Podcasts about Talent

In this episode, Dylan Werner, Founder & Partner at Elevate Talent Advisors, shares his approach to recruiting across industries, explains why speed is the key to winning top talent, and discusses the firm’s new advisory business helping entrepreneurs grow, merge, and transition their companies.

In this episode, Mike Gilman, CEO & Founder of Grooming Lounge, shares the story behind building one of the early men's grooming destinations and sustaining the brand for more than two decades. Mike talks about growing up around the beauty industry, spotting an opportunity in men's grooming before it became mainstream, launching an e-commerce site from his basement, and eventually opening a physical Grooming Lounge location at a time when landlords still questioned whether men would pay for grooming services.He also breaks down what it really takes to stay in business long term: hiring the right people, building a team around strong standards, focusing on what you do best, knowing when to stop what isn't working, and creating a service experience strong enough to become a destination.Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!Key Takeaways:

" Meri Pehchan Pakistan"recognise exceptional young people of Pakistani origin , for their achievements across 13 diverse categories, including academic excellence, leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, sports, arts, and public speaking. This inspiring initiative celebrates the accomplishments of the Pakistani diaspora while encouraging the next generation to pursue excellence with confidence and purpose. - پاکستانی نژاد نوجوانوں کی صلاحیتوں کا اعتراف کرنے کے لئے 'مری پہچان پاکستان‘ کے زیر اہتمام نوجوانوں کو ان کی اکیڈیمک صلاحیتوں کے علاوہ فن خطابت سمیت 13 شعبوں میں اعزاز دئے جاتے ہیں ۔ اس کا مقصد نوجوانوں کی حوصلہ افزائی کے ستھ ساتھ انہیں آگے بڑھنے اور اپنی صلاحیتیں منوانے کے لئے پلیٹ فارم بھی فراہم کرنا ہے ۔ہر بدھ اور جمعہ کا پورا پروگرام اس لنک پرسنئے, اردو پرگرام سننے کے دیگر طریقے, “SBS Audio”کےنام سےموجود ہماری موبائیل ایپ ایپیل (آئی فون) یااینڈرائیڈ , ڈیوائیسزپرانسٹال کیجئے۔ ہمیں فیس بُک اور انسٹا گرام پر فالو کیجئے۔ - ہر بدھ اور جمعہ کا پورا پروگرام اس لنک پرسنئے, اردو پرگرام سننے کے دیگر طریقے, “SBS Audio”کےنام سےموجود ہماری موبائیل ایپ ایپیل (آئی فون) یااینڈرائیڈ , ڈیوائیسزپرانسٹال کیجئے۔ ہمیں فیس بُک اور انسٹا گرام پر فالو کیجئے۔

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This week on Tapod, we catch up with Natalie Badaway – or ‘Nat Bad' as we like to call her (thanks Denise Pereira, for the nickname). Nat is busy as Talent Acquisition Specialist at Andromeda (a really cool robotics company) and co-organiser at the Melbourne Talent Meet-Up. We are all very aware of the pressure and anxiety our industry has been under over the last 18 months. With the rise of AI, war in Europe and the Middle East, global tariffs, increased inflation and interest rates all affecting hiring levels and redundancies across our sector, we are all feeling it. And this is why Community is so important. Nat talks us through the how and why. If you do not attend 'meet-ups' in your city, it's about time you bloody did! No-one understands our industry like our community, and if you need support, we are all here for you.Thanks to Paradox for partnering with us for this episode. 

Stefan, Andreas und Wolfgang begrüßen euch zum NarrenTalk No. 277. Trailer Wir sprechen über die Trailer zu Klara and the Sun, Hen, The Talent, The Debut, The Portal of Force und Her Private Hell. Last Seen Wolfgang stellt uns The Adventurers vor. Stefan sah Citizen...

Send us Fan MailWhat separates the goalies who succeed at the professional level from those who never reach their potential?In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry sits down with Peter Skrabelj, goalie coach for Traktor Chelyabinsk of the KHL, to discuss the mindset, habits, and character traits that define elite goaltenders. Drawing from years of coaching in one of the world's top professional leagues, Peter shares what he looks for in goalies and why mental toughness is just as important as technical skill.Pete and Peter discuss:Why hunger is the number one quality every elite goalie needsHow consistency and daily habits separate good goalies from great onesWhy taking responsibility accelerates your developmentHow to stay mentally strong during a long professional seasonThe importance of healthy competition between goalie partnersWhy preparation and communication build confidence before every startHow great goalies respond to adversity instead of making excusesPeter also shares stories from coaching in the KHL, including goalies who exceeded expectations through relentless work ethic and others who struggled after becoming too comfortable. His message is simple:Talent opens the door, but hunger keeps you there.The conversation also explores what makes goalies like Andrei Vasilevskiy, Sergei Bobrovsky, and Jakub Dobeš so successful, highlighting the importance of athleticism, balance, vision, preparation, and a relentless desire to keep improving.

Cal Poly Dining Services Chef Arthur Dulin talks about his recent award and going for gold at next year's National Association of College & University Food Services Challenge. From bagels to cookies, San Luis Obispo baker Michael Milch talks about baking the foods he loves– gluten free. And John Smigelski with the California Alliance for Community Energy talks about a recent report on the cost to keep Diablo Canyon Power Plant running.

Today we jump back 15 years to the July 13, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill where they discussed with live callers today's battle between The Rock and John Cena, the potential Money in the Bank PPV match outcomes, why the audience WWE was marketing to is leery of ordering the PPV, the low Raw rating and whether there is concern & how WWE might use it against CM Punk, TNA talent frustrated and who might be good fits in WWE, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they looked into the McNeil Mailbag for questions on the best talkers in wrestling history, plus more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Essential Guide for Increasing Talent Density   In an era of relentless cost optimisation, organisations face a pivotal choice: maintain headcount breadth or concentrate excellence. Talent density—the concentration of exceptional performers within a team, function, or entire company—has emerged as the decisive competitive advantage for high-performing organisations. This is not merely about hiring stars; it is about architecting environments where elite talent multiplies collective output, accelerates innovation velocity, and repels mediocrity through sheer gravitational pull. As remote work dissolves geographic constraints and AI democratises baseline competence, the organisations that win will be those that deliberately engineer density rather than accumulate volume. This webinar explores how talent acquisition leaders can become the architects of this transformation.   • Defining True Density – Distinguishing talent density from headcount reduction, and why ten exceptional performers routinely outperform thirty average ones   • The Multiplier Effect – How concentrated excellence elevates standards, accelerates peer learning, and creates self-reinforcing cycles of performance   • Hiring for Density, Not Just Fit – Shifting from culture-fit screening to identifying candidates who will raise the ceiling of those around them   • The Cost of Dilution – Quantifying how a single underperformer in a dense team erodes collective output, psychological safety, and retention of top talent   • Compensation Architecture – Why traditional pay bands suffocate density strategies, and how to justify asymmetric investment in exceptional performers   • Density in Distributed Teams – Maintaining and measuring talent concentration when physical proximity no longer enforces organic collaboration   • The Exit Imperative – Why protecting density requires the courage to move on underperformers faster than most organisations currently dare   • Measuring What Matters – Moving beyond individual performance ratings to team-level density metrics that reveal where excellence truly clusters   • TA as Density Curator – Elevating the recruiter's role from vacancy filler to strategic gatekeeper who protects and amplifies organisational capability   Watch this essential discussion to redefine your strategic mandate. Talent density is not a hiring philosophy—it is the operating system of future-ready organisations, and the recruiters who master it will shape which companies thrive or fade.   We're on Friday 31st July at 2pm BST. Register by clicking on the green button (save your spot) and follow the channel here (recommended).   Ep399 is supported by our friends at Lavalier by Textio   Your interviews are where hiring decisions are made, but most aren't designed to make good ones. Vague requirements, inconsistent questions, slow feedback, and gut-based debriefs all undermine your hiring quality.   Lavalier gives recruiting teams one platform to make your interview process 2x better at predicting candidate job performance.   Lavalier plugs into your ATS and helps you: Run structured intake that aligns your team on the right skills and competencies before the first convo. Auto-generate interview plans and assignments from intake, so everything is connected to role requirements. Guide interviewers in real-time with AI-powered prompts and notes that keep interviews consistent and give candidates a great experience. Get evidence-based hiring signals, so you can go from application to offer faster and with higher confidence. Built by the OG AI for TA team at Textio, Lavalier is free to get started. Recruiting Brainfood readers get 250 bonus credits when you sign up!

Only one team in the entire NFL has no prop bets listed for its receivers, which suggests Miami has no reliable receiving options entering the new season.

You just invested in the latest feedback tool, the best collaboration platform, the smartest productivity software. And nothing changed. Not because the tools are bad — but because you're still measuring the wrong things. You're still rewarding the visible. You're still missing the people who quietly hold your organization together. The future of work isn't about better tools. It's about measuring what actually matters. And what actually matters — reliability, leadership, attitude, the intangibles that move teams — has been invisible to your reward systems for too long. Jess Dewell talks with Jacob Chase, Founder & CEO of The INFIN, on how organizations can stop chasing innovation for innovation's sake and start measuring the human contributions that technology can't replace. Jacob has built systems that capture what traditional evaluation misses: the peer-recognized strengths that drive real organizational change. In this episode, you'll discover: Why innovative tools fail to drive change — and the real hurdle isn't the technology, it's understanding how people actually want to work. How to build feedback systems that tell you the truth — and why anonymity and safety are non-negotiable for honest insights. Why it's time to redesign your entire measurement and reward infrastructure — not just tweak the old system. How autonomy, initiative, and transparent reward systems create sustainable growth without chaos. Why real-time, continuous feedback outperforms annual reviews — and what that looks like in practice. How to measure the intangibles — leadership, reliability, attitude — that have the biggest impact on team performance. What a decentralized feedback system can capture that traditional metrics miss entirely. It is BOLD to reimagine culture and measuring formerly intangible value for all stakeholders. The organizations winning today aren't the ones with the fanciest tools. They're the ones measuring what matters. They're recognizing contributions that numbers alone can't capture. They're willing to look beyond job titles and formal roles to see who's actually driving value. They've built systems where peer recognition and transparent rewards amplify the strengths that move culture forward. The disconnect between tools and culture is growing. Companies invest heavily in platforms for feedback but still rely on outdated evaluation methods. They claim to value collaboration but reward individual achievement. They say culture matters but measure only output. That gap is costing you talent, innovation, and resilience. If your feedback systems feel disconnected from reality, if your best people aren't getting recognized for their true contributions, or if you're wondering how to measure the intangible qualities that are actually holding your team together, this conversation will reorient what's possible. —--------- If you're ready to build the kind of business that doesn't just survive uncertainty but leads through it, check out the Driving Solutions Strategic Intensive program, designed to support leadership teams through high-stakes strategic decisions.    --------------------   You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter,  LinkedIn or Red Direction website.

Former Sen. Jim Talent joins Marc Cox and Dan Buck to discuss Anthony Fauci's testimony, failures in the COVID response, rebuilding trust in public health and Missouri's Amendments 4 and 5.

Why is Jordan all mixed up in these negotiations? Sen. Talent can give the lowdown on Hezbollah, and Jordan's role in all this Middle East turmoil.

"Culture is a set of beliefs and values. Are you setting those expectations of what you would like your ideal employees to embrace? …Talking only gets you so far. You have to measure and encourage innovation if you want it to take root."Scott CattranEpisode SummaryIn this special ElevateAEC episode of The Zweig Letter Podcast, Frank Lazaro moderates a forward-thinking panel featuring Scott Cattran, Vanessa McMahan, and Jered Morris. Together, they explore the intersection of innovation, culture, and strategy—especially as generative AI transforms the architecture, engineering, and construction landscape.With candid stories and practical frameworks, the panel unpacks what it takes to foster a culture of innovation, assess ROI on technology investments, navigate the ongoing “build vs. buy” debate, and anticipate the workforce shifts AI will catalyze. Throughout the episode, listeners receive actionable advice on how to cultivate adaptable teams, implement meaningful change, and position their firms for long-term success.If you're seeking real-world strategies to elevate your firm's innovation initiatives or facing questions about AI's impact on organization, talent, or value to clients, this episode is a must-listen.Key TakeawaysCulture Drives Innovation: Creating an environment where open communication, empowerment, and “play at work” are prioritized is critical for sustained innovation Bottom-Up Meets Top-Down: Leaders must set guardrails and values, but real change stems from empowering staff at all levels to propose and experiment with new ideas.Strategic Investment in AI: Calculating ROI isn't always straightforward—success comes from a thoughtful portfolio approach that balances quick-win automations with high-potential, riskier bets.Build vs. Buy: Rapid technological change often favors “buying” solutions, but hybrid models—where external tools are adapted with internal expertise—offer differentiated value.Talent of the Future: The next generation of AEC leaders will blend technical, creative, and cross-disciplinary skills, shifting hiring priorities and the emphasis of internal upskilling.Data Strategy is Foundational: Clean, structured organizational data is the indispensable fuel for AI-enabled innovation—start preparing now.Listen to the full conversation on this episode of The Zweig Letter Podcast.Links Referenced in This EpisodeConnect with Frank Lazaro on LinkedInConnect with Scott Cattran on LinkedInConnect with Vanessa McMahan on LinkedInConnect with Jered Morris on LinkedInZweig Group & ElevateAEC ConferenceThe Zweig Letter WebsiteFlipping Book Version of the NewsletterLearn about the Zweig Letter and subscribe: https://thezweigletter.com/Connect with Randy Wilburn on LinkedInGet your FREE Subscription to the Zweig Letter Newsletter.Call to Action & Next StepsTo stay updated on industry evolution and leadership, subscribe to The Zweig Letter Podcast and explore our library of episodes highlighting AI transformation and technical innovation. To connect with Puskar Regmi, visit his LinkedIn profile or the Stantec website. Stay tuned for continued insights into how today's leaders are driving the future of design and construction—one conversation at a time.Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe for regular updates and more enlightening content from The Zweig Letter Podcast.Other Episodes You'll EnjoyAI Transforming AEC with KP ReddyBridging Design and Construction with Dan CristLeadership Transition with Sondra RottyConnect with Zweig GroupInstagram: Zweig GroupFacebook: Zweig GroupTwitter: Zweig GroupLinkedIn: Zweig GroupWebsite: Zweig Group

Send us Fan MailThe conversation focused on J.D. Williams's career, growth, resilience, and impactful roles from The Wire to today.-Podcast Chapters:00:00 Being grateful for family04:08 Facing Challenges and Finding Resilience06:51 Importance of consistency in success09:43 Maintaining a Positive Attitude13:54 Playing the Character of Bodie17:37 Discussing a character's pivotal line22:43 The Wire's ongoing relevance26:19 Discussing J.D.'s acting career29:57 Comparing HBO roles: Bodie and Kenny32:46 Being offered a unique role34:27 Building complex character traits39:16 Discussing Times Square message ideas43:33 The Wire's unexpected widespread impact-Quotes to open episodes:You've got to be persistent and consistent. Keep hitting the same spot the same way, and eventually, you'll see progress or a breakthrough.“This game is rigged, man.” - Bodie-People and Names mentioned in the episode:The WireOzDavid SimonMichael Kenneth WilliamsTray ChaneyDavid Alan GrierAlexa Vogel-J.D.'s Resources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdxwilliams/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0412907/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkSupport the showConnect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartinMore Amazing Stories:Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You InsecureEpisode 81: Kurt Warner – Perseverance, Humility, and Lighting the Way Episode 90: Michelle 'MACE' Curran – How to Turn Fear into Fuel------------© 2026 TORCH LEAP®, LLC. All rights reserved.

John Maytham is joined by 15-year-old rally race car driver, Gianna Pascoal to unpack whether go-karting is now reserved for the rich. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jets have invested heavily in their offense, but everything still hinges on Geno Smith. Evan Roberts believes a strong offensive line, Breece Hall, Garrett Wilson and Frank Reich give the Jets a legitimate path toward meaningful football in the winter. Tiki Barber is far less convinced, questioning whether the 36-year-old quarterback can overcome his recent turnovers and offseason distractions. Their disagreement quickly turns to rookie Cade Klubnik. Tiki insists the fourth-round pick deserves a real opportunity if he outplays Geno, while Evan argues the Jets' most realistic chance of surprising the league requires Smith to rediscover his Seattle form. They also react to Aaron Glenn's new approach, Garrett Wilson predicting a special season and the staggering amount of premium draft capital the Jets have spent trying to build a functioning offense.

Derek Liu, M&A Partner at Baker McKenzie AI talent deals are no longer small acquihires built around a simple price per engineer. Some now carry billion-dollar price tags, forcing buyers to rethink deal structure, diligence, tax exposure, and retention. Baker McKenzie's M&A Partner Derek Liu has personally signed over $110 billion in transactions from both sides of the table. That mismatch, old tools built for a different kind of deal, is what's forcing corp dev and legal teams to rework their playbook, and it's the throughline of this conversation. What You'll Learn The real cost difference between a stock purchase, an asset sale, and a sign and release What acquirers are actually diligencing when the product isn't the point Why a non-solicit clause outweighs a non-compete in California How a 100 percent revest changes the conversation with a founder Where HR becomes the bottleneck between LOI and close If you're structuring retention for a talent-driven acquisition, DealPilot, powered by M&A Science, has the deal guidance layer to help you get the revesting schedule and non-solicit right before you sign. ____________________ This episode of M&A Science is presented by DealRoom. The Buyer-Led M&A™ Summit is back. August 18th, free and virtual. We're releasing the State of AI in M&A 2026 report live at the event before it goes public. Benchmark your program, hear from practitioners across the industry, and leave with a clearer picture of where dealmaking is headed. Register here. ____________________ Episode Chapters [00:00] Introduction [00:03:03] From New York to Silicon Valley [00:11:58] Why Acquihire Prices Exploded [00:15:19] Defining an Acquihire Deal [00:25:20] Winding Down the Acquihire Business [00:31:35] Acquihire Due Diligence on Talent [00:34:10] Why Not Just Poach Talent [00:38:34] RSUs, Revesting, and Rollover Equity [00:46:37] Valuing the Biggest Acquihire Deals [00:47:35] An Acquihire Deal Timeline [00:56:22] The Craziest Deal in M&A

What happens when an entrepreneur builds a business not out of a tech epiphany, but simply to survive? In this episode of An Educated Guest, host Todd Zipper sits down with Tal Frankfurt, Founder and CEO of Cloud for Good, to trace the company's remarkable evolution from a one-bedroom apartment to a premier Salesforce implementation partner spanning three continents. Tal shares his candid journey from managing giant, un-scalable spreadsheets for a small youth nonprofit to building an organization that now powers the data infrastructure for 75% of R1 higher education institutions and massive humanitarian networks like Feeding America.The heart of the conversation dives into how Cloud for Good is actively solving the tech industry's "experience gap" through its pioneering Talent for Good apprenticeship program. Strikingly more selective than elite universities, the program completely upends the classic tuition-heavy coding bootcamp model by paying career-changing individuals from day one to learn, get certified, and deploy directly into high-impact client systems. Tal discusses the incredible social impact of this pipeline—which brings massive demographic diversity into tech—without ever compromising on the rigorous quality demands of the modern enterprise workforce.Beyond workforce development, Todd and Tal unpack what it truly takes to scale a healthy company culture in a fully remote environment. From the dangers of "mistake hoarding" to the strategic shift toward becoming an IP-backed services company in the age of AI commodity, this episode is a masterclass in operational intentionality. Whether you are an educational leader navigating digital transformation, an entrepreneur scaling a remote team, or a professional looking to understand how AI will genuinely multiply human capability rather than replace it, this conversation offers invaluable, real-world blueprints.

Discover how understanding your strengths can transform communication, teamwork, leadership, and career growth. Gallup-certified coaches share how investing in natural talents can boost engagement, fulfillment, and overall success.

What's driving Cincinnati's rise as one of the Midwest's most dynamic economic engines? In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise speaks with Kimm Lauterbach, CEO of REDI Cincinnati, about the region's rapid growth and the strategies positioning it as a national leader in innovation, investment, and industry. Kimm shares how Cincinnati has built momentum through a combination of regional collaboration, strong industry clusters, and a commitment to workforce development. The conversation highlights how partnerships across state lines are helping the region compete more effectively for investment and talent. A major focus is Cincinnati's growing strength in life sciences and biopharma, where companies such as Medpace and CTI have helped establish the region as a recognized hub for research, innovation, and commercialization. The discussion also explores the region's leadership in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and food innovation—industries that continue to drive economic growth while creating opportunities for workforce development and business expansion. Looking ahead, Kimm discusses the role of innovation districts, research partnerships, and international investment in shaping Cincinnati's future and sustaining long-term competitiveness. A key takeaway? Cincinnati's success is built on collaboration, industry specialization, and a clear vision for regional growth. Key Takeaways Cincinnati is experiencing strong economic growth across multiple industries Regional collaboration strengthens competitiveness and investment attraction Life sciences and biopharma have become major economic drivers Aerospace and advanced manufacturing remain key regional strengths Workforce development supports long-term industry growth Innovation districts and research partnerships are fueling future opportunities Foreign direct investment continues to play an important role in expansion Key Topics Covered Cincinnati's economic growth and recognition Foreign direct investment and international companies Regional multi-state collaboration strategies Life sciences and biopharma development Workforce development and training programs Aerospace and advanced manufacturing Food and beverage innovation Innovation districts and research partnerships Sound Bites "Success stories like Medpace and CTI." "Overindexing in aerospace engineering." "Regional collaboration creates greater opportunity."

The America's Got Talent (AGT): Season 21 Judges Auditions are over!  Throughout the past seven weeks, hundreds of acts auditioned in front of the show's on-air team (judges Howie Mandel, Mel B, Sofia Vergara, and series creator Simon Cowell).  Only 10 lucky individuals received the automatic ticket to the Season 21 live shows, courtesy of the Golden Buzzers from the judges and host Terry Crews.  Once the auditions were over, the judges entered the Gallery of Talent to determine which of the over 100 acts would join their Golden Buzzers in the live shows.  For several acts, the judges wanted to see them once again for the first-ever Judge Callbacks (think of it as a combination of AGT's Judge Cuts and X Factor UK/X Factor USA Judges' Houses).  These acts will have the chance to prove themselves over the next two weeks.   However, tonight, it was all about the Live Acts! Which audition favorites received the green light to advance to the AGT: Season 21 live shows and continue their journey to win the show's signature $1 million prize? Listen on to find out!  Next week, the AGT: Season 21 Judges Callbacks begin! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

 Join us for a special Tapod episode, where we catch up with Lee Seymour – Founder and CEO at XRef. We discuss the shadow of AI – the good, the bad and the outright fraud. The transitional recruitment market we currently find ourselves in and the challenges associated with the current environment. And we drill down on on xref.me – your verified digital resume that's powered by verified references. It's a game changer.

Danny Gal was born and raised in the UK, and now lives outside of London. He attended University in Nottingham... yep, the same one from Robin Hood. He LOVES challenges, and not just any challenges - the hard ones. He is done Iron Man competitions, ultra marathons, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, and jumped out of a perfectly good plane, to name a few. He loves doing them once... and then never again. He's got 2 small kids, and believes in work hard, play hard.Danny has worked in many roles in the past, across enterprises and the like. What he found most difficult was scaling himself. He got to talking with his now co-founder about building something around the idea of scaling oneself, and took it to some businesses to validate it. Once he saw them get excited about it, he figured they were onto something.This is the creation story of Proteams.SponsorsUnblockedTECH DomainsMezmoBraingrid.aiLinkshttps://proteams.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannygal/Our Sponsors:* Check out Cash App and use my code CASHAPP10 for a great deal: https://cash.app* Check out Plaud AI and use my code CODESTORY for a great deal: https://plaud.aiAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chapter 1: The Trap of Practicing in a Vacuum (00:00 – 04:28) Anne introduces Tom Dheere and lays out the core mystery: why do highly talented voice actors stop booking? Tom references Jeff Colvin's landmark book Talent is Overrated, breaking down how elite performers across industries (like Tiger Woods or Mozart) rely entirely on the quantity and quality of deliberate practice. He warns that a massive trap for rising talent is practicing in a vacuum. Without a performance coach or objective professional director to provide constructive feedback, talent listen back to their files with subjective, untrained ears and end up cementing bad structural habits. Chapter 2: Reps vs. Experimentation (04:29 – 07:34) Anne highlights why she assigns rigorous homework to her students—not to cause stress, but to build operational muscle memory. She notes that the real learning happens in the quiet moments between sessions when a student forces themselves to analyze, record, edit, and upload a new script daily. Tom introduces a vital distinction between practice and experimentation. Practice is the mechanical repetition of reps. Experimentation means putting on a psychological "lab coat" to explore diverse emotional subtexts—such as shifting a line from frustration to envy or adoration—ensuring an actor doesn't get stuck in an undirectable rut. Chapter 3: The Intention of the Copywriter (07:35 – 10:21) Anne shares an anecdote from a recent group class where a copywriter validated her baseline training philosophy: every single word on a script was written with explicit intention and purpose. If an actor rushes into their home studio and records an audition without investigating why those specific words exist on the page, the resulting delivery sounds flat, stereotypical, and contrived. Chapter 4: The 500-File Slush Pile (10:22 – 12:47) Tom provides a sobering glimpse into the brutal logistics of a major casting call. When a director receives 500 auditions for a single corporate or commercial spot: The first 100 files are instantly deleted because they failed to follow basic filename formatting rules. The next 100 files are discarded because the talent slipped into a sterile, melodic announcer cadence (da-da-da-da-da-da) within the first five seconds. The final selection comes down to the actors who make strong, distinct, and logical choices right out of the gate, honoring the semantic hierarchy of the text. Chapter 5: Overworking the File vs. Seeking the Truth (12:48 – 15:35) Anne and Tom warn against letting the pendulum swing too far in the opposite direction. New voice actors frequently overwork an audition, recording multiple takes and over-analyzing their delivery until the final file sounds heavily manufactured and performative. Tom shares a brilliant rule from legendary audiobook narrator Johnny Heller: your primary job in every single genre of voiceover is to seek the text's truth. Whether you are reading a cinematic historical narrative or shouting about used cars for an auto lot, you must deliver a believable, raw human point of view. Chapter 6: The Demographic Filter & Fresh Batteries (15:36 – 22:14) The hosts tackle the reality of the demographic filter. A voice actor can turn in a technically flawless, award-worthy performance but still lose the job simply because their voice print doesn't line up with the specific targeted audience (e.g., Medicare recipients vs. baseball fans). Tom notes that modern buyers have fresh batteries in their "BS detectors" and demand peer-to-peer authenticity. Anne shares that her highest-booking auditions are consistently the ones she treated as an honest interaction, rather than trying to match an artificial melody she imagined hearing on the air. Chapter 7: The Meta-Data of the 3 Portals (22:15 – End) Tom delivers a masterclass in tracking business metrics, revealing that he completed exactly 1,492 auditions in 2024 and 1,659 auditions in 2025. By auditing his spreadsheets, Tom discovered a powerful pattern: 75% of his total voiceover revenue is generated by repeat business, while 25% comes from direct auditions. He shares how analyzing his booked auditions across his Three Portals (Representation, Online Casting, and Self-Marketing) allowed him to track shifting industry trends, noticing his bookings naturally migrated from bright, casual tones in 2024 toward heavy, chesty gravitas in 2025. Top 10 Boss Takeaways Talent is just the baseline: Possessing a natural storytelling gene means nothing if you fail to develop your technical skills. Focus heavily on mastering Colvin's principle of deliberate, high-quality practice. Stop listening with subjective ears: Practicing in isolation reinforces bad booth habits. Invest in an objective performance coach or a verified industry peer who will give you hard, honest structural feedback. Master the complete production sequence: Homework isn't just about vocal tracking. Use your practice hours to master script analysis, audio file editing, and data uploading so your operational pipeline becomes seamless. Put on the psychological lab coat: Avoid getting married to a single vocal delivery. Force yourself to run script experiments using contrasting emotional anchors—like shifting from clinical authority to friendly advice—to keep your performance fluid and directable. Honor the copywriter's intent: Copywriters spend hours fine-tuning text to hit specific marketing targets. Honor their labor by uncovering the specific purpose behind every noun, adjective, and punctuation mark before you hit record. Eliminate the mechanical announcer cadence: Buyers will tune you out within the first three seconds if you slip into a predictive, rhythmic vocal melody. Make a distinct, grounded acting choice right out of the gate. Adhere strictly to filename data specs: If a casting notice requests a specific label format (e.g., LastName_FirstName_Brand.mp3), follow it to the letter. Casting directors handle hundreds of files and will delete non-compliant data instantly without listening. Ditch the 15-take audition spiral: Over-analyzing your audio files destroys human naturalness. Cap yourself at three distinct takes, select the most honest file, delete the structural waste, and submit. Balance your Three Portals synergetically: Do not pass judgment on specific marketing avenues. Representation, Online Casting (Pay-to-Plays), and Self-Marketing exist in a synergistic loop—improving your output on one portal naturally sharpens your conversion rate on the others. Track your business meta-data to spot trends: Log every single audition, portal source, genre, and booking. Stepping back quarterly to track structural patterns will show you exactly which vocal signatures are driving revenue in the current marketplace.  

Static career maps, spreadsheets and disconnected HR systems can't keep pace with how quickly jobs are changing. Today's leading employers are rebuilding their workforce architecture around skills. As companies rethink talent, career growth and workforce strategy, becoming a skills-based organization is emerging as a fundamental shift in how enterprises structure roles, create career pathways and develop their people.In this episode, Matt sits down with Liz Eversoll, CEO of Career Highways, to explore how a skills-based approach can help large enterprises solve one of their biggest workforce challenges: understanding the talent they already have and responding to change faster. They discuss how organizations can map and continuously improve role architecture in a fraction of the time, deliver personalized learning aligned to each employee's career goals, and give people greater visibility into lateral moves, upward mobility and entirely new career pathways across the enterprise. At the same time, leaders gain real-time intelligence into workforce capabilities, emerging skills gaps and where learning investments will have the greatest business impact.The conversation also explores the technology making this possible. Liz explains why deterministic AI, grounded in business context rather than public data alone, is essential for trusted workforce intelligence. She argues that as AI automates more routine work, people with deep business context become even more valuable. The future isn't about replacing employees. It's about giving them better information, accelerating career growth and freeing them to focus on the work where human judgment creates the greatest value.In this episode:Why 3,500 roles and 230 career pathways can't live in spreadsheets anymoreThe career lattice: Finding your next role with an 80% skills matchSIGN, Canon and Liquid Insights: The technology behind deterministic AIWhy business context becomes more valuable as AI automates routine work“Talk to your data”: The future of decision-level workforce intelligence3 Big Takeaways from this Episode:1. Becoming a skills-based organization changes how enterprises compete. Managing talent through job titles and static career paths is no longer enough. Skills-based job architecture gives organizations a living view of their workforce, helping leaders adapt faster, make better workforce decisions and align learning, hiring and internal mobility with changing business needs. It's a fundamental shift in how large enterprises understand and develop talent.2. Career health is a competitive advantage. When employees can clearly see where they can go, understand the skills they need and access personalized learning, they're more likely to build their careers within the organization. That improves retention, preserves valuable business context and helps employers fill critical roles with people who already understand the business instead of constantly competing for outside talent.3. AI works best when it's grounded in business context. AI isn't replacing workforce strategy. It's making it smarter. Deterministic AI and enterprise knowledge give leaders trusted workforce intelligence while automating repetitive work that slows people down. As AI handles more routine tasks, employees with deep business context become even more valuable because they're the ones who can interpret insights, improve processes and create lasting business value.Resources in this Episode:Career Highways - Learn more about their technology, solution, AI services and moreFind more on the show notes page! https://techedpodcast.com/eversoll/Connect with our guest online:Career Pathways LinkedIn |  Connect with Liz on LinkedInWe want to hear from you! Send us a text.Instagram - Facebook - YouTube - TikTok - Twitter - LinkedIn

Carl and Mike are joined by Connor Riley as they discuss the latest college football headlines including some of the biggest issues the Georgia Bulldogs face heading into this upcoming season.

Most law firms spend enormous resources attracting the right attorneys — but the executives running the business behind them are just as hard to find, and just as easy to lose. Ted French is the co-founder and president of ASG Legal Search and a 35-year veteran of the executive recruiting and staffing industry. Having previously built and sold Acclivity Healthcare — a firm that placed over 18,000 professionals with 300+ organizations — Ted now focuses exclusively on recruiting C-suite and director-level non-attorney talent for law firms across the United States. In this episode, Ted joins Scott Love to break down exactly what's driving demand for executive legal talent right now, why firms keep losing the best candidates, and what it takes to win in a hypercompetitive market. You'll learn: Which C-suite roles are in highest demand at law firms right now — including a new one most firms are just starting to hire for The real reason top executives leave their firms (hint: it's not compensation) Why law firms are losing talent to consulting firms, private equity, and tech companies The #1 mistake firms make in their hiring process that costs them their top candidates How AI is reshaping the executive committee — and what the leadership team of tomorrow will look like Why "hiring for industry experience" instead of leadership capability is a critical pitfall What exceptional firms do differently to make their opportunity impossible to say no to 6 best practices for attracting and closing the right executive — from job description to onboarding How to retain executives once you have them (retention starts before they consider leaving) 3 action steps law firm leaders can take right now to improve their ability to attract top talent If you lead a law firm or serve on its executive committee, this episode will sharpen how you think about the business leaders who make your firm run. Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/sC7cbTuQanc ---------------------------------------- If you are a successful law firm partner or law firm founder and want to hear about other options, please book a time on Scott Love's calendar here: https://calendly.com/scott-736/half-hour-phone-meeting-with-scott Or email Scott to connect with him at: scott@attorneysearchgroup.com ----------------------------------------

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In this compelling episode of The Uncommon Leader Podcast, host John Gallagher engages in a candid conversation with Scott Becker, the visionary founder of Becker's Healthcare and author of the impactful book, "Building Great Businesses, Create Momentum, Overcome Setbacks, and Scale with Confidence." Scott, an entrepreneur, investor, and attorney, shares his unique journey from being blocked out of industry stages to building one of healthcare's most influential media platforms.This discussion is a must-listen for executive leaders, CEOs, and founders grappling with growth, talent management, and sustained organizational excellence. Scott unpacks critical frameworks for:

Tune in as we are joined by David Arnold, Director of the Florida Semiconductor Institute, for a fascinating conversation about the rapidly growing semiconductor industry and the opportunities it is creating across Central Florida and the state. David explains how semiconductors power the technology we use every day, why advanced packaging at NeoCity could position Florida as a national industry leader, and how partnerships among employers, workforce organizations, schools and colleges are building a strong talent pipeline.    

Recorded live at the AICPA's ENGAGE 2026, Erin Hartman, CPA, Senior Manager – Firm Services, sits down with Cheryl Rhode, CPA, Partner at West Rhode & Roberts, where she explains how she is intentionally developing the next generation of firm leaders and why she brings them to ENGAGE to help build their networks and broaden their perspective beyond the walls of the firm. As Chair of a Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) Small Firm Networking Group, Cheryl also shares the broader value of learning alongside peers. The conversation covers how her firm adapts to change, develops talent, and stays focused on a shifting profession. Cheryl also discusses AI's potential to create efficiencies and why accounting remains a dynamic career grounded in continuous learning. Whether you're developing future leaders, strengthening your talent pipeline, or preparing for what's next, this episode offers practical insights for firm leaders of all sizes. Thanks for listening. It takes just a couple of minutes to share your feedback. You can also contact us directly at podcast@aicpa-cima.com To find out more about transforming your business model, explore our business model transformation resources at aicpa-cima.com/tybm. You'll also see a link there to all of our previous podcast episodes. Continue the conversation beyond this episode in the Engage365 PCPS Community, where members can connect with peers, share ideas, access exclusive resources, and discover what's working across firms like yours. This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here. Your feedback and comments welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com  

Are your organization's wellbeing initiatives making a real difference—or simply creating the appearance of caring?In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, host Bill Banham sits down with Dr. Paul Jones, Associate Dean for Postgraduate Education and Student Experience at Aston Business School and upcoming DisruptHR Birmingham speaker, to explore the difference between genuine workplace wellbeing and what Paul calls "well branding"—highly visible wellbeing initiatives that fail to address the root causes of employee stress, burnout, and disengagement.The conversation then shifts to evidence-based recruitment, where Paul explains why better hiring decisions don't come from adding more interviews or assessments, but from collecting the right evidence. He shares practical insights into structured interviews, psychometric assessments, ability testing, and why many hiring processes unknowingly measure the same qualities multiple times while overlooking the capabilities that truly predict success.Bill and Paul also discuss bias in recruitment and the growing role of AI in hiring. They explore why bias begins long before interviews take place, how AI can unintentionally reinforce poor decision-making, and why human judgment remains essential throughout the recruitment process.Whether you're an HR leader, recruiter, hiring manager, or organizational psychologist, this episode offers practical strategies to improve employee wellbeing and make smarter, more evidence-based hiring decisions.In this episode, you'll learn about:Why workplace wellbeing initiatives sometimes become "well branding"Addressing the root causes of burnout instead of treating symptomsThe value of structured interviews and evidence-based recruitmentHow psychometric and ability assessments improve hiring qualityWhy more recruitment stages don't always produce better hiring decisionsThe "bananas, raspberries and strawberries" framework for evaluating recruitment evidenceRecognizing and reducing bias throughout the hiring processUsing AI responsibly to support—not replace—human decision-makingIf you enjoy this episode, subscribe to the HRchat Podcast, leave us a review, and share it with colleagues working in HR, talent acquisition, and people leadership.Connect with Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmjones/Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here.Follow us on LinkedInSubscribe to our newsletterCheck out our in-person events

What does it actually take to keep your body healthy through rehearsals, performances, flights, hotels, and the demands of life on the road? Athletic trainer Adam Quigley has supported artists and tours including Post Malone, Lorde, Tyla, Karol G, the Jabbawockeez, 5 Seconds of Summer, plus broadway tours like MJ the Musical and Moulin Rouge, helping performers care for their bodies through the unique physical demands of touring. In this conversation, Adam shares practical strategies for staying healthy on the road while challenging dancers to think of themselves as athletes. We discuss how to build a warm-up that supports the demands of dance, what to pack on tour, navigating time zone changes and travel fatigue, fueling your body while traveling, and why recovery deserves just as much attention as performance. Adam also shares his philosophy of care, explains why movement is medicine, and offers practical advice for preventing small issues from becoming bigger ones. The conversation also explores the physical and mental comedown after tour - something many dancers experience but rarely discuss, despite how important it can be for long-term health and performance. Whether you're touring internationally, teaching on weekends, traveling for work, or simply want to build a longer, healthier dance career, this episode is packed with practical tools to help you take better care of your body. Follow Galit: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com/ Fit From Home - https://galit-s-school-0397.thinkific.com/courses/fit-from-home Connect with Adam Quigley on Instagram - www.instagram.com/adamquigley Explore Adam's company website - https://blvperformancetherapy.com/ Listen to DanceSpeak on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Marilyn Gewacke reveals the truth about the Lyrans, hidden human genetics, the mysterious 13th DNA strand, light technology, New Earth, and the extraordinary gifts awakening within humanity right now. Watch Now:• Are humans carrying hidden DNA from multiple galactic civilizations?• What the Lyrans really mean by the “original human template.”• Why humanity's next evolution may happen through consciousness, not technology. • How to discover the unique gift your soul came here to express.Marilyn and Debbi are speaking August 28-30 in Glastonbury, UK. Tickets: https://ascensionglastonbury.com/ What if everything you've believed about human evolution is only the beginning of an unimaginably larger story? Marilyn Gewacke is here; she's a clinical psychologist who downloads, transmits and channels ZaZar who is an omni-dimensional ET being. She leads workshops and retreats on the Consciousness Shift, global transformation, and cosmic contact. Marilyn joins us to explore important questions about the original human template, hidden galactic genetics, the mysterious 13th DNA strand, light technology, and why the greatest spiritual revolution in human history is already unfolding inside of you. Welcome to Dare to Dream, where science, consciousness, and the mysteries of our universe collide. https://www.TheShift.Rocks ** More with Debbi

Dr. Beckett discusses hiring in the sports card hobby after a young friend asked for help, focusing on what hobby companies actually need beyond job titles. He emphasizes identifying the business problem or growth opportunity first, separating teachable skills from foundational traits like work ethic and integrity, and valuing contributors who can grow rather than demanding a “finished product,” especially for non-senior roles. Beckett highlights the importance of hobby knowledge (including TCG/Pokémon), versatility for smaller companies, and broader job postings to cast a wider net. He outlines effective recruiting channels such as word of mouth, customers, vendors, family referrals, paid interns, and employee bounties, encourages promoting from within when possible, and prefers face-to-face hiring, often at the National, where companies can recruit strong long-term contributors.   01:48 Hire for Challenges/Opportunities 02:42 Teachable vs Traits 06:23 Versatility Wins 08:07 Where to Find Talent 09:43 Culture and Promotion 10:53 Interviewing at National 13:09 Make Great Offers      

Kevin Keegan: England's First Football Superstar. Few footballers have captured the imagination of a nation quite like Kevin Keegan. In this episode we celebrate the life and career of the man who became England's first true football superstar, following his remarkable journey from humble beginnings at Scunthorpe United to lifting trophies with Liverpool, conquering Europe with Hamburg, winning the Ballon d'Or twice, captaining England and later becoming one of the most charismatic managers the English game has ever seen. If you love football history, Liverpool FC, Newcastle United, England legends and stories of sporting greatness, this episode is packed with fascinating facts, memorable moments and a healthy dose of nostalgia.Keegan wasn't the tallest player, nor the strongest, nor perhaps even the most naturally gifted. Yet week after week he simply refused to stop running. Watching him was rather like watching a terrier that had somehow found its way onto a football pitch. Opponents never seemed to get a moment's peace.We look back at the trophies, the goals, the iconic perm, the move to Germany that shocked English football, and those unforgettable years at Newcastle when the Premier League title came so tantalisingly close. Along the way we revisit some of the statistics that explain why Kevin Keegan became a household name long before footballers had social media accounts and personal brands. Back then, a footballer became famous by being astonishingly good at football. It was an oddly effective strategy.As always, we also ask what Christians can learn from a remarkable sporting life. The Bible reminds us to work wholeheartedly, and Keegan's career was a masterclass in wholehearted commitment. Talent matters, of course, but determination, resilience and character matter too. Success is rarely an accident.There are smiles, memories, a few gently sardonic observations and plenty of appreciation for one of English football's genuine greats. Whether you watched him every Saturday afternoon or only know him from the famous "I'd love it" interview, there's something here to enjoy.Join us as we remember Kevin Keegan, England's first football superstar. A player whose energy was infectious, whose achievements were extraordinary, and whose place in football history is thoroughly deserved. Football has produced many brilliant players. It has only ever produced one Kevin Keegan.

Chris McMonigle analyzes the New York Yankees' trade deadline needs, suggesting that elite arms like Tarik Skubal or Mason Miller might be more valuable than minor offensive tweaks. He debates with callers about the team's struggling lineup and upcoming stars while also finding time to joke about the Red Hot Chili Peppers. 01:20 - Yankees Series Recap 05:15 - Trade Deadline Strategy 21:06 - Red Hot Chili Peppers 24:45 - Elite Pitching Targets 31:30 - Fan Reaction Segment 43:00 - Sports News Update

Welcome back to Talent talk podcast on this episode we interview Jordan Barone, Jordan Barone is a Staten Island Artist who recently is back to dropping music after a 6 Year Hiatus. Join us to find out what the past 6 years have looked like for Jordan and what the next 6 will bring us. 00:00 - introduction to Jordan Barone13:56 - The journey of Alone in LA 25:13 - Jordan Barone The Perfectionist 32:38 - Young Jordan Barone44:00 - What does Jordan Barone like?57:08 - One Gotta Go segment + Kanye rants1:07:37 - JB brings staten islands best mozzarella to try

Most careers stall because professionals wait for permission, confidence, or the right timing rather than taking action. In this episode, host J.R. Lowry sits down with former professional athlete and entrepreneur Dre Baldwin to dissect why professional discipline outperforms raw motivation every time. Baldwin reveals how he translated lessons from overseas sports courts into scalable business frameworks centered on mindset, strategy, systems, and execution. They explore actionable ways to build true executive presence before you get the promotion, navigate career reinvention, and develop the human judgment skills AI can't replace.Check out the full series of “Career Sessions, Career Lessons” podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcasts/dre-baldwin.For more career guidance and resources, subscribe to my member community at https://community/pathwise.io

Rehab, arrests, fights, hitting on Prince Harry, dramatic stage breakdowns, slagging off the press, Amy Winehouse was a rockstar’s rockstar and she was also one of the greatest musical talents of the past 20 years. Her voice was unlike any other. She modernized jazz. She gave weight to pop. When she was inspired, she was untouchable. Driven by her muse, haunted by her addictions, and harassed endlessly by the paparazzi, Amy Winehouse’s story is tragic and all too familiar, but her music and the way she expressed herself was entirely unique. To see the complete list of contributors, visit ⁠disgracelandpod.com⁠ This episode was originally published on May 15, 2019. To listen to Disgraceland ad free and get access to a monthly exclusive episode, weekly bonus content and more, become a Disgraceland All Access member at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠disgracelandpod.com/membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for our newsletter and get the inside dirt on events, merch and other awesomeness - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GET THE NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jake and DISGRACELAND: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (formerly Twitter) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Fan Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk www.LearningLeader.com New Book - The Price of Becoming - www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My Guest: Joanna Stern is an Emmy Award-winning technology journalist, chief technology analyst for NBC News, and founder of the independent media company, "New Things." She is best known for her 12-year tenure at The Wall Street Journal, and for authoring the New York Times bestseller I Am Not a Robot. Key Learnings  Joanna dedicated her book to her parents "who taught me to think for myself, and the AIs, robots, and machines that made me wonder if I really was." In an age when AI can do the thinking for us, the most valuable thing we can teach our kids is to think for themselves. Walt Mossberg invented tech journalism for humans. His first column: "Computers are too hard to use, and it's not your fault." Without Walt, we don't have a category where technology built for humans is reviewed by humans. AI won't replace the radiologist. It'll make them better. Joanna sat with her doctor while AI scanned her mammogram. The AI flagged three suspicious spots. Two the doctor had already dismissed as benign. But one was something the doctor hadn't caught. She marked it for follow-up. Then the doctor pointed to other cases where SHE had caught things the AI missed. It's not a replacement. It's a partnership. The same technology that finds cancer is the same technology that can autonomously send missiles. That's the great tension of our time. Every powerful technology has good and bad uses. AI colleagues are coming. Joanna has two employees and one AI agent. She predicts that within a year, she'll have full AI employees. Great management books haven't been written yet about how to lead a mixed team of humans and agents. Someone is going to write them. Concert ticket prices tell you everything about human connection right now. Every artist is selling out football stadiums. People are craving in-person interaction more than ever. Bot Girl Summer. Joanna tried to have an emotional relationship with a chatbot boyfriend named Evan for 48 hours. She didn't fall in love. But she noticed how easy it was to talk to something that only wanted to hear about her problems and told her she was great at everything. That's the danger. The AI therapist shut itself down when it realized there was a real therapist in the room. Joanna brought her AI therapist "Ash" into her actual therapy session. Halfway through, Ash said, "I'm sorry, I can't continue this conversation. It sounds like there are multiple people in the room." AI won't replace therapists. It'll help with the shortage and the stigma. Some people don't want to walk into a therapist's office. But they'll open their phones. That's a bridge to real help for people who wouldn't otherwise get it. Kara Swisher's career advice to Joanna: "Leave your fucking job." That was the shortest, cleanest advice Joanna got when deciding whether to leave the Wall Street Journal after 12 years. Joanna used AI as a co-founder for the biggest decision of her career. She uploaded 12 years of notes into ChatGPT and asked it to help her decide whether to leave the Journal. It didn't decide for her. But it structured the risk analysis, laid out the escape hatches, and helped her see the shape of the decision. The muscles atrophy if you don't use them. Writing is meant to be hard. Thinking is meant to be hard. If you outsource the hard work, you stop getting stronger at the hard work. Research is where you learn the most. If you have AI pull the memo for you and you get up and read it, you don't know what you're really talking about. You have to do the reps to know the material. AEI: Already Enough Intelligence. Sam Altman is obsessed with building superintelligence. Joanna proposes we already have enough intelligence to work with. Maybe the goal isn't to build smarter models. Maybe it's to figure out what to do with what we already have. The AI on-ramp for leaders: Take one document you make all the time (a memo, a PowerPoint, an email template). Upload it. Ask AI to make a template out of it. Next time you need it, you're twice as fast.  Push yourself to do the harder work. Joanna's analogy: marathon runners are insane. They just want to run. Nobody wants to do the harder work. But that's where the growth is. Joanna's champagne moment a year from now: milestones for her new company. She's already hit 100,000 YouTube subscribers three months after her first video. But she also just wants a nap. Reflection Questions Where in your work are you outsourcing the thinking to AI? Are the muscles you actually need atrophying because you're skipping the reps? If you accepted that you already have enough intelligence to work with, what would you actually build with what's in front of you right now? More Learning #679: Kat Cole - The Four Mindsets Every Leader Needs #605: Seth Godin - The Power of Remarkable Ideas #697: Dan Smith & Ryan Hawk - The Price of Becoming Podcast Chapters 00:00 The Price of Becoming - Pre-Order Now!  01:44 Meet Joanna Stern  02:31 Teach Your Kids to Think in the Age of AI  03:25 The Parents and Mentors Who Shaped Her Career  04:16 Lessons From Walt Mossberg  05:55 Why Joanna Spent a Year Living With AI  14:47 How AI Can Make You a Better Leader  17:30 Why People Crave Human Connection More Than Ever  21:00 Bot Girl Summer: Dating a Chatbot Named Evan  25:13 The AI Therapist Trial 29:51 Using ChatGPT for a Career Change 33:29 Don't Let Your Thinking Muscles Atrophy  40:20 Sam Altman on Superintelligence, and Joanna's Case for "AEI"  42:51 Joanna's Advice for College Students  45:29 How Joanna Actually Uses AI to Write  47:17 Practical AI for the Fortune 500 VP  50:17 The Champagne Question 52:43 EOPC

Help Wanted: How to Find and Keep Talent in a Forever-Tight Labor Market by Jerry Rubin, Steven L. Dawson https://www.amazon.com/dp/0262054396/ https://www.helpwantedbook.com/ How employers can compete in a challenging labor market—by hiring differently, redesigning job quality, and rethinking their government relations strategies. From two leaders in business and workforce development with a proven track record in innovative workforce strategies. Over the past ten years, the U.S. labor market has been buffeted, with demand shifting dramatically. At the same time, demographic trends mean that U.S. labor supply will steadily tighten into the coming decade: Relatively fewer native-born workers are entering the workforce; a greater percentage are choosing not to work; and an aging baby boom generation is exiting the workforce. What's worse, this systemic tightening of the US labor market has been exacerbated by the Trump administration's decision to dramatically constrain immigration, the primary source of recent labor market growth. Welcome to the “forever-tight” labor market. In Help Wanted, Jerry Rubin and Steven Dawson combine their 80 years of experience in management and workforce development to offer employers an “employee-focused competitive strategy.” This strategy includes a wide range of practical, well-researched tools and detailed case studies from a breadth of employers that will help readers compete for talent and retain a productive workforce. Since the underlying cause of the tightening labor supply is structural, employers—whether for-profit, nonprofit, or governmental—must respond in kind. They too must undertake structural changes in finding, hiring, and retaining workers. Now equal in importance to an organization's customer-service strategy, an employee-focused strategy is no longer simply a competitive advantage—it is fast becoming a competitive necessity. About the author Jerry Rubin is a Senior Advisor at the Harvard Project on the Workforce, a Foundation Fellow at the Eastern Bank Foundation and Co-Chair of the MassSkills Coalition. Most recently, he was CEO and President of JVS-Boston, a 250-employee organization that consults directly to businesses seeking job candidates recruited and trained by JVS. About the author Steven L. Dawson was founder and President of PHI, which consults on job-quality redesign to a range of private long-term care businesses and public healthcare/employment agencies. Earlier, he was founder and President of The ICA Group, which consults to and finances employee‐owned enterprises nationwide.

Well, folks! It's time for another Dirty Thirty, where we take the best half hour from this week's Dirty Mo Media shows and make one heck of a highlight reel. After a solid weekend for NASCAR and North Wilkesboro, Dale Jr. asks Marcus Smith what's next for the track, and Marcus returns the question, asking Dale if he would consider racing there... Speaking of North Wilkesboro, the winner from this weekend was Joey Logano — who just so happens to have been the guest for Door Bumper Clear! You have to hear Reaction Theatre and what some of these fans had to say about the 3x champ. In the second installment of his episode on Business of Motorsports with Kelley Earnhardt Miller, Mike Davis describes the relationship between NASCAR & Dirty Mo Media over the years, as well as how he navigates the voices our hosts have on our platforms. Denny Hamlin pops in for a chat about the rule changes coming to Daytona, and who is going to be the first car out of line to try the new package. And finally, we end with a quick word from Dale Jr. & Amy Earnhardt about the rumors swirling around about Days of Thunder 2. Come back next week for another rip-roaring 30 minutes! Don't forget to shop our merch at shop.dirtymomedia.com. Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bob and Dave discuss whether Devon Witherspoon will accept the Seahawks offer to become the highest paid cornerback in the NFL, they break down how Nick Emmanwori’s injury could impact the Seahawks defense at training camp, they react to the Seahawks’ ranking in ESPN’s Under 25 Talent list, and they look at whether the Mariners will try to deal Emerson Hancock at the MLB Trade Deadline. 

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