Podcasts about thoughtfulness

Step into Episode 163 of On the Delo as David DeLorenzo dives into the transformative power of hospitality inspired by the newly discovered book Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara and Danny Meyer. In this episode, Delo unpacks how going above and beyond for others—whether in restaurants, insurance agencies, or everyday life—creates meaningful connections and drives success, sharing anecdotes from Eleven Madison Park to his own backyard and business. Discover how embracing unexpected gestures and mindful preparation can elevate your service, strengthen relationships, and inject magic into every interaction.Explore Delo's insights on applying the principles of Unreasonable Hospitality to personal and professional relationships, including the role of small gestures, the innovative Dream Weaver position at a Michelin-starred restaurant, and strategies for removing barriers to create genuinely welcoming experiences. Whether you run a restaurant, an agency, or simply want to elevate your interactions, this episode offers practical tips and inspiring stories to help you stand out.Chapter Guide (Timestamps):(0:07 - 3:30) Introduction: Episode 163 & Unreasonable Hospitality Overview (3:31 - 6:22) Unreasonable Hospitality Defined: Differentiation & Mindset (6:23 - 11:57) Dream Weaver & Small Gestures: Hot Dog Surprise & Restaurant Legends (11:58 - 14:59) Personalized Experiences: Removing Barriers & Warm Welcomes (15:00 - 19:00) Hospitality Beyond Restaurants: Insurance, Airlines, & Service Industries (19:01 - 23:01) Actionable Hospitality Tips: Automation, Personal Touches, & Thoughtfulness (23:02 - 27:25) Onboarding Magic & Random Acts: Greeting Cards, Gifts, & Surprises (27:26 - 34:45) The Long Game & Human Connection: Time, Relationships, & Closing ThoughtsThis episode is packed with compelling stories, actionable strategies, and heartfelt reflections on making hospitality a daily practice. Whether you're managing a team, running a business, or looking to enrich your personal relationships, tune in for practical inspiration to serve others better.

When there's repentance, there's always healing. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

In this episode of "The Free Lawyer," host Gary talks with Pat Patino, an attorney running a multi-state virtual bankruptcy practice and host of "The New Fangled Lawyer" podcast. They explore the challenges lawyers face in creating a sustainable and fulfilling practice. Pat shares his journey of shifting from outdated habits to a more empowering approach, emphasizing work-life balance, setting boundaries, and prioritizing well-being. They discuss strategies for managing client expectations, reducing stress through effective communication, and finding joy in legal practice. The episode encourages lawyers to align their work with personal values for greater fulfillment. Patrick Patino is an attorney that owns a multi-state virtual bankruptcy practice, Patino Law Office LLC. But that only tells part of the story. He hosts a podcast, The Newfangled Lawyer, to highlight the kaleidoscope of lawyer stories. He has a passion for writing and speaking about lawyer well-being and designing a legal practice that reflects that life you want to live. In his free time, he enjoys the outdoors, writing poetry, and cloud gazing. Challenges in Legal Practice (00:02:07)Experimenting with Practice (00:03:20)Morning Routine (00:05:32)Email Management Strategies (00:07:36)Shifting Mindset on Urgency (00:09:08)Choosing Clients Wisely (00:10:53)Curating Client Experience (00:12:09)Incremental Changes in Practice (00:14:00)Exploring New Practice Areas (00:15:46)Maintaining a Sustainable Practice (00:16:49)Pausing for Reflection (00:18:27)Challenges to Lawyer Well-Being (00:21:18)Technology's Role in Law (00:22:26)Busyness as a Badge of Honor (00:25:08)Leisure and Inefficiency (00:26:16)The Importance of Thoughtfulness in Law (00:27:12)Letting Go of Outdated Habits (00:27:36)Empowering Clients (00:29:32)The Balance of Chaos (00:31:09)Creating a Family-Friendly Practice (00:32:41)Setting Boundaries (00:34:51)The Trade-Offs of Autonomy (00:35:47)Taking Small Steps for Change (00:38:14)Reframing Time as a Gift (00:40:08)Creating Rituals Over Goals (00:41:40)Self-Reflection and Awareness (00:43:48)Finding Enjoyment in Law (00:45:49)Would you like to learn more about Breaking Free or order your copy? https://www.garymiles.net/break-free Would you like to schedule a complimentary discovery call? You can do so here: https://calendly.com/garymiles-successcoach/one-one-discovery-call

The Mortification of Sin Abridged and Simplified, Chapter 12 Even the most spiritually mature believers—those who walk most closely with God—only have the faintest glimpse of His glory in this life. When God revealed His name to Moses, showing forth His covenantal grace and mercy (Exod. 34:5-6), He described it as merely seeing His "back," not His full glory. John confirms this, saying, "No one has ever seen God" (John 1:18), emphasizing thateven Moses, the greatest prophet under the law, had only a limited revelation of God compared to Christ.

A new MP3 sermon from The Narrated Puritan is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Thoughtfulness of the Excellency of the Majesty of God Subtitle: Mortification of Sin Speaker: John Owen Broadcaster: The Narrated Puritan Event: Audiobook Date: 3/24/2025 Bible: Romans 8:13 Length: 14 min.

In today's devotional teaching, we explore what it means to have the mind of Christ through the Holy Spirit. Paul teaches in 1 Corinthians 2:10-16 that believers are transformed in thought, wisdom, and discernment as they align with the Spirit of God. True thoughtfulness is more than politeness—it is a spiritual discipline that reflects Christ's love and wisdom in our thinking, decisions, and relationships.The Holy Spirit renews our mind, replacing natural thinking with spiritual wisdom (Romans 12:2, James 3:17)The Spirit reveals God's thoughts, guiding us into truth, patience, and grace (John 16:13, Philippians 2:5)The mind of Christ guards against negativity, bringing every thought into obedience (2 Corinthians 10:5, Philippians 4:8)Thoughtfulness in action—letting our words and relationships reflect Christ's kindness and forgiveness (Colossians 4:6, Ephesians 4:32)

Nolan and Kelli talk about retaining top-performing employees (the crucial 1%) and emphasize that compensation alone isn't sufficient; leaders must combine verbal recognition, proactive compensation strategies, transparency, and genuine appreciation. They stress the importance of eliminating compensation anxiety for these key employees and building long-term relationships, and argue that thoughtful, personalized treatment of top talent ultimately benefits both the individual and organization.Email us your ‘Dear Heretics' questions: hrheretics@turpentine.co**For coaching and advising inquire at https://kellidragovich.com/HR Heretics is a podcast from Turpentine.—Support HR Heretics Sponsor: Metaview is the AI assistant for interviewing. Metaview completely removes the need for recruiters and hiring managers to take notes during interviews—because their AI is designed to take world-class interview notes for you. Team builders at companies like Brex, Hellofresh, and Quora say Metaview has changed the game—see the magic for yourself: https://www.metaview.ai/heretics—KEEP UP WITH NOLAN + KELLI ON LINKEDINNolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-church/Kelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellidragovich/—TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Introdu(00:13) Defining the Top 1%(00:57) Shifting Trends in Job Offers and Compensation(02:04) Appreciating Top Talent(03:01) The Importance of Appreciation Beyond Monetary Compensation(03:56) Balancing Appreciation and Competitive Compensation(05:02) Transparency in Compensation Decisions(07:49) Sponsor: Metaview(09:43) Four Pillars: Appreciation, Thoughtfulness, Proactivity, and Transparency(12:08) The Expectation of Transparency(12:43) Long-Term Career Involvement with Top Performers(14:21) Reciprocity in Employer-Employee Relationships(14:53) Wrap This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hrheretics.substack.com

Be relaxed with Philosophical Wise words from a thoughtful mind;  creating new realities; and the Power of Proximity, or Proximity as a Force of Attraction.Philosopher Prince.AI Intelligences PhilosopherPrince I Zaar02012025

Before God created the heavens and the earth, He thought about us. This Podcast is about God's thoughtfulness.

Today we sit down with Jeff Fenster, CEO of Everbowl, to uncover what it takes to reach the top in business. From rejecting the 9-to-5 mindset to rethinking long-term planning, Jeff shares his strategies for success, including the power of relationship capital, using technology to build thoughtful connections, and the value of surrounding yourself with high achievers.  He also reveals how small daily goals and a positive internal dialogue can transform your routine and keep you focused on progress, not perfection. This conversation is packed with strategies that challenge conventional wisdom, leaving you with tools to rethink how you approach growth, relationships, and your daily routine. Takeaways Relationship capital is like a bank account. Making deposits in relationships is crucial for success. Thoughtfulness can turn interactions into deposits. Networking should include everyone, not just A-listers. Opportunities often come from unexpected connections. Technology can help manage and enhance relationships. Jealousy can be reframed as a compass for action. Daily routines should focus on winning the day. Kaizen emphasizes continuous improvement through small steps. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Inspiration from Sports Icons 10:08 The Importance of Networking Beyond A-Listers 18:12 Surrounding Yourself with High Achievers 23:53 Personal Productivity and Execution Strategies 29:40 Organizing Life into Key Areas 34:45 Morning Routines and Productivity 44:00 Defining Success and Personal Goals 51:11 Embracing Continuous Improvement (Kaizen)

Sunday Morning November 17, 2024 Pastor Jeremiah Andrews Thoughtfulness and Thankfulness 1. The Faithfulness of God 2. How Far They've Come 3. A Future That's Settled

In times of deep conflict and polarization, we can easily become triggered. But when an event occurs, we all respond based on our assumptions coming into the event. What if we chose to become more charitable in our assumptions? I believe this approach helps us become more effective and influential change-makers. Not only is it a healthier, happier approach to life, but also a great way to cultivate the curiosity and empathy that are so important in life and in college prep.-----To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our websiteTo follow on Instagram:  @TheIvyLeagueChallengeTo join us on our Facebook group for parentsOr schedule a meeting with Steve here

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In this episode of the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast, Scott Becker discusses the delicate balance between urgency and thoughtfulness in decision making. Drawing inspiration from Jeff Bezos, he explores how entrepreneurs can avoid “paralysis by analysis” while ensuring a disciplined approach to making smart, well-considered choices.

In this episode of the Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast, Scott Becker discusses the delicate balance between urgency and thoughtfulness in decision making. Drawing inspiration from Jeff Bezos, he explores how entrepreneurs can avoid “paralysis by analysis” while ensuring a disciplined approach to making smart, well-considered choices.

In this conversation, Dan Sixsmith and(Chief Of Staff to) Datadog CRO Frank Perkins discuss the evolving landscape of sales, particularly in the tech industry. They explore the impact of COVID-19 on buyer behavior, the importance of emotional connections in sales, and the role of AI in enhancing sales processes. Frank shares insights from his career, including his experiences at Apple and Salesforce, and emphasizes the significance of personal branding for sellers. The discussion also touches on the challenges of measuring sales success and the importance of integrity and trust in sales relationships. Takeaways Sales today is influenced heavily by buyer behavior changes post-COVID. Emotional connection is crucial in the sales process. AI is set to revolutionize sales through opportunity scoring and prospecting. Sales leaders must adapt their methodologies to meet new buyer expectations. Personal branding is important for sellers to establish trust and credibility. The role of Chief of Staff in sales organizations is becoming increasingly vital. Understanding account intelligence can significantly improve sales strategies. Sales success is defined by the ability to create compelling events for buyers. Sales processes should be flexible and adaptable to changing market conditions. Integrity and trust are foundational to successful sales relationships. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Current State of Sales 02:14 The Impact of COVID-19 on Sales and Buyer Behavior 03:40 The Changing Landscape of Sales and Buyer Behavior 08:31 The Role of Sales Leaders and Process 11:51 Building a Strong Sales Process and Methodology 18:55 The Importance of Account Intelligence 24:00 The Potential of AI in Sales 26:21 AI in Opportunity Scoring, Outbound Prospecting, and Account Intelligence 31:48 Creating a Compelling Event: Driving Action in Sales 35:08 Addressing Customer Pain Points 36:39 The Importance of Urgency and Commitment 37:33 Finding Legitimate Pain and Solutions 39:11 Prioritizing Pain over the Deal 40:49 The Role of Emotional Connection and Passion 50:34 The Power of Thoughtfulness in Sales 59:25 Building Trust and Integrity 01:05:15 Defining Success: Strong Connections and Trusted Guidance 01:07:08 lifestyle-outro-low.wav

On this 249th episode of my Monday Morning Pep Talk, I will continue my "Fly Light" series of calls to put an emphasis on strategies that will bring real estate advisors and entrepreneurs a predictable return on investment both in time and money. On this episode, I will discuss CRM and relationship management techniques that feel authentic and will help you connect with your clients. Your clients want to connect with you in a manner that does not feel like marketing. They respond to thoughtful gestures that prove that you care about them. With that being said, I've always believed that "You Cannot Automate Thoughtfulness".

In this devotional message titled "God Really Cares", we are reminded of the concern Jesus has over our lives, over even the very little things.This was aired on Radio HCI Today via the WeLove Radio App.

Could your child be more thoughtful? We would all love to be more thoughtful. When we use that term, we are thinking about other people. One way to train your children to be thoughtful is to ask them who in their day could have something better happen to them. It will help them to think outside of themselves. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com

Georgina Lightning discusses the changes within Indigenous storytelling in Hollywood over the years and why it's important for these films to be made directly by Indigenous people. Recorded: July 24, 2024Released: August 19, 2024 Film Filosophy 2024www.filmfilosophy.compatreon.com/FilmFilosophyInstagram @film.filosophy

Join Ryan in part 2 of his conversation with podcaster Andy Paul as they explore the pros and cons of AI in sales. They discuss new use cases for AI and share transformative examples for revenue growth. Andy provides interesting ideas around the challenges of AI adoption, the importance of helping buyers make decisions, and the need for thoughtful application of technology in sales processes. Join 2,500+ readers getting weekly practical guidance to scale themselves and their companies using Artificial Intelligence and Revenue Cheat Codes.   Explore becoming Superhuman here: https://superhumanrevenue.beehiiv.com/ KEY TAKEAWAYS AI is currently being used primarily to automate repetitive tasks, but there's untapped potential in helping buyers make decisions. Despite technological advancements, B2B selling productivity may have decreased over the past 20-25 years due to misuse of technology. The focus on using AI for building pipeline may be misguided; the real issue is often not knowing how to win deals and help buyers make decisions. AI can be used to rapidly condense annual reports and customize information for more relevant first appointments with potential clients. Many salespeople fail to understand company pressures and industry-specific problems beyond their own offerings, which AI can help address. Thoughtfulness and curiosity are superpowers in sales, but current sales processes may be training these qualities out of sellers. The goal of sales interactions should shift from "discovering" information to helping buyers define what they want to achieve. High win rates are crucial for efficiency; a team with a 50% win rate needs to do significantly less selling than one with a 20% win rate. BEST MOMENTS "We need to have thoughtful people who are looking at the problem from the right perspective "Pipeline is the siren song that's going to cure all for companies. That's what most folks are attracted to." "If we're gonna make the decision to actually sell to this person, actually bring this opportunity into our pipeline, we should win it. It's that simple." "Thoughtfulness is definitely a superpower. I agree with you on that, man. And I think like one, one other one that I'm seeing that's... is curiosity as well, right?" "We're training curiosity out of our sellers and saying that this is the way they should act when really we want the opposite." Ryan Staley Founder and CEO Whale Boss ryan@whalesellingsystem.com www.ryanstaley.io Saas, Saas growth, Scale, Business Growth, B2b Saas, Saas Sales, Enterprise Saas, Business growth strategy, founder, ceo: https://www.whalesellingsystem.com/closingsecrets

Richard Weylman was orphaned at age 6 and he lived in 19 foster homes and attended 11 different schools. Rather than becoming the victim of those circumstances, he overcame them and he has had remarkable business success, including as an award-winning General Sales Manager of Rolls Royce to Head Sales and Marketing for the Robb Report, a Magazine for the Luxury Lifestyle from its inception until its record liquidity event.  A Hall of Fame inducted Keynote Speaker, Richard has also been inducted into the Customer Experience Hall of Fame for his legendary work helping brands engage with their customers and retain them.   He is the author of two international bestsellers, the latest of which, The Power of Why: Breaking Out in a Competitive Marketplace is in seven languages and is also a CEO Reads best seller.  His next book 100 Proven Ways to Acquire and Keep Clients for Life was released on March 12th, and is available for pre-order on Amazon, or your favorite bookstore. Finally, he is a Horatio-Alger nominee for his philanthropic work on behalf of orphans and widows.    Questions  ·      Could you share with us in your own words a little bit about how you got from where you were to where you are today? ·      This new book that was released almost 3 months now it's been out the book, 100 Proven Ways to Acquire and Keep Clients for Life. Could you share with our listeners maybe 3 overarching themes that the book covers? And who is the book really geared towards? ·     In your research, when you were talking to your different clients about the different ways that you can acquire and keep clients, did you find that there were some industries that were thriving with these four things that you've mentioned, based on the research and others? ·      Now Richard, could you share with our audience maybe one or two books that you've read, it could be a book that you read a very long time ago, or even one that you've read recently, but it had a great impact on you. ·      Now, Richard, could you share with our audience what's one thing that's going on in your life right now that you're really excited about? Either something you're working on to develop yourself or your people. ·       Where can listeners find you online? Highlights  Richard's Journey Me: Now, we always like to give our guests a little opportunity to share a little bit about their journey. Could you share with us in your own words a little bit about how you got from where you were to where you are today?    Richard shared that the key thing is when all of this stuff, he was an orphan, as mentioned in his introduction, and that was very kind. But he was orphaned, and he lived in 18 foster homes, went to 11 different schools. So, you learn just from life experiences, how to understand, how to adapt, how to connect, in his case with the people with whom he was living. But he thinks we all go through this similar journey in life, you learn how to connect or not with individuals. So, that really became the premise for all of his speaking and consulting.  And they are a research-based consulting firm, they do a great deal of research about what the consumers' looking for, why they're looking for it. And most importantly, how salespeople, marketing people, business people can connect with the expectations, let's use that word, expectations of the consumer. So, that's what prompted his first book, Opening Closed Doors, Keys to Reaching Hard to Reach People then The Power of Why: Breaking Out in a Competitive Marketplace, which was mentioned. And those are in seven languages.  And now his recent book, which really manifested itself after about October he would say in 2019, in the fall of 2019, it occurred to him that people were no longer talking about service anymore. They talked to people in their consulting projects, how would you rate the service of this company, and people didn't want to talk, they would say, “Well, the service is good. But let me tell you about the experience I had.” And it dawned on him that what people are really focused on good service is a minimum expectation today, what people really want, really want is an elevated experience, somebody who's thoughtful and kind and caring, and empathetic. So, that became the premise for the current book that's just come out, which is number one on Amazon hot new release. So, is that helpful?   About the Book – Who the Book is Geared Towards and it's Overarching Themes – 100 Proven Ways to Acquire and Keep Clients for Life Me: So, you have this new book that was released almost 3 months now it's been out. And you said it's number one on the hot new list for Amazon. Could you share with our listeners maybe 3 overarching themes that the book covers? And who is the book really geared towards?   Richard stated that that's it's a great question. The book itself is really geared, we'll start there, who reads this book? Anybody in sales, marketing, service, leadership, he's had over 2000 individuals that he knows of that are in either leadership roles or top advisors, top salespeople who have sent him emails because of the epiphany moments they've had in it and the reason he thinks that so many different types of people, it doesn't matter what industry, he's got people in real estate, he got a bunch of emails this morning, people in real estate, attorney, doctors, he had a dentist sent him an email, hairdresser.  So, it really doesn't matter what industry you're in. What really matters is do you want to acquire and keep your clients for life? And he guesses the obvious question is, “Why wouldn't you want to keep your clients for life, given the cost of acquisition?”  So, when he wrote the book, he didn't write it for any industry, he wrote it for individuals that really did want to, shall we say, connect with their customers or their clients in such a way that those individuals would never buy from anyone else in their space. And it really is the premise is to understand the lifetime value of a customer or a client.   And a lot of business owners, and certainly salespeople, we don't often think about the lifetime value, we sell somebody something and we see it as a transaction. When you sell someone, it's not the end of something, it's the beginning of what could very well become a lifetime relationship with that individual every single time they need something that you may offer, they can reach out to you, and they become a customer for life. So, the question is, how do you do it? So, that's where the premise of the book came from and who he wrote it for.   So, one of the overarching themes in interviewing literally hundreds, hundreds and hundreds of consumers. And the number really reaches over 1000 in all of their consulting work over the years from 2019 until now when he wrote the book, he would ask people, “What is something someone can do, or a company can do to get your attention and keep you as a client for life?”   And they would tell him that, and they began to write those down. And that's how he came up with the 100 Proven Ways. He didn't set out to do 100 proven ways, but what they found out is today, there are four things people look for, these are the overarching themes. They want an individual and company that is thoughtful. In other words, they'll go the extra mile, do the extra thing, take the extra moment.   Secondly, someone that's kind, will think about things from their perspective and do things that demonstrate kindness to them as an individual.  Thirdly, someone that cares, cares enough to find out what they really want, what they really need, and what is the right, shall we say, item for them? The right haircut, the right prescription, the right legal advice, the right advisory advice, whatever, they want somebody that cares about them.  And last but not least, they want someone in a company that's empathetic, someone that shall we say, demonstrates that even though I'm saying it's unique to me, my problem, and you've heard it 100 times as a salesperson, you know it's not unique. For me, it is unique. So, I appreciate your willingness to be empathetic. So, four things, thoughtful, caring, kind, empathetic, those are the overarching things.   Industry Insights and Best Practices Based on Research from Book Me: So, they need to be thoughtful, they need to be kind, they need to be caring, and they need to be empathetic. In your research, when you were talking to your different clients about the different ways that you can acquire and keep clients, did you find that there were some industries that were thriving with these four things that you've mentioned, based on the research and others?   Richard stated that it's really interesting Yanique mentioned that, and it's not so much industries, it's companies within that are doing well. Most industries are still in the transaction mode. Go to a restaurant, it's a transaction. If you order something online, it becomes a transaction. And as a result of that, people are looking for other options.   So, what's happened is a few companies have really jumped to the front. And he'll just give you a couple of example, in the United States; they have a company called Chick-fil-A. Chick-fil-A is a chicken sandwich is basically what it is. He knew the founder, his name is Truett Cathy and they did a lot of traveling together, meetings together. And he would often say him, “Richard, now remember, we got to remind the crew here that we're not in a chicken business, we're in a people business.”  So, they're closed every Sunday. So, that means if you want to put a characterize that differently, they're closed 52 days a year, that would mean they closed November 10 and re-open January 1, that's 52 days.  They have the highest revenue per store than any other food franchise in the world. And they're closed from November 10 to January 1, and they're not open 24/7.  So, the question is, why is that happening?  Yes, it's a great chicken sandwich granted, but you get a chicken sandwich pretty much anywhere. What they really are known for is please, thank you, and my pleasure. And people sit in long lines at their drive thru, which are two and three lanes wide because people there say please, thank you, my pleasure. That's one brilliant example of how they do it.  Give me another example, in the food industry, this company, for pets, and that company is called Chewy.  Now, how has Chewy done, this young kid had started he said, when manufacturers and sellers of food products and other products for pets, they need to realize pets are part of the family.  So, they need to take a family orientation and be kind, thoughtful, caring and empathetic with their customers about their pets.  Well, they've done that, and just a quick, he (Richard) was speaking, he speaks all over the world. He's spoken at the Pegasus Hotel there in Jamaica many times for various conferences, and he will tell you that he was speaking at a conference in Nashville, Tennessee, he told the story of a woman who had posted on LinkedIn.  She posted that she had a standing order with Chewy, this was in November when he was speaking, and her order for the cat food had just arrived.  She posted on LinkedIn, “The cat food came, I called Chewy and said my cat has died. And I want to return the cat food. They said absolutely not; donate it to the local shelter. And we'll give you 100% credit on the bill.” The audience goes wow. And he said but that's only half the story. The other half that she wrote about was 3 days later, she got a bouquet of flowers, and a condolence card from the Customer Service Rep at Chewy. At that instant, this woman stood up in the middle of this ballroom of about 1000 people and scream, “That was my cat.” and held up her phone. She said, “I posted that this morning. I've already got 147 likes.” And at that moment, he just stopped and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, what does this tell us about Chewy?”  And the whole room starts chanting, “We're switching to Chewy.”  So, there's a message here. And it's the undercurrent of what's going on in business around the world. And it's not just in the US. He'll be in France again in October speaking in a large conference there; he goes to Asia a lot. And everywhere you go, people are really interested in doing business with individuals that are kind, thoughtful, caring, and empathetic and once he realized that, and then people began to share these ideas, if you would do this, I would be a loyal customer, he just thought it'd be helpful to put that out in the marketplace for anybody, regardless the kind of business you're in. Because it makes a big difference in your life. He heard from a guy that sells hot water heaters to hotels, and he said this book changed his business completely. So, that's the difference.   Books that Have Had the Biggest Impact on Richard When asked about books that have had a great impact, Richard shared that one particularly, there's a series, his name is Bob Burg. And he's written a book, the original book, he was a co-author of a book called The Go-Giver: A Little Story about a Powerful Business Idea that is international bestseller, sold a couple million copies, what a fabulous book for anybody to read. And that would be one he'd recommend.  And another one that he has co-authored with a guy named Jeff West is called Streetwise to Saleswise: Become ObjectionProofÔ and Beat the Sales Blues, it's really a great book, it just came out he would say a few months ago. And it's really a story, they write it in a story format and what he means by that is that it's like you're reading a novel, well, it is a novel. But as you're reading the novel, it's written in a way that allows you to understand various things you can do in shall we say in business to expand your influence, to make a significant impact and to really make a difference.  Now, The Go-Giver book that he wrote, he's done a series Go-Giver Leader, The Go-Giver Sell More, and those are really dynamite books. But The Go-Giver, the original book is just oh my God, what a great book and they've sold millions of copies all over the world.  And then the other one is Streetwise to Saleswise, another great book by he and a guy named Jeff West. That book has been out maybe a couple of months, but it's called Streetwise to Saleswise, and it's really written around the city of New Orleans and sales individual that went out there to shall we say, be in the sales business, it's a fabulous read, particularly people like novels that have read really great nuggets on how to be a better salesperson.   What Richard is Really Excited About Now! When asked about something that he's really excited about, Richard shared that the book is doing extraordinarily well, he's been very grateful for that. It's been selected as the lead book for the London Book Fair and the Frankfurt Book Fair this year, which is a blessing. But what he's most excited about is he's getting in front of more and more audiences, he's in the Keynote Speaker Hall of Fame, and the Customer Experience Hall of Fame, and all of that is wonderful recognition. But what is really wonderful is when he has the privilege of being on the platform, and being able to share with audiences' ways in which they can elevate their client or customer experience, and stand apart from the competition, and that's what he's most excited about. He's got a lot of speaking engagements coming up this fall, and in places all over the world. And just to be a blessing to those people and to bring them some thoughts that perhaps they've never had, or to have reinforced that which is that they're doing so they really feel as though, “You know what, I'm on the right track, and we're going to continue to win more business.” So, those are the things that excites him.    Where can listeners find Richard online? LinkedIn - Richard Weylman Website - http://www.richardweylman.com/ Richard shared that on the website, there you can download a chapter of his book free, you can read it, you can also order the book there of course. There's also, he does a great deal of media, he guesses there's probably 25 or 30, ABC, CBS, NBC and, Fox, both TV and radio segments there, you just click on media and you can listen and watch those on various topics.   And then also under videos, you'll see a link there, you can go to learn services. And he puts up about he's going to guess 25 little video vignettes are a couple of minutes long that you can enjoy, they're all free, just wanted to plant those in your life. You can sign up for his performance tip that's the down at the bottom of every page but every 10 days he sends out researcher tips to about 20,000 people or subscribers, so it'd be wonderful if you subscribed.  So, you want to go to www.richardweylman.com if you want him to speak at your conference, or at your upcoming meeting, whatever the case might be, there's a form there, fill it out, he responds to those. He actually gets those himself, he'd be happy to partner with you, and find a way that they can bring some additional learning to your organization, to your people so that they can elevate their business performance as well.   Me: All right. Thank you so much for sharing, Richard. We just want to extend our deepest gratitude to for taking time out of your very busy schedule and hopping on this podcast. You shared some great insights and nuggets as it relates to some of the keys that you need to focus on in order to acquire and keep your clients for life especially based on the research that you did. And we love the examples that you gave, they were definitely relevant and something that I believe will motivate the audience to definitely go out and get a copy of your book, whether it be in soft or hard copy so they can try and elevate their own client experiences. So, thank you again.    Please connect with us on Twitter @navigatingcx and also join our Private Facebook Community – Navigating the Customer Experience and listen to our FB Lives weekly with a new guest    Links •     The G0-Giver: A Little Story about a Powerful Business Idea by Bob Burg •     Streetwise to Saleswise: Become ObjectionProofÔ and Beat the Sales Blues by Jeff West   The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience Grab the Freebie on Our Website – TOP 10 Online Business Resources for Small Business Owners  Do you want to pivot your online customer experience and build loyalty - get a copy of “The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience.” The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience provides 26 easy to follow steps and techniques that helps your business to achieve success and build brand loyalty. This Guide to Limitless, Happy and Loyal Customers will help you to strengthen your service delivery, enhance your knowledge and appreciation of the customer experience and provide tips and practical strategies that you can start implementing immediately! This book will develop your customer service skills and sharpen your attention to detail when serving others. Master your customer experience and develop those knock your socks off techniques that will lead to lifetime customers. Your customers will only want to work with your business and it will be your brand differentiator. It will lead to recruiters to seek you out by providing practical examples on how to deliver a winning customer service experience!

Being thoughtful is something many people do not think about these days. It’s a biblical principle and in a myriad of ways affects the quality of the work you do. Listen to this “thoughtfully” and ponder on it’s implications for your day to day life. Shalom and God bless you. Audio Download

340 Unity in Connectedness    How we present ourselves with our intentions and energy is as important as a freshly pressed suit when building community and connection in both our work and personal lives. In helping others and accepting help, by being positive and allowing positivity to thrive, in accepting ourselves and others we can build true connectedness. In this episode Sarah Elkins and Sophie Lechner discuss the importance of connectedness in our lives and how building true meaningful relationships can shape our lives.    Highlights Connectedness unites us. Real connectedness can't be found online.  Don't forget to take time for your business and connection when you worry about others.  If you keep yourself in a positive mindset you are bound to enjoy whatever you do.   Quotes “We need to plant seeds for potential relationships, and harvest whatever ones come out.” “It's better to have a little bit of a pause, think it through. Thoughtfulness is one of the things I want to be known for so I need to remember to do that.”   Mentioned in This Episode Exactly Zero    Dear Listeners it is now your turn, What is the vibe, the energy, that you want people to feel when they're around you? Whether it's an interaction in a post on social media, face to face, a phone call, your next podcast interview, and especially the next job interview or the time you need to interview somebody else for a job. Do you want to be welcoming, do you want to be somebody who feels like they belong? Because those contributions are absolutely in good health. I encourage you to write down what you want to be perceived as and what your vibe is today.  And, as always, thank you for listening.    About Sophie Sophie Lechner helps mission-driven entrepreneurs find their audience on LinkedIn and build relationships with them so they can spread their message and grow their business. Her 20-year presence on LinkedIn has led to speaking engagements, podcast invitations, clients, and a Forbes interview. With The MAGNET Model, entrepreneurs stop chasing clients and instead enjoy sharing their gifts with dream clients they attract like a Magnet. For different bio lengths and more headshot options, go to https://themagnetmodel.com/mediakit  Be sure to check out Sophie's LinkedIn, The MAGNET Model, as well as this quiz on what kind of LinkedIn User You Are!   About Sarah "Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision." In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I've realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don't realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they're sharing them with. My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home. The audiobook, Your Stories Don't Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available! Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana. Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!

Former Congressman Peter King calls in to talk about the thoughtful and caring side of GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump that the leftist mainstream media refuses to show, before he dives into the rest of his takeaways from this week's RNC in Milwaukee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are in the middle of a Summer Sizzle around here, and we're so glad you joined us for this five-week throwback to your most shared, hottest episodes on the 4:13! Today, we're bringing back Episode 37: Can I Show Good Judgment Without Being Judgmental? Because none of us want to be “judgy,” but we do want to show good judgment, right? Well today, you'll learn some practical ways to use good judgment without being judgmental. We'll give you four questions to ask yourself to determine if you're being judgmental as well as four ways to choose discernment over judgment. I'm telling you, these Summer Sizzle episodes are hot, hot, hot, so let's go! SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/304

Bonita Norris shares her journey of becoming the youngest British female to summit Mount Everest at the age of 22. She discusses the clear goal she set, the challenges she faced, including raising £50,000, and the training regime she followed. Bonita emphasizes the importance of teamwork, thoughtfulness, and curiosity in high-stakes environments. She also reflects on the life lessons learned from mountaineering, the significance of enjoying the process, and her future plans while balancing life as a mother. Join the conversation for an inspiring tale of perseverance and achieving dreams against the odds. 00:00 Introduction03:37 Falling in Love with Mountains 06:10 The Journey to Everest Begins 14:54 Training for the Summit 19:34 Building a Strong Team 21:26 The Importance of Thoughtfulness in Leadership 22:41 Building a Resilient Team in the Mountains 25:34 Trust and Team Dynamics 27:12 The Everest Expedition: Preparation and Challenges 30:35 Overcoming Adversity on the Descent 36:17 Reflecting on the Summit Experience 41:11 Life Lessons and Future Plans⚡️ In each episode, Paddy Dhanda deep dives into a new human Superpower to help you thrive in the age of AI.Weekly episodes to your inbox:

R.J. O'Young tackles the New Hollywood Movement of the 1970's and how we can relate that movement's scene of independent cinema to our current industry's landscape.Recorded: June 5, 2024Released: June 17, 2024 Film Filosophy 2024www.filmfilosophy.compatreon.com/FilmFilosophyInstagram @film.filosophy

Ryan Alexander Holmes, actor and content creator known for embracing his mixed Chinese and African American heritage, explores the complexity of Intersectionality in media, and why diving into humanity is so important for the art of storytelling.Recorded: April 12, 2024Released: May 20, 2024 Film Filosophy 2024www.filmfilosophy.compatreon.com/FilmFilosophyInstagram @film.filosophy

Get ready to laugh and learn with Stafford and Michael on this episode of "Almost Cancelled" as they chat with former Victoria's Secret model Shanina Shaik and the ever-energetic DJ Georgia Sinclair. They're getting into some serious topics like mental health and today's tricky cancel culture, but with plenty of fun and wild stories to keep things light. Shanina and Georgia share hilarious and unexpected stories, including a surprising dental discovery related to felatio and amusing encounters with other celebrities. Tune in and join the fun—it's an episode you won't want to miss! Also on:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almost-cancelled/id1741407556 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1c9eP3cFV9pI5wBPBf1koO  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlmostCancelledOfficial Add us on: Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/almostcancelledofficial/   TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@almostcancelled  Timestamps: 00:00 Intro  01:13 Why Almost Cancelled 01:45 Mens Mental Health 05:52 Dentists and Felatio  08:57 Postpartum Mental Health 19:21 Thoughtfulness in Relationships 24:07 Communication and Understanding 25:52 Men Need to Feel Appreciated 38:52 Partying with Drake 42:03 Outro  Music by: Alec King https://open.spotify.com/artist/1WcUEKDht7lhgklZZJrzNg?si=6LQvc4s0RM2uhZONfT9B7A Photography: Kyle DeVesty https://www.instagram.com/kyledevesty/ #ShaninaShaik #GeorgiaSinclair #Drake #MentalHealthAwareness #CancelCulture #CelebrityStories #LaughandLearn #RelationshipTalk #AlmostCancelledPodcast #AlmostCancelled

AI. It's here. Do leaders have a grasp of what it is and how to best handle it in their workplace? Dr. McKinley interviews Madison Mohns, an emerging leader in the field of AI and Ethics and a recent Ted Talk speaker on the subject. Madison is currently involved in a global graduate program at Cambridge in London. Listen in to this informative podcast as we join the world wide conversation going on about artificial intelligence.To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency QuestMad About UsVisit Doug's Website: DougMcKinley.comTo Listen to Leadership Currency Podcast: Leadership Currency Podcast

In this episode of the Daily Mastermind, George Wright III interviews Bill Flynn, a seasoned business leader with extensive experience in various high-level roles, including success in IPOs and acquisitions. Bill shares insights on the importance of aligning business practices with scientific understanding to solve preventable problems and create effective strategies. He emphasizes the significance of curiosity, compassion, and understanding team dynamics in business success. Bill discusses his book, 'Further Faster,' offering actionable advice on leadership, team building, and prioritizing cash flow for sustainable growth. The conversation highlights the necessity of a compelling vision for leadership and provides resources for listeners to implement these strategies in their own businesses 01:51 Unlocking the Secrets of Strategy with Bill Flynn 02:09 The Science of Strategy: Bridging the Gap Between Knowledge and Action 04:34 The Power of Thinking Differently in Business 05:04 Exploring the Mind-Strategy Connection 07:52 The Role of Unconscious Bias in Business Decision-Making 11:18 Cultivating Curiosity and Thoughtfulness in Leadership 16:11 Empowering Teams for Organizational Success 17:54 Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Marketing and Team Dynamics 19:21 The Synergy of Marketing, Sales, and Operations 20:27 Leadership Training: Beyond the Basics 22:32 Practical Advice from 'Further Faster' 24:16 Vision, Strategy, and the Importance of Cash Flow 28:03 Creating a Culture of Action and Innovation You have Greatness inside you.  I know you can Learn, Grow and Accomplish anything you put your mind toward.  I appreciate you listening today.  See you tomorrow. George Wright III FREE Daily Mastermind Resources: CONNECT with George & Access Tons of Resources Get access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU. Join FREE at www.JoinTheEvolution.com Mentoring or Marketing Resources: If you are interested in taking your Life or Business to the Next Level… If you are having trouble Scaling your Operations or Creating More Growth… If you need someone to help you Create More Vision, Clarity, Mental Discipline… Mentoring might be the Perfect Option for you.  Email me and I will see what options might best fit your needs.  We have several options like The Academy Mastermind Group, CEO Mentoring or Marketing Consulting for your business.  George@G3worldwide.com.  This is my personal email.  About Bill Flynn: BILL FLYNN has pitched Steve Jobs, has had his book and coaching endorsed by Alan Mulally, Amy Edmondson and Marshall Goldsmith, failed many times, succeeded more than most, and has garnered many lessons from thirty years of studying the science of success  He is best described as a pragmatic Simon Sinek - an optimist and an operator. Bill has worked for and advised hundreds of companies, including startups, where he has a long track record of success in multiple industries.  He has been a VP of Sales eight times, twice a CMO and once a GM of a division of a $100MM IT services company before he pivoted to becoming a business growth coach in 2015. Prior to, he had five successful outcomes, two IPOs, and seven acquisitions, including a turnaround during the 2008 financial crisis. Bill is a multi-certified growth coach including MG100, has a Certificate with Distinction - Foundations of NeuroLeadership, is a Certified Predictive Index Partner, author and international speaker. Bill's best-selling book - Further, Faster - The Vital Few Steps that Take the Guesswork out of Growth continues to garner a 5-Star rating.  Away from work, he is an avid reader and athlete, and enjoys volunteering locally. When he is not off cheering on his collegiate-champion daughter, Bill lives in Concord, Massachusetts, enjoying his next chapter. Connect with Bill: Website http://www.catalystgrowthadvisors.com LinkedIn URL https://www.linkedin.com/in/billflynnpublic Facebook URL https://www.facebook.com/bill.flynn.9022 Twitter URL https://twitter.com/whfjr

In this episode of the Daily Mastermind, George Wright III interviews Bill Flynn, a seasoned business leader with extensive experience in various high-level roles, including success in IPOs and acquisitions. Bill shares insights on the importance of aligning business practices with scientific understanding to solve preventable problems and create effective strategies. He emphasizes the significance of curiosity, compassion, and understanding team dynamics in business success. Bill discusses his book, 'Further Faster,' offering actionable advice on leadership, team building, and prioritizing cash flow for sustainable growth. The conversation highlights the necessity of a compelling vision for leadership and provides resources for listeners to implement these strategies in their own businesses 01:51 Unlocking the Secrets of Strategy with Bill Flynn 02:09 The Science of Strategy: Bridging the Gap Between Knowledge and Action 04:34 The Power of Thinking Differently in Business 05:04 Exploring the Mind-Strategy Connection 07:52 The Role of Unconscious Bias in Business Decision-Making 11:18 Cultivating Curiosity and Thoughtfulness in Leadership 16:11 Empowering Teams for Organizational Success 17:54 Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Marketing and Team Dynamics 19:21 The Synergy of Marketing, Sales, and Operations 20:27 Leadership Training: Beyond the Basics 22:32 Practical Advice from 'Further Faster' 24:16 Vision, Strategy, and the Importance of Cash Flow 28:03 Creating a Culture of Action and Innovation You have Greatness inside you.  I know you can Learn, Grow and Accomplish anything you put your mind toward.  I appreciate you listening today.  See you tomorrow. George Wright III FREE Daily Mastermind Resources: CONNECT with George & Access Tons of Resources Get access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU. Join FREE at www.JoinTheEvolution.com Mentoring or Marketing Resources: If you are interested in taking your Life or Business to the Next Level… If you are having trouble Scaling your Operations or Creating More Growth… If you need someone to help you Create More Vision, Clarity, Mental Discipline… Mentoring might be the Perfect Option for you.  Email me and I will see what options might best fit your needs.  We have several options like The Academy Mastermind Group, CEO Mentoring or Marketing Consulting for your business.  George@G3worldwide.com.  This is my personal email.  About Bill Flynn: BILL FLYNN has pitched Steve Jobs, has had his book and coaching endorsed by Alan Mulally, Amy Edmondson and Marshall Goldsmith, failed many times, succeeded more than most, and has garnered many lessons from thirty years of studying the science of success  He is best described as a pragmatic Simon Sinek - an optimist and an operator. Bill has worked for and advised hundreds of companies, including startups, where he has a long track record of success in multiple industries.  He has been a VP of Sales eight times, twice a CMO and once a GM of a division of a $100MM IT services company before he pivoted to becoming a business growth coach in 2015. Prior to, he had five successful outcomes, two IPOs, and seven acquisitions, including a turnaround during the 2008 financial crisis. Bill is a multi-certified growth coach including MG100, has a Certificate with Distinction - Foundations of NeuroLeadership, is a Certified Predictive Index Partner, author and international speaker. Bill's best-selling book - Further, Faster - The Vital Few Steps that Take the Guesswork out of Growth continues to garner a 5-Star rating.  Away from work, he is an avid reader and athlete, and enjoys volunteering locally. When he is not off cheering on his collegiate-champion daughter, Bill lives in Concord, Massachusetts, enjoying his next chapter. Connect with Bill: Website http://www.catalystgrowthadvisors.com LinkedIn URL https://www.linkedin.com/in/billflynnpublic Facebook URL https://www.facebook.com/bill.flynn.9022 Twitter URL https://twitter.com/whfjr

Welcome to another episode of The Friday Habit! Today, Mark and Ben chat with Richard Weylman, the mastermind behind '100 Proven Ways to Acquire and Keep Clients for Life.'Richard's journey from selling cookware door-to-door to becoming a guru in speaking and customer experience is truly inspiring. He emphasizes the power of connecting with people and nurturing relationships in business.We delve into the 'great reevaluation' phenomenon, where folks are seeking businesses that exude thoughtfulness and empathy. Richard shares practical tips on communicating from the consumer's perspective and creating emotionally engaging experiences.We also touch on the importance of crafting a vision for customer experience and personalization. Plus, we learn from industry giants like Chick-fil-A and Apple about the magic of exceptional customer service.In a nutshell: Treat customers as individuals, stay connected, and be top of mind when opportunities arise. TakeawaysBuilding relationships and connecting with people is crucial in any business.The 'great reevaluation' is happening in the business world, where people are reevaluating their choices and looking for providers who demonstrate thoughtfulness, kindness, caring, and empathy.Communicating from the consumer's perspective and creating an elevated experience fosters emotional engagement with clients.Demonstrating empathy and asking questions in a thoughtful and kind manner can lead to better communication and stronger relationships with clients. Create a vision for the customer experience and focus on the customerKnow the preferred name of customers and use itFocus on the outcomes customers wantAsk why customers left previous providersSend thank-you notes to customers who say noTreat customers as people and stay in touch with themMain Topics00:00 Introduction and Background of Richard Wildman15:46 The 'Great Reevaluation' in the Business World31:33 The Power of Thoughtfulness and Kindness37:35 Elevated Experience and Emotional Engagement45:28 Focusing on Outcomes and Asking Why54:59 Building Relationships and Treating Customers as People  Episode Linkshttps://richardweylman.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-weylman-8a087026/https://twitter.com/richard_weylmanhttps://www.youtube.com/@RichardWeylmanGo to TheFridayHabit.com to find show notes for this episode. There you can also find links to our websites and ways to get in touch. At the bottom of the page you can download our guide to the Friday Habit system that will show you how to set aside one full day each week dedicated to working on your business instead of in your business.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and leave us a review in the Apple podcasts app.If you have a question or a topic you'd like us to cover don't forget to record us a quick voice memo and send it to hello@thefridayhabit.comThanks for listening to The Friday Habit.Until next time. Live every day like it's Friday.Listen, rate, and subscribe!Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts

Richard Weylman, at age 6, Richard was orphaned and lived in nineteen foster homes and attended eleven different schools. Rather than becoming victim of those circumstances he overcame them and has had remarkable business success including as an award-winning general sales managerof Rolls Royce to heading sales and marketing for the Robb Report- A Magazine for the Luxury Lifestyle from its inception until its record liquidity event. A Hall of Fame inducted Keynote speaker Richard has also been inducted into the Customer Experience Hall Of Fame for his legendary work helping brands engage with their customers and retain them. He is the author of two international bestsellers, the latest of which, The Power of Why: Breaking Out in a Competitive Marketplace is in seven languages and is also a CEO Reads bestseller. His next book 100 Proven Ways to Acquire and Keep Clients for Life is available on Amazon or your favorite bookstore. Finally, he is a Horatio- Alger nominee for his philanthropic work on behalf of orphans and widows. In this podcast for managers, Audrey, Lee and Richard discuss:   ·  What differentiates you with today's customers with their experience ·  Concrete examples of right from wrong in service levels ·  Free or inexpensive ways to change your business deliverables to garner client loyalty · Why creating brand evangelists is critical to growing your business “Thoughtfulness, empathy, caring, and kindness are valuable relationship-building traits that no amount of competitor marketing dollars can defeat.”– Richard Weylman Build Credibility and Effective Leadership with the Manage Smarter Podcast Join hosts Audrey Strong and C. Lee Smith every week as they dive into the aspects and concepts of good business management. From debunking sales myths to learning how to manage with and without measurements, you'll learn something new with every episode and will be able to implement positive change far beyond sales.   Connect with Richard Weylman https://richardweylman.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-weylman-keynotespeaker/ Connect with Manage Smarter Hosts ·         Website: ManageSmarter.com  ·         LinkedIn: AudreyStrong                                                                    ·         LinkedIn: C. Lee Smith   Connect with SalesFuel ·         Website: http://salesfuel.com/  ·         Twitter: @SalesFuel  ·         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salesfuel/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maegan Houang, writer, director, co-producer of The Sympathizer and story editor on Shōgun, tackles why it's so important to tell forgotten stories through the medium of filmmaking, and the parallels of American history and American cinema.Recorded: November 22, 2023Released: April 15, 2024 Film Filosophy 2024www.filmfilosophy.compatreon.com/FilmFilosophyInstagram @film.filosophy

Who's the most thoughtful person you know? What's the most thoughtful thing someone has ever done for you or you for someone else? Join me as I discuss thoughtfulness with my friend, Moira Ballard.

Linda Yvette Chávez, showrunner, director, and co-creator of Netflix's Gentefied, talks about what it means to be placed in a cultural box, why our voices should not be limited to apply to just our own communities, and how to get people to think outside of that.Recorded: October 2, 2023Released: March 18, 2024 Film Filosophy 2024www.filmfilosophy.compatreon.com/FilmFilosophyInstagram @film.filosophy

Jann Arden and Caitlin Green begin with their thoughts on the Oscars, covering their favorite moments and speeches, food at the Oscars and after parties, and Sarah wonders who else experiences the Oscars without cable television. The discussion also delves into the controversy surrounding Kate Middleton and the handling of the situation by the royal family. The conversation touches on the importance of supporting films and the future of cinema, as well as the balance between privacy and public interest. The conversation explores the baggage and challenges that come with fame, as discussed through the experiences of Jamie Oliver and Kate Middleton including the double standards and public scrutiny surrounding women in particular. The conversation then turns to the excitement and joy of spring, including spring cleaning and plant care. Sarah's birthday comes up which brings up Caitlin's favourite topic, astrology! She talks about a recent tarot card reading as they compare experiences and beliefs in the spiritual realm. The hosts make an exciting announcement about an upcoming guest appearance by Chelsea Handler on the podcast! Chapters & Topics: (00:00) Discussion of the Oscars (03:02) Al Pacino's Confusing Announcement (04:02) Food at the Oscars and After Parties (06:04) Favorite Moments and Speeches (09:00) Watching the Oscars Without Cable (13:05) Supporting Films and the Future of Cinema (15:02) Discussion of Kate Middleton's Controversy (18:41) The Baggage of Fame (19:37) Jamie Oliver's Perspective on Fame (20:06) The Burdens of Fame and Public Scrutiny (21:41) The Need for Explanation and Privacy (22:05) The Double Standards of the Royal Family (22:19) The Complexity of Meghan Markle's Situation (22:47) The Importance of Withholding Judgment (23:31) Concern for Kate Middleton (24:16) The Public Relations Mishap with the Royal Family Photo (25:05) Excitement for Spring and the Change of Seasons (26:03) The Joy of Spring Cleaning and Plant Care (27:18) The Anticipation of Spring Activities (29:49) The Mindfulness and Thoughtfulness of Spring (32:03) The Freedom from Time Constraints (33:04) The Excitement of Spring Birthdays (34:13 The Celebration of Birthdays (37:01) Birthday Wishes (37:27) Birthday Celebration and Astrology (38:30 Astrological Compatibility (39:11) Personal Experiences with Astrology (42:11) Tarot Card Readings and Spirituality (43:24) Believing in the Power of Tarot Cards (44:06) Career Changes and Self-Belief (46:31) The Importance of Asking for What You Want (47:43) The Power of Manifestation and Positive Thinking (49:47) Exciting Announcement: Guest Appearance by Chelsea Handler (53:08) Upcoming Interview with Chelsea Handler Leave us a voicenote on our website: https://www.jannardenpod.com/ Watch the Jann Arden Podcast on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Context: https://youtu.be/zIPPpsJY39c?si=zF6d5YY09SN7VYh1 Warren Smith ( @SecretScholars  ) recently went viral for posting a short video of him Socratically working through a question of "transphobia" with a student of his. He was subsequently targeted for cancelation by those who have a great disdain for critical thinking, and he has decided to lean into the discourse, rather than shy away. https://youtube.com/@SecretScholars https://twitter.com/WTSmith17 Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce https://cash.app/$benjaminaboyce https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benjaminaboyce --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calmversations/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calmversations/support

Kartik Hosanagar, professor and co-founder of four different ventures, discusses why he became interested in Hollywood's inclusion problem, and what led him to use data as a way to solve it. He also gives his prediction on how AI will impact Hollywood in the future.Recorded: October 30, 2023Released: February 19, 2024 Film Filosophy 2024www.filmfilosophy.compatreon.com/FilmFilosophyInstagram @film.filosophy

Tiffany Frances, writer / director / podcast co-host, gives a little background as to why she decided to start Film Filosophy in this Filosophical Minisode.Recorded: February 4, 2024Released: February 12, 2024 Film Filosophy 2024www.filmfilosophy.compatreon.com/FilmFilosophyInstagram @film.filosophy

Breeding reptiles is essential to keeping the hobby going but there are a lot of things to consider when deciding if you should breed your reptiles. We talk about the space & time requirements and the unethical practice of culling. We wrap up this week's episode with a little chat about friendships. Follow the podcast: - https://www.instagram.com/thewildtypepodcast/ - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildtypepodcast - Merch: https://my-store-efee6d.creator-spring.com Follow Neptune the Chameleon: - https://www.youtube.com/c/NeptunetheChameleon/ - http://instagram.com/neptunethechameleon - https://tiktok.com/@neptunethechameleon - http://facebook.com/neptunethechameleon - https://www.neptunethechameleon.com Follow Lyssa's Lizards: - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZaN6Q4yOt1j36J0-Ml6LQ - https://www.instagram.com/lyssaslizards - https://www.tiktok.com/@lyssaslizards - https://m.facebook.com/p/Lyssas-Lizards-100064470381677/ 00:00 Hot cocoa 02:17 Breeders are essential 5:17 Mass breeding 7:18 Space requirements 9:52 Reptile nightmares 11:24 Space requirements part 2 14:01 Cost and profit 16:08 Time requirement 18:30 Vetting a breeder 23:36 Why do you want to breed 27:03 Culling reptiles 30:28 Finding babies homes 36:47 When life gets busy 38:40 Friendships change 40:08 Thoughtfulness is so important 44:09 If they don't, someone else will --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/message

Netflix's XO, Kitty star Jocelyn Shelfo joins The Art Of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss working on a dude ranch, acts of kindness during her acting career, working alongside Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore in May December and more. Born and raised just outside Atlanta, GA, Jocelyn Shelfo began acting in high school. She soon found herself lighting up the screen. I first saw Jocelyn as spunky debutante Marissa on Amazon's The Summer I Turned Pretty. However, she is perhaps most known as the K-Pop loving, boarding school student Madison in Netflix's Xo, Kitty, the spinoff series of Jenny Han's To All The Boys I've Loved trilogy. Jocelyn also has a supporting role in a film buzzing through this awards season: May December starring Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman.  Follow Jocelyn: @jocelyn.shelfo Follow us: @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul Support the show! (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MINDFULNESS. Lyndsay Soprano reflects on the year 2023 and encourages listeners to find the positive aspects of the past year. She shares her journey of discovering mindfulness and the importance of being present and true to oneself. Lyndsay emphasizes the need to face challenges and eliminate toxicity to grow and live a more mindful life. She also discusses the importance of taking control of one's health and serving others. The episode concludes with gratitude for guests and listeners and a look forward to the year 2024.TakeawaysReflect on the lessons and experiences of the past year and celebrate both the friendships gained and the elimination of toxicity.Embrace mindfulness and be present to discover one's true self and live a more authentic life. Face challenges and dare to step out of one's comfort zone to grow and find fulfillment. Take control of one's health and make conscious decisions that contribute to overall well-being. Serve others in meaningful ways and express gratitude for the support and connections in one's life. Chapters00:00 Reflecting on 202301:26 Discovering Mindfulness05:10 Embracing Authenticity06:09 Facing Challenges07:06 Eliminating Toxicity07:35 Daring to Grow08:32 Taking Control of Health09:27 Serving Others10:25 Gratitude for Guests and Listeners11:22 Messages from 202312:15 Expressing Gratitude13:42 Looking Forward to 2024

Join Alex & Jordyn in an exciting episode where Alex dishes on her latest dating stories and the girls give their perspective on New Year's resolutions. Dive into the world of "No Drink January" and other extreme lifestyle choices for the new year, explore trends for 2024, and navigate the holiday season's complexities. Find out when it's time to start sharing holidays with your significant other and discover the role timing plays in relationships. Plus, the girls add a fun twist by relating zodiac signs to to how men pack their meat, and don't forget the Therapy Tip of the Week to keep to find the right partner. This episode is a dynamic dive into dating, resolutions, and modern relationships to kick off the new year with a bang! Follow us on instagram at @meangirlpod, Alex @justalexbennett and Jordyn @jordynwoodruff. Visit our website for more! https://www.justmediahouse.com Thank you to our partners this week: HELLOFRESH: Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/pages/podcast?page=pages&page=podcast&c=MEANFREE&dm=meals&mealsize=3-2&utm_campaign=podcastfbfl&utm_content=act_podcast_podcastads&utm_medium=cpm&utm_source=podcast&vs_campaign_id=a3245f09-db2e-4ee8-ad25-8d20ac88e66d and use code meanfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active OUAI: Go to https://theouai.com/, and use promo code MEANGIRL for 15% off any product. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Filming Locations and New Year Excitement 00:02:14 - Being Present without Phone Addiction 00:03:59 - The Comment Section Drama 00:05:45 - Trusting My Gut 00:07:45 - Making Healthy Decisions 00:09:43 - Delicious HelloFresh Recipes 00:11:31 - Moving on and making new memories 00:13:29 - Overwhelmed with Kindness 00:15:27 - Spending Christmas in New York 00:17:15 - Moving Forward in Real Life 00:18:57 - Splitting Holidays 00:20:42 - Christmas Plans and Traditions 00:22:30 - Christmas in New York and New Year's Resolutions 00:24:15 - Reflecting on New Year's Resolutions 00:26:07 - Hair Care Tips and Products 00:27:50 - Waking up Earlier 00:29:46 - The Benefits of Waking Up Early 00:31:39 - The Importance of Manicures 00:33:34 - Tik Tok and Shopping Frustrations 00:35:22 - Day in the Life of a New York City Mom 00:37:15 - Less makeup, more natural look 00:39:18 - Hard Alcohol and Grungy Sweatpants 00:41:17 - The Comfort of Long Sleeve Shirts and Boxers 00:43:04 - A Conversation About Male Anatomy 00:44:48 - Misunderstanding Eyelash Extensions and Manicures 00:46:30 - The Time Difference between Men and Women 00:48:18 - Efficiency Levels in Relationships 00:50:12 - Keeping the Honeymoon Phase Alive 00:52:07 - Intentionality and Thoughtfulness in Relationships 00:53:48 - Living Life Spontaneously 00:55:34 - The Importance of Pursuing Your Passion Produced by: Creative Evolution Studios https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As American colleges and universities struggle to foster discussions about the war between Israel and Hamas that don't veer into antisemitism and misinformation, three university presidents testified on Capitol Hill about the current state of Jew-hatred on college campuses. However, their testimony drew widespread outrage over their refusal to condemn calls for genocide against Jewish students. AJC Director of Academic Affairs Dr. Sara Coodin, and AJC Director of Contemporary Jewish Life, Dr. Laura Shaw Frank join us to break down the fallout and give us a broader view of how university leaders are handling this situation.  *The views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views or position of AJC.  Episode Lineup:  (0:40) Avital Leibovich (1:44) Sara Coodin, Laura Shaw Frank Show Notes: Take action to bring all hostages home now. AJC has been working nonstop to support Israel, combat antisemitism, and safeguard Jewish communities worldwide. To support our work today, you can visit AJC.org/donate. Or text AJC DONATE to 52886. Listen – People of the Pod on the Israel-Hamas War: Global Antisemitism Report Part 2: The Impact of the Hamas-Israel War in Germany, Asia, and the Arab Gulf Global Antisemitism Report Part 1: What It's Like to Be Jewish in Europe, Latin America, and South Africa Right Now What Happens Next: AJC's Avital Leibovich on the Hostage Deal and Challenges Ahead What Would You Do If Your Son Was Kidnapped by Hamas? The Good, the Bad, and the Death Threats: What It's Like to Be a Jewish College Student Right Now Learn: AJC Campus Library: Resources for Becoming a Strong Jewish Student Advocate Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've appreciated this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Transcript of Interview with Sara Coodin and Laura Shaw Frank: Manya Brachear Pashman:   Since the horrific October 7 terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas and the start of Israel's counter offensive, American colleges and universities have been struggling to encourage fact based debates and demonstrations that don't veer into antisemitism and misinformation. University presidents have issued and reissued statements that originally missed the mark, and presidents from three of the nation's top universities appeared on Capitol Hill for congressional inquiry that led one to resign and put another in jeopardy. Here to discuss that inquiry and give us a broader view of how university leaders are handling this crisis is Dr. Sara Coodin, AJC's Director of Academic Affairs, and Dr. Laura Shaw Frank, AJC's Director of Contemporary Jewish Life. Laura, Sara, welcome to People of the Pod. Sara Coodin:  Thank you. Manya Brachear Pashman: I want to start with the testimonies by three university presidents last week: Claudine Gay at Harvard, Elizabeth McGill at the University of Pennsylvania and Sally Kornbluth at MIT. Since that, since their appearance on Capitol Hill, President McGill has resigned. And President Gay has survived a debate over whether to oust her from Harvard. For those listeners who didn't follow those hearings, Sara, you were there, right? Can you summarize for us what happened? Sara Coodin:   I was there, and I have to say I was really quite surprised that it went on for as long as it did. There were close to six hours from start to finish. And the kind of publicity that followed over their inability, all three of them to respond to those very pointed and basic questions by Representative [Elise] Stefanik, really happened in the 11th hour. And there was a lot that happened before. There were a lot of important questions and points that were raised before that kind of pivotal moment in the hearings. So I just want to say that, because for those of us who were sitting in the room and listening and watching, there was a lot to sit through. And there were a fair number of questions that emerged that were very onpoint.  And I think as direct as Representative Stefanik's questions were, there were questions about the ability of these universities to access considerable resources. Harvard sits on a $50 billion+  endowment, 350+ years of history, and tens of thousands of faculty. So one of the questions that emerged was, why haven't they been able to address this up until now? What's new in the present commitment?  And I think for me, that was a really central question. Because these are some of the most recognized elite and well endowed universities, in a country that prides itself on excellence in higher education. These are the most excellent of the excellent. So what gives? When they've suddenly decided that this is a huge problem, they're devoting their considerable resources to addressing it.  But you know, to do that, convincingly, I think they have to respond to the fact that this is not something that emerged overnight. This is not something that happened simply in the wake of October 7. It's been brewing for a long time. So why the institutional silence, or turning away from these questions and issues up until now? I think that for me, it was one of the key takeaways before that moment where they were not actually able to respond in any kind of real way to that question about codes of conduct, which in a way is a very limited, very specific question. But I think their inability to come up with a convincing set of arguments and proposals for how they're going to address antisemitism on their campus, either programmatically or through structural innovations, like codes of conduct. You know, people left with very little to take away, there were very few takeaway moments for me in terms of convincing, really proactive measures that they were willing to take that could address the culture problems on their campus.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   Of course, you mentioned the pointed questions by Representative Stefanik. You're talking about her question about, does a call for the genocide of Jews violate the university's Code of Conduct? The presidents really stumbled to answer those questions kind of unequivocally and unequivocally denounce the mass murder, or calls for the mass murder of Jews.  They kept turning back to free speech, right, and academic freedoms on campus and prioritizing that instead. Was that your takeaway? Sara Coodin:   I think that they had prepared for a series of responses that were very suitable for a court of law. And I think they weren't prepared to respond to the court of public opinion, which is essentially what happened. I mean, enough people were paying attention to that hearing, and have their eyes on these universities and on this particular set of problems that's made national headlines.  Before this December hearing, they should have been prepared, frankly, they should have spoken to members of the Jewish community, including representatives from AJC to address what the concerns really are, from our side of things. They seemed very well prepared to defend a very narrow, legalistic notion of what free speech is, of where it starts and where it begins. That is not incorrect. It's not an inaccurate description. But it's one that really misses the larger point.  And I think the directness of those questions by Stefanik, and others, was really a kind of shot, where it where it hurt, you know, because they they weren't able to respond to those basic queries that I think really picked up on some of the basic questions that we have for the schools and for these leaders. What are you doing? And why are you so unable to draw a basic line in the sand that condemns something with a degree of moral clarity that seems convincing? Why can't any of them do that? So I think that's what that question became.  Manya Brachear Pashman: Did you feel like the journalists who covered this hearing also got that? I mean, you talked about six hours of discussion, and really the stories about the hearing focused on that 11th hour, those really, very pointed questions. But did you feel like the coverage really got to the heart of this issue? And perhaps could lead to some constructive conversations going forward or not necessarily? Sara Coodin: I mean, there were some interesting moments. All three university leaders condemned antisemitism at the outset of the hearing, they were asked in a very direct fashion, Do you condemn antisemitism? Yes, yes, and yes.  They were asked whether they stood in support or opposition to BDS resolutions, or to BDS full stop, and two of the three had time to answer and said, we do not support BDS. So that's also significant that they expressed that to hear a top university leader actually say those words is meaningful. Because we've seen, of course, last year with the Harvard Crimson editorial, where, you know, they came out and support of BDS. So to hear the leader of Harvard actually condemn it, and say, This is not represent our position, our perspective. That's significant.  That being said, you know, having sat through the first three hours, or whatever it was, before they broke for a recess, what were the key takeaways up to that point where they had nothing to say and just sort of stumbled? Not terribly many, they seem to be sticking to a very set number of talking points, very clearly focused on saying, you know, free speech matters on campus, which means something that can include hate speech, and unless it turns into conduct behavior, there's nothing we can do. There's nothing we're willing to do.  That was the line and they repeated it and they kept doubling down on it up to the point where they continue to double down on it in response to Stefanik's question. There was a lot of it, too much of that and not enough of the kind of responses that I think we were all wanting and needing to hear from these university leaders. Laura Shaw Frank:  I wanted to just note that the first headline that I saw about the hearings is from the New York Times, which said, Republicans tried to put Harvard, MIT and Penn on the defensive about anti semitism. And to be honest, I just was like, they're really going to make this about a political fight, and not actually engage with the anti semitism question itself. And I actually found that to be quite a horrifying headline.  It felt so egregiously ignorant, and also ignoring the substance, the very real substance of what was trying to happen and what people were trying to get at in that room. So I was really upset by that. And then afterwards, shortly afterwards, there was another headline, which I guess they noticed themselves that they had missed the mark and published another article, some of the same journalists, were the authors of that article, the second piece called college president, the headline was college presidents under fire, after dodging questions about anti semitism. So I thought that was a pretty big turnaround, where they all of a sudden realized, Oh, we really can't make this into a Republicans versus Democrats thing here. This is actually about something much more substantive, much deeper, and much more bipartisan. Manya Brachear Pashman:   You said Sara that the hearing the leader of Harvard denounced that BDS is significant. These are kind of influencers, if you will, these three elite schools, they're influencers in academic circles. But can you give us a broader view about what's happening? You know, we've spoken to Jewish student leaders about what they and their peers are experiencing, but you work with administrators and faculty. I'm curious, from their point of view on smaller liberal arts campuses, state schools, community colleges, what are you? What are they saying? What are you hearing from their point of view? Sara Coodin:   I think the schools that think of themselves as being part of the Harvard Extension orbit, you know, they're not quite Harvard, but they're aspirants to Harvard, they maybe have some of the same students that also applied to Harvard. They've really got their eyes fixed on public perception right now about university leadership. So they're scared frankly, I think they're worried that the next incident that's going to strike their campus is going to produce a moment that may may result in their their ouster, you know, in their being kicked to the curb, because if it can happen at the University of Pennsylvania, it can happen anywhere. And we're dealing with a large cohort of incoming presidents, all three of the presidents who testified before Congress, we're in the first year of their presidency. And that's actually not as unusual as it sounds, there's been a kind of a revolving door syndrome for about a decade now, where these positions used to be for, you know, 2030 years, you'd have presidents sitting in these positions, no more. And so we're seeing a rash of new, I will say, an experience, but new to their roles at their current campuses, university president at a lot of schools, including places like GW, where I think there's a real concern about this being a kind of formative moment for them that shapes the perception of who and what they are about as university leaders.  So I think there is an awareness now that in the post-statement moment, where everyone was called upon to make these amazing, pointed, clear statements, and most university presidents failed, that this, this is potentially, you know, a series of tests for them, where there there can be real failure, you know, and they've seen what that looks like on the public stage.  I think when it comes to very small colleges, they tend to operate in their own little worlds, right, their own little bubbles. And there's often a perception that the kind of media focus is not an important factor. But I think we've seen enough lawsuits being filed, enough title six complaints, to know that that's just not the world that any of these campuses are functioning in anymore. And there's more and less resistance to that as part of the new landscape. The fact is, you know, the media attention to these issues means that no one is really free to operate in an insular bubble anymore.  So I think that in itself might create a kind of extended series of real deliberations on the part of administrations before they issue statements before they jump into the fray. I don't know that that's a bad thing. Thoughtfulness is good. Thoughtfulness, with a concern about messaging, you know, maybe that'll be good for the university community, maybe not. There's an argument that maybe that's not the best thing to actually solve the problem, because the problem can't be solved with messaging. It has to be solved through innovative programming through looking at things like student codes of conduct. And some schools, to be perfectly honest, seem very content to remain exactly the kinds of anti-Zionist microclimates that they've been for years now.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   Can you give us a couple of examples of those campuses, but also some encouraging examples as well? Sara Coodin:   You know, a lot of the smaller liberal arts schools in the northeast and Massachusetts, in New York State have had that reputation for a long time, including schools where the leaders themselves are actually really committed to trying to do something. So Wellesley is a perfect example of that. And the President of Wellesley, Paula Johnson, traveled to Israel with us this last summer. She's wonderful. She's incredibly thoughtful. She was such a formative figure to have on that trip, wouldn't you say, Laura? Laura Shaw Frank: Absolutely. She's an incredible president to have on the trip, who took in everything that we did with such humility and wisdom and an eagerness to learn. And she's an incredible partner for us, and at the same time for campus is a really tough place to be a Zionist. A president can't control fully, and certainly can't overturn in a minute of campus climate. Sara Coodin:   They're under a title six investigation now. There's a set of ingredients there, and a pretty recent history of a bit of an echo chamber syndrome on that campus. It's really tough when you have a small school where already there's a concentrated number of voices, and they don't include a kind of diverse range of questions about Israel and Zionism.  So that's not a very good recipe for inclusion, or for Jewish students who want to go and be themselves and represent their identities as Zionist fully. By all accounts, there are a lot of schools–small ones, particularly–that can foster those kinds of climates that are really not great for Jewish students. And it's a bit of a puzzle when you have a small institution where every voice matters, but there's too much agreement about Israel and Zionism. So there's no real conversation. There's no way to kind of generate real dialogue because there's no one willing to give voice to an unpopular position. Manya Brachear Pashman:   And are there heartening examples? Sara Coodin:   You know, there are and I''m going to name another school whose president we took to Israel this summer, Julio Frank of the University of Miami. I want Laura to speak to this particular example because she has a personal connection to that school now. Laura Shaw Frank:  Absolutely, I would love to speak about the University of Miami. So Julio Frank was just also such a wise and present member of our trip to Israel this past summer. He just drank it in with such depth of character and thought, and has kept the University of Miami as a campus that– look, I don't know what it was like before. My personal connection to it is that my son is a student in their very wonderful bachelor of fine arts conservatory program in musical theater.  So I hear from my son all the time, about how things are on campus. How does he feel as a Jew on campus? And he says, it's totally fine. Peaceful, wonderful. There is an SJP-like group, but it is a moderate group. It is a fairly quiet group. It has not interfered with Jewish students' ability to get everything they need to get out of their education. The Hillel and Chabad are both very active. And President Frank has spoken very, very clearly, both in his initial statement after October 7, and also in joining the Yeshiva University coalition statement, as one of the founding members of it, which was a very, very strong statement.  He's also made a point of speaking on panels together with pillow leadership, like Adam Newman, who's the CEO of Hillel, and has just been a real partner to the Jewish community. He is Jewish himself. He's a Mexican Jew. He's also just a very moral person, he thinks very deeply about morality. He's actually a public health person and in his scholarship. And the University of Miami, I would say this has been a real model campus in terms of keeping the atmosphere, free of harassment, against Jews, and really with clear moral leadership from the top. Manya Brachear Pashman:   You know, Sara, you mentioned having very few takeaways after three hours of congressional hearing largely because it was political theater versus talking points. I am curious, what kinds of thoughtful conversations are unfolding on campuses? Is there any kind of dialogue healthy, open, maybe sometimes angry, but thoughtful dialogue, to move the needle somewhat? Sara Coodin:   There is. We focused on hate speech so much as the one segment of speech that we should all be concerned about. And we should, but there's so much more to campus speech than just hate speech. There's constructive dialogue across difference, which is a term that anyone working in student-facing administrative roles is familiar with. They're familiar with dialogue across difference, and how crucial it is in today's pluralistic student community. If you want diversity on your campus, you have to figure out how to stage and model those conversations. And they have to be constructive.  So schools like GW have been, you know, slowly starting to implement that kind of programming with the aim of showing incoming students what it looks like. I was part of a panel discussion this fall before, you know, before October, that tried to do exactly this. And it was an amazing model, and it was one that they've done before.  And Laura was part of that rollout, which was for student-facing staff. This was for incoming students. And we just went right into it with different perspectives, different identity positions, and addressed questions about antisemitism and Zionism. And they had a parallel session going on about race and racism, that was equally, forthright, they were not saying let's talk about some version of this as watered down and irrelevant, they went straight for it. And they brought in people who could actually speak authentically to difficult questions. And we didn't agree, we didn't all agree, we didn't have to agree. That's sort of the point.  So I think when it comes to programming, that's the model, is to find ways to bring people into dialogue. That model is something other than just shouting matches, reductive talking points, polarized discourse, all the stuff that's happening in the streets, or, you know, in kind of public spaces of campus. But it's probably not happening enough when it comes to these issues. And I think administrators have been loath to address this in a direct way, in many cases, because they feel like it's too hot. You know, it's too likely to inflame existing tensions, which may be true. But I think showing students through creative programming, what it means to engage on these issues. And if you're really skilled, you can create programs to actually get them involved in ways that make them take ownership of the issues and ownership of their own knowledge.  Laura Shaw Frank: I want to note that the person behind the GW programs that Sara was talking about is a PI alum as well. And it's Vice Provost Colette Coleman, Vice Provost for Student Affairs, who went to Israel with us in the summer of 2022. And has been an incredible thought partner. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Some terms, you and Laura were talking about how some terms just don't have a place on a college campus. Walter Russell Mead, also a previous guest on this podcast, had a column in the Wall Street Journal recently in which he argued this generation of college students has never experienced the toll of a world torn by war. And frankly, this generation of college presidents has largely been spared that experience. Claudine Gay was born four years after teach-ins protesting the Vietnam War began at the University of Michigan. Do you think that has led to a lack of moral clarity or a situation where maybe the administrators are listening to the students but the students aren't listening, and aren't learning, and aren't fully comprehending consequences of words and actions? Sara Coodin:   There's always a generational divide in these conversations between faculty, you know, senior faculty, junior faculty, and then students who've grown up with different experiences, their worldview has been shaped by things like new technologies, which simply weren't even a factor, you know, 20, much less 50 years ago.  I think part of the issue that we're seeing is that there is a kind of moment, a very brief one, in the larger context of Jewish history, where were American Jews have experienced a golden age where they haven't, haven't really directly confronted antisemitism, at least not in the overt ways that are so much a part of our history. A lot of American Jews consider themselves to be a pretty seamless part of the fabric of American life and culture writ large. That alone goes quite a long way to understanding some of the issues that we're dealing with on college campuses, where Jewish students might feel like they have no one to turn to, as far as Jewish mentors are concerned, on college campuses, because there's a generation in place, who achieved amazing things.  But I think there was a widespread assumption that there was really no problem that this was a new golden age for American Jews where we could stop thinking about antisemitism as the central defining principle of our culture. And I think we're seeing now, which is something that we've seen many times before, if we take the long view, that antisemitism goes into a kind of dormancy, and then it it resurges, and what is old becomes new again, some of the old tropes attach themselves to new social languages, and they acquire a kind of currency that allows people to invest in them and keep promoting them.  We're dealing with a generation that I am sorry to say in terms of the people who are the permanent residents of campus–the tenured faculty members, the people who are there for life–who seem insulated from the realities that the younger generation are actually dealing with in their social lives and their social interaction with their peers. I think there is a kind of awareness of it on the part of some faculty where they know that there are certain opinions on certain topics that they can't really opine about. Because there's a risk there that the social lubrication that's required to gain acceptance in their field or to have the kinds of conversations they want to have about their subject areas can't happen if they foreground Zionism, if they talk about Jewish identity in certain ways, if they express a certain range of opinions about Israel, so they kind of saw silence, and they see that as a reasonable price to pay.  But I think right now, with the generation of students that's coming up, we're so invested in identity politics as a cornerstone of our identity, that that seems like an unfair trade off, it seems insane to walk into a space that's defined by identity politics, and not be able to talk about yourself as a Jew, and to talk about your relationship to Israel and Zionism, which is such an important part of that for most American Jews.  So I think there is a disconnect there. I think the generation that is older, maybe it's an understanding quite the predicament that young Jews are actually in, because they've found ways to gain advancement in an era where identity politics was not really the current thing. And it's so much is for this generation of students, that they need other tools and better tools to navigate those spaces, conversations, and relationships. Manya Brachear Pashman: I want to go back to teach-ins for a moment. We've seen many promoted in recent weeks as educational events and opportunities for dialogue. Are you finding that is indeed the case? Are they spaces for open and constructive conversations, or do they have open and shut agendas? Are teach-ins not what they used to be?  Sara Coodin: There was one at NYU just this week that was being promoted on other campuses as a zoom event, a must-attend kind of event to help make sense of the conflict in the Middle East. There is nothing balanced or even fact based about the kinds of conversations that are happening in those spaces. And I think it's incredibly dangerous for these kinds of events to be masquerading as educational opportunities for students to learn about a very challenging and very difficult set of geopolitical questions and circumstances. These are not educators who are providing balanced fact-based opportunities for exchange. A lot of these events have taken place and have actually prevented any questions from being raised by people who are sitting on the sidelines and tuning in. Laura Shaw Frank:  I think that side by side with free speech, our universities need to start focusing on what is responsible speech? What does it mean to use this wonderful right of free speech in a way that's going to be productive for our society, without restricting it necessarily.  Where we can have conversations that are so difficult about verge topics, that are rooted in facts that are rooted also in listening across difference, that are rooted in empathy. And that are rooted in lacking in the opposite of ideological silos that are rooted in ideological diversity. And that's something that we've spoken about on this podcast about how much ideological diversity is lacking, how much reading and facts is lacking, and how much dialogue across difference, the skills for dialogue across difference is lacking. And all of those things in our minds are critical for the future of university campuses, not just just for Jews, but the project of higher education in this country.  And the last thing I would say is, we have to wrap our minds around the fact that there is no quick fix here. We have to dig into some serious work. The campuses have to do it. The administrators have to do it. We are here to partner with them to do it. But this is not going to go away quickly. It took decades to sort of create the toxic situation that we're in, and it's going to take a little bit for us to get out of it. So we have to understand that. Manya  Brachear Pashman Well, hopefully some progress will have been made by the time my children get to college. Sara, Laura, thank you for joining us. If you missed last week's pair of episodes, be sure to tune in for a roundup of reports from some of AJC's experts around the world. They shared what efforts are underway to protect Jews and counter the hate that has erupted since the October 7 massacre of Israelis by Hamas.

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