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What if the real problem on your team isn't “people problems,” but the problems your people carry? We sit down with Matt Granados—founder of Life Pulse, author of Motivate the Unmotivated and The Intentional Week—to rethink leadership from the ground up. Matt makes a clear, compelling case for aiming at optimal performance: high output at a sustainable pace compared to yourself. No burnout badge. No hustle theater. Just systems that help humans do their best work without losing themselves.We break down a simple weekly cadence that top teams use to spot issues before they explode. Three questions—What are you focused on? What are you grateful for? What are you working toward?—surface trends, context, and capacity. Matt explains why leaders should listen for patterns over one-off answers, and how kindness (truth with care) beats niceness (comfort without growth). You'll hear the four levels of performance, the pitfalls of managing like a babysitter, and the practical steps to equip rather than enable.• the claim that people don't have people problems, people have problems• what equipping looks like versus enabling• three weekly questions that reveal trends fast• the difference between high and optimal performance• why kindness beats niceness for real growth• using structure and rhythm to prevent burnout• Eagle U's role in early systems thinking• the Take Part Foundation's focus on research, resources, storytelling• daily disciplines to abide and lead with integrityMatt also shares the heart behind the Take Part Foundation, co-founded with his wife Maria after their daughter Natalie was diagnosed with an ultra-rare genetic condition. Their mission—fund research, provide resources like genetic testing, and tell stories—shows what hope looks like in action. It's a masterclass in leading through adversity: build structure, choose obedience over opportunism, and serve people with courage and clarity.If you lead teams, coach leaders, or care about culture, you'll leave with a playbook to boost output without sacrificing well-being. Try the three questions for four weeks and watch the signal emerge. Then act with curiosity, not judgment. If this conversation moved you, share it with a leader who needs it, subscribe for more thoughtful interviews, and leave a review so we can reach more uncommon leaders.Connect with Matt Granados: ➡️ LinkedIn (primary): https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt87granados/➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifepulseinc7163➡️ Website: http://www.lifepulseinc.com/uncommonleaderThanks for listening in to the Uncommon Leader Podcast. Please take just a minute to share this podcast with that someone you know that you thought of when you heard this episode. One of the most valuable things you can do is to rate the podcast and leave a review. You can do that on Apple podcasts, or rate the podcast on Spotify or any other platform you listen. Did you know that many of the things that I discuss on the Uncommon Leader Podcast are subjects that I coach other leaders and organizations ? If you would be interested in having me discuss 1:1 or group coaching with you, or know someone who is looking to move from Underperforming to Uncommon in their business or life, I would love to chat with you. Click this link to set up a FREE CALL to discuss how coaching might benefit you and your team) Until next time, Go and Grow Champions!!Connect with me

The Minimalists speak with Professor Thomas Seager about using ice baths to help minimize pain and chronic illness, uncomfortable activities that get easier over time, a slew of questions JFM has about cold plunge therapy, and much more. Discussed in this episode: How does a struggling person live a relatively productive life with chronic illness? (3:34) What's a previously uncomfortable activity that you now regularly do with ease? (32:56) Right Here, Right Now: Joshua's Top 10 Albums of 2025, Friday Afternoon Minimalist Zooms, and How to Write Better (51:35) Listener Tip: Does Kapil Gupta need a hug? (53:54) Have a question for the show? Call 406-219-7839 or email a voice memo to podcast@themins.com. Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Recorded at Earthing Studios.

The Law of Recognition Part 2 - Uncommon Protégé'sJoin Ev. Taylan as he prays into this biblical key! #christian #bible #supernaturalClick Here To Claim Your Free Offer: https://mailchi.mp/fcruston/claimTo become a monthly partner https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithe...MY TESTIMONY: • When An Atheist Encounters God! (Tayl... Ways to Support the Ministry:Monthly Partner https://revivalway.com/(Monthly partners are invited to a private zoom call and get access to free material) Venmo https://venmo.com/revivalway PayPal https://www.paypal.me/revivalway Tithe.ly https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithe... Check Please DM us on one of our social media platforms! Connect with Ev. Taylan Michael and Revival Way MinistriesFacebook: / revivalwaymiInstagram: / taylan.michTiktok: / taylan.michael

As we close out 2025 and step toward a new year, I'm sharing something personal, prayer-led, and foundational for how I'm approaching business in 2026: my word of the year—UNCOMMON. In this episode of How to Grow My Small Business, I walk you through how God gave me this word early, what it means biblically and practically, and how it's shaping the way I'm thinking about business growth, relationships, income, community, and obedience in the year ahead. If you're a Christian entrepreneur, faith-led business owner, or small business leader who wants results that don't come from hustle culture, burnout, or copying what everyone else is doing—this episode is for you. We talk about what it really looks like to be set apart in business, how to build uncommon relationships instead of chasing visibility, and why faith + profit belong together when stewardship is done well. In this episode, you'll learn: Why “uncommon” is my word for 2026 and how God revealed it What uncommon means biblically (set apart, distinct, not conforming to the world) How to pursue uncommon business results without doing more or being everywhere What uncommon looks like in: business relationships and community building serving clients with excellence and discernment income, stewardship, and money mindset Why uncommon businesses are built on relationships—not algorithms The difference between chasing money and stewarding revenue What I'm intentionally leaving behind in 2025 How obedience (not pressure) will define my strategy in 2026 Reflection questions to help you discern your word for the year Scripture referenced: Romans 12:2 – Do not conform to the pattern of this world Colossians 3:23–24 – Working with excellence as unto the Lord Resources mentioned: Screen-Free Challenge (21 Days)

A plant on the brink. Labor unrest, safety issues, shaky quality, and a community that had lost faith. Steve Matteson stepped into that storm with almost no runway and chose an unconventional starting point: listen deeply, walk the floor, and build a system people actually believe in. What followed is a rare, practical blueprint for turning a failing operation into a proud, profitable, and resilient culture.We dive into the first 48 hours—hour-long one-on-ones, a real gemba tour, and the surprising power of choosing leaders for connection rather than technical stardom. Steve Matteson explains how he ended “mandatory meetings,” made safety and quality everyone's job, and installed a weekly cross-functional cadence with clear inputs and outputs. You'll hear how accountability with dignity defused tension, why inviting injured teammates into root-cause problem solving changed behavior, and how a simple, employee-led newsletter amplified trust and momentum across a 1,000-person workforce.• starting a turnaround with gemba and one-on-ones• selecting leaders for connection over individual brilliance• weekly cadence, “no surprises,” and cross-functional glue• accountability with dignity and ending mandatory meetings• teaching safety and quality as everyone's job with PDSA• physical renewal, 5S, TPM, and visible standards• handling naysayers through open forums and union trust• bold process change with single-pass mixing and stabilization• documenting habits so culture endures beyond the leader• faith shaping mindset, humility, and serviceThis is a masterclass in sustainable change. We trace physical renewal and 5S as symbolic turning points, TPM to reduce downtime, and a bold shift to single-pass rubber mixing backed by meticulous stabilization and transparent communication. Steve Matteson shares how he documented a repeatable operating model in 31 concise chapters, built quarterly off-sites for senior leaders, and prepared the culture to thrive long after he moved on. Underneath it all is a candid look at mindset and faith—guarding the mind in crisis, choosing the next right step, and leading with humility and purpose.If you're trying to revive a team, unify a divided workforce, or make improvements stick, this story gives you the practical moves and the human touchpoints to get there. Subscribe, share this with a leader who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway so we can keep equipping uncommon leaders.Thanks for listening in to the Uncommon Leader Podcast. Please take just a minute to share this podcast with that someone you know that you thought of when you heard this episode. One of the most valuable things you can do is to rate the podcast and leave a review. You can do that on Apple podcasts, or rate the podcast on Spotify or any other platform you listen. Did you know that many of the things that I discuss on the Uncommon Leader Podcast are subjects that I coach other leaders and organizations ? If you would be interested in having me discuss 1:1 or group coaching with you, or know someone who is looking to move from Underperforming to Uncommon in their business or life, I would love to chat with you. Click this link to set up a FREE CALL to discuss how coaching might benefit you and your team) Until next time, Go and Grow Champions!!Connect with me

In this episode, we cover:Why success can quietly lead to complacencyThe difference between common and uncommon leadershipJohn's Seven Ds of TransformationHow executive coaching transforms leaders from the inside outFaith-driven leadership without preachingOvercoming imposter syndrome and fear of failureWhy leaders feel “busy” instead of fulfilledThe power of reflection, discipline, and purposeWhy great leaders focus on who they're becoming—not just what they're buildingResources & Links:Website: https://coachjohngallagher.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjohngallagherInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjohngallagher

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Holiness didn’t disappear…..it was replaced. In this Christmas episode of The Uncommon Christian Podcast, Jon Ellis confronts the quiet erosion of holiness in modern Christianity. Not legalism. Not perfectionism. But what Scripture actually means when it calls believers to live set apart, not as an image to protect, but an identity to walk in. Christmas didn’t come to make us comfortable, it came to make us holy. And when holiness is redefined or avoided, devotion fades, obedience delays, and spiritual hunger slowly dies. In this episode, you’ll discover: ● Why holiness feels outdated in today’s culture ● How Christmas Christianity celebrates Jesus without surrendering to His lordship ● What holiness is, and what it is not ● How to return to a set-apart life without legalism, fear, or exhaustion This message is pastoral, prophetic, and deeply practical, calling believers back to identity, obedience, and a faith worth the cost. Holiness didn’t disappear, it was replaced. In this Christmas episode, Jon Ellis exposes how cultural Christianity celebrates Jesus without surrendering to Him, and why being set apart is still worth the cost. Holiness isn’t a burden, it’s a rescue.

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Tune in to today's Sermon: Mary, an example of uncommon favor Date: December 19th, 2025 Speaker: Clement Adu Amoako Bible verses: Luke 1:26-35 The Promise of a Saviour was said in the Bible by several writers. The first two bible verses would recognize the Promises that were pronounced in the Old Testament Isaiah 7:14  John 4 - Jesus had an encounter with a certain woman who was looking forward to a saviour. Genesis 18:1-30 So many things can come in your way but God can solve them all. Just like Joseph, God solved all the problems he faced Genesis 6:8-12

In this conversation, Uncommon Sports Group's Karlie Flowers and Noah Weiss explore the theme of hope during the holiday season, emphasizing its biblical significance. They discuss the difference between worldly hope and biblical hope, the importance of scripture in understanding hope, and how hope can be present even in suffering. The conversation highlights the need for intimacy with Christ as the foundation of true hope, encouraging listeners to reflect on their relationship with God and the assurance that comes from faith.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Uncommon Sports Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠connect with our community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop authentic, team-issued apparel on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lockeroomdirect.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Send us a textWhat if philanthropy wasn't about wealth at all, but about love made practical? I sit down with my friend Rena Olsen—storyteller, nonprofit pro, and founder of Uncommon Philanthropist—to explore how ordinary people can spark extraordinary impact through simple, repeatable acts of service and smarter giving. Rena shares her winding path from broadcast journalism to agency work to faith-led nonprofit roles, and how a season serving in a village at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro shifted her vision. The result is a movement built on everyday generosity, where small gifts and shared stories can change a neighborhood.We dig into the power of giving circles and why pooling modest annual contributions can become a meaningful grant and a tight-knit community. Rena explains how to build a practical generosity plan—deciding what you will give, where you will serve, and who nearby needs steady support.Rena shares the story behind her book, Maxine's Joy, a children's book honoring her mother's life and raising funds for Alzheimer's causes. It's a tender guide for families navigating dementia and a living example of turning grief into service. Pick up your copy of Maxine's Joy here.Listen to my conversation with Dr. Sal Alaimo about philanthropy here.For a limited time only, Powerful Evidence, our course on evaluation for non-evaluators is on sale for $99 through the end of the year! Get it here.Guest BioRena Olsen is the founder and creator of Uncommon Philanthropist.  The UP platform is a culmination of her calling to generate significant funding and awareness for important causes while utilizing her skills as a storyteller, connector, creative, inspirer and nonprofit consultant to get it done.Rena believes in the transformative power of serving others, which benefits both the giver and receiver of the gift.  She also believes that philanthropy, defined as “love of humanity,” is something we are all called to do…to love and serve one another.  Rena challenges us to be informed, encouraged and to engage in charitable works and giving.  More nonprofits needed new ways to share their stories and engage with donors and volunteers. Before UP, Rena spent her professional years working in marketing communications, crafting campaigns, messaging and events for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Like what you heard? Please like and share wherever you get your podcasts! Connect with Ann: Community Evaluation Solutions How Ann can help: · Support the evaluation capacity of your coalition or community-based organization. · Help you create a strategic plan that doesn't stress you and your group out, doesn't take all year to design, and is actionable. · Engage your group in equitable discussions about difficult conversations. · Facilitate a workshop to plan for action and get your group moving. · Create a workshop that energizes and excites your group for action. · Speak at your conference or event. Have a question or want to know more? Book a call with Ann .Be sure and check out our updated resource page! Let us know what was helpful. Music by Zach Price: Zachpricet@gmail.com

Stress isn't the enemy—poor stress resilience is. In this episode of the Functional Longevity Podcast, we unpack a powerful shift in 2025 research: the goal isn't to eliminate stress, but to strengthen your stress response. You'll learn three simple, science-backed strategies that improve resilience, support mitochondrial health, stabilize mood, and protect your healthspan. If you want to feel calmer, stronger, and more in control as you age, this is a must-listen. #FunctionalLongevity #Healthspan #LongevityLifestyle #StrengthForLife #MentalFitness #HealthyAging #WellnessScience

Growth rarely stalls because the team isn't smart enough; it stalls because everyone is running a different playbook. We sit down with Eric Pfeiffer to explore a leadership operating system that replaces drama with trust and equips people to think clearly under pressure. Instead of chasing a new tactic for every fire drill, Eric shows how a compact set of tools can align how your team communicates, decides, and learns—so talent compounds and execution speeds up.We start with the hard truth about complacency and the “law of the lid”: organizations cap out where leaders stop growing. From there, we dig into symptom versus system thinking. Missed handoffs, slow decisions, and tense meetings are signals of deeper root causes—unspoken norms, conflicting assumptions, and inconsistent accountability. Eric lays out why a shared operating system acts like SOPs for humans, giving teams a common language for conflict, feedback, and ownership. His sports analogy hits home: elite players still lose without a shared playbook; companies do too.The highlight is a high-stakes story. After a confidential pricing file was sent to every vendor, the exec team veered into blame until someone paused and drew the “Kairos” framework on the board. In minutes, the mood shifted from fear to focus. They owned the mistake, aligned the response, and not one vendor defected. More important than the outcome was the reflex they rewired: under pressure, they chose a shared process over old habits. That's the promise of a real operating system—fewer fire drills, faster learning loops, and a culture where leaders train capacity instead of renting fixes.If you lead a growing team, this conversation is a field guide for the moments that matter. You'll hear how to diagnose root issues, codify a simple playbook, and train weekly so the right habits stick when the game speeds up. 

On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean's guest Devorah Benarroch, the co-Founder of the Jewish Healing Network. ⠀ This special episode is an exploration of Devorah's favorite books about health and wellness. Her passion for this literary category extends beyond her professional life. Her home is adorned with shelves brimming with books on nutrition, mindfulness, and personal development. ⠀ On Shabbat, she immerses herself in the latest research and insights, eager to apply them not only to her own life but also to inspire her colleagues, clients and friends. If you also believe that a well-read mind fosters a healthier lifestyle, this interview is for you! ⠀ SUBSCRIBE to “613 Books” Podcast and discover new books every week! ⠀ = = = ⠀ Show notes: ⠀ Featured guest: Devorah Benarroch ⠀ Contact Devorah: info@jewishhealingnetwork.com ⠀ Jewish Healing Network Website: https://www.jewishhealingnetwork.com/ ⠀ Devorah's Book Recommendations: ⠀ “Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon” by Dr. Joe Dispenza ⠀ To purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Supernatural-Common-People-Uncommon/dp/1401953115 ⠀ “The Jewish Guide to Manifesting: Based on Torah Sources and Wisdom” by Rabbi Yaakov Cohen ⠀ To purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/-/he/Jewish-Guide-Manifesting-sources-wisdom/dp/1961602504 ⠀ “The Surrendered Wife” by Laura Doyle ⠀ To purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Surrendered-Wife-Practical-Finding-Intimacy-ebook/dp/B000FC0V4S ⠀ “The Empowered Wife” by Laura Doyle ⠀ To purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Empowered-Wife-Surprising-Attracting-Attention-ebook/dp/B01N540235/ref=pd_sbs_d_sccl_1_1/145-7923421-1314966?pd_rd_w=olgHm&content-id=amzn1.sym.2cd14f8d-eb5c-4042-b934-4a05eafd2874&pf_rd_p=2cd14f8d-eb5c-4042-b934-4a05eafd2874&pf_rd_r=B7KDARJRHE85N1K4JGTB&pd_rd_wg=UJ3Rj&pd_rd_r=ebcc8a33-e6f0-4883-a4ca-ddca0974883c&pd_rd_i=B01N540235&psc=1 ⠀ “The Secret to Miraculous Salvations” by C.T. Friedman ⠀ To Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Miraculous-Salvations-Friedman/dp/B075WTHZZF ⠀ “You can Heal Your Life” by Lousie Hay ⠀ To Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Heal-Your-Life/dp/0937611018 ⠀ “Turn Around Your Emotions” by Orit Esther Riter ⠀ To purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/TURN-AROUND-Emotions-Esther-Riter/dp/1568717121 ⠀ To Purchase “Searching for Heather Dean: My Extraordinary Career as a Celebrity Interviewer and Why I Left It” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Searching-Heather-Dean-Extraordinary-Interviewer/dp/965927050X ⠀ = = = ⠀ Info Mitz Chai, Leah Mitnick's original plant-based juices: https://www.jewishhealingnetwork.com/health-products/new-product-sampler ⠀ FYI Devorah Benarroch ALSO works with Kim Bash Real Estate as the Branch Manager, Ramat Beit Shemesh & Community Development! ⠀ For More Info about Kim Bash Real Estate: https://kimbashrealestate.com/about-2/ ⠀ = = = ⠀ Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger ⠀ Michael's contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: https://michaeldoniger.net/

This week at Venture, Pastor Brandon kicks off the Christmas season with a powerful message from Luke chapter 1, reminding us that Christmas is a story of waiting, trusting, and believing God is still at work — even when He seems silent. Through the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, Pastor Brandon walks us through what it looks like to remain faithful when prayers feel unanswered and promises feel delayed. For generations, God's people waited for the Messiah, and in the middle of silence, God was still moving toward an appointed time. This message is for anyone who has ever wondered:Does God hear me?Does He still see me?Is He still working? Christmas reminds us that God is never late, He is never absent, and He always keeps His promises. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to Venture Church Online00:15 – Pastor Brandon welcomes guests and upcoming Christmas events01:23 – Prayer to begin the service01:48 – Introduction to Luke chapter 102:22 – Christmas traditions and the tension of waiting03:49 – The childhood experience of waiting for Christmas05:11 – Searching for hidden presents and impatience06:00 – The deeper meaning of waiting in the Christmas story06:54 – Israel's long wait for the Messiah08:13 – When faith feels unanswered and obedience feels hard08:58 – Introducing Zechariah and Elizabeth10:14 – Faithfulness in the middle of God's silence11:13 – Living obediently while waiting for God's promise11:39 – The pain and shame of unanswered prayers12:47 – God's promise to Abraham and Israel's hope14:10 – Israel's rise, fall, and loss of power16:04 – Jerusalem conquered and faith shaken18:24 – God's silence and the struggle to believe19:15 – Faithfulness despite disappointment20:18 – “Has God abandoned us?”21:03 – Why Luke begins the Christmas story here21:41 – God hears, sees, and is still active22:09 – Zechariah chosen to enter the temple23:11 – A once-in-a-lifetime moment23:56 – The angel appears to Zechariah25:10 – “Your prayer has been heard”25:50 – The promise of John the Baptist26:39 – Zechariah's doubt and response27:51 – Gabriel's correction and silence28:24 – God has an appointed time29:22 – Encouragement for those still waiting30:05 – The people realize Zechariah saw a vision31:26 – God's opening act before Christmas32:00 – Transition to Mary and the birth of Jesus33:19 – The dilemma of waiting or giving up33:57 – Faithfulness in the middle of uncertainty34:42 – Christmas as a reminder that God is active35:04 – Invitation to respond36:14 – Prayer for those who are waiting37:36 – Ministry time and prayer39:10 – Closing prayer40:40 – Service closing and Christmas reminders

Most Christians aren’t being persecuted with violence, they’re being persecuted with people. Unfriended. Misunderstood. Labeled. Screenshot. Canceled. In this episode, Jon Ellis breaks down what Jesus actually said about rejection and why following Him will cost you socially, but will never cost you your identity. You’ll learn why rejection is often revelation, how to stand strong when people walk away, and how the Holy Spirit empowers you to stay faithful in a culture obsessed with approval. This teaching is bold, pastoral, and prophetic, exactly what Gen Z and Millennials need to navigate the pressure of modern-day cancel culture. If you feel alone, overlooked, or unfollowed because of your faith… this episode will give you courage, clarity, and the conviction to stand with Jesus, even when it seems like you stand alone. Ever felt unfollowed, misunderstood, or quietly excluded because you chose to stand on Scripture? You’re not crazy, and you’re not alone. Jesus warned His followers that cultural rejection would come, and He taught us how to stand firm when the pressure hits. In this bold and pastoral episode, Jon Ellis equips you with clarity, courage, and practical steps to stay faithful when approval fades. If you’re ready to rise above cancel culture and live Uncommon, this episode will strengthen your resolve.

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On this special episode of the GeekWire Podcast, recorded backstage at the GeekWire Gala at the Showbox Sodo, we sit down with five of the inventors, scientists, and entrepreneurs selected as the Seattle region's 2025 Uncommon Thinkers, in partnership with Greater Seattle Partners. Jeff Thornburg spent years building rocket engines for Elon Musk at SpaceX and Paul Allen at Stratolaunch. Now, as CEO of Portal Space Systems, he's moved past chemical rockets to revive a concept NASA studied decades ago but never pursued — a spacecraft powered by focused sunlight. He calls it a "steam engine for space." Read the profile. Anindya Roy grew up in rural India without electricity, came to the U.S. with two suitcases and $2,000, and earned a spot in the lab of a Nobel Prize winner. Now, as co-founder of Lila Biologics, he's using AI to design proteins from scratch (molecules that have never existed in nature) to treat cancer. Read the profile. Jay Graber runs Bluesky, the decentralized social network that's become a leading alternative to X and other centralized platforms. But while most tech CEOs build moats to lock users in, Jay and the Bluesky team are building a protocol designed to let them leave. She sees the network as a "collective organism," and she's creating a tech foundation meant to outlive her own company. Read the profile. Read the profile. Kiana Ehsani came to Seattle from Iran for her PhD and spent four years at the Allen Institute for AI before becoming CEO of Vercept. She and the Vercept team are competing directly with OpenAI, Google and others in AI agents, building efficient agents that handle mundane digital tasks on computers so humans can spend less time on screens. Read the profile. Brian Pinkard spent six months after college flipping rocks and building trails because he wanted to do work that mattered. That instinct led him to Aquagga, where he's proving that the industry standard of filtering and burying "forever chemicals" is obsolete. Instead, he's using technology originally designed to destroy chemical weapons to annihilate PFAS under extreme heat and pressure. Read the profile. Eagle-eyed readers may have noticed we're missing one honoree — Chet Kittleson, co-founder and CEO of Tin Can, the startup making WiFi-enabled landline phones to help kids connect without screens. Chet wasn't able to join us, but we plan to speak with him on a future episode. With GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop. Edited by Curt Milton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Share a commentWhat if the real steering wheel of your life isn't your plans but your heart's hidden lean? We explore Ecclesiastes 10 with vivid images—dead flies in perfume, a fatal leap from the Eiffel Tower—to show how “small” follies corrode trust, reshape direction, and eventually announce themselves through our actions. This isn't about fear-mongering; it's about the kind of uncommon common sense that protects what matters most: integrity, clarity, and a life anchored in truth.We walk through three unforgettable illustrations of folly and turn them into practical guardrails: how tiny compromises stain a good name, why a heart trained by God's Word leans toward blessing and stability, and how behavior reveals belief long before we speak. Along the way, we contrast the modern chase for meaning—hedonism, nihilism, self-made purpose, and even cosmic searches for life—with the grounded wisdom of Scripture. Exploration and sincerity are good; a faulty premise is not. When we ignore the Creator, we jump with a broken parachute, then call it courage.The conversation culminates with a clear invitation from Jesus: “I am the light of the world.” Wisdom is not just advice; it's a Person who brings forgiveness, authority, and hope. If your reputation feels fragile, if your inner compass drifts, or if your actions keep telling a story you don't want to live, this message offers a reset. Guard your heart. Reclaim your aroma of integrity. Let the Light realign your steps for this life and the life to come.If this resonated with you, share it with a friend, subscribe for more studies in Ecclesiastes, and leave a review to help others find the wisdom they're searching for.Support the showStephen's latest book, The Disciples Prayer, is available now. https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/the-disciples-prayer-hardback

Share a commentWhat if the real steering wheel of your life isn't your plans but your heart's hidden lean? We explore Ecclesiastes 10 with vivid images—dead flies in perfume, a fatal leap from the Eiffel Tower—to show how “small” follies corrode trust, reshape direction, and eventually announce themselves through our actions. This isn't about fear-mongering; it's about the kind of uncommon common sense that protects what matters most: integrity, clarity, and a life anchored in truth.We walk through three unforgettable illustrations of folly and turn them into practical guardrails: how tiny compromises stain a good name, why a heart trained by God's Word leans toward blessing and stability, and how behavior reveals belief long before we speak. Along the way, we contrast the modern chase for meaning—hedonism, nihilism, self-made purpose, and even cosmic searches for life—with the grounded wisdom of Scripture. Exploration and sincerity are good; a faulty premise is not. When we ignore the Creator, we jump with a broken parachute, then call it courage.The conversation culminates with a clear invitation from Jesus: “I am the light of the world.” Wisdom is not just advice; it's a Person who brings forgiveness, authority, and hope. If your reputation feels fragile, if your inner compass drifts, or if your actions keep telling a story you don't want to live, this message offers a reset. Guard your heart. Reclaim your aroma of integrity. Let the Light realign your steps for this life and the life to come.If this resonated with you, share it with a friend, subscribe for more studies in Ecclesiastes, and leave a review to help others find the wisdom they're searching for.Support the showStephen's latest book, The Disciples Prayer, is available now. https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/the-disciples-prayer-hardback

I did this thing a long time ago and I did it on accident and it's been the driving force of my life and it's kind of messed up. It means that I chose to not take the traditional path and I've continued to choose to not take the traditional path. My spirituality, my health choices, my food choices, and everyone looks at it and says, "Oh, that's amazing. You have all of these gifts." Yes, I'm grateful. Exceptionally grateful. And at this time of year, even more grateful because gratitude resonates so much higher than love.   I learned the gratitude thing actually from my little mama son. And the thing that I did really was forced upon me after the loss of my spouse. And it doesn't mean that I didn't choose the next steps. It just means that I chose my spirituality and how I was here to help people. How I really have something to share that if I can get one person out of pain in their physical body, their mental body, their business life, their relationships, then I have done my work.   And it takes a lot to stay in that uncommon path. It takes a lot to really stick with it. I know. And I don't call any of it a sacrifice, but I do call it a choice. So, what choice are you making? Are you choosing to not be in faith? Are you choosing to step into something bigger and beautifuler and unknown? The unknown is scary. Trust me, I know that the unknown is scary. I've done so much of the unknown and it's helped me help a lot of folks, yet I'm not done.   And so the choice that we make is moment by moment. I was sitting outside of a business growth conference the other day that I've been part of for many years and this guy sits beside me and he's whispering kind of like this and I didn't understand and we got into a long conversation and it's somebody that I had a conversation with several years ago and I said, "Oh, I remember you. I remember your booming voice." He said, "Oh, I had cancer." And I said, "Well, I'm always sitting at the right table where creator has put me that I need to have the right conversation." And he said to me, "Wow, I don't have that kind of faith." I said, "Well, the only way for me to live in this unique way of choosing is to have faith."   And so choosing faith is a moment-by-moment choice. It's simple, but it's not easy. And it's not simple and it's not easy. It's all of these things all at once. However, we abdicate our choices to others, to blame, to shame, to guilt. And our choices are our power. Our choices are our soul's commitment to what we're doing next.   So, what's your soul's commitment to what you're doing next? Is it your personality or is it your truth what's next? Because faith requires that you choose. And faith requires that you say, you know what, I'm smart. I can figure this out. I can have the income. I can totally do this. And I've walked a lot of people, a lot a lot a lot of clients, small businesses off the ledge of I don't have the money. I don't have what it takes. And it takes faith. It takes active faith to pursue it consistently and to choose it.   So, what are you grateful for? What are you in faith about or not in faith about? And what are you choosing?   Follow & Let's Get in Touch!   Official Links Website: https://sheevaunmoran.com/ Conference: http://epiclifesuccesssummit.com Blog: https://blog.sheevaunmoran.com/   Let's Connect on Social Media Twitter:   / sheevaun   LinkedIn:   / sheevaunmoran   Facebook:    / sheevaunmoran   Instagram:   / sheevaunmoran    

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We explore how belonging, curiosity, and care create better people and better teams, drawing on rugby culture and cross-cultural roots. Josh Sutcliffe shares a practical coaching system for awareness, belonging, confidence, and a freedom model that balances structure with initiative.• origin story shaped by moves across Australia and New Zealand• rugby as connection, identity, and shared language• champion defined as caring, inspiring action, and staying curious• coaching method built on awareness, belonging, and confidence• performance model using codified basics, acceleration, and freedom• grit as rituals to perform under pressure• case studies from college sports and leadership transitions• rebuilding the Philippines' national team and heritage networks• new podcast exploring unseen roles that build performance• how to connect with Josh for coaching and supportPlease share this episode with someone you know who needs to hear itPlease go and give us a five-star review and leave a comment on what you heard todayConnect with Josh: ➡️ LinkedIn (primary): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsutrain/➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EngagePerformanceLLC➡️Instagram: @coachwithjosh and https://www.instagram.com/jsut➡️ Website: https://www.joshsutcliffe.com/Thanks for listening in to the Uncommon Leader Podcast. Please take just a minute to share this podcast with that someone you know that you thought of when you heard this episode. One of the most valuable things you can do is to rate the podcast and leave a review. You can do that on Apple podcasts, or rate the podcast on Spotify or any other platform you listen. Did you know that many of the things that I discuss on the Uncommon Leader Podcast are subjects that I coach other leaders and organizations ? If you would be interested in having me discuss 1:1 or group coaching with you, or know someone who is looking to move from Underperforming to Uncommon in their business or life, I would love to chat with you. Click this link to set up a FREE CALL to discuss how coaching might benefit you and your team) Until next time, Go and Grow Champions!!Connect with me

https://www.aminazamani.com/Welcome to this episode of The Happiness Podcast! In this installment, our host Chris Erthel has an insightful conversation with Amina Zamani. Together, they explore the fascinating link between the brain and our emotional states, delving into the science of inner peace and happiness.Amina shares her expertise and unique perspective on finding true happiness and fulfillment, drawing from her research and experiences in the field of neuroscience. Listeners will be inspired by her uncommon advice on how to achieve greater happiness in their lives and discover a new approach to finding inner peace.Join us as we explore the fascinating world of Behavioral Neuroscience and uncover the secrets to true happiness in this engaging episode of The Happiness Podcast with Amina Zamani.

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We explore how complacency hides inside success and how to replace drift with drive through clarity, filtering, relationships, and honest evaluation. Chris Robinson shares stories from the stage in Cambodia to the “55 is greater than 800” moment that reset his habits and focus.Key Takeaways:redefining complacency as careless security and satisfactory successawareness as the gateway to overcoming underperformanceclarity that cures myopia and hyperopia with the next easiest stepfiltering inputs and environments to align with the desired identitygetting into the right rooms with bigger windowsposture over imposter syndrome by choosing progress over impressevaluation loops and inviting hard truth from trusted peoplefaith as fuel for living fully alive and rejecting comfortpractical mantra of learn a little, do a littleWhy don't you do them a big favor and buy one for yourself, and then buy another copy for your friend as well, and share it with them, and go through the book with them? If you like this episode, be sure to follow Chris on his website, but also share this episode with a friend who you know needs to hear it. And certainly, we'd love it if you could write a review out there to get this into the hands of as many people as we can.=======================================================

In this enlightening episode of the "Uncommon Wealth Podcast," host Phillip Ramsey delves into the essential steps involved in embarking on an entrepreneurial journey. With an empathetic and strategic approach, Phillip addresses the common anxieties and questions that aspiring business owners face, sharing insights from his experiences as an advisor.This episode serves as an invaluable guide for anyone considering a transition from a traditional job to running a business. The discussion kicks off with the importance of setting up an LLC to establish a formal business entity and moves on to understanding current job agreements and their implications for side ventures. Ramsey emphasizes the significance of risk assessment and tolerance, aligning one's entrepreneurial plans with both personal and family needs. He also touches on the critical aspect of financial planning, urging listeners to gain a thorough understanding of their monthly budget requirements to make informed business decisions.### Key Takeaways:* Forming an LLC can make your business venture feel official and provide a strong foundation.* Understand any existing job agreements to ensure compliance when starting a side business.* Creating a business plan and identifying target services are crucial steps for successful entrepreneurship.- Evaluate your risk tolerance to make confident decisions about leaving a full-time job for your business

The 3 specific benefits you'll gain by listening to the end of this episode are: 1. This mental strategy will build your warrior powers of masculine unstoppability. 2. You'll know how to turn a low vibrational hopelessness into high vibrational hope that steers your marriage in the right direction. 3. You'll set an optimistic foundation of connection for landing whatever truth you want to communicate to your Queen. Want the Quickest & Easiest Path to Becoming the Marriage Transforming Hero of your relationship? Coaching - Heroic Husbands Don't Miss The Upcoming Intake to the brand NEW Heroic Husbands Training and Community platform: Community Platform - Heroic Husbands Do the Heroic Husbands 3 Masculine Leadership Characteristics Self-Assessment: Home - Heroic Husbands I want to hear from you! Click the link to send me a 90sec voice message with questions or suggestions for relationship topics you'd love me to cover. Send Mark voice message Now To connect with Mark's Queen and her incredible work: Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers podcast  

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We explore what it takes to lead with courage and clarity when comfort pulls you off course. Chris Granger shares the story behind his new book, the move to a working farm, a serious injury, and the simple, repeatable practices that help men lead well.• spiritual warfare and the call to fight back• the gap between fellowship and discipleship• seven areas of leadership for Christian men• the Paul and Timothy mentoring model• simplifying Scripture into action steps• using the book as a practical toolkit• trials that build endurance and patience• integrating faith with career and family• Bible app plans and the “I'm Just A Guy” series• a one-sentence leadership mantra on obedienceHit that share button to send this to someone who needs itLeave a five-star review and a comment to help more leaders find the showTune in now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

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How do you carve a turkey without losing the crispy skin? What kind of pie should you make if you're sick of apple? And what's the world's easiest pie crust? This week, chefs Jet Tila and Dominique Ansel join Chris Kimball to answer your Thanksgiving cooking questions. Plus chef Jesse Griffiths goes hunting for wild turkeys; José Andrés, Melissa Clark, Joe Yonan and Monti Carlo reveal why they're tired of serving the big bird (and what they're making instead); and our friends and listeners share their most unique holiday traditions.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

In this episode Jake and Gerb talk about our next marker of a Healthy Student Ministry - Uncommon Care & Acceptance! This episode is a little longer than most but is great to send to anyone you are coaching or maybe another youth pastor who could be encouraged! Take a listen as we discuss The Lead222 Summit, what uncommon care looks like in today's culture, and our first installment of Gerb Gab - you don't want to miss it! p.s. - Jake is a Cornhole championBo Challenge: Disconnect value from behavior when having tough conversations with students!The 40 I Am cards link: https://beagoby.store/products/forty-i-ams-cards FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @lead.222-------Did this conversation resonate with you? Do you have a suggestion for a future episode? We want to hear from you! Write us at info@lead222.com Help us grow the community!Subscribe, share, and leave a review.For more information about Lead222 or find a community of leaders in your area: ⁠⁠⁠www.lead222.com ⁠⁠⁠Lead222 Youth Ministry Staffingwww.Lead222/⁠⁠⁠staffing.com⁠⁠⁠

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Earlier this year, researchers at the University of Washington published a paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on the spotted ratfish, sometimes called a ghost shark. It’s one of the most common fish you’ll find in the Puget Sound and it has teeth in an unexpected place. The study’s authors say that, not only is this unusual, but it also tells us something very interesting about evolution. GUEST: Karly Cohen, post-doctoral researcher at Friday Harbor Labs RELATED LINKS: PNAS: Teeth outside the jaw: Evolution and development of the toothed head clasper in chimaeras Smithsonian: This Deep-Sea Fish Has Teeth on Its Forehead—and It Uses Them for Sex University of Washington: This common fish has an uncommon feature: Forehead teeth, used for mating Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I think we could all use some help when it comes to holiday gatherings or just larger family gatherings in general. Uncommon situations often produce the unexpected, so let's talk through some tools that simplify what might already be complicated enough. I have ten super simple ideas to simplify your gathering, and even if you try one, I think it'll make your life a little bit easier.  Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy.  Episode #133: Ten Helpful Thanksgiving Strategies The Only Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe You'll Ever Need Underrated Overrated Game Cards Episode #437: Ten Things I Always Do When I Have People Over Codenames Hues and Cues Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza Bananagrams Just One Sign up for our every-other-week podcast recap email called Latest Lazy Listens. Sign up for my once-a-month newsletter, The Latest Lazy Letter. Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links) Download a transcript of this episode. Want to share your Lazy Genius of the Week idea with us? Use this form to tell us about it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Podcast is sponsored by Wayfair. Go to https://wayfair.com to shop a huge outdoor selection! Every style. Every Home.This Podcast is sponsored by Uncommon Goods. Go to https://www.uncommongoods.com/mommydaddytalk for 15% off your next gift!0:00 Intro 19:18 sara in high school / being younger in general 24:35 parties and events / Sara's day (life) 28:17 how did you meet your partner / where to find someone… 34:00 Wayfair ad 34:39 Zoo Culture Miami 35:48 the murder case... 38:35 the new mayor of New York / Politics 42:18 how do you differentiate the super rich from the rich 46:36 Uncommon goods Ad 47:40 favorite horror movie / girls being afraid… 53:29 do crystals work?

Alex (Chord_O_Calls) and former pro player Marc Anderson review all the commons/uncommons in Avatar: The Last Airbender! Marc set review grades: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/10ab962ac03b4774b7cd2cb8bec152af Alex set review grades: https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/6554520225504ef9a3d5360c062a8274 Limited Level-Ups Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/limitedlevelups Limited Level-Ups Discord: bit.ly/jointhedischord Alex's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/chord_o_calls Limited Level-Ups Podcast:https://limitedlevelups.libsyn.com/ Alex's Coaching Email: chordocoach@gmail.com UntappedGG Affiliate Link (download today! It helps the channel) : https://mtga.untapped.gg/companion?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=chordocalls

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Phillip Ramsey dives into the origins of his uncommon approach to financial advising. Disillusioned with the traditional, cookie-cutter models, Phillip shares how personal experiences and a desire for meaningful, personalized financial strategies led him to create Uncommon Wealth Partners. Reflecting on conversations with aspiring entrepreneurs like his cousin's son, Phillip emphasizes the importance of leveraging individual talents and passions to create wealth that truly resonates with one's life goals. This episode explores the concept of using personal strengths as the best assets to pursue a rewarding and impactful career.

My guest on the show today is Gwen Hofmeyr, Founder and Senior Analyst at Maiden Financial. In this episode, Gwen walks us through her unique research methodology — which she refers to as “financial archaeology.” This is a process built around extremely deep, original investigative work designed to uncover uncommon information — insights that simply aren't available in typical company reports or mainstream research. We discuss how Gwen routinely spends 200 to 600 hours analyzing a single company, validating market share by breaking down thousands of individual products, and constructing an understanding of a business that is entirely independent of management narrative and sell-side opinion. We also talk about how this approach leads to owner-level conviction, and why that conviction matters so much in the microcap universe, where volatility is high and broad consensus is often absent. Gwen also shares why some of the most compelling opportunities she's finding today are in Europe, particularly in industrial and lagging-edge technology companies, and how AI is actually increasing the value of deep human research — not replacing it. For more information about Maiden Financial, please visit: https://www.maidenfinancial.io/ Planet MicroCap Podcast is on YouTube! All archived episodes and each new episode will be posted on the Planet MicroCap YouTube channel. I've provided the link in the description if you'd like to subscribe. You'll also get the chance to watch all our Video Interviews with management teams, educational panels from the conference, as well as expert commentary from some familiar guests on the podcast. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft

In this episode, Kristen welcomes Alreen Haeggquist, a seasoned lawyer, author, and advocate, who shares how unprocessed trauma resurfaced in her body, marriage, and early motherhood. They explore breaking generational silence, setting boundaries with family, and finding the courage to speak out. www.alreen.com   When you purchase these books through these Amazon affiliate links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you:   1. Alreen Haeggquist's Book:   Fired Up: Fueling Triumph from Trauma:  https://amzn.to/430Fy8A:    2. Alreen Haeggquist's book recommendation: Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon: https://amzn.to/4huwS05 3. Kristen's book recommendations for inner child work:   Homecoming: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child: https://amzn.to/3Lh9SWl   Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For my full Disclaimer please go to www.kristendboice.com. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.