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Dive into Episode #158 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest retired Chief Fire Officer Tiffanye Wesley, the Chair of the Black Chief Officers' Committee. Chief Wesley is the first female chair of the BCOC in its 40-year history and assumes this role after a string of barrier-breaking accomplishments over a 30-year career in the fire rescue service. Chief Wesley shares some of the challenges that she experienced and overcame in a system not designed for her success.
At Dick Cheney’s funeral in Washington National Cathedral, George W. Bush praised his former vice president as “solid, reliable, and rare,” focusing on loyalty and service. The bipartisan gathering included former Pres. Joe Biden and all living former VPs. Notably absent were Pres.. Donald Trump and VP JD Vance, who were not invited amid lingering political rifts. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does executive presence actually mean, and how do you develop it when you're stuck in the middle? Today's guest, Jennifer Jensen, author of "Developing Authentic Leaders", breaks down the specific mindset shifts that separate directors from VPs—and why most middle managers stay focused on the wrong things. You'll discover why strategic thinking isn't a natural talent but a learnable skill, the mistakes that keep talented people invisible, and how to influence without formal authority. Jennifer also shares the truth about advancing when your organization won't invest in you, and practical steps you can take starting today. Whether you're wondering why some people rise effortlessly or feeling stuck despite doing great work, this episode gives you a clear roadmap for building executive presence and getting promoted. Follow The Made Leader for more leadership insights and strategies. For links mentioned, visit www.growthsignals.co Connect with Jennifer: info@authenticleader.ca Connect with Jen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenparnold/ Website: https://growthsignals.co/
Fredrik snackar med Andreas Ekeroot (mannen från avsnitt 603!) om abstraktioner, Ash, och annat. Vi börjar med att diskutera abstraktioner lite mer allmänt, från filsystem via abstraktioner i språket Go till Fredriks favoritabstraktion (eller i alla fall den första han kom att tänka på). Sedan berättar Andreas om ramverket Ash och dess abstraktioner, och hur han med glädje använt det för att generera en hel massa back-office och annat utifrån sin domänmodell. Fredrik undrar om inlärningskurvor, tankesätt, och om det inte känns som att man ska riskera att bli inlåst i ett ramverk av den typen. Som avslutning snackar vi lite om att ta bort abstraktioner, och känner oss peppade kring Gleam. Ett stort tack till Cloudnet som sponsrar vår VPS! Har du kommentarer, frågor eller tips? Vi är @kodsnack, @thieta, @krig, och @bjoreman på Mastodon, har en sida på Facebook och epostas på info@kodsnack.se om du vill skriva längre. Vi läser allt som skickas. Gillar du Kodsnack får du hemskt gärna recensera oss i iTunes! Du kan också stödja podden genom att ge oss en kaffe (eller två!) på Ko-fi, eller handla något i vår butik. Länkar Andreas Avsnitt 603 Tidigare avsnitt med Andreas Monader Filsystem Postgres fsync Go "Gammal" React - med klassbaserade komponenter istället för funktionsbaserade Codemod Goroutines Tuplar Struct tags Brutalism Elixir Marvin i Liftarens guide till galaxen Hellboy DSL - domänspecifika språk Ash Graphql Hibernate ORM ETS - Erlang term storage Stöd oss på Ko-fi Phoenix Liveview CRUD Thundering herd Ash-boken av Rebecka Le och Zach Daniel Genserver REPL - Read-eval-print-loop Fly.io Heroku Coreos Flatcar - en pytteliten Linux Podman Asdf - verktygsversionshanterare Asdf - podden Openstreetmap Zach Daniel - skapare av Ash Django NIF:ar - native implemented functions Erlang: the movie Elm Zig Gleam Titlar Mannen från avsnitt 603 Monader är en abstraktion Det är en upplevelse Vi har inga garantier, men fort går det Databaser som sparar Fsync är en skurk Code reviews baklänges Go känns väldigt brutalistiskt Öststatskraft Folkets öststatsklump Inga dekorationer, bara HUS Alla abstraktioner hela tiden Nu sitter vi här med Hibernate Tryck på stora generera-knappen Jag har byggt en thundering herd Thundering herd of admins På giganters axlar Stora kod-knappen Kunskap på Y-axeln Mikrodosera kunskap Abstraktioner som andra har byggt Fast i en hyperskalär Varför är det här en stor grej? Det bästa lekplatserna i världen Abstraktionsvision Typiskt förr Gleam-positiv
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In this episode of Mostly Growth, CJ Gustafson and Kyle Poyar dig into what it means to be useful rather than just right at work, exploring how communication, empathy, and impact matter more than technical precision as careers mature. They share candid lessons from their own paths—CJ's focus on making others look good to earn promotions and Kyle's evolution into a domain expert through public writing—before unpacking what separates good from great VPs of Sales with insights from Pavilion founder Sam Jacobs. The conversation then shifts to OpenAI's “too big to fail” claims, the economic ripple effects of AI infrastructure spending, and how finance leaders can stay grounded in reality. Rounding out the episode, the hosts preview their latest research—CJ's “Agentic Finance” report on AI in the finance stack and Kyle's 2025 SaaS Benchmarks—and close with lighthearted banter about founder age stats, home maintenance mishaps, and the price of professional Christmas lights—LINKS:Mostly Metrics: https://www.mostlymetrics.comCJ on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-gustafson-13140948/Growth Unhinged: https://www.growthunhinged.com/Kyle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-poyar/Slacker Stuff: https://www.slackerstuff.com/Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/slackerstuff/https://sarahcharlton.substack.com/p/from-being-right-to-being-usefulhttps://www.highalpha.com/saas-benchmarkshttps://www.mostlymetrics.com/p/presenting-the-state-of-the-agentic-financial-stackhttps://www.mostlymetrics.com/p/finance-in-2030https://worksinprogress.co/issue/the-algorithm-will-see-you-now/https://www.theinformation.com/briefings/openai-ceo-sam-altman-forecasts-20-billion-annualized-revenue-yearhttps://www.growthunhinged.com/p/your-pricing-is-broken—RELATED EPISODES:When the marketing math doesn't math | with Emily Kramerhttps://youtu.be/sSuoV_YSrlwGetting fired 4 times made me a founder | Sam Jacobs of Pavilionhttps://youtu.be/8X-JVOF-1A0How To Win at Early Stage Sales With the Guy Who Helped Take Snyk From $0 to $100M+https://youtu.be/VKrZCte8fyM996 Culture, Exploding AI Bills & SaaS Chaoshttps://youtu.be/qhrxDL0gsRo—TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Preview and Intro00:02:18 Sponsors – Pulley and Metronome00:05:09 Flight Cancellation and Airport Chaos00:07:58 Being Right vs. Being Useful00:11:17 Getting Promoted Early by Making Others Look Good00:15:25 What Separates a Good VP of Sales from a Great One00:18:24 Sales Leaders as Capital Allocators00:21:14 The Organizational Tax of Sales Support00:22:33 Is OpenAI Too Big to Fail?00:25:31 AI Investments, Alternatives, and Market Impact00:27:50 Bailouts and Economic Reality00:28:20 Agentic Finance and the AI-Driven Finance Stack00:31:43 SaaS Benchmarks Report 2025 Overview00:33:59 Growth Rates by ARR Tier and Scale00:35:40 AI's Impact on Engineering Teams00:37:45 Age and Startup Success00:39:42 Building Durable Businesses Over Time00:41:25 Something You Tried This Week – HVAC Cleaning00:43:19 Outsourcing Holiday Cheer – Professional Light Installation00:47:08 Credits – Mostly Growth Closing Remarks—SPONSORS:Pulley is the cap table management platform built for CFOs and finance leaders who need reliable, audit-ready data and intuitive workflows, without the hidden fees or unreliable support. Switch in as little as 5 days and get 25% off your first year: https://pulley.com/mostlymetricsMetronome is real-time billing built for modern software companies. Metronome turns raw usage events into accurate invoices, gives customers bills they actually understand, and keeps finance, product, and engineering perfectly in sync. That's why category-defining companies like OpenAI and Anthropic trust Metronome to power usage-based pricing and enterprise contracts at scale. Focus on your product — not your billing. Learn more and get started at https://www.metronome.com—#MostlyGrowthPodcast #StartupFinance #AIPodcast #SaaSLeadership #GoToMarket This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cjgustafson.substack.com
After 1,500+ conversations with CDOs and VPs of data , guest Malcolm Hawker noticed a disturbing pattern: a "limiting mindset" that causes data leaders to fail. He argues that too many leaders blame external factors such as "culture" , "data literacy", or a lack of support rather than taking accountability for delivering value.In this conversation, Malcolm breaks down how this mindset is reinforced by the analyst and consultant community and why it leads to a "value fatigue" where no one can prove their own ROI. He offers a clear path forward, starting with a simple 3-question framework for any new CDO and explains why "culture" is actually an outcome of delivering value, not a prerequisite for it. We also discuss his new book, "The Data Hero Playbook," tackle the "AI Ready" myth , explaining why conflating it with "BI Ready" is holding companies back and why your data is likely "good enough" to start right now.
Keye helps private equity investors accelerate deal evaluation through AI-powered quantitative analysis. In a recent episode of Category Visionaries, I sat down with Rohan Parikh, Co-Founder and CEO of Keye, to explore how his team bridges the gap between AI capabilities and the 100% accuracy requirements of financial due diligence—enabling PE firms to say no to deals earlier and focus resources on the right opportunities. Topics Discussed: Why ChatGPT-style search and summarization tools fail in PE workflows—summaries don't drive investment decisions The technical challenge of achieving 100% deterministic accuracy while maintaining AI contextualization capabilities How market timing created unexpected GTM momentum: PE operating partners watching portfolio companies transform with AI became receptive to internal tooling Persona-specific cold email strategies that demonstrate workflow understanding rather than biographical personalization Design partner economics in conservative industries: accepting
The old PM career playbook doesn't work in the AI era. In this episode of The Skip, we lay out a new career framework for product managers, and it's a lot more “choose your door” than “climb the ladder.” If you're wondering whether to stay in big tech, jump to an AI startup, double down as a builder, or rethink your whole path, this one's for you. We talk about why your hard-won product intuition is quietly becoming obsolete, why some ex-VPs are happily taking senior IC roles, and how to prepare for what's coming next.Key topics• Why your product intuition is outdated — and how to “go back to school” without quitting your job• Why company quality now matters more than your title, comp band, or level• What elite AI companies are actually looking for in PMs• The builder vs factory mindset: are you obsessed with the product, or with the machine that ships it?• How to choose between Big Tech, hot AI startups, healthy growth companies, or founding• A three-part reality check on constraints: compensation, location, and pace• The truth about 9–9–6 and AI startups: when extreme pace is worth it, and when it's just branding• Why “coasting” in big tech is mostly a myth• Remote vs hub tradeoffs: what you gain and lose by moving to SF or NYC• Why this is Part 1 — and what we'll go deeper on next in the PM Career Framework for AI seriesWhere to find Nikhyl:• Twitter/X• LinkedInWhere to find Carly:• LinkedIn• She Leads Podcast• Twitter/XJoin The Skip:• Skip Coach• Skip CommunityFind The Skip:• Website• Substack• YouTube• Spotify• Apple PodcastsTimestamps(00:53) Why the PM career framework needs to be rewritten for AI(03:35) Why ex-VPs are happily taking senior IC roles(06:07) Why your current product intuition is becoming obsolete(11:46) Why AI-first companies only want hands-on PMs(14:40) How to choose between Big Tech, AI startups, growth companies, or founding(18:06) How to actually upgrade your product intuition on the job(25:13) What's really happening with PM compensation in 2025(33:46) Why true AI startups are rarely remote-first(42:42) What 9–9–6 culture at AI companies actually looks like(50:52) The myth of work–life balance in growth environments(55:40) The builder vs factory mindset(60:29) Are you obsessed with the product or the factory that ships it?(67:11) The key takeaway for PMs making career moves in 2025Don't forget to subscribe to The Skip to hear me coach you through timely career lessons. If you're interested in joining me on a future call, send me a note on LinkedIn, Threads, or Twitter. You can also email me at nikhyl@skip.community This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theskip.substack.com
Fredrik snackar med först Johan Thelin och sedan Daniel Raniz Raneland om paradigm, och om konferensen Lindholmen software development day som alla tre nyss deltagit i. Konferensen firade tjugo år och hade just paradigm som tema, vilket fick Fredrik att undra dels vilka trender som egentligen betytt mycket under de senaste årens utvecklande, dels varför man måste ta till så stora ord hela tiden. Det blir tankar om expertens död, att skydda folk från möten, fördelar och nackdelar med molnet, Kubernetes vara eller inte vara, en nypa funktionell programmering, och givetvis lite om själva konferensen. Och: går för få seniora utvecklare på konferenser? Ett stort tack till Cloudnet som sponsrar vår VPS! Har du kommentarer, frågor eller tips? Vi är @kodsnack, @thieta, @krig, och @bjoreman på Mastodon, har en sida på Facebook och epostas på info@kodsnack.se om du vill skriva längre. Vi läser allt som skickas. Gillar du Kodsnack får du hemskt gärna recensera oss i iTunes! Du kan också stödja podden genom att ge oss en kaffe (eller två!) på Ko-fi, eller handla något i vår butik. Länkar Paradigm Lindholmen software development day Johan Thelin Tidigare avsnitt med Johan Raniz Raneland Tidigare avsnitt med Raniz Øredev The pragmatic programmer The mythical man-month 996-kulturen Wirelesscar Johan på Mastodon Nextcloud Pi desk rack - Deskpi rackmate NUC Pi-hole - blockerar annonser Stöd oss på Ko-fi F# Lars Cloud exit Amazon-nedtiden för ett par veckor sedan Function as a service Kubernetes Minikube Openstack Webrtc Electron och prestandaproblemet på Mac Postman Bruno Tauri HTMX AJAX Jquery Onshape Wordpress Gutenberg Testdriven utveckling Accelerate Titlar Prat om paradigm Nerd at heart Stort, flummigt ord Expertens död Hur hög är en vertikal? Matris av kompetens Möten om kod Det finns inget idealiskt Komplexiteten ligger i systemet Statisk länkning av idag Glada molnmänniskor Vad gör faster idag? Landa i en e-postadress Det sämsta av två världar Jag duckade temat lite Svårt att tänka i paradigmer Stort kluven till Kubernetes Uppfriskande lättviktigt Magkänsla och erfarenhet
You raised Series B. Now what? If you're a tech founder in a Series B company, you're scaling fast, refining product, and chasing metrics. But while your team builds the tech, who's building the trust? In this solo episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the blind spot I see across nearly every high-growth company: invisible leadership teams. You've got funding, product-market fit, and momentum—but if your leaders can't communicate externally with clarity, credibility, and confidence, you've got a serious growth liability. I'm not talking about polishing LinkedIn bios or posting more. I'm talking about turning your operators into trusted voices that support your brand, build stakeholder confidence, and drive real business outcomes. Let's talk about what Series B companies are getting wrong, and how to fix it before your competitors outshine you. What you'll learn: Why most Series B companies are ignoring a critical growth driver The external influence blind spot that's holding your leadership team back Real talk on why product alone won't get you to Series C What perception has to do with fundraising, talent, and enterprise deals Why silent CTOs and invisible VPs are costing you credibility How to equip your team to lead out loud, not just operate in the background Your Next Steps: Access the white paper: External Influence: The Currency Every Leader Must Carry. https://externalinfluence.us Follow Shayna on LinkedIn: http:/linkedin.com/in/shaynarattler Visit our website: https://shaynadavisconsulting.com
It's budget season—and chances are, your process is more fragmented than you think.In this episode of the Multifamily Collective, I share why most multifamily budget models fail before they even launch—and what to do about it. Whether you're using Excel, Yardi, RealPage, or tools like Visibly, the platform isn't the problem.The problem is the process.Here's what's really happening behind closed doors:VPs are building their own forecasts, with no alignmentSite teams are left out of critical decision-makingC-suite assumptions are disconnected from the reality on the groundBudgets are finalized in isolation, then handed down as gospelAnd the result? Missed numbers. Misalignment. And a whole lot of finger-pointing.What you need is a collaborative budgeting process—one that includes your site teams, regional leaders, and executive council from day one. Because when everyone has a voice, the forecasts become real. The buy-in becomes stronger. And the outcomes become achievable.This isn't just about hitting numbers. It's about building trust, driving performance, and showing up with clarity across every level of your organization.If this resonates, hit like, subscribe, and drop a comment below. How is your team approaching 2026 budgets? Let's learn from each other.
A monthly show where Max and Seth take a trip down memory lane to see what happened in the last 4 weeks of Monero.GeneralObscura VPN adds Monero supporthttps://x.com/obscuravpn/status/1985363499208368134Absolutely fantastic VPN with a novel, dual-entity modelMyMonero shutting down, handing over the reigns to Cake Wallethttps://monero.observer/mymonero-to-shut-down-january-6-2026/Jan 6 2026: MyMonero service completely offlineFeb 6 2026: All MyMonero data permanently destroyedMonerotopia happening in Mexico City, Feb 12-15thhttps://monerotopia.com/Monerokon folks release XMRposhttps://github.com/MoneroKon/XMRposA new PoS-focused Monero app, making it easier for in-person merchants to accept Monero paymentsAndroid-only for nowWith printer support for receipts!MAGIC releases "Skylight", a new Monero lightwallethttps://skylight.magicgrants.org/No default LWS server, have to use your ownBuilt on Flutter, using Cake's library for Monero, vtnerd's LWS library, and Cypher Stack's Arti/Tor librarygetmonero.org redesign proposed via new CCShttps://repo.getmonero.org/monero-project/ccs-proposals/-/merge_requests/620Preview: https://getmonero-redesign-impl.vercel.app/Still early, not clear if it will be approved by the community or deployed over the existing websiteSoftware UpdatesMonero v0.18.4.3 releasedhttps://monero.observer/monero-v0.18.4.3-fluorine-fermi-released/Important upgrade to further combat malicious spy nodes on the Monero networkMakes it much harder for a bad actor to spin up many spy nodes in a single subnet and be effectiveRun your own node!https://expatriotic.me/monero/https://sethforprivacy.com/guides/run-a-monero-node/Cake Wallet v5.5 releasedhttps://blog.cakewallet.com/your-cake-wallet-just-got-a-serious-upgrade-trezor-bitbox-base-the-look-youve-been-asking-for/MONERO ORANGE IS BACK!!!Initial Trezor support, Monero support via Trezor coming laterMonfluo updated to v0.9.2https://codeberg.org/acx/monfluoFork of a fork of a fork, originally based off of MonerujoAndroid-only, Monero-only walletIMPORTANT LINKS https://freesamourai.comhttps://p2prights.org/donate.htmlhttps://ungovernablemisfits.comVALUE FOR VALUEThanks for listening you Ungovernable Misfits, we appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy the shows.You can support this episode using your time, talent or treasure.TIME:- create fountain clips for the show- create a meetup- help boost the signal on social mediaTALENT:- create ungovernable misfit inspired art, animation or music- design or implement some software that can make the podcast better- use whatever talents you have to make a contribution to the show!TREASURE:- BOOST IT OR STREAM SATS on the Podcasting 2.0 apps @ https://podcastapps.com- DONATE via Monero @ https://xmrchat.com/ugmf- BUY SOME STICKERS @ https://www.ungovernablemisfits.com/shop/CAKE WALLEThttps://cakewallet.comCake Wallet is an open-source, non-custodial wallet available on Android, iOS, macOS, and Linux.Features:- Built-in Exchange: Swap easily between Bitcoin and Monero.- User-Friendly: Simple interface for all users.Monero Users:- Batch Transactions: Send multiple payments at once.- Faster Syncing: Optimized syncing via specified restore heights- Proxy Support: Enhance privacy with proxy node options.Bitcoin Users:- Coin Control: Manage your transactions effectively.- Silent Payments: Static bitcoin addresses- Batch Transactions: Streamline your payment process.Thank you Cake Wallet for sponsoring the show!FOUNDATIONhttps://foundation.xyz/ungovernableFoundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today's tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can't be evil”.Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show!Use code: Ungovernable for $10 off of your purchase(00:00) INTRO(01:13) Daylight Savings Woes(02:51) Plan B Forum Recap(08:14) Obscura Adds Native Monero Payments(12:05) MyMonero Shuts Down(14:57) MAGIC Releases Skylight(18:09) MoneroTopia Returns to Mexico City(22:30) Point of Sale in Monero: XMR POS(27:29) Getmonero.org Redesign via CCS(30:06) Monero 0.18.4.3 is Dealing With Spy Nodes(34:01) New Expatriotic Monero Node Guide(34:32) Different Options for Node Running(37:46) VPS or Local?(41:41) Cake Making Node Hardware??(44:06) Cake Wallet v5.5: Monero Orange Returns(46:14) Monfluo Adds Some Fixes(49:30) XMR CHATS(57:09) THANK YOU FOUNDATION(57:59) THANK YOU CAKE WALLET
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AI Daily News Rundown November 11 2025:Welcome to AI Unraveled, Your daily briefing on the real world business impact of AIListen at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-daily-news-rundown-openai-is-exploring-ai-tools/id1684415169?i=1000736172688In today's edition:
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A special report on the new executive role focused on optimizing the Cost of Inference and Data Pipeline Efficiency. Focusing on practical models for calculating true AI ROI.Tune in at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-of-the-ai-unit-economics-officer-aueo/id1684415169?i=1000736039016Welcome to AI Unraveled, Your daily briefing on the real world business impact of AI.Today, we're diving into a problem that is quietly hitting every enterprise board meeting: The AI Success Tax. You built a brilliant generative AI product, adoption soared... and then the cloud bill landed. The traditional promise of software—near-zero marginal cost—has been shattered. AI operates like a utility with a running meter, causing a massive Margin Shock in customer-facing products and a Budget Shock in internal tools. We're calling this the AI Unit Economics Crisis. In this special edition, we unveil a new executive role built to solve it: The AI Unit Economics Officer, or AUEO. This is the hybrid leader—part FinOps expert, part Platform Head, part AI Economist—who is mandated to move your organization past failed traditional ROI metrics. We'll unpack their core missions: mastering the Cost of Inference (CoI) through technical optimization techniques like quantization, and confronting the critical reality that human data labeling costs are rapidly exceeding compute costs. Finally, we introduce the Return on Efficiency (ROE) framework, which is how the AUEO turns AI from an unpredictable liability into your most potent strategic growth lever. Stay tuned, because the true cost of intelligence is what we're unraveling today.But first, a crucial message for the enterprise builders:
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AI Weekly News Rundown November 02 to November 09 3025:Welcome to AI Unraveled, Your daily briefing on the real world business impact of AIIn this week's edition:
Dive into Episode #157 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest, Ms. Camay McClure-Dunn, a career legal professional, speaker, and consultant. Without question, the psychosocial hazard that we know the most about is workplace bullying. Despite what we know about the harm that workplace bullying can cause, the behaviour is still pervasive in many organizations across the United States, and targets of this behavior will often need support to process their experience and exposure. Ms. Camay works with the targets of workplace bullying to help them not only survive and recover from their exposure but also to help reframe the experience in ways that not only help them survive but also help them thrive in their long-term recovery efforts, including recognizing the “power of their exposure.”
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AI Daily News Rundown November 07 3025:Welcome to AI Unraveled, Your daily briefing on the real world business impact of AITune in at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-daily-news-rundown-apple-taps-googles-gemini-for/id1684415169?i=1000735767188In today's edition:
In This Episode In this episode of Systems Simplified, host Adi Klevit talks with global sales mentor Zach Selch about the systems and mindsets that drive scalable international sales. Zach shares how he helps VPs of sales move from reactive selling to strategic, process-driven growth. He explains that most companies have strong systems for their domestic market but lack structure in their international sales efforts. By introducing data-driven visibility, defining clear buyer journeys, and building repeatable processes, Zach helps companies multiply their sales — sometimes by 1,000% or more. He also emphasizes the power of consistent follow-up, explaining how it builds trust, credibility, and client confidence. From using CRMs effectively to designing creative follow-up tactics like sending global candy-filled advent calendars, Zach shows how small systematic touches can yield huge results. Finally, he shares what makes a great global VP of sales: resilience, cultural awareness, flexibility, and the discipline to follow systems.
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AI Daily News Rundown November 05 3025:Welcome to AI Unraveled, Your daily briefing on the real world business impact of AITune in at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-daily-news-rundown-googles-space-based-ai-data-centers/id1684415169?i=1000735421097In today's edition:
Fredrik, Kristoffer och Tobias snackar om Nordic.js, och om att hålla sig i form. Som uppvärmning pratar vi om hur det kan kännas svårt att ta sig tid till saker man vill göra, men inte få något annat bra gjort heller. Fredrik rapporterar från Nordic.js - en konferens som var lika trevlig som de högt ställda förväntningarna antydde. I andra halvan av avsnittet pratar vi om att ta tag i sin hälsa - både kost och motion - och må och koda bättre. Rutiner, kost, mål, appar, med mera! Ett stort tack till Cloudnet som sponsrar vår VPS! Har du kommentarer, frågor eller tips? Vi är @kodsnack, @thieta, @krig, och @bjoreman på Mastodon, har en sida på Facebook och epostas på info@kodsnack.se om du vill skriva längre. Vi läser allt som skickas. Gillar du Kodsnack får du hemskt gärna recensera oss i iTunes! Du kan också stödja podden genom att ge oss en kaffe (eller två!) på Ko-fi, eller handla något i vår butik. Länkar Nordic.js Frihamnen Magasin 9 Martina, Jonny, och Johannes - De tre arrangörerna av Nordic.js, och skaparna av … Confetti AI-partiet Alla presentationer från Nordic.js 2025 Making fonts like it's 1995! - Ulrike Rausch Wordart Node.js Marco Ippolito - Yet another config file: introducing node.config.json Presentationen om modulformat ESM Commonjs Joyee Cehung Popover-standarden Baseline 2025 Anton Asdf - kompispodden WWDC - Apples årliga utvecklarkonferens Gleam Stöd oss på Ko-fi! Macrofactor Fantasy hike Coolstuff popcornkalender Bülows lakritskalenderls Pärlans kolakalender Malmö chokladfabriks chokladkalender Koppars adventskaffe Kahls kaffekalender Richard Feldman och Andreas Kling pratar träning Titlar Läskigt nära en vana Man skulle ha gjort tvärt om Längst ut på en pir Betongförtryck från Half-life 2 Egen stil och stämning Klipper och klistrar från andra projekt Twist av ett Asdf-avsnitt Varm mat, effektivt serverad Så enkelt är det egentligen Hitta vad som funkar Komma ut är det viktiga Min meditation Jag ska bara städa först
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AI Daily News Rundown November 03 3025:Welcome to AI Unraveled, Your daily briefing on the real world business impact of AIIn today's edition:
Meet Kristina Madden, Co-Founder and Chief People Officer at Executive Career Upgrades, a dynamic force in executive coaching and career strategy. Kristina specializes in helping high-achieving professionals—Directors, VPs, and Executives—position themselves as market leaders, secure six-figure roles, command higher salaries, and maximize their professional and personal impact. Her expertise lies in mindset mastery, confidence, and the disciplined habits that drive real results.In this episode, Kristina shares the journey behind Executive Career Upgrades, the long hours and strategic work that often challenges even the most driven leaders, and the essential shifts she made in her relationship with herself and her habits. She dives into how intentional discipline, self-awareness, and alignment with your mission can transform both your career and your life. With her engaging energy, strategic insight, and real-world experience, Kristina delivers inspiration and actionable guidance for any leader ready to elevate to the next level.This conversation is packed with executive-level wisdom, practical strategies, and motivational clarity—perfect for anyone committed to showing up as the highest version of themselves and creating extraordinary impact.
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Welcome to AI Unraveled, Your daily briefing on the real world business impact of AI.Tune in at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-liability-litigation-and-proactive-governance/id1684415169?i=1000735013941Today, we pivot from deployment to defense. The autonomous capabilities of Generative AI—from hallucinating content to designing novel drugs—have created a legal risk landscape that challenges every traditional doctrine of corporate liability, from foreseeability to product liability. This is no longer an ethics debate; it's a litigation ticking clock.In this essential special episode, we dissect the burgeoning regulatory dichotomy: the comprehensive, risk-based approach of the EU AI Act versus the fragmented, litigation-led system of the United States. We will analyze the central conflict of copyright law and the high-stakes lawsuits over training data, and we will equip you to defend against the threat of defamation by hallucination.But first, a crucial message for the enterprise builders:
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Welcome to AI Unraveled, Your daily briefing on the real world business impact of AIThe cost of sequencing a human genome has plummeted, but the challenge remains interpretation. We will explore how large AI models are moving from assisting diagnostics to actively designing novel drugs and personalized treatments, and what this means for enterprise R&D budgets and ethical guidelines.Setting the stage:Why is AI essential for genomics now?What is the current bottleneck in drug discovery?How are LLMs being fine-tuned for chemical and biological structures?Specific AI applications that are cutting discovery time.How is AI used in de novo protein design?What is a "digital twin" of a patient, and how does it speed up clinical trials?How do we secure massive genomic datasets (PII)?What happens when models discover biases in existing genetic research?Is personalized medicine an investment or an insurance policy?Which AI capabilities (e.g., small molecule prediction vs. large molecule discovery) yield the highest ROI?What is the single most important hire an R&D department can make in the next 12 months to prepare for the AI-native bio-future?
In this podcast episode, host Michelle Frechette chats with developer Mark Westguard about the new Image Roulette plugin, which randomizes images on WordPress sites while keeping alt text and captions for accessibility. The plugin was inspired by Michelle's need to display randomized Speed Networking conversation cards.They demonstrate how it works, discuss potential eCommerce uses, and share experiences using AI tools like Claude to speed up development. The episode also highlights collaboration, creativity, and fun within the WordPress community.Top Takeaways:Image Roulette Plugin: Michelle's accessibility challenge inspired Mark to create a plugin that randomizes images while preserving alt text and captions. Within hours, he developed a fully functional prototype that later became a public WordPress plugin.Accessibility at the Core: The plugin automatically uses each image's existing media library fields (alt text, title, caption), ensuring accessibility is built-in rather than an afterthought — aligning with WordPress's broader emphasis on inclusive design.Simplicity and Versatility: Image Roulette works via both a Gutenberg block and a shortcode, making it compatible with different site builders. It's ideal not only for random prompts but also for creative and commercial applications, such as eCommerce product showcases.Mentioned In The Show:MooImage RouletteInsta WPClaudeCursorAngieWP World
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AI Daily Rundown: October 31, 2025:Welcome to AI Unraveled, Your daily briefing on the real world business impact of AIListen at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-daily-news-rundown-amazon-ceo-says-layoffs-were/id1684415169?i=1000734511393In Today's edition:
Send us a textRight now, your manager is in a meeting you're not invited to, deciding your promotion, your raise, and your 2026 compensation. Directors, VPs, and HR are comparing you to people you've never met, asking questions you've never been asked to answer. And by the time you find out what was decided? The budget is locked.Stop leaving your career to chance. In this episode, Kele Belton gives you the strategic playbook to influence these decisions and secure the promotion and compensation you've earned.In this episode, you will learn: ✅ The three-layer budget decision process and who's really in the room advocating for (or against) your promotion. ✅ How to build a business case, not just a performance case, that makes saying "no" to your promotion harder than saying "yes." ✅ The exact language to use when discussing your career path with your manager—whether you're committed long-term or frustrated after being passed over. ✅ How to activate a network of advocates beyond your direct manager, including skip-level leaders, cross-functional peers, and HR business partners. ✅ The documentation strategy that makes you visible in calibration meetings and budget justification reports. ✅ What to do if you don't get promoted this cycle—how to get clarity, create accountability, and decide whether to stay or go.This episode is essential for:Women in middle management who want to get promoted.Aspiring leaders preparing for career advancement.Anyone frustrated by working hard without seeing results in their compensation or title.Connect with Kele for more leadership insights:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.com
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AI Daily Rundown: October 29, 2025:Welcome to AI Unraveled, Your daily briefing on the real world business impact of AIIn Today's edition:
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AI Daily Rundown: October 30, 2025:Welcome to AI Unraveled, Your daily briefing on the real world business impact of AIIn Today's edition:
In part 2 of this year's Spooky Stories special, Wes and Scott discuss the most chilling developer horror stories—from six-month-old unprocessed donations and runaway dog-food orders to vanishing databases, DNS disasters, code that literally tore apart a mall's ventilation system, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:33 A Bug Beyond the Grave 04:16 NHL SPOOKS 06:36 White Space Ghost Faced 10:54 Over Order Nightmare 16:50 Alaskian 21:16 Brought to you by Sentry.io 22:50 Rackspace'd Out 25:02 Fired 26:52 WordPress Woes 33:21 What does the P in VPS stand for? 34:18 Beyond the Grave II 35:39 The Hottest Hot Fix 37:54 Bad Redirect 40:03 Instead of Making Money, You Spend Money! 41:26 Certbot Certain Death 43:55 It's Always DNS 50:02 Cache Ruins Everything Around Me 51:52 Fiber F-Up 56:18 More Spooky Stories Don't Drink and Deploy
Here's a problem that'll tie you in knots: You've got a killer software solution that saves companies massive money on employee benefits. You know exactly who needs it. Fortune 1000 companies with self-insured health plans. But you can't get a single meeting with the people who matter. That's the situation Peter Kleinman from Provo, Utah, found himself in. As the sales and marketing guy for his dad's startup, he was tasked with landing enterprise clients while juggling full-time classes at BYU. He had LinkedIn, Sales Navigator, and a burning desire to make it work. He also had virtually no chance of success using his current approach. If you're nodding your head right now, keep reading. Because Peter's problem is your problem if you're trying to sell into enterprise accounts without the business acumen, social proof, or strategy to break through. The 100-Foot Wall Problem Let me be brutally honest: Fortune 1000 CHROs and C-suite executives have built a wall around themselves that's about 100 feet high. Their entire job is keeping people like you from wasting their time. And if you're young, inexperienced, or new to enterprise sales? That wall might as well be 1,000 feet high. Peter was doing everything the sales books tell you to do. He was going straight to the top. He was messaging decision makers on LinkedIn. He was targeting the right titles. He was also getting absolutely nowhere. Here's why: It has nothing to do with age and everything to do with business acumen. You can't speak the language of enterprise buyers if you've never lived in their world. You don't understand their buying process, their risk aversion, or the organizational politics that determine whether your deal lives or dies. Most critically, you're trying to sell something they don't even know they need. And you have zero social proof to back up your claims. That's not a recipe for success. That's a recipe for frustration, burnout, and a pipeline full of nothing. The Bottom-Up, Top-Down Strategy If you can't get to the top, start at the bottom. I'm not talking about giving up on enterprise accounts. I'm talking about running a multi-threading strategy that builds your business acumen while creating pathways into those massive organizations. Here's how it works: Find the amplifiers. These are the people in the trenches who actually deal with the problem your solution solves every single day. They're not directors or VPs. They're managers, analysts, and coordinators who feel the pain but lack the authority to fix it. These people are 100 times easier to talk to than C-suite executives. They'll take your call. They'll teach you. They'll tell you exactly what's broken in their organization and how decisions actually get made. Compress your experience. When you talk to these amplifiers, you're not selling. You're learning. You're asking questions like, "Help me understand how you make these decisions," and "What problems are you running into?" Every conversation compresses years of experience into hours. You learn the language. You understand the pain points. You gather insights that become ammunition for conversations with decision makers. Surface the insights upward. Now when you finally get in front of that CHRO or VP of Benefits, you're not some kid with a PowerPoint. You're someone who understands their organization better than they do. You can tell them stories about what their own people are experiencing and how you can close the gap. That's how you get meetings. That's how you build credibility. That's how you win deals when you have no business acumen and no social proof. The Insurance Broker Shortcut Here's another path Peter needed to explore: Insurance brokers. If you can't talk to the self-insured companies directly, talk to the people who advise them. Insurance brokers work with these organizations every day. They understand the buying process. They know the pain points.
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Welcome to AI Unraveled, Your daily briefing on the real world business impact of AI.Today, we move beyond the office environment and into the real world, where billions in infrastructure, energy, and construction assets are managed. These foundational sectors face a relentless convergence of pressure: aging infrastructure, severe safety mandates, and non-negotiable ESG compliance. Reactive maintenance is no longer a viable strategy; it is a liability.This special episode is dedicated to the new standard: Intelligent Automation. We are examining the fusion of autonomous data capture via advanced drones with the cognitive power of AI to create a new data-driven rigor for heavy industry.We're reviewing the article, "Intelligent Automation: AI and Drones in Heavy Industry," breaking down how companies are using this combination to move from risky, manual inspections to predictive maintenance that detects cracks and corrosion days, even weeks, before catastrophic failure. This isn't just efficiency; it's about zero-trust infrastructure monitoring at scale.But first, a crucial message for the enterprise builders:
Fredrik snackar tillgänglighet på nätet med Martin Lexelius. Är webbtjänsten du bygger olaglig? Har du i så fall koll på vad du behöver göra för att lösa det? Martin har bakgrund och tips på vägen för dig! Vi diskuterar också nyttan med att kunna ren och skär HTML och CSS, organisationers medvetenhet om krav på tillgänglighet, och sist men inte minst att man helt enkelt borde ha mer empati. Funkar allt på din sajt utan mus? Då har du kommit långt! Uppföljning efter inspelning: man kan få betala upp till 1,9 miljoner om man inte uppfyller lagkraven, och ingen sajt som fått tillsyn av DIGG har uppfyllt lagkraven. Ett stort tack till Cloudnet som sponsrar vår VPS! Har du kommentarer, frågor eller tips? Vi är @kodsnack, @thieta, @krig, och @bjoreman på Mastodon, har en sida på Facebook och epostas på info@kodsnack.se om du vill skriva längre. Vi läser allt som skickas. Gillar du Kodsnack får du hemskt gärna recensera oss i iTunes! Du kan också stödja podden genom att ge oss en kaffe (eller två!) på Ko-fi, eller handla något i vår butik. Länkar Martin Tillgänglighet Lag om vissa produkters och tjänsters tillgänglighet Tillsynsmyndigheter för lagen How the web works - en översikt från Mozilla Semantisk HTML Aside Tailwind Vue Rollup Bun UX lägenhetsbyte.se WCAG - web content accessibility guidelines Inkluderande design Microsoft inclusive design - en hel metodik kring att jobba inkluderande ARIA En introduktion till ARIA Writing for web accessibility - en guide för att börja skapa tillgängligt material Stöd Kodsnack på Ko-fi! Digg - myndigheten för digital förvaltning Mikroföretag - företag med färre än tio anställda och mindre än 20 miljoner i årsomsättning Klarspråk - skriv vårdat, enkelt, begripligt, och anpassat efter mottagarens behov Titlar Jag älskar HTML Ska det här vara en aside? Alltid närmast användarna Det är inte av och på Sjuttio kryssrutor Tråkiga gubben Vi har redan en knapp Tillgänglighetstomtar Reflexen att slippa Vad är en elektronisk kommunikationstjänst? Är ett formulär en kommunikationstjänst? Vad är bra design för dig? Visuellt borta En olaglig hemsida
Contact Women Talking About Learning Website: https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com Email: hello@llarn.com Support: https://ko-fi.com/womentalkingaboutlearning Podcast Learning Festival: www.podcastlearningfest.liveThis episode explores the intersection of fun, engagement, and effective learning. Our guests challenge conventional approaches to leadership development and learning design, sharing insights on creating psychologically safe spaces, using humour and gamification, and making learning truly memorable.Full episode resources All the links and articles mentioned are listed on our website:
Dive into Episode #156 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Peter Kelly, one of the global pioneers of the concept of psychological health and safety and a former regulator in the Health and Safety Executive office in the United Kingdom. Peter was one of the early contributors to the UK workplace mental health standards in 2004, which were the foundation for standards in Canada and Australia. He was also involved in the development of ISO 45003. His recent venture, “Being Real,” is a company focused on workplace mental health. He's also the host of the “Being Real” podcast. In this episode he shares some of his knowledge and expertise. He also takes us behind the process that is taken to establish a set of enforceable standards relative to workplace mental health.
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Trust isn't a “soft” metric—it's the conversion engine. Buyers don't buy products first; they buy us, then the solution arrives as part of the package. Below is a GEO-optimised, answer-first version of the core human-relations principles leaders and sales pros can use today. How do top salespeople build trust fast in 2025? Start by listening like a pro and making the conversation about them, not you. When trust is low, buyers won't move—even if your proposal looks perfect on paper. The fastest pattern across B2B in Japan, the US, and Europe is empathetic listening that surfaces goals, constraints, and internal politics. Post-pandemic norms (hybrid work, async decisions) mean you must read what's said and what's unsaid: tone, pauses, body language on Zoom, and email subtext. In enterprise sales, this shifts you from “pitching” to “diagnosing.” You become the buyer's trusted business advisor—especially in consensus-driven cultures like Japan where ringi and nemawashi favour rapport and patience over pressure. Do this and high-stakes deals stop stalling because stakeholders finally feel safe to share the real blockers. Do now: Open with one agenda question—“What outcome matters most by [date]?”—then listen without interrupting for 90 seconds. What questions reliably open buyers up? Use simple, human prompts that invite stories. Who have they worked for? What was it like? Where's the office? When did they start? Why choose this company? What do they like most? These “Who/What/Where/When/Why/How” prompts turn small talk into signal, revealing priorities (speed vs. safety), risk appetite, and decision cadence. Across SMEs, startups, and multinationals, these prompts work because they're culturally neutral, non-intrusive, and buyer-centred. In APAC, they respect hierarchy; in the US, they feel pragmatic; in Europe, they invite thoughtful context. The goal isn't to interrogate—it's to let people talk about themselves while you capture needs, metrics, and names of influencers you'll later engage. Do now: Prepare six openers on a card; ask two, go deep on one, and mirror key phrases back. How do I remember personal details without being awkward? Use the “Nameplate → House → Family → Briefcase → Airplane → Tennis Racquet → Newspaper” memory chain. Visualise a giant nameplate smashing into a bright house; inside, a baby with a briefcase pulls out an old plane; its propellers are tennis racquets threaded with rolled newspapers. Each hook cues a safe, human topic: name, home, family, work, travel, hobbies, and industry news. This light mnemonic keeps first meetings natural across cultures. In Japan, it supports relationship-first norms (meishi exchange, hometown ties). In the US/EU, it avoids prying while still finding common ground (sports, routes, recent sector headlines). Use tact and sequence flexibly; skip topics if they feel private. The point is to remember them so follow-ups feel personal, not transactional. Do now: Before calls, jot the seven cues; after calls, log one fact per cue in your CRM. What if I don't know the buyer's interests yet? Keep asking—then mirror their language and frame benefits in their terms. Early on, many buyers withhold interests until they decide you're trustworthy. That's normal. Persist with respectful questions, then translate features into “so-whats” they already value: uptime for CTOs, cycle-time for COOs, compliance for CFOs, psychological safety for HR. As of 2025, complex deals involve multi-threading (RevOps, Legal, IT, Security). Tailor each touch: startup CTOs want velocity and unit economics; enterprise VPs want risk mitigation and stakeholder alignment; Japanese heads of division may prioritise harmony and precedent. The win is relevance—your proposal reads like their strategy memo, not your brochure. Do now: After each meeting, write one line: “They care most about ___ because ___.” Lead with that next time. How do I make someone feel important—without manipulation? Spot real wins and praise them sincerely and specifically. Most professionals get little recognition. When you catch people doing something right—clear brief, crisp data, fast feedback—name it. Never over-flatter; buyers detect tactics instantly. The goal is dignity, not drama. Practical example: “Your timeline reduced rework across Legal and IT—that saved us both weeks.” In Japan, sincere appreciation that acknowledges team effort (not just the individual) lands better; in the US, direct credit energises champions. Across sectors (SaaS, manufacturing, services), this fosters reciprocity and deepens trust far faster than discounts ever can. Do now: In your next email, add one honest, specific thank-you sentence linked to a business outcome. What should leaders systemise so this sticks? Bake these principles into playbooks, onboarding, and CRM hygiene. Codify the seven memory cues, the open-question matrix, and a “buyer interest” field in CRM. Coach for silence (count to three before replying). Review call snippets for interrupt rate and question balance. Reward teams for discovery quality, not just revenue. Executives at firms from startups to conglomerates can run fortnightly “deal trust reviews”: is the sponsor heard, interests mapped, and recognition given? In Japan, align with nemawashi—map stakeholders and pre-wire decisions. In the US/EU, pressure-test value hypotheses with RevOps and Finance. Consistency beats charisma. Do now: Add three fields to your CRM today—Interests, Stakeholders, Recognition Given—and make them required. Conclusion When you listen deeply, speak in the buyer's interests, and recognise people sincerely, you stop selling and start being chosen. Make this your firm's operating system and watch cycle times shorten and referrals grow. FAQs Isn't this just “be nice” advice? No—these behaviours reduce friction, surface risks early, and accelerate consensus, which shortens sales cycles. Do these tips work in Japan? Yes—especially the memory chain and sincere group-focused recognition, which fit relationship-first norms. How do I measure progress? Track interrupt rate, number of stakeholder interests captured, and instances of specific recognition logged in CRM. Next Steps Add the seven-cue mnemonic and open-question set to your onboarding. Require “Interests” and “Recognition Given” fields in every opportunity. Coach teams to wait three beats before replying on calls. About the Author Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie “One Carnegie Award” (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers—Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery—along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. Japanese editions include ザ営業, プレゼンの達人, トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう, and 現代版「人を動かす」リーダー. Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews, followed widely by executives seeking success strategies in Japan.
¿Tu Watchtower te ha dejado alguna vez un servicio crítico caído? Es hora de automatizar la seguridad de tus contenedores Docker, ¡pero con control total y una Interfaz Gráfica (Web UI)! Tugtainer es la alternativa que estabas buscando para decirle adiós a las vulnerabilidades y a los "desastres del sábado". Si gestionas tu propio stack en Linux, esta herramienta self-hosted te va a cambiar la vida. Escucha y descubre cómo tener contenedores siempre al día, pero con seguridad.Hay dos cosas que obsesionan a cualquier administrador de sistemas que utiliza Docker en entornos self-hosted: las copias de seguridad de las bases de datos y la actualización constante de las imágenes para evitar vulnerabilidades. Aunque la actualización automática es fundamental como acción preventiva, si se hace de forma completamente desatendida, puede causar más de un trastorno.Durante años, he usado Watchtower para la mayoría de mis servicios. Sin embargo, esta herramienta, aunque se integra perfectamente con Docker y las etiquetas, tiene dos grandes problemas: carece de una interfaz gráfica para ver qué está ocurriendo y lleva tiempo sin recibir actualizaciones.El Dilema del Control:Los servicios críticos, como las páginas web que administro (con stacks de WordPress, MariaDB y Nginx), no pueden permitirse caídas. Por eso, dejé la política de actualizaciones diarias y la cambié por una revisión semanal (los sábados). Hoy, vamos a resolver este dilema: ¿Cómo conseguimos la automatización de la seguridad sin sacrificar la estabilidad?Llega Tugtainer: El Control Gráfico que NecesitabasEn este episodio, te presento una herramienta nueva y prometedora (¡con solo un mes de vida!) que se posiciona como una alternativa a Watchtower y Ouroboros. Se trata de Tugtainer, la solución que añade una Web UI completa a la gestión de actualizaciones de Docker.Lo que Aprenderás en el Episodio:Por qué mi stack web (con dependencias service_healthy) sigue dándome problemas al actualizar, y la lección aprendida.Las advertencias cruciales del desarrollador de Tugtainer: por qué no se recomienda para entornos de producción (¡al menos por ahora!).Análisis a fondo de las siete características de Tugtainer que te dan control total:Configuración por Contenedor: Decidir si un servicio CRÍTICO (como Traefik) solo se verifica o si se auto-actualiza.Programación Crontab: Control total sobre cuándo se lanzan las comprobaciones.Autenticación y Notificaciones: Seguridad y visibilidad al instante.Limpieza de imágenes: Adiós a las imágenes obsoletas que ocupan espacio.Mi propia implementación de Tugtainer con Docker Compose, Traefik y Dockge (¡una herramienta que deberías conocer!).Si utilizas Linux, Docker y buscas maximizar tu productividad y seguridad en tu VPS o Raspberry Pi, este episodio es una guía esencial para pasar de la automatización ciega a la automatización inteligente.¡Dale al play y descubre si Tugtainer se queda o no en mi propio stack de atareao!Soy Lorenzo Carbonell, "atareao". En este podcast me centro en el software libre y Linux. Mi estilo es práctico y te traigo soluciones, métodos y tutoriales para mejorar la productividad, gestionar datos y optimizar sistemas Linux. Si te interesa Docker, Neovim, Rust, Syncthing o configurar servicios en plataformas como Raspberry Pi o VPS, ¡suscríbete!Más información y enlaces en las notas del episodio
Freeplay AI emerged from a precise timing insight: former Twitter API platform veterans Ian Cairns and Eric Schade recognized that generative AI created the same platform opportunity they'd previously captured with half a million monthly active developers. Their company now provides the observability, evaluation, and experimentation infrastructure that lets cross-functional teams—including non-technical domain experts—collaborate on AI systems that need to perform consistently in production. Topics Discussed: Systematic customer discovery: 75 interviews in 90 days using jobs-to-be-done methodology to surface latent AI development pain points Cross-functional AI development: How domain experts (lawyers, veterinarians, doctors) became essential collaborators when "English became the hottest programming language" Production AI reliability challenges: Moving beyond 60% prototype success rates to consistent production performance Enterprise selling to technical buyers: Why ABM and content worked where ads and outbound failed for VPs of engineering Category creation without precedent: Building thought leadership through triangulated insights across hundreds of implementations Offline community building: Growing 3,000-person Colorado AI meetup with authentic "give first" approach GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Structure customer discovery with jobs-to-be-done rigor: Ian executed a systematic 75-interview program in 90 days, moving beyond surface-level feature requests to understand fundamental motivations. Using Clay Christensen's framework, they discovered engineers weren't just frustrated with 60% AI prototype reliability—they were under career pressure to deliver AI wins while lacking tools to bridge the gap to production consistency. This deeper insight shaped Freeplay's positioning around professional success metrics rather than just technical capabilities. Exploit diaspora networks from platform companies: Twitter's developer ecosystem became Ian's customer research goldmine. Platform company alumni have uniquely valuable networks because they previously interfaced with hundreds of technical teams. Rather than cold outreach, Ian leveraged existing relationships and warm introductions to reach heads of engineering who were actively experimenting with AI. This approach yielded higher-quality conversations and faster pattern recognition across use cases. Target sophistication gaps in technical buying committees: Traditional SaaS tactics failed because Freeplay's buyers—VPs of engineering at companies building production AI—weren't responsive to ads or generic outbound. Instead, Ian invested in deep technical content (1500-2000 word blog posts), speaking engagements, and their "Deployed" podcast featuring practitioners from Google Labs and Box. This approach built credibility with sophisticated technical audiences who needed education about emerging best practices, not product demos. Build authority through cross-portfolio insights: Rather than positioning as AI experts, Ian built trust by triangulating learnings across "hundreds of different companies" and sharing pattern recognition. Their messaging became "don't just take Freeplay's word for it—here's what we've seen work across environments." This approach resonated because no single company had enough AI production experience to claim definitive expertise. Aggregated insights became more valuable than individual case studies. Time market entry for the infrastructure adoption curve: Ian deliberately positioned Freeplay for companies "3, 6, 12 months after being in production" rather than competing for initial AI experiments. They recognized organizations don't invest in formal evaluation infrastructure until they've proven AI matters to their business. This patient approach let them capture demand at the moment companies realized they needed serious operational discipline around AI systems. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM
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Podcast Episode: Women's Leadership Success with Award-Winning Reputation Expert Lida Citroën Your reputation isn't just what people say about you when you leave the room—it's the invisible currency that determines your promotions, your earning potential, and your influence as a leader. For women executives, managers, directors, VPs, and C-Suite leaders, mastering reputation management for women isn't optional. It's essential. In this comprehensive guide from the Women's Leadership Success podcast, host Sabrina Braham, MA, PCC—an expert in executive leadership development and reputation management—interviews award-winning reputation expert Lida Citroën, whose latest book The New Rules of Influence just won the NYC Big Book Award 2025 in the Business Motivational category. Together, they reveal proven strategies to take control of your professional narrative and accelerate your leadership success. Why Reputation Management for Women Matters More Than Ever in 2025 The leadership landscape for women is shifting—but not fast enough. According to recent McKinsey research, women hold just 29% of C-suite positions, and at the current pace, it would take 48 years to achieve true gender parity in senior leadership. With only 9.2% of Fortune 1000 CEOs being women, standing out isn't just about working harder—it's about strategically managing how you're perceived. The stakes are high: 75% of female executives experience imposter syndrome at some point in their careers, yet 82% of women believe networking with female leaders will help them advance. Reputation management for women becomes the bridge between your capabilities and your career opportunities. The Financial Impact of Your Reputation Research shows that companies with female executives are 30% more likely to outperform their competitors. Yet women continue to face unique challenges in reputation management compared to their male counterparts. Your reputation directly impacts: Promotion decisions and leadership opportunities Salary negotiations and earning potential New business development and client relationships Board appointments and speaking engagements Team influence and organizational impact Industry recognition and thought leadership positioning Understanding Reputation Management for Women Leaders What Is Reputation Management for Women? According to Lida Citroën, author of the award-winning book Control the Narrative: The Executive's Guide to Building, Pivoting and Repairing Your Reputation and the newly released The New Rules of Influence (NYC Big Book Award Winner 2025 - Business Motivational), "Everyone has a personal brand, by design or default. Your reputation is one of the most critical determinants of your career success." Lida Citroën In her latest book, Lida explains that influence isn't about titles, rank, or being loud—it's about showing up authentically, communicating your value, and inspiring others to take action. This is the foundation of effective reputation management for women. As podcast host Sabrina Braham, an executive coach and leadership development expert, emphasizes: "Reputation management for women requires intentional strategy. You can't afford to leave your professional reputation to chance when you're navigating unique gender-specific challenges in the workplace." Reputation management for women is the strategic process of: Monitoring how others perceive you professionally Influencing public perception through intentional actions Measuring and tracking your brand effectiveness Repairing damage when reputation challenges arise Building systems that protect and enhance your good name Think of it as the difference between letting popular opinion define you versus strategically driving your reputation toward your leadership goals. The Unique Challenges Women Face in Reputation Management Do Women Have More Difficulty with Reputation Management Than Men? The research is clear: women face distinct barriers in building and maintaining ...
Over the past few years, I've heard several people suggest that "blogging is dead." However, one of my favorite coaching clients earns her primary income from her blog and also hosts retreats and an annual conference for an entire community of food bloggers who earn an income from their blogging efforts. So I invited my client, Megan Porta, and asked her the question, "Can you still make money blogging in 2025?" Short answer: Yes. It's doable. It looks different than it did a decade ago. It requires real passion, patience, and a focus on what serves readers right now. Below are thorough show notes to meet you exactly where you are. If you want to start or revive a blog as a real income stream, these notes double as a step-by-step primer. What This Episode Covers Why blogging still pays when you pair patience with passion Megan has seen brand-new bloggers “crushing it.” The difference now is you cannot fake it. Your readers and Google both know when you do. Authenticity wins. The fastest realistic path to first income Join a quality ad network once your traffic qualifies. We name the two big players and their current thresholds. We also discuss why Google SEO and Pinterest are still the two traffic pillars that move the needle. Niching way down to win Broad “everything” blogs struggle today. Specific sub-niches serve specific people and get rewarded. Think “vegan cakes” instead of “vegan.” The love for your topic has to show up in every post. The collaboration playbook for early momentum Smart email list swaps. Contributing value inside the right Facebook groups without spamming. How one helpful post can put a niche creator “on the map” in months. Income beyond ads Digital products. Memberships. Sponsorships. How to think about affiliate income post-HCU and what still works if you are selective. Platform and tech choices that save you pain Why WordPress.org with solid hosting is still the move. Why a VPS and proactive security matter. Real-world cautionary tales about updates, backups, and malware. Key Takeaways and Insights 1) Yes, you can still get paid to blog. The bar is higher. If you bring patience and genuine expertise, you can absolutely build an income today. People starting in the last year or two are succeeding. The difference is the landscape. Authenticity and user value must drive your strategy. 2) Niche inside the niche Winning examples are laser-specific. Pick a tight segment of a larger category, then become unmistakably helpful to that reader. This is how you break through and build trust. 3) Traffic plan: SEO and Pinterest first To qualify for premium ad networks, prioritize traffic that comes from search and Pinterest. Current thresholds discussed in the episode: Mediavine at roughly 50,000 sessions per month and Raptive at roughly 100,000 pageviews per month. Build to those numbers, then let ad RPMs start compounding. 4) Collaboration without spam Use email list collaborations. Show up consistently inside large, topic-relevant Facebook groups. Earn trust by answering questions with real substance. This moves traffic quickly when your niche is dialed in. 5) Create on-topic, helpful content Google's Helpful Content updates pushed bloggers to stay tightly aligned with user intent. Keep posts on point for your niche. Tangential personal stories and off-topic content dilute perceived expertise and can hurt discoverability. 6) Monetization mix that works in 2025 Display Ads once you hit network thresholds. This becomes semi-passive as your library grows. Digital Products as quick wins: ebooks, guides, weekly prep plans. These are simple to produce and match your audience's immediate needs. Memberships if your audience is invested. Price points in food niches commonly range from about 5 to 20 dollars per month, often for ad-free experiences or exclusive content. Tech options include WordPress setups and hosted communities such as Circle, Skool, Slack, Discord, Mighty Networks, and niche tools like Member Kitchens. Sponsorships when you can articulate your audience's value. Niche reach can beat raw follower counts if you understand a sponsor's acquisition economics and lifetime value. Affiliate Income is trickier after recent updates. It can still work at higher commissions or with premium offers. Treat it as a supplemental play, not your core plan. 7) Stack the tech in your favor Choose WordPress.org for full control, proven SEO flexibility, and extensibility. Invest in good hosting. A VPS with strong uptime guarantees is worth it. Expect to pay roughly 89 to 150 dollars per month for reliability that protects your revenue. Treat security and backups as non-negotiables. Plugins and themes require regular updates. Malware exploits often come from simple neglect. Have a pro who can restore fast. This avoids losing days or weeks or years of content. Practical Playbook Phase 1. Choose a narrow niche and validate demand List ten posts your ideal reader would save today. Ensure all are tightly aligned with one outcome your niche cares about. Keep stories and extras on-topic so Google sees topical authority. Phase 2. Protect the asset Run WordPress.org on a reliable VPS and keep everything updated. Assign backups and security to a pro so you do not risk outages or data loss. Phase 3. Build a traffic engine Publish high-quality posts that answer exact questions your audience asks. Optimize for search and create Pinterest assets for each post. Aim for Mediavine or Raptive thresholds to unlock ad revenue. Phase 4. Accelerate through collaboration Join large, relevant Facebook groups. Contribute substantial answers that stand on their own. Start tasteful email list collaborations for quick, qualified traffic. Phase 5. Layer monetization Add an easy digital product that solves a specific use case. Test a simple membership once engagement is strong. Pitch sponsors when you can quantify your audience's fit and value. About My Guest Megan Porta has been blogging since 2010 and runs Eat Blog Talk, a podcast and community that supports food bloggers who want to grow and monetize. She is a strong voice for focus, patience, and authenticity in a space that has evolved dramatically. Resources Mentioned Megan's sites: PipAndEbby.com and EatBlogTalk.com. Megan welcomes follow-up questions at megan@eatblogtalk.com. Ad networks: Mediavine, Raptive, once you meet their traffic thresholds. Community and membership tools: Circle, Skool, Slack, Discord, Mighty Networks, Member Kitchens. Platform: WordPress.org with quality hosting and a VPS. I'm Here To Help! If you want help in building your own online business, send me a short note about your business dream and where you feel stuck. I will point you to the most useful next step, whether that is a free resource, a workshop, or coaching with me. My email is cliff@cliffravenscraft.com.