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About Eric Eric Müller is the VP of Engineering and CISO at Presence, where he has led engineering teams and supported automated processes to deliver high-quality digital products for the past decade. With over 20 years of experience in engineering and security, Eric has worked across various industries including banking, social media, B2B, retail, fashion, and online gaming. His extensive background includes significant roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Charles Schwab, Razorfish, and Mekanism, where he delivered award-winning projects for clients such as Samsung, eBay, and DKNY. At Presence, Eric fosters empathetic leadership and transparent communication to build resilient, high-performing tech teams. An advocate for healthy agency-client collaboration, Eric involves partners early and often in the development process. His experience has proven that stronger client relationships result in better products. Beyond his professional achievements, Eric is an amateur photographer and baking enthusiast who loves discussing security. Today We Talk About Eric's background What is Empathetic Leadership Teams? Ron Lichty Therapy - EAP Programs Empathy Generosity No Person is an Island... we can't do it on our own Connect With Eric LinkedIn Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About John John Conafay is a US Air Force Veteran and the CEO and Co-Founder of Integrate, building program management software with a systems engineering approach for the world’s most ambitious machines. Previously he was an early employee at three space unicorns – Head of BD at ABL Space Systems, was one of the first ten employees at Astranis, and Interned at Spire Global early on. He also worked at the Office of the CFO NASA Headquarters while at BryceTech and was a Director of Business Development at Spaceflight. Today We Talked About John's background Collaboration Accountability Trust and Transparency Growth Pushing people Passion Connect with John LinkedIn Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Maximillian Maximillian Naza is a prominent figure in the tech industry with a rich background in computer science, software engineering, and technology strategy. Having worked with leading companies such as T-Mobile, Google, and Kleiner Perkins, he founded PasciVite, a data-driven creative agency that leverages data analytics and artificial intelligence to give businesses a competitive edge. Maximillian is known for his ability to bridge the gap between traditional industries and digital innovation, particularly in the entertainment sector, where he advocates for the integration of AI to enhance creativity. A frequent speaker, he offers insights into the intersection of technology, business, and innovation, drawing from his diverse experiences to mentor and inspire. Today We Talked About Background Freelancing into a business Delegation Asking 1000's of questions Build Relationships AI Brainstorming with Generative AI Automation Hope Records   Connect with Maximillian LinkedIn Website PasciVite Hope Records Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Douglas Squirrel creates constructive conflict to achieve astonishing productivity gains. His intensive coaching and advisory work gives executives and their teams the tools to create and align on business goals, discard good ideas that don't fit the strategy, and deliver high-impact, customer-visible results. For instance, companies using his Insanely Profitable Tech methods deliver new software to customers every single day, with constant learning and improvement that keeps them way ahead of the competition. Squirrel has transformed product lines, company cultures, and technical skills at over 300 organizations on every continent except Antarctica, in industries from finance to biotech to music and many more. He co-authored the book Agile Conversations and has recently released Squirrel's Tech Radar, a simple method for assessing any technology organization in under two hours with no background in tech required. Learn more about Squirrel at https://douglassquirrel.com, and check out his community of thousands of executives learning together at https://squirrelsquadron.com. Or feel free to ring him anytime on the Squirrel-Phone, +44 777 3794 491; you'll probably reach him at his home in Frogholt, England, where he lives in a timber-framed cottage built in the year 1450. Today We Talked About Getting Fired Empire building Don't grab a sledgehammer Listening Genuine Question Carefully Plan interactions Say what you See TDD for People Build Trust in the first 5-10 minutes by following the steps. One-on-Ones Practice in controlled environments Using your kids as graders Using Zoom or ChatGPT for help Bridge the gap of communication Betterisms Build Relationships Take a Field Trip or a ride along   Connect with Douglas Website Book X LinkedIn   Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Alan ALAN E. NELSON, Ed.D. is a leadership development specialist, trainer, speaker, and Lecturer of Management at the Naval Postgraduate School (www.nps.edu). He previously taught at USC, UCI, LMU, and Pepperdine. Dr. Nelson founded KidLead Academy, the world’s first online course to train parents how to develop their child’s leadership potential (www.kidlead.com). He also founded LeadYoung Training Systems, designing organizational leadership curricula for 3-23-year-olds (www.LeadYoungTraining.com). He is the author of 40 books and over 200 articles on personal growth and leadership and the founder of KidLead Inc., a nonprofit focusing on young leader development. Alan has a doctorate (Ed.D.) in leadership from the University of San Diego. During the first half of his life, he was an entrepreneurial leader in the social sector. In midlife, he concluded that leadership development could have a better return on investment by focusing on leaders while they’re moldable, not moldy. Since 2008, Alan’s been a pioneer in young leader development, designing age-n-stage curricula for 3-23-year-olds. Dr. Nelson has traveled to a variety of countries to train people with his curricula, along with interacting with 1000s of preteens and teens, as part of his research. Today We Talked About Alan's background Parenting similarities to managing Kid leadership Work and home life Skills kids need for leadership Persuasive skills Treating Kids like Leaders Don't underestimate your children 5 Star Boss Connect with Alan Website LinkedIn Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Jeff Jeff is a a leading voice and thought leader on customer centric product development. He helps organizations build better products and executives build the cultures that build better products. He is the co-author of the award-winning book Lean UX (now in it’s 3rd edition) and the Harvard Business Review Press book Sense & Respond. In 2020 he published the critically aclaimed book, Forever Employable. Starting off as a software designer then product manager and finally entrepreneur, Jeff now works as a keynote speaker, trainer, coach, and board advisor helping companies put the customer in the century of every decision. Most recently Jeff co-authored Who Does What By How Much?, his 5th book and 3rd with co-author Josh Seiden. This new book is the how-to guide for implementing Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) in every organization. Today We Talk About Jeff's background Early Days of the Web UX Customer Centric Product Development Continuous Development Definition of Done Outcomes as a measure of success What are OKRs Measure what Matters Definition of Success How will we know when we get there No Features, no solutions, no tasks Metrics Everything should be about the customer Experimenting What do engaged customers do Awareness, Usage, Engagement and Satisfaction...boo OKRs must have actions and Take a Field Trip - Get out of the building. Connect with Jeff LinkedIn Website Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Dominic Dominic is a creative, goal-driven marketing leader that’s dedicated his career to the translation industry. Dominic brings proficiency in global marketing, demand generation, and go-to-market strategies as the Director of Marketing at MotionPoint. MotionPoint is a managed translation platform that delivers concierge-level, end-to-end translation to meet the needs of brands across desired languages and local markets. MotionPoint’s concierge-level managed translation service has led the industry for 22 years. Today We Talked About Dominic's background Journey at MotionPoint Visa's, Green cards, etc. Languages AI / Machine Learning "More people got rich selling shovels during the gold rush, than they did from finding gold." Leaders are Fulcrums Empathy Start with Why Don't Walk the Plank   Connect with Dominic LinkedIn Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Greg Greg has served on the Bigleaf Networks' board of directors since 2020. He has a consistent track record scaling businesses and creating enterprise value through revenue growth, operational performance, and strategic acquisitions. Greg’s technology leadership career spans more than 25 years, where he has led multiple companies from start up to over $100 million in annual revenue. Prior to Bigleaf, Greg served as COO at HungerRush, a national leader in hospitality software. Prior to HungerRush, Greg spent eight years as EVP of Sales at Alert Logic, where he led sales, marketing, and other key area of the business. Today We Talked About Greg's background Events that lead from Hospitality to Tech Developing Folks Solving Problems Growing people's careers Goals High Performance Safety Physical Safety Intellectual Safety Financial Safety Transparency Trust Retrospective on ALL Meetings Connect With Greg Website LinkedIn Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Marshall Dr. Marshall Goldsmith has been recognized as one of the Top Ten Business Thinkers in the World and the top-rated executive coach at the Thinkers50 ceremony in London since 2011. Published in 2015, his book Triggers is a Wall Street Journal and New York Times #1 Bestseller! He’s also the author of New York Times best seller and #1 Wall Street Journal Business Book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, winner of the Harold Longman Award as Best Business Book of the Year. Today We Talked About Leadership Luck IBM Coaching Knowledge Philanthropy MarshallBot Connect with Marshall LinkedIn Website AI Bot Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Dean Dean Guida has led his organization through decades of technological change, cultivating Infragistics from a small startup in 1989 into a global enterprise software leader. Dean oversees all aspects of Infragistics' business operations and corporate direction, maintaining a steady focus on delighting the customer, delivering value to the market, and inspiring STEM students. With a developer and UX professional community of more than two million, Infragistics has achieved the highest awards in software development, and Infragistics enterprise apps help users collaborate and obtain insights and results for their companies. Dean has developed software solutions that accelerate design, development, and collaboration, including the trailblazing digital workplace platform, Slingshot. A regular contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine and a frequent podcast guest, Dean is the author of When Grit is Not Enough: An Entrepreneur's Playbook for Taking Your Business to the Next Level (Inc. Original). Today We Talked About Dean's background What is Grit? Optimistic Open to solve problems and not blame You're Never "Done" Tough Skin Data Decisions by Data Leading with Data Validation Tough Conversations Situation Behavior Impact Hiring and retaining valuable team members How you write job descriptions What is it like to work on the team Soft Skill assessments Don't Settle... Hiring is hard 30,60,90,180,365 Success criteria and evaluations Onboarding is important Culture is important... Pay is also important, but it's not #1 Invest in yourself to learn Build a learning culture Check-in personally and professionally Be Authentic Connect With Dean LinkedIn Website Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!  

About Carl Carl is a Swedish-born author with a background in business and international relations. He studied economics at the University of Oxford and completed an MBA at the London Business School. He worked as a diplomat in Moscow and completed one tour of peacekeeping in Kosovo before moving into different roles in investment banking and corporate finance. His main interests are in future trends, disruptive technologies, socio-political and economic systems, risks and uncertainty, sustainable development, and all creative arts. Carl is interested in alternative history novels and realistic books about the near and far future. Despite, or probably because of, his background in economics and finance, he does not believe in single trajectory forecasts, but rather in base-case and outlier scenarios that open our eyes to how the future could unfold. He believes in chaos, in the sense that small changes to our current situation can have a large impact on future development. He is also interested in world-crafting books that describe carefully designed and internally consistent worlds. Carl is interested in the nature of man and in our creative and destructive potential. As a result, he is a keen reader of books on different utopias and dystopias. He tries to follow research institutes like the Future of Life Institute at MIT and the Center for the Study of Existential Risks at Cambridge, which he believes do very important work on what he would refer to as the meta-sustainability of our species. Among non-fiction authors that he finds insightful, Carl would mention Yuval Harari, Toby Ord, William MacAskill, Jared Diamond, David Wallace-Wells, and Nassim Taleb. Among fiction authors that inspire him, he would mention George Orwell, Aldous Huxley, Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, and Frank Herbert. There are of course many more. *The Dystopian Utopia* is Carl's first book. It is a work of speculative fiction about one (of infinitely many) possible futures for humanity. He is married with two children, lives in Sweden, and enjoys sports and nature. Today We Talked About Background The Title Be a Hero A.I. Dystopia Why? What's next for Humans Virtual Dreams Finding Purpose Connect With Carl Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Chad Chad Brown is a leadership engagement expert. He coaches founders and executives in the art and science of leadership for themselves, their teams, and clients to create new, unprecedented results and experience fulfillment in their work. Chad founded a media production studio called Shade Tree Films in 2008 that has serviced global companies such as Volkswagen, Target, and Pixar Animation Studios. This is where his love and passion for leadership and causing results through others was ignited. He sold that company in 2021. He thrives in extreme environments and difficult conversations. Over the last 7 years, Chad has trained and developed leaders at globally recognized brands like Lulu Lemon, and Ironclad Document Services along with many burgeoning start-ups. When he is not engaging in meaningful conversations with leaders, you will find (or won't be able to find) Chad on a wild adventure in the mountains with his family. He resides at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Orem Utah with his wife Katie and three children Addison, Kenya, and Milo. Today We Talked About Chad's background Team building Leadership Coaching Learning from Failure Ego Letting Go Trust isn't built, its Chosen Immature Trust All of us have Snakes in us - Jordan Peterson Mature Trust Accountability with no Authority Information is a social currency Generously communicating information Celebrate Failure Personal Vulnerability Courage 4 Pillars of Founder Freedom Assessment Connect with Chad Website LinkedIn Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Richmond Richmond Alake is an AI/ML Practitioner with an academic background in computer vision, robotics, and machine learning. He has worked in software development and machine learning roles since 2016. Richmond has also taught online AI/ML/Data courses and written over 200 technical articles with over 1 million views. He is passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems. Today We Talked About AI/ML MongoDB Compute Data Models Opensource Language Models LLM applications Prompt Engineering RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) architecture Credible Sources are important BAP - Becoming A Person   Connect with Richmond LinkedIn MongoDB YouTube Register for a Free MongoDB Atlas Account Understand the AI Stack Find more AI and MongoDB resources Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Madeline Madeline Miller is making executive coaching more accessible and inclusive for rising leaders, specifically, Gen Z and Millennial women; so they can take control of their careers, reduce burnout and develop interpersonal skills and healthy resilience to become the leaders they wish they had. As a lawyer, DEI consultant, and Career and Leadership coach, Madeline founded Coaching With Madeline after 15+ years spent walking the line between milestone successes and frequent uncertainty.  With degrees from The University of Melbourne and UCLA, she’s worked in high-profile roles across the globe (including as production attorney on the James Bond movie franchise). Known for her easy-to-digest content bites and online resources and courses, she helps Gen Z and Millennials identify and align work choices and values, gain clarity on goals, and refine interpersonal skills and influence. Today We Talked About Madeline's background Leadership The AIR Framework  Alignment Influence Resilience Purpose Values Communication Fear "And Then What?" Saying "No" Assertive Communication   Connect With Madeline LinkedIn Website   Leave me a tip $Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Sol Sol Rashidi, a former C-Suite executive, is now a consultant and influencer within the AI, data, and technology space, having helped IBM launch Watson back in 2011 and involved in “hands on” AI deployments since. She’s been named 50 Most Powerful Women in Tech, Top 100 Innovators in Data & Analytics, CAO of the Year, CDO of the Year, Global Data Power Women, and holds eight patents. Her new book, The AI Survival Guide: Scraped Knees, Bruised Elbows, and Lessons from Real World AI Deployments (Wiley, April 30, 2024), was named among Best Books in AI by CEOWorld and made it to the bestseller list in less than one month. Learn more at https://www.solrashidi.com/ Today We Talked About Sol's background Sol's executive journey learning Watson... what was that like? Practitioner to Executive   Connect with Sol LinkedIn Website Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Rhea Rhea Wessel, an American writer, specializes in empowering companies to expand their reach by enhancing their storytelling capabilities. She provides guidance on ideation, messaging, and the art of articulating one's best ideas to drive innovation. With a prolific career in journalism, Rhea has penned thousands of articles for esteemed publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and BBC. As a corporate writer, she has crafted and refined countless narratives spanning across 30 diverse industries. Rhea proudly leads The Institute for Thought Leadership. For further insights, visit the website at www.instituteforthoughtleadership.com. Today We Talked About Rhea's background Leadership Why AI for writing Thought Leadership Finding your niche Frame it Flesh it out List making Mind Mapping Using Generative AI Finding your Audience Pitfalls of writting Don't put in too much Connect with Rhea FaceBook FB Author Linkedin Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Karin And David Karin Hurt helps human-centered leaders find clarity in uncertainty, drive innovation, and achieve breakthrough results. She’s the Founder and CEO of Let’s Grow Leaders, a global leadership development firm known for practical tools and techniques for human-centered leaders. A former Verizon Wireless executive with more than two decades of experience in sales, customer service, and human resources, Karin is known for growing courageous leaders, building great cultures, and inspiring high-performance teams. Since 2013, Karin and her husband, David have grown tens of thousands of leaders on every continent (except Antarctica) with their leadership development programs and keynotes. In addition to encouraging courage around the world, they also provide clean water to the people of Cambodia through their Winning Wells philanthropic initiative. Karin is an award-winning author of five books, including: Courageous Cultures – How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers and Customer Advocates Powerful Phrases for Dealing With Workplace Conflict: What to Say Next to Destress the Workday, Build Collaboration and Calm Difficult Customers She is the host of the popular LinkedIn show, Asking for a Friend. And she was recently named by Inc. Magazine as a Top 100 Great Leadership Speaker. David Dye helps human-centered leaders find clarity in uncertainty, drive innovation, and achieve breakthrough results. He’s President of Let’s Grow Leaders, a global leadership development firm known for practical tools and techniques for human-centered leaders. A former executive, David is known for helping leaders and teams achieve transformational results without sacrificing their humanity Since 2013, Karin and David have helped grow tens of thousands of leaders on every continent (except Antarctica) with their leadership development programs and keynotes. They also provide clean water to the people of Cambodia through their Winning Wells philanthropic initiative. David is an award-winning author of six books including: Courageous Cultures – How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers and Customer Advocates Powerful Phrases for Dealing With Workplace Conflict: What to Say Next to Destress the Workday, Build Collaboration and Calm Difficult Customers Tomorrow Together- Essays of Hope Healing and Humanity David also hosts the popular podcast, Leadership Without Losing Your Soul.   Today We Talked About Backgrounds Dimensions of Collaboration Connection Clarity Curiosity Commitment Acknowledgement of the Emotion What went right? It sounds to me like you're feeling _____, Do I have that right? Do we need conflict? What would a successful outcome do for you? What does it matter? Managing Up. Whys? I hear you, and I am concerned ____ The sooner you handle something, the easier it will be. Have I set clear expectations? Are they in conflict because of me. What do you want me to know? Vent or Intervention? Should the 3 of us talk together? Notice the pattern What is most needed? The 12 GOATs   Connect with Karin Karin's LinkedIn David's LinkedIn Website Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Daniela Daniela, a Swiss native based in California, is a corporate consultant, international teacher and transformational speaker, life coach, and evolutionary consciousness guide. She helps high-performers overcome achievers burnout, repair relationships, and boost productivity. With expertise in performance and positive psychology and communication, Daniela maximizes individual and team performance. Her unorthodox approach blends wit and reflection, enabling personal growth through new habits, next-level mindset and boundaries. In her groundbreaking book, "Gliding You Home: A Dolphins Dream of a New Earth," Daniela explores unlocking spiritual potential for fulfillment. As an evolutionary guide, she helps individuals from all walks of life. Her insights and teachings open new pathways for change and help individuals tap into their spiritual potential, creating greater unity on Earth. Today We Talked About Her background High Performance without Pain Boundaries Burnout Being Present Mindfulness 7 Habits Slow Down to speed up Pivot 3 Minute Power Meditations (LIVE ON THE SHOW). Pragmatic and Spiritual Schedule Flow State Dolphins Ego Patience Become Intentional Connect with Daniela LinkedIn Website Speaking Website Book X Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Peter Peter Guirguis is the founder of SwiftPress Support, a company dedicated to creating affordable, engaging websites and apps for small businesses. By leveraging scientific methods and psychological principles, Peter creates designs that not only attract customers but also keep them engaged. His work, recognized by the Wells Fargo Leaders Club, reflects his commitment to delivering impactful digital solutions. At SwiftPress Support, Peter’s approach is not just about building an online presence; it’s about empowering small businesses to connect deeply with their audience, driving success online and beyond. Today We Talked About Peter's background Side Hustles AI Replying to Emails AI Tools Google Gemini Microsoft Co-Pilot Cider AI Write Sonic Super Human AI Have a conversation with the AI Empathy Never Split the Difference Tactical Empathy DISC personality models Use AI for feedback Use Humans Wordpress Themes Wordpress Security   Connect With Peter LinkedIn Website X Swiftpress Support (@swiftpresswp) / X (twitter.com) SwiftPress   Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Martin Martin Gonzalez is the coauthor of The Bonfire Moment, and the creator of Google’s Effective Founders Project, a global research program that decodes the factors that enable startup founders to succeed. He also works closely with Google’s engineering and research leaders on org design, leadership and culture challenges. Martin is a frequent lecturer at Stanford, Wharton and INSEAD, and has advised leaders across the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. He has been recognized as a Fellow by the Aspen Institute's First Movers Program and as a Thinkers50 Radar awardee, both for his contributions to shaping the future of management and leadership. He studied organizational psychology and behavioral science at Columbia University and the London School of Economics.   Today We Talked About Martin's background Time at Google Teaching Book 4 Traps at the root of Failed Startups 65% of startups fail because of people issues What is a Bonfire Moment How to run a Bonfire Workshop? Compare yourself to other founders User guide for working with me 3 Masks we wear Imposter Syndrome Conflict 2 Minute Hack Xerox Park Story (Bob Taylor) Beautiful Mess Effect Connect With Martin LinkedIn Website Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Kandi Kandi Wiens, EdD, MSEd, MBA, is a senior fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, the director of the Penn Master's in Medical Education Program and the Penn Health Professions Education Certificate Program, and the academic director of the PennCLO Master's Program. She is the author of Burnout Immunity: How Emotional Intelligence Can Help You Build Resilience and Heal Your Relationship with Work. She frequently teaches in various graduate-level and executive-format programs across the University of Pennsylvania. She is a member of the Thinkers50 Radar 2024 cohort, a researcher, a national speaker, and an executive coach whose work focuses on helping leaders hone and use their emotional and social intelligence to amplify their positive impact and protect themselves from burnout. Today We Talked About Kandi's background Burnout Stress Health scare Burnout What causes it? Culture Leaders' goal The Sweet Spot of Stress Open conversations about stress and deadlines Clear Expectations Boundaries 3 Rx Prescription Recovery - Prioritize it Reconnect Reimagine Walk n Talks Emotional Intelligence Social Intelligence "How did that land with you?" The Burnout Quiz! Connect with Kandi LinkedIn X Website Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Adityo Adityo Prakash is the co-founder and CEO of Verseon, a company at the forefront of modern drug discovery. Adityo started Verseon because he wanted to change how the world finds new medicines. He enjoys building fundamental science-based solutions to major business problems. In addition to guiding the company’s business strategy, he has also been instrumental in building various aspects of the company’s technology platform. Prior to starting Verseon, Adityo was the co-founder and CEO of Pulsent, and the principal inventor of that company’s technologies, which lie at the heart of all video streaming today. A technologist and business strategist with a track record of delivering industry firsts, he is an inventor on over 40 patent families, and received his BS in Mathematics and Physics from the California Institute of Technology. Today We Talked About Adityo's background Video Streaming Background High Tech and Bio Tech Combine AI with Quantum Physics Connect with Adityo X LinkedIn Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About AJ A.J. Jacobs is a journalist, lecturer and human guinea pig who has written four bestselling books—including Drop Dead Healthy and The Year of Living Biblically—that blend memoir, science, human and a dash of self-help.  A contributor to NPR, The New York Times, and Esquire, among other media outlets, Jacobs lives in New York City with his family.   Today We Talked About Books Gratitude Puzzles Curiosity 18 century mindsets News intake Flexibility Focus Slow down Privateers Virtues Connect with AJ Books Website X Facebook LinkedIn Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Landon Landon Loveall is a certified financial planner and dedicated advocate for tech professionals to increase their wealth through financial, investment, and stock option planning. He is a partner of KB Financial Advisors which has been specializing in maximizing stock options for tech employees since 2014. Landon regularly shares his thought leadership on the KB Financial Advisors blog about the unique scenarios presented by employee stock options. When he's not assisting clients, Landon enjoys kayaking down the Duck River with his wife Melissa and their three children in Columbia, Tennessee. Today We Talked About Financial Planning Basics 401K planning Maxing out your retirement Supplemental Wages Taxes Investments Roth IRA Budgets Consistence YNAB - YNAB Connect with Landon X LinkedIn Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Lois Lois’ eighteen years as CEO and co-founder of a workforce analytics and talent management software company, gave her front-row seats to people watching within the corporate habitat. Working with clients around the world developed her deep curiosity around people’s choices and the stories surrounding them. She continues to collaborate with her software co-founder and husband, Ross. She weaves the stories around his technology vision in their debut novel, titled Moral Code. A science-fiction for readers from book clubs to AI technologists. Bringing strong women in STEM into the possibilities of powerful ethical artificial intelligence has been creative passion project. Upon selling their company, Lois founded the nonprofit My Future Story and published two children’s books to engage kids in their exploration of career opportunities. “STEM Club Goes Exploring” and “Kids Go To Work Day”. Lois is now engaged in writing and advocacy for voting rights and civic education. She volunteers with several organizations improving education and many other issues that matter to her communities. She writes because there are stories to tell and wonders to interpret and translate for others. She believes in science and rejects the concept that embracing technology leads to a dystopian future. Raised in Iowa and then Missouri, Lois moved to warmer Texas, as soon as she had the power to choose. Her favorite quote is “Live like others won’t, until you can live like others can’t.” Residing on a tree-filled acreage, she seldom writes creatively in a conventional desk chair. Today We Talked About Lois's background AI Co-founding Software Company Reseach for fiction writers Moral Code STEM Leading through the community Using Interns properly Connect with Lois Website LinkedIn Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Jeff Jeff Wetzler is co-CEO of Transcend, a nationally recognized innovation organization, and an expert in learning and human potential. Wetzler combines unique leadership experiences spanning more than 25 years in business and education, as a management consultant to the world’s top corporations, a learning facilitator for leaders around the world, and as Chief Learning Officer at Teach For America. Jeff earned a Doctorate in Adult Learning and Leadership from Columbia University and a bachelor’s in psychology from Brown University. Based in New York, he is a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network and is an Edmund Hillary Fellow. Today We Talked About Jeff's background Ask? Learning Fear Curiosity We feel certain respect by trying first Start with Why Make it Safe The ASK approach 5 Practices Choose Curiosity - what can I learn from this person? Make it Safe Pose Quality Questions - Underutilized questions (reactions) How we Listen to the answers - door knob moment Reflect and Reconnect - sift it and turn it Connect with Jeff LinkedIn Website Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Brandon Brandon Epstein is a world class Mental Performance Coach with over fifteen years of experience coaching professional athletes, entrepreneurs, and executives. He founded the Jump Rope Dudes Initiative, an online fitness community with over a million members, and is the author of Programmed To Fail: How to Break Through Your Mental Blocks and Achieve Greatness. He lives in in Fort Lauderdale, FL with his wife and two daughters. Today We Talked About Brandon's background Chris Weidman Don't operate from obligation Ego Focus Mindset Jump Rope Inspiration vs. Obligation Mindset   Connect with Brandon Website LinkedIn Book Instagram Youtube Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Dr. Ronald Razmi RONALD M. RAZMI, MD is a cardiologist and the co-founder and Managing Director of Zoi Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in the applications of AI in healthcare. He completed his medical training at the Mayo Clinic and holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Ron was one of the pioneers in application of MRI systems in managing cardiac patients. He built the software system, cardiovascularmri.com, to serve as a platform for education and training of cardiologists in using MRI in managing their patients. He is a co-author of the textbook "Handbook of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging." Ron was a McKinsey consultant with focus on investments and buyouts of medical technologies. In 2011, he founded a population health management software company at the dawn of digital health. He saw firsthand the confluence of clinical, technical, and business factors that need to come together for new technologies to gain adoption in healthcare. Much of what he learned is covered in his new book, AI Doctor: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, to educate innovators, buyers and investors about the roadmap of technology adoption in healthcare. AI Doctor has received international media coverage, including the World Economic Forum, Newsweek, ABC, and more. Ron has been one of the prominent voices in digital health over the last 15 years. In 2021, he launched AI Doctor, one of the only blogs focused solely on the applications of AI in healthcare. He's a frequent speaker at conferences, guest on podcasts, and author of medical and business articles. Today We Talked About Ron's background AI Medicine Digital Data Sharing Data in the same language Short-term, Mid-term, Long-term outlooks The future Challenges of AI in healthcare Connect with Ron LinkedIn Website Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Elliott Elliott is CEO of High Alpha Innovation, the leading venture builder that partners with organizations and entrepreneurs to solve big problems through startup creation. Prior to High Alpha Innovation, Elliott led business design at High Alpha, the Indianapolis-based venture studio; he has also worked in innovation and strategy consulting at Innosight, in corporate venturing, and as an entrepreneur to bring new ideas to market. Originally from California, Elliott has a deep entrepreneurial background as a founder, advisor, and investor. He earned a B.S. in Finance from BYU and an M.B.A. from the UCLA Anderson School of Management, where he was a Venture Fellow. Today We Talked About Elliott's background Digital Transformation Scaling business Start-ups Efficiency vs Innovation Facebook Innovation in Nature More Experiments Faster, Cheaper, Weider. Structure your experiments Autonomy Launch External Startups Be surprised by what you learn Learning Problem vs. Execution Problem Connect with Elliott LinkedIn Website X Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!  

About Alex He is a seasoned engineering leader and CEO. Born in Belarus, he harbored a lifelong dream of becoming an engineer. After graduating from university, he moved to the USA. During the initial years, he resided in New York, working as a software engineer in various companies. One of the most notable was the startup Conductor, where he joined as the 5th employee. It has now evolved into the leading global SEO and content intelligence platform. During his tenure there, Alex was responsible for building and maintaining an industry-leading link-building system. Simultaneously, he embarked on building his own company, MEV (named after the mega-electron-volt) - a strategic software development partner for fast-growing companies. Afterward, he decided to settle in the Bay Area. While at the helm of his company, he assisted esteemed companies such as Cartier, Novo Nordisk, Daiichi Sankyo, and Avadel in overcoming complex business challenges through software solutions. Additionally, he aided numerous startups in developing stable and scalable digital products, making them attractive for acquisition. Alex is passionate about empowering businesses with the right technology. He firmly believes in the power of teams. Building a high-performing team, in his view, necessitates being open-minded and always striving to thoroughly understand the team's objectives and needs for success. This solution-oriented mindset and team focus form the cornerstone of his company. Today We Talked About Alex's background Software Development Master Purpose Autonomy Motivation 3.0 Values Empathy In-house and Outsourced Teams Full integration Aligned autonomy Culture of Ownership Eliminate Toxic Cultures Ukraine vs. Russia War Focus on what you can control Take Connect with Alex LinkedIn Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About John John has worked for a wide variety of companies including BPP, GP Strategies (on the HSBC contract), Training 2000 Ltd, Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions and BAe Systems designing and delivering leadership and personal Development interventions, coaching and Project Management. He is experienced at operating at all organizational levels providing, not only development training but also coaching and Boost Growth business consultancy Background John designs, develops and facilitates learning in a highly interactive environment, based on participants own experience. His sessions involve group activities and facilitate discussion to elicit key points. This is to allow participants to gain a thorough working knowledge, with constructive feedback, in a safe environment. John is an experienced coach and trained counsellor who works from a Constructivist perspective that encourages individuals to explore their own solutions. Today We Talked About John's background Soft Skills Coaching IF/THEN "Leadership is what you lack when you don't know what to do." George Kelly Change Curve Fear, Threats, Anxiety Change is hard Make Windows from Walls Managing The Horizon Timeline Therapy Hypnotherapy   Connect with John Website LinkedIn Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!  

About Krishna Krishna Bala, is currently Sr. VP of Engineering at Proscia, a leading provider of digital and computational pathology solutions, where he oversees the development of its enterprise pathology platform. He is an experienced healthcare technologist with more than 20 years of experience in software development, data engineering and AI/Machine-Learning. He is also an entrepreneur with several successful exits including an IPO as CTO/Founder. Krishna has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University in New York. Today We Talked About Krishna's past Data and Healthcare Going from Product to Platform AI in Pathology Scrum of Scrums Conway's Law Breaking down Silos Product Management Robust Dialog Transparency Prioritization Quarterly Business Review (Retrospective) Connect with Krishna https://www.linkedin.com/in/kbala97/ Pathology Software for the Modern Digital Laboratory | Proscia   Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!  

About Hannah and Veronica Hannah Ryu is the Co-Founder of Oak Theory alongside her other half, Veronica Shelton. Oak Theory is a design studio specializing in UX/UI, web and application design. Their resumés have names on them like Disney, HBO, Salesforce, Estée Lauder, Oprah, Unilever, Sephora, Subaru, and MAC cosmetics, where Oak Theory now currently works with industry giants like Google and the University of California.  Leading with a human-centered yet deeply analytical approach, Hannah’s strategic know-how shapes Oak Theory’s mission to transform diverse perspectives into robust digital designs. Growing Oak Theory as one of the 0.1% of agencies founded by women of color posed its own challenges, but in just 3 years Hannah, alongside Veronica, has built a team that delivers exceptional, inclusive, and human-centered design. “Our cultural backgrounds and unique perspectives as a collective of diverse creatives help our clients show up in a more authentic, impactful, and purposeful way. It’s been a joy to enable that transformation for them.” Hannah’s career trajectory has been anything but ordinary. Starting out in a nonprofit, she then took on the role of a magazine assistant (think “Devil Wears Prada”), and ultimately ascended to a product manager position in a tech company. Her journey has given her perspective and clarity, making her uniquely equipped her to shape a workspace that prioritizes psychological safety, and promotes a culture that combines open-ended curiosity with solution-driven thinking. To put it simply, Veronica’s brain is literally built for design. Being a neurodivergent person, she has a knack for capturing complex concepts and ideas with visuals that anyone can relate to. Over the past 10+ years, she has partnered with brands of every size, from startups to Fortune 500 conglomerates, using her abilites to build impactful experiences across every medium, from print, to social media, to entire rebrands for top organizations. Her work is more than a profession; it’s a reflection of her life. Whether she’s exploring new technologies, mastering programming languages, or indulging in her gaming life with Apex Legends, Veronica’s hobbies are a testament to her dedication to her craft. A true globetrotter at heart, she eagerly anticipates the opportunity to draw fresh inspiration from her travels. The inception of Oak Theory, co-founded with Hannah during the pandemic, marked a pivotal moment in her career. Their mission: to forge a space where inclusivity is not just a goal, but the cornerstone of design philosophy. This endeavor is about more than creating sharp visuals and frustration-free navigation; it’s about making every user feel seen and accounted for. Parallel to her role at Oak Theory, Veronica is the driving force behind ChunkyBones, a mobile game development company. Here, her focus is on infusing mobile puzzle games with a feminine flair and bringing better representation to women of color in emerging media. Whether it’s through game development or her broader design work, Veronica’s vision is clear: to create experiences that resonate universally, transcending audience differences and showcasing the power of inclusive design. In everything she does, Veronica embodies the essence of a designer who not only captures complex concepts with ease but also paves the way for greater diversity and representation in the world of design and beyond.” Today We Talked About Hannah's background Veronica's background AI Diversity in Design Leadership Creativity Solving Problems Showing up Data-Driven UI/UX UI/UX Ecosphere Connect with Hannah LinkedIn - Hannah LinkedIn - Veronica Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review,

About Vitaly Vitaly is the Chief Business Development Officer of the global Adtech video platform for publishers Viqeo. During his career, he managed to work with Google, META, Amazon Ads as well as the largest publishers & advertisers. He is also an Investor, Limited Partner at True Global Ventures (16+ projects). Vitaly has 15+ years of experience in AdTech, MarTech and project oversight, and 5+ years of experience in mentoring startups in AdTech and unit economics. Today We Talked About Vitaly's background AI in Ads Privacy Hiring Soft Skills and Hard Skills ad performance Connect with Vitaly LinkedIn Website X Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Sean Sean Falconer has a lofty goal: to make the digital economy safer. And he's doing so one API at a time. A former competitive programmer, entrepreneur, and expert storyteller, his many accomplishments include designing the software used to create ICD-11 at the World Health Organization, founding Proven.com, and leading developer relations teams at Google. When he's not interviewing industry insiders as one of the hosts of the popular Software Engineering Daily podcast or diving into all things data security and privacy on Partially Redacted, you can find this world-class tech talent serving as Head of Marketing and Developer Relations at Skyflow, the world's first and only data privacy vault delivered as an API. Today We Talked About startups teaching developer advocacy data manipulation privacy abstracting privacy away from engineering   Connect with Sean Podcast LinkedIn Substack Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!  

About Lisa Lisa Nestor, a seasoned strategist in the financial services industry, is the Chief of Strategy at Airtm, an innovative online platform that provides financial services to people around the world. With her guidance, Airtm has facilitated over 26M transactions and helped hundreds of thousands of individuals access financial markets. Passionate about building solutions that empower individuals by improving their financial capabilities, Lisa believes that everyone should have access to the tools they need to manage their finances effectively and participate in the global economy. Lisa has a strong background in digital assets, payments, and ecosystem development. An early employee of the Stellar Development Foundation, she led partnerships and ecosystem strategy from 2016 – 2020. She has played a crucial role in Airtm's success and has been instrumental in creating a platform that offers low fees and quick transaction times for users. Lisa Nestor's dedication to empowering individuals and improving financial markets has helped to make Airtm a leader in the online financial services space, and her insights and expertise will undoubtedly continue to shape the industry. Today We Talked About Lisa's background Micro Finance Blockchain Stellar Blockchain Connect with Lisa LinkedIn Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Nick Nick is the Founder and CTO of Dagster Labs, the company behind Dagster, a popular open-source data orchestration platform. Before Dagster Labs, he was a Principal Engineer and Director at Facebook from 2009 to 2017, where he founded the Product Infrastructure team and co-created GraphQL. After cutting his teeth at Facebook, he pursued his passion for working on engineer pain points after hearing that data infrastructure was a big issue. He founded Dagster to address this issue, highlighting how quickly open-source projects were able to make an impact at legacy companies. Dagster couldn’t come at a more critical time as data and ML engineering are beginning to drive both human and business decision-making. Today We Talked About Nick's background Dagster's start Hiring Pete? GraphQL Productivity in Software Data Pipelines Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Dagster University Connect with Nick LinkedIn Website X Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Debbie Debbie Levitt, MBA, is the CXO of Delta CX, and since the mid-1990s has been a CX and UX consultant focused on strategy, research, training, and Human-Centered Design/User-Centered Design. She’s a change agent and business design consultant focused on helping companies of all sizes transform towards customer-centricity while using principles of Agile and Lean. She has worked in various CX and UX leadership and individual contributor roles at companies including Wells Fargo, Macy’s, StepStone, Sony Mobile, and Constant Contact. In the 2010s, San Francisco UX and marketing agencies had Debbie on speed dial. She completed projects for Traction, Fjord, LIFT, Rauxa, ROI·DNA, and Fiddlehead. Clients have given her the nickname, “Mary Poppins,” because she flies in, improves everything she can, sings a few songs, and flies away to her next adventure. Her new book, “Customers Know You Suck,” (2022) is the customer-centricity how-to manual. Start investigating what’s holding you back from improving customer-centricity. Learn how to be value-led: how much value we can frequently create for potential and current customers. In 2016, she became an O’Reilly author, but has since chosen to self-publish, and now has her own publishing imprint, Delta CX Media. Outside of CX work, and sometimes during CX work, Debbie enjoys singing symphonic prog goth metal, opera, and New Wave. You can also catch her on the Delta CX YouTube channel. Today We Talk About Delta CX Debbie's Background Being a Geek Guessing Lasagna Agile Assumptions Start with Research Focus on Quality and Value Research Experience Fake Empathy Accountability Tie customer experience to business metrics Connect with Debbie YouTube LinkedIn Website Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Tom Tom Bairstow is a Creative Director, Designer & Founder of NorthHouse, a multi-award-winning creative studio focused on video & digital design for music, brands and live shows. NorthHouse are globally recognized as a leading studio within the music and live events industry, working with the likes of Coldplay, Beyoncé, Adele, Katy Perry, Shawn Mendes, Lewis Capaldi, Ferrari, GQ, BAFTA, The NFL SuperBowl Half-time Show, The UEFA Euro's, The Rugby World Cup, and many more. Most recently they projection mapped Buckingham Palace for the Queen's Jubilee and are currently working on shows globally. Tom grew up in Bradford, West Yorkshire, attending Bradford Grammar School, Bradford Art College and Leeds Metropolitan Uni, graduating in 2008 with a BA Hons in Graphic Art & Design where he specialized in moving-image. He pursued a career in music, playing in touring bands between 2006 - 2009 whilst developing a portfolio as a freelance video director and designer, creating live music visuals, music videos and event films. In 2010, he moved to London to continue his freelance video work, which gradually progressed into Tom founding NorthHouse in 2012. NorthHouse have gradually grown as a team over the years, beginning with just one employee in a tiny South London studio beneath a railway arch, into the global creative studio it is today with its UK studio in the heart of London Bridge. Tom is passionate about creative business and helping people to find a path within the creative industry. He is a creative mentor, the ambassador for media at Big Creative Education College, London and gives talks to schools and Universities around the UK. Today We Talk About Tom's background Live Shows Technologies roles in design AI in design Projection Mapping VR and AR 360 videos Growth mindset Playing to your strengths time blocking Connect with Tom LinkedIn Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Jon Jon Perl is the co-founder and CEO of QA Wolf, a startup building the QA solution every engineering leader wishes for. Prior to QA Wolf, Perl led engineering teams in the healthcare and home services space, where he learned firsthand how difficult automated regression testing can be — and how critical it is for teams to have. His interest in software engineering comes from an overarching desire to eliminate boring, repetitive tasks and give people their time back. He has a dog named Finn and enjoys hiking. Today We Talked About Jon's background QA Challenges Automated testing Test coverage Mistakes and learning Sell it first, then solve the problem AI to solve the QA problem Listen to your customers Company Values virtual coffee   Connect with Jon LinkedIn Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Kasheef As a first-generation American born to parents of Caribbean descent, Kasheef attributes the alignment of his career and purpose to interventions and exposure to educational resources far outside of the community that raised him. With such a dichotomy between the two worlds he grew to know, an unshakeable commitment to be on the frontline of change was born. As the National Director of Dream.Org's tech program, Kasheef is responsible for the integrity of tech programs, trainings, and materials, ensuring that all offerings align with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Today We Talked About Kasheef's background Racial Inequality Justice TECH Train Engage Change Humanize Building Empathy Martial Arts Imposter Syndrome Physical Fitness Discipline Resilience Stress Stay ready so don't have to get ready   Connect with Kasheef LinkedIn Website   Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!  

About Jim With over two decades of immersive experience in executive development, corporate leadership and human performance, Jim Bishop stands as a beacon of transformative leadership through his business, Conjunction Leadership. Jim's journey has taken him across the globe, coaching executives, diverse teams and orchestrating the modernization of leadership systems for transforming business units. Having collaborated with industry giants like Eli Lilly, Roche, and Elanco, Jim recognized the pivotal role of a visionary leader willing to first work on themselves while revitalizing their culture. This catalyzed the birth of Conjunction Leadership in 2020, where Jim provides executive coaching and team development solutions. As a certified coach by the International Coaching Federation and a Certified Leadership Facilitator with Blanchard, Jim's methods are a blend of science and art. He empowers executives through executive coaching, corporate culture consulting, and team effectiveness programs, focusing on holistic development within volatile contexts. At Conjunction Leadership, transformation starts within. The exclusive DISRUPT, BRIDGE, and GROW process guides leaders on a journey of self-discovery, mindset shifts, and measurable growth. Today We Talked About Jim's background Leadership Remote Leadership Watercooler talk... remotely how the pandemic affected leadership Disruption Phase Bridging Phase Growth Phase One-on-ones Definition of Leadership People Show up differently. Worklife balance... Worklife integration Connect with Jim Website LinkedIn X Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!  

About Robert Robert Plotkin is a leading expert in leveraging Al to maximize creativity and innovation. His book, The Genie in the Machine, was the first (and still the only) work to address the impact of generative Al on innovation and the patent system. Recognized as a thought leader in human-Al collaboration, Robert empowers individuals with the essential skills they need to harness Al to supercharge their creative abilities. He addresses the common fear of Al replacement by illustrating how embracing Al allows creatives to concentrate on high-level ideation, strategy, and problem-solving, while relegating the routine details to Al. Having a rare, combined expertise as an MIT-educated computer scientist, an educator, and a seasoned patent attorney, Robert boasts over 25 years of specialized experience in guiding leading tech companies in securing intellectual property protection for their cutting-edge Al innovations. Robert is also an adept communicator, hosting nearly 100 podcast episodes and being a frequent podcast guest on the topic of Al-fueled innovation. Today We Talked About Robert's Background AI Legal Concerns How AI is automating innovation and the implications of this for the patent system Skills that we (especially knowledge workers) need to develop to leverage avoid and avoid being replaced by AI Patent law How to use AI What to be concerned about Accuracy Checking Biases AI for Creative professionals Connect with Robert LinkedIn Website Book X Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!  

About Oscar After a decade and a half in the technology arena, Oscar Santolalla embarked on a mission to help people in technology companies present better, inspire others, and sell more. He is author of "Rock the Tech Stage" (Apress, 2020) and "Create and Deliver a Killer Product Demo" (Apress, 2018). Oscar helps professionals in the technology industry rediscover the power of sharing their best ideas onstage. Since 2014, Oscar hosts Time to Shine, the pioneer podcast show in public speaking. He works as a Senior Sales Engineer at Ubisecure, in which he hosts the podcast "Let's Talk About Digital Identity" and leads the company's product training program. He has also contributed as speaking coach in several TEDx events. Oscar lives in Helsinki, Finland. Today We Talked About Oscar's background Giving Talks Why? Mistakes that are made Put your ideas into a format (but don't start with powerpoint). Make an outline Don't be too abstract Don't use too many acronyms or buzzwords Practice Keeping your talk tight... short timeline Records yourself (at least Audio) Passion for your topic "An Audience is not given to you, it something you fight for." Speak only on topics you are passionate about.  You can't fake it. Stories Interaction is important when giving talks (especially with virtual conferences) Connect with Oscar Website LinkedIn Book X Time to Shine - Podcast   Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!  

About Jon Jon studied Human Sciences at Oxford University, then stepped sideways into business where he worked in information systems as an applications architect, becoming European IT Director for a market-leading multinational.    This career continued with consultant program leadership roles in major UK companies such as British Airways, BAA, Vodafone and O2.   In parallel he continued to study science and human systems, publishing well-regarded and ground-breaking books "The Science of Possibility" and "Reinventing Capitalism". Jon is a generalist in an age of specialists, an out-of-the-box thinker, an expert in mindsets, emotional and spiritual intelligence, systemic perspectives and living-systems approaches.   Now, blending his experience across human behavior and business organizations, he is regarded as a world-class trainer and leader in the socio-psychological development theory known as Spiral Dynamics integral.  He is a Director of the leading-edge organizational development consultancy Future Considerations, working recently with Philips, Arup and Shell.   He is also a leadership and personal development coach and mentor, and an accredited SQ21 spiritual intelligence coach.  Jon has published books on science and spirituality (The Science of Possibility) on our money systems and relationships with money (Reinventing Capitalism) and a spiral-inspired book "7-stage parenting".  For many years he has also been on the Trustee board of a charity providing care and education, officially rated "outstanding", to young people with special needs. Today We Talked About Jon's background Leadership from the bottom up The Future of Organizational Change Listening Flow Teamwork Empathy Business Partnerships Transparency Self Managing Organizations   Connect with Jon www.jonfreeman.co.uk www.spiralfutures.com LinkedIn X Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!  

About Marga Marga Hoek is a three-time CEO, Chair, and Board Member. Due to her visionary, purpose-driven leadership, Hoek has gained recognition over the years as a global thought leader on sustainable business and capital. She is a multi-golden-awarded bestselling author of the trailblazing titles New Economy Business (2014) and The Trillion Dollar Shift (2018). Fortune praised The Trillion Dollar Shift, which highlights opportunities the UN's Global Goals hold for business, as "required reading." Recognized by Thinkers50 for her global management thinking, Marga Hoek coined the slogan "Business for Good" in 2014 to emphasize her mission "to make Business for Good the norm, rather than the exception. Today We Talked About Marga's background Fear of AI Difficulty with Change Tech for Good Purpose driven technology 4th Industrial Revolution Sustainable technologies and products Food and product waste Carbon emissions Purpose driven work 3D printing parts from waste Trackless trams in China Moonshot Thinker Connect with Marga LinkedIn X Website Tech for Good Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!  

About Ryan Ryan Glasgow is the founder and CEO of Sprig. Sprig is the leading product experience insights platform and works with high-growth companies including Figma, Notion, Loom, and Dropbox. Prior to starting the company, Ryan was Product Manager and early team member at five different companies that he helped scale from startup to successful exit, including Weebly, which was acquired by Square, and Vurb, which was acquired by Snapchat. Today We Talked About Ryan's background Leadership in general Growing up in the Valley Customer Segmentation Hyper Segmentation Win as a Team Never Settle Acknowledge your success Shared Wins AI Design Patterns Product Roadmap Newsfeed https://sprig.com/getstarted/  Connect with Ryan X LinkedIn Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!  

About Ahmed Ahmed is an experienced engineering leader, having led teams at Microsoft, Amazon and Google. He is currently leading Cloud teams at Google. In addition to his day job, Ahmed also helps engineering managers become effective leaders through his coaching. Today We Talked About Ahmed's background Leadership in general Re-occurring problems for new leaders Feedback loops Dealing with being Overwhelmed Know your own limits Setting Explicit Expectations Knowing what your optimizing for Framework Master yourself Manage People Manage Project Resources, Time and Scope Grumpy Unintentional messages to your team Change the way you show up Lead by Example One-on-Ones Weekly - Don't skip them Don't end them early Follow-up Questions Aligning Incentives Career Focused One-on-ones every 4th one. Connect with Ahmed LinkedIn Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!  

About Bartosz An entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience, coach, mentor, and public speaker. The founder of G2A.COM, the largest and most dynamically developing global marketplace with vouchers for digital products such as games, gift cards, subscriptions, or software. The marketplace already has had over 25 million users from 180 countries around the world. A winner of the Forbes magazine's BrandMe CEO award given to the best CEOs in the country, as well as of the Digital Shaper Award, the Gold Medal of Polish Academy of Success, and the Manager of the Year title awarded by the government of the Subcarpathian Voivodeship where G2A.COM began its journey. He's also a co-founder and member of many business organizations such as the International Leaders Forum, Google Next Gen CEO Club, Facebook Client Advisory Board, and the Polish Council of Global Businessmen. Speaker for business events such as The Economic Forum, Merchants Payment Ecosystem Conference in Berlin, MIT in Boston, or Gamescom in Cologne. Graduate of the AGH University of Krakow and the SGH Warsaw School of Economics, as well as Executive Education programs on Harvard (Finance), MIT (IT, Blockchain, Platformization, Productivity), and Oxford (Fintech). He also actively participates in society – he initiated the creation of the działajmyrazem.pl platform for organizing aid for Ukraine, with several dozen companies joining in solidarity. He's involved in the SaveTheChildren program and supports local orphanages. Privately, he loves animals and is a fan of tennis. Today We Talked About Bartosz Background G2A.com Gamers Why? Trust Feedback Payments Hard Work Lead by Example Ego Listen, then Respond Global Standups People and Attracting them Learning Connect with Bartosz LinkedIn Website X Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!  

About Brian "Tap" Taptich Tap is a seasoned leader with 25+ years of experience leading strategy, technology, business, marketing, and corporate development at worldwide technology companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100. He is passionate about developing and leading cross-functional teams to achieve bold goals on a global scale. Currently, Tap is VP of Strategic Initiatives. In this role, he designs and implements key initiatives to build and execute AWS growth strategy. Tap leads strategic planning and provides thought leadership to AWS senior executives. He also works with AWS senior leadership to evolve AWS' long-term vision and operational plan, including assessing current strategy, designing optimized solutions, and supporting implementation across the organization. Prior to leading Strategic Initiatives, Tap ran the Worldwide Specialist Organization (WWSO) that builds and executes go-to-market strategies for AWS' multibillion dollar businesses. Under his leadership, the team tripled in size and AWS revenue grew significantly from $41B ARR in 2020 to $85B ARR in 2023. Prior to WWSO, Tap led AWS Game Tech, a vertical strategy that spanned AWS Services, Sales, Solutions Architecture, Business Development, and Marketing. Tap led this team for 3 years and under his leadership, the team doubled the games industry revenue. Before AWS, Tap was the CEO of Bitcasa, a venture-backed cloud file system services company built entirely on AWS. Under his leadership, the company grew the data under their management to over 30 PB, with users in 120+ countries. Bitcasa was sold to Intel at the end of 2016. Prior to Bitcasa, Tap has also held senior executive positions in Business Development and General Management at Zynga, BitTorrent, and Electronic Arts. Tap also spent some time in finance and worked at both Doll Capital Management and Allen & Company. Tap received a BA from Williams College and a MBA from Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management, with a focus on Entrepreneurship/ Entrepreneurial Studies. Today We Talked About Tap's Background 16 leadership principles ownership Bitcasa Turning the ship around Culture Customer focused Solving big problems AWS   Connect with Brian LinkedIn Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!