Best Nudge Theory Podcasts (2024)

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Unlocking Business Efficiency: The Power of Process Documentation and Onboarding with Jen Bergren 45:07

3d ago45:07

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Jen Bergren is an expert in process documentation and operations, with a strong focus on helping organizations become more efficient. She’s passionate about simplifying processes, improving onboarding experiences, and ensuring that organizations can operate smoothly and creatively through thoughtful documentation. Jen is a key voice in operational …

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How to do Conferences: Effective Tactics for Sponsors and Attendees to Stand Out with Mike Simmons 29:44

5d ago29:44

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In this episode, host Mike Simmons dives into event strategies and tactics. He shares insights on different types of events, how to plan for them, and how to make the most out of attending or speaking at events. Whether you’re attending a massive trade show or a small niche event, this episode offers actionable advice for maximizing your impact. Ke…

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#181 – Plant-Based Brands: High on Purpose, Low on Vibes 20:24

5d ago20:24

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If vibes can play a big role in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Elections, shouldn't we examine their role in food choices? This episode discusses why the plant-based food industry's focus on branding plant-based meat by emphasizing environmental and health benefits has failed to resonate with a consumers. A more effective branding strategy for alternat…

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Building Successful Partnerships: Martin Scholz on Alignment, Leadership, and Growth 52:09

10d ago52:09

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"Start. Right…you can make a lot of plans, but sometimes it's just about jumping into the cold water and seeing if you can swim." "Partnerships are not a transactional relationship. It's about working together towards a mutual goal." "Revenue is not a goal—it's a result. Understand what you want to achieve and how you can align with your partner's …

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10 Things to Do if you Want to Fail at Business and Sales - Mike Simmons 12:47

12d ago12:47

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Three Key Quotes "If you want to fail, pitch without context. Your customers care about solving their problems, not your product." "Don’t try to be the hero. Remember, your customer is the hero, and you’re the guide helping them solve their problems." "If you always make it about you, you will fail. Focus on the needs of others to truly succeed." T…

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Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Growth with Sean Barnes 1:01:38

17d ago1:01:38

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Sean Barnes is a business leader who recently transitioned into full-time entrepreneurship. With a background in IT and a passion for helping others grow, Sean now leads a small but dedicated team. His insights into leadership, business strategy, and personal development make him a valuable resource for those looking to find their catalyst in both …

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Dealing with Change - Mindset, Skillset, Toolset with Mike Simmons 13:32

20d ago13:32

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"Mindset is critical. Your Attitudes and beliefs — what attitude do you bring to each situation, and how do your beliefs impact or influence that attitude?" "Use tools to create leverage and improve problem-solving. It's about moving from your current state to your desired state." "First, make sure you get your mind right, get that mindset going, a…

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Could the Axis Powers Have Won WWII?: Part I 36:51

23d ago36:51

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“This is how history went after McCoy changed it … Because ALL this lets them develop the A-bomb first. With the A-bomb & with their V2 rockets to carry them, Germany captured the world.” - Spock, from the Star Trek Episode, “The City on the Edge of Forever.” In this episode we look at one of the most common “What If?” questions in history: the pla…

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Leadership, Communication, Learning and Parks with Donald Forgione 50:34

25d ago50:34

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On Leadership: "We all want our employees and our loved ones to do the right things, but often we don't get a chance to see that. We are very aware when they screw up, but the day-to-day—boy, I hope they make the right decision today." On Vulnerability in Leadership: "As a leader, if you show vulnerability, it shows weakness, which is absolutely B.…

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Theory vs Practice, Focus through Clarity, Hiring and finding a job, How to end a Call - Mike Simmons 31:29

28d ago31:29

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"Everything is theoretical until you put it into practice; then it becomes practical." "To maintain focus, I gain clarity—clarity around what’s important to me and those I work with." "You learn more with the questions you ask than with the statements you make." Find your Catalyst at https://www.findmycatalyst.com/ Mike discusses the transition fro…

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Nonprofit Leadership Success with Author Jeff Conroy 51:39

1M ago51:39

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Jeff Conroy is a seasoned nonprofit leader with over 20 years of experience as a CEO. He recently authored the book Nonprofit Leadership Success, which delves into the challenges and strategies of leading nonprofit organizations. Jeff is passionate about effective leadership, the importance of coaching, and the unique dynamics that drive nonprofit …

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Enabling and Empowering Success - Self, Teams, and Family with Mike Simmons 23:03

1M ago23:03

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"Leadership starts with self, so you are all leaders." "Enable and empower people to achieve the results they want to achieve through a combination of people and process." "If your people aren't getting fired up about the work that they're doing, something's wrong." Find Your Catalyst at https://www.findmycatalyst.com/ Mike Simmons discusses the co…

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RevGenius Founder Jared Robin on Leadership, Fractional Roles, and the Future of Collaboration 59:07

1M ago59:07

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"Leadership is more about empowering others to do the thing than doing the thing yourself." "If you're collaborating, their goals are your goals." "The cool thing about fractional roles is you're addressing a specific problem or specific need." Summary: In this episode, Jared Robin discusses the importance of leadership, collaboration, and personal…

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From Overthinking to Creating: Will Aitken's Guide to Authentic Content Creation 47:36

1M ago47:36

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"The biggest mistake people make when starting content creation is overthinking before doing." "It's amazing what happens when people smile; a joke can break down walls and start genuine conversations." "You don't know what you're good at until you actually go out there and start doing it." In this episode, Will Aitken discusses the journey of cont…

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How to Hit Your Sales Targets: A Step-by-Step Guide to Sales Success with Mike Simmons 25:52

1M ago25:52

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In this episode, Mike Simmons delves into the strategic process of hitting sales targets. He discusses the importance of understanding your numbers, creating multiple pathways to achieve goals, and building a solid pipeline. Mike shares insights from his experience, emphasizing the need for detailed planning and execution to drive sales success. Ke…

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Building Community with Leslie Greenwood 46:58

2M ago46:58

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Leslie Greenwood is community builder, known for her work with Pavilion and her consulting firm, Chief Evangelist Consulting. Jen Simmons and Mike Simmons are the leaders of the Phoenix Club, a community aimed at connecting professionals from diverse backgrounds. Three Key Quotes: Leslie Greenwood: "Connection, growth, and expanding your reach are …

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Simplify Getting Things Done and Achieving Results - Mike Simmons 15:10

2M ago15:10

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Key Quotes: "Your north star can change over time. And it's okay." "Strategy from my perspective…is how will we do it? Not what will we do." "With the right mindset, with the right skill set and the right tool set, you can move the world." Mike Simmons discusses life and business strategies using the game metaphor. He emphasizes finding a changing …

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Called to Empower - Coach Kurt Hines 50:12

2M ago50:12

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Coach Kurt Hines, head football coach and author, shares his journey of empowering others through faith, leadership, and personal growth. With over 27 years of coaching experience, Hines emphasizes the importance of servant leadership and helping others find their strength and purpose. Key Quotes "I truly feel like I've been called to empower. That…

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Transform Your Performance: How Mindset, Skillset, and Toolset Drive Success with Mike Simmons 11:10

2M ago11:10

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In this episode, Mike Simmons explores the crucial elements of mindset, skillset, and toolset, and their roles in personal and business growth. Mike emphasizes the importance of each component and how they interconnect to drive performance and success. Three Key Quotes: "In the absence of mindset, the other stuff doesn't work. Don't care what your …

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From Firefighter to Entrepreneur: David Landis Shares Tips on Growth and Self-Mastery 58:19

2M ago58:19

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David Landis is a seasoned firefighter turned entrepreneur and self-mastery advocate. With a unique blend of practical experience and creative insight, David emphasizes the importance of mindset, resilience, and growth in both personal and professional realms. His journey from a structured firefighting career to navigating the uncertainties of entr…

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Are you among the top performing managers? – Overconfidence and its causes | with Collin Raymond 31:40

2M ago31:40

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In this episode, we discuss overconfidence and its underlying psychological mechanisms. Our guest Collin Raymond shares his research (joint work with David Huffman and Julia Shvets) based on a field study he conducted with managers in the context of their Bonus payment. We discuss their findings on how managers make overconfident predictions about …

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Unmasking Revenue Challenges: How Leadership and Culture Drive Business Success with Mike Simmons 15:53

2M ago15:53

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Mike Simmons is the founder of Catalyst A.C.T.S., an organization dedicated to improving leadership, culture, and revenue execution in businesses. With a strong focus on practical tools and processes, Mike helps organizations build effective teams and achieve their goals. Key Quotes: "The revenue challenge inside your business is likely a culture c…

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Maximizing Sales Success in 2024: Insights from Sales Leader Nick Loise 1:06:13

2M ago1:06:13

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Nick Loise is a seasoned sales leader with a passion for helping organizations enhance their sales performance. He brings a wealth of experience from various industries, focusing on building strong teams, driving revenue, and navigating complex market conditions. Key Quotes from Nick Loise "As leaders, we must rise above the minutiae and look throu…

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Mid-Year Update: Phoenix Club Growth and Future Plans with Mike Simmons 25:41

2M ago25:41

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Three Key Quotes: "Do the things you want to do better and faster." "People want to make an impact. They want to feel valued." "Sales is about connecting the dots between problems that are known or unknown and solutions that are known or unknown." Mike Simmons discusses the progress and plans for Catalyst ACTS, including updates on the Phoenix Club…

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Mastering Fractional Leadership: Insights from Karina Mikhli on Community, Flexibility, and Business Growth 53:46

2M ago53:46

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Karina Mikhli is a seasoned fractional COO and workflow consultant. She founded Fractionals United, a community for fractional executives, after struggling to find a supportive network for professionals in this field. Her work focuses on helping businesses transition and thrive by providing high-level leadership on a part-time basis. Key Quotes "Co…

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Andrea Waltz on Writing and Publishing Success: Tips from 'The Million Dollar Book Formula' 44:19

2M ago44:19

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Andrea Waltz is an experienced author and co-author of the book "Go for No." She has spent over twenty years in the publishing industry and recently wrote "The Million Dollar Book Formula" with her partner, Richard Fenton. Andrea is passionate about helping others write and publish their own books, drawing on her extensive experience and unique ins…

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The Marathon of Entrepreneurship: Mental Health and AI with Amir Feizpour 46:36

2M ago46:36

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Amir Feizpour is an experienced entrepreneur and AI enthusiast. He is the founder of a startup that focuses on leveraging AI and natural language processing (NLP) to enhance knowledge management and improve performance in various business areas. Amir is passionate about mental health, community building, and the evolving role of AI in our lives. Ke…

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Unlocking Personal Growth and Resilience with Amy Looper: Tips for Navigating Life’s Challenges 38:31

2M ago38:31

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Amy Looper is a resilience coach and transformational leader. She focuses on helping individuals navigate through life’s uncertainties by fostering resilience and well-being. Amy shares insights on breaking free from the hustle culture, finding alignment with one's purpose, and the importance of self-care. Three Key Quotes from Amy Looper: "Resilie…

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Unlocking Business Success: Joe Aurilia on COO and CRO Collaboration 47:15

2M ago47:15

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Joe Aurilia is an operations expert with a deep understanding of how community involvement, leadership roles, and efficient processes drive business success. With experience in various leadership positions, Joe shares his insights on the importance of collaboration between COOs and CROs, the role of operations in business, and the value of mentorsh…

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Avoiding Value Drain in Dealmaking – Game Theoretic Strategies | with Paul Papayoanou 23:31

2M ago23:31

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In this episode, we delve into the common pitfalls that negotiators face which lead to value drain in dealmaking. Our guest Paul Papayoanou identifies four types of value-destructive behaviours and shares insights on avoiding these traps. He also outlines the characteristics of an effective dealmaker, emphasising the importance of being a savvy str…

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Simplify - Eliminate before you Accelerate 6:11

2M ago6:11

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Mike Simmons is a business consultant and founder who specializes in helping organizations streamline their processes to achieve better results. With a focus on decision-making and communication, Mike provides actionable insights on how to eliminate unnecessary steps to accelerate progress. Three Key Quotes from Mike Simmons "The most common mistak…

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Simplify Decision Making - Energy vs Impact 9:55

3M ago9:55

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Key Quotes: "If you've been hammering nails in with a wrench your entire life and someone gives you a hammer, it will feel almost like you had discovered fire for the first time." "Focus on doing what you're made for and delegate the rest to drive success in your life and business." "The Eisenhower matrix helps you derisk the decision-making proces…

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Simplify - Support vs Success 9:08

3M ago9:08

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Key Quotes "Support is reactive. It's something that is absolutely necessary. People are gonna break things; people are gonna need help." "Success is proactive. How do we design for success given what I know about what the future looks like inside your business?" "If your success team is acting reactive, they might be a support team, and you are ju…

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Do Better - Faster: Clarity, Focus, Tools, Process, Community 8:00

3M ago8:00

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Three Key Quotes: "The big thing is having a high level of clarity around what it is that you want to do. Do you even know what you want to do?" "My goal when it comes to where I'm spending time, energy, and resources is to get this access to move further to the right." "If you continue to read about things but not put those things into practice, y…

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Entrepreneurship, Discovery, and Building a Brand with Intention - Mor Assouline 1:10:21

3M ago1:10:21

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Mor Assouline is a seasoned sales consultant and entrepreneur, known for his expertise in B2B sales and building high-growth consulting businesses. Mor started his own consulting business, achieving six-figure success within the first year. He is particularly skilled in leveraging LinkedIn for lead generation and building a personal brand. Mor emph…

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Simplifying - Setting Expectations and Resetting Expectations 5:41

3M ago5:41

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Key Quotes "Say what you're gonna do, and do what you say you're gonna do. It's simple to say, but really hard to do." "Don't make assumptions. Validate an understanding when you're going through the process." "Do your best, and then let it go. You've gotta give yourself space and time to move on to the next." In this episode, the Mike emphasizes t…

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Growth Challenges and Solutions with Cindy and Mike 1:08:32

3M ago1:08:32

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Balancing Growth & Infrastructure. Cyndi Laurin is an expert in organizational growth and development, focusing on helping businesses navigate through different stages of growth. Her insights are crucial for understanding how companies can manage their growth effectively while maintaining a healthy internal structure and culture. Key Quotes On defi…

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Simplify Clarity and Alignment 8:23

3M ago8:23

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Mike Simmons is a seasoned facilitator and organizational consultant who specializes in enhancing the effectiveness of internal meetings through clarity and alignment. With a focus on practical strategies and actionable insights, the guest helps organizations achieve their goals, solve problems, and make informed decisions. Key Quotes "Start with a…

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Playing the Gene Game: On Genomics, Insurance, and Game Theory | with Eduardo Azevedo 28:48

3M ago28:48

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In this episode, we discuss with Eduardo Azevedo his research on adverse selection in insurance markets. Eduardo gives details on recent developments in genomic advances, also in light of the significant price decrease for obtaining the individual genome. We discuss the possible long-term effect on the insurance market (e.g. specific health insuran…

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S.L.A. Marshall and the Ratio-of-Fire Theory: Did Only 15-20% of US Riflemen Fire Their Weapons during WWII? 55:01

3M ago55:01

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“I had a feeling of the essential rightness of all. He was dead and I was alive; it could so easily have been the other way round; and that would somehow have been right too.” - Richard Hillary, Royal Air Force pilot, reflecting on the first German plane he shot down In this episode we look at the controversial claim made by US Army General S.L.A. …

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Simplifying Behavior Change - COM-B 6:29

3M ago6:29

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Mike dives into the COM-B model of behavior change, which was developed from research conducted in the UK. The discussion centers on understanding how leaders, teams, and organizations can leverage this model to suppport behavior change among their teams. Key Quotes "The first thing we need to look at when we're trying to determine why someone does…

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Simplifying GTM 8:30

3M ago8:30

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Three Key Quotes "Simplify your go-to-market strategy by compartmentalizing tactics to support various conversions." "Demand, acquisition, retention, and expansion are the pillars of a successful GTM strategy." "By separating customers into strategic, general, and high-turnover categories, you can optimize where to put your time and resources." Mik…

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The Stanley Cup Finals with Jacquelyn & Mike 17:24

3M ago17:24

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Key Quotes: "It was a beautiful thing I couldn't be happier to have been wrong in my predictions." "McDavid's goal... it looks like a dance. He starts on one side of the offensive zone, slides across the front of the goal, and scores on a backhand shot." "One of the cool things about this Stanley Cup final is it will be the longest trip for each te…

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Explaining Loss Aversion using Game Theoretic models | with Greg Kubitz 23:14

3M ago23:14

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In this episode, we discuss with Greg Kubitz his research on loss aversion. Greg shares his research in which he targets to explain loss aversion using Game Theoretic approaches. He combines approaches such as the principal agent model to be able to look at loss aversion through the evolutionary lens considering realistic assumptions on biological …

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Simplify Communication 7:10

3M ago7:10

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Three Key Quotes: "The first thing we want to do to get better at call planning and holding effective meetings is to know who we're communicating with." "Start with their objectives first, not your own biases. Figure out what they are looking to accomplish." "The desired next steps are they like, comment, share with others, and apply what they've l…

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Simplifying Execution 7:03

3M ago7:03

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Three Key Quotes: "The most common mistake with any of this is lack of clarity around what the objective is." "Work your thirty, sixty, ninety and then come back in and start to reflect and assess how you've made progress against it." "Stop overcomplicating your approach to goal setting and execution, simplify it through the game plan." This podcas…

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Simplifying Proposals a Tool & a Framework for Success 9:12

4M ago9:12

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Three Key Quotes: "The proposal is not about you. It's about the person on the other side." "If you can't answer these questions—what, why, how, and cost—you haven't earned the right to deliver a proposal." "Clarity in communication leads to better feedback and successful proposals." Mike Simmons kicks off the "Tactical Tuesday" series, focusing on…

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Stanley Cup Round 3 Predictions with Jacquelyn 16:52

4M ago16:52

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Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions: Round Three Analysis and Bold Calls It's round 3 - We are down to the final 4 teams. The rest of the NHL is now on the golf course. This episode is brought to you by FairwaysHit.com If you are looking for a last minute father's day gift for the golfer in your life - please check us out. Jacquelyn Nicholson is back t…

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Us vs. Them: Experiments on group identity| with Yan Chen 32:15

4M ago32:15

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In this episode, we engage with Yan Chen to unravel the underlying mechanisms of group identity and group discrimination. Yan discusses her research on ingroup favoritism. We learn how ingroup favoritism can occur even in assigned, artificial groups, and that people with a strong group identity even have a willingness to pay to shield themselves fr…

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