Best Alan Weiss Podcasts (2024)

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Little Round Top 6:20

4d ago6:20

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The turning point in the American Civil War—and probably world history—occurred in Gettysburg on a rise called Little Round Top. At that place, at that time, a Union general saw a vast threat, and a Union Colonel and his regiment averted the threat through the brilliance of a single command.We need more courage in our lives because, unlike Gettysbu…

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FTF253: The Delegate Experience: Conferences Done Differently with Mary-Louise (ML) Huppatz 32:34

6d ago32:34

32:34

Send Leanne a message In this episode of the First Time Facilitator podcast, host Leanne Hughes welcomes Mary-Louise (ML) Huppatz, CEO of the Association for Tertiary Education Management (ATEM), to discuss her unique approach to conferences, leading change, and facilitation. ML's passion for people and creating meaningful learning experiences come…

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Here Comes The Judge 4:43

6d ago4:43

4:43

We all get the kind of government we deserve. If you voted for the winner of the election, that’s good until such time as you feel promises aren’t being kept. If you voted for the loser of the election, that means not enough people in the right places agreed with you, and you have to submit to the system. However, you’re still free to protest, be s…

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Pressure 8:44

17d ago8:44

8:44

Bill Russell, in Second Wind, defines pressure and performance.For example: - Brady coming back from 25 points down in the second half of the Super Bowl.- Houston, we have a problem (Apollo 13).- Sully Sullenberger landing in the Hudson River. The need is to really stay calm.- Three Mile Island as opposed to Chornobyl.- Bluffing in poker (vs. the “…

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Peregrinations 9:50

24d ago9:50

9:50

Many people in Rhode Island have never been to Boston, let alone New York. I’ve coached a very successful entrepreneur who has never been to New York and doesn’t wish to go. Most people can’t locate Bolivia or Laos (or Nebraska) on a map.When Americans in a survey were asked the three most famous Japanese they could think of, it was Bruce Lee, Yoko…

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Ep. 29 - Are Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill on the money in 'Moneyball?' (featuring comedian Eli Lebowicz) 40:52

22d ago40:52

40:52

The Oakland A's faced having to compete with the likes of the New York Yankees with the lowest payroll in the majors. Based on the book by Michael Lewis 'Moneyball" features Brad Pitt as General Manager Billy Bean, who failed as a player but had a success if going against old school scouts and focusing on on base percentage. Beane meets someone he …

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Esteem 8:17

1M ago8:17

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Esteem means respect and admiration. Hence, self-esteem would mean respect and admiration for yourself. Self-worth and self-esteem are the same thing to me, whereas self-confidence is your faith (or lack thereof) that you can do something: efficacy.Pride is feeling proud of your accomplishments, but vanity is insisting that others hear about them, …

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Small Business, Small Minds 11:04

1M ago11:04

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The rate of failures of small businesses is astounding: 20% fail during the first two years, 45% during the first five years, and 65% during the first ten years. While there are myriad reasons, such as succeeding generations of ownership not being as motivated or competent, most of these fail under the original founders and owners. That’s because t…

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FTF252: Obsess over the participant (not the meeting room) with Steven Demedio + a sneak peak of our Red Carpet Campout 27:23

1M ago27:23

27:23

Send Leanne a message In this episode of the First Time Facilitator podcast, I am thrilled to welcome Steve Demedio to the show. Steve shares his inspiring journey from a career in sales leadership to becoming a passionate facilitator obsessed with creating engaging and memorable learning experiences. Join us for our retreat: The Red Carpet Campout…

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Ep. 28 - The Music Editor Who Is Killing It 1:10:46

1M ago1:10:46

1:10:46

Alan speaks with Music Editor Micha Liberman who was nominated for two Emmy's for his work on the Hulu hit "Only Murderers In The Building" and Netflix's "Avatar: The Last Airbender." Liberman, who won an Emmy for his work on the pilot of HBO's Deadwood explains what it's like to have his work involve such stars at Steve Martin, Martin Short, and S…

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How Criminal Governance Undermines Elections, with Jessie Trudeau 1:18:23

1M ago1:18:23

1:18:23

In democracies all around the world, criminal organizations are involved in electoral politics. Notable examples include the Sicilian mafia and Pablo Escobar's drug cartel in Colombia. We sometimes think of these criminal groups as having politicians in their pockets or as directing politicians to do their bidding at the barrel of a gun. But our gu…

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Credibility with a Buyer 11:59

1M ago11:59

11:59

Some suggestions to build credibility with a buyer during the initial meeting. (This assumes you’re meeting with a true economic buyer who controls the budget.)1. Assume a peer mentality. Don’t allow yourself to be cast in a “dog and pony show.” (I suggest you never show up with visual aids for this very reason.) Adapt an attitude that the two of y…

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Civics Lesson 6:35

2M ago6:35

6:35

There are 330 million people in the US that we know of. There are 12,500 school districts, 18,000 police departments, 17,000 libraries, 400 different languages spoken, 45,000 flights per day, 5 million privately and commercially owned vehicles, 200,000 dentists, and 641 amusement parks. There are nation-states (Japan, Korea), multi-state nations (S…

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Ep. 27 - Why "The Shawshank Redemption" Is Inspiring featuring Sruli Broocker 30:35

2M ago30:35

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Based on a Stephen King novella, "The Shawshank Redemption" starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman is on most people's top 25 list of best movies. It tells the story of a man falsely convicted of murdering his wife and her lover. Alan and Sruli Brooker discuss a number of intriguing questions. Is hope always a good thing? What does the film say ab…

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FTF251: How we sold out our event in 24 hours (Behind the scenes of How to Face Change) with solo reflections from Leanne Hughes 24:53

2M ago24:53

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Send Leanne a message Host Leanne Hughes takes you behind the scenes of the recent "How to Face Change" event she co-hosted with Michael Bungay Stanier (MBS). From brainstorming ideas, locking in the perfect venue, to manufacturing demand for tickets, Leanne spills all the details on how they turned a bold idea into an unforgettable experience. Exp…

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Sermons 5:22

2M ago5:22

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This is a marketing lesson for the Catholic Church. I’m a lector and a Eucharistic Minister in the Church and converted 18 years ago. As some of you know, I’ve also spent a great deal of my coaching and consulting career in the field of strategy and have written two commercially published books on the topic.The average age in the church my wife and…

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Ep. 26 - "Titanic" Debate (featuring Irina Tsukerman) 55:43

2M ago55:43

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"Titanic" starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, is one of the highest grossing films of all-time. It won the Oscar for Best Picture with James Cameron winning Best Director. Alan, a fan of the blockbuster, talks about the famous film with Irina Tsukerman, a human rights and national security attorney, who has become known for astute politica…

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The Wealth We Ignore 6:54

2M ago6:54

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The agenda of inequality and wealth focused only on the richest might not reconcile with reality.There have been increases in home ownership (even though buying always has its difficulties, from interest rates to inventory). There is a record of intergenerational wealth transfer from retirement savings and the Regan-era IRA legislation.In the West,…

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Ep. 25 - Steve Carell's Brilliance In 'The 40 Year Old Virgin' 24:13

2M ago24:13

24:13

Alan discusses the famous film with comic Talia Reese. Why was this film such a hit? Carell is handsome enough so why was his character so unsuccessful with women? Are guys who work at TV stores not appealing? they discuss the humor of the film, what it says about attraction and human nature!By Alan Zeitlin

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Just Tell Me What I Want to Know 8:31

2M ago8:31

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Just tell me what I want to know.People instead tell you everything that they know.College professors are reading their dissertation notes. Electricians are telling you about high and low voltage, amps, and watts. The tree guy tells you about diseases of poplars when you asked if he could prune some dead branches on an oak. The auto guy explains wh…

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FTF250: Building trust and driving change in workshops with Hitomi Whitlock 29:34

3M ago29:34

29:34

Send Leanne a message In this episode, we're joined by Hitomi Whitlock, Organizational Change Manager at the University of Washington's Housing and Food Services, and an experienced real estate investor. Hitomi shares her journey from moving to the U.S. as a child to leading change at one of the nation's top universities—all while managing a succes…

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For Crying Out Loud 4:09

3M ago4:09

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Even in truly tough times and horrible market segments, there are winners and strong companies. You have to play the hand you’re dealt, and you have to play it well. If anything is happening to you more than two times out of ten, it’s you, not them.With high interest rates, houses are still being sold. With food being expensive, people are still di…

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Winning And Losing 9:08

3M ago9:08

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If you win a race by .001 seconds, have you really “won.”? And certainly, you’re not the “best in the world.” On that day, in that place, at that time, you finished barely ahead of the next person. What if you did it again an hour later?Of course, if you constantly and consistently win, you might be the best in the world or the best ever: Yankees, …

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Ep. 24 - Would You Rather Be Deadpool or Wolverine and How can Robert Downey Jr. Play Dr. Doom? (guest David Merel) 48:46

3M ago48:46

48:46

Alan discusses "Deadpool vs. Wolverine" starring Ryan Reynolds and Hug Jackman. David Merel, a technology and superhero expert answers whether or not Jackman is too old, whether or not superhero films will save movie theaters, and whether he'd rather be Deadpool or Wolverine. Was the opening scene too gory? Was the villain badass enough? Did anyone…

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Cowbells 2:43

3M ago2:43

2:43

The Olympics sparked several replays of an Australian swimmer, Cate Campbell, being interviewed on what I think was an Australian TV news show. In a prior competition, she had beaten out the Americans for the gold medal. The interviewer asked her what it was like. She ranted on about how glorious it was because she detested the Americans using a co…

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FTF249 Michael Bungay Stanier's Co-Facilitation Tips & Brisbane Event Preview! 15:48

3M ago15:48

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Send Leanne a message Come along to our event! https://lu.ma/rooftopbne In this episode, host Leanne Hughes chats with Michael Bungay Stanier on their upcoming event in Brisbane together on 3 Sep 2024, and the art of co-facilitation. Reflecting on their first podcast experience in Brisbane, they dive into topics such as managing facilitation dynami…

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Wowsers 9:04

3M ago9:04

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You’ve known wowsers. They’re always trying to be the “second smartest person in the room,” and they correct you even though you’re correct to begin with.They are official “killjoys.” They are critical of others’ pleasures and accomplishments. Lacking expertise doesn’t inhibit their critiques and corrections. They never converse; they lecture as pe…

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Ep. 23 - Spaceballs Revisited: Comedy, Parody, and the Upcoming Sequel 24:14

3M ago24:14

24:14

Host Alan Zeitlin welcomes special guest Aaron Herman, a marketing consultant and video journalist, to dive into the comedic brilliance of Mel Brooks' 'Spaceballs.' In this episode, they explore why 'Spaceballs' remains a beloved classic, breaking down its clever parody of the Star Wars franchise and its unique brand of humor that has stood the tes…

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What College Dorms can teach us about Culture, with Joan Ricart-Huguet 1:18:59

3M ago1:18:59

1:18:59

Today on Scope Conditions: college dorms shed light on where group culture comes from and how it molds us. At Harry Potter’s alma mater, each new student is assigned to a House that aligns with their true character. The mystical Sorting Hat takes the courageous ones and sorts them into House Gryffindor, while the studious know-it-alls go to Ravencl…

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Ep. 22 - Are The Great Gatsby Films Really That Great? 46:02

4M ago46:02

46:02

Robert Redford and Leonardo DiCaprio starred as Jay Gatsby in different film version of based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic. Alan speaks with Gatsby expert and New York City high school instructor David Giunta. Alan and David discuss the good and the bad elements of the films, what the story says about justice and obsession, and why Dasie pick…

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A Conversation with Seth Kahan 25:57

4M ago25:57

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People may think of a "Grand Challenge" as an exceptionally worthy and difficult problem to solve, and they'd be right. But it's also representative of a more formalized and impressive approach to what appear to be intractable societal issues.Seth Kahan specializes in these, his most recent being to remove stigma in mental health issues. This invol…

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Honestly 6:47

4M ago6:47

6:47

My wife wasn't feeling well, so I went out to eat at 5:30 and brought her something back. When I do that, I bring my iPad and read a book at the bar.I finished, the takeout arrived in a shopping bag, and I drove home. At 10 pm I thought I'd play some Angry Birds before going to bed but realized my iPad was gone. I used "Find My iPhone" to determine…

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Ep. 21 - Why Clueless Is A Classic and Alicia Silverstone Is Wonderful (With writer and communications expert Shira Weiss) 35:28

4M ago35:28

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Alicia Silverstone is best known for depicting Cher Horowitz in the classic "Clueless" co-starring Paul Rudd as her step-brother, Josh. Alan discusses why the film is simple, yet grand. Writer and communications expert Shira Weiss explains what's so good about the film and the two debate some issues and Weiss answers if she ever had a grade changed…

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Two Guys 8:03

4M ago8:03

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I recorded and wrote this prior to the presidential debate. When I couldn’t publish it before the debates, I was going to abandon it. But in view of what occurred, I’m publishing the recording and show notes now.In the upcoming debates, no notes will be allowed, and the moderators can mute the microphones. Moderators have had undue influence on pas…

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Ep. 20 - Why The Shining Is My Favorite Movie and Debating Some Theories With a Kubrick expert. (With Professor Nathan Abrams) 55:57

4M ago55:57

55:57

Alan explains why "The Shining" is so scary and so mesmerizing with great performances by Jack Nicholson and Shelly Duval. From the creepy opening to the famous "redrum" scene, there's a lot to give you nightmares. Professor Nathan Abrams, author of "Kubrick: An Odyssey" discusses some theories of what the film is about from the Holocaust to the at…

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Innovation 13:43

4M ago13:43

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The only way to “coast” is when you’re going downhill. Even on a plateau, you have to pedal to keep moving. However, there is a way to “coast uphill.”To succeed, businesses must keep growing. And to keep growing, they must innovate. No business can grow simply by solving problems and “fixing” things (or, worse, blaming people). Problem-solving keep…

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Ep. 19 - Why Midsommar Is A Genius Work of Horror 12:54

4M ago12:54

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Alan discusses Ari Aster's "Midsommar" about a young woman named Dani(Florence Pugh) who in the wake of a family tragedy clings to a boyfriend, Christian (Jack Reynor) who doesn't appreciate her. When they go on vacation with some friends to Sweeden, all Hell breaks loose and things that make no sense take place. Christian's friend is creepily flir…

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FTF248: Mid-year check-in + sneak peak of Talk the Walk with Alan Weiss 36:43

5M ago36:43

36:43

Send Leanne a message In this episode, host Leanne Hughes provides an update on her activities as a solopreneur and content creator, sharing insights from her recent experiences and projects. She provides an update on her book, some of the work she's delivered this year, including a recent innovative conference presentation focused on flexibility. …

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