Best Kim Noonan Podcasts (2024)

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Our 47-Second Attention Span With Gloria Mark (S5: EP3) 29:17

5d ago29:17

29:17

New research suggests you’ll barely have the attention span to finish reading this paragraph. We shift our attention faster and more often than ever before, impacting our work and health. So, what can we do to increase our attention? Slow down, set the audio speed to 1X, and listen to author Gloria Mark explain why this is happening and how small c…

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Make it Safe for Employees to Speak Up with Connie Noonan Hadley (S5: EP1) 26:58

4d ago26:58

26:58

You may think that if you don’t hear much from your employees, everything’s going pretty well. But that may not be the case. In fact, organizational psychologist Connie Noonan Hadley believes when employees don’t feel like they can speak up, that can spell trouble for businesses. In this edition of the Work Better podcast, Dr. Hadley identifies the…

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Teaching AI-Ready Students With José Antonio Bowen (S5: EP2) 30:01

7d ago30:01

30:01

Microsoft research shows 3 out of 4 global knowledge workers use AI in their jobs. But how are we preparing students for an AI-future at work? Educator, scholar and author José Antonio Bowen joins the Work Better podcast to talk about why becoming an ‘expert’ is so important to maximize the benefits of AI – and avoid being replaced by it.Bowen has…

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Why We Need More Humor at Work with Jennifer Aaker + Naomi Bagdonas (S4: E8) 30:58

5M ago30:58

30:58

What’s so funny? Turns out humor at work is for more than just a good laugh. It can help us influence people and be more creative. Authors Naomi Bagdonas and Dr. Jennifer Aaker join the Work Better podcast to share how our brains change when we laugh, why humor isn’t just for extroverts and how more laughter can make a big impact on business.Naomi …

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Breaking Our Obsession with Generations with Mauro Guillén (S4: E7) 27:20

5M ago27:20

27:20

Have you ever held back on something because it just wasn’t “age appropriate?” Or evaluated someone based on if they’re a Millennial or Gen Z? Are generational differences preventing people from reaching their full potential in life and at work? And could we be thinking differently about generations in the workplace?Mauro Guillen is a sociologist a…

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Embracing How Different Our Brains Are with Elena Sabinson (S4:E6) 34:13

6M ago34:13

34:13

We all know the workplace has to support a lot of diverse needs and it could probably do a much better job than it does today. But that can be really hard because there’s a gravitational pull toward sameness. It’s just easier to establish a pattern and stick to it. So how can we embrace how different our brains are when we are designing the workpla…

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Why You Need More Women on Teams with Anita Woolley (S4:E5) 25:20

6M ago25:20

25:20

Why is it some teams at work struggle and others seem to just click? Anita Woolley studies the science of teamwork and she’s sharing what research says about how to create great teams. And it’s not about having a lot of brainy people on your team. Associate Dean of Research and Professor of Organizational Behavior and Theory at Carnegie Mellon Anit…

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The Science of “Aha!” Moments with Alex Soojung-Kim Pang (S4:E4) 35:10

6M ago35:10

35:10

We’ve all been told at some point in our lives that hard work is the key to success. But author Alex Soojung-Kim Pang is out to dispel this myth. He says you can actually get more done and experience more “Aha!” moments if you rest and relax more often. Alex has spent the past 20 years studying people, the future of technology and its impact on wor…

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Creating a Brain Healthy Workplace with Upali Nanda (S4:E3) 39:42

6M ago39:42

39:42

Spaces communicate a lot about how you are supposed to behave. In a library, everything about the lighting and the furniture tells you to be quiet and contemplative. Or a conference room indicates where to sit and where to look. Dr. Upali Nanda has done a lot of work around the intersection of architecture and neuroscience. And she’s figuring out h…

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Is Our Attitude About Work Broken? with Barry Schwartz (S4:E2) 31:47

6M ago31:47

31:47

Why do we work? It’s a simple enough question but the answer might surprise you. According to professor Barry Schwartz, it’s not just about a paycheck — which is what we’ve all been long led to believe. The fact is many people with good incomes are disengaged and unhappy at work. So what’s the problem? Barry’s research uncovers why people are unsat…

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Sparking Joy at Work with Ingrid Fetell Lee (S4:E1) 26:34

7M ago26:34

26:34

Look around you. Is there anything nearby that makes you smile? Our guest today argues there is a distinct connection between our surroundings, our wellbeing and our mental health. She even suggests there is time we can find joy in our physical environment even if we’re not feeling happy. Ingrid Fetell Lee is the author of Joyful: The Surprising Po…

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Creating Joy at Work with Scott Sonenshein (S3:E9) 29:00

11M ago29:00

29:00

Have you ever been in a job that just sucks the joy out of your work? On the flip side, have you had a job that leaves you feeling energized and full of life? Or more likely — it’s a mix. The concept of joy and work can feel like an oxymoron sometimes — but does it have to? Adding joy into work is more important than ever because research shows the…

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The Power of Civility + Community with Christine Porath (S3:E8) 31:40

11M ago31:40

31:40

More than 65% of people feel no sense of community at work — and that was before the pandemic. Christine Porath studied data from 20,000 employees and after discovering the lack of community, she set out to change it.Christine wrote “Mastering Community: The Surprising ways coming together moves us from surviving to thriving.” She also wrote "Maste…

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The New Inclusive Campus with Moira Fischbacher-Smith (S3:E7) 32:09

12M ago32:09

32:09

The University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. It opened in 1451 and parts of campus might remind you of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter movies. Yet, in many ways, it is leading the way in higher education. In 2014, the university became the first academic institution in Europe to divest from the fossil fuel i…

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How the Office Can Boost Energy with Benjamin Laker (S3:E6) 26:26

12M ago26:26

26:26

Do you hate meetings? Those 30 or 60 minute blocks of time that chew up your day can be frustrating. Some companies have gone so far as to try eliminating meetings completely. But sometimes those meetings make a valuable impact on your work. So we’re asking: When do meetings do more harm than good? Benjamin Laker is a Professor of Leadership at Hen…

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Busting Carbon Myths with Sheri Hickok (S3:E5) 25:10

12M ago25:10

25:10

What does it mean when you buy a carbon neutral product? Sheri Hickok, CEO of Climate Impact Partners, helps us understand what makes something carbon neutral and, in the process, busts some myths about carbon offsets. She simplifies complicated concepts like how to measure carbon and why supporting projects that slow climate change is a necessary …

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Benefits of Foolishness at Work with Poonam Bir Kasturi (S3:E4) 27:22

1y ago27:22

27:22

Many MBA students are taught that businesses should be created to fill a market gap. Poonam Bir Kasturi, founder of the home composting company the Daily Dump, believes in the power of business as a force for good. And she says the MBA-way is not the only way. A diversity of business models is important. She even calls her own style a little foolis…

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The Next Economy Company with Kara Pecknold (S3:E3) 29:11

1y ago29:11

29:11

Lots of organizations make commitments around sustainability today — which is a good thing. But some are making more progress, much faster than others. So what separates the leaders from the laggards? Kara Pecknold has some ideas. She is Vice President of Regenerative Design at frog. She consults with organizations around the world to help them dev…

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Designing the New Workplace Experience with Jeremy Myerson (S3:E2) 27:40

1y ago27:40

27:40

Over the past 100 years, the office has been integral to how work gets done. It has shaped cities, cultures and how many of us, individually, behave. But the pandemic triggered a complete re-evaluation of the workplace. Jeremy Myerson says it’s time to relearn old habits and rituals and start thinking a little more like Walt Disney when we design o…

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Audacious Inclusion with Caroline Casey (S3:E1) 43:05

1y ago43:05

43:05

Caroline Casey spent a good part of her life hiding her true self. When she finally opened up to the world, amazing things happened. Her story starts when she was inspired by the Disney movie The Jungle Book. Later, she found herself on elephant-back in India which helped her kickstart an inclusion revolution in the workplace. Caroline is an Irish …

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Episode #264 with Extreme Sports Psychotherapist Chloe Svolakos 1:26:56

1y ago1:26:56

1:26:56

Steve and JaNette report on the 2023 US National Championships Dave gets a tour of the Paraclete wind tunnel DoorDash driver on the runway Steve and JaNette Describe Your Jump Safety First with Brian Germain discusses unusual jumps Pic of the Week #264 - A 60-way builds over Eloy at the Arizona Airspeed Challenge. Photo by Niklas Daniel Feature int…

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Episode #263 with Dan BC, Larry Henderson and Doug Barron 2:01:12

1y ago2:01:12

2:01:12

Jason Russell, Steve Lefkowitz and JaNette Lefkowitz join Dave and Stump in the home studio at Skydive Chicago World cup report from J-Russ JaNette gets back in the air again Rookiefest discussed Tips for upping your skydiving abilities as a fun jumper A Pulp Fiction style restaurant robbery in Zephyrhills Florida Steve and JaNette describe your ju…

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Episode #262 with USPA Executive Director Albert Berchtold 2:17:08

1+ y ago2:17:08

2:17:08

Mid Summerfest update Stump reports on the Dog Daze Boogie Jason Cooke gives us a deep dive on skydiving helmets Nicole discusses the state of women’s issues in skydiving Safety First with Brian Germain discusses free fall weights Pic of the Week #262 - UK National 4-way team Chimera training over Eloy. Photo by Niklas Daniel. Feature Interview wit…

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Episode #261 with Skydiving Pioneer Kim Emmons-Knor 2:21:37

1+ y ago2:21:37

2:21:37

Melissa Nelson and J-Russ join Dave and Stump Tom Cruise Project SpaceX Project Melissa discusses some USPA goings on Safety First with Brian Germain discusses getting current Dropzone of the Month? Not really, but Stump discusses CRW and The Raw Dogs Pic of the Week #261 - Kim Emmons-Knor before jump #570 with tandem instructor Anthony Ebel and pi…

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How to Go From Insight to Action with Laszlo Bock (S2:E8) 39:06

1+ y ago39:06

39:06

Leadership is complicated today. Managers are under pressure to deliver business results and create relationships with employees guided by empathy. This episode, we’re learning lessons from Google’s former head of People Operations about how the relationships between leaders and employees can improve one nudge at a time. Laszlo Bock is co-founder a…

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Gen Z: Power + Possibility with Jean Twenge (S2:E7) 35:11

1+ y ago35:11

35:11

Gen Z is on the cusp of being nearly 30% of the workforce. Today we’re talking about the power and possibility of the youngest generation at work. This is not a conversation about what’s right and what’s wrong with Gen Z. It’s about understanding – so we can all work better together.We are joined by Dr. Jean Twenge. Jean has spent her entire academ…

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Learning Is a Social Event with Anya Kamenetz (S2:E6) 35:54

1+ y ago35:54

35:54

When the pandemic sent everyone home, many teachers and students struggled. And according to Anya Kamenetz, one of the biggest reasons is because learning is a social event. This episode of Work Better, we’re focused on the work happening in our classrooms. We’ll talk about how online and hybrid learning are impacting kids and teachers. Plus, share…

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Pop, Tech + Culture with Marcus Collins (S2:E5) 49:34

1+ y ago49:34

49:34

We’re all trying to influence how people behave, according to Dr. Marcus Collins, whether it’s what people buy, how they interact with one another or how they work. Marcus calls culture the biggest cheat code ever to influence human behavior. His work as an engineer, music maker and advertising guru with cultural influencers like Beyonce and Apple …

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Be Happier at Work with Jenn Lim (S2:E4) 35:44

1+ y ago35:44

35:44

Who doesn’t want to be happier at work? Jenn Lim has dedicated her life to bringing more joy into the workplace.Jenn is founder and author of Beyond Happiness. She is also CEO of Delivering Happiness which is a company she founded with Tony Hsieh, the late CEO of Zappos. In her book, she shares her “Greenhouse Model” for the workplace – it’s an ide…

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How Your Brain Makes Friends with Robin Dunbar (S2:E3) 41:15

1+ y ago41:15

41:15

You are more likely to stay at your job if you have a best friend at work. You are also more likely to learn from a peer at work than your boss. Relationships in the workplace are really important. But as work changes, our relationships are changing too. Robin Dunbar, one of the world’s leading experts on friendship, will help us explore how relati…

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Learning Is the New Pension with Heather McGowan (S2:E2) 36:36

1+ y ago36:36

36:36

If you’re like most of us these days, a pension is not in the cards. Today’s guest says not to worry – Heather McGowan has a different idea about how to have a great future at work.Heather is a future-of-work strategist and author. Her new book called “The Empathy Advantage: Leading the Empowered Workforce” was just released. Heather says there are…

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Conflict, Communication + Discomfort with Amy Gallo (S2:E1) 52:04

1+ y ago52:04

52:04

The adoption of hybrid work has changed a lot of things – not just where and when you work, but also our relationships at work. How we build them. How we nurture them. And how we sustain them. Those relationships at work are really important to how we feel about our overall experience.Amy Gallo is joining us to give us tips on how to rebuild our re…

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Episode #260 with Sara Curtis and Amy Chmelecki on Project 19 1:18:10

2y ago1:18:10

1:18:10

Stump moves to Sebastian Becoming a jump pilot Safety First with Brian Germain discusses exit order Pic of the Week #260 -Project 19 completes the new women’s vertical world record 80-way over Skydive Arizona. Photo by Ewan Cowie. Feature Interview with Sara Curtis and Amy Chmelecki on Project 19 and the new women's vertical world record iFly discu…

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Change Community and Your Company (S1:E8) 36:48

2y ago36:48

36:48

Thinking about our communities outside of our office walls can actually strengthen our communities inside the workplace. In this episode, we talk to Kenny Clewett, a leader with Ashoka based in Spain. Ashoka is a global organization with a mission to mobilize a movement where everyone is a changemaker in the world. Kenny shares how organizations ca…

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Return to Office Is Like Returning From Deployment (S1:E7) 38:39

2y ago38:39

38:39

Lt. Col. Adria Horn shares a unique perspective on talent and turnover, and draws interesting parallels between returning to the office and returning from deployment. She serves in the U.S. Army Reserve and is executive vice president of workforce for Tilson Technology Management. She contributed to a McKinsey article called “A Military Veteran Kno…

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Innovation as a Recipe for Engaging Talent (S1:E6) 35:35

2y ago35:35

35:35

Business leaders have been trying to crack the code on innovation since the beginning of time. But, Dr. Simone Ahuja has a new take on innovation. She says it’s not just about filling an unmet need in the market or solving a previously unsolvable problem. She says innovation is a recipe for engaging and retaining talent. Plus, she shares strategies…

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Be More Human in the AI Age with Kevin Roose (S1:E5) 34:17

2y ago34:17

34:17

Can a robot take your job? Kevin Roose, New York Times technology writer and author of Futureproof, shares his take on how we can bring more of our humanity to work to avoid being replaced by AI. Plus, he lets us in on how a small bookstore in Oakland, California managed to thrive despite all the market forces working against it. It’s a story with …

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Loneliness, Lingering + Libraries with Eric Klinenberg (S1:E4) 37:36

2y ago37:36

37:36

What’s the real impact of community? NYU professor and author Eric Klinenberg’s research about a deadly heat wave in Chicago is a powerful example of just how important community is to humanity’s resilience. Eric joins us to share what he’s identified about the importance of “social infrastructure” like libraries and parks — something he says is ju…

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Groupiness at Work with Annie Murphy Paul (S1:E3) 33:35

2y ago33:35

33:35

We’re busting myths about how the brain works with guest Annie Murphy Paul, author of The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain. Annie shares her research into how “context sensitive” our brain actually is and why our environment matters so much when it comes to how we think and work. Plus, she shares how we need to rethink the way…

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A New Vision for the Workplace (S1:E1) 5:22

2y ago5:22

5:22

Welcome to Work Better, the podcast where we think about work and ways to make it better. The rules of work are being rewritten and we’re all trying to figure it out. Host and editor in chief of Work Better magazine, Chris Congdon, introduces our first series, setting up seven weekly conversations with leading thinkers, authors, designers, and rese…

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Neuroscience of Community with David Rock (S1:E2) 33:09

2y ago33:09

33:09

How does a sense of community impact the brain? David Rock, CEO and co-founder of the NeuroLeadership Institute, explains that when we don’t feel part of a group, our brains actually perceive that as danger. He joins us to talk about leadership and how we can create a greater sense of community in today’s era of hybrid work. We’ll cover return to o…

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Actress Tiffany Phillips 52:12

2+ y ago52:12

52:12

When Tiffany Phillips moved to Apple Valley, CA. when she was younger, she got teased all the time about her multiracial appearance. Now she makes her living as an actor playing different kinds of ethnicities. But now that the industry has changed, she has had to rethink how she wants to be fully seen. Tiffany talks to Kim about getting into fights…

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Actress Jennifer Field 45:23

2+ y ago45:23

45:23

Actress Jennifer Field was born in San Jose, CA. and became Miss Asia America in her early twenties. Jennifer educates Kim about how the Miss Asian America pageant, how it's vastly different from the Miss USA pageant, her affinity for Korean food and culture, and the difficulties of communicating with her Korean mother. Great talk!…

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Musician Bevin Luna 46:55

2+ y ago46:55

46:55

Bevin Luna's music is deeply rooted in Memphis, TN and the Dominican Republic. Her unique multicultural upbringing has allowed her to create what she calls a "Rock and Roots" sound. Bevin talks to Kim about navigating life between her southern and Dominican cultures, how it shaped her musical taste and individuality, her desire to leave Memphis as …

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Writer/Motivational Speaker Torrie Sorge 1:28:15

2+ y ago1:28:15

1:28:15

Writer and motivational speaker Torrie Sorge grew up in a predominantly white community with her single mother in Ohio where she mastered the art of passing as a white female. She spent a great deal of her life wanting to pass as a white girl because she was ashamed to acknowledge that her biological father was of Afro-Puerto Rican descent. However…

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Actor Shawn Passwaters Decierdo 51:02

2+ y ago51:02

51:02

Actor Shawn Passwaters Decierdo had three different fathers come into his life before he graduated high school. His unusual upbringing was filled with surprises and personal challenges as a result of each father influencing his racial identity. Shawn talks to Kim about accepting his unusual mixed identity and how he has chosen to walk with it in lo…

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Actress Britney Young 58:55

2+ y ago58:55

58:55

Actress Britney Young talks about growing up in Japan with her biracial family, moving to Alaska and learning about the shocking history of slavery in America, and the value of becoming an advocate for herself after she was bullied in high school. Oh, we also talk about her Netflix hit show, GLOW. Great talk!…

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Miami Dolphins Biracial Head Coach Mike McDaniel 47:02

2+ y ago47:02

47:02

Multiracial Whiteboy podcast host Kim Noonan talks about the new biracial head coach of the Miami Dolphins, Mike McDaniel, with Dr. Jenn Noble (Mixed Race Psychologist). Mike is white in presenting, but identified himself as a "human" during his first team press conference. Kim related all too well to McDaniel's discomfort about having to identify …

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Episode #259 with Pete Allum 2:00:32

3y ago2:00:32

2:00:32

Melanie Curtis joins Dave and Stump Mel discusses her book How to Fly: Life Lessons from a Professional Skydiver. The Stumps celebrate their 300th and 3000th jumps together Discussion on Project 19 and the Highlight Pro Skydiving Team A crazy cutaway recovery story from Sebastian Discussion on trackers for recovering cutaways Safety First with Bria…

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Natalie Preddie: Travel & Lifestyle Expert 55:38

3y ago55:38

55:38

Travel & Lifestyle Expert Natalie Preddie grew up in Ontario, Canada, where she spent her weekends at church with the Jamaican side of her family, then the rest of her week with her predominantly white community. Natalie talks about the challenges of navigating between both worlds, feeling lost when she arrived at university, moving to the UK at ag…

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