Best The Thoughtful Coders Podcasts (2024)

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#519: How to Build a Brand Beyond the Courtroom, with Jordan Marsh 51:52

2h ago51:52

51:52

In this episode, Lawyerist Lab Coach Sara Muender chats with Jordan Marsh, a civil rights and personal injury attorney and the author of Try Your Own Case. Jordan shares how he’s expanding his 100% contingency-based law firm by developing the Try Your Own Case brand into a new revenue stream. Learn about Jordan’s innovative plans for an online cour…

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Customer Loyalty & Brand Loyalty Programs for B2B Services in the Age of AI_Joanne Z. Tan _Season 2, Episode 35_Joanne Tan 13:34

3h ago13:34

13:34

In the AI age, decision paralysis can drive customer loyalty, and is an opportunity for developing brand loyalty so long as a brand leads the market. B2B services need to rewards customers with loyalty programs.In the AI age, loyalty rewards and customer experience are the differentiators. AI will level the competitive playing field for many produc…

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The Evolution Of Extracting Vue Code 29:21

1h ago29:21

29:21

Sometimes, it's not such a great idea to keep things DRY! And you know what? "Don't reinvent the wheel" isn't always the best advice... espeically when it applys to new abstraction concepts you're working on. In this podcast, we'll talk about the evolution of extracting code, and when you may want to wait a while before turning code into an NPM pac…

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#518: Why Every Lawyer Needs to Master Storytelling—And How to Do It, with Kate Tellers 32:57

4h ago32:57

32:57

Stories are powerful—not just in the courtroom, but in business, with your team, and your life. And, yet, telling a great story is hard! Stephanie chats with Kate Tellers, senior director and a host of the Peabody Award winning Moth Radio Hour and co-author of How To Tell a Story, about bringing our stories to life. Links from the episode:  The Mot…

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Break Through Barriers in Our Own Minds - a true story_Season 2, Episode 34 12:16

4d ago12:16

12:16

Achieving mental and psychological break through is best by doing, not just talking: This is a true story that not only helped with a breakthrough to start Joanne Tan's first book, but also taught her that in serving and leading others, we actually have served and empowered oneself.Joanne was asked to volunteer to hold the wood boards for others to…

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#517: Passing the Torch: Mastering the Art of Succession, with Carol Bertsch & Brennen Boze 35:53

19d ago35:53

35:53

Join Sara as she chats with law firm owner Carol Bertsch and new partner Brennen Boze about their leadership transition journey. They share the ups and downs of passing the torch, the emotional challenges, and the balance between honoring a legacy and embracing innovation. Whether you're a seasoned firm owner or an emerging leader, their story offe…

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#516: Flexing Your Discipline Muscle to Stay Motivated, with Sara Muender 54:48

27d ago54:48

54:48

Join Zack as he chats with Lawyerist Lab Coach and podcast co-host Sara Muender about starting and running a thriving law firm. They explore how defining personal and firm values can shape a law firm's vision. Sara highlights the importance of separating personal identity from the business to make decisions that benefit the firm, and shares tips on…

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High Sierra Adventure True Stories, Part 1 of 3 - Joanne Z. Tan, Season 2, Episode 33 14:33

12d ago14:33

14:33

This is Part 1 of 3 of true adventure stories. (The video and blog versions also show photos taken there). Each Part has heart warming, funny, and adventure stories full of wise lessons.The High Sierras' jagged granite peaks, wild and lush, secluded meadows, pristine, snow-melt creeks and lakes cleanse the souls and refresh the minds and hearts of …

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#515: Simple Marketing Hacks Lawyers Swear By, with Gyi Tsakalakis 40:48

23d ago40:48

40:48

A law firm’s marketing efforts are never-ending! That, coupled with the fact that algorithms and tools seem to also always be changing can leave lawyers with a marketing headache. In this episode, Stephanie chats with the host of the popular podcast, Lunch Hour Legal Marketing, Gyi Tsakalakis about the latest things to know in law firm marketing. L…

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#514: The Hidden Value of Doing Less, with Leidy Klotz 39:39

1M ago39:39

39:39

In today’s world, our first instinct is to add. Do more. Consume more information. But, should we be subtracting instead? Doing less. Simplifying. In today’s episode, Stephanie talks with author Leidy Klotz about his book, Subtract, and why taking away should be part of our decision-making toolkit. Links from the episode:  Check out CosmoLex! Subtr…

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#513: The Lawyer Who Became a Coder, with Sukhi Alberga 49:59

1M ago49:59

49:59

Zack talks with Canadian Lawyer, entrepreneur, and Labster Sukhi Alberga about her journey innovating in the legal services space. They discuss the path she took to building her legal tech product and her experience in the Law Society of Ontario’s regulatory sandbox. Links from the episode:  Sign up for LabCon 2024! Check out PIMCon and use "PIM La…

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Cybersecurity for coders: insights from a Microsoft Team Leader at NATO Locked Shields | Grzegorz Tworek 1:06:26

1M ago1:06:26

1:06:26

► How can coders stay ahead in the relentless race against cyber threats? Join us with cybersecurity expert Grzegorz Tworek as we explore the decline of assembly, C++, and kernel development, and its implications for security. Discover crucial tips for coders, how to uncover zero-day vulnerabilities and the ongoing battle between cyber defenders an…

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Part 3 of 3-pt Interview of Tani: SCOTUS Ethics Rules,Term Limits, Rank Choice Voting, Democracy_Episode 32, Season 2 31:42

1M ago31:42

31:42

"The ramifications and consequences of the US Supreme Court's decision on Presidential Immunity will be long lasting," said former Chief Justice of CA Supreme Court Tani Cantil-Sakauye, currently the President of PPIC (Public Policy Institute of California), in the 3rd and last part of the interview with Joanne Z. Tan, where she discussed Rank Choi…

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Part 2 of 3: The Golden State is Losing its Shine - What Are the Problems with California Economy?_Episode 31, Season 2 50:52

1M ago50:52

50:52

Is the Sun setting on California? Is the Golden State losing its shine? Drought, aging population, declining immigration, budget deficits, high cost of living, homelessness, exodus of families and businesses, brain drain, obsolete labor laws, upcoming AI legislations and taxes ... hear fact-based insights from the President of PPIC (Public Policy I…

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Part 1 of 3: Only in America: The personal journey of former Chief Justice of CA Supreme Court; How to be a critical thinker?_Interview by Joanne Tan_Episode 30, Season 2 31:20

1M ago31:20

31:20

Get inspired from the personal journey of the President of PPIC (Public Policy Institute of California) Tani Cantil-Sakauye, who was also the former Chief Justice of CA Supreme Court for 11 years. Learn why critical thinking is so important today, and hear Tani's other insights shared with Joanne Z. Tan, host and producer of "Interview of Notables …

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#512: Tech Things You Should Know but Are Too Afraid to Ask, with Zack Glaser 38:26

2M ago38:26

38:26

Stephanie talks with Zack about tech things you should know but might be too afraid to ask. They get into the why behind password managers, discuss the necessity of two-factor authentication, and bring some clarity to different types of encryption. They also discuss how artificial intelligence is making security fundamentals even more important. If…

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Save US Democracy: Voters have more choices than two-party candidates with Rank Choice Voting - Excerpt from Interview of Former Chief Justice of CA Supreme Court _ Episode 29, Season 2 4:12

2M ago4:12

4:12

The 2024 Presidential Election is revealing the limitations and flaws in the US two-party system. The framers of the US Constitution never specified that there would be just two political parties. Many current democracies in other countries have a parliamentary system with multiple parties and more diverse voices. Rank Choice Voting, as already ado…

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US Supreme Court Justices Term Limits and Ethics Rules: Interview Excerpt of Former Chief Justice of CA Supreme Court_by Joanne Tan_Episode 28, Season 2 9:00

1M ago9:00

9:00

Why are the STATE supreme court justices subject to ethics rules, while the US supreme court justices are NOT? Who should hold SCOTUS accountable? What does it take to have age-based term limits for SCOTUS, PROTUS, members of US Congress and Senate, and officials at all levels of the federal government? Hear insights from the President of PPIC (Pub…

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The Entire Interview of Former CA Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, by Joanne Z. Tan_Episode 27, Season 2 1:53:50

2M ago1:53:50

1:53:50

Tani Cantil-Sakauye, former Chief Justice of California Supreme Court for 11 years, and current President of the Public Policy Institute of California, was interviewed by Joanne Z. Tan, host and producer of "Interviews of Notables and Influencers" of 10 Plus Podcast on June 24, 2024. Around 22 questions and answers are presented in three parts: Par…

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One Billion Tax Dollars for Housing California's Homeless are Missing, said PPIC President in an Interview - Episode 26, Season Two 3:54

2M ago3:54

3:54

At least one billion in tax dollars are unaccounted for, and the money was marked for helping the homeless in California, already disbursed to counties and cities from State Government. Hear the shocking truth from the President of PPIC (Public Policy Institute of California) Tani Cantil-Sakauye, former Chief Justice of CA Supreme Court for 11 year…

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#511: The Perks, Pitfalls, and Economics of Adjunct Teaching with Markus Funk 35:14

2M ago35:14

35:14

We consider it a great honor to serve as an adjunct professor at a law school, but is the juice worth the squeeze? In this episode, Stephanie talks with Markus Funk about the investments lawyers make and the benefits they receive when they agree to teach. They also explore ways for adjuncts to make the most of their experience for themselves and th…

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The Impact from the Upcoming Ruling by US Supreme Court on Absolute Immunity or Limited Immunity for PROTUS_Interview Excerpt of Former CA Supreme Court Chief Justice_Episode 25, Season 2 8:58

2M ago8:58

8:58

There will be long lasting and significant ramifications and consequences for our democracy and the Republic, by this week's US Supreme Court's ruling on Presidential Absolute Immunity or Limited Immunity, said former CA Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, in an interview with Joanne Z. Tan. As we are all waiting for the landmark rulin…

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#510: Why It’s Time to Embrace Laziness, with Dr. Devon Price 35:28

2M ago35:28

35:28

Do you ever beat yourself up over all the things you think you should be doing? Do you work even when you’re sick or when your body tells you it’s time for a break? In this episode, Stephanie talks with Dr. Devon Price about our twisted view of laziness and why it might be time to embrace a little more laziness in our lives. Links from the episode:…

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#509: Pain in the SaaS: How to Select the Right Tech for Your Firm, with Britt Lorish 43:25

2M ago43:25

43:25

Zack talks with legal tech expert Britt Lorish about the process of selecting and managing technology in large and small law firms. Listen in as they talk about typical pain points, common setups, and how process documentation is the first step you know you need to take but don’t want to. Additionally, Zack talks about the hidden side of marketing …

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Time Management for leaders | Mateusz Sobieraj | The Dev is in the Details #7 57:42

2M ago57:42

57:42

► How does poor time estimation sabotage your and your team’s success? Unlock the secrets to efficient time management with Mateusz Sobieraj, a seasoned entrepreneur and high-performance advisor. Discover the cognitive biases that lead to poor time estimation, and learn powerful techniques like timeboxing and blocking to charge your productivity. ►…

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FirstPic: Forever Love 55:01

3M ago55:01

55:01

Loughlin Rodd, the founder of FirstPic, joins the Behind the Bots podcast to discuss how his innovative AI-powered dating app is revolutionizing the online dating experience. FirstPic leverages Artificial Intelligence to analyze users' photos and bios, providing tailored feedback and optimizations to help them create more engaging profiles. Rodd sh…

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#508: From Retreat to Rebrand: How a Retreat Led to a Transformation, with Patricia Mancabelli 46:19

2M ago46:19

46:19

Sara joins Labster Patricia Mancabelli in a conversation about how an in-person, Lawyerist-facilitated retreat sparked a firm rebranding and enabled her team to hone in on their ideal clients. Patricia discusses the challenges and benefits of her rebrand and reveals how their new subscription model for female business owners has been a game-changer…

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What jobs will be substantially replaced by AI? - Pt. 2 of 2, Summary of GenAI Summit, SF_Joanne Z. Tan_Episode 24, Season 2 6:20

2M ago6:20

6:20

Joanne Tan, AI Experience Design (AIXD) consultant for UX, CX, CSAT, explains the latest Gen AI job and data opportunities and losses.(Continued from Pt. 1 of 2.)What is the difference between an AI Co-pilot and an AI Agent?What jobs will be substantially replaced by GenerativeAI?Data protection and Data Use: land grab or monetize what data?When AI…

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The Scaling Problem That I ACTUALLY Have 19:44

2M ago19:44

19:44

By Luke Diebold

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Where is GenAI going? How Fast? - A Summary of a 3-day GenAI Summit in San Francisco, Part 1 of 2_Episode 23, Season 2_Joanne Z. Tan 5:30

2M ago5:30

5:30

Where Is Generative AI heading? How fast? How long will it take to overcome bottlenecks & obstacles? What is the difference between an AI Co-pilot and an AI Agent?AI Jargon for “Non-Nerds” and AI Newbies To read as a blog To watch as a video © Joanne Z. Tan All rights reserved. ========================================================= - To stay in …

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#507: Navigating Motherhood and Law, with Sarah Soucie Eyberg 33:14

3M ago33:14

33:14

Lawyers are pretty good at keeping our guards up—especially when it comes to the hard, messy, personal stuff. So, what happens when we let those guards down and share those stories with one another? This week, Stephanie tackles that issue and more with Sarah Soucie Eyberg, co-author of the new book Law Moms: Juggling Motherhood, Ambition and Person…

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Completely Flipping How I Build Typescript/Composable Packages 43:38

3M ago43:38

43:38

"Documentation first" when creating a package? That's crazy right? You write the docs when the project is done... don't you? I've been trying a "documentation first" approach for the last 6 months or so and have got to say... It's pretty incredible! Listen to learn more!!!By Luke Diebold

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#506: Managing Stress & Avoiding Burnout, with Emily Nagoski (Replay) 42:33

3M ago42:33

42:33

In this episode, author and speaker Emily Nagoski, Ph.D., discusses how to handle stress and break the burnout cycle in your personal and professional life. Links from the episode:  Check out Rocket Matter: modern legal software for busy lawyers Burnout by Emily Nagoski If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadm…

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Steve Jobs' Secret Sauce for Turning a Startup into Apple: 3 Elements of a Unicorn_Joanne Z. Tan_Episode 22, Season 2 10:55

3M ago10:55

10:55

Vision, Brand Focus, Experience Design are Steve Jobs’ secret sauce for growing a garage startup into Apple, and they are the 3 Elements of an AI Unicorn no matter what products or services. Steve Jobs did it right by STARTING with user journey and user experience at the very beginning, from day one, BEFORE making any products, BEFORE engineering, …

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#505: Get to Inbox Zero with the Help of a Virtual Assistant, with Stafi 28:06

3M ago28:06

28:06

Do you hear all this talk about how lawyers can use an assistant but worry it will never work for you? In this episode, Stephanie talks with law firm owner Robyn Christo, law firm owner, and Raquel Gomes, Stafi founder. Hear about Robyn’s experience hiring her first virtual assistant from Stafi and finally delegating her inbox to someone else! It c…

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A message for entrepreneurs: Just Do It! _ by Joanne Z. Tan_Episode 21, Season 2 4:02

3M ago4:02

4:02

Many entrepreneurs hold themselves back with fear, complacency or over thinking rather than taking action. Success comes from embracing imperfection and taking calculated risks to achieve personal and entrepreneurial growth, per Joanne Z. Tan. To read as a blog To watch as a video © Joanne Z. Tan All rights reserved. ===============================…

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#504: Leveraging Franchise Know-How in Law Practice, with Chad Fox 35:48

3M ago35:48

35:48

Zack talks with Lab Coach Chad Fox about how developing law firm processes can build value for a practice. They specifically discuss how his experience in franchises showed him that the difference between success and failure can often be as simple as creating and abiding by standard operating procedures. Links from the episode:  Check out and regis…

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#503: Hiring, Growing, and Investing in Your Firm, with Seth Price 44:14

3M ago44:14

44:14

Zack talks with lawyer and digital marketing guru, Seth Price, about the struggles of scaling a small law firm. They discuss how to think about hiring, growing, and investing in your own firm. Seth shares his own growing pains and discusses how he and his partner took Price Benowitz LLP from two to over forty lawyers in less than a decade. If you l…

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Digital Therapy: Apps and AI reshaping mental health care | Mark Goering | The Dev is in the Details #6 53:00

3M ago53:00

53:00

► Should we use AI to advance mental health care? In this episode, we explore how technology is evolving the landscape of mental health care, from diagnosis to treatment. Mark Goering, entrepreneur and psychotherapist, shares the potential of AI-driven apps and data-driven approaches in reshaping how we understand and address mental health challeng…

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Brand Loyalty - how to earn it and keep it_Part 1 of 2_by Joanne Z. Tan_Episode 20, Season 2 5:33

3M ago5:33

5:33

Earning loyal and devoted customers or followers is hard work. Even harder is keeping their long term loyalty.When your customers buy repeatedly and exclusively from you, over the long term, you have earned their brand loyalty based on faith and trust, which is the ultimate testament to your accomplishment, whether you offer products or services. T…

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#502: How to Nourish Your Relationship, Even in a Busy Life, with Ellen Dorian 37:56

4M ago37:56

37:56

Could your marriage/relationship use a little spice? Maybe you’ve put your business before your partner? In this episode, Stephanie talks with relationship coach and host of the Make More Love Podcast, Ellen Dorian, about enhancing your intimate relationships. As Ellen says on her show, it’s time to “make more love: with your wife and in your life.…

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#501: Celebrating 500: The Evolution, the Journey, and What Lies Ahead, with Sam Glover 44:54

4M ago44:54

44:54

Stephanie catches up with the original Lawyerist podcast host, Sam Glover. In addition to a brief walk down memory lane, hear how Sam is working to make our court systems more accessible to the public and how lawyers could think differently about the value they provide. Additionally, Zack talks with Joyce Brafford from TimeSolv about project manage…

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#500: Artificial Lab Coach, Real Answers, with Lasso the Lab Coach 36:27

4M ago36:27

36:27

We hit our 500th Episode! Instead of looking back, the team decided to look to the future. So naturally that led us to Stephanie interviewing our own AI bot lovingly named Lasso the Lab Coach. Hear for yourself exactly what an AI bot trained on all things Lawyerist has to say about how to create your firm’s branding. This one is....different! Addit…

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#499: Conquering Self-Doubt, with Tim Atler 50:06

4M ago50:06

50:06

Sara has a heartfelt conversation with long-time Labster and owner of a thriving appellate law firm Tim Atler, about overcoming self-doubt and fear and embracing bold and impactful strategic decisions. Through candid dialogue and poignant reflections, they explore the transformative power of self-awareness and courage as true business leaders. From…

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Why a Brand Audit Can Save a Company, and What, When, and How?_by Joanne Tan_Episode 19, Season 2 10:42

5M ago10:42

10:42

An out-of-touch brand is a weak brand that soon leads to decreased sales and a shrinking market share. A disconnected brand threatens your business survival. If your brand is starting to feel stale and irrelevant, it may be too little, too late if you wait until your sales are going down to start a comprehensive brand audit. Doing the audit takes t…

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Tap: Your AI BFF - A Wearable That Adapts to Your Life 37:39

5M ago37:39

37:39

Max Jacob, the founder of TAP, joins "Behind the Bots" to discuss his innovative AI companion powered by Artificial Intelligence. TAP is a hardware device that integrates with operator, a software system designed to create a personalized AI experience. Unlike other AI assistants, TAP focuses on memory-based interactions, learning about the user ove…

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#498: Harnessing Cultural Engagement for Team & Client Success, with Marcus Collins 33:29

5M ago33:29

33:29

Culture. You’ve heard the word a million times. But what is it really and how can we influence the culture of our teams and our clients? In this episode, Stephanie dives in to learn more about culture with Marcus Collins, author of For the Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do; and Who We Want to Be. Links from the episode:  Check out F…

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Cloud cybersecurity: Vulnerabilities, frauds and limitations | Mateusz Chrobok | The Dev is in the Details #5 1:00:16

5M ago1:00:16

1:00:16

► Is cloud security an illusion? Join us in this eye-opening episode as cybersecurity expert Mateusz Chrobok reveals the vulnerabilities and limitations lurking within cloud services. From analyzing real-life examples to dissecting the fraudulent tactics used by cybercriminals, this discussion will shed light on the harsh realities of cloud securit…

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Natural Language Processing and LLM: They are as Dumb or Intelligent as Your LANGUAGE_by Joanne Z. Tan_Episode 18, Season 2 2:58

5M ago2:58

2:58

AI is as dumb or smart as human's command of language instruction, since NLP (natural language processing) & LLM (large language model) depend on data, and data is input with human language. To improve AI's level of intelligence, we humans must improve our command of language and thinking. How to do that? To read as a blog To watch it as a video © …

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Brand Culture and Workplace Culture: How to grow an organization of ANY size_Joanne Tan_Episode 17, Season 2 15:07

5M ago15:07

15:07

What did Golden State Warriors and Seattle Seahawks coaches do right about creating a culture? How can brand culture be used to catalyze workplace culture, to increase loyalty, productivity, customer acquisition, and profits? To read as a blog To watch it as a video © Joanne Z. Tan All rights reserved. ==============================================…

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