Best Alison Thompson Podcasts (2024)

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TLP434: Lessons Learned from the Trauma Room on the Front Lines with Dr. Melissa Givens 36:29

23h ago36:29

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Dr. Melissa Givens is a retired colonel with over 25 years of service in the U.S. Army, specializing in emergency and disaster medicine. She holds both an MD and an MPH (Master of Public Health) and is experienced in military and special operations medicine. Dr. Melissa also served as the medical director of the Ryan Larkin Field Hospital, establis…

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Episode 176 - Tim Clare on The Game Changers 1:18:33

3d ago1:18:33

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This week on the pod, Tim Clare (@timclarepoet) discusses his newly-released book, The Game Changers, which will come to the US next year as Across the Board. I truly enjoyed both the convo and book itself, which you can currently find at: Amazon: https://a.co/d/4XSNcX3 Publishers: https://store.abramsbooks.com/products/across-the-board Keep the Fa…

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TLP433: Today’s Top Leadership Challenges with Jim and Jan 25:00

8d ago25:00

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In the episode of The Leadership Podcast, Jan and Jim discuss a recent study from the Center for Creative Leadership that highlights key leadership challenges at all leadership levels: Poor time management - competing priorities and confusing busy with results Poor people skills - and a lack of self-awareness Inability wield power & influence acros…

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Episode 175 - Alison Collins on Publish or Perish: Wiñay Kawsay 48:21

10d ago48:21

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This week on the pod, Zenobia 2020 finalist Alison Collins drops by to discuss her game, Publish or Perish: Wiñay Kawsay, which is about the scholarship surrounding Machu Picchu. It is expected to be out from WizKids in Q1 2025! Preorder here: https://wizkids.io/ShopPublishOrPerishWK Keep the Faith: https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/ffdefab3…

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TLP432: Character Leadership with Alison Jones 37:12

15d ago37:12

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Alison Jones, an industrial psychologist, leadership transformation strategist, and author of "Character Leadership," discusses her approach to cultivating character in today’s leaders. She emphasizes leading from the inside out, focusing on integrity, purpose, and serving others over ego-driven leadership. She also shares insights on the five esse…

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Episode 174 - Dave Neale and David Thompson on War Story 57:20

17d ago57:20

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In this episode, Dave Neale and David Thompson discuss their co-design, War Story, which weaves together story and game mechanisms to tell a story with branching pathways and plenty of player agency. Keep the Faith: https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/ffdefab3-adb6-48aa-8335-797e720c58a1/landing Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central…

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TLP431: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life with Kwame Christian 37:36

22d ago37:36

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Kwame Christian, CEO, number one negotiation podcast, two-time bestselling author, top booked negotiation keynote speaker shares his insights on negotiation emphasizing the shift from being a doer to an empowering leader. Kwame discusses the importance of self-reliance in negotiations, advocating for vulnerability and honesty to build trust. He als…

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Episode 173 - David Digby on Solo Mode Design and Dev 59:03

24d ago59:03

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This week on the pod, David Digby, designer of several solo modes and frequent collaborator with David Turczi, describes his work as a solo mode designer, as well as his other roles as a game developer and rulebook editor. https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/ffdefab3-adb6-48aa-8335-797e720c58a1/landing Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by …

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TLP430: Leading Without Ego: How Servant Leadership Inspires with Ted Brown 31:10

29d ago31:10

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Ted Brown is President & Partner at Lockton Companies, and the founder of The Valor Bridge Foundation, which merged with Salute Colorado in 2021. He now serves as Chairman of the Board for Salute Colorado. Ted discusses the importance of self-awareness in decision-making and emphasizes the need to be comfortable with uncertainty. At Lockton, he bel…

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Episode 172 - Xoe Allred on Non-Hierarchical Games 49:22

1M ago49:22

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This week on the pod, designer Xoe Allred talks about how it uses the rules of gaming to subvert expectations and create social friction. Check out more of Xoe's work at https://knifebunny.com/ Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful…

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Ailish Henderson: Bringing Fine Art Narrative Textiles To Life 34:38

1M ago34:38

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Ailish Henderson is a fine art textile artist, particularly known for her fine art stitched collage works, which focus on capturing a fleeting moment, telling the story with mixed media, paint, stitch and fabric snippets. She is also the author of 'Narrative Textiles', published by Batsford in October 2024. In this episode, of Stitchery Stories tex…

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TLP429: AI Mindshift: Unleash the Power, Avoid the Pitfalls with Ford Saeks 44:35

1M ago44:35

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Ford Saeks, CEO of Prime Concepts, is a renowned entrepreneur, author and LinkedIn influencer with over 25 years of experience. He stresses the importance of critical thinking and adaptability in addressing organizational challenges, particularly AI disruption and data security. Ford highlights AI's growing role in tasks like appointment scheduling…

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Leading with Rigour and Heart with Sonia Thompson 45:04

1M ago45:04

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Sonia Thompson, Head at St Matthew’s CE Research School, explores the importance of community involvement, research-based educational practices, and the challenges educators face. Sonia shares her experiences as a headteacher, discussing the benefits of being a research school and the collaborative ethos that drives their success. The discussion al…

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Episode 171 - Geoff Engelstein on Kurt Vonnegut's Lost Board Game 1:00:47

1M ago1:00:47

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This week on the pod, Geoff Engelstein speaks about his most recent project: Recovering a board game designed and pitched by Kurt Vonnegut, and ultimately getting it published. Available at Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/kurt-vonneguts-ghq-the-lost-board-game-mars-international/1146300521?ean=0634240242076 Beyond Solitaire is prou…

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Caroline Hyde-Brown : Weaving Plant Material Into Textile Art 50:10

1M ago50:10

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Caroline Hyde-Brown is a textile artist with a long-established career. Inspired by botanical research, she combines foraged plant material with a variety of textile art techniques to create fascinating weaves and vessels with fragile beauty. Combined with her purposeful art practice experience, Caroline shares plenty of wisdom on Stitchery Stories…

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TLP428: What Makes A Good Leadership Book with Jim and Jan 28:08

1M ago28:08

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Jim Vaselopulos and Jan Rutherford discuss what makes a great leadership book including the value of storytelling in making concepts relatable for the audience. They also discuss the importance of evidence-based concepts, and the significance of lasting and practical advice that transcends time. The best leadership books aren't necessarily leadersh…

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Episode 170 - Jarrod Carmichael on Red Dust Rebellion 58:55

2M ago58:55

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This week on the pod, I speak with Jay Carmichael (a.k.a. Three Minute Board Games) about his new design, Red Dust Rebellion, which is on the cutting edge of the COIN series in terms of both its mechanisms and its subject matter. Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations…

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TLP427: Finding Significance through Challenges, Work and Love with Michelle Hollingshead 33:30

2M ago33:30

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Michelle Hollingshead is an entrepreneur, author of “Meaning Indicator: Finding Significance through Challenge, Work, and Love.” Michelle delves into the power of vulnerability, inspired by her personal experiences and the loss of her brother post-9/11. Her book echoes Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning, focusing on resilience and intentional…

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Meaningful and Authentic Representation in Schools with Bukky Yusuf 42:26

2M ago42:26

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Thought Leader and educator, Bukky Yusuf, brings insightful commentary on the existing challenges and potential solutions to create a welcoming environment for all students. Through a candid conversation, they explore the importance of authenticity, vulnerability and humility in fostering an inclusive school culture. Bukky also uncovers how unconsc…

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Episode 169 - Torill Elvira Mortensen on Transgressive Play 1:07:36

2M ago1:07:36

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This week on the pod, Dr. Torill Elvira Mortensen, a professor at Nord University, talks about her career as a scholar who studies games and about her focus on dark play and transgressive play. If you ever wanted insight into how researchers approach games about sensitive or upsetting subjects, she's one of the world experts. https://www.nord.no/en…

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TLP426: Closing The Confidence Gap with Kelli Thompson 43:10

2M ago43:10

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Kelli Thompson is an award-winning leadership and executive coach, keynote speaker, and the critically-acclaimed author of “Closing The Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential & Your Paycheck.” In Kelli’s two-decade career leading teams in primarily male-dominated industries, she received industry awards for her ability to build programs t…

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Episode 168 - Josh Fitzgerald on Games of 19th Century Mexico 59:11

2M ago59:11

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In this episode, scholar Josh Fitzgerald discusses his recent work on Mexican board games preserved at the Library of Congress, as well as his interest in the representation of Mexico in video games and the preservation of games in museums. His university page: https://www.hist.cam.ac.uk/people/dr-joshua-j-fitzgerald Eyeball to Eyeball: https://www…

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TLP425: How to Build a Work Culture that Maximizes Your Impact with Jaime Taets 38:32

2M ago38:32

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Jaime Taets, CEO and founder of Keystone Group International, and author of "You Are Here" and "The Culture Climb" discusses the challenges of leading in a post-pandemic world, highlighting the importance of conscious leadership, and adapting to constant change. Jaime emphasizes the need for leaders to create cultures that value strengths and impac…

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Changing the Narrative Around LGBTQIA+ Representation with Ian Eagleton 46:06

2M ago46:06

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Ian Eagleton, an author and former teacher, discusses the challenges and opportunities in creating inclusive and diverse educational environments. Ian explores the importance of addressing toxic masculinity and gender stereotypes in schools, as well as the need for a curriculum that includes diverse and marginalised voices. He also shares his exper…

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Elnaz Yazdani : Contemporary Textile Art With Unusual Materials 46:20

2M ago46:20

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Elnaz Yazdani creates vibrant contemporary textile art using rather unusual materials. Look closely for nails, springs, tubes, and all sorts from scrap stores. Elnaz loves working with community groups to reimagine embroidery and spark creativity. In this episode of Stitchery Stories textile art podcast, Susan Weeks chats with Elnaz Yazdani, an emb…

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Episode 167 - Jason Carr on Solo Modes at GMT 1:06:33

2M ago1:06:33

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On this episode of the pod, Jason Carr (@maudineormsby) drops by to talk about GMT One and the effort that goes into building a better bot. Eyeball to Eyeball: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/central-michigan-university-press/eyeball-to-eyeball Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through G…

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TLP424: The Mentally Strong Leader with Scott Mautz 38:21

2M ago38:21

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Scott Mautz, author of "The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts, and Behaviors," defines and describes what it is to be a mentally strong leader. Scott defines mental strength as the ability to remain calm, in control, and intentional, contrasting it with signs of mental weakness. He emphasized …

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Episode 166 - Cosima Werner on Inclusion and German Gaming Culture 1:02:38

2M ago1:02:38

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This week on the podcast, Dr. Cosima Werner of the University of Kiel discusses her work studying culture in the United States and Germany, and specifically her current project in which she examines whiteness within the board gaming hobby in Germany. Eyeball to Eyeball: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/central-michigan-university-press/eyeball-…

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TLP423: GAIN Without Pain with Greg Hammer M.D. 41:46

3M ago41:46

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Dr. Greg Hammer retired professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, pediatric intensive care physician, pediatric anesthesiologist, mindfulness expert, and # 1 best selling author of “GAIN Without Pain.” Greg discussed the GAIN method (Gratitude, Acceptance, Intention, Non-Judgment) to promote happiness and mental strength through brain fl…

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The Future of the Teaching Profession with Alison Peacock and Sam Twiselton 45:55

3M ago45:55

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Dame Alison Peacock, the Chief Executive of the Chartered College of Teaching, and Professor Samantha Twiselton, the emeritus professor at Sheffield Institute of Education discuss professional development and empowerment within the education sector. Throughout the episode, the duo delve into the importance of collaboration, professional identity an…

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Episode 165 - Marceline Leiman on Designing Solo Modes 1:00:51

3M ago1:00:51

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This week on the pod, Marceline Leiman, solo designer for Oceans, talks about her experiences as a solo game designer, what makes for a good solo mode, and what she learned studying game design at NYU. Find her at: https://marcelineleiman.itch.io/ and https://driftingrpg.wordpress.com/ Eyeball to Eyeball: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/centra…

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TLPMM011: Becoming a Self-Reliant Leader with Jan Rutherford 36:42

3M ago36:42

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Jan Rutherford, founder of Self Reliant Leadership®, takes a deep dive into the themes of self-reliance and leadership resilience. He shares insights from his collaboration with Jacquie Jordan, a co-author on his book “Becoming a Self-Reliant Leader: How Grit and Disciplined Duty Forge Indomitable Teams”. Jan explores the foundational principles of…

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Episode 164 - Andrew Bucholtz and Joe Schmidt on SDHistCon 1:03:28

3M ago1:03:28

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SDHistCon is not only one of my favorite gaming conventions, but it is also a growing organization dedicated to promoting historical games to the broadest possible audience. Two of the current board members, Andrew Bucholtz and Joe Schmidt, join me this week to talk about why SDHistCon is so cool. (Disclosure: I am on the advisory board b/c I also …

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TLP422: Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict with Karin Hurt 40:32

3M ago40:32

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Karin Hurt, founder and CEO of Let's Grow Leaders and author of "Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict," discusses the impact of post-pandemic stress on workplace dynamics. She highlights rising conflict levels based on global surveys, leading to reduced innovation and retention. Karin introduces her book's "GOAT Phrases" (Greatest O…

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Inspiring the Next Generation of Readers with Mat Tobin 45:38

3M ago45:38

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Mat Tobin, Senior Lecturer in Primary English, discusses the importance of fostering a love for reading and writing in primary education. Mat shares insights from his experiences and highlights the importance of creating a reading-friendly environment in classrooms. Through the conversation, he also presents numerous strategies for aiding young rea…

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Episode 163 - Connor Alexander on Coyote & Crow 56:20

3M ago56:20

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This week on the pod, Connor Alexander drops by to discuss the growth of Coyote & Crow, his new game Ahu Tiiko, indigenous perspectives in gaming, and what it means to decolonize your games. Ahu Tiiko is on Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coyoteandcrow/ahu-tiiko-a-coyote-and-crow-expansion Eyeball to Eyeball: https://www.back…

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