Best Carl Banks Podcasts (2024)

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A Conversation with Jessica LeClair, Executive Director of Sustainable CT 50:40

17h ago50:40

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Our new Executive Director is hardly new to Sustainable CT - she's been an indispensable part of the organization since its inception. Jessica LeClair joins us to talk about many things - what it's like to sit in the Big Chair, the politics of the moment, her hopes and aspirations for Sustainable CT's future, and why the Campaign for a Sustainable …

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21. Leadership is an Honor with Anita Huggins, Superintendent Charleston County School District 35:39

2d ago35:39

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Imagine the challenge of leading an enormous, complex system -- 50k students, 6500 employees, 85 schools -- with passionate parent/ caregiver stakeholders that also need to be served. Anita Huggins, Superintendent of Charleston County Schools, leads with a focus on valuing people, serving, leading with enthusiasm, and communicating openly even when…

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Special episode: Smarsh's Shaun Hurst and Paul Taylor on the mistakes finance bosses are making in their efforts to better track non-financial misconduct within their workforce, and how to avoid them 24:08

2d ago24:08

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Today’s episode is a special one produced in association with Smarsh, a global technology firm providing global financial services companies with the tools to capture, store, and monitor their communications. Today’s guests discuss how organisations are responding to increasing regulatory pressure to improve their awareness of any non-financial mis…

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20. Say Things The Way Others Can Hear Them 11:39

9d ago11:39

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One of the most important leadership skills is communicating effectively to a variety of audiences. This short 11-minute video will share 3 simple practices that you can use immediately to improve the way you communicate; tell them where you are going, say it simply, and "so what, who cares." Also, learn why fixing your team's problems is less impo…

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19. Great Leaders Master Coaching with Dr. Chris Streck, Chief of Pediatric Surgery, MUSC 49:34

17d ago49:34

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Dr. Chris Streck is well versed in leading in high stress environments and shares his approach that hinges on preparedness and teamwork. Dr. Streck believes in the uncomfortable practice of inviting review and feedback so that improvements are made rapidly in the pursuit of positive patient outcomes. He likens his role as a leader to that of a coac…

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Natixis' Britt Johnston and portfolio NED Tina Mavraki on the common mistakes finance bosses make when addressing conduct failings, and how regulators can stop cultural 'window dressing' 35:16

18d ago35:16

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Today’s guests outline where financial institutions are going wrong in their efforts to address their cultural shortcomings. They discuss the practical steps that those managing finance workers can take to meaningfully improve the culture within their organisations and they outline how regulators could best support their efforts. They also explain …

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Ep. 106-Daughter of the soil—my conversation with Thandiswa Mazwai 1:04:54

18d ago1:04:54

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In this inspiring episode, I talk with South African rebel singer Thandiswa Mazwai, discussing her upbringing in Soweto, South Africa, during the Apartheid era. Her memories of the violence that took place are vivid. She recalls experiencing a great sense of freedom upon Nelson Mandela's release from prison and describes meeting South African legen…

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18. Strength and Love with Elizabeth Burwell, Senior Vice President, Team Leader Southern First Bank 43:35

25d ago43:35

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Elizabeth Burwell is able to come across as both Warm and Strong at the same time, something many leaders strive to emulate but few are able to master. Listeners will get an insider look at how she is able to strike this balance, walking in confidence while truly understanding that how you make people FEEL is key to followership. Elizabeth discusse…

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In Conversation with Carl Fortuna, First Selectman of Old Saybrook 52:32

1M ago52:32

52:32

Carl Fortuna's service to the community reads like a hearty alphabet soup: MIRA (the Materials Innovation Recycling Authority), CCM (the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities), COST (the Council of Small Towns), River COG (the Lower Connecticut River Council of Governments), and let's not forget CIRMA (the Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management …

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17. Commanding a “City at Sea” with Captain Matthew Thomas, Commanding Officer USS Carl Vinson 55:23

1M ago55:23

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Captain Thomas describes the USS Carl Vinson as a "City at Sea," with 5,000 sailors and all the complexity and functions required to power a city. As Commanding Officer, he is responsible for leading the entire operation. He explains how he leads a diverse group of senior leaders and the communication frameworks he asks them to use, particularly in…

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Former Standard Chartered global surveillance chief Emily Wright on banks' surveillance blind spots and how best to monitor them 34:40

1M ago34:40

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Today’s guest outlines how she expects regulators to push financial institutions to keep better track of their employees’ behaviour. She discusses how finance firms should be modernising their staff surveillance programmes in response to this regulatory focus and explains how those tasked with monitoring finance workers’ behaviour can best encourag…

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16. Learn and Empower with Marc Marchant, CEO LS3P Associates LTD 48:12

1M ago48:12

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Marc joined architecture firm, LS3P Associates LTD as an intern over 25 years ago because it provided him a phenomenal opportunity to learn and grow. Today he is the firm's CEO and still views change as an opportunity to advance personally, advance projects, and advance processes. Marc shares excellent advice for early in career listeners including…

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Ep. 105-Cultivators of conscious culture—my conversation with Derrick Banks 1:22:14

1M ago1:22:14

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Derrick Banks is the owner and operator of Freshly Faded Barber + Shop in North Park, San Diego. Coming up, he was mentored by local barbers such as those at Gentry’s, part of the San Diego scene for over sixty years. In this conversation we start by discussing his upbringing and the standards his parents set for him. Black history and culture were…

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15. Keep Moving: From Good to Great with Maureen Beauregard, President & CEO Easterseals NH and VT 46:46

2M ago46:46

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Maureen Beauregard took over as President and CEO of Easterseals NH and VT at the start of COVID and, rather than hunkering down to weather the storm, she pursued a new strategic plan and took control with her team, growing mission impact from ~$100M to $140M in 5 short years. Maureen discusses a commitment to doing what's right even when it's hard…

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Special episode: Smarsh's Brandon Carl on the technology, regulatory challenges and industry trends shaping the future of communications surveillance 42:05

2M ago42:05

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Today’s episode is a special one produced in association with Smarsh, a global technology firm providing financial services companies with the tools to capture, store, and monitor their communications. Today’s guest discusses how financial institutions are changing their communications surveillance programmes in response to an increasing regulatory…

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14. Define What You Want to Achieve, Learn, Be Known For with Google President, Michael Clark 56:32

2M ago56:32

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Google President of North America, Michael Clark, discusses his leadership journey through his career at both Microsoft and Google including key moments of learning and growth. He provides several practical frameworks for listeners to use for communicating with excellence, leading through change, and building strong teams. Michael describes himself…

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Nicola Twilley on how refrigeration has changed the world 56:14

2M ago56:14

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Among the many things that we take for granted in the age of indulgence is refrigeration. In “Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves”, Nicola Twilley brings us the history of what is arguably among the top three inventions of the century. She went far down many rabbit holes including orange juice tank farms, meat l…

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13. Creating a Championship Team with Clemson University Men’s Soccer Coach Mike Noonan 49:24

2M ago49:24

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2-time NCAA Division 1 Champion Men’s Soccer Coach, Mike Noonan, has an unbelievable winning record, consistently transforming teams into champions. Jamie asks Mike to share his method for success which centers around creating a strong shared mission, practicing team values, and recruiting players to a set of standards that speak to the inherent qu…

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Conor Sewell, former Treasury advisor now Forefront Advisers director, outlines what City bosses and their regulators should expect under Labour 37:07

2M ago37:07

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Today’s guest discusses how he expects the Labour administration will prioritise a long list of pending financial services reforms inherited from the previous government. He explains how such a reform programme could be interpreted to provide City bosses with the clarity they seek as to how the government will address perceived tensions between its…

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Ep. 104-Claiming your own DNA—my conversation with Carl Hancock Rux 2:04:59

2M ago2:04:59

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This year marks the 25th anniversary of Rux Revue, the groundbreaking debut album by Carl Hancock Rux. Not long ago, we sat down for an in-depth discussion about his hands-on involvement in its making, from bringing in his own background singers to recording the powerful song "I Recall" in a bathroom, for the acoustics. We talked through the album …

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Untold stories of unsung Maths legends with Kate Kitagawa and Timothy Revell 55:27

2M ago55:27

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What are the human stories behind mathematics? How did mathematicians collaborate over centuries to further its cause? “The Secret Lives of Numbers: A Global History of Mathematics & its Unsung Trailblazers” co-authored by Kate Kitagawa and Timothy Revell tells us just that. Kate and Tim dig into rabbit holes from across eras to unearth fascinating…

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The Community Match Fund at Five: a Conversation with TJ Clynch, Community Leader, Organizer, Activist 53:17

2M ago53:17

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Thomas Clynch is something of a Renaissance Man - a principal at Civic Mind, the creative agency dedicated to social progress and corporate citizenship, and the founder of the new Hartford Times - he is also the founder of Yoga In Our City, a Community Match Fund project. We talk about many things, as Renaissance Men will, but we definitely wanted …

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12. Lead with Power: Outward Mindset 10:41

2M ago10:41

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We think that focusing first on our own goals and needs is the best way to achieve results. However, a much more powerful approach flips that script and is something Jamie calls “First THEM, then (and only then) You.” The most powerful leaders are those who practice an Outward Mindset to learn, create value, and make connections for others, their o…

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Nobel Laureate Thomas R. Cech on why Ribonucleic Acid rocks 45:13

2M ago45:13

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Dr Thomas R. Cech shared the nobel prize in chemistry with Sidney Altman in 1989. Their work showed that RNA is not only a molecule that carries genetic information but can also act as a catalyst in biochemical reactions, a role that was previously thought to be exclusive to proteins. His book titled “The Catalyst: RNA and the Quest to Unlock Life'…

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11. Maximize Your Influence: Use Both Warmth and Strength 8:15

2M ago8:15

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The best leaders are always noticing how their actions and behaviors affect those around them. Strong leaders are master influencers and recognize they can control the way they are perceived by others, and this is very powerful in driving desired outcomes. This episode introduces a model - Warmth and Strength - for leaders to self-assess their impa…

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PRA CEO Sam Woods on life at the helm of the UK's top finance regulator and his regulatory priorities for 2024 and beyond 43:17

3M ago43:17

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Today’s guest outlines what’s to come in a new package of tougher global capital requirements known as Basel 3.1. He explains how banks can best prepare for the reforms and discusses the prospects of a delay to their implementation in the UK. He outlines how the Prudential Regulation Authority is responding to a new obligation to consider the impac…

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Ep. 103-My culture informs my voice—my conversation with Linda Sikhakhane 1:00:33

2M ago1:00:33

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In this latest episode, I talk with South African saxophonist and composer Linda Sikhakhane, who honors and pays homage to the great elders and master musicians, including Brian Thusi. Sikhakhane, who was raised in Umlazi township, talks about the cultural aspects of being Zulu and the importance of preserving his culture. He shares about his time …

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10. Every View Matters 8:24

3M ago8:24

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Each of us in an organization has a unique view out our window and every view is important. Often, early in our career we don't think that our ground floor view is too special. Later in our careers, we miss those earlier floor views, but we don't often go back and seek them out. Truly powerful people in any organization are the ones that understand…

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Will Cockrell on the mavericks of Mount Everest 53:15

3M ago53:15

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Will Cockrell’s book, “Everest Inc” tells the story of “The Renegades and Rogues Who Built an Industry at the Top of the World”. It is a refreshing take on climbers who may not have a background in mountaineering but have the means to embrace the suffering and the challenge. Instead of taking a condescending view on these thrill seekers, Will inves…

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9. Build a Growth Mindset 15:01

3M ago15:01

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In this short video, Jamie describes the power of building a Growth Mindset for businesses and individuals. Growth Mindset cultures exhibit high innovation, resilience, and empowerment. Jamie defines a Growth Mindset and compares it to its counterpart, the Fixed Mindset. She shares a case study about how Microsoft transformed its culture using Grow…

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Carl Öhman on what happens to our data after we die 47:04

3M ago47:04

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In his short and punchy book, "The Afterlife of Data", Carl Öhman writes about "What Happens to Your Information When You Die and Why You Should Care". After crunching lots of numbers, he found that in the next few decades the dead on Facebook will outnumber the living. The power around what to do with "digital remains" lies with a handful firms li…

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In Conversation with James Osborn of Envest Asset Management 55:02

3M ago55:02

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If you think "socially responsible investing" just might be an oxymoron, you wouldn't be alone, but you will be enlightened when you listen to James Osborn, founder of Envest - the first (and so far, the only) Certified B Corporation financial advisory firm in the state of Connecticut. James’ roots run deep in sustainability and Environmental, Soci…

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8. "Be Clear, Be Direct, and Encourage" with Rachel Lee 42:17

3M ago42:17

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In this episode, Jamie speaks with Rachel Lee, Sales & GTM at Hex. Rachel is a bit earlier in career than other Executive Access guests but she has powerful insights to share. Early in career listeners will get advice to immediately implement to create success. Senior leaders will be reminded of how the way they show up for others matters and deter…

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7. "Do the Right Thing, Even When It's Hard" with Paula Hodgins 42:11

3M ago42:11

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In this episode, Jamie speaks with Paula Hodgins, Head of Global Sales, Service, and Customer Success, Tanzu Division of VMware by Broadcom. Paula is well-known as a highly principled leader, committed to always doing the right thing, even when it is hard. She talks about the power of creating clarity for your team, avoiding a leadership echo chamb…

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Ep. 102- The process of discovery—my conversation with Kris Davis 1:01:23

3M ago1:01:23

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After seeing Grammy-winning pianist and composer Kris Davis, live at the Village Vanguard, I knew I wanted to sit down with her and dive into jazz. Here we discuss her philosophy of improvisation and her energy and passion for performing live. The Canadian-born artist fell in love with jazz at an early age, studied jazz piano at the University of T…

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6. "Growth Comes Down to Grit" with Mike Carter 46:55

4M ago46:55

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In this episode, Jamie speaks with Mike Carter, CEO and Founder of eGroup Enabling Technologies, a leading provider of IT solutions and an award-winning Microsoft Services Partner. Jamie began working with eGroup Enabling Technologies around the start of the pandemic and noticed a culture of deep resiliency and customer obsession. Mike shares how h…

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Geoff White on digital transformation of money laundering 43:32

4M ago43:32

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Geoff White is an investigative journalist who has covered financial crime for over two decades. His latest book is titled "Rinsed - From Cartels to Crypto: How the Tech Industry Washes Money for the World's Deadliest Crooks". In this podcast Geoff talks about money laundering 101 and how it has changed over the years. How has technology and social…

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5. "Quirks Aren’t Flaws, They’re Secret Ingredients for Success" with Derek Boxdell 46:39

4M ago46:39

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In this episode, Jamie speaks with Head of Global Sales for Armor and former Microsoft leader, Derek Boxdell. Jamie has long admired Derek’s deep self-awareness and pursuit of growth. Derek openly shares his professional development journey including learning to use his voice and stepping into authentic leadership…something he calls “moving from pr…

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Former FCA CRO Gavin Stewart on the compliance risks that City watchdogs may have missed, and how UK regulation and regulatory operations should be improved 37:08

4M ago37:08

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Today’s guest explains why the UK could be sleepwalking into a new compliance scandal, and he details where such a blow-up might originate. He outlines how he believes financial services regulation could be improved – both by policymakers in government and the regulators themselves. And he details what opportunities for financial services reforms h…

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Ep. 101- The seat of my soul Pt. 3—my conversation with Lynel “Dukeysticc” Allen III 1:15:28

4M ago1:15:28

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In my first-ever interview with an audience, I sat down with Lynel Allen III for the third installment of “The seat of my soul.” We revisited topics from our prior conversations (Episodes 79 and 81) while discussing his childhood in greater depth. He touched on personal issues such as his heavy drug use, the loneliness of incarceration, and when he…

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4. "Humble, Hungry, and People-Smart" with Tim Kennedy 51:12

4M ago51:12

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In this episode, Jamie speaks with Trident Construction President, Tim Kennedy. When Jamie met the team at Trident Construction, she was amazed at the incredible culture of customer obsession and profound care. Tim shares how that culture was created and how he stewards it now as the organization is growing so rapidly. He discusses the importance o…

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Special episode: Symphony's Ben Chrnelich maps out the future challenges and trends in communications surveillance 29:28

4M ago29:28

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Today’s episode is a special one produced in association with Symphony, a secure and compliant communications and technology platform built for financial markets & trading teams. Today’s guest details how bosses at some of the world’s largest financial institutions are responding to increasing regulatory pressure to keep track of their employees’ c…

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Dr Erica Thompson on how mathematical models can lead us astray and what we can do about it 46:44

4M ago46:44

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We live in a world that is increasingly being dictated by data. But the models that govern different outcomes need a lot of work. Dr Erica Thompson's fascinating book, "Escape from Model Land: How mathematical models can lead us astray and what we can do about it" is all about it. For all their vaunted prowess, models can often mislead. In this pod…

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Sustainable CT Fellows Adrian Huq and Jackie Flaherty explore sustainability work being done at Connecticut colleges 51:28

4M ago51:28

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Sustainable CT Fellows Adrian Huq and Jackie Flaherty take over the big microphone this month to interview collegiate movers-and-shakers in the sustainability movement. Their guests include: Dylan Steer, President of EcoHusky, lead organizer with Fossil Fuel Free UConn, and UConn Office of Sustainability intern; Amelia Kearney, Founder and Former P…

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3. "It's Not About Being Right All the Time, It's About Trying New Things" with Connor Marsden 42:14

4M ago42:14

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In this episode, Jamie speaks with Salesforce.com Executive Vice President, Connor Marsden. Connor is a confident and bold leader who is always pushing himself and his team to think differently and try new things to achieve outsized results. Connor talks about the power of curiosity and the willingness to be wrong. He shares how he values authentic…

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Kelly Clancy on her book, “Playing with Reality: How Games Have Shaped Our World” 49:24

4M ago49:24

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Games have shaped humanity for thousands of years. The premise of Kelly Clancy's book is that games play us. In this podcast Dr Clancy, a neuroscientist talks about games people or companies play to our benefit and detriment. How have games shaped geopolitics? Why do gamblers continue to bet despite losing? How does uncertainty trigger dopamine eve…

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Tamal Bandyopadhyay's roller coaster affair with banking 1:00:00

4M ago1:00:00

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Tamal Bandyopadhyay is a prolific journalist who has covered the world of finance for many decades. He has authored several books. In this podcast he gives us a glimpse into his latest book, "Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking" which is an absolute joy to read. The book as well as this conversation is peppered with anecdotes that are both amusi…

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2. “Get Up!” with Maureen Daily 47:29

5M ago47:29

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In this episode, Jamie speaks with Maureen Daily, senior educator and former middle school Principal at Porter-Gaud School. Jamie describes Maureen as one of the best storytellers and communicators she has experienced. Maureen breaks down how she prepares for giving a presentation and the importance of knowing your audience. She discusses authentic…

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Hanbury Strategy's Sander Schol on the likely future for the City and its regulators under a Labour government and how a new approach to UK-EU relations could benefit financial services 27:46

5M ago27:46

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With just days to go until the UK goes to the polls, today’s guest outlines what City executives can expect from a Labour administration. He discusses how he expects the relationship between the new government and finance watchdogs to develop and why regulators may well see a new secondary objective land on their plate. He also details how he belie…

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Ep. 100- Great Highland Park Stories Vol. 1 2:22:30

5M ago2:22:30

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To celebrate the 100th episode of this podcast, a podcast inspired by the concept of roots, I offer you a tribute to Highland Park. In San Diego, when I was young, this park was Mecca—the place where kids met every day after school and for entire summers. The friendships I forged there lasted; most, I still call friends today. For this episode I ca…

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