Best Chris Sykes Podcasts (2024)

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Agile Is Dead? Scrum Day Is Alive! with Mary Iqbal 17:15

5h ago17:15

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00:00 Intro00:42 State of agile conferences03:30 Agile is dead?04:30 Agile is just good business05:30 The speakers at Scrum Day 202408:13 What is different this year at Scrum Day?11:55 Tragedies in the product space13:43 Scrum in healthcare16:34 Join us at Scrum Day!17:05 OutroScrum Day is October 23, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin! Get your tickets no…

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#157 - Samara Hernandez | Journey from Mexico to $52M VC Fund 53:20

28d ago53:20

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Samara Hernandez is the founder of Chingona Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on investing in overlooked and underrepresented founders. Born in Mexico and raised in Rogers Park, Chicago, Samara's early life was marked by her family's hard work and resilience. She earned an engineering degree from the University of Michigan and worked at Gold…

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Untrapping Product Teams with David Pereira 26:36

30d ago26:36

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00:00 Intro 00:35 Bullshit Management 01:35 Backlog Length 04:09 Hierarchal Backlogs 06:30 Moving Away from the Status Quo 09:50 Where to Start? 12:10 Victim of Circumstance vs Hero of Your Story 14:30 Writing a Book via Gradual Commitment Escalation 12:03 Find a Mentor 25:09 Don't Lecture People, Help Others See What You See 26:10 Outro David's Bo…

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#156 - Andrew Sykes | The Power of Habits & Building Trust 51:33

2M ago51:33

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Andrew Sykes leads the Habits at Work team and is a Lecturer of Entrepreneurship at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He is also part of the Kellogg Sales Institute Executive Education Team, where he teaches the award-winning course "Entrepreneurial Selling," ranked by Inc. Magazine as one of the "Top Ten" courses in the Unite…

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Scrum Masters! Get Your Hands Off The Team's Work with Angela Johnson 34:54

2M ago34:54

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00:00 Intro 00:30 The Scrum Master's Accountability? 03:15 Meetings Suck...Facilitate! 13:30 Self-Management Tactics 19:20 Contracts Drive Anti-patterns 22:12 Roles to Accountabilities 25:05 Adult Day Care Provider? 30:57 Capability and Opportunity 33:55 The Scrum Master Files 34:32 Outro Angela's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Scrum-Master-Files-Sec…

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#155 - Mike de Vere | How Zest AI, a Fintech Breakthrough, is Making Fair Credit Accessible 42:22

2M ago42:22

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As an executive at Zest AI, Mike has made it the company’s mission to leverage AI in consumer credit underwriting to build financial equity and create a better, richer, and fuller life for all. In his 25 years prior experience to Zest AI, Mike focused on amplifying the voice of consumers to governments and businesses through organizations like Niel…

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Claire Mcgourlay Professor Law, University of Manchester 15:29

3M ago15:29

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Mapping The Agile Airspace with Nate Amidon 37:59

3M ago37:59

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00:00 Intro 00:22 Nate Amidon - Airforce and Agile 02:53 Form 100 Consulting - Request to leave active duty 04:07 Serving in the military applied to serving as a Scrum Master 8:22 How the Airforce using an Agile Mindset 10:09 Owner Mentality 14:00 Building "Extreme Ownership" 15:17 Navigating change in big organizations 18:53 Stakeholder Management…

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#154 - Victor Pascucci III | Pioneering Venture Capital at the Forefront of Natural Gas Innovation 42:22

4M ago42:22

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Vic is a successful venture capitalist with 19+ years of broad professional experience. Top decile performing track record. Extensive ESG, digital transformation, fintech and Insurtech investing experience. Diverse background with Fortune 130 and early-stage venture companies. Complementary leadership roles in corporate strategy/ transformation and…

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Chris Kitchener - VP Product Management at Thomson Reuters 22:55

4M ago22:55

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In this captivating podcast episode, Chris Kitchener, Vice President of Product Management at Thomson Reuters, delves into the dynamic world of legal technology, offering valuable insights into AI, workflow automation, cloud services, and the pivotal role of platforms and partners in the legal tech landscape. Thomson Reuters is a global provider of…

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Chris Fowler – General Counsel Technology at BT Group PLC 13:12

4M ago13:12

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In this podcast episode, Chris Fowler, the General Counsel Technology at BT, explains his role in supporting BT's technology unit and its crucial infrastructure, including developing and managing network infrastructure and IT support for employees. BT Group is a multinational telecommunications company based in London, providing a range of communic…

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Continuously Improving! Everywhere Everyone Everyday with Chris Stone 35:43

4M ago35:43

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00:00 Intro 00:21 Chris Stone - The Continuous Improvement Coach - So Much Content 03:13 Virtual Agile Coach to Continuous Improvement Coach 6:20 Why is continuous remove from improvement 11:20 The hardest part of continuous improvement at scale 14:47 Data and feedback loops are crucial for continuous improvement 18:08 Company Values? 26:08 What ca…

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Scaling Simplified with Prateek Singh 34:44

5M ago34:44

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00:00 Intro 00:21 Scaling Simplified boiled down to one sentence 02:50 Leading with flow 04:05 Scaling flow is common sense unfortunately common sense is not common 05:09 Blockers are a type of dependency - remove them don't manage them 07:06 Focus on efficiency of flow 10:08 Prioritization is waste - remove your backlogs 14:37 Who makes decisions …

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#153 - Gale Wilkinson | Demystifying Investing, The Path to Inclusive Venture Capital 42:50

6M ago42:50

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Gale Wilkinson is the Managing Partner at VITALIZE, early-stage fund & angel community investing in WorkTech startups. Gale is also revolutionizing angel investing through VITALIZE Angels, the largest inclusive angel group globally. She actively supports emerging talents in the VC sector via The VITALIZE Podcast and contributes to diversity in tech…

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Casey Kuhlman - CEO of Monax 15:55

6M ago15:55

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In this podcast episode, Casey Kuhlman the CEO of Monax, shares his unconventional journey to becoming CEO, which involved engineering, military service, law school, and work in Africa. Monax Labs is a company specializing in digital legal infrastructure and blockchain technology. Monax aims to simplify contract management by offering a digital con…

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Rick Wilson, Barbara McQuade & Carlos Lozada 57:36

6M ago57:36

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines how the Republicans are shooting themselves in the foot by targeting IVF. Former US Attorney Barbara McQuade details her new book, ‘Attack from Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America.’ The New York Times’ Carlos Lozada details his new book, ‘The Washington Book: How to Read Politics and Politicia…

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Stuart Stevens, Mary Pat Hector & Dr. Uche Blackstock 50:39

6M ago50:39

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The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens examines the divisions in the Democratic Party from an outside view. Rise’s Mary Pat Hector tells us how to get out the Gen Z vote for Dems in the 2024 election. Dr. Uche Blackstock details her new book, ‘LEGACY: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…

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Sen. Debbie Stabenow, Rep. Colin Allred & Catherine Rampell 55:16

6M ago55:16

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Senator Debbie Stabenow examines the complexities of Michigan politics as their presidential primary looms. Rep. Colin Allred updates us on his run against Sen. Lyin’ Ted Cruz in Texas on the three-year anniversary of the senator’s trip to Cancun. The Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell makes the argument for why immigration is good for the…

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Unlocking Business Agility with Patricia Kong, Todd Miller, Kurt Bittner, and Ryan Ripley 42:24

6M ago42:24

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00:00 Intro00:21 Why Read "Unlocking Business Agility"06:04 Goals suck in organizations8:06 Outcomes over Outputs10:38 Enable empowerment with outcomes13:05 Separating the signal from the noise18:00 Dealing with transparency - facts are friendly - how fascinating26:03 Suffering is a prerequisite for learning and growth29:28 Move all projects to red…

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Rick Wilson, Michael Tomasky & Jonathan Blitzer 53:53

6M ago53:53

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson dismantles the idea of “swapping out” President Biden. The New Republic’s Michael Tomasky critiques the media coverage of the 2024 election. The New Yorker’s Jonathan Blitzer outlines his new book “Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis.” See omnystudio.com/list…

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Dan Nathan, Jay Willis & Rachel Bade 56:58

6M ago56:58

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Balls & Strikes editor Jay Willis details the latest legal maneuvers that will determine Trump’s legal jeopardy. On The Tape host Dan Nathan examines where the perceptions of our economy meet the statistics. Politico’s Rachel Bade updates us on the never-ending chaos in Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The post Dan Nat…

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Tim Miller, Andrew Weissmann & Theda Skocpol 55:53

6M ago55:53

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The Bulwark’s Tim Miller gives an inside look at the RNC shakeup. MSNBC legal analyst Andrew Weissmann details Robert Hur’s significant strides in his job qualifications. Harvard professor Theda Skocpol examines how the right wing is mutating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The post Tim Miller, Andrew Weissmann & Theda Skocpol…

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Mika Brzezinski, Rick Wilson & Adam Carlson 53:25

6M ago53:25

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MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski tells us about her journey to help women believe in themselves as well as her journey as a mentor. The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson assails Robert Hur’s assessment of President Biden in his report on the president’s handling of classified documents. Pollster Adam Carlson talks to us about the flaws in polling for the 2024 e…

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Sen. Chris Murphy, Dahlia Lithwick & Matt Fuller 52:23

7M ago52:23

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Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy details the silver linings to the GOP sinking the border bill. The Daily Beast’s Washington Bureau Chief Matt Fuller surveys the chaos in the House under Speaker MAGA Mike Johnson’s rule. Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick reads between the lines of today’s Supreme Court hearing on Trump’s ballot eligibility.” See omnystudio.c…

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Charlie Sykes, Michael Isikoff, Daniel Klaidman & Emily Atkin 51:54

6M ago51:54

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The Bulwark’s Charlie Sykes discusses the GOP’s mind-bending flip-flop on their own border bill. Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman detail their new book, ‘Find Me the Votes: A Hard-Charging Georgia Prosecutor, a Rogue President, and the Plot to Steal an American Election.’ HEATED editor Emily Atkin examines the misinformation surrounding Biden’s …

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Rick Wilson, Daniella Ballou-Aares & Arelis Hernandez 53:10

6M ago53:10

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The Lincoln Project’s own Rick Wilson examines how Trump and the GOP are dealing with Biden’s strong economy. The Leadership Now Project’s Daniella Ballou-Aares, the CEO, details how they mobilize business leaders to protect democracy. The Washington Post’s Arelis Hernandez drops in for a boots-on-the-ground report from the Texas-Mexico border. See…

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#152 - Allison Whalen | Balancing Parenthood and Career, The Journey to Founding Parentaly 39:37

7M ago39:37

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Throughout her entire adult life, Allison has been intensely focused on her career, always ensuring that her current role is not only a stimulating challenge but also a stepping stone towards future growth. In 2017, while pregnant with her first child, Allison nearly resigned from a sales leadership position she was passionate about. This inclinati…

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Dana Milbank, Harry Litman, Gina Ortiz Jones & Lauren Miller 53:42

6M ago53:42

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The Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank plays out Trump vs. Biden’s chances of expanding their respective electorates. Talking Feds’ Harry Litman previews Trump’s incoming legal woes. Find Out PAC founders Gina Ortiz Jones and Lauren Miller discuss their new PAC aimed at removing the judges in Texas who denied them medical care. See omnystudio.c…

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E. Jean Carroll, Roberta Kaplan, Al Franken & Brian Klass 54:41

7M ago54:41

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E. Jean Carroll and Roberta Kaplan discuss their significant victory over President Trump and what’s next in their quest for justice. The Al Frank Show’s Al Franken analyzes the posturing among his former colleagues regarding immigration reform. Brian Klaas introduces his new book, ‘Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters’. See omnys…

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Rick Wilson, Nick Confessore & John Burn-Murdoch 53:22

7M ago53:22

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson details how Trump being $83.3 million poorer could lead to his undoing. The Financial Times’ John Burn-Murdoch examines the unexpected reasons society may be declining. The New York Times’ Nick Confessore unravels his amazing investigation into the right-wing mission to destroy DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion…

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John Heilemann, Greg Sargent & Dave Weigel 52:11

7M ago52:11

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NBC national affairs analyst John Heilemann examines Nikki Haley’s dwindling options in her primary bid against former President Trump. The New Republic’s Greg Sargent analyzes how the media is covering the 2024 election and highlights its numerous failures. Semafor’s Dave Weigel provides an on-the-ground report from the 2024 GOP Presidential Prima…

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Karine Jean-Pierre, Rep. Brendan Boyle & Sarah Longwell 56:08

7M ago56:08

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White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre examines the achievements of the Biden administration. Representative Brendan Boyle offers a contrarian perspective on dealing with Speaker of the House, MAGA Mike Johnson. Sarah Longwell from The Bulwark details the rampant sexism she has observed in her focus groups on the GOP primary. See omnystudio…

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Scrum Match with Jo Geske and Stephen Sykes 34:04

7M ago34:04

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00:00 Intro 00:21 Problem: Scrum Master Market 02:20 What is ScrumMatch? - Save time and money finding true Scrum Masters 03:25 How ScrumMatch got started? 04:48 How does a Scrum Master get on ScrumMatch? 05:59 Who reviews the Scrum Masters? 07:00 How are we validating value for ScrumMatch? 09:00 How do you handle all the demand for Scrum Master re…

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Rick Wilson, Robert Reich & Jay Willis 50:22

7M ago50:22

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson mocks Trump’s increasingly demented speeches. Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich details the impact of the child tax credit and other policies Biden can enact in a second term. ‘Balls and Strikes’ editor Jay Willis previews the Supreme Court’s horrifying next move. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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39. 'Streets of Rage 2' (1992, Genesis/Mega Drive) 2:02:46

7M ago2:02:46

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Grab a roast chicken from a bin and beat a man's head in with a lead pipe.

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Jeet Heer, Jon Allen & Heather Williams 48:21

7M ago48:21

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The Nation’s Jeet Heer discusses how Biden can get progressives to turn out in November. NBC News’ Jon Allen joins us from New Hampshire for an update on the Republican presidential campaign trail. DLCC President Heather Williams examines the crucial state houses that could help keep the Republican legislature in check. See omnystudio.com/listener …

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Lawrence O’Donnell, Amanda Litman & Ian Bassin 54:35

7M ago54:35

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MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell explains how the 2024 presidential election’s consequences will come into focus for American voters. Run for Something’s Amanda Litman examines the down-ballot races that will make a difference in the 2024 election. Then, we’ll talk to Protect Democracy’s Ian Bassin about how we can actually defend democracy. See omnystud…

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Katie Phang, Jonathan Feinblatt & Simon Rosenberg 54:47

7M ago54:47

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MSNBC’s Katie Phang previews today’s showdown at the Iowa caucuses. Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg details what he’s watching in order to predict the 2024 election. Everytown for Gun Safety’s Jonathan Feinblatt examines the downfall of the NRA and how they are combatting gun manufacturers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Alicia Menendez, Rep. Jared Moskowitz 53:18

7M ago53:18

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MSNBC’s “The Weekend” co-host, Alicia Menendez, breaks down how the start of the Republican primaries also marks the beginning of the general election. Rep. Jared Moskowitz recaps his latest battle with the inept House Oversight Chairman, Rep. Jim Comer. The Daily Beast’s Deputy Politics Editor, Sam Brodey, details the never-ending chaos in Congres…

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Mary Trump, Sen. Barbara Boxer & Rick Perlstein 51:23

8M ago51:23

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The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump examines how we got the disorder that made Trump who he is. Former Senator Barbara Boxer tells us about her big idea on how we can fix immigration in America. Nixonland Author Rick Perlstein examines the pitfalls of covering the 2024 election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The post Mary Trump,…

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Rick Wilson, Joshua Green & Brad Meltzer 51:43

7M ago51:43

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson gives the media covering the 2024 election a well-deserved tongue-lashing. Joshua Green details his latest book, “The Rebels: Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and the Struggle for a New American Politics.” Author Brad Meltzer tells us about the latest in his series of children’s books, “O…