Best Christopher Lind Podcasts (2024)

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Weekly Update | New Beginnings | Canva Price Gouging | AI Listening | GenZ Workplace Expectations | Slanderous AI 50:13

8h ago50:13

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If you're stateside, I hope you had a phenomenal Labor Day weekend and enjoyed the abbreviated week. It's been a wild one here on the personal front and the intersection of business, tech, and human experience. With that, let's get to it.New Beginnings - I've been hinting that I had some personal news coming for the past couple of weeks, and the se…

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AI, Learning & Development, and the Workplace with Christopher Lind 37:52

1h ago37:52

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Christopher Lind, is a Chief Learning Officer, and the writer of the Future-Focused Newsletter and host of the Future-Focused Podcast. A longtime leader in the learning and development profession, Chris has a keen understanding of the intersection of business, technology and workers, and its implications for the learning profession. In this convers…

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AI and the Future of Porn (with Christopher Lind) 36:00

1h ago36:00

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How is AI transforming human sexuality? How will AI change the way people create and consume pornography? And is the church ready? We talk with businessman, AI specialist, and podcaster Christopher Lind about these questions and more. Prepare yourself, because some radical changes are coming in how our culture approaches questions of sexuality. Chr…

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Cultural Update: Boomers vs. Younger Generations; Physician-Assisted Suicide in Canada; Sologamy 1:04:10

3h ago1:04:10

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This week, Scott & Sean discuss: The funding disparity between baby boomers and younger generations in America. The ethical and moral concerns surrounding physician-assisted suicide and its rise in Canada. The emerging societal trend of "sologamy," or self-marriage, and its reflection of extreme individualism. The dangers posed by AI, including bot…

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Becoming a Likeable Badass: Navigating Power and Status with Dr. Alison Fragale 46:38

6h ago46:38

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Dr. Alison Fragale is a Professor at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, a Keynote Speaker, and Author. She is the author of the newly released book Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve. A longtime researcher and expert in negotiations, influence and power dynamics, Alison’s book takes aim at helping women understand both the scie…

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Whole Heart Finances (with Shane Enete) 38:25

3d ago38:25

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What does it mean to submit your finances to the Lordship of Christ? What does that involve on a daily basis? What does it mean to baptize your money and treat tracking your spending as a spiritual discipline? How does your upbringing influence your attitudes toward money? We’ll answer these questions and more with our Crowell School of Business co…

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Beat Interruption Overload, Your Hidden Productivity Killer - With Joel MacCharles 47:57

16h ago47:57

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Joel MacCharles joins Brian to discuss discuss managing your interruption overload and staying focused. They share their personal strategies for staying organized and productive, including using to-do lists, calendars, and focus music. They emphasize the need to prioritize tasks and eliminate unnecessary meetings and emails. Joel expresses his frus…

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Numbers & Narratives 7 Steps to Proving L&D Value with Neil John Cunningham 37:56

3h ago37:56

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At some point or another, we’ve all found ourselves struggling to demonstrate the value of our L&D solutions, wondering if there has been value or whether we’ll find it. For many of us, it’s a constant search. In this episode, Neil John Cunningham unpacks this for us and lets us in on the steps outlined in his most recent book, Numbers & Narratives…

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Weekly Update | Layoff Influencers | Starbucks CEO Jet | Rising AI Concerns | Procreate Anti-AI | Goodbye Dev Jobs 47:05

17m ago47:05

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Happy Friday! We have officially made it to the end of summer 20204. Can you believe it?! While temperatures may be cooling down, tech and workplace changes continue heating up. So, let's get to it. Layoff Influencers - I hadn't heard of the term layoff influencer until this past week, and no, it's not people helping influence companies toward layo…

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Cultural Update: Parental stress; Does Christian persecution exist in the US?; Selective moral outrage 1:02:20

1h ago1:02:20

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This week, Sean & Scott discuss: The U.S. Surgeon General addresses the overwhelming stress faced by parents and the need for community and governmental support. The debate over whether Christian persecution exists in the U.S., comparing American religious freedoms with global persecution. A discussion on selective moral outrage, highlighting under…

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Digitally Mirroring an Analog World: How Digital Twin Technology is Transforming Modern Business 1:05:13

38m ago1:05:13

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In a world where technology constantly pushes boundaries, the idea of creating a digital replica of our physical environment might sound like science fiction. However, it’s definitely not. This week I'm sitting down with Boaz Goldschmidt, VP of Business Development at Treedis, to explore the transformative world of digital twin technology where the…

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Unnatural Death (with Richard Weikart) 37:41

2h ago37:41

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What can we learn from the history of euthanasia? What was the view of suicide and euthanasia in the ancient world of the Bible? How did the early church introduce a new ethic of life into that context? How did the modern euthanasia movement begin and what was the rationale for permitting it? How did the Nazi experience of euthanasia affect the mov…

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Weekly Update | Grok 2 Mayhem | Undressing Lawsuit | Eric Schmidt's AI Predictions | Cisco AI Layoffs | AI Teachers 51:51

5d ago51:51

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Happy Friday everyone, and congratulations on making it to the end of another week. While summer has been filled with changes and is almost in the rearview mirror, things aren't slowing down. This week, I've got another rundown of the latest happenings at the intersection of business, technology, and human experience. With that, let's get to it. Gr…

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Cultural Update: Western Civilization's Need for Christianity; Abortion as a Social Good; Designer Babies 1:04:10

6d ago1:04:10

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This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Western civilization's need for Christianity The rising celebration of abortion as a social good reflects a dangerous shift in societal values Concerns grow over designer babies and the ethical implications of gene editing Listener question: Mixed-faith marriages Listener question: Navigating difficult family situat…

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The Importance of Impact Employers in Creating a More Inclusive World of Work 35:44

7d ago35:44

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Megha Bansal Rizoli is a Senior Director at Jobs For the Future (JFF). In her role, Megha spends her time working with employers to help them build and adopt new and inclusive talent practices that create quality jobs and career mobility for more workers. During our conversation, Megha dissected what makes an Impact Employer and why they are so cri…

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Human Nature: A Vital Doctrine (with Katie McCoy) 36:42

10d ago36:42

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Humanity is perhaps the most pressing doctrinal issue today. Katie McCoy, co-author of the new book Humanity, believes that a proper understanding of humanity has massive implications for science, sexuality, race, economics and more. She and Sean discuss why God originally made us male and female, if the Bible teaches corporate responsibility for s…

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The Learning & Development Podcast Live with Nick Shackleton-Jones and Kenny Temowo 57:16

17d ago57:16

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What do 146 L&D professionals care most about? What are the killer stats L&D should know about right now? Is ‘learning content’ really necessary? What questions will be pulled from the cuddly toy’s posterior? Find out the answers to all these questions and more in this very special live edition of The Learning & Development Podcast with guests Nick…

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Weekly Update | Chatbot Dependence Risk | AI Voice Hijack | AI Bubble Pop | Real-Time Faceswapping | Can AI Learn? 48:53

11d ago48:53

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Congratulations on making it through another week, and what a week it has been. While it's been a whirlwind on the personal front, I've still got a rundown for you on the latest happenings at the intersection of business, tech, and the human experience. With that, let's get to it. Chatbot Dependence - I wonder if we'll soon reach a point where you'…

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Cultural Update: Olympians Share Their Faith, Vatican's New Stance on Patients in a Vegetative State, Updates on the Gender War in Britain, Choices of a Reverend Puts a Man on Death Row 59:31

23m ago59:31

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This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Olympians Who Share Their Faith The Vatican Loosens Their Stance on Care for Patients in a Vegetative State Britain's Labor Party Changes Their Stance on Trans Rights, Ending the Country's Gender War Choices of a Pastor Puts a Man on Death Row Listener Question: How Do We Prepare Our Children for Emotional Stress …

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How ServiceNow is Designing and Delivering a Holistic Talent Strategy 34:20

7d ago34:20

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Sarah Tilley is the SVP of Talent Acquisition and Management at ServiceNow. With an organization that has over 24,000 employees across 74 different countries, Sarah and her team are focused on delivering a holistic talent strategy that supports employees across the entire talent lifecycle. During our conversation, Tilley spoke about how she and her…

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The Scent of Technology: The AI Revolution of Healthcare through Olfactory Science with Kordel France 1:01:36

24d ago1:01:36

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Have you ever wondered how the sense of smell could revolutionize healthcare? This week, I sit down with Kordel France, a visionary in AI and olfactory science, to explore this fascinating frontier. Imagine diagnosing diseases not by sight or sound but by scent. It's not science fiction—it's happening now. We explore Kordel’s journey from a tech-sa…

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Cultural Update: Birth rate decline, resurgence of syphilis, pregnancy resource centers 58:51

4d ago58:51

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This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Birth rate decline: Is it a conservative or a progressive issue? Resurgence of syphilis in the U.S. Harassment of pregnancy resource centers by the New Jersey Attorney General Nature of biblical inspiration and the imputation of Christ's righteousness How to respond biblically to real-world situations, like intera…

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Weekly Update | My Layoff Experience | AI & Creativity Research | Your AI Friend | EU AI Act 41:44

10d ago41:44

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Growing up, my biological mom was heavily involved in theater, so the phrase, "The show must go on," was said on many occasions. This week is no exception. Despite the disruption and chaos, one thing that seems to help most is putting one foot in front of the other, with the Weekly Update being one of them. So, with that, here's some of the latest …

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Leading Learning and Development with CLO LIFT 38:25

1M ago38:25

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In this episode, Al Dea sits down with Emily Lin, Chief Learning Officer at MasterCard, and Shannon Custard, Global Head of Learning for IKEA, to discuss the latest research from CLO Lift, an organization of Learning leaders from global organizations focused on advancing the learning and development (L&D) profession. During the conversation, Emily …

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Why the Bible Began (with Mike Thigpen) 32:43

7d ago32:43

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Usually we ask the question of how we got our Bible, but we rarely consider the question of why we got the Bible? Why did the various Biblical authors commit their contributions to writing and preservation? We’ll answer these questions and more and will look at a controversial new book, Why the Bible Began: An Alternative History of Scripture and I…

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Enterprise-Wide Skills-Based Learning with Ryan Tracey 40:57

8d ago40:57

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L&D at enterprise scale is very difficult. To say the least. This is why so many start and end by ‘providing learning’ in the hope that some of it sticks and makes a difference. But the opposite to relying on hope is to stand for addressing skills gaps and holding yourself accountable to actually closing them. This is what Ryan has aimed to achieve…

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Tactics For Managing People Older Than You - with Ann Kerian 54:32

29d ago54:32

54:32

Ann Kerian, an author, executive coach, & consultant joined Brian for a candid discussion on managing older employees. The episode is full of practical tips and personal insights. Brian and Ann explore strategies for building respect across generations, avoiding common pitfalls, and leveraging diverse strengths in the workplace. It's a must-listen …

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Weekly Update | SearchGPT | Kamala Harris Deepfake | AI Olympic Surveillance | AI & Worker Burnout | AI Data Crisis 50:34

1M ago50:34

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With another week coming to a close, I'm bringing you another rundown on the latest happenings at the intersection of business, technology, and human experience. From deep fakes to AI burnout, there's a lot going on. With that, let's get to it. SearchGPT - OpenAI has Google in its sights with its latest AI solution, which isn't quite ready for publ…

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Cultural Update: What Everyone Else Is Wrong About 1:00:04

11d ago1:00:04

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We're back with our Friday Weekly Cultural Updates. This week, Scott and guest co-host Rick Langer discuss a series of recent New York Times opinion pieces, including: Faith vs. Conduct: Will the American church's destiny be defined by beliefs or actions. Sexual Orientation: Challenging the "born this way" narrative. AI Optimism: David Brooks argue…

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While Time Remains 37:47

13d ago37:47

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What was it like for a teenage girl to escape from North Korea and make it to the US? How did she adjust to life in the US as compared to North Korea? How was her criticism of China received in the US? How did her experience at an elite Ivy League university remind her of life in North Korea? We’ll answer these questions and more as we discuss the …

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Finding Meaningful Work in a Post-Career World 37:39

1M ago37:39

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Bruce Feiler is Best-Selling Author of multiple books. Today, he joins Al on The Edge of Work to talk about his most recent book The Search: Finding Meaningful Work in a Post Career World. During this conversation, Bruce shares his own perspective on how the world of work is changing, and how the very definition of a career is changing in a world o…

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Harnessing AI to Enhance Skills and Human Connection with Arjun Nagendran 1:06:29

1M ago1:06:29

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Will AI be the key to unlocking unparalleled human potential in the workplace or a threat to our very existence? This week, I'm digging into this, one of the most pressing questions of our time, with with Arjun Nagendran, founder of Relative AI. However, our conversation goes even deeper, tackling the nuanced ways AI can transform how we develop sk…

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Weekly Update | CrowdStrike Chaos | Intuit Layoff Letter | ChatGPT-4o Mini & Llama 3 405B | Hyper-Personalization Risks | Samsung Galaxy Deepfakes 47:13

1M ago47:13

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What better way to celebrate another trip around the sun than a rundown on the latest happenings at the intersection of business, tech, and human experience. And, let me tell you, there have been some major events and developments, so hunker down and let's get to it. Crowdstrike Debacle - You'd think you'd learn your lesson after taking down the di…

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The Role of The Manager in Today's Workplace 28:14

2M ago28:14

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The Edge of Work has been exploring the role of the manager as well as the emphasis on manager development throughout its three seasons. During this episode, Al will cover: Why the manager is back in the spotlight The challenges that managers face in today’s workplace How to Reimagine The Role of the Manager Some best practices for developing manag…

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Christians and Preferred Pronouns: A Dialogue (with Tim Muehlhoff) 57:43

1M ago57:43

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Should Christians use preferred pronouns? What is at stake in this question? How can Christians navigate relationships when people want them to use preferred pronouns? In this longer-than-usual podcast, Sean and Biola communications professor Tim Muehlhoff discuss these questions and more. In co-writing their book End the Stalemate, Sean and Tim re…

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Organisational Culture Change With Lily Woi 40:31

1M ago40:31

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Good or bad? Positive or toxic? Powerful or incongruent? Culture plays a huge part in our working lives. In L&D we ignore culture at our peril. But what does it mean to understand and change organisational culture? In this episode, former Deloitte Management Consultant, Lily Woi, unpacks this for us and provides insight and guidance on how we can c…

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{Special Episode} The Secrets to Navigating the Risks of Advanced Tech Are Found In The Earliest Pages of the Bible 43:42

2M ago43:42

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What if I told you that the answers to successfully navigating our advanced technological age are plainly written in the pages of a 6,000-year-old manuscript? Sounds counterintuitive, right? In this special episode, I'm deviating slightly from my usual lineup to discuss the intersection of ancient scripture and modern technology. My goal is to high…

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Weekly Update | ATT Data Breach | Child-Safe AI | Whale Linquistics | AI Physicians | Data Worker Exploitation 48:38

2M ago48:38

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There's the headline, and then there's the truth and story underneath that headline. It's interesting how much variance there often is between the two, and this week is no exception. In this weekly update, I cover five happenings at the intersection of business, tech, and human experience in a way that helps you make sense of what's happening and w…

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Improving Employee Retention and Internal Mobility Through Career Development 35:32

2M ago35:32

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Note: This is a reply of a popular episode from 2023. Nick Holmes is the Head of Career Experience at Fishawack Health, a healthcare organization based in the United Kingdom. As the head of Career Experience, Nick’s role is to build an organization that not only attracts great employees, but develops them, retains them and provides them opportuniti…

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Driving Human-Centered Leadership Transformation: The Impact of Tech-Enabled Coaching 1:00:39

2M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

Can technology truly enhance human-centered leadership, or is it a competitor for the center? This week, I'm digging into that and more with with Will Guillaume Foussier, CEO and Founder of AceUp. Will’s journey from Harvard’s Innovation Lab to leading a company at the forefront of leadership transformation has given him a unique perspective on the…

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Saving Civilization with Marriage (with Brad Wilcox) 33:46

1M ago33:46

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Why are healthy marriages so vital for a flourishing society? What factor best predicts a high-quality marriage? What are some of the most common myths people believe about marriage today and how can Christians make a difference to encourage a marriage-friendly culture? These are just a few of the questions Sean discusses with sociologist Brad Wilc…

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Weekly Update | Insta AI Influencers | AI Music Trouble | Self-Terminating Robots | CriticGPT | AI Economic Impact 47:58

2M ago47:58

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John C. Maxwell said it well when he said, "Change is inevitable. Growth is optional." This week, I've got a rundown of the latest updates at the interesection of business, tech, and human experience that offer a glimpse into the truth of that statement. And, if you're wondering whether change will at least slow its pace, I wouldn't hold your breat…

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How Leaders Can Help Their People Thrive in a Constantly Changing World of Work 42:21

2M ago42:21

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Note: This is a reply of a popular episode from 2023 Dr. Gabriella Rosen Kellerman is the Chief Innovation Officer for BetterUp Labs, as well as the Co-Author of the book Tomorrowmind: Thriving at Work, Now and In an Uncertain Future. As a psychologist, Gabriella has studied the workplace and works each day in her role to help envision and create a…

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Keeping Pace with Game-Based Skill Development: AI's Role in Advanced Skill Practices 1:00:51

2M ago1:00:51

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What will it take to finally put to rest legacy methods of learning? This week, I'll be challenging conventional skill development methods by diving into the world of AI-powered, game-based learning with Huw Newton-Hill, Managing Director of North America at Attensi. Still, believe gamification is just another trendy buzzword? Prepare to be surpris…

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Bridging Beliefs: A Dialogue Between Christian and Atheist Perspectives 47:22

2M ago47:22

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This week, we have an excerpt of a recent event that Sean participated in with atheist journalist Adam Davidson. The two dialogued about their perspectives on issues like cancel culture, perceptions of evangelicals, and the importance of civil discourse. Highlighting areas of both agreement and disagreement, this episode demonstrates the value of t…

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Organisational Learning Communities With Andy Lancaster 41:48

2M ago41:48

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Learning communities transform organisations through sharing knowledge, spearheading practice, solving problems, seeding innovation, and supercharging development. So how can you develop a culture of learning in your organisation? In this episode, Andy Lancaster addresses this question - and many more. KEY TAKEAWAYS From the very start of humankind…

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Life Balance: The Blueprint You've Been Missing 33:36

1M ago33:36

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In this episode, Brian unveils the Gladiator Life Balance Blueprint, the piece of the puzzle you’ve been missing. The 5-Pointed Star represents your balance, and you’ll want to plan how brightly your star GLOWS - Growth, Love and relationships, Others, Work, and Self (GLOWS). Brian provides a full collection of practical tips advice on implementing…

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Rogue AI Clones | Changing Meeting Behaviors | Future of AI Entertainment | Reason for Tech Layoffs 41:23

2M ago41:23

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Happy Independence Day to all my American listeners, and what better way to celebrate than a rundown on some of the biggest happenings at the intersection of business, tech, and human experience? Amirite? So, let the celebration begin! Rogue AI Clone - Let's have people interact with an AI clone of me! What could possibly go wrong? A lot as Caryn M…

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The People Growth Equation: Aligning Employees, Managers, and Organizations Around Career Development 18:35

2M ago18:35

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In today's workplace, career development is critical for attracting, engaging, and retaining talent. Employees expect a job with opportunities for growth and advancement. Managers can shape the employee experience and drive team performance. In this episode, The Edge of Work Founder and Podcast Host, Al Dea shares some of the research that he and t…

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Securing Reality in the Age of Deepfakes: Protecting Integrity in an AI-Driven World with Jason Thatcher 1:00:45

2M ago1:00:45

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You've heard me say on many occasions we're shifting into the age of distrust. This week I'm exploring what that means and why it's happening as I dive into the complex world of deepfakes and cybersecurity with Jason Thatcher, founder of Breacher.ai. Together we're the evolving threats posed by AI technologies. In our conversation, we cover how dee…

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