Welcome to Smarter Lawcast, the official podcast of Hall & Wilcox, a leading independent Australian law firm. We pride ourselves on our Smarter Law approach, where we work with our clients to creatively solve their legal and business challenges. Tune in to be educated and entertained by our experts’ take on topical legal issues. LinkedIn:@Hall & Wilcox Facebook:@HallandWilcox Instagram:@hallwilcox https://hallandwilcox.com.au/
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The Cognitive Crucible explores all aspects of our generational challenge: Cognitive Security. It is the only podcast dedicated to increasing interdisciplinary collaboration between information operations practitioners, scholars, and policy makers. Join the discussion forum each week with the Cognitive Crucible host, John Bicknell. Have a question or would like to suggest a topic go to: https://information-professionals.org/podcasts/cognitive-crucible.
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The Writing Worship Podcast is a resource for Kingdom songwriters everywhere to grow in their worship songwriting craft and hear from trusted voices in the Christian music industry. Hosted by our leadership and featuring teaching from our annual conference and interviews from our online “Writing Club,” we invite you into our community to learn and grow with us. Everyone has a seat at the table.
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Doing business in Australia: international wealth and cross border succession planning
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Many Australians have a connection to another jurisdiction, whether they are born overseas, have parents or children who were or own assets overseas. International connections create complexity around succession planning and wealth. Mark Dunphy, Emma Woolley and James Whiley discuss why it’s essential to make a plan that covers multiple jurisdictio…
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Doing business in Australia: spotlight on the US
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Mark Dunphy and Jacqui Barrett discuss key issues for investors and companies from the United States to understand about the Australian market, including business structures, the need for resident directors, what sectors in Australia that US entities are investing in, and what Australian laws US companies will find different to their home markets.…
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#195 Michael Zequeira on the Effects of Social Media on Military Recruiting
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The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, US Army Major Michael Zequeira di…
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Doing business in Australia: employment and migration trends
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Oliver Jankowsky, Mark Dunphy and Kristopher Kunasingam discuss the latest employment and migration trends in Australia, including Australia’s complex and multi-layered system of employment laws, termination rights, what happens to an employee’s visa if their job is terminated, restraints of trade, the changes in Australia’s sexual harassment laws,…
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We hear from three happily-married couples...and they do ministry and music together. How do they do it?! Listen to a panel discussion from Writing Worship Conference 2023 with Scott and Lydia Ingegneri, EJ and Janice Gaines and John and Marina Stratton. Take the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. Join us for Writing Worship Conference 2…
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Doing business in Australia: the Foreign Investment Review Board – key takeaways for foreign investors or advisors
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Mark Dunphy, Oliver Jankowsky and Ranny Fan discuss Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) regime: what it does, what transactions are subject to FIRB notification, the different criteria applied to private investment and foreign government investors, FIRB thresholds, what conditions FIRB applies to approvals and key tips for foreign in…
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#194 Mike Hall on the Moral Imperative of Our Time
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The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Dr. Wayne “Mike” Hall discusses h…
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Spotlight on Aged Care: Insurance and risk factors facing aged care
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Alison Choy Flannigan and guest Lyle Steffensen from Lockton discuss the potential risk and insurance implications of the proposed new Aged Care Bill for both individual board members and organisations in the aged care sector. The discussion covers crucial risk and insurance considerations for aged care boards, including the need to understand exis…
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Spotlight on Aged Care: Employment and tax issues facing the aged care sector
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Karl Rozenbergs, Clare Kerley and Anthony Bradica discuss employment and tax issues facing the aged care sector, including how to avoid underpayments and the remediation cost of fixing them, enterprise agreements, the positive duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, psychosocial reforms, same job same pay reforms, and the importance of …
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#193 Hatteras Hoops on Human Domain Security
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The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Hatteras Hoops discusses business…
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Spotlight on Aged Care: Restructuring in aged care
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Partners Alison Choy Flannigan and Mark Petrucco, and guest Anthony Connelly from McGrathNicol, discuss how the pace of change, supply chain issues, general inflationary pressures and aged care reforms are causing some approved providers to consider restructuring. They outline legal, commercial and financial issues boards should consider if restruc…
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Spotlight on aged care: Aged care reforms – what is proposed and how it will impact providers
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Partners Karl Rozenbergs and Alison Choy Flannigan, and guest Selina Gerner, a partner at McGrathNicol, outline the Federal Government’s proposed new Aged Care Bill, which will see a significant shift in accountability for aged care approved providers and place greater emphasis on proactive risk assessments and management, and discuss how they are …
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#192 Dr. Josh "Bugsy" Segal on the American Maginot Line
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The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Dr. Josh “Bugsy” Segal discusses …
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Spotlight on aged care: Mergers and acquisitions and governance issues in aged care
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Aged care reform is likely to result in more consolidation in the aged care sector. Partners Karl Rozenbergs and Alison Choy Flannigan and guest Andrew Fressl, from McGrathNicol, discuss the unique operational, business and financial issues in considering a merger or acquisition with another approved aged care provider. It is vital to be prepared a…
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Building better boards and leaders – Generative AI: benefits and risks
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Suzie Leask, Lisa Ziegert and guest Katie Scott from Microsoft discuss the benefits and risks involved in using generative AI, which can accelerate research and development, personalise customer experience at scale and solve complex problems. But risks include ‘hallucination’, bias, improper use and corporate governance issues, such as confidential…
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The ECM Exchange: Key changes to the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations – draft 5th edition
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John Hutchinson and Chris Wright discuss the draft 5th edition of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations, which represent an evolution rather than a revolution in best practice standards for governance. Proposed changes include an increased emphasis on stakeholder engagement, director remuneration, increased climate and sustain…
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#191 Jose Davis on Public Affairs Integration and Leveraging AI for Operations in the Information Environment
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The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, US Air Force Captain Jose Davis d…
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Building better boards and leaders: employee fraud and corruption – part 2
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Suzie Leask, Julian Hammond and David Catanese discuss what directors can do to try to prevent employee fraud and corruption from occurring, how to implement a strong workplace culture of integrity and transparency, and provide some tips on how to deal with worst-case scenarios.
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#190 Army Command and General Staff Information Advantage Scholars Symposium
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The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, we learn about the US Army’s Comm…
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The ECM Exchange: Proposed changes to wholesale client and sophisticated investor tests
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John Hutchinson and Vanessa Murphy discuss proposed changes to the wholesale client and sophisticated investor tests, which have not been updated since 2001. They examine what the tests are, how they are used and how the changes may impact companies wishing to raise capital, among other issues.
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Building better boards and leaders: employee fraud and corruption – part 1
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Suzie Leask, Julian Hammond and David Catanese discuss employee fraud and corruption. What are the key workplace issues? What structures and processes can boards have in place to deal with alleged employee fraud?
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John Hutchinson, Deborah Chew and Michelle Eastwell discuss convertible notes: what are they, how and when can they be used as a fundraising option and what is the ASX’s view of convertible notes? They also offer some tips for listeners on the use of convertible notes.
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#189 Todd Wilcox on PAI, OSINT, and Regulations
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The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Todd Wilcox discusses national se…
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Building better boards and leaders: privacy and cyber readiness
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Suzie Leask, Eden Winokur and Alison Baker discuss current cyber and privacy issues facing boards and directors, why cyber and privacy need to be on the agenda at every board meeting, and offer tips on how boards and directors can be cyber and privacy ready.
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The ECM Exchange: Climate reporting and financial reports
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John Hutchinson, Suzie Leask and Sevan Gore discuss a new Bill that sets up the mandatory Australian climate reporting framework and will affect how organisations prepare their financial reports and collect data. They outline which companies will be affected, when reporting requirements will commence, and director liability, among other issues.…
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Risk Ready: business restructuring: Professional services firms: how to restructure equity and manage owner exits – part 2
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Scott Butler, Jacqui Barrett and Nicole Tumiati discuss what happens when there’s a complete breakdown between the parties, what owners should keep in mind when negotiating a restructure involving the exit of an owner, and issues to consider if you are the person leaving the organisation.
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Risk Ready: business restructuring: Professional services firms: how to restructure equity and manage owner exits – part 1
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Scott Butler, Jacqui Barrett and Nicole Tumiati discuss how professional services firms can restructure equity and manage owner exits, especially when things get tough. They look at the common reasons why a firm may change its ownership structure – both good and bad – and the key obstacles owners may face to negotiate an acceptable outcome.…
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The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Dr. Joanna Siekiera discusses how…
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Spotlight on Construction Law: Green construction and carbon emissions: a contractor’s view
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Sam Kelsey and guest Julia Halioua from the Footprint Company continue their discussion about green construction, looking at carbon emissions from a contractor’s perspective. With a large portion of a contractor’s emissions coming from its supply chain, Sam and Julia offer tips on how contractors can reduce their emissions and effect change in the …
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Risk Ready: business restructuring – Common tax issues in business restructures
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Tax issues are core to any business restructure and must be considered at the beginning of any restructure planning. Scott Butler and Jim Koutsokostas discuss common tax and duty consequences, how these may differ from state to state, and why involving a tax lawyer early in the process can help avoid some nasty surprises later.…
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Spotlight on Construction Law: Green construction and carbon emissions: a developer’s view
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Sam Kelsey chats with guest Julia Halioua from the Footprint Company about green construction, which is sustainable and environmentally friendly construction with a focus on carbon emissions. Sam and Julia discuss carbon emissions from a developer’s point of view: what are they? How are they measured? What can you do to reduce emissions? And why sh…
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Risk Ready: business restructuring – Safe harbour and insolvent trading
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Scott Butler and Mark Petrucco discuss how safe harbour provisions protect directors against potential insolvent trading liability while restructuring companies, how to access the provisions, and the importance of engaging good advisors to steer the right course.
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#187 Randy Rosin on Reflexive Control
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The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Dr. Randy Rosin returns to the Co…
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Risk Ready: business restructuring – When is a director personally liable for a company’s outstanding tax debts?
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Scott Butler and David Dickens discuss how a director may become liable for unpaid taxes under the Director Penalty Regime, why it’s critical that directors lodge activity statements, and what options are available if a director receives a Director Penalty Notice.
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Building better boards and leaders – ESG insights: new risks, compliance and sustainability metrics that matter – part 2
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Host Suzie Leask, Partner Meg Lee and special guest Debbie O’Byrne, founder of Planet Price, discuss recent interesting cases that provide guidance on the ways in which boards need to manage ESG-related risks, why climate and nature related risks and dependencies, including throughout the supply chain, are something directors and boards need to con…
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#186 Rod Korba on Vygotsky’s Inner Speech
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The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Vygotsky was a seminal figure in …
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Building better boards and leaders – ESG insights: new risks, compliance and sustainability metrics that matter – part 1
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What should boards and businesses have on their radar about ESG? Host Suzie Leask, Partner Meg Lee and special guest Debbie O’Byrne, founder of Planet Price, discuss how to use data to help set targets, how collecting the right data can help mitigate ‘greenwashing’ and ‘greenhushing’ claims, why planetary boundaries are a critical measure of what a…
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Building better boards and leaders: Boards behaving badly
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Where can boards go wrong and what happens if they do? In an environment where compliance demands on boards are extraordinary, Suzie Leask, Julian Hammond and Steve Knight discuss why boards might lose their way, lessons on what not to do, and advise directors on how best to manage ‘boards behaving badly’ issues.…
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#185 Becky Fair and Hannah Lincoln on Disrupt and Overwhelm Strategies
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The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. Our conversation covers Two-Six’s analysis methodology…
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Building better boards and leaders: How to build legally compliant, healthy and inclusive organisations
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What transformational cultural change is needed to comply with the Positive Duty under the new Respect @ Work and build diverse, healthy, inclusive and respectful workplaces? Fay Calderone and Suzie Leask discuss this and outline practical steps leaders can take to ensure compliance and moving beyond it.…
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Rebekah White Williams | Writing Make Room + Rest On Us
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Rebekah White Williams joins us on the podcast to talk about the stories behind the writing of the songs MAKE ROOM and REST ON US. Learn more about working with Rebekah for songwriter coaching and song critiques. We are thrilled to welcome professional songwriter Rebekah White Williams (Make Room, Rest On Us) to the WW family as songwriter coach. R…
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Building better boards and leaders: Key issues facing boards and executive leaders
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Fay Calderone and Suzie Leask discuss the key compliance issues boards and executive leaders need to be aware of, from Respect @ Work and everchanging workplace relations laws to cyber security, ESG to corporate governance.
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The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Curtis Fox discusses his new book…
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#183 Julie Janson on Air Force IO Talent and Strategy
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The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Julie Janson discusses the foundi…
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#182 Ben Kessler on the OEO Model of Measurement
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The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Ben Kessler discusses Meltwater’s…
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Cody Jones has been a member of the Writing Worship Community for the last 2 years. He was one of our band leaders during the recording of our album. He's a leader in his own church in Texas. This is a portion of his message to songwriters during a breakout session of our most recent conference (October 2023). Take the simple 10-minute Songwriter P…
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The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, US Marine Corps Major Melissa Gia…
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#180 Tanna Krewson on Cognitive Warfare and Global Conflict Analysis and Resolution
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The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Tanna Krewson discusses her resea…
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Re-release: Joseph Lee on Jung and Archetypes
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The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. Can archetypes be modeled, analyzed, and applied in su…
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Living the law grad life – Q&A with our law grads: answering our listeners’ questions
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Hosts Sean Kempel and Ariana Saropoulou are joined by Isabella Emanuel, Stephanie Malamas and Victor Yeo to answer questions we received during the season from our listeners. We cover the most challenging and rewarding parts of being a grad at Hall & Wilcox, how to build confidence, why keeping an open mind and having a positive attitude are key at…
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