Best Josh Bersin Podcasts (2024)

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DEI Attacked by SHRM, Civility In The Workplace, And The ROI of AI 25:58

1h ago25:58

25:58

Today I broadcast again from Ireland, where I discuss why I disagree with SHRM’s position on DEI, how DEI is undermined and why it remains important, the unfortunate decline in civility in the American workplace, and how we afford the $2 Trillion investments in #AI. (Read our research report Elevating Equity to understand the real-world business ca…

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261: See It to Believe It, Women in Gaming with Aubree White 25:20

3h ago25:20

25:20

Aubree White is a passionate gamer and coach who led the Bob Jones High School Rocket League team to a victory at the 2019 through 2024 PlayVS Alabama state championships. She is an outspoken advocate in driving diversity in esports, encouraging more women to get involved, and has seen first-hand how gaming can help drive more inclusive, community-…

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260: Getting Senior Leadership Engaged in DEI with Yasmina Passeri 26:04

4h ago26:04

26:04

Yasmina Passeri, a distinguished Senior Project Manager in the Tech industry with over 12 years of stellar experience, stands as a testament to resilience, passion, and a relentless commitment to fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the dynamic realm of technology. Her journey, marked by cultural richness and a dedication to brea…

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AI Eliminates Jobs At Intuit and UKG, But Not The Way You Thought 14:42

8h ago14:42

14:42

In this podcast I discuss the recent layoffs at UKG and Intuit and how AI played a role quite different than we expected. In both cases the CEOs tell us that AI is the future and that they need large amounts of capital to invest in this new capability, thus they are “pre-replacing” human capital with technology. In addition to this, as I discuss, b…

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Unbossing: The Future of Work Without Middle Managers w/ Jesse Meschuk 32:00

22h ago32:00

32:00

In this episode of DriveThruHR, we dive into the transformative movement of Unbossing, which has led to the elimination of one-third of middle management positions in 2023. Our guest, Jesse Meschuk, a seasoned human capital advisor and HR expert with over 20 years of experience, will share his insights on how Unbossing is reshaping workforces and t…

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WhatWorks: HR Transformation at Bon Secours Mercy Health 20:10

5d ago20:10

20:10

This is the inaugural podcast in our new WhatWorks Series, focused on stories and case studies of the world’s most interesting and creative HR teams. In this podcast, Kathi Enderes, SVP and Global Analyst, interviews Allan Calonge, CHRO, and Levi Loverkamp, Chief Workforce Planning Officer, describe how Bon Secours Mercy Health’s systemic HR integr…

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259: How to Upskill the Workforce with Jennifer Schwab Wangers 27:04

6d ago27:04

27:04

Jennifer Schwab Wangers, the founder and CEO of ENTITY Academy, has one goal in mind: to support and empower diverse talent through education and mentorship. Together, we discuss: The challenges facing underserved communities with higher education Systemic issues and fixes that will upskill our labor force How to be a better ally to upskill those a…

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Are You Ready For The Reinvention Of Learning & Development? It's Here! 21:30

10d ago21:30

21:30

In this podcast I discuss the four huge transformations taking place in corporate learning & development, all driven by AI. Join me in the discussion here and you can learn more in The Josh Bersin Academy, where we just launched our AI in HR Course and two mobile-learning micro-courses on AI use cases and Generative AI best-practices. Outline: The …

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So You Want To Be A Chief HR Officer? Why It's Harder Than It Looks 18:36

19d ago18:36

18:36

In this podcast I walk through a few of the findings from our CHRO Insights® research, explaining why the CHRO role has become more complex and difficult than ever. This podcast episode discusses the challenges, issues, drivers, success factors, and derailers of being a head of HR or CHRO. I share early insights from a massive research project that…

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257: How to Improve Workplace Accessibility with Aimee Harman 36:48

13d ago36:48

36:48

Aimee Harman is co-founder of Let’s Harmonize, a DEIA consulting firm based in the UK. She joins us to share: Reverse mentoring and why it is so beneficial to both parties What she wishes people understood about neurodivergence The benefits of accessibility and how to be a more accessible workplace Follow Aimee at https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimee-…

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Arist Pioneers AI-Driven Autonomous Learning In The Flow Of Work 28:17

16d ago28:17

28:17

Arist, a fascinating new company in corporate learning, is reinventing how we develop, deliver, and consume content. And yes, these guys are bringing Autonomous Learning to companies today, in a very special format. In this podcast I interviewed Michael Ioffe, Ryan Laverty, and Maxine Anderson, the three founders. Not only is the technology fascina…

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Episode 94 — Kim Hazen — Fulcrum Therapeutics 46:44

20d ago46:44

46:44

On this episode of The Hennessy Report, Dave is joined by Kim Hazen, CPO at Fulcrum Therapeutics. Kim speaks with Dave about her unique career path from financial services to life sciences, the way employees are treated on their way in and out of biotech, and how they are developed while there, and being a new mom while taking on the role of CHRO a…

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256: Two Spectrums, Grief & Autism with Dr. Kenneth J. Doka 22:55

20d ago22:55

22:55

Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, MDiv, is an Autism & Grief Project advisory board member and the Senior Vice President of Grief Programs at Hospice Foundation of America (HFA) and recipient of the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Death Education and Counseling. Together, we discuss: The Autism & Grief Project and how it helps adults w…

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Chatbot Architecture: MS Copilot, Joule, Galileo™, and The Future of L&D 19:45

22d ago19:45

19:45

In this episode I explain what’s happening in the Chatbot or “Intelligent Agent” market as vendors produce Copilots and we start to figure out how they’ll work together. I discuss our own plans for Galileo and explain how SAP Joule is partnering with Microsoft to integrate these agents. It’s early days and vendors like ServiceNow, Workday, and othe…

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Labor Relatedly on DTHR with Peter List 39:00

22d ago39:00

39:00

Michael VanDervort discusses labor relations issues of the day with guest Peter List of Labor Union News, including the recent merger/alliance between Amazon Labor Union and the TeamstersBy DriveThru HR

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255: The Cloudy Outlook for DEI with Betty Thompson 35:20

1M ago35:20

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Betty Thompson is Booz Allen's chief people officer, and as the senior leader for their people services organization, Betty is instrumental in creating world-class employment experiences and ensures best-in-class talent to solve client’s evolving needs. Betty brings a particular focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and provides executive…

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A New, Transformed Role For The HR Business Partner 21:55

29d ago21:55

21:55

In this podcast I describe the new, transformed role of HR Business Partner. This pivotal position, which was defined 25+ years ago as an “HR Generalist,” has now become pivotal to a company’s successful people strategy. If you want to learn more, check out our most popular course in the Josh Bersin Academy, the HR Consulting Masterclass, or call u…

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Strategic Narrative Marketing with Guy Murrel 22:32

1M ago22:32

22:32

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Business Leadership Podcast hosted by Edwin Frondozo. Featuring guest Guy Murrel, an expert in strategic narrative marketing and category leadership, this episode explores the significance of category leadership for B2B tech firms. Morel shares valuable insights on differentiating in a crowded market, th…

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254: Psychological Safety with David Moerlein 17:22

1M ago17:22

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David Moerlein has created psychologically safe spaces at work for more than a decade, regularly integrating DEI into the psychological safety conversation. During his 15 years at Google, he managed hundreds of people across ten global offices and was awarded numerous awards for coaching and management. His book, The Safety Effect shares tools Davi…

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Navigating the Emotional Journey of Merger and Acquisition with Jonathan Bennett 35:00

1M ago35:00

35:00

In this episode of DriveThruHR, we chat with Jonathan Bennett, an executive coach with a rich background in business and leadership. Jonathan shares his personal journey from leaving a high-level role at a large hospital to founding and growing a successful management consulting firm. After a decade of success, he made the bold move to sell his com…

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Mastering Category Design with Mike Damphousse 38:05

1M ago38:05

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In this episode of The Business Leadership Podcast, host Edwin Frondozo welcomes category design expert Mike Damphousse. They delve into the significance of category design and its strategic importance for startups and established companies. Mike shares his journey from programmer to marketing guru, offering real-world examples and actionable insig…

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How To Globalize Quickly? Globalization Partners Explains The EOR Market. 23:21

1M ago23:21

23:21

Globalization Partners (G-P), a company specializing in global employer of record services (EOR), discusses the complexities and opportunities in the global employment market. They emphasize the importance of compliance, automation, and the human touch in their approach. In this podcast I interview Nicole Sahin, Founder and CEO, and Nat Nataranjan,…

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253: Barriers Facing Women of Color at Work with Dr Varina Michaels 26:44

1M ago26:44

26:44

Dr Varina Michaels is all about people. Leading people, learning about people and advocating for people. She is an experienced Strategy, Leadership and Human Resource Management professional with deep expertise in Global Diversity and Inclusion, Intercultural Management, Neurodiversity and Leadership Development. She and I discuss: The barriers fac…

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Citizenship At Work: Dealing With Politics Inside and Outside The Company 22:05

1M ago22:05

22:05

Given this week’s political news, I wanted to share my thoughts on “Citizenship,” the way we as employees and individuals work together to help our company and our society make decisions the benefit everyone. We live in a world of shatteringly fast change, with two global wars, a rising sense of mistrust of political systems, and enormous changes t…

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Exploring Gen Z in the Workplace with Kat Walsh 32:00

1M ago32:00

32:00

Join us on DriveThruHR as we chat with Kat Walsh of the Kat Walsh Group, a self-proclaimed "GenZologist." Kat's unique journey includes running a venture builder fund and working as a Chief Legacy Officer. She shares her insights on what makes Gen Z tick and how their work values have evolved post-pandemic. Kat explains what it means to be a GenZol…

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Category Creation Insights with Scott Brown 25:20

2M ago25:20

25:20

Mastering Category Creation: Insights from Scott Brown of Cervin Ventures Join host Edwin Frondozo on the Business Leadership Podcast as he sits down with Scott Brown, partner and head of platform at Cervin Ventures. With over 20 years of experience in marketing for tech giants like Facebook, Google, and Cisco, Scott shares his insights on category…

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252: Embracing Neurodiversity with Pasha Marlowe 45:31

2M ago45:31

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Pasha Marlowe (she/they) has 30 years of experience as a marriage and family therapist and neurodivergent coach. She specializes in intergenerational leadership through the lens of mental health, neurodiversity, inclusion, and neuroqueering (challenging neuronormativity, cis/heteronormativity, and other societal norms). Together, we discuss: What m…

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Irresistible 2024 Recap, Cornerstone Acquires Skyhive, The Emergence of Talking AI Assistants 26:39

2M ago26:39

26:39

This week, coming off our amazing Irresistible 2024 conference, I recap what we learned and discuss the evolution of enterprise talent intelligence. I explain the Skyhive-Cornerstone deal, update you on SAP and Workday’s AI efforts, and give you a preview of what’s going to happen as we get our hands on OpenAI GPT4o (Omni). Next year’s Irresistible…

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Episode 93 — Nancy Folan — Amundi Asset Management US 32:04

2M ago32:04

32:04

Dave is joined by Nancy Folan, the CHRO at Amundi Asset Management US on this episode of The Hennessy Report by Keystone Partners. Nancy shares her journey as a first generation Italian working for a European owned organization, initially taking the opportunity to work as a liaison at the Italian parent company to aid in sourcing talent. Having hea…

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DriveThruHR with Rick Hammell of Helios 32:00

2M ago32:00

32:00

In this episode of DriveThruHR, Michael and Robin welcome Rick Hammell, SPHR, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Helios, to discuss one of the most pressing challenges facing companies today: global payroll compliance. The Global Payroll Management Institute has highlighted this issue as a top concern for businesses worldwide. Rick brings nea…

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251: Top Workplace Trends with Josh Bersin 32:07

2M ago32:07

32:07

Josh Bersin is Industry Analyst and CEO of advisory firm The Josh Bersin Company. He is an author, educator, and thought leader focusing on the global talent market and the challenges and trends impacting business workforces around the world. Josh studies the world of work, HR and leadership practices, and the broad talent technology market. He is …

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Inside Microsoft HR's Skills Strategy: A Lesson In Innovation & Investment 20:30

2M ago20:30

20:30

In this podcast I discuss Microsoft’s exciting new internal skills strategy, with a focus on Viva Skills, the role of the Microsoft Copilot, and how Microsoft is “inventing new products for HR” as Customer Zero. Customer Zero is Microsoft’s way of “eating their own dogfood” and making sure their new products are well designed before the hit the str…

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250: What Keeps Business Leaders Up at Night with Julie Kratz 8:42

2M ago8:42

8:42

In a recent study, CEOs cited workforce development, business strategy and HR financial impact as top concerns. Patrick Wright, department chair and Thomas C. Vandiver, bicentennial chair at the USC Darla Moore School of Business, conducts a survey of Fortune 500 CHROs every year, interviews CEOs about the challenges they face, and shares his findi…

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ServiceNow Goes Crazy For AI, Talent Intelligence Goes Enterprise, And Workday Gets Beat Up In The Press 25:51

2M ago25:51

25:51

Today’s podcast, recorded in Vegas after a series of conferences (ServiceNow Knowledge and Unleash), talks all about how ServiceNow is making a major play to dominate the space and how Enterprise Talent Intelligence is going mainstream. I also discuss what we covered in our AI in HR workshop and how to evaluate the massive number of tools are comin…

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249: Are Business Leaders Quiet Quitting on DEI with Julie Kratz 9:47

2M ago9:47

9:47

DEI continues to be polarized in the news cycle - from state legislation to public withdrawals of support. What's next for DEI? Leaders embedding it in their organizations because it is good for business. Read more on Forbes.com and follow Next Pivot Point at https://nextpivotpoint.com/By Julie Kratz

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Kathi Enderes of The Josh Bersin Company on Systemic HR 33:00

2M ago33:00

33:00

Hey there, HR enthusiasts! Get comfy because we're about to shake things up on the next DriveThruHR episode. Join Michael and Robin as we chat with Kathi Enderes, the Senior Vice President of Research at The Josh Bersin Company, about Systemic HR. Forget the jargon—Kathi breaks down Systemic HR in a refreshingly straightforward way. We're talking a…

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Rethinking Employee Experience: Lessons from The BBC and Schiphol Airport 27:11

2M ago27:11

27:11

This conversation explores the concept of employee experience and its evolution from employee engagement. The case studies of the BBC and Schiphol Airport demonstrate innovative approaches to creating inspiring employee experiences. The discussion emphasizes the operational aspects of employee experience, including training, inclusion, belonging, p…

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248: The Intersection of Personality and DEI with John Hackston 30:48

3M ago30:48

30:48

John Hackston is the Head of Thought Leadership at the Myers-Briggs Company, where he leads the company’s Oxford-based research team. He is a frequent commentator on the effects of personality type on work and life, and has authored numerous studies, published papers in peer-reviewed journals, presented at conferences for organizations such as The …

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EPIC HR Insights from Sara Vidoni and Tiffany Stevenson 23:00

3M ago23:00

23:00

Join Michael in this engaging episode of DriveThruHR, where we dive into some of our personal EPIC HR conference highlights with Sara Vidoni of Businessolver. Sara shares trends and changing paradigms impacting the employee benefits industry. Tiffany Stevenson, Chief People Officer at WeightWatchers, discusses their cultural transformation, followi…

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Here Come The CoPilots! Microsoft Earnings, and Enterprise AI Is Next. 27:01

3M ago27:01

27:01

Microsoft’s Co-Pilot, powered by AI, is being widely used by Fortune 500 companies and has become the largest and most prevalent corporate AI tool in the world. A research report by CompTIA shows that 94% of professional users have used some form of AI, including Microsoft’s Co-Pilot. The company is deploying AI at a massive scale, which is improvi…

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EPIC HR Insights from Jason Seiden & Pete Schramm 27:00

3M ago27:00

27:00

Join us in this engaging episode of driveThruHR, where we dive into some of our personal EPIC HR conference highlights with Jason Seiden of Comfort Communications and Pete Schramm of Lattitude. Jason shares his personal story of learning how to deal with grief and some thoughts on how employers can help their people during these challenging life mo…

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Unpacking Innovative HR Practices with Jennifer Yugo on DTHR 37:00

3M ago37:00

37:00

Join Michael VanDervort on the DTHR Podcast as he welcomes Jennifer Yugo, the Managing Director of Corvirtus, a leader in building remarkable workplace environments. This episode offers a deep dive into the transformative HR practices that are shaping modern businesses. Jennifer Yugo leads Corvirtus with a passion for crafting hiring processes, dev…

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247: The Inclusive Employee Experience with Torani CEO Melanie Dulbecco 37:11

3M ago37:11

37:11

Melanie Dulbecco’s mantra is “grow, baby, grow!” and that’s exactly what she’s done for over 30 years as Torani’s first CEO outside the founding family. Torani, a globally recognized flavor company and certified B-Corp, has averaged double-digit, year-over-year growth in that time. The company culture is palpable, with a shared passion around Toran…

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Why I’m Bullish On Workday: News From The Innovation Summit 24:42

3M ago24:42

24:42

This week I attended the Workday Innovation Summit and there’s a lot to discuss. Having just celebrated its 19th birthday, the company is embarking on a major transformation. And it’s not just product innovation that’s happening, the company is greatly expanding its business model. Additional Information Workday Innovation Summit: What’s New and Wo…

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246: Decentering Whiteness with Dr. Janice Gassam Assare 38:57

3M ago38:57

38:57

Dr. Janice Gassam Assare has over 10 years of experience facilitating racial dialogue and educating others about equity and inclusion. The work that she does is inspired by her mom and her willingness to speak up and speak out against the oppressive systems that she had to navigate in her workplace. Through the strength and perseverance personified…

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The Dawn Of A New Era In Learning & Development. Where Is This Going? 22:45

3M ago22:45

22:45

In this podcast I discuss the rapid, unprecedented changes taking place in corporate L&D, and how we have to rethink our entire training strategies. Not only is AI radically changing the landscape, we also have to rethink how we blend training solutions with knowledge management and legacy content too. In many ways this is the dawn of a new era in …

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Redefining Leadership with Barbie - A Conversation with Cerys Goodall 37:00

3M ago37:00

37:00

🎙️ Join us on DriveThrHR as we dive into an enlightening discussion with Cerys Goodall, COO of Vetster, about the surprising and insightful parallels between the recent "Barbie" movie and today's corporate culture. 🌟 Episode Highlights: Breaking the Mold: Explore how "Barbie" challenges our perceptions of leadership and representation in the workpl…

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Episode 92 — Ann Hargraves — TScan Therapeutics 48:07

3M ago48:07

48:07

Dave is joined by long-time friend, going all the way back to the start of the podcast, Ann Hargraves. Ann is the SVP at TScan Therapeutics and an amazingly eloquent speaker, passionate about the work and mission of TScan that she feels so connected to.As a cancer survivor herself, Ann speaks to the impact she feels working at a company whose missi…

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Yes, AI Is Even Smarter And More Disruptive Than We Thought 11:12

3M ago11:12

11:12

Is Google’s search monopoly over? In this podcast I give you some striking insights we’ve learned from our Galileo rollout, and explain how AI is about to radically change the HR Tech and consumer landscape. It’s not as scary as it seems, but it’s clear to me that HR Tech vendors, analytics experts, and all information companies are going to have a…

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245: April is Autism Acceptance Month with Matt Lowry 46:24

3M ago46:24

46:24

It goes without saying that autistic people are human. Yet, for the longest time, autism has been contextualized as robots or needing to be fixed. Matt Lowry is an Autistic adult and Licensed Psychological Practitioner who works exclusively with Autistic clients, performing neurodiversity-affirming Autism evaluations and providing Autistic Centered…

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