Best Pragmatic Institute Podcasts (2024)

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Key Traits of Successful Product Managers | Paul Young 53:46

24h ago53:46

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What makes a product manager truly successful? Join us as we explore the key traits of successful product managers with Paul Young, a seasoned expert and former Vice President of Product Management at Pragmatic Institute. Discover how understanding market problems, fostering emotional intelligence, and strategic thinking can drive transformation wi…

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"When You Build A Data Center, You Need 800 Electricians" Featuring Sean McGarvey, North America’s Building Trades Unions 1:04:50

3d ago1:04:50

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Today we were thrilled to be joined by Sean McGarvey, President of North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU), to discuss a critical topic: the nation’s energy workforce. Sean was elected to his position as President in 2012 and first started his building trades career with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades in 1981. In addit…

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198: It's Election Year. Should I Buy Gold? 27:59

4d ago27:59

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Financial Advisor Tim Russell, CFP® and Pastor Drew Gysi discuss whether or not gold is a safe haven for your investments. See the show notes here! Learn more at: StewardologyPodcast.com Schedule a Personal Stewardship Review at: StewardologyPodcast.com/Review Get in touch with us at: Contact@StewardologyPodcast.com or call us at: (800) 688-5800 Se…

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Throwback - The 10 Commandments of Product Marketing 44:55

10d ago44:55

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How do you define product marketing? Francisco Bram, head of product and growth at Uber Eats, joins our host Rebecca Kalogeris, VP of marketing and product strategy for Pragmatic Institute, to chat about how he and Uber Eats defines this essential role, as well as the 10 commandments of product marketing. You don't want to miss this one!…

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"The Mosh Pit Of Complexity" Featuring George Bilicic, Lazard 58:57

10d ago58:57

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Today we were delighted to welcome back George Bilicic for an engaging discussion on the current power and energy landscape. George serves as Vice Chairman and Global Head of Power, Energy and Infrastructure at Lazard. In his long and distinguished career, George has over 20 years of experience at Lazard in the investment banking business with prev…

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Why should you put people, love, and relationships at the heart of business? With John Hibbs of CoEfficient 39:03

11d ago39:03

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles is joined by John Hibbs, the Co-Founder of CoEfficient, a company that helps organisations grow from the human perspective. It does this by gathering genuinely useful feedback from those who work for an organisation and then deploying this intelligence in the most productive…

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197: Is Leaving an Inheritance Wise? 38:49

12d ago38:49

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Financial Advisor Tim Russell, CFP® and Pastor Drew Gysi discuss whether or not leaving an inheritance is wise in 2024. See the show notes here! Learn more at: StewardologyPodcast.com Schedule a Personal Stewardship Review at: StewardologyPodcast.com/Review Get in touch with us at: Contact@StewardologyPodcast.com or call us at: (800) 688-5800 Send …

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What’s Stopping You From Your Nxt? A Conversation with Author Cindy Carrillo 55:21

15d ago55:21

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“Finding your nxt is about you initiating a change, not a change that happens to you,” - Cindy Carrillo What if you left your business, your career as you knew it, and started a ranch? That’d probably be a pretty big change for most people. It certainly was for our guest this week, Cindy Carrillo. Our host Rebecca Kalorgeris, interviews Cindy, and …

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"You’ll Be Timber Experts By The End Of This" Featuring Russell Hagen, Weyerhaeuser 1:01:15

17d ago1:01:15

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Today we had the very exciting and interesting opportunity to visit with Russell Hagen, Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer of Weyerhaeuser. Russell is responsible for Weyerhaeuser’s real estate, energy and natural resources businesses. Prior to his appointment as Chief Development Officer, Russell served as Chief Financial Officer …

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196: Woke vs. Christian Investing (ESG vs. BRI) 47:55

19d ago47:55

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Financial Advisor Tim Russell, CFP® and Pastor Drew Gysi discuss Biblically Responsible Investing and ESG Investing See the show notes here! Learn more at: StewardologyPodcast.com Schedule a Personal Stewardship Review at: StewardologyPodcast.com/Review Get in touch with us at: Contact@StewardologyPodcast.com or call us at: (800) 688-5800 Send us e…

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Customer-Centric Marketing Strategies for Business Growth with Mark Donnigan 58:04

22d ago58:04

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Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNJI2Tv2yxOLBI02nyJoprA Learn more about us: https://www.pragmaticinstitute.com/ Start your Product Manager or Product Marketer certification here "In Marketing, our job is to keep our ear very close to the ground, understand the process, listen to the buyers, listen to the customer, and always be thinkin…

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"We’ve Grown 83% In 20 Years" Featuring Reginald DesRoches, Rice University 51:16

26d ago51:16

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Today we had the honor of hosting Reginald DesRoches, President of Rice University, in Veriten’s offices at the Ion. Reggie assumed the role of President in July 2022, after previously serving as Rice’s Provost and the Dean of the Engineering School. Additionally, Reggie serves as a professor of civil and environmental engineering, and as a profess…

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How can you tell if you should invest in a media company? With Ian Whittaker of Liberty Sky Advisors 48:34

25d ago48:34

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, data storyteller Sam Knowles is joined by Ian Whittaker, one of the leading financial and commercial analysts covering the media and advertising sector. Ian is the managing director and owner of Liberty Sky Advisors, has twice been the City AM Analyst of the Year – first in 2014 and again in 2019 – and …

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195: The Spiritual Act of Investing 38:13

29d ago38:13

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Financial Advisor Tim Russell, CFP® and Pastor Drew Gysi discuss how giving is not the only way to make a positive impact on the world. Christian Investing can promote human flourishing. See the show notes here! Learn more at: StewardologyPodcast.com Schedule a Personal Stewardship Review at: StewardologyPodcast.com/Review Get in touch with us at: …

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GrandPad's AI-Powered Approach to Senior Tech with Isaac Lien, Co-founder and Chief AI & Innovation Officer at GrandPad 27:54

1M ago27:54

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Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNJI2Tv2yxOLBI02nyJoprA Learn more about us: https://www.pragmaticinstitute.com/ Start your Product Manager or Product Marketer certification here “The first thing I would recommend everyone to do who has an interest in the AI space, and I think lots of people have an interest in this space, is you should…

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"The Mexican Elite Is Absolutely In Shock" Featuring Dr. Francisco Monaldi & Dr. Tony Payan, Baker Institute 1:02:16

1M ago1:02:16

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Today we were thrilled to welcome back Dr. Francisco Monaldi, Director of the Latin America Energy Program, along with his colleague Dr. Tony Payan, Director of the Center for the U.S. and Mexico, with Rice University’s Baker Institute. Francisco last joined us on COBT in December 2022 (episode linked here) and is an expert on Latin American energy…

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194: How and When to Freeze Your Credit 20:36

1M ago20:36

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Financial Advisor Tim Russell, CFP® and Pastor Drew Gysi discuss how and when to freeze your credit report. See the show notes here! Learn more at: StewardologyPodcast.com Schedule a Personal Stewardship Review at: StewardologyPodcast.com/Review Get in touch with us at: Contact@StewardologyPodcast.com or call us at: (800) 688-5800 Send us episode i…

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Intro to Program Y 2025 - Networking & Learning for Teams 4:57

1M ago4:57

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This episode is a short introduction to Unbossers Network Program Y 2025.By Nick the Unbosser

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Intro to Program Q 2025 - Networking & Learning for Individuals 3:01

1M ago3:01

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This episode is a short introduction to Unbossers Network Program Y 2025.By Nick the Unbosser

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Mastering Market Segmentation and Value-Based Pricing I Mark Stiving 30:12

1M ago30:12

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How can product managers blend pricing strategy, market segmentation, and portfolio? Mark Stiving, Pragmatic Institute Instructor and pricing expert, offers practical advice to help product professionals elevate their pricing strategies and deliver value for customers. In this interview, Mark shares his extensive knowledge and unique perspective on…

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"The Most Important Day Of The 20th Century" Featuring Alex Kershaw, Author of "The First Wave" 1:09:43

1M ago1:09:43

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We are sending out this Special Edition COBT at 6:30 AM CT. We are doing so because 80 years ago today, at 6:30 AM at Omaha Beach in Normandy, American troops (at an average age of 22) landed as part of the largest amphibious assaults in all of history. Over 4,000 Allied troops died this day 80 years ago as part of the effort to free Europe from th…

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"Running At 150 MPH Every Day" Featuring Lynn Calder, INEOS Automotive 57:11

1M ago57:11

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Today we had the pleasure of hosting Lynn Calder, CEO of INEOS Automotive, for an engaging discussion on vehicles, decarbonization, and the future of transportation. As you may have heard, INEOS Automotive has just launched a new vehicle called the Grenadier. Lynn is a fellow energy enthusiast and brings a fascinating background, having previously …

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Why does marketing need to become more like engineering? With Sorin Patilinet from Mars, aka The Marketing Engineer. 49:10

1M ago49:10

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, your host Sam Knowles is joined by Sorin Patilinet, Senior Director of Marketing Effectiveness at Mars. Sorin is also known as the Marketing Engineer. Our conversation was recorded remotely, via the medium of Riverside.fm, on 4 April 2024. Thanks to Joe Hickey for production support. Podcast artwork by …

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193: 7 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score 38:22

1M ago38:22

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Financial Advisor Tim Russell, CFP® and Pastor Drew Gysi discuss how to improve your credit score. See the show notes here! Learn more at: StewardologyPodcast.com Schedule a Personal Stewardship Review at: StewardologyPodcast.com/Review Get in touch with us at: Contact@StewardologyPodcast.com or call us at: (800) 688-5800 Send us episode ideas! Ste…

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Taking a deep dive into the EU elections and legislative structure 27:51

1M ago27:51

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On the eve of the EU elections, Josina Kamerling has a discussion with Klaus Welle, Chair of the Martens Centre's Academic Council, and former Secretary-General of the European Parliament. He initiated the European Parliamentary Research Service (the in-house think-tank providing unbiased advice to members of the European Parliament) and is a true …

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From Physician to Serial Tech Entrepreneur: What It Takes to Lead with Dr. Jonathan Baktari 37:16

1M ago37:16

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“When you truly grasp the impact of your words, actions, and behavior, that awareness fundamentally transforms your approach to everything.”– Dr. Jonathan Baktari, Healthcare CEO, Entrepreneur, Speaker In this episode of the Pragmatic Product Chats series, host Rebecca Kalogeris engages in an insightful discussion with Dr. Jonathan Baktari, a seaso…

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192: How Much Vacation Can I Afford? 31:56

2M ago31:56

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Financial Advisor Tim Russell, CFP® and Pastor Drew Gysi discuss how to plan for a vacation in such a way as to put your financial anxieties to rest. See the show notes here! Learn more at: StewardologyPodcast.com Schedule a Personal Stewardship Review at: StewardologyPodcast.com/Review Get in touch with us at: Contact@StewardologyPodcast.com or ca…

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"Do You Hate Emissions Or Do You Hate Fossil Fuels?" Featuring Congressman John Curtis, Utah 56:38

2M ago56:38

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On this Memorial Day, we are excited to share a Special Edition with Representative John Curtis (R-UT). Rep. Curtis has been serving in Congress for four terms, beginning in 2017, and is currently running for the U.S. Senate. He serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee including as Vice-Chair of the Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee…

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Mastering Recurring Revenue with Amanda Northcutt, CEO of Level Up Creator 36:01

2M ago36:01

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“If you’re potential customers aren’t aware that they have a problem and you have a solution, your sales cycle is so much longer and so much more painful." Amanda Northcutt, CEO of Level Up Creators Join us for an insightful conversation with Amanda Northcutt, CEO of Level Up Creators, as she dives deep into the world of recurring revenue and subsc…

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"The Big Three: Oil, Gold, and Copper" Featuring Max Layton, Citi 56:55

2M ago56:55

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Today we had the pleasure of visiting with Max Layton, Global Head of Commodities Research at Citi. Prior to joining Citi in 2017, Max held notable leadership positions including Managing Director and Head of European Commodities Research at Goldman Sachs as well as Deputy Head of Commodities Research at Macquarie. We have been eager to examine cop…

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How can experts provide the public with risk information that works? With Olivia Jensen, Director of the Institute for Public Understanding of Risk 50:07

2M ago50:07

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, your host Sam Knowles is joined by Olivia Jensen, Director of the Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk (IPUR) based at the National University of Singapore. Our conversation was recorded remotely, via the medium of Riverside.fm, on 13 March 2024. Thanks to Joe Hickey for production support. Po…

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191: Faith and Pragmatism in Financial Planning 39:56

2M ago39:56

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Financial Advisor Tim Russell, CFP® and Pastor Drew Gysi discuss how faith and pragmatism relate, whether or not pragmatism is a good thing, and how to make a financial plan come together. See the show notes here! Learn more at: StewardologyPodcast.com Schedule a Personal Stewardship Review at: StewardologyPodcast.com/Review Get in touch with us at…

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Working with Engineers: How Product and Engineering Can Help Each Other with Dan Corbin 32:13

2M ago32:13

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“There are certain things that product managers sometimes unintentionally do, or things they don't realize they do, that have really negative cascading impacts for engineers." Dan Corbin, Product Management Leader and Instructor at Pragmatic Institute In this episode, we dive deep into the dynamics between product managers and engineering teams wit…

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People & Culture DOUBTS & SACRIFICES on the path to business harmony, Olga Potaptseva and Nick Van Langendonck 1:01:20

2M ago1:01:20

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This episode is a thought-provoking discussion with Olga Potaptseva, CCXP, CCX and Nick Van Langendonck. They dive into effective communication strategies, the flipped pyramid concept, and the sacrifices required to become customer-centric.By Nick the Unbosser

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"The West Is Addicted To Russian Oil & Gas" Featuring Alexander Zaslavsky, Horizon Engage & Gabe Collins, Rice University 1:01:23

2M ago1:01:23

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Today we had the pleasure of welcoming back Alexander Zaslavsky, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Horizon Engage. Alex established Horizon Engage in 2003 and specializes in energy politics in Russia and the former Soviet Union. Horizon Engage merges tech and geopolitical expertise to provide country insights, data on how sanctions and counter san…

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190: Should I Put Off Having Children Until I’m Financially Secure? 30:00

2M ago30:00

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Financial Advisor Tim Russell, CFP® and Pastor Drew Gysi discuss how to approach finances and family planning. See the show notes here! Learn more at: StewardologyPodcast.com Schedule a Personal Stewardship Review at: StewardologyPodcast.com/Review Get in touch with us at: Contact@StewardologyPodcast.com or call us at: (800) 688-5800 Send us episod…

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Inside the Quality Engineering Hub at Mattel with Tim Trapp, Director of Quality Engineering at Mattel, Inc. 51:08

2M ago51:08

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“Consumers are our most valuable treasure trove of information, along with online reviews and some other data sets.” -Tim Trapp, Director of Quality Engineering at Mattel, Inc. In this episode, Tim shares all about product quality, specifically what can be learned from Mattel regarding the implementation of key product quality measures. Discussion …

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"If You Find Yourself In A Hole, The First Step Is To Stop Digging Deeper" Featuring Jim Matheson, NRECA 59:38

2M ago59:38

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For today’s discussion we were pleased to host Jim Matheson, CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). Jim’s distinguished background includes roles in both the public and private sectors. Prior to joining the NRECA in 2016, he served in the public policy practice at Squire Patton Boggs based in Washington, D.C. Jim was el…

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How can we best communicate risk in our uncertain, post-truth world? With Sir David Spiegelhalter, Emeritus Professor of Statistics at the University of Cambridge 53:42

2M ago53:42

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In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, your host Sam Knowles is joined by one of the world’s finest data storytellers, David Spiegelhalter, the statistician and public communicator of his generation. Although he claims to have been retired for five years, the Emeritus Professor of Statistics from Cambridge University is working harder than e…

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189: How to Manage a 2-Income Household and Avoid Marital Chaos 32:42

2M ago32:42

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Financial Advisor Tim Russell, CFP® and Pastor Drew Gysi discuss how to best manage a 2-income household See the show notes here! Learn more at: StewardologyPodcast.com Schedule a Personal Stewardship Review at: StewardologyPodcast.com/Review Get in touch with us at: Contact@StewardologyPodcast.com or call us at: (800) 688-5800 Send us episode idea…

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Mastering the Art of Interviewing with Jordan Burton, Professional Interviewer and Executive Trainer 40:43

2M ago40:43

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✅ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNJI2Tv2yxOLBI02nyJoprA 📚 Learn more about us: https://www.pragmaticinstitute.com/ 🚀 Start your Product Manager or Product Marketer certification here “What you notice is that the real nuggets that you get, the parts of the story that really shed light on a candidate's exceptional fit or lack of fit for…

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"I'm Not Going To Vote For You Because You Keep Raising My Energy Prices" Featuring David Holt, Consumer Energy Alliance 57:34

3M ago57:34

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Today we had the pleasure of hosting David Holt, President of the Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), for an important discussion on electricity affordability and reliability for consumers. David’s background is in government affairs with over thirty years of experience working for state and federal agencies and directing outreach and advocacy efforts.…

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188: Where Life Institute Fits with FPU and Other Stewardship Ministries 33:01

3M ago33:01

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Financial Advisor Tim Russell, CFP®, and Pastor Drew Gysi discuss where Life Institute fits with FPU and other stewardship ministries See the show notes here! Learn more about Life Institute at LifeInstitute.org Learn more at: StewardologyPodcast.com Schedule a Personal Stewardship Review at: StewardologyPodcast.com/Review Get in touch with us at: …

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Strategies for Building the Perfect Product Team with Amruta Moktali 34:49

3M ago34:49

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✅ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNJI2Tv2yxOLBI02nyJoprA 📚 Learn more about us: https://www.pragmaticinstitute.com/ 🚀 Start your Product Manager or Product Marketer certification here “If you have teams, go figure out what drives every single person on the team and make sure you are addressing their needs. Those are extremely important…

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"No One Knows Who Is Waiting In The Wings" Featuring David Sacks, Council On Foreign Relations 1:08:55

3M ago1:08:55

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Today we had the pleasure of hosting David Sacks, Fellow for Asia Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), for a comprehensive discussion on China and the intricate dynamics of US-China, US-Taiwan, and cross-Strait relations. Prior to joining the CFR in 2017, David served at the American Institute in Taiwan focused on political military a…

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187: The Beauty & Dangers of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University 56:21

3M ago56:21

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Financial Advisor Tim Russell, CFP® and Pastor Drew Gysi discuss the beauty and dangers of Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University. See the show notes here! Learn more at: StewardologyPodcast.com Schedule a Personal Stewardship Review at: StewardologyPodcast.com/Review Get in touch with us at: Contact@StewardologyPodcast.com or call us at: (800) 6…

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Maximizing Impact: The Power of Strategic Early User Programs with Neil Baron and Rod Griffith 47:24

3M ago47:24

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Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNJI2Tv2yxOLBI02nyJoprA Learn more about us: https://www.pragmaticinstitute.com/ Start your Product Manager or Product Marketer certification here “It's all about setting up the right expectations with the company or the early user. So, it's not just giving it to them. It’s about being clear about what yo…

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"It’s A Good Time To Be A Command and Control Economy" Featuring Matt Parker and Alex Melvin, Mobius Risk Group 58:56

3M ago58:56

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Today we were delighted to host Matt Parker, Managing Director and Head of Strategy, alongside Alex Melvin, Commodity Risk Analyst, with Mobius Risk Group for an extensive discussion on commodity and power markets, as well as volatility and risk management in particular. Matt joined Mobius in 2018 and oversees fundamental analytics, decision strate…

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186: Why Theology Matters for our Stewardship 31:40

3M ago31:40

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Financial Advisor Tim Russell, CFP®, Pastor Drew Gysi, and Tyler Rutherford discuss why theology is a crucial part of our stewardship See the show notes here! Learn more at: StewardologyPodcast.com Schedule a Personal Stewardship Review at: StewardologyPodcast.com/Review Get in touch with us at: Contact@StewardologyPodcast.com or call us at: (800) …

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"We’re The Best Looking Horse In The Glue Factory" Featuring Maya MacGuineas, Committee For A Responsible Federal Budget 58:10

3M ago58:10

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Today we were thrilled to be joined by Maya MacGuineas, President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB), to discuss a critical yet often ignored topic: the US national debt and budget deficits. Prior to her tenure at the CRFB starting in 2004, Maya served at the Brookings Institution and on Wall Street. Maya is a native Washingto…

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