Best Washington Examiner Podcasts (2024)

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#94 – MIT's Deborah Ancona on "Family Ghosts" At Work & High-Performing Teams 1:02:29

4h ago1:02:29

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In this episode, Ethan Nash is joined by MIT Sloan’s Deborah Ancona, founder of the MIT Leadership Center, author of the new book xTeams, and contributor at the Harvard Business Review. They explore the concept of “family ghosts” — a term coined to describe the way familial dynamics influence an individual’s workplace behavior and leadership. Debor…

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You Need to Know About This Event (Learn the Top 15 Management Skills) 21:18

5h ago21:18

21:18

We are excited to invite you to our online workshop series focused on developing leadership skills. You can register for the workshop here or email us at contact@nashconsulting.com. In this episode, Ethan explains the principles behind Nash Consulting's cornerstone leadership development program, Managing with Mind & Heart, and then provides a prev…

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Celebrating America by Talking About George Washington (w/Denver Brunsman) 36:38

6h ago36:38

36:38

We want to express our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of Corey Comperatore. He was killed during the attempted assassination of former President Trump. According to NBC Philadelphia, Comperatore raised two daughters with his high school sweetheart and spent his final moments shielding his family that he loved so much from the gunf…

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#93 - Fan Favorite: Dealing with Difficult Employee Responses 1:04:49

2d ago1:04:49

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We're revisiting one of our most popular discussions—navigating the choppy waters of employee reactions after tough feedback. For those looking to dive deeper, consider enrolling in our leadership development program, Managing with Mind & Heart. This course is packed with essential tools not only for this topic but for a wide array of practical and…

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Spotting Real Expertise & Examining Your Own Knowledge (w/Jacob Mackey) 56:24

25d ago56:24

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On this episode of the Utterly Moderate Podcast, host Lawrence Eppard and Connors Institute co-director Jacob Mackey discuss techniques and shortcuts that you can use to spot real expertise in a world where people with expert credentials are sometimes frauds and where people without expert credentials are often very knowledgeable. They also discuss…

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#92 – Keeping the Momentum Going After the Training Ends 24:54

28d ago24:54

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“When people step foot into the training, they need to already understand the big picture around this training.” A training shouldn’t just be a box to check—it should be the impetus for long-term organizational change. In this solo episode, Ethan unpacks strategies for sustaining the momentum after a workshop or training so that the lessons don’t j…

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#91 – The Emotionally Self-Aware Manager 32:54

1M ago32:54

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In this episode, Mike and Ethan Nash explore the power of self-awareness in leadership. Inspired by "The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership" by Chapman, Dethmer and Klemp, they break down the "line" metaphor: being "below the line" means you're closed and defensive, while being "above the line" means you're open and curious. They discuss why se…

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Misleading Claims in American Educational Curricula (w/Wilfred Reilly) 45:38

2M ago45:38

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Before we talk about this episode, we hope you didn’t miss the latest research from the Connors Institute on the gender pay gap. Check it out now! We talk quite a bit on this podcast about some of the things that many liberal and conservative Americans believe that just ain’t so. In fact, we just released a free online documentary about this titled…

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#90 – How to (Responsibly) Be Friends with Your Employees 30:27

2M ago30:27

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“The bottom line is: in the workplace, I am treating you no differently than anybody else. I’m going to spend the same amount of time with you at lunch. At work, we’re not going to talk about our social time outside of work.” In this episode, Ethan and Mike Nash discuss the complex dynamics of friendship in the workplace. What is the best approach …

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#89 – The Four Levels of Autonomy 39:26

2M ago39:26

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“Having uncontrollable circumstances actually generates a threat response in the brain. When I’m in that fight, flight, or freeze mode at work, I can’t be creative. I can’t be empathetic. I’m in survival mode." Unlock the secrets of autonomy in the workplace in this episode of The Managing with Mind and Heart Podcast. Discover how self-direction bo…

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#88 – The Examined Life for Managers 29:50

2M ago29:50

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"Managing is a higher calling. It's not just air traffic controlling work, or being a chess master and making sure all the people are doing the right things. Management is - at its core - about equipping and empowering others." In this episode, Mike Nash dives into a solo conversation on what prevents managers from thriving in their roles. Too ofte…

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Space is Littered With Junk (w/Varoujan Gorjian) 38:17

3M ago38:17

38:17

Before we talk about this week’s podcast episode, don’t forget to check out the Connors Institute’s new documentary, The Poisoning of the American Mind, an illuminating film about how conservatives and liberals in America regularly fall for misinformation and disinformation. On this week’s episode of the Utterly Moderate Podcast, we are joined by e…

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Saving the Social Sciences (w/Michael Jindra) 40:48

3M ago40:48

40:48

We’ve talked a lot on the Utterly Moderate Podcast about how both liberals and conservatives in America are bombarded with misleading information on a regular basis. On the left, unfortunately, a lot of this bad info comes from an academic research community which is overwhelmingly liberal. A recent study found the least imbalanced discipline to be…

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CISO of Arizona Talks AI Threats, AI Policy, and His Journey to CISO 39:16

4M ago39:16

39:16

Ryan Murray is the Deputy Director of Arizona Homeland Security and Chief Information Security Officer of Arizona. We talk about a wide range of cybersecurity issues facing the State of Arizona from DeepFakes, AI powered Hackers, to Chinese State Sponsored Hackers positioning themselves in Critical Infrastructure. Chapters: 0:00 The Journey to Beco…

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How Should Non-Scientists Evaluate the "State of the Science"? (w/Dr. Sallie Baxendale) 54:15

4M ago54:15

54:15

It is extremely hard for the average citizen to understand what the “state of the science” is on many issues. We can all type our queries about a particular topic into Google but, when we get the flood of results, most of us are not trained to be able to (a) understand the complicated statistical methodologies employed in many research studies, (b)…

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Digital Forensics Examiner Examined 30:47

4M ago30:47

30:47

Phillip Hinders is a Digital Forensics examiner for the State of Ohio. He supported cybersecurity incident response efforts for the State of Ohio before working as a digital forensics examiner supporting law enforcement, mainly conducting digital forensics with tools like Cellebrite and Grey Key.By RealTime Cyber

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The State of Data Privacy in 2024 41:49

5M ago41:49

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Wynter Deagle is a Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Attorney out of California. She has proactively counseled companies and defended companies in data privacy litigation. She shares insights from her experience with us. Chapters: 0:00 How Data Privacy came to Light 4:08 Are you Opting in or Opting out? 6:16 Healthcare Companies have the Facebook Pixe…

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NOW AVAILABLE: Inventing the Presidency 1:49

4M ago1:49

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Now Available on all platforms! In this new podcast from the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon, we'll explore George Washington as both President and precedent. From the very origins of the US presidency at the Constitutional Convention to Washington’s final warnings in his Farewell Address, we will break down how one man shape…

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Gender in the News (w/Jacob Mackey) 32:49

5M ago32:49

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On this episode of the Utterly Moderate Podcast we are joined by Jacob Mackey to discuss two big gender-related stories in the news. The first story is positive, and we have covered it in the Connors Newsletter—a big new research study shows that we have made great progress combatting sex discrimination in the labor market. This is great news! Then…

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#87 – A Conversation with Andy Thompson: EQ for Executive Teams 48:10

5M ago48:10

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"The higher up you go on the org chart, the more important it is that leaders are leading from a mindset of 'I work for you' not 'you work for me.'" In this episode, Mike is joined by Andy Thompson for a fun and enlightening discussion centered on the most important behaviors for executive teams in creating and maintaining healthy organizations. Th…

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Is Ideology Hurting Science? (w/Lisa Selin Davis) 29:16

5M ago29:16

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On this episode of the Utterly Moderate Podcast we are joined again by Lisa Selin Davis, a writer who covers issues related to gender and gender affirming care. Davis joins the program to discuss a recent UnHerd article “Why did three journals reject my puberty-blocker study? Trans children deserve to know the facts,” written by Sallie Baxendale, a…

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#86 – A Conversation with Val Jeffords: The Skill-Will Matrix 40:54

5M ago40:54

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"Before I make my choice about what I'm going to do -- because I'm seeing the 'thing' not being done right, or well, or at all -- ask myself these two questions: Where is the employee in terms of skill? Where is the employee in terms of will? Get that sorted first, and whichever quadrant we land in gives me a lot of clues as to what I need to do ne…

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#85 – Minisode: The Rule of 3 for Decision-Making 5:36

6M ago5:36

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"By following the Rule of Three, we start to see further possibilities. We get outside of our current paradigms because it forces us to put more cognitive effort into finding other solutions." In this minisode, Ethan Nash explains the theory and evidence behind the Rule of Three for decision-making. Instead of binary this-or-that/yes-or-no options,…

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American Colleges Under the Microscope (w/Jacob Mackey) 43:20

6M ago43:20

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On this episode of the Utterly Moderate Podcast we discuss recent controversies at and concerns about colleges and universities in the United States—from highly publicized instances of campus unrest to a lack of intellectual diversity among faculty to hypocrisy on free speech. This episode’s guest is Jacob Mackey, associate professor at Occidental …

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#84 – A Conversation with Skot Waldron: Creating Your Leadership Brand 1:02:11

6M ago1:02:11

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“Anytime I interact with any member of my team, I’m creating a brand impression. I may create a different brand impression with my CFO than I do with some account manager I’m working with. My leadership brand is going to be based on everybody’s perception of me.” In this episode, Ethan Nash engages with Skot Waldron, a communication strategist, pod…

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#83 – A Conversation with Hana Butler: The Importance of Self-Compassion at Work 58:26

7M ago58:26

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"This person that we spend 24 hours a day with 7 days a week is yourself. And to live with someone that closely that you don't really like, is hell. Self-compassion is seeing your own goodness and having a 'correct' view of yourself. It includes the ability to give yourself grace, comfort yourself in a time of need, and treat yourself the way you w…

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New George Floyd Documentary (w/Robert VerBruggen) 44:18

7M ago44:18

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Before we get to today’s episode, check out this article about the Connors Institute in The Sentinel newspaper! On this episode of the Utterly Moderate Podcast we are joined by Robert VerBruggen from the Manhattan Institute to discuss a new documentary which claims to disprove that George Floyd was killed by Derek Chauvin, as well as a new research…

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#82 – A Conversation with Scott Ummel: What Makes An Outstanding Manager 44:43

7M ago44:43

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"Feeling cared about is feeling safe, which is a primary human need. I can't do my best work – and I probably don't want to do my best work – if I'm in a protected mode. Probably one of the most important abilities of a manager is the ability to communicate through words and actions that they actually care about their employees.” In this one-on-one…

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Former NSA Contractor Talks Quantum Computing 46:28

7M ago46:28

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By RealTime Cyber

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#81 – Minisode: On Authenticity 11:33

7M ago11:33

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In this solo Minisode, Ethan riffs on the concept of authenticity as a manager. What is authenticity, and what is it not? What does it mean to bring your authentic self to work and show up as an authentic leader? Take a listen and pass it along to a manager you know. Text the word “LEADING” to 66866 to be added to Nash Consulting’s monthly newslett…

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The Good Old Days Are Now (w/Johan Norberg and Piper Kull) 35:19

7M ago35:19

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Connors Institute at Shippensburg University! Since this Utterly Moderate episode is both our Christmas program and our 100th PODCAST EPISODE, we thought we would try to be as uplifting as possible. In that spirit, we are being joined by Johan Norberg, author of a number of books including Progress: Ten R…

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#80 – A Conversation with Eric Girard: Strategies for New Managers 1:08:13

8M ago1:08:13

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"Managers have more of an influence on peoples' quality of lives than their therapists or spouses. Managers define reality for their employees. Whether you like your job or not, whether you're productive or not, whether you're happy or not -- inside and outside of work -- it often comes down to the manager. It's something to be conscious of." Eric …

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#79 – Mindsets of Healthy Disagreement (Healthy Conflict Part 4) 38:58

8M ago38:58

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“What can I learn from this person I’m in conflict with? What might they know that I don't know? What can I learn about myself through this disagreement?” In this fourth and final installment of our Healthy Conflict Series, Mike and Ethan get into the adaptive skills that come in handy when dealing with conflict in the workplace. Learn about the in…

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Jim Swift on Immigration, Disinformation, Dog Birthdays, and More! 34:04

8M ago34:04

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Jim Swift from The Bulwark joins the Utterly Moderate Podcast to discuss the fraught nature of the immigration debate in the U.S. Both sides in the immigration debate have important points to bring to the table, and good faith discussions and compromises are badly needed. Unfortunately, such efforts often get sidetracked by misinformation and disin…

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The Space Domain & Electronic Battlefield; from Military to Startups 48:04

8M ago48:04

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Mark Reed is a former U.S Air Force officer who worked on Satellites before transitioning to private sector Satellite & Space Technology Startups. We talk about the nature of space technologies, technical limitations, satellite traffic control, electronic warfare in space, GPS signals, and some concerning trends around GPS signals jamming and inter…

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#78 – From Conflict to Collaboration (Healthy Conflict Part 3) 53:06

8M ago53:06

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“Certainty is the enemy of change.” This episode is all about identifying our unique growth opportunities when it comes to navigating conflict. Ethan and Mike further explore the conflict styles and suggest specific adjustments each style can make to improve their ability to collaborate towards positive results with others. Show Notes: - Conflict P…

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Calculate YOUR Poverty Risk With This Calculator! (w/Mark Robert Rank) 42:35

9M ago42:35

42:35

Leading American poverty researcher Mark Robert Rank joins the Utterly Moderate Podcast to discuss his Poverty Risk Calculator, the record-low poverty rates that the U.S. saw in 2021, Dr. Rank’s research on the risk Americans face of experiencing poverty throughout their lives, a new book he has coming out on luck, and more! Rank has spent his care…

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