Best Chris Hoyt Podcasts (2024)

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HR Tech Disrupted

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Chris Hoyt & Steven Rothberg (Founder of College Recruiter) will connect on major regulatory changes for the HR tech industry.By Chris Hoyt

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love, narcissism, defaultilogic and scornography with Jeremy Sherman 1:13:04

4h ago1:13:04

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Jeremy gifts us some of his new words that portmanteau concepts. Criticism of Malkin's model of narcissism ('feeling special') and Jeremy's embrace of the doctrine of foregone inconclusions. A delight for the eager mind.Jeremy's Book, Neither Ghost Nor Machine, can be bought here:https://www.amazon.com/Neither-Ghost-nor-Machine-Emergence/dp/0231173…

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Hiring Enablement Solutions

10d ago

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When we had HireBrain on our June Spotlight Day, we knew we wanted to learn more about their hiring-manager-focused approach and their methodology that defines roles using future facing performance objectives. We're also looking forward to talking about how their clients are incorporating this new tool in their TA digital transformation and AI enab…

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The God Market with Joe Szimhart 1:00:54

3d ago1:00:54

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how to turn religious ideas into monetary wealth. An age-old story. And Joe's ideas on the eye in the pyramid and other pyramid schemes. Links: Joe's websitediscussion on PythagoreansBart Ehrman's YouTube More about the Ambani wedding in India

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Flexible Schedules for Hourly Talent

18d ago

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Kurt Rippelmeyer from Land O'Lakes talks about their initiative to move toward introducing more flexible schedules for hourly manufacturing workers. And shares their learnings from the process as well as how they had to rethink some of their talent attraction.By Chris Hoyt

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Clusterflux with Jeremy Sherman, PhD 1:33:45

3d ago1:33:45

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Jeremy has been working with neuroscientist Terrence Deacon at Berkley for 30 years. He shares insights about his head on challenges to true believers which contrasts with Jon's more gentle approach to mindchanging.Spike's note: Regarding the Universe-spinning, tutu-wearing rhino, I couldn't resist. I plugged the prompt into Meta's AI, but it would…

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Mark Reeder of Hoyt's Truck Center 31:42

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Welcome to Episode 2 of The Miles and Mentors Podcast! In this episode, Alex Powers sits down with Mark Reeder, the General Manager of Hoyt's Truck Center. Mark shares his journey in the trucking industry, starting from working with his grandfather on heavy equipment to managing a multifaceted truck service and repair business. Tune in as Mark disc…

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Hoyt Moore of Hoyt's Truck Center 30:50

20d ago30:50

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In Episode 5 of The Miles and Mentors Podcast, we sit down with Hoyt Moore, the owner of Hoyt's Truck Center. Hoyt shares his incredible journey from working in his father's tire shop to running a successful multi-faceted business in the trucking industry. Join us as Hoyt talks about his experiences in rebuilding motors, transmissions, and trailers…

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Introduction Episode 4:20

6d ago4:20

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Welcome to the introduction episode of The Miles and Mentors Podcast! In this short introductory episode, host Alex Powers sets the stage for what you can expect from this exciting new podcast journey. Alex shares his background, the purpose of the podcast, and what listeners can look forward to in future episodes. Join Alex as he discusses the mis…

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Chris Polk of Blue Ribbon Logistical Solutions 39:12

15d ago39:12

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Join us for an insightful episode of The Miles and Mentors Podcast as we sit down with Chris Polk, Fleet Manager at Blue Ribbon Logistical Solutions. Chris shares his extensive journey through the trucking industry, from his humble beginnings to his current role, where he manages a fleet and an innovative 18-month master class program for aspiring …

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Rob McCutcheon of TAFS Factoring 45:25

20d ago45:25

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In Episode 4 of The Miles and Mentors Podcast, we sit down with Rob McCutcheon, the Vice President of Strategy & Growth at TAFS Factoring. Rob shares his journey from college athletics to the logistics industry and offers valuable insights into the world of factoring. He discusses the importance of mentorship, the role of marketing and branding in …

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how can you tell if you’re truly free of Scientology? 1:18:09

10d ago1:18:09

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Jon is joined by Spike for this discussion about how we can tell if we're truly free from the clutches of our former high-control group - it's far more involved than just leaving; often it takes a concerted effort lasting years to unwind oneself from deep psychological indoctrination and fully heal the damage done.Here's all the links:the crimes of…

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how cults hijack our interpretation of reality 1:58:03

10d ago1:58:03

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Christian Szurko is a leading expert on extremist authoritarian sects. In almost five decades, he has helped thousands of people to digest and integrate their experience and become thriving survivors. Christian explains his compelling model of the process of cult involvement, which is helpful in undoing exploitative persuasion and understanding the…

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Conflicts of Interest in Talent Acquisition

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Chris Hoyt & Alex Murphy (CEO, JobSync) recently co-facilitated a research panel on conflicts of interest. In this conversation they'll be sharing top recommendations from the panel on how to improve transparency in talent acquisition.By Chris Hoyt

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Shawn McCraney asks Jon about his beliefs 1:14:55

18d ago1:14:55

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Shawn is fascinated that Jon's positive attitude is not based in religious belief. Jon talks about the wide range of influences that have led him to lose any concern for personal immortality.links:Jon's current websiteJon's defunct website with the artJon's writings on the Underground BunkerNever believe a hypnotist -the paperthe videoPossible Orig…

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Unlocking AI Insights

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Welcoming longtime CXR friend and current CEO/Founder of Fora, Joe Essenfeld to the podcast this week. We'll be talking AI trends and how to best leverage AI.By Chris Hoyt

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cult membership and the perils of ego with Hoyt Richards 1:13:16

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a discussion about the egotism that makes us prey to cults, maintains our relationship with them, and makes it difficult to accept the ways in which cults modify our beliefs and behaviour. As ever, Hoyt shares his own dreadful experiences and helps to explain how to overcome obstacles to recovery from authoritarian abuse.Ex-Scientology KidsSocrates…

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Chris Kilham: medicine hunter, expert on psychoactives 1:01:41

1M ago1:01:41

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Chris is an expert on a wide range of psychoactive plants including cannabis. He has travelled the world for decades, visiting indigenous people to discover natural medicines, superfoods, and psychoactives. He has revisited these communities and helped to establish trade routes to their and the world's benefit.Chris first visited Brazil in 1997 and…

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Closing the Opportunity Divide

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This week we're joined by Kim Sneeder, Managing Director at CareerCircle. We'll learn how to connect underserved communities with career opportunities and how you can use those to build skilled, diverse talent pipelines. Reskilling, upskilling, and ways to bridge the skill gap will all be on the table.…

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Roerich, Gorbachev, Putin and Agni Yoga with Joe Szimhart 1:17:44

2M ago1:17:44

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absurd beliefs can lead to atrocities. Cult specialist Joe Szimhart is an artist whose journey into the world of cults began with his interest in the paintings of Nicholas Roerich who led Agni Yoga. Roerich believed he was the 'king of the world' and cultivated an influential following - including Henry Wallace, FDR's Secretary of State for Agricul…

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Transforming TA’s Perception and Performance

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It's always a pleasure to dig into current issues and plans with one of our CXR Community Talent Acquisition leaders. This week will be no exception! Join us as we talk to Steve White, VP of Talent Acquisition at BECU, and learn more about how he's enhancing Talent Acquisition at his organization in both perception and performance.…

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reassessing responsibility after leaving a cult with Frances Peters 54:04

2M ago54:04

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Frances spent the first 44 years of her life as a Jehovah's Witness. Since leaving, she has dedicated herself to counselling former members. As Frances says, authoritarian cults give members overwhelming and impossible responsibilities. They can also diminish the real responsibilities we should accept. After leaving a cult, it is important to reass…

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memorial days with Dr Steven Moffic 46:01

2M ago46:01

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a discussion about the recent D-Day and Memorial Day commemorations, the recognition of PTSD and the recent decision of the American Psychiatric Association to create a Caucus on Peace. We talk about the successes and failures of the Truth and Reconciliation process and the need for dialogue in all fraught situations.Spike's note- it seems someone …

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The Value of a Strong Employer Brand (and a few other things…)

2M ago

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We're looking forward to a fun conversation this week with @James Ellis of Employer Brand Labs. Our topics: Finding & reporting on the value in your employer brand, the observation of "younger talent" in the EB space, STD's and MVEB's, and an argument that "top talent" for most jobs is just a waste of money.…

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Alex Barnes-Ross campaigns for awareness of Scientology among British politicians 46:21

2M ago46:21

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We are delighted to hear that Scientology critic John Sweeney is standing for the UK parliament in the July 2024 elections. John is famous for his 'exploding tomato' response to the taunts of a Scientology agent while filming for BBC Panorama. He subsequently wrote a book about group and has made criticism of Scientology central to his campaign for…

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"Bible Bangers" & Scientology with Jamie DeWolf 1:16:19

2M ago1:16:19

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Jon talks with L. Ron Hubbard's great-grandson, beat poet and award-winning filmmaker, Jamie DeWolf, about Scientology, extreme evangelical Christianity, life, philosophy, and belief. Comedy routine by Stewart Lee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvf07P7fhu0&t=6913s

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cult recovery and family support - with Hoyt Richards 1:18:03

2M ago1:18:03

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Hoyt and Jon discuss what role a family can have in helping their loved one recover from cult involvement.The book Jon is reading on the American Post Civil-War Reconstruction: David Blight's Race and Reuniona downloadable infographic of Jon's questions to ask a loved one in an authoritarian groupmore on Steven Hassan's Strategic Interactive Approa…

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strategic gullibility and psychoproctology with Jeremy Sherman 59:37

2M ago59:37

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Jeremy seeks fundamental explanations for life and motivation. He invents a new word a day to better describe his insights. He calls himself a 'psychoproctologist' because he studies the psychology of a-holes (i.e. humans). Jeremy has a different, fascinating, and entirely non pompous view of the world. He was also the inventor of the Sherman Effec…

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The Culture Gap

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We're excited to welcome Jason Putnam, CRO for Plum, back to the podcast. He's bringing an interesting question to discuss: People argue that culture is either about business objectives or moral objectives. Which do you think is more accurate? What might bridge the gap between the two? What would be the impact of bridging that gap and not having to…

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psychopath, sociopath or anti-social personality? with Shawn McCraney 1:07:26

2M ago1:07:26

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Shawn describes himself as a sociopath. Using the renowned expert Dr Robert Hare's work, we explore the different forms of human predation that are often confused with one another. Shawn talks about a recent experience in Hawaii that has changed his view of the world.Randy Newman's "Guilty" Note from Spike: If you haven't read the 1954 novel "The B…

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CXR Foundation 2024 Russ Mountain Memorial Scholarship Winner

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This year the CXR Foundation added a second scholarship to our program: The Russ Mountain Memorial Scholarship. The Russ Mountain Memorial Scholarship awards a rising junior or senior college student who has a passion for the field of Recruiting and Talent Acquisition and plans to pursue a job in the field following graduation.…

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Walking free from the trauma of coercive cultic and spiritual abuse with Gillie Jenkinson, PhD 46:52

3M ago46:52

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Gillie Jenkinson talks about her time in a Bible-based cult, her escape, her doctoral studies, and her book, which is a step-by-step guide to recovery. Gillie has been counselling former members for many years and has a practice in Hope Valley outside Sheffield in England.Gillie's Hope Valley counsellingSpike's note: The British call them "milk tee…

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CXR Foundation 2024 Scholarship Winner

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The CXR Foundation works to positively impact the talent acquisition industry by improving industry standards, helping talent professionals find meaningful work, and affecting positive change throughout the talent industry. Join us as we meet this year's winner of the CXR INSPIRE Scholarship and learn more about her college and career plans.…

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Paradise Undone: a novel of Jonestown by Annie Dawid - a book review with Joe Szimhart 1:07:52

3M ago1:07:52

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Joe and Jon discuss Annie Dawid's fascinating novel about Jim Jones and the Jonestown massacre. With insights into the Jones cult and its relationship to Father Divine, and other cult-related literature. Links: Joe's review of Paradise Undone Alan Scheflin's Social Influence Model The real story behind Bird Man of Alcatraz The Kanugu Cult Massacre …

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Re-calibrating Your Talent Acquisition Teams

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Long time CXR Member and Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Ford Motor Company, Melissa Thompson joins us this week to share how she is working to re-calibrate her TA Team on what they do and what they deliver to best meet the needs of the business.By Chris Hoyt

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NXIVM and Scientology with Mark Vicente 1:04:10

3M ago1:04:10

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Mark Vicente, co-director of What the Bleep Do We Know? talks about his systematic recruitment by NXIVM. a comingling of Scientology and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Mark's testimony helped to convict Keith Raniere. During his membership, Mark was asked to record Raniere and this footage was the basis for the excellent documentary The Vow.…

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Balancing Technology and Human Touch within Recruiting

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This week we're diving into our latest Quarterly Research Report: Touch vs Tech in Talent Acquisition. Listen in as our research facilitators share insights regarding the future of talent acquisition and finding a balance of technology vs human touch.By Chris Hoyt

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a doctor's report on dianetics with Steven Moffic, MD 1:22:17

4M ago1:22:17

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Eminent psychiatrist Steven Moffic discusses the original 'Book One' method of Dianetics with Jon. Hubbard canceled the method in 1951, explaining that it is hypnotic. It was re-introduced in the late '70s and is still used as a recruiting tool. They also discuss music, art, and compassion.links:Moffic’s eclipse pieceSpike's eclipse pieceFreud lect…

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corruption in the US Family Courts with Dr Bandy Lee 50:34

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Warning: This video discusses domestic violence and severe child abuse, including sexual abuse. Viewer discretion is advised.Dr Bandy Lee is well-known for The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump, which she edited. She has taught at Yale Schools of Medicine and Public Health, and Yale Law School, and more recently at both Harvard and Columbia. Bandy tal…

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Jamie de Wolf on writing and performing 31:06

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L. Ron Hubbard's great-grandson explains the development of his remarkable writing and performing talents, from reading a Stephen King novel banned by his Fundamentalist Christian mother in the crawl space to becoming a champion slam poet.Links:"the girl across the hallway" are there vegetarian spiders? Well, not entirely, but the answer is surpris…

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Future of AI

4M ago

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We're looking forward to talking with Mike Wolford, author of “The AI Recruiter” and articles like “6 Ways to Use GPT-4 for Recruiting." We'll be digging into the future of AI in Talent Acquisition - specifically how AI has changed the world so far, what is new in our space and what we can look forward to. Join us live on LinkedIn to ask your quest…

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on faith, fanaticism, and folly with Anthony Spurgin 1:37:35

4M ago1:37:35

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Anthony spent his teens in a Traditional Catholic group. He talks with Jon about the dangers of ridicule and how we can best talk with fanatical believers. Jon refers to his own dogmatic belief in The Life of Brian.Links:Anthony's "Dragons of Victory" ChannelAnthony's artistic channelThe Tradrecovery websiteJohn Collins' work on William Branham:Mar…

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Sourcing Recruiting Partnerships

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This week we are joined by two CXR Community members from Carmax: Hatch Reppard, Senior Manager TA, and Troy Shullick, Sourcing Recruiting Manager. We'll be talking about the dynamics between Sourcing Recruiters & Corporate Recruiters and how to build a successful partnership.By Chris Hoyt

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inside the mind of a sociopath with Shawn McCraney 1:22:07

4M ago1:22:07

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Shawn McCraney realized that he was a sociopath in 1997 and decided he had to change. He still has to work at it every day, but he provides invaluable insights into the inner workings of a predatory mind. Shawn talks with Jon about the movie Butcher Boy. He identifies closely with the boy who is the villain of the movie. A wide-ranging conversation…

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How to help PTSD sufferers with Dr Steve Moffic 1:14:37

4M ago1:14:37

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Steve Moffic, a retired professor of psychiatry, shares insights into Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and questions the use of stellate ganglion block as more than a short-term solution.

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“Lemon Laws” within the World of Recruiting

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When we saw this article from Tracey Parsons, co-founder of Flockity, we knew we'd want to talk to her about it. Her take: there should be Lemon Laws in recruiting. "Many EVPs are not honest, differentiated (not all, just many) and there are no consequences for this activity. So why aren't there Lemon Laws for work?"…

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Pretendians 45:34

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"Pretendians" falsely claim to be members of Native American or Canadian First Peoples. Famous examples are folk singer Buffy Sainte Marie and Little Feather - who accepted an Oscar on behalf of Marlon Brando. As Joe points out, cult leaders are often Pretendians in the sense that they pretend to be enlightened or part of a spiritual heritage. Jon …

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Mike Rinder answers Mirriam Francis's allegations 1:12:53

5M ago1:12:53

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Mirriam Francis asked Jon to put some questions to Mike Rinder. Here are his responses.Links:ChildUSAThe Australian Royal Commission on Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse - Scientology testimonyLisa McPherson's deathMike Rinder's blogThe Aftermath Foundation

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Building Trust in Talent Acquisition

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Telling the story of TA internally is a topic that comes up often in our Community and we're looking forward to digging into it with DaVita's Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Nataliya Wilson. Data, Performance transparency, incentives that align with larger business needs and more will be on the table!…

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trust and healthy skepticism with Hoyt Richards 1:10:56

5M ago1:10:56

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documentarian and cult expert Hoyt Richards joins Jon to talk about how to develop healthy skepticism when our natural inclination is to trust. The conversation ranges through groupthink, confirmation or myside bias and our cognitive dissonance when presented with ideas that conflict with our own feelings of knowing.…

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