Best Gene Kim Podcasts (2024)

1
Gene Kim on Unpacking Organizational Wiring 22:54

14d ago22:54

22:54

Forget fancy titles and complex frameworks. The secret to an organization’s success might lie in a surprisingly simple act: two people moving a couch. This seemingly mundane task, according to Gene Kim (Author, Researcher, and Multiple award-winning CTO), holds profound lessons about communication, problem-solving, and creating a frictionless work …

1
415. Untangling Organizational Design with Gene Kim & Steven Spear 1:13:22

19d ago1:13:22

1:13:22

Could the secret to organizational success be as simple as going back to basics? Gene Kim and Steven Spear’s new book, Wiring the Winning Organization: Liberating Our Collective Greatness through Slowification, Simplification, and Amplification presents practical, grounded research on organizational management and design. Gene is the chair of the E…

1
424. Rethinking the Social Underpinnings of Our Daily Decisions feat. Robin Hanson 1:03:43

2h ago1:03:43

1:03:43

Why might our brains be keeping us in the dark about our own motives? What's the reason humans give to charity? How do cultural norms lead to continual efforts to signal to our potential allies? Robin Hanson is a professor of economics at George Mason University . His latest two books are titled, The Elephant in the Brain: Hidden Motives in Everyda…

1
Technical Tips - CI/CD Pipeline: A Gentle Introduction 6:24

3h ago6:24

6:24

We are continuing our series of episodes - Technical Tips - to give you bite-sized advice on the best practices of software engineering so your coding life is easier and more efficient. Today, Olga will explain what a CI/CD pipeline is, how to set one up, and the benefits it brings to your software development process. Let’s dive in! Listen to the …

1
423. The Scale of Everything: Unifying the Sciences of Growth, Complexity, and Innovation feat. Geoffrey West 1:12:49

13h ago1:12:49

1:12:49

What patterns can connect and unify biology, society, and the environment? How do cities outlast empires and survive unimaginable destruction? Why do buildings and trees have natural height limits? Geoffrey West is a distinguished professor at the Santa Fe Institute, and also the author of the book Scale: The Universal Laws of Growth, Innovation, S…

1
157 Rod Jeter: Why Be Angry? 36:34

3h ago36:34

36:34

EPISODE 157 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on one of the key pillars of the Growing Older Living Younger Roadmap for healthy aging - positive relationships built through personal and community connections. We recognize the importance of positive relationships in counteracting negative, stress-response evoking emotions such as loneliness or…

1
422. Reframing Uncertainty as Opportunity with Rebecca Homkes 52:54

3d ago52:54

52:54

Business leaders face uncertainty everyday, it’s unavoidable. But one of the most important things leaders can do to help their companies thrive is to confront uncertainty and reframe it as an opportunity for growth. Rebecca Homkes is a lecturer at London Business School’s Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, a faculty member at Duke Corpor…

1
Merging Somatics and Mindset and Becoming Your True Self with Tricia Takvorian 55:41

5d ago55:41

55:41

In today’s episode, I’m excited to host Tricia Takvorian, a women's trauma-informed life coach who guides women beyond mindset tools to reconnect with their bodies through the transformative practice of somatic yoga. Tricia Takvorian takes us through: The importance of accessing the hidden world beneath our mindset through yoga to return to our tru…

1
421.The Law Through an Economic Lens with Robert Cooter and Michael Gilbert 55:20

5d ago55:20

55:20

In recent decades, economic theory has made inroads into the study and practice of law, mainly in the domain of commercial transactions and corporate organization. But economics may also have a lot to say about how our governments are organized and how political actors engage in bargains and exchange. Professors Robert Cooter and Michael Gilbert ar…

1
420.Globalization From the Renaissance to the Age of the City feat. Ian Goldin 50:25

7d ago50:25

50:25

How are our fates in society like hikers on a mountain, climbing together? In our ever increasingly interconnected world how can one balance the rewards of a connected planet against the perils that come with it? Ian Goldin is an Oxford University Professor of Globalisation and Development, Senior Fellow at the Oxford Martin School, and the author …

1
156 Janet Singer Applefield. Janet's Story: Finding Herself in the Holocaust 34:43

2h ago34:43

34:43

EPISODE 156 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on the powers of love, resilience, curiosity and courage to enable one to survive the most profound and catastrophic childhood traumas imaginable. Used wisely, those same powers will lead us to age gracefully to live younger longer. My guest today exemplifies survival through courage and resilienc…

1
The Glory of God Is Not Enough 57:29

9d ago57:29

57:29

Watch it on YouTube Read more Bible-Believing Truth at https://realbiblebelievers.com

1
419. Embracing the Venture Mindset feat. Ilya Strebulaev 53:42

10d ago53:42

53:42

What is the mindset that's reshaping how companies and investors forge paths to success from beyond the balance sheets? How are the staunch principles of Net Present Value giving way to strategies that are as nimble and adventurous as the startups they finance? Ilya Strebulaev is a Professor of Private Equity at the Stanford Graduate School of Busi…

1
Recovery Wellness & Accessing Healing Water Consciousness with Kim Ureta 1:00:23

5h ago1:00:23

1:00:23

Water therapy can really help with healing from past traumas or old hurts by helping your body let go of built-up stress and tension, both physically and emotionally. It typically involves immersion in warm water, allowing individuals to experience a profound sense of relaxation and safety. Kim Yureta's journey exemplifies how this therapeutic appr…

1
Best of: Forging a New Path with David Heinemeier Hansson 52:52

6d ago52:52

52:52

We had a great conversation with David Heinemeier Hansson in 2023 and are excited to reshare it in our “Best Of” series. Originally published 11/2/23. Profound innovation has occurred across web-based communication technologies in the last decade, and truly accelerated in the years since the start of the pandemic. But David Heinemeier Hansson recog…

1
418. Urban Myths: Challenging the Green City Idea feat. Des Fitzgerald 52:18

12d ago52:18

52:18

Are there reasons to doubt the conventional wisdom of greenery as the cure-all for urban ills. What are the roots of the Garden City movement, and how has the reality of it been different than the theory? Des Fitzgerald is a professor of medical humanities and social sciences at University College Cork Ireland, and also the author of a recent book …

1
417. Harnessing Rhetoric’s Power for Contemporary Conversations feat. Robin Reames 51:49

14d ago51:49

51:49

Is modern communication leaving us more divided than ever? What can the writings of ancient philosophers teach us about persuasion? How can ancient wisdom illuminate today's polarized political discourse? Robin Reames is an associate professor of English at the University of Illinois Chicago. She is also an author and co-author. Her latest book is …

1
155 Rodney George: Fulfil Your Bucket List Challenge 37:28

4h ago37:28

37:28

EPISODE 155 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on travel and the value of seeking out and relishing new experiences for living young. My favourite form of travel was dance cruising and for years I shared my Dance Cruise Travelblogues on my lifestyles website. When covid hit us and the world shut down, travel, and especially dance cruising, was…

1
416. The Fusion of Culture and Evolution in Human Development feat. Joseph Rouse 46:08

17d ago46:08

46:08

Where do the lines lie between nature and culture within humanity? How can our human social practices affect and shape our biology? The answer is within the concept of niche construction, showcasing how human activities, much like those of other organisms, actively shape our environment, which in turn influences our evolution. Joseph Rouse is a pro…

1
Connecting To Your Living Female Anatomy with Carly Beaudry 1:07:26

7d ago1:07:26

1:07:26

Many women feel disconnected from their bodies, especially their vulva and vagina. This disconnection can stem from societal taboos, lack of comprehensive education, or even medical experiences that prioritize diagnosis over holistic well-being. Carly Beaudry, a womb continuum midwife and manual therapist, explains how developing a "felt sense" exp…

1
Joint Discussions with Dr. Pepper Hernandez Episode 7: Gregory Dubay of Landrace Bureau 30:04

6d ago30:04

30:04

Join Dr. Hernanadez as she brings you a Joint Discussion with Gregory Dubay of Landrace Bureau. He explains landrace cultivars and drops a ton of knowledge.By Dr. Pepper Hernandez

1
414. The Science of Social Networks with Nicholas Christakis 1:04:29

21d ago1:04:29

1:04:29

Do our genes have an impact on how many friends we’ll have in life and the kinds of people we gravitate towards whether our friends are connected to each other? How can the study of social networks help us better prepare for the next pandemic? Nicholas Christakis is a professor of natural and social sciences and directs the Human Nature Lab at Yale…

1
Gunars Valkirs, CEO, Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate - Episode 155 34:17

22d ago34:17

34:17

Gunars Valkirs, CEO of Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate. My #1 favorite chocolate of all time! And it's green! Will dark brown, but... powered by an off-grid microgrid supplying over 99% renewable energy.By Lee Krevat

1
154 Joe Friel: Endurance Training for Super-Aging? 36:39

15d ago36:39

36:39

EPISODE 154 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER illustrates the importance of mental attitude and physical activity for enhancing health span. Today I talk with triathlon and endurance coach, Joe Friel. With a master's degree in Exercise Science, Joe was a marathoner and running coach throughout the 1970s and early 1980s. After his first triathlon in 1…

1
413. A Rational Look at Irrationality with Steven Nadler 58:05

24d ago58:05

58:05

Humans have always had the propensity to be irrational. In fact, humans may be as irrational today as they were centuries ago. But with a more educated and technologically advanced society, why does this level of irrational thought and behavior persist? Steven Nadler is a professor of philosophy at the University of Wisconsin. His books like When B…

1
Taking Somatics Beyond: Understanding The Nature Of Our Experience with Lawrence Gold 56:45

11d ago56:45

56:45

Somatic education guides us toward differentiation, integration, and transcendence. All these integrated are key to discerning and distinguishing different aspects of oneself, paving the way for deeper self-awareness and understanding.Today, I'm excited to explore the transformative world of somatic education alongside Lawrence Gold. He takes us th…

1
412. Fixing Organizational Culture with Frances Frei 55:19

26d ago55:19

55:19

The problem with the business mindset of “move fast and break things” is that what often gets broken is people. But how can companies take care of their employees without sacrificing accelerated growth? Frances Frei is a professor of technology and operations management at Harvard Business School. She’s spent decades researching operational design …

1
Technical Tips - Handling Flaky Tests in LLM-powered Applications 11:44

29d ago11:44

11:44

We are continuing our series of episodes - Technical Tips - to give you bite-sized advice on the best practices of software engineering so your coding life is easier and more efficient. Today, we'll learn how to apply TDD (Test-Driven Development) to Large Language Models (LLMs) powered applications. Tommy, our technical writer, will be guiding us …

1
411. Analyzing the Spanish Empire’s Global Footprint feat. Felipe Fernández-Armesto 53:10

29d ago53:10

53:10

How can an interdisciplinary approach to the study of our past help our understanding of history? How transformative was the Spanish Empire’s global influence and how did they accomplish it? Felipe Fernández-Armesto is the William P. Reynolds Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame and the author of several books including How the Span…

1
153 Karen DeLoach, Art as Self Therapy. Wellness through Creativity 35:41

14d ago35:41

35:41

EPISODE 153 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on the healing power of creativity through expression of the visual arts. Art therapy in the broadest sense is a form of psychotherapy that allows individuals to express themselves in ways that words cannot. It provides a safe outlet for emotions, thoughts, and experiences. In previous episodes we…

1
Clean, White, and Fine 41:09

15d ago41:09

41:09

Watch it on YouTube Read more Bible-Believing Truth at https://realbiblebelievers.com

1
410. Giving Dutch History Its Due with Jonathan Scott 51:46

1M ago51:46

51:46

Without the Dutch revolution of the 16th century, England may never have taken its place as a world superpower and there could have been no such thing as the American Revolution. Yet, the pivotal role the Netherlands played in the development of the modern world seems to go overlooked and under taught in history courses. Why? Jonathan Scott is a pr…

1
A Gyrating Rebellion: Comedy, Movement, and her Somatic Response to Culture With Toni Nagy 1:14:27

29d ago1:14:27

1:14:27

So much of what we experience culturally and what is happening in the larger scope of the world today can feel indigestible. Especially if we seek to handle it mentally. Being able to metabolize the suffering, dysfunction, and pain of the world is better attempted through our whole body and beingness. Today, I’m incredibly excited to host Toni Nagy…

1
Metrics That Drive Performance with Leon Chism 30:45

18d ago30:45

30:45

Today we're sharing another insightful presentation from our most recent Innovative Executives League Summit, where Leon Chism, the Vice President of Engineering at Evolve, delivered a powerful lesson on collecting critical metrics for organization-wide success. As an experienced technologist and executive, Leon leads teams in unparalleled growth a…

1
409. Capital’s Codes: The Legal DNA of Economy and Inequality feat. Katharina Pistor 51:15

1M ago51:15

51:15

Our guest today suggests that law is the cloth from which capitalism is cut. And lawyers are the tailors! From the enclosure movement to the financial crisis, law has been the engine of capital accumulation. Katharina Pistor is a Professor of Comparative Law at Columbia Law School and the author of the book, The Code of Capital: How the Law Creates…

1
408. Diabetes, Drugs, and Diet with Gary Taubes 1:19:42

1M ago1:19:42

1:19:42

Doctors and scientists have been studying how our diet affects our health since the 18th century. But despite technological advancements and varying hypotheses over the years, there’s a chance that the wisdom of the 1700s might be more accurate than more recent beliefs on how food contributes to our overall health. Gary Taubes is an investigative h…

1
152 Dr. George Ackerman: A Conversation on Parkinson's Disease 33:30

22d ago33:30

33:30

EPISODE 152 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on Parkinson’s Disease, the impact on individuals with Parkinson’s. and on their family and caretakers supporting them. Parkinson’s Disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's Disease. In the US nearly 90,000 people are newly diagnosed each year and in Canada, aro…

1
8 Unconscious Mistakes in Gethsemane 1:00:44

1M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Watch it on YouTube Read more Bible-Believing Truth at https://realbiblebelievers.com

1
407. The Delicate Balance of Teaching and Research in Modern Academia feat. Nicholas Dirks 1:02:42

1M ago1:02:42

1:02:42

University professors have to become good at doing the intricate dance between research and teaching, as institutions have to help their faculty navigate this balance as well as maintain a good experience for the students in the institution. Nicholas Dirks is the president and CEO of the New York Academy of Sciences, the former chancellor of UC Ber…

1
The Left-Handed Path, Mystic Christianity and The Somatic Spiritualist with Rachel Rae Halder 1:07:35

1M ago1:07:35

1:07:35

Intimacy, particularly with oneself, is a profound journey that can be both deeply rewarding and challenging to navigate, especially for those with past traumas. Today, I have Rachel Rae Halder, a multi-faceted somatic practitioner and life-long spiritual student. Together, we unravel the complexities of healing, breaking free from patterns, and em…

1
406. Tackling Healthcare’s Big Business with Elisabeth Rosenthal 56:09

1M ago56:09

56:09

To our guest today, the current American healthcare system feels less like a means to get well and more like a gigantic racket. We’ve gone from hospital visits in the 1950s costing five dollars a day to getting billed for everything from the oxygen reader on your finger to the IV bag. So how did we get here? Elisabeth Rosenthal is the senior contri…

1
Kelsey Hightower on Embracing Open Source 25:30

1M ago25:30

25:30

By challenging assumptions and embracing experimentation, individuals and teams can unlock fresh ideas. To this end, collaboration fueled by diverse perspectives further strengthens this innovation cycle. In this episode, Kelsey Hightower shares his experiences, from challenging the status quo in large organizations to embracing the collaborative s…

1
405. Reassessing the Moral Narrative of Colonialism and Morality feat. Nigel Biggar 54:48

1M ago54:48

54:48

Historical, moral judgment can be a difficult thing to navigate in the context of colonialism. Have you ever pondered the role of truth in history and its impact on today's political culture? Nigel Biggar is a p theologian, ethicist, and the author of several books. His latest work is titled, Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning. Nigel and Greg discuss w…

1
151 Amy K Wilson: Fat Loss the FASTer Way 38:07

1M ago38:07

38:07

EPISODE 151 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on individualized nutrition and exercise programs to prevent and reverse diseases as we age. Today’s Featured Expert is Amy K. Wilson, a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist and certified fitness professional. Amy is also a certified nutrition coach using the FASTer Way to Fat Loss platform. Amy’s…

1
Solving The Dating Crisis with Kevin Chinn 54:46

1M ago54:46

54:46

Navigating the dating world can feel awkward. Often, both men and women are filled with uncertainty, confusion, and sometimes heartache. We live in an era dominated by digital communication and fleeting connections, making the quest for genuine intimacy and meaningful relationships challenging. Today, I host Kevin Chinn, a digital entrepreneur, pro…

1
Disrupted: the Tech, the Talent and What’s Next with Tanya Hannah 27:42

1M ago27:42

27:42

Today we’re sharing another insightful presentation from our most recent Innovative Executives League Summit, where Tanya Hannah discusses the roadmap to navigate the ever-evolving tech landscape. As a seasoned transformational business executive, Tanya offers the pillars needed to survive major shifts and thrive in the opportunities presented by t…

1
404. The Evolution of Burnout with Christina Maslach 1:10:50

2M ago1:10:50

1:10:50

Since the pandemic, the term “burnout” seems everywhere. But is burnout something that’s always existed at work, or is it a modern phenomenon? Have jobs changed or have workers' expectations and needs shifted? Christina Maslach, an emerita professor of psychology at UC Berkeley, has pioneered research on burnout. For decades, she’s studied its caus…

1
403. Bridging Worlds: Explorations in Science, Spirituality, and Social Dynamics feat. David Myers 52:52

2M ago52:52

52:52

Prepare to have your notions of nature vs. nurture thoroughly examined as we navigate the intricate web of genetics, environment, and well-being. What is more impactful than parent influence on children’s development? David Myers is a professor at Hope College and the author of many books, including Psychology Through the Eyes of Faith, How Do We K…

1
150 Dr. Gillian Lockitch: Changing Aging to Live Younger Longer 12:09

2M ago12:09

12:09

In EPISODE 150 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER I celebrate the power of commitment and constancy that enabled this podcast to reach the milestone of 150 episodes, aired every Monday for three years without fail. Previous episodes have spotlit strategies from authors, researchers and experts about changes in lifestyle and habits that can have a big …