Best The Ponder Cast Podcasts (2024)

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Ep.65: Stance’s Final Episode! Musician Kamaal Williams, Author LaToya Watkins, Artist Cochemea, Musician Sinkane 1:11:49

4M ago1:11:49

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After seven years of Stance which has spanned over 64 episodes of arts, culture and current affairs, 8 insightful Stance Takes shows, the growth of Stance Studios, multiple awards, and over 30 in-person events across the globe, we present our final show! In this episode, Chrystal Genesis takes one last look at creativity, storytelling and what it m…

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On Business Growth and Expansion 0:27

5M ago0:27

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others on Business Growth and Expansion Without Personal Involvement ⚫ What steps can you take to ensure that your business continues to grow and expand even if you're not personally involved in every aspect of the operation? How can you create self-directed teams and what kind of training or support do they need to …

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Ep.64: Music w/Enji; US Jews of Color: Celebrating Sukkot, Journalist Robin Washington, Writer Hanah Bloom, Jews of Color Initiative CEO Ilana Kaufman & Philosopher Lewis R. Gordon 1:15:07

5M ago1:15:07

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On Stance, we explore the question: what does it mean to be a Jewish person of color in America today? We chat with a range of voices from this growing demographic, in the worlds of philosophy, pop culture, community organizing, and journalism. Plus, we cover music with Jazz Musician Enji to learn more about her mesmerizing new record, Ulan. At a S…

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On Business Continuity and Culture of Empowerment 0:28

5M ago0:28

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others On Business Continuity and Culture of Empowerment ⚫ What steps can you take to ensure that your business can continue to run smoothly even if you're not there to manage every detail? What kind of business continuity plan should you have in place to protect your company's future in case of unexpected events or …

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On Caring Versus Apathy Towards Employer 0:29

6M ago0:29

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others on Caring Versus Apathy Towards Employer ⚫ Which takes more effort: caring for the business you work for or being indifferent to it? If you were hiring an employee for your business, who would you hire: someone who cares or someone who is indifferent? Which employee is happier: someone who is indifferent or so…

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On Owning a Business and Psychological Ownership 0:39

6M ago0:39

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others On Owning a Business and Psychological Ownership ⚫ Can a business owner become psychologically disengaged from their own venture? How does such detachment impact the overall health of their business? What leads a business owner or president to reach a point of emotional dissociation from their creation? In wha…

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On Work Performance and Psychological Ownership 0:30

6M ago0:30

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others On Work Performance and Psychological Ownership ⚫ ● What will help an employee perform better in their jobs: a peripheral vision of how their work impacts everyone around them or a narrow, isolated view of their job description? ● What are the benefits to the employees if they care for their work, their role, …

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On Acting Like an Owner 0:31

6M ago0:31

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others on the Acting Like an Owner ⚫ ● What does it mean to own the business, even when you don’t have financial stake in the business? ● What are the benefits to acting like an owner of a business, even if someone does not own it? ● Why would it matter if the employees in a business are committed to a psychological …

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On Benefits of Ownership Mentality 0:49

6M ago0:49

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others on the Benefits of Ownership Mentality in Your Business Team ⚫ Who benefits most when employees in a business commit to creating a self-empowered business that lasts generations: the employees or the business? Which employee will build a better career: someone for whom their work is a 9-to-5 transaction or som…

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On Developing Ownership Mentality in Your Team 0:42

7M ago0:42

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others on Developing Ownership Mentality In Your Team ⚫ ● What kind of mindset do the employees in your business bring to their work? ● Are they emotionally invested in their work, their team and the business that employs them, or are they emotionally distant from it all? ● Do they own the work that they do, or it’s …

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Ep.63: Harlem Raised: Film w/ Maysles Documentary Center, Food w/ Sugar Hill Creamery, Nature w/ Brotherhood Sister Sol; Music w/ Vagabon 57:51

7M ago57:51

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This show explores Harlem, one of New York City’s most historic and noteworthy places. Co-hosted by special guest, Vita, she joins her mum, Stance’s host and founder Chrystal Genesis to highlight some of their favorite places. As residents of the area, they visit a handful of their favorite spots, spanning film, food and nature to uncover what cont…

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On the Pitfall of Technology 0:30

7M ago0:30

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others on the Pitfalls of Technology in Creating Long-Lasting Organizations ⚫ ● As you leverage technology to build a self-sustaining business, how would you ensure that you don’t end up with a collection of several business philosophies that don’t share a common thread? ● How will you find and maintain a single sour…

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On the Role of Technology 0:25

7M ago0:25

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others on the Role of Technology in Creating Resilient Organizations ⚫ ● How can you leverage technology to build a self-sustaining business that is able to scale and grow over time? ● What technologies should you be investing in to improve your business operations and increase your competitive advantage? ● How can y…

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On the Importance of Trust 0:21

7M ago0:21

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others on the Importance of Trust in Creating Resilient Organizations ⚫ ● How can you build trust within your team and with your customers? ● What strategies can you employ to establish trust and maintain it over the long-term? ● How can you leverage trust to create a self-sustaining business that is able to weather …

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On Building Resilience 0:29

8M ago0:29

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others on Building Resilience in Your Team ⚫ ● How can you build a business that is resilient to external shocks and disruptions, such as economic downturns or natural disasters? ● What strategies can you employ to prepare your business for unexpected events and ensure it can continue to operate even in the face of a…

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Ep.62: On Humanity w/ Philosopher & Historian Professor Lewis R. Gordon; Poet & Writer Fariha Róisín; Music w/Soul Singer-songwriter Danielle Ponder 43:44

8M ago43:44

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How do we tap into sources of hope, compassion and humanity during such turbulent times? This episode of Stance explores this question through the lenses of philosophy, poetry, and music. Professor Lewis R. Gordon is a philosopher, musician, and historian whose areas of focus include existentialism, Africana philosophy, social and political theory,…

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On Creating a Culture of Innovation 0:25

8M ago0:25

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others on Creating a Culture of Innovation ⚫ ● How can you foster a culture of innovation in your business that is focused on continuous improvement and growth? ● What strategies can you employ to encourage your team to generate new ideas and approaches to problem-solving? ● How can you implement and test these new i…

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On Balancing Short-Term and Long-Term Goals 0:24

8M ago0:24

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others On Balancing Short-Term Goals and Long-Term Objectives ⚫ ● How can you balance the demands of short-term goals with the need for long-term sustainability? ● What strategies can you employ to ensure that your business stays on track towards its long-term objectives? ● How can you communicate this balance to you…

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On Leading by Example 0:23

8M ago0:23

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others On Leading by Example ⚫ ● How can you lead by example and create a culture of self-empowerment and self-sustainability in your business? ● What behaviors and actions should you model for your team to follow? ● How can you inspire and motivate your team to take ownership of their work and contribute to the succ…

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On the Value of a Philosophical Framework 0:22

9M ago0:22

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others On the Value of a Philosophical Framework ⚫ ● What is the role of a philosophical framework in creating a self-sustaining business? ● How does having a guiding philosophy benefit the business, its employees, and its customers? ● How can you develop your own philosophical framework that is relevant to your busi…

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On Creating a Long-Lasting Organization 0:21

9M ago0:21

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others On Creating a Long-Lasting Organization ⚫ ● What are the key elements of a long-lasting organization? ● How can you create an organizational structure that supports longevity and endurance? ● What can you do to ensure that your organization is sustainable and continues to thrive for generations to come? ⚫ Buil…

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Ep.61: Celebrating ESG w/ Co-Founder, Singer & Guitarist Renee Scroggins; Journalist, Cultural Critic & Professor Carol Cooper 34:26

9M ago34:26

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We’re back from our summer break to bring you a special show all about the seminal funk-punk dance band, ESG. Join us on this immersive musical journey through New York City exploring the 70’s, 80’s and beyond, following ESG and their unique sound and story. Starting in the South Bronx, sisters, Valerie, Renee, Deborah, and Marie Scroggins formed E…

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On the Value of High-Margin Services 0:26

9M ago0:26

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others On the Value of High-Margins Services and Products ⚫ ● Why is it important to offer high-ticket, high-margin, value-added products, services, and projects in our business? ● How can you create offerings that provide value to your customers while also generating significant profits for your business? ● How will…

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On the Importance of Employee Mindset 0:21

9M ago0:21

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others On the Importance of Employee Mindset ⚫ ● How can you encourage employees in your business to adopt a self-empowered mindset when it comes to their work? ● What benefits could this mindset bring to your organization? ● What strategies can you use to create a culture that values and rewards self-empowerment? ⚫ …

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On the Power of Mindset 0:24

9M ago0:24

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others On the Power of Mindset ⚫ ● How can you cultivate a mindset that is focused on creating a self-sustaining business? ● What are the key mindset shifts you need to make as a business owner or executive to build a high-performing, scalable business? ● How can you instill this mindset in your team and ensure every…

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On the Importance of a Self-Empowered Business 0:26

10M ago0:26

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others on the Importance of a Self-Empowered Business ⚫ ● Why is it important to create a self-empowered business that can outlast its owners and founders? ● What are the benefits of having a business that can sustain itself without direct involvement from top executives? ● How can you go about building a self-sustai…

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On Leadership 0:22

10M ago0:22

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others on Leadership ⚫ ● What kind of leader are you? ● How can you develop your leadership skills to better serve your employees and your organization? ● How can you create a leadership team that reflects the values and goals of your business? ● How can you inspire and motivate your employees to be their best selves…

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On Managing Change 0:21

10M ago0:21

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others on Engaging Your Customers with Your Company's Business Philosophy ⚫ ● How can you effectively manage change within your organization? ● How do you prepare your employees for change and help them navigate through it? ● How can you create a culture of adaptability and resilience within your organization? ● How …

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On Business Philosophy and Your Customers 0:28

10M ago0:28

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others on Engaging Your Customers with Your Company's Business Philosophy ⚫ ● How can you devise a business philosophy that your customers can connect with on a deeply personal level? ● How can your business philosophy dovetail with your brand and the customer-facing sales message? ● What kind of a business philosoph…

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On Making Your Business Philosophy Executable 0:25

11M ago0:25

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Making Your Business Philosophy Executable ⚫ ● How can you dust off your business philosophy from the About page on your website and make it executable on a day-by-day basis? ● How can you make sure that it guides the daily actions and priorities of all the people in your organization? ● How can you devise a business…

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On Operating From Your Business Philosophy 0:22

11M ago0:22

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Making Your Operating From Your Business Philosophy ⚫ ● How can you make your vision and mission an integral part of the everyday learning of your business? ● How can you operate your business from your own unique business philosophy, including its vision, mission and values? ● How can you make your business philosop…

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On Creating Vision 0:23

11M ago0:23

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others On Creating Vision ⚫ ● How do you create a shared vision with your employees, and have their individual purpose reflected in the mission of your business? ● How can you align your business goals with your employees' personal and professional goals? ● How can you create a sense of meaning within your organizati…

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On Building Trust 0:26

11M ago0:26

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others On Building Trust ⚫ ● How do you build and maintain trust with your employees? ● How can you create a sense of psychological safety within your organization, where employees feel comfortable taking risks and speaking up about their ideas and concerns? ● How can you establish and communicate clear expectations …

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On Power of Culture 0:29

12M ago0:29

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others On the Power of Culture ⚫ ● What kind of culture exists within your business organization? ● Is it a culture of fear, competition, and mistrust, or is it a culture of openness, collaboration, and growth? ● How can you create and sustain a culture that empowers your people and fosters a sense of community and p…

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On Relationship Between People and Business 0:25

12M ago0:25

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others On Relationship Between People and Business ⚫ ● How can you build a strong relationship between your people and your business? ● How can you ensure that your employees feel invested in the success of your organization, and that their work is meaningful and fulfilling? ● How can you align your business goals wi…

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Ep.60: Tribeca Festival, NYC’s Celebration of Film w/ actors Claire Danes, Zazie Beetz, CCH Pounder and filmmakers Steve Buscemi, So Young Shelly Yo, Guo Guo, Noam Kaplan, and Jennifer Esposito 56:39

12M ago56:39

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We take you to Tribeca Film Festival celebrating creative storytelling from the heart of NYC’s lower Manhattan. Chrystal Genesis interviews actors and filmmakers on the red carpet and backstage to cover some of the most exciting films and TV premiering at Tribeca. We catch up with actors including Zazie Beetz, CCH Pounder and Claire Danes to find o…

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On People-Centric Management 0:23

12M ago0:23

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others On People-Centric Management in Business ⚫ ● How can you shift your management approach to be more people-centric? ● What are some practical strategies for putting your employees at the center of your decision-making process? ● How can you empower your employees to take ownership of their work and contribute t…

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On People Problems In Business 0:29

1y ago0:29

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others On People Problems in Business ⚫ ● Is it possible that all of a business's problems are people problems? ● If that's the case, wouldn't it mean that all of its solutions also come from its people? ● How do you identify and address people problems within your organization such as communication breakdowns, confl…

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On Importance of People In Business 0:31

1y ago0:31

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others On Importance of People in Business ⚫ ● How important are people in your business, and how do you prioritize them within your organization? ● In what ways do you ensure your employees feel valued and supported, and their contributions are recognized? ● How do you balance the needs of your business with the nee…

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On Missing Ingredient in Modern Management 0:26

1y ago0:26

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others On the Missing Ingredient in Modern Management ⚫ ● What's the missing ingredient in managing people today? ● What have the management press and the success literature missed that still don't allow us to create organizations that are people-focused, that honor the depth of our humanness? ● Are we managing our p…

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Ep.59: Hot Docs 30th Anniversary: Canada’s International Documentary Film Festival 49:48

1y ago49:48

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Stance visits Toronto to cover Hot Docs, the largest documentary film festival in North America, known for its bold and outspoken programming. Founded in 1993 by Canadian filmmakers and producers, the festival now showcases over 200 films from across 72 countries. While at the festival, Stance views visually arresting, thought-provoking, experiment…

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On Unleashing People's Humanness 0:34

1y ago0:34

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others On Unleashing People's Humanness ⚫ ● What are some strategies to recognize the untapped capacity in human beings who work for us and with us in a way that makes them come alive, become emotionally engaged to their work, and produce with effortless efficiency? ● How can you design an organization that supports …

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On Difficult Employees 0:29

1y ago0:29

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others On Employees Who are Difficult to Manage ⚫ Do you have employees who don't work well with others and are difficult to manage? Are there people in your team who don't produce what they're capable of producing? Do you have teammates who engage in demoralizing and destructive behaviors? Do you have employees who …

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On Passionate Employees 0:27

1y ago0:27

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others On Passionate Employees ⚫ Do you have employees who work for you but are more passionate about their weekend charity projects, after-hours side-hustles, or evening hobbies? Why would they be more engaged with activities and projects that they're not getting paid for? What can you do as a business owner, an exe…

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On Dependent Businesses 0:29

1y ago0:29

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others On Dependent Businesses ⚫ If you or one of the key people in your business took an extended vacation, will the business continue to grow and thrive, or would it fall apart and disappear? Would you rather have a business that outlives you or a business that collapses when you walk away from it? How important is…

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On Emotions of Working in a Dependent Business 0:28

1y ago0:28

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others On Emotions of Working in a Dependent Business ⚫ What are some emotions you would feel if you worked for a business or an organization that is not designed to thrive and grow for a long time? What are some consequences for a business that is not designed to be a self-sustainable entity that can outlast its fou…

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Ep.58: Touring and Cooking in NYC’s Chinatown w/ Culinary Historian, Cookbook Author and Award-winning Campaigner, Grace Young 53:58

1y ago53:58

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We visit New York City’s Chinatown with culinary historian, cookbook author, and campaigner Grace Young. The largest in the US, it is known for an abundance of markets, eateries, multi-generational businesses, and independent stores serving New Yorkers and tourists from all over the world. It is home to a predominantly Chinese Asian diaspora dating…

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On Learning with an Open Mind 0:22

1y ago0:22

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others On Learning with an Open Mind ⚫ Does learning require an open mind or a closed mind? Can you open up someone's mind by giving them all the answers? What's the best way to teach people: giving them answers or asking them questions? Which questions do you ask people who work for you to make them think and learn …

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Ep.57: Excavating Spirituality w/ Poet aja monet, Writer Emma Warren, Visual Artists Senga Nengudi Fittz & Kaylynn Sullivan TwoTrees 56:21

1y ago56:21

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Stance delves into the spiritual realm and how it manifests through the visual arts, dance, music and poetry. An ever-evolving topic, we cover the power of spirituality through ancestral connections, imagination, movement, humor and joy. To start, we speak with surrealist blues poet, aja monet on the artistic movements shaping her writing and commu…

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Ep.56: Why You Should Care About Caste w/ Author Anindita Ghose, Activist & Storyteller Thenmozhi Soundararajan, Model & Engineer Seema Hari 44:37

1+ y ago44:37

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Have you heard of Caste? Whether you know it well or not at all, Caste in South Asia and around the world influences everything from politics, education, media, and family relationships. It’s a system which dates back centuries and today affects around 1.9 billion people. So how do we become Caste aware? We explore this and more through the lenses …

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