Machine Digital Souls
In this episode, host Brett King chats with futurist Cecilia Tham about the convergence of science, design, and business to create products and services that don’t yet exist. Tham explains how Futurity Systems delivers Futures‑as‑a‑Service, helping corporations and governments move from speculative forecasting to active future building and implementation. She also shares her personal project of constructing a "digital soul," exploring how AI and data can capture and extend human identity. The conversation highlights practical frameworks for turning speculative ideas into tangible, market‑ready innovations.
376: Why Human Skills Now Matter More as AI Automates Tasks at Work, with Andrea Iorio
In this episode, Andrea Iorio explains that AI is more likely to automate individual tasks than whole jobs, prompting leaders to rethink role design and workflow. He highlights a global HR survey showing 93% of HR leaders now prioritize soft...
Why Does HR Make It So Hard To Fire People? - Part 1
The episode explores the pervasive myth that HR blocks managers from firing employees, arguing that the real issue is managers' reluctance to follow proper, ethical termination procedures. It explains that HR's role is to enforce thoroughness and fairness, preventing arbitrary...
675: Tom Hardin (Tipper X) - The Largest Insider Trading Case, How Ambiguous Leadership Destroys Culture, Resume Vs. Eulogy Virtues,...
In this episode, Ryan Hawk talks with Tom Hardin, the former "Tipper X" who helped the FBI dismantle the largest insider‑trading case in history. Hardin reflects on how ambiguous leadership (“do whatever it takes”) blurred ethical lines, leading him to...
#715 How Not to Engage Historically Marginalized Communities with Chyanne Eyde, Washington, DC
In this episode, Deputy Chief of School Planning Chyanne Eyde discusses the pitfalls of public outreach to historically marginalized communities in Washington, DC, highlighting how missteps have hampered school boundary planning. She outlines specific challenges—such as tokenism, limited access to...
263. Smart Isn’t the Same as Clear: How to Sharpen Your Ideas
In this episode, Matt Abrahams talks with Nick Thompson, former editor‑in‑chief of Wired and current CEO of The Atlantic, about why clear, authentic communication beats cleverness in today’s noisy, AI‑driven world. Thompson emphasizes the power of specificity, honest voice, and...
EP500: This Is Episode 500, and It's All About You, Tribe
In episode 500 of the Relentless Health Value podcast, host Stacey Richter celebrates the community of healthcare entrepreneurs, executives, and change‑makers she calls the "tribe," highlighting how the show has moved listeners from theory to real‑world transformation. Listener clips illustrate...
290. Tim Koller Reflects on Three Decades of Valuation at McKinsey
Tim Koller, co‑author of the seminal textbook *Valuation*, joins Andy West and Dago Diedrich to trace the book’s 30‑year journey from a simple three‑ring binder to a global standard for measuring corporate worth. He highlights enduring valuation principles—cash‑flow focus, risk‑adjusted...
Coldwell Banker's Dan Spiegel on Building CRE Teams for AI Disruption & Market Shifts
In this episode, Dan Spiegel, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Coldwell Banker Commercial, shares his leadership journey, the importance of mentorship, and how Coldwell Banker’s decentralized franchise model fosters strong connections across secondary and tertiary markets. He discusses...
7 Ways to Reset Your Leadership Standard
In this 43‑minute episode, hosts Martin and Em identify "leadership drift"—the subtle decline in team performance caused by a leader’s lowered standards—and outline seven actionable ways to reset those standards. They share Em’s personal experience of unintentionally easing expectations during...
Why High Performers Burn Out First (and How to Stop It) with Guy Winch
In this episode, psychologist and bestselling author Guy Winch explains why high‑performers are the first to burn out, debunking the myth that burnout only affects the disengaged. He explores how autopilot, procrastination, rumination, and after‑hours email habits hijack our lives,...
How CIOs Can Surface Innovation, Reduce Duplication, and Scale AI
In this episode of Technovation, Peter High interviews Sean Murphy, founder and CEO of DemoHop, about the hidden challenges of innovation in distributed enterprises. Murphy explains how weak ties and siloed work trap ideas, and how DemoHop’s science‑fair‑style demo days...
769: How to Connect Better with Remote Colleagues, with Charles Duhigg
In this episode, Pulitzer‑winning journalist Charles Duhigg explores how to communicate effectively in a remote‑first world. He explains that all conversations fall into three categories—practical decisions, emotions, and identity—and that digital interactions often default to the practical, missing the emotional...
674: PJ Fleck - Building Elite Culture, Nekton Mindset, Selecting >Recruiting, Intrinsic Motivation, Row The Boat, and Transformational Coaching
In this episode, University of Minnesota head coach PJ Fleck shares how he builds an elite, culture‑driven football program by "selecting" over traditional recruiting, emphasizing fit, internal drive, and a relentless practice intensity. He explains his 32‑second play‑clock, 95‑minute practice...
The Secret to Managing Change Without Burning Out Your Employees
In this five‑minute episode, the host uses a pickleball ball‑feeding machine as a metaphor to illustrate the need for a steady cadence when implementing organizational change. He explains that bombarding teams with rapid, unpredictable shifts—like the machine’s erratic, high‑speed balls—leads...