Beste Manuel Brown Podcasts (2024)

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Malcolm Gladwell on the importance of self-correction 46:16

4d ago46:16

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Malcolm Gladwell joins Adam for a lively discussion and debate, recorded live at the Authors@Wharton series. More than 20 years after releasing his blockbuster book The Tipping Point, Malcolm has decided to rethink his first famous ideas by writing his new book, Revenge of the Tipping Point. He and Adam riff on the value of acknowledging our past m…

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The End of Education As We Know It… Or Not - Passing Period #139 1:03:48

6d ago1:03:48

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This Week: It was a rough week y'all. You know it. We know it. The forces of hate and oppression are out here. Trump is going to get rid of the US Dept of Education, vouchers will be had for all, and wokeness will be outlawed forever. Not so fast. While undoubtedly we took a hit this week, the odds of an impending end to the Dept of Education are n…

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Finding the joy of service with Milk Bar's Christina Tosi and restaurateur Will Guidara 34:18

11d ago34:18

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Christina Tosi and Will Guidara have found many winning recipes — in food, business and love. Christina is the chef-owner at Milk Bar, a James Beard award winner and the author of multiple cookbooks. Will transformed Eleven Madison Park into a three-Michelin-star restaurant ranked among the world's best. The power couple joins Adam to share remarka…

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Rich Kids Buy Their Way Into USC and Black and Brown Educators Plan to Leave LA Schools - Passing Period #138 1:06:39

14d ago1:06:39

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This Week: Despite the right-wing hysteria that would have you believe wokeness and DEI are undermining the quality of America’s colleges, it turns out that it’s unqualified rich kids who are buying their way into schools like USC, sneaking in the back door as so-called walk-on athletes. And, a powerful new study from GPSN and the Center for Divers…

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Should leaders be feared or loved? with historian Niall Ferguson 40:05

18d ago40:05

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Niall Ferguson is an intellectual provocateur. His specialty is counterfactual history — imagining how events could have unfolded differently. And he and Adam disagree on nearly everything. In this episode, Niall and Adam have a vigorous debate about the vital qualities of effective leadership in government, sports, business, and education. Availab…

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Overcoming loneliness with Surgeon General Vivek Murthy 31:30

25d ago31:30

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Surgeon General Vivek Murthy thinks about public health holistically. Whether he's addressing youth mental health crises, the loneliness epidemic or serving on the White House's COVID-19 pandemic response team, Vivek is dedicated to improving well-being. In a live conversation, Vivek and Adam discuss the individual and collective foundations of bel…

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#115 - College Uncovered w/ Kirk Carapezza of GBH News! 1:20:31

28d ago1:20:31

1:20:31

Encampments raided, college presidents sacked, student loan forgiveness struck down, DEI programs abolished, and free speech battles raging–what in the world is going on across our nation’s college campuses? With so many hot button issues impacting higher education today, how should students, families, and folks in the K-12 space navigate discussio…

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The dark side of charisma 23:46

1M ago23:46

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You may think no leader could ever be too charismatic, but the evidence is clear: a dazzling personality doesn't always drive success. In this episode, Adam investigates why an excess of charm can actually be detrimental to people and organizations. He chats with bestselling author and executive coach Liz Wiseman and one of her clients, CEO Hazel J…

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How to design teams that don’t suck 37:43

1M ago37:43

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Too many teams are less than the sum of their parts, and building a great team requires more than just picking an all-star roster or doing trust falls. Adam dives into the hard-hitting research on what makes teams work — with members of the “Miracle on Ice" Olympic hockey team and organizational behavior professor Anita Woolley. You’ll also hear so…

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The wrong way to think about culture fit 33:45

2M ago33:45

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Many workplaces hire, reward and promote on culture fit. But that can come with real costs to individuals and organizations. In this episode, Adam dives into the evidence on why overemphasizing fit can overlook promising people — and shows how organizations can fight conformity and support self-expression. Guests include Ellevest founder Sallie Kra…

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Novels Are Disappearing From School… Should We Bring Them Back? - Passing Period #137 1:02:42

2M ago1:02:42

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This Week: Amidst a culture of short attention spans, TikTok videos, 30 second sound bites, and 24 hour news cycles, it’s perhaps not surprising that the novel is going by the wayside in English classrooms across America. But the reality is a bit more complex than that. Pressure to raise standardized test scores, modern curriculum, and increasing u…

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John Legend on the creative process and "mumbling" his way to a hit 35:23

2M ago35:23

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Before John Legend was coaching The Voice and winning Emmys, Grammys, Oscars and Tonys, he was a twenty-something consultant living in Boston. In this episode, John sits down with Adam to share how he hustled from the boardroom to the studio and crafted the creative career that led him to the top of the entertainment industry. John also talks about…

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The secret to success isn't power — it's status 32:45

2M ago32:45

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Many people believe that success depends on gaining power, but it turns out that status is a more sustainable path to accomplishment and impact. Adam is joined by Survivor star Parvati Shallow, organizational psychologist and author Alison Fragale, and Chynna Clayton — former special assistant to Michelle Obama — to break down the best strategies f…

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Teacher Strikes Work, and New Efforts to Fix Math Identity - Passing Period #136 1:01:13

2M ago1:01:13

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This Week: A fascinating new study of teacher strikes across America over the last two decades shows that strikes work to a) improve educator wages, b) improve working conditions like class sizes and support services, and c) increase overall education funding. And we’ve all heard it -- “I’m just not a math person” or “I can’t do math.” Our collecti…

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Sarah Silverman on being wrong — and treating trolls with kindness 30:00

2M ago30:00

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Sarah Silverman is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer who doesn;t shy away from saying what she thinks. Her bold, distinctive voice has taken her from Saturday Night Live and Seinfeld to Broadway plays, late-night TV and Disney animated movies. Sarah shares surprising stories about turning haters into fans, and she and Adam discuss strategies fo…

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How to stop doom scrolling — and have a better experience online with Jay Van Bavel 33:56

2M ago33:56

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Jay Van Bavel is an award-winning professor of psychology and neural science at NYU — and he's an expert on the causes of and cures for division. Adam and Jay discuss the science of virality, why bad news often commands our attention, and how we can find common ground around more uplifting content. Jay's latest book, The Power of Us, is out now.…

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Another School Shooting in America, and Menstrual Ed (almost) Comes to CA - Passing Period #135 1:05:24

2M ago1:05:24

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This Week: It happened again. Another mass shooting at a school in America, this time in Winder, GA. Another young, disaffected, white, male carries out a rageful act of violence, killing 4 people and injuring several others. Despite being the only country in the world that lives like this, our elected officials continue to fail us all, and force A…

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Fixing college campuses with political scientist Danielle Allen 35:49

2M ago35:49

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Danielle Allen thinks and writes about the institutions that hold society together. As a professor of public policy and political philosophy at Harvard, she's one of the most insightful voices on improving education and renovating democracy. Danielle and Adam discuss the current culture of college campuses, steps for promoting critical thinking and…

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Trevor Noah on the importance of context 44:40

3M ago44:40

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Trevor Noah is widely admired for his quick wit. He's hosted The Daily Show and the Grammy Awards, sold out huge arenas around the world, had numerous hit comedy specials on Netflix, and published a bestselling memoir, Born a Crime. One of the keys to his success is his ability to read people and communicate clearly. In a lively discussion with Ada…

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Turns Out America’s Schools Are Safer Than Ever - Passing Period #134 1:02:00

3M ago1:02:00

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This Week: As Kamala picks a former teacher for VP in Coach Walz, there could be… could be, some signs that the right wing fever is breaking in local school board elections in Florida. Maybe. Turns out an endorsement from Ronny D may not be all it’s cracked up to be. And, in hopeful news, some fascinating new federal data shows that America’s schoo…

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Fighting against the status quo with filmmaker Jon M. Chu 35:06

3M ago35:06

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Before becoming the director of major films like Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights and the upcoming Wicked, Jon M. Chu wondered if he missed his chance to make it big. After a great deal of trial and error, his path to success is its own cinematic hero's journey. Jon and Adam discuss what it takes to reach your own potential, the creative process, …

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Gov. Newsome Urges Schools to Ban Cell Phones in Class Now - Passing Period #133 1:02:02

3M ago1:02:02

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This Week: California’s governor wrote a letter to school leaders this week, urging urgent action on banning cell phones from the classroom. Citing ample data showing that increased use of cell phones leads to depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues, as well as data from the US Surgeon General’s 2023 report on the dangers of social medi…

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How to fight prejudice with Betsy Levy Paluck 35:22

3M ago35:22

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How can we reduce hostility between people and groups? Social psychologist Betsy Levy Paluck has done groundbreaking work on an approach to fighting prejudice that's faster than trying to change institutions and more feasible than trying to change individuals. Betsy and Adam explore the origins of animosity, discuss her experiments in Rwanda and in…

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TItle IX Changes Are Here… Sort Of. And Bold Ideas for Addressing Chronic Absenteeism - Passing Period #132 1:07:31

3M ago1:07:31

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This Week: New guidelines for Title IX implementation and enforcement went live on August first, at least for about half of the country. The US Dept of Education’s plan to undo some of the damage that Trump and noted AOTA show hater Betsy Devos did during their tenure has several important provisions that offer greater protection to LGBTQ students,…

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How to build a great culture with restaurateur Danny Meyer 33:35

3M ago33:35

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At 27, long before he gained acclaim as the restaurateur behind Shake Shack and Gramercy Tavern, Danny Meyer launched his first venture, Union Square Cafe. More than 20 James Beard Foundation awards later, Danny shares the strategies and insights that fueled his restaurant empire. He and Adam discuss how to build a culture of excellence and care, h…

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Give Em Cash And The School Calendar - Passing Period #131 59:54

3M ago59:54

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This Week: Sometimes research tells us something new. And sometimes it confirms what we already thought was true. That’s the case this week, as a new study from UCLA and Penn provides evidence of the “transformational” impact of a Los Angeles program that provided families in poverty with cash they can use to meet their needs. Benefits included hou…

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The art and science of trash talk with Rafi Kohan 37:09

4M ago37:09

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Journalist Rafi Kohan says talking trash can do more than spice up a sport. His latest book, Trash Talk: The Only Book About Destroying Your Rivals That Isn’t Total Garbage, is a fascinating look at the art and history of competitive insults. From women's basketball to the Olympics to the TED stage, Adam and Rafi dissect the mind games that fuel pe…

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Student Behaviors Hit the Headlines - Passing Period #130 1:02:05

4M ago1:02:05

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This Week: Two big headlines this week in The 74 and EdWeek about troubling new data showing problematic student behaviors, mental health concerns, and even threats or physical violence are plaguing our nation’s schools. Obviously this is a cause for concern, and perhaps not surprising given the challenging new realities schools and educators have …

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Beyond breaking the glass ceiling with Julia Gillard, Australia’s first female prime minister 47:27

4M ago47:27

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Julia Gillard served as the Prime Minister of Australia from 2010 to 2013. During her tenure as the first woman to hold that role, she gave an electrifying speech about sexism and how it impacts all women, even those in power. Since then, she has continued to fight for gender equality. In this interview, she opens up about the challenges faced by w…

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Explaining the Dunning-Kruger effect and overcoming overconfidence with David Dunning 37:51

4M ago37:51

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The Dunning-Kruger effect is a rare psychological concept that has achieved pop culture fame. David Dunning -- the lead author and one of the world’s most-cited psychologists -- joins Adam to discuss his famous findings about the arrogance of ignorance, the challenges of knowing what you don’t know, and the dangers of “doing your own research.” The…

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Mellody Hobson on taking tough feedback (re-release) 37:18

4M ago37:18

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Criticism rarely comes wrapped in a shiny gift box, tied with a bow. As a trailblazing leader, one of Mellody Hobson’s gifts is finding the diamond in the rough. She and Adam unpack how to look for the grain of truth in any critique, when to discount feedback, and what it takes to be honest without being brutal. Find the full text transcript at go.…

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Integration of Church and State, Coming to a School Near You - Passing Period #129 1:09:32

4M ago1:09:32

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This Week: The right wing Christian Nationalists have been hard at work on the integrity of the nation’s schools, coming straight for the most basic tenet of any democratic society -- separation of church and state. In Oklahoma, the state superintendent issues a decree that henceforth all grade 5-12 classrooms will “incorporate” the bible and the 1…

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Decoding Gen-Z slang and grammar pet peeves with linguist Anne Curzan 37:23

5M ago37:23

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Anne Curzan is a professional word nerd. As a linguist and English professor, Anne studies the history of the English language — and how public attitudes about words shift over time. Adam and Anne geek out over whether the grammar rules you learned in school are justified, why some language peeves are (or aren't) worth holding onto, and confess wha…

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Periods and Personal Finance Coming to CA High Schools - Passing Period #128 1:01:12

5M ago1:01:12

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This Week: It looks like there will be two new additions coming to the CA high school curriculum in the coming years. The state legislature is close to passing a new bill which would mandate teaching about menstrual health, which is, shockingly, currently not part of the state’s comprehensive sexed curriculum. And since nearly 80% of students say t…

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How novelist Gabrielle Zevin learned to enjoy failure 38:36

5M ago38:36

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Gabrielle Zevin wrote the runaway bestseller Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, but she doesn’t expect anyone to know most of her other nine books. The acclaimed novelist joins Adam to discuss how to face failure, find inspiration, make sure success doesn't hinder creativity, and stay motivated when your goals don't align with your skills. Then,…

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Richard Branson on saying yes now and figuring it out later 29:46

5M ago29:46

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Sir Richard Branson has spent his lifetime taking dreams and making them reality. As the founder of the Virgin Group, he's built more than 400 businesses spanning from retail to music to transport. In his spare time, he’s advocated for human rights and sustainability — and set world records for hot air ballooning and kitesurfing. Richard talks with…

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on facing impostor syndrome and taking criticism 39:24

5M ago39:24

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Justin Trudeau has served as the Prime Minister of Canada since 2015. And there’s a lot to dig into from his years in office — and from his life before, as well. Adam sits down with him to discuss lessons learned about leadership. The Prime Minister opens up for the first time about his early struggles with impostor syndrome and how he maintains hi…

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An Unconventional Guide to Success | Catching Up with Nick Kittle, Founder of Sustainovation 30:53

5M ago30:53

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Welcome back to An Unconventional Guide to Success! 🎙️ In this special short episode, we reconnect with the innovative Nick Kittle, founder of Sustainovation and the mastermind behind Beyond The Smoke Events, a unique BBQ team-building experience with Champion Pitmaster and Food Network Competitor Harry Soo. Nick shares updates on his recent ventur…

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The internet doesn't need your opinion on everything with Rebecca Solnit 31:35

6M ago31:35

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American writer Rebecca Solnit thinks deeply and writes evocatively about our world. Her must-read essays and award-winning books span hope, history, art, leadership, and sustainability. Adam and Rebecca reflect on what we lose when public discourse is diluted to fit into social media, debate how to bring back good conversations online, and share w…

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Survey Shows Broad AAPI Support for Teaching About Racism and History - Passing Period #127 47:04

6M ago47:04

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This Week: As we conclude AAPI Heritage Month, today we dig into some new data from AP-NORC showing that a massive majority (71%) support the teaching of honest history about racism, slavery and segregation in our K-12 public schools. A similar super majority supports the teaching of AAPI culture and history in the US as well. This data flies in th…

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An Unconventional Guide to Success | Catching Up with Lawrese Brown, Author & Founder of C-Track 27:06

6M ago27:06

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Welcome back to another episode of An Unconventional Guide to Success! 🎙️ In this special short episode, we reconnect with the insightful Lawrese Brown, author of I Don’t Have To Go To College: Discover Well Paying Jobs That Don’t Require a Four Year College Degree. Lawrese updates us on her journey since the book's release, sharing valuable lesson…

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John Green wants you to pay attention to your attention (bonus) 53:14

6M ago53:14

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Do you pay attention to your attention? John Green is the beloved author of The Fault In Our Stars, and when he started tracking his attention, he realized he was obsessed with evaluating human progress. He decided to start rating everything — from the capacity for human wonder to Canadian geese — on a five-point scale. In this deeply thoughtful co…

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An Unconventional Guide to Success | Catching Up with Cyndi Manuel from The Delta Principal 19:58

6M ago19:58

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Welcome back to another episode of An Unconventional Guide to Success! 🎙️ In this special short episode, we reconnect with the inspiring Cyndi Manuel from The Delta Principal. Cyndi shares updates on her journey, reflecting on her recent achievements and challenges. Whether you're a long-time listener or new to our podcast, this episode offers valu…

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A company is not a family with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky 38:06

6M ago38:06

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Brian Chesky, the CEO and cofounder of Airbnb, is firmly in the trust business. His focus isn't only on building a trusted platform for people to rent their homes to strangers — it's on earning the trust of his employees. Adam and Brian discuss how to lead with care in tough times, why it's better to overcommunicate than undercommunicate, what to e…

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Calvin Logue - Do What You Want (Robbie Graham Rework) FREEDOWNLOAD 4:36

6M ago4:36

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My Rework of Calvin Logue - Do what you want download here -Von Robbie Graham

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#114 - Fighting Back Against the Attacks on Public Education w/ Dr. Heather Harding! 1:23:24

6M ago1:23:24

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From the CRT hysteria to the current targeting of university DEI efforts, we’ve seen an escalating right wing attack on public education in this country. Often under the guise of “parental rights,” these attacks have targeted teachers, LGBTQ+ students, books, curriculum, SEL, and equity-mined programming. Dr. Heather Harding, the executive director…

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Reimagining technology – and talking to animals – with Aza Raskin 42:40

6M ago42:40

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Years ago, Aza Raskin invented the infinite scroll – and yes, he regrets it. Today, Aza is the co-founder of the Center For Humane Technology and the Earth Species Project. Aza’s work focuses on creating and advocating for ethical technology that benefits collective well-being. For his latest project, he’s looking beyond humanity, using artificial …

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The Confederacy is Back in Style in Virginia - Passing Period #126 30:43

6M ago30:43

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This Week: The Shenandoah County Schools have gone completely off the white supremacist ledge this week, as the school board voted 5 to 1 to reinstate -- yes you heard that right -- reinstate the names of confederate warmongers on two of their schools that were renamed early in the period of the racial reckoning following the murder of George Floyd…

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The art of failure with David Duchovny 30:33

6M ago30:33

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David Duchovny knows a lot about success — he’s a Golden Globe-winning actor who has had iconic roles from The X-Files to Californication. But as a literature PhD dropout turned director turned songwriter and novelist, David is more interested in failure and what it can teach us. Adam and David discuss the value of falling short of our goals, the p…

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#113 - The Promise and Dangers of A.I. in Education with Priten Shah! 1:14:25

7M ago1:14:25

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It seems like everywhere we turn right now there are bold statements being made about AI in education. Some claim it must be embraced and that it will take our profession to new heights of learning and achievement. Others claim it’s undermining the most basic elements of ethics and academic integrity. To help us unpack the promise, dangers, and unk…

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