Best David Hatch Podcasts (2025)

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328. Volume 41 winners: Robert Lowell, Jordan Smajstrla, CL Fors, Ian Keith 1:00:30

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These four winners from year 41 at the Writers & Illustrators of the Future workshop and awards gala: Robert Lowell, author of "Kill Switch"; Jordan Smajstrla, illustrator of "Kill Switch"; CL "Cherrie" Fors, illustrator of "A World of Repetitions"; Ian Keith, author of "Blackbird Stone."We discuss their journey as creative individuals and what mak…

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Populism, Trust, and the Future of Higher Education: A Conversation with Dr. Nathan Hatch 54:17

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In this insightful episode of Beneath the Headlines, host Mike Woodruff sits down with Dr. Nathan Hatch—renowned historian, former president of Wake Forest University, and scholar of American religious history. They delve into the parallels between today’s populist movements and the 19th-century democratization of American Christianity, exploring h…

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Ep.170: Your Startup Partner - Revolutionizing Business, Leadership and Management Through Kindness, with Lee Lam | Leadership podcasts 1:34:27

3d ago1:34:27

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I'm very pleased to welcome back Your Startup Partner, Lee Lam, to Leading with Integrity. We talk about everything from Lee's journey from corporate career to solopreneur, to empathy and emotional intelligence in effective leadership. A lovely chat about business and leadership that takes us via topics like the shortcomings of traditional consulti…

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Faith & Fitness: "How Exercise Built My Powerful Spiritual Confidence" - Nathaniel Hancock | 89 1:03:02

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Nathaniel Hancock is an athlete and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I wanted to speak to Nathaniel about the spiritual lessons he has learned from decades of intense physical training, and how physical wellbeing can be linked to spiritual confidence. Some highlights from this episode include how an Elder Maxwell talk move…

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327. Jonathan Merkh President Forefront Books, #2 Fastest Growing Publisher in the US 1:07:47

7d ago1:07:47

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Jonathan Merkh is the President and Publisher at Forefront Books. Andrea Fleck-Nesbit, president of the Independent Book Publishers Association and a previous podcast guest, introduced Merkh to the host. Merkh previously served as vice president and publisher at Thomas Nelson Publishers, led Howard Books, a division of Simon & Schuster, and Guidepo…

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Ep.169: Small Business is Where It’s At, Leadership and Impact as a Business of One, with Emma Friendship-Kilburn | Leadership podcasts 1:13:32

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"SMEs are where it's at" If you're looking for the best place to make an individual impact, as a leader, founder, or team-member, small business is the place to be. This month on Leading with Integrity I'm talking exclusively to solopreneurs, freelancers, businesses of one. First up is a wonderful conversation with Emma Friendship-Kilburn of EmmPow…

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How One Inspiring Scottish Woman Influenced The Church In Kenya - Maureen McIntyre | 88 1:15:45

13d ago1:15:45

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Maureen McIntyre is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Scotland who founded the charity 'Educate the Kids'. I wanted to speak to Maureen about her incredible story from going on holiday to Mombasa, Kenya to founding a large charity that has provided education to thousands of impoverished children, and how she brought the…

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326. Isaac Stewart VP Creative Development Dragonsteel Entertainment 54:46

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Isaac Stewart, once an independent author and artist, now serves as the Vice President of Creative Development at Dragonsteel Entertainment. Isaac designed and illustrated the interior art for Brandon Sanderson’s “The Way of Kings,” including the Alethi Women’s script, maps, Shallan’s and Navani’s notebook pages, and additional artwork. He also cre…

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421: ‘The Ratchet of Flippancy’, With Craig Mod 1:53:11

17d ago1:53:11

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Craig Mod returns to the show to discuss his splendid new book, Things Become Other Things. Other topics include creating with AI tools (including programming), social media permanence vs. ephemerality, and more. Sponsored by: Dekáf Coffee Roasters: You won’t believe it’s decaf. That’s the point. 30% off with code: DF. Squarespace: Make your next m…

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Ep.168: Their Success is My Success – A Leadership Mindset with Intention, Inspiration, & Impact, with Dennis J Henson | Leadership podcasts 1:03:25

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"Their success is my success" - is a quote from this week's episode as well as a lovely way to look at leadership. In this conversation, my guest Dennis Henson shares his journey from being a struggling student to a successful real estate investor and author. We discuss the importance of mentorship, the power of teaching as a learning tool (for the…

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"I Was Bullied—Now I'm a World Champion": How Jesus Miraculously Transformed My Life - Ben Kjar | 87 54:17

20d ago54:17

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Ben Kjar is a world champion wrestler, motivational speaker, and a powerful voice for faith and resilience. Born with Crouzon's syndrome, Ben turned massive challenges into a mission to inspire — proving that with God, nothing is impossible. I wanted to speak to Ben because his journey from bullied kid to world champion shows how faith in Jesus Chr…

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325. Making the Writers of the Future 41 Audiobook - Kirby Heyborne and Jim, Tamra, Taylor Meskimen 1:19:31

21d ago1:19:31

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Today’s guests are Jim, Tamra, and Taylor Meskimen along with Kirby Heyborne. The Meskimens were recorded in a studio in Los Angeles while Kirby was from his home in Utah. This episode discusses creating the Writers of the Future Volume 41 audiobook.Jim is an actor, comedian, and impressionist best known for his voice-over work in video games. His …

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Ep.167: Leadership and Communication – How To Go From ‘Mad Men’ To The Four Levels of Listening, with Phyllis Dealy | Leadership podcasts 1:10:23

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Do you think of yourself as a good listener? Have you heard of the 4-levels of listening? As with most things, there is a system... This week, I'm joined by Communications Expert and Systems Awareness Strategist, Phyllis Dealy, to discuss the critical role of awareness and listening in effective leadership. We'll be chatting all things from Mad Men…

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The Power of the 12 Steps for Spiritual Growth | John Ortberg on Beneath the Headlines 1:05:20

24d ago1:05:20

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In this thought-provoking episode of Beneath the Headlines, host Mike Woodruff sits down with pastor, speaker, and bestselling author John Ortberg to discuss his latest book, Steps: How the 12 Steps Can Help Anyone Grow Spiritually. With over 40 years in ministry and a deep focus on spiritual formation, John shares profound insights on how the prin…

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420: ‘The Best Hatched Plan’, With Glenn Fleishman 2:08:24

27d ago2:08:24

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Special guest Glenn Fleishman returns to the show for episode 420 on 4/20, but everyone’s sober, I swear. Topics include Trump’s dumb tariffs and Glenn’s smart new edition of his book Six Centuries of Type & Printing. Sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Notion: Try the powerful, easy-to-us…

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What Everyone Gets Wrong About Church Finances: $100 Billion, Tithing, & Charity - Aaron Miller | 86 56:52

27d ago56:52

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Aaron Miller is a professor at the BYU Marriott School of Business and an expert in nonprofit management, ethics, and faith-based finance. In this episode, we dive deep into LDS Church finances, including tithing, investments, and the Church’s charitable donations. Aaron brings insight into how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints manage…

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324. Grand Prize Winners Randyn Bartholomew, Writer, and Jordan Smajstrla, Illustrator 58:42

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On the evening of Thursday, April 10, 2025 at the 41st Annual Writers of the Future and the 36th Annual Illustrators of the Future L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards Gala in the genres of Science Fiction and Fantasy, Randyn C. J. Bartholomew from Brooklyn, NY was named the 2025 Grand Prize Writer Winner and Jordan Smajstrla of Boerne, TX was named t…

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Ep.166 Fearless Business: Leading With Impact, Purpose, and Fulfillment, with Robin Waite | Leadership podcasts for new founders 1:21:38

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Are you fulfilled at work? As a leader? As a business-owner? It's not a loaded question, but it is an important one. This week on Leading with Integrity, I'll be chatting with Business Coach, Author, and Entrepreneur Robin Waite, who shares his journey from running a marketing agency to becoming a business coach. Key themes of the conversation incl…

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Latter-day Saints In Madrid React To General Conference - April 2025 General Conference Roundtable | 85 1:29:18

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Our guest host Rebecca Devonas from Scripture Central travelled to Madrid to meet with a group of local Spanish Latter-day Saints from all different walks of life to see what they thought of the most recent General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.. We do this every 6 months, and this is the fourth time, as I love to se…

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Ep.165: The Alchemy of Leadership and How To Apply Lessons of History to Being a Better Leader Today, with Emma Gabor | Leadership podcasts 1:02:31

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Last week we talked about the science of leadership, and this week we're making a sharp turn to the alchemy, magic, and historical perspective on it, and on life and society more generally. To help me do that, I'm joined by Emma Gabor, a Cultural Leader, Historian and Storyteller. Emma shares her journey as a cultural entrepreneur and the lessons l…

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Ayisha Tabbassum - AI Upskilling: A New Era of Workforce Empowerment 35:34

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The conversation this week is with Ayisha Tabbassum. Ayisha is a visionary technology leader with more than 10 years of experience in driving business infused technology initiatives and digital transformation in large enterprises. She's the founder and CEO of One Stop for Cloud, senior vice president at the New World Foundation and holds a master's…

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Bible Scholar's Guide For Improving Latter-day Saint Easter Celebrations - Trevan Hatch | 84 1:06:29

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Trevan Hatch is the Bible, Religious Studies, and Middle East specialist in the Lee Library at Brigham Young University, and is also adjunct professor in the Department of Ancient Scripture. Trevan co-wrote "Greater Love Hath No Man": A Latter-day Saint Guide to Celebrating the Easter Season with Eric Huntsman. I wanted to speak to Eric after the C…

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Ep.164: The Science of Leadership and How to Lead Like a Four-Star General, with Tom Collins | Leadership podcasts 1:19:05

2M ago1:19:05

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Like anything involving people, leadership can be a pretty subjective concept, which is why I always love exploring the more objective side of it, and who better to get some insights into that from than @Tom Collins, host of The Science of Leadership podcast and author of the upcoming book, The Four Stars of Leadership. In our conversation today, w…

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323. Robert Hatch: How Does a Writer Go About Getting A Book Made Into a Movie 1:02:05

2M ago1:02:05

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Robert Hatch has over thirty years experience as a director/producer/writer of dramatic films, documentaries, and television series, and his films have received over three hundred awards and honors from film festivals in the U.S. and internationally.He stated that he is always on the lookout for new material to turn into movies.…

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We Ranked The Best General Conference Talks Of All-Time - David Snell | 83 1:18:13

2M ago1:18:13

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David Snell is the host of the Keystone podcast (@keystonelds). As we anticipate the April 2025 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I thought it would be fun for David Snell and I to rank our top 5 General Conference talks and General Conference moments. Make sure you join along in the comments, and we hope you en…

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Ep.163: The Mode Switch: Digital Overwhelm, Communication, & the Future of Work with Craig Mattson | Leadership podcasts 1:20:58

2M ago1:20:58

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What mode of work are you in in your life right now? If you don't know the answer, then tune in to this week's episode of Leading with Integrity, because we're going to find out what some of those modes look like. I'm joined by Dr. Craig Mattson to discuss the nuances of communication in the workplace, particularly focusing on indirect communicatio…

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Caroline Holden - How Artists Will Shape the Future of Tech 41:17

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The conversation this week is with Caroline Holden. Caroline is a dynamic creative technologist with more than seven years of experience across startups, venture capital, and media in Minneapolis and New York City. She's known for delivering impressive growth, including 10,000% year-over-year sales increase at Mercado, boosting YouTube engagement b…

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322. David Howard From Galaxy Quest Story and Screenplay to Newly Published Author 59:37

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David Howard, renowned for his screenplay of DreamWorks’ Galaxy Quest, brings a wealth of experience from television and live theatre. Interestingly, his spot on the podcast isn’t just due to his film industry credentials. The mix-up between Galaxy Press and Galaxy Quest, a common occurrence at conventions where fans routinely confuse the two, made…

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ILW25 Bonus Episode: My Leadership Legacy - Values and Collaboration for International Leadership Week 2025 | Leadership podcasts 21:09

2M ago21:09

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In this episode, I'll be celebrating International Leadership Week by discussing the theme of leadership legacy. I emphasize the importance of understanding one's leadership values and how they shape the legacy a leader leaves behind. And will reflect on the core values of Leading with Integrity: putting people before profit, the significance of fo…

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Historian's Mind-blowing Insights About The Coming Forth Of The Book Of Mormon - Don Bradley | 82 1:07:46

2M ago1:07:46

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Don Bradley is an author and historian specialising in the beginnings of the Latter-day Saint restoration. I wanted to speak to Don in line with the 195th anniversary of the publishing of the Book of Mormon, it's always so fun to learn about Don's Book of Mormon insights - it challenges me to ask more inspired questions in my Book of Mormon study. …

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419: ‘Podcasting Technology Cadence’, With MG Siegler 2:28:58

2M ago2:28:58

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MG Siegler returns to the show to talk about the drama surrounding Siri and Apple Intelligence. Sponsored by: WorkOS: The modern identity platform for B2B SaaS — free up to 1 million monthly active users. Check out their latest features from Launch Week. BetterHelp: Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp and get on your way to being your best self…

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Ep.162: Operational Excellence, Positive Culture, and Leadership in Scaling Businesses, with Emma Rainville | Leadership podcasts 59:56

2M ago59:56

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Want to achieve operational excellence in your team? Then don't miss this week's episode of Leading with Integrity. I'm joined by Emma Rainville, also known as the 'Wizard of Ops', to discuss the critical role of company culture in achieving operational excellence. Emma shares her journey to becoming a COO, the release of her book 'Scope', and the …

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321. Jen Finelli The Meaning and Purpose of Suffering in Storytelling 59:50

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Jen Finelli is a physician and injured adventurer. Her real-life adventures have ranged from the funny and silly (like getting herself locked in a German nunnery by accident) to the beautiful (like scuba diving with sharks) to the severe and tragic (like breaking her spirit as she held the dying and watched sexual assault victims suffer without jus…

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What Latter-day Saints Can Learn From Ancient Jewish Feasts & Festivals - Lynda Cherry | 81 1:04:35

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Lynda Cherry is the author of 'The Feasts & Festivals of the Messiah.' I wanted to speak to Lynda in the build-up to the Easter season about what we as Latter-day Saints can learn about Jesus Christ and the Gospel from the ancient Jewish feasts and festivals. Some highlights from this episode include why Lynda loves to study Judaism, why Latter-day…

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Ep.161: Leading from the Eye of the Storm; Staying Calm and Avoiding the Jerks, People-First Leadership, with Kristin Zhivago | Leadership 1:13:43

2M ago1:13:43

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What do you do if there's a jerk in your team (a.k.a. a toxic individual) who is having a detrimental impact on the productivity, happiness, and wellbeing of the rest of the team? Step 1: Stay calm! And that's really a recurring theme of this episode with my latest guest, Kristin Zhivago. We discuss why leaders need to be the calm in the room, the …

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Jean Machart - From Digital Transformation to AI-Driven Healthcare 33:46

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The conversation this week is with Jean Machart. Jean is a transformation executive leading companies by applying digital and artificial intelligence to create future-forward products, services, and experiences. She enables growth at scale with industry-leading companies, Fortune 5 Healthcare, Fortune 200 Financial Services, and more, and is prepar…

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320. Michael La Ronn Building a Writing Career While Raising a Family and a Full Time Job 58:31

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Michael La Ronn built a writing career publishing 10-12 books per year while raising a family, working a full time job, and even attending law school classes in the evenings. In this interviews, we discuss how he has juggled all this and maintained a very positive outlook.Learn more at www.michaellaronn.com…

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Groundbreaking New Research On Why Marriage Still Matters In 2025 - Andrea Mrozek & Peter Jon Mitchell | 80 59:55

2M ago59:55

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Andrea Mrozek and Peter Jon Mitchell are co-authors of the important new book 'I Do...Why Marriage Still Matters.' I wanted to speak to Andrea and Peter Jon to learn of the advantages of those who are married in comparison to those in other situations such as cohabiting and why the sometimes-labelled 'archaic' setup of traditional marriage still ho…

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418: ‘Putting a Stink on the Letter X’, With Craig Hockenberry 2:42:03

2M ago2:42:03

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Craig Hockenberry returns to the show. Topics include Apple’s new hardware this week — M3 iPad Airs, A16 regular iPads, M4 MacBook Airs, and the M4 Max and surprising M3 Ultra Mac Studios. And we go deep on The Iconfactory’s years-in-the-making new app, Tapestry — a universal timeline for the Internet. Exclusively sponsored by: Google Gemini: Chat …

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Ep.160: Building Connections While Loving What You Do; Podcasting, Leadership, and Legacy, with Alex Sanfilippo | Leadership podcasts 1:06:54

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There are a few people without whom Leading with Integrity wouldn't exist today, without doubt one of those people is my guest this week, Alex Sanfilippo. Podcast Royalty. Founder of Podmatch. Excellent guest. In this episode Alex shares his entrepreneurial journey, emphasising the importance of integrity, the joy of the journey, and why he is so p…

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What's It Like To Serve In The General Relief Society Presidency? - Reyna Aburto | 79 1:01:56

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Reyna Aburto served on the General Relief Society Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 2017-2022. I wanted to speak to Sister Aburto to celebrate the 183rd anniversary of the Relief Society and hear what it's like to serve in the Presidency and what she's learned from meeting Relief Society sisters around the globe. So…

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319. Edward Ashton and the Making of the Movie Mickey 17 1:00:38

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Today’s guest is Edward Ashton, author of "Mickey 7" along with his most recent title "The Fourth Consort."His novel, "Mickey 7" has been made into the just released movie "Mickey 17."When Edward is not writing his international bestselling novels, he enjoys cancer research, teaching quantum physics to sullen graduate students, and whittling.https:…

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Ep.159: [BONUS] A Month of Resilience; Summing Up | Leadership podcasts for new managers 32:40

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Following on from our month-long mini-series on Resilience in the workplace, this bonus episode explores the nuanced concept of resilience through various expert insights, focusing on its definitions, the importance of building resilient teams, personal and organizational resilience, and the role of flexibility and connection in fostering resilienc…

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Ep.158: Building Resilient Businesses - Creativity, Innovation, and the Power of Ideas, with Jodie Newman | Leadership podcasts 1:06:24

3M ago1:06:24

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What is the link between creativity, great ideas and resilience? My guest this week is the perfect person to help answer that question - Jodie Newman of the Business Allotment joins me for the final episode in this month's mini-series on Resilience. We discuss how flexibility is essential for creative thinking and resilience alike, especially when …

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Michael Pitt - When AI Listens Better Than We Do 29:41

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The conversation this week is with Michael Pitt, MD. Mike is an award winning educator, speaker, pediatrician, and entrepreneur. He's the co founder and CEO of Q-Rounds, a B2B SaaS for hospital systems, whose flagship product is a cloud based AI powered rounding cue, which provides notifications via text message to families of when to expect the …

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417: ‘Nothing Is Possible’, With Paul Kafasis 2:00:43

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Special guest: Paul Kafasis. Special topics: Siri/Super Bowl nonsense, “Gulf of Mexico/America” nonsense, the iPhone 16e gets announced, and a veritable Bond villain buys the rights to the James Bond movie franchise. Sponsored by: Listen Later: Turn articles into podcasts and listen on the go, with AI-powered narration. Unofficial but surprisingly …

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318. Announcing Ark Press Where Humans Win in the End 1:04:47

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Dave Butler, pen name DJ Butler, and David Afsharirad have created a new publisher, Ark Press. Dave Butler was a guest on episode 246, discussing navigating right and wrong in storytelling.Ark Press mission is to provide stories where humans win in the end.In this episode, we discuss a new press called Ark Press and an exciting writing competition—…

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"My Son Was Beheaded By ISIS": A Mother's Journey Of Healing & Forgiveness - Diane Foley | 78 56:11

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Diane Foley is the Mother of James (Jim) Foley who was publicly beheaded by ISIS militants in Syria in 2014. Diane is the subject of the book 'American Mother' by Colum McCann and created the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation to work with governments and families of those taken hostage by terrorists. I wanted to speak to Diane about how God and her …

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Ep.157: Resilience and Well-being in a Fast-Paced World; The Future of Mental Health, with Andrew Ronchetto | Leadership podcasts 1:20:24

3M ago1:20:24

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What are you doing to look after your people's well-being? In part 3 of this month's mini-series, I'll be talking with Andrew Ronchetto about resilience in the workplace, the need for leaders to listen to their teams, and why companies should integrate wellness into thier business strategies. We explore Andrew's personal journey towards understandi…

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317. Toni Weisskopf, Baen Books, on the Future of Publishing 59:50

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Toni Weisskopf is an American science fiction editor and the publisher of Baen Books. She has won the Phoenix Award, the Rebel Award, and the Neffy Award for best editor. She uses the nom de plume T. K. F. Weisskopf as an anthology editor.Writers of the Future and Toni initially met in New York in 1989, where she was a volunteer helping at the Awar…

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