Best Manufacturing Execution Systems Podcasts (2025)

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Unlock the Power of Leadership: Inside the Electrolux Manufacturing System (EMS) with Sandro Casagrande 8:27

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In this preview episode, Mark Graban talks with Sandro Casagrande of Electrolux about the upcoming KaiNexus webinar: “Unlock the Power of Leadership: The Electrolux Manufacturing System (EMS) Way.” Register for the full webinar (Dec 10, 1 pm ET): https://info.kainexus.com/unlock-the-power-of-leadership-the-electrolux-management-system-ems-way/webin…

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The Battle of Agincourt, 1415: Longbowmen, Bands of Brothers, and Henry V’s Triumph 53:15

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From Shakespeare's 'band of brothers' speech to its appearances in numerous films, Agincourt rightfully has a place among a handful of conflicts whose names are immediately recognized around the world. The Battle of Agincourt, fought in 1415, is famous for the decisive role of the English and Welsh longbowmen, who—despite being significantly outnum…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 46 - J.R. Covey 40:27

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On this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, host Andrew Ballard talks with J.R. Covey—sales psychologist, OneAccord principal, and creator of Narrative Powered Success—about the stories that drive or destroy performance. J.R. explains how cognitive behavioral and narrative therapy principles reveal the fears, habits, and self-limiting beliefs tha…

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JFK: The Engineered Execution – Hidden Plots, Shadow Networks, and the Manufactured Patsy 40:27

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The time was November 22, 1963 when the President of the United States, JFK was assassinated. Traumatized by the event, many citizens became stunned by the event, too much at the time to question the incident. Since then we have been analyzing the shooting questioning the official story and blaming the CIA for orchestrating the assassination. But i…

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#111: The Three Factors That Drive Business Value in PLM 47:01

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In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Jonathan Scott and Juliann Grant sit down with Oleg Shilovitsky, CEO and co-founder of OpenBOM, for a candid conversation about why so many engineering and manufacturing companies struggle with product data—and what they can do differently. Oleg breaks down the realities of managing produc…

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The Truth About Innovation in AEC | Landon Messal 1:16:34

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Built With Purpose, host Chris Fay sits down with Landon Messal, Founder & CEO of Site Marker, for a deep, forward-looking conversation about technology, process, and purpose inside the AEC industry. From the origins of Site Marker, born directly from real pain in the civil engineering field, to the rapid acceler…

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Clarence Dillon: The Roaring 20s Wall Street Baron Who Wrote the Rules for Corporate Takeovers, Junk Bonds, and Bankruptcy 45:11

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J.P. Morgan, John D. Rockefeller, and Charles E. Mitchell are names that come to mind when thinking of the most prominent icons of wealth and influence during the Roaring Twenties. Yet the one figure who has escaped notice is an enigmatic banker by the name of Clarence Dillon. In the 1920s, as he rose in wealth and influence, Dillon became one of t…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 45 - Kim Frost 37:41

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On this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, Andrew Ballard talks with Kim Frost, founder of Frost Connections and Managing Principal at OneAccord, about the truth behind why hiring feels harder than ever. Kim breaks down what most leaders get wrong—not a hiring problem, but a clarity problem—and how alignment, transparency, and preparation turn g…

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Special: Epstein Files will be released… will they? 8:02

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Congress voted to release the long awaited Epstein Files after years of going back and forth. Will we see the true contents or will it be a redacted version? When it comes to control you can be sure they master the streams of information going to the public and what we will be left with are the crumbs.…

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A Utah Indian Chief Controlled the 1800s Mountain West Through Slave Trading, Building Pioneer Trails, Horse Stealing, and Becoming Mormon 1:00:05

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The American Indian leader Wakara was among the most influential and feared men in the nineteenth-century American West. He and his pan-tribal cavalry of horse thieves and slave traders dominated the Old Spanish Trail, the region’s most important overland route. They widened the trail and expanded its watering holes, reshaping the environmental and…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 44 - Nick Knutsen 36:45

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On this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, Andrew Ballard talks with Nick Knutsen, founder of Tahoma Tech and principal at OneAccord, about how conversation intelligence is changing the way B2B sales teams operate. With a background spanning Amazon Web Services, Zoom, and AI innovation, Nick explains how recording, analyzing, and automating meet…

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Bill Gates Reverses Emphasis on Climate Change, COP30 Conference 2025 in Brazil 39:34

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Did Bill Gates reverse his position on Climate Change? The 190 countries signed onto the Climate Change agenda met in Brazil for the COP30 Climate Change Conference in which they discus the concerns over the environment and colaborate on how to handle it. They expect 1.3 trillion dollars to address the crisis. To them we are in a dangerous catastro…

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Bridging the Gap Between Purchasing and Sales | Executive Sessions Podcast 49:37

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On MiddleGround’s twenty-fifth episode of Executive Sessions, John Stewart, our Founding and Managing Partner, joins industry experts John Miller and Victor Roos to explore the relationship between purchasing and sales, and why alignment between these two functions is critical to every manufacturing operation. This episode covers: 1. How communicat…

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#110: Starting Smart: PLM, MES, and Winning Digital Engineering Implementations 44:45

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In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with Razorleaf’s Vice President of Business Development, Derek Neiding, to unpack how manufacturers can start smart when implementing complex digital engineering systems like PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and MES (Manufacturing Execution Syste…

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Between the Builds: The Hidden Power of True Servant Leadership 13:30

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Between the Builds, host Chris Fay reflects on last week’s conversation with Al Petrangeli, diving deeper into one of the most foundational principles of effective leadership: servant leadership. Chris breaks down what servant leadership really means, how to distinguish it from simply “being a servant,” and why t…

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Why Did Rome Fall? Wrong Question. How Did it Last 2,000 Years Despite Changing its Religion, Language, and Government? 53:46

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Rome began as a pagan, Latin-speaking city state in central Italy during the early Iron Age and ended as a Christian, Greek-speaking empire as the age of gunpowder dawned. Everything about it changed, except its Roman identity. This was due to a unique willingness among Romans to include new people as citizens, an openness to new ideas, and an unpa…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 43 - Lawrence Lerner 16:20

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On this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, Nick Anderson and Lawrence Lerner dig into one of the most critical—and most misunderstood—elements of leadership: trust. They unpack what real trust looks like between boards and executives, why “the job of the board is not to run the company,” and how communication, clarity, and clean agreements shape…

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The Real Deadwood: A Gold Rush Town Built in a War Zone but Obliterated in an Inferno 37:30

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Gunslinging, gold-panning, stagecoach robbing, whiskey guzzling – the myth and infamy of the American West is synonymous with its most famous town: Deadwood, South Dakota. The storied mining town sprang up in early 1876 and came raining down in ashes only three years later, destined to become food for the imagination and a nostalgic landmark that n…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 42 - Kurtis Hanni 53:53

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On this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, Nick Anderson talks with Kurtis Hanni, Founder of Bison CFO, about where profit really goes—and why it disappears as you scale. Together they unpack the hidden mechanics behind pricing, margin erosion, overhead creep, and the operational blind spots that quietly drain cash. Kurtis brings clarity to fina…

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Corporate Esoterica: The Occult Origins & Symbolism Behind Major Companies 46:54

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Would you ever think the logo designs behind corporate imagery comes from ancient occult symbols? Could the companies themselves have a spiritual context that lead them spiritually? The coincidence is just too similar to be accidental. We examine the symbols in some tech companies and corporate logo and an explanation what they may mean. Could the …

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#109: Digital Product Series | What is Propel PVM Platform 36:37

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In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott continue their digital product series with Eric Schrader, Chief Product Officer at Propel Software. Together, they explore how Propel’s Product Value Management (PVM) platform expands beyond traditional PLM to unify teams, processes, and data across the ent…

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How Grit and Grace Built a Billion-Dollar Culture | Al Petrangeli 54:41

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Built With Purpose, host Chris Fay sits down with Al Petrangeli, COO at Carroll Daniel Construction and former CEO of Balfour Beatty’s Southeast Region, to explore what it takes to lead with humility while driving massive growth. From growing up in an Italian family restaurant to leading billion-dollar constructi…

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America's Pacific Dawn: The Spanish-American War Ushered In Global Reach and Savage Conflict 55:59

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Clara Barton, the founder of the Red Cross, was in Havana in 1898, investigating the terrible conditions endured by Cubans whom the Spanish government had forced into concentration camps, where an estimated 425,000 people died of disease and starvation. While she was there, the American warship USS Maine exploded in Havana's harbor, which served as…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 41 - John Steckler 54:37

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On this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, Nick Anderson sits down with John Steckler, a veteran sales strategist and OneAccord Partner, to unpack the real mechanics of growth. From self-storage to high tech to healthcare, John has spent decades helping companies stuck in decline rediscover how to sell, price, and scale smarter. He shares why fr…

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The Unhealed Wounds of WW2 POWs and Combat Veterans 50:10

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Nearly 16.4 million Americans served in the U.S. Armed Forces in World War II, and for millions of survivors, the fighting left many of them physically and mentally broken for life. There was a 25% death rate in Japanese POW camps like Bataan, where starvation and torture were rampant, and fierce battles against suicidal Imperial Japanese forces, l…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 40 - Rob Torres 22:53

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On this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, Nick Anderson talks with Rob Torres, District Manager at Insperity, about strategy, growth, and the real-world value of people. Rob breaks down what a PEO (Professional Employer Organization) actually does—and how Insperity helps companies turn HR from a cost center into a competitive advantage. Drawing…

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SHADOW PUPPETEERS: Politicians Controlled by the Illuminati 49:59

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Are our leaders elected, or are they actors on a stage controlled by shadow puppeteers? We’ll dig into the alleged shadow government, the networks operating that many call “the Illuminati” who pull the strings, and expose the hidden workers leveraged to contribute to their dark agenda. How do they control this supposed network?…

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#108 Digital Product Series: Who is First Resonance 32:48

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In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott continue the Digital Product Series with a deep dive into First Resonance, a company redefining how modern manufacturers operate. Our guest, Devin Patel, Head of Solutions at First Resonance, shares how their flagship platform ION—a modular, data-driven fac…

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Between the Builds: Letting Go to Grow 15:52

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Between the Builds, host Chris Fay reflects on his conversation with Tony Iannessa, Founder and CEO of BIG Construction, to explore one of the hardest truths in leadership. Sometimes the thing holding your company back is you. Using Tony’s shift from “BIG 1.0” to “BIG 2.0" as a framework, Chris breaks down what i…

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Robert McNamara Thought Enough Data Could Win Any War. Instead, It Led America to the Vietnam Quagmire 1:00:21

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Robert S. McNamara, who was Secretary of Defense during JFK and LBJ’s administrations, and one of the chief architects of the Vietnam war, made a shocking confession in his 1995 memoir. He said “We were wrong, terribly wrong.” McNamara believed this as early as 1965, that the Vietnam War was unwinnable. Yet, instead of urging U.S. forces to exit, h…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 39 - John Martinka 49:52

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On this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, Nick Anderson and John Martinka of Nokomis Advisors dive deep into growth by acquisition—when it works, when it doesn’t, and what it really takes to make it pay off. They unpack why some owners chase “boring business” deals with no cash down and lose, while others scale smart through strategic buys, int…

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The Philistine Connection: Do the Roots of October 7 Go Back 3,000 Years? 36:24

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The October 7th attacks of Hamas on Israel were an unprecedented, surprise incursion by land, sea, and air that stunned the world and prompted Israel to declare war. The attacks, which included massacres in Israeli communities and a music festival, resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals and the capture of some 251 hosta…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 38 - Harrison Schenck 43:56

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On this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, Nick Anderson sits down with Harrison Schenck—entrepreneur, consultant, and founder of Clients Through Social (CTS) Incubator—to talk about the hard truth behind leaving your W-2 for independent consulting. Harrison shares how a layoff and a missed moment with his son pushed him to build a million-follo…

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Christian Nationalism and the False Kingdom Movement 34:02

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A Christian Nationalist movement became present in previous years leading questions of its legitimacy as a Christian political lobby. The visible surge of “Christian Nationalism” had ignited in 2016 with Trump, which re-energized post-2024 election. However, has faith become politically branded with a lobby to entice voting in the Christian churche…

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Episode 24: developing strong teams - data, transparency, and genuine connection 46:48

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On MiddleGround’s twenty-fourth episode of executive sessions, John Stewart, our Founding and Managing Partner, sits down with Kelly Myers, Managing Director on our Financial Operations Team, and Greg Ramfos, CEO of Dura-Shiloh, to explore one of the most essential and complex aspects of leadership: developing strong teams. This episode covers: 1. …

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#107- Digital Engineering’s New Frontier: Innovation Across 300+ Startups 41:05

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In this episode, the team reconnects with Michael Finocchiaro to unpack his research into 300+ startups transforming the digital engineering landscape. From PLM and CAD to industrial AI and adaptive manufacturing, Michael reveals how new technologies, global innovation hubs, and AI-driven design tools are reshaping how products are developed, simul…

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The Founder Who’s Changing How the World Sees Construction | Tony Iannessa 59:36

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Built With Purpose, host Chris Fay sits down with Tony Iannessa, Founder and CEO of BIG Construction, to explore what it takes to build a high-performing, values-driven company from the ground up. From the early “Big 1.0” days of grit and long hours to the evolution into “Big 2.0,” Tony shares how he learned to s…

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The Thucydides Trap: How A Rising Athens Made The Peloponnesian War Inevitable 46:29

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The Peloponnesian War is considered one of the most famous wars of the ancient world not only because it was a massive and devastating conflict that reshaped the Greek world, but also because its thorough documentation by the historian Thucydides transformed how we understand history and war. On the face of it, the Peloponnesian War, fought over 20…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 37 - Chris Stitt 36:55

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On this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, Andrew Ballard talks with author and former U.S. Diplomatic Security Service special agent Chris Stitt, founder of CrisisLead LLC and author of Scaling Pyramids: Leadership Lessons from a Mid-Level Bureaucrat. Chris unpacks how structure, process, and leadership intersect—why managing programs isn’t the…

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Leaner, Smarter, Faster, and More Connected 12:54

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Send us a text In this episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams unpack the new white paper “Leaner, Smarter, Faster, and More Connected: Supply Chains Evolve to Meet Rising Volatility and Cost Pressures,” produced by Reuters Events: Supply Chain in partnership with CargoWise. Drawing on insights from over 450 logistics…

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How UMass Memorial Health Built a Culture of Continuous Improvement 10:22

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The blog post This blog summarizes key insights from a comprehensive whitepaper detailing UMass Memorial Health's remarkable transformation journey. When Dr. Eric Dickson stepped into the CEO role at UMass Memorial Health (UMMH) in 2013, he inherited what most would consider an impossible situation. The healthcare system was hemorrhaging money with…

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The Free French Army in North Africa, 1940-1945 49:37

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One of the principal architects of Allied Victory in North Africa during World War Two was French General Louis Dio. His importance in North Africa lies in his role as a key leader of the Free French forces and a trusted subordinate to General Philippe Leclerc. He participated in every battle from Douala to the Fezzan Campaigns in the early 1940s. …

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 36 - Wade Sugiyama 1:14:27

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On this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, Nick Anderson sits down with Wade Sugiyama—StoryBrand Certified Guide, marketing strategist, and founder of Guide the Hero Consulting—to unpack how storytelling transforms business. Wade shares how the “hero versus guide” mindset shift reshapes marketing, leadership, and brand messaging in an age where …

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Ancient Gods Baal and Molech Still Present in Today's New World Order 41:59

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The ancient gods have long since been gone. Or have they? The ancient gods Baal, Molech, Ashteroth, Ishtar, Isis may not be name necessarily, but their aspects permeate through social culture in other forms. What practice and activity we carry out, the reverence of nature, promiscuity, even social justice take on principles in ideologies of the rit…

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#106: Digital Product Series | Who is Propel Software 42:51

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In this episode, the Razorleaf team continues the Digital Product Series by spotlighting Propel Software—a next-generation PLM company built on the Salesforce platform. Juliann and Jonathan sit down with Tom Shoemaker, VP of Product Marketing at Propel, to explore how the company is redefining product lifecycle management by unifying engineering, s…

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Between the Builds: The Power of Connection and Real-Time Recognition 11:41

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Episode Summary: In this Between the Builds reflection, host Chris Fay reflects on his recent conversation with Chris Dornfeld, co-founder of Whistle Rewards which was acquired by One10 where he now serves as Executive Vice President of Product Strategy. Fay dives into the science of immediate recognition, exploring how micro-rewards can reshape wo…

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An Inventor’s Quest to Build a Pneumatic Subway System in 1870s New York 45:11

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Alfred Beach built America’s first operational subway in secret beneath 1860s Manhattan, decades before the city’s official electric subway line in 1904. He designed and commissioned a 300-foot-long, eight-foot-diameter tunnel 20 feet underground, built with a tunneling machine he invented for this purpose. The car moved quietly and silently, pushe…

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Ask Us Anything: Habits, Leadership, and What’s Next at KaiNexus 29:42

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In this special “Ask Us Anything” episode, Mark Graban and KaiNexus CEO Greg Jacobson answer listener-submitted questions and share candid thoughts on: 🔁 The five habit cues (and how to use them for lasting change) 📚 Books that shape how leaders think and grow—including new takes on familiar topics 🔍 What it really means when a measure becomes a ta…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 35 - Steve Nasca 27:13

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On this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, host Andrew Ballard talks with Steve Nasca, Principal at OneAccord and seasoned CEO, about what happens when a company outgrows its founder. Steve breaks down the “Founder’s Dilemma”—the moment when a craftsperson’s talent builds a business that exceeds their capacity to lead it. Drawing from 25+ years …

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Spirited Rivalry: Did Ireland or Scotland Invent Whisky? 48:53

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There’s a divide between Scotland and Ireland as fierce as the Protestant/Catholic split during the Thirty Years’ War or the battles between Sunnis and Shias in the Iran-Iraq War of the 1980s. It’s the debate over who invented whisky. Both Ireland and Scotland claim to have originated the spirit. Ireland cites its early monastic traditions and the …