Best Starling Developer Podcasts (2025)

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Constraints, Playfulness & Ethics: 3 Lessons for Leading in the AI Age | Dr Vlad Glaveanu 40:22

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1d ago40:22

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Dr Vlad Glaveanu shares three essential lessons for executives navigating AI: embrace constraints, foster playfulness, and keep ethics at the centre. _________________________ How should leaders think about AI and creativity? In this episode, Mark Blackwell speaks with Dr Vlad Glaveanu, Professor of Psychology at Dublin City University, founder of …

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From Inside Out to Outside In: Aligning Teams Around User Needs with Rich Allen 45:04

9d ago45:04

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Most organisations plan strategy with the outside world in mind, then implement it using unchanged internal structures. The result? Good teams with clear intentions still end up working at cross purposes. In this episode, Rich Allen, author of User Needs Mapping, shows us how to shift from "inside out" to "outside in" thinking—anchoring change on w…

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Why Smart Companies Miss Disruption: The 3 Ghosts Blocking Innovation | Scott Anthony 31:37

14d ago31:37

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What if the best map for tomorrow’s chaos comes from a chef, a nappy, and a medieval wine press? We dive into epic disruptions—the kind that turn what’s complex and costly into something simple and affordable—and trace the repeatable patterns behind them. Scott Anthony, clinical professor at Tuck and longtime collaborator of Clayton Christensen, jo…

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What can starlings teach us about business strategy? (AI voices Arkaro content) 13:38

21d ago13:38

13:38

Welcome to the Arkaro Insights podcast. This episode is based on original content developed by Arkaro. At Arkaro, we're committed to innovation in everything we do—including how we share our insights. We've utilised advanced AI technology to transform our written expertise into this conversational format, making our content more accessible and conv…

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Why AI Implementations Fail – and How PEOPLE Can Fix It | Barry Eustance & Mark Blackwell 40:17

28d ago40:17

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Most AI projects don’t stumble on models or math—they stumble on people. We unpack the research behind those eye‑watering failure rates and show how human needs predict whether AI turns into momentum or frustration. With Mark Blackwell of Arkaro back on the mic, we trace the biggest missteps to six essentials from Hilary Scarlett’s SPACES model: se…

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Why Traditional Management Fails & How Adaptive Organisations Succeed with Erica Engelen 45:05

1M ago45:05

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Volatility is rising, complexity is everywhere, and the old playbook of adding people, tools, and process is slowing teams down. We sit down with Erica Engelen to unpack what an adaptive organisation really looks like and how leaders can move from control to flow without losing quality or momentum. The beehive is our metaphor: self-managing, high t…

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The Neuroscience of Collaboration: Understanding the SPACES Model with Hilary Scarlett 35:57

1M ago35:57

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Your brain wants to help you collaborate, but its first job is survival—which means threat detection often wins over clear thinking. We dig into how to design teams and projects that quiet the alarm bells and unlock focus, trust, and creativity, using practical neuroscience you can apply today. With Hilary Scarlett, author of Neuroscience for Organ…

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AI & the Octopus Organization with Stephen Wunker 31:39

2M ago31:39

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What if the smartest way to lead through AI isn’t more tech, but a new anatomy for your organisation? We bring on innovation strategist and author Stephen Wunker to unpack a vivid blueprint inspired by an unlikely teacher: the octopus. Instead of sprinkling “AI fairy dust” on old processes, we dig into how distributed intelligence, clear guardrails…

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Beyond Sales Intelligence: How Win-Loss Analysis Drives Cross-Functional Excellence (AI voices Arkaro content) 21:13

2M ago21:13

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Welcome to the Arkaro Insights podcast. This episode is based on original content developed by Arkaro. At Arkaro, we're committed to innovation in everything we do—including how we share our insights. We've utilised advanced AI technology to transform our written expertise into this conversational format, making our content more accessible and conv…

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Innovation Insights: How Jobs to Be Done Transforms Product Development with Scott Burleson 44:18

2M ago44:18

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Your customers aren’t loyal to you; they’re loyal to the outcome after hiring your product. That single shift powers this deep dive with Scott Burleson, veteran product leader, author of The Jobs to Be Done Pyramid, and former John Deere innovator who helped turn a “don’t add anything” brief into a premium launch that outsold the economy model. We …

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When Plans and Goals Aren’t Enough: The Strategy Implementation Crisis (AI voices Arkaro content) 38:16

2M ago38:16

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Welcome to the Arkaro Insights podcast. This episode is based on original content developed by Arkaro. At Arkaro, we're committed to innovation in everything we do—including how we share our insights. We've utilised advanced AI technology to transform our written expertise into this conversational format, making our content more accessible and conv…

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Governance: The Critical Link Between Innovation and Commercial Success (AI voices Arkaro content) 27:01

3M ago27:01

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Welcome to the Arkaro Insights podcast. This episode is based on original content developed by Arkaro. At Arkaro, we're committed to innovation in everything we do—including how we share our insights. We've utilised advanced AI technology to transform our written expertise into this conversational format, making our content more accessible and conv…

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AI & Strategy: Why implementation remains human (AI voices Arkaro content) 15:48

3M ago15:48

15:48

Welcome to the Arkaro Insights podcast. This episode is based on original content developed by Arkaro. At Arkaro, we're committed to innovation in everything we do—including how we share our insights. We've utilised advanced AI technology to transform our written expertise into this conversational format, making our content more accessible and conv…

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From Technical Expert to Effective Leader: Navigating the Transition with Garrett Forsythe 29:56

3M ago29:56

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Emotional intelligence emerges as the critical foundation for effective leadership in this candid conversation with executive coach Garrett Forsythe. Drawing from decades of corporate experience, Garrett articulates why technically brilliant professionals often struggle when transitioning to leadership roles - they've been rewarded for knowing answ…

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Beyond the Tyranny of the Mid-Case: Rethinking How We Design Strategy with Pete Compo 33:01

3M ago33:01

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What happens when we fundamentally misunderstand one of strategy's most powerful tools? In this thought-provoking conversation with returning guest Pete Compo, we tackle the frequently misunderstood concept of scenarios and their crucial role in strategic thinking. When uncertainty looms large, many organizations default to familiar approaches—crea…

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The Hidden Truths Behind B2B Product Launch Failures (AI voices Arkaro content) 52:12

3M ago52:12

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Welcome to the Arkaro Insights podcast. This episode is based on original content developed by Arkaro. At Arkaro, we're committed to innovation in everything we do—including how we share our insights. We've utilised advanced AI technology to transform our written expertise into this conversational format, making our content more accessible and conv…

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From Parachutes to Profits with Adrian Stratta 31:24

3M ago31:24

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What if your business could adapt and thrive in chaos the way military units do? In this fascinating conversation, Adrian Stratta bridges two worlds that rarely intersect meaningfully - military operations and corporate leadership. As a retired officer from the British Parachute Regiment with 20 years of subsequent business transformation experienc…

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What flying a plane taught me about leading people with Barry Eustance 36:28

4M ago36:28

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What if the skills needed to navigate a commercial aircraft through crisis could transform how we lead organizations? Barry Eustance's remarkable journey from cockpit to corporate leadership reveals powerful parallels between aviation safety and organizational excellence. Barry's fascination with flying began at age five when a captain invited him …

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From Prototype to Production: When scale-up impacts product launch success (AI voices Arkaro content) 16:36

4M ago16:36

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Welcome to the Arkaro Insights podcast. This episode is based on original content developed by Arkaro. At Arkaro, we're committed to innovation in everything we do—including how we share our insights. We've utilised advanced AI technology to transform our written expertise into this conversational format, making our content more accessible and conv…

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The Prototyping Trap: How Testing Failures Destroy Product Launches (AI voices Arkaro content) 15:58

4M ago15:58

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Welcome to the Arkaro Insights podcast. This episode is based on original content developed by Arkaro. At Arkaro, we're committed to innovation in everything we do—including how we share our insights. We've utilised advanced AI technology to transform our written expertise into this conversational format, making our content more accessible and conv…

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The Power of Needs-Based Customer Segmentation in B2B (AI voices Arkaro content) 20:22

4M ago20:22

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Welcome to the Arkaro Insights podcast. This episode is based on original content developed by Arkaro. At Arkaro, we're committed to innovation in everything we do—including how we share our insights. We've utilised advanced AI technology to transform our written expertise into this conversational format, making our content more accessible and conv…

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10 Signs You Need to Adapt to VUCA: Is Your Organisation Ready for Today’s Reality? (AI voices Arkaro content) 7:26

4M ago7:26

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Welcome to the Arkaro Insights podcast. This episode is based on original content developed by Arkaro. At Arkaro, we're committed to innovation in everything we do—including how we share our insights. We've utilised advanced AI technology to transform our written expertise into this conversational format, making our content more accessible and conv…

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AI and the Future of Consulting - Embedding Strategy in Organisations (Just Great People podcast) 30:52

5M ago30:52

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What if the greatest threat to AI-powered strategy isn’t technological limitation, but human implementation failure? Following the publication of our article “AI, Strategy Implementation, and Human Collaboration”, I had the opportunity to explore these themes in depth with Barry Eustance on the Just Great People podcast. The conversation revealed f…

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Business Model Barriers: When Good Products Can't Reach Customers (AI voices Arkaro content) 18:51

5M ago18:51

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Welcome to the Arkaro Insights podcast. This episode is based on original content developed by Arkaro. At Arkaro, we're committed to innovation in everything we do—including how we share our insights. We've utilised advanced AI technology to transform our written expertise into this conversational format, making our content more accessible and conv…

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Strategy First: The Critical Missing Element in Failed Product Launches (AI voices Arkaro content) 18:53

5M ago18:53

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Welcome to the Arkaro Insights podcast. This episode is based on original content developed by Arkaro. At Arkaro, we're committed to innovation in everything we do—including how we share our insights. We've utilised advanced AI technology to transform our written expertise into this conversational format, making our content more accessible and conv…

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Building the Foundation: How Collaborative Culture Impacts Innovation Success (AI voices Arkaro content) 18:47

5M ago18:47

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Welcome to the Arkaro Insights podcast. This episode is based on original content developed by Arkaro. At Arkaro, we're committed to innovation in everything we do—including how we share our insights. We've utilised advanced AI technology to transform our written expertise into this conversational format, making our content more accessible and conv…

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IBP as a Change Catalyst: Leveraging Meeting Discipline for Success (AI voices Arkaro content) 14:53

5M ago14:53

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Welcome to the Arkaro Insights podcast. This episode is based on original content developed by Arkaro. At Arkaro, we're committed to innovation in everything we do—including how we share our insights. We've utilised advanced AI technology to transform our written expertise into this conversational format, making our content more accessible and conv…

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The KPI Paradox: How Corporate Giants Learned That Measuring Everything Means Managing Nothing (AI voices Arkaro content) 19:07

6M ago19:07

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Welcome to the Arkaro Insights podcast. This episode is based on original content developed by Arkaro. At Arkaro, we're committed to innovation in everything we do—including how we share our insights. We've utilised advanced AI technology to transform our written expertise into this conversational format, making our content more accessible and conv…

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When KPIs Go Wrong: Lessons from Cobras and Rats (AI voices Arkaro content) 13:11

6M ago13:11

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Welcome to the Arkaro Insights podcast. This episode is based on original content developed by Arkaro. At Arkaro, we're committed to innovation in everything we do—including how we share our insights. We've utilised advanced AI technology to transform our written expertise into this conversational format, making our content more accessible and conv…

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The Value Proposition Challenge: Why Products Don't Sell (AI voices Arkaro content) 18:26

6M ago18:26

18:26

Welcome to the Arkaro Insights podcast. This episode is based on original content developed by Arkaro. At Arkaro, we're committed to innovation in everything we do—including how we share our insights. We've utilised advanced AI technology to transform our written expertise into this conversational format, making our content more accessible and conv…

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Bridging the Gap: How to Implement Corporate Strategy Throughout Your Organisation (AI voices Arkaro content) 23:33

7M ago23:33

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Welcome to the Arkaro Insights podcast. This episode is based on original content developed by Arkaro. At Arkaro, we're committed to innovation in everything we do—including how we share our insights. We've utilised advanced AI technology to transform our written expertise into this conversational format, making our content more accessible and conv…

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Turning Roadblocks into Roadmap Enhancements: Arkaro's "Do It With You" Approach to Change (AI voices Arkaro content) 11:36

7M ago11:36

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Welcome to the Arkaro Insights podcast. This episode is based on original content developed by Arkaro. At Arkaro, we're committed to innovation in everything we do—including how we share our insights. We've utilised advanced AI technology to transform our written expertise into this conversational format, making our content more accessible and conv…

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So what is the difference between Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP)? - and does it matter? (AI voices Arkaro content) 21:16

7M ago21:16

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Welcome to the Arkaro Insights podcast. This episode is based on original content developed by Arkaro. At Arkaro, we're committed to innovation in everything we do—including how we share our insights. We've utilised advanced AI technology to transform our written expertise into this conversational format, making our content more accessible and conv…

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Why Most Product Launches Fail Before They Start (AI voices Arkaro content) 18:14

7M ago18:14

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Welcome to the Arkaro Insights podcast. We've utilised AI technology to transform our written expertise into this conversational format for your convenience, making our insights on product launch failures more accessible and engaging. Full article: Product Launch Failure: 7 Hidden Root Causes in B2B When faced with product launch disappointments, e…

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Revitalising Your Operating Model: The Arkaro Approach (AI voices Arkaro content) 21:02

7M ago21:02

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Welcome to the Arkaro Insights podcast. This episode is based on original content developed by Arkaro. At Arkaro, we're committed to innovation in everything we do—including how we share our insights. We've utilised advanced AI technology to transform our written expertise into this conversational format, making our content more accessible and conv…

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Planning vs Execution: Keeping Planning and Execution Processes Distinct (AI voices Arkaro content) 20:27

8M ago20:27

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Welcome to the Arkaro Insights podcast. This episode is based on original content developed by Arkaro. At Arkaro, we're committed to innovation in everything we do—including how we share our insights. We've utilised advanced AI technology to transform our written expertise into this conversational format, making our content more accessible and conv…

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The Consultant Trap: When 'Do It for You' Backfires (AI voices Arkaro content) 22:19

8M ago22:19

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Welcome to the Arkaro Insights podcast. This episode is based on original content developed by Arkaro. At Arkaro, we're committed to innovation in everything we do—including how we share our insights. We've utilised advanced AI technology to transform our written expertise into this conversational format, making our content more accessible and conv…

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The Innovation Strategy Imperative: Why "Quick Win" Projects Often Fail (AI voices Arkaro content) 17:07

8M ago17:07

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Welcome to the Arkaro Insights podcast. This episode is based on original content developed by Arkaro. At Arkaro, we're committed to innovation in everything we do—including how we share our insights. We've utilised advanced AI technology to transform our written expertise into this conversational format, making our content more accessible and conv…

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Forecast Driven Fulfillment: Designing Resilient Supply Chains for B2B Growth (AI voices Arkaro content) 12:15

8M ago12:15

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Welcome to the Arkaro Insights podcast. This episode is based on original content developed by Arkaro. At Arkaro, we're committed to innovation in everything we do—including how we share our insights. We've utilised advanced AI technology to transform our written expertise into this conversational format, making our content more accessible and conv…

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The Hidden Leadership Gap: Why Technical Brilliance Isn't Enough (AI voices Arkaro content) 12:16

8M ago12:16

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Welcome to the Arkaro Insights podcast. This episode is based on original content developed by Arkaro. At Arkaro, we're committed to innovation in everything we do—including how we share our insights. We've utilised advanced AI technology to transform our written expertise into this conversational format, making our content more accessible and conv…

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UU Luminaries: Season Finale 24:58

2+ y ago24:58

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After several conversations with Unitarian Universalist leaders throughout Season 5 of the podcast, our hosts are ready to think through some of the big themes and threads that emerged, and to offer up their own answers to the question, "What is the Central Task for Humanity at this Moment in History?" Some of the questions that come up for them in…

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UU Luminaries: Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray and Carey McDonald 33:24

2+ y ago33:24

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In this episode of the Hope and Heresy podcast, Rev. Peggy and Rev. Sarah are joined by Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, Ninth President of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) and Carey McDonald, Executive Vice President at the UUA, to discuss the question at the heart this season of the podcast: What is the Central Task for Humanity at this Mom…

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UU Luminaries: Rev. Meg Riley and Charles Du Mond 30:41

2+ y ago30:41

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In this episode of the Hope and Heresy podcast, Rev. Peggy and Rev. Sarah are joined by Rev. Meg Riley and Charles Du Mond, Co-Moderators of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), to discuss the question at the heart this season of the podcast: What is the Central Task for Humanity at this Moment in History? In this episode, we phrased the q…

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UU Luminaries: Dr. Janice Marie Johnson and Rev. Sarah Lammert 29:41

2+ y ago29:41

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In this episode of the Hope and Heresy podcast, Rev. Peggy and Rev. Sarah are joined by Dr. Janice Marie Johnson and Rev. Sarah Lammert, Co-Directors of Ministries and Faith Development at the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) to discuss the question at the heart this season of the podcast: What is the Central Task for Humanity at this Momen…

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UU Luminaries: Rev. Mary Katherine Morn and Rev. Alicia R. Forde 30:09

2+ y ago30:09

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In this episode of the Hope and Heresy podcast, Rev. Peggy and Rev. Sarah are joined by Rev. Mary Katherine Morn, President of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, and Rev. Alicia Forde, Director of the International Office at the Unitarian Universalist Association, to discuss the question at the heart this season of the podcast: What is t…

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UU Luminaries: Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt and Dr. Elias Ortega 30:09

2+ y ago30:09

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In this episode, Rev. Peggy and Rev. Sarah sit down over Zoom with Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt, President of Starr King School for the Ministry, and Dr. Elias Ortega, president of Meadville Lombard Theological School, to discuss the question animating this season: What is the Central Task for Humanity at this Moment in History? About this week's gues…

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Welcome to Season 5: UU Luminaries! 8:28

2+ y ago8:28

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Welcome to Season 5 of Hope and Heresy! In this season, Rev. Peggy and Rev. Sarah are sitting down with five pairs of Unitarian Universalist ministers, leaders, thinkers, and colleagues to ask one big question... what is the central task for humanity at this time in history? Why this question? Well, it seems impossible to ignore that we find oursel…

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Innovation by process - don't leave it to chance with Simone Arizzi 23:28

3y ago23:28

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"One thing we can say for sure innovation outcomes do not just happen by chance, they need to be created, they need to be built. And it takes an effort. It takes a journey to be successful at the business of innovation. And so that's where having a sound innovation process comes in because a sound innovation process essentially helps you to what is…

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The 5 Disqualifiers of Strategy with Pete Compo 33:38

3y ago33:38

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"If you can answer "yes" to any of these questions what you have is probably a goal, or a plan, or a collection of goals and plans, or in the worst case clichés and truisms." Today we are talking with Peter Compo, author of the new book, The Emergent Approach to Strategy With a doctorate in Chemical Engineering from the City College of New York, an…

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Is strategy definition still confused? and what might be the solution? with Pete Compo 37:53

3+ y ago37:53

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"You would think that there would be alignment on what is strategy amongst experts and practitioners and so forth but despite how much is written about it, and how much is spent on it, there really isn’t that much alignment" Today we are talking with Peter Compo, author of the new book, The Emergent Approach to Strategy With a background in music, …