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In a world that often prizes conformity, how do we preserve the spark of creativity and curiosity we're born with? Schooling has its merits but can sometimes inadvertently stifle the very traits that could lead to groundbreaking innovations. I believe it's time we reevaluate our educational paradigms. In a recent episode of our podcast, The Expansive, Erik Kruger and I dive into the critical importance of nurturing authenticity from a young age. Traditional education might clip the wings of creativity, but we can collectively work to preserve our children's innate curiosity. Let's reignite the conversation around creativity in education and empower the next generation to thrive in their authentic brilliance! #FutureOfEducation #Authenticity #Curiosity #TheExpansive #JohnSanei

the “Living Beyond Human Scale” Podcast Series In this episode Brené and Barrett discuss their learnings on AI and social media and some of their favorite nuggets from each of the guests in the series. - I post links to resources that I find helpful for our industry- some are mine, some are others. Just because it's posted here does not mean I created the content. Enjoy! https://lnkd.in/eziPDxZ #CraftBeverages #NotYourHobbyMarketing #BeerBusiness #BeverageMarketing #BeverageSales #BeverageDistribution #BeverageBusiness #Consultant #Cider #BevAlc #AlcBev

the “Living Beyond Human Scale” Podcast Series In this episode Brené and Barrett discuss their learnings on AI and social media and some of their favorite nuggets from each of the guests in the series. - I post links to resources that I find helpful for our industry- some are mine, some are others. Just because it's posted here does not mean I created the content. Enjoy! https://lnkd.in/eYznQR3 #CraftBeverages #NotYourHobbyMarketing #BeerBusiness #BeverageMarketing #BeverageSales #BeverageDistribution #BeverageBusiness #Consultant #Cider #BevAlc #AlcBev

🎧 Kelly Ann Scott on making room for work that has real impact: "As a news organization, one of the things we do is we make choices on a daily basis as to what we do do and what we don't do. And what we decided we were gonna do on AL.com is really double down on stories that change lives, laws, and minds.... That that's been a conscious decision. We do that in lieu of other things. We don't have a lot of the mid-level stories. We don't cover events on the same way that we used to…. We we choose what we wanna do, and we get in front of those things…. I will also say we have we've we've radically reshaped how we think about our planning, our workflow… Because I also think if you don't get in front of the daily news cycle, it eats you. And that's probably one of the more important choices that news organizations need to make is, how will I get in front of that daily news cycle? That's what you build your brand on. Local News Matters Podcast Episode #26, The Digital Reinvention of Alabama Media Group https://lnkd.in/g5q__5FQ #BusinessOfNews, #EditorialInsights

Pure sciences students vs. Social scientists Two unique perspectives on tackling real-world problems! Watch the full podcast on our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/c/TimesGlo #ScienceMeetsSociety #ProblemSolving #DiverseApproaches

I've reviewed a LOT of applications over the past few months. I'm not sure the exact number, but I'd guess the number is well north of 750. The number one thing we're seeing candidates seeking? TRANSPARENCY. And it's really not even close. Time and time again, I hear how much this is desired; yet, so many companies keep things hidden. And this isn't just a marketing problem - it's industry agnostic. Why? No idea. Fear would be a guess. "That's how we've always done it" another. But one thing is for certain - there's a good chance if you're having a hard time finding people, it's because they're not able to learn about your company the way they learn about everything else - via the good ol' internet. So, I did a short podcast episode about it all and it's linked in the comments. #manufacturingjobs #employerbranding

As Summer comes to an end - what will you remember? It seems a bizarre question to ask when the sun has only just come out (and gone back in again) and the kids still have a couple more weeks of school left. But it is a great question to ask NOW, before the summer holiday madness starts. One of Stephen Covey's habits of highly effective people is to "begin with the end in mind". So, as the summer comes to an end, what will you remember? I was listening to a podcast which made the following suggestion. Take a series of Post it notes, give yourself 15 minutes, write one idea per post it note in response to the question, "What would you like to have true by the end of the summer?" You could even do this over a series of days. Get your list together and then (as a family, if that is how you roll), decide which of the outcomes you would like to have true. Then decide what is the one next action that you need to do in order to make it happen. The cream will rise to the top, don't try to do it all. There's always next year if there is something that you don't quite get to do.

Have you heard of the #BoringRevolution? Based off Indy Johar's 2018 article and Dark Matter Labs's related work, this episode tries to unpack what the Boring Revolution means, and why it matters. For context, read: https://lnkd.in/e3USStUd

This is an incredibly insightful podcast by my former colleague & expert HE Third Space researcher Dr Joanne Caldwell on that gap between “Academic” and “Professional Service” roles in HE. This topic has always been a bit of a sore point for me but I’ve never really nailed down why. I think there are some very important differences between “third-space roles” (jobs at the interface of academic and professional service activities) and “third-space professionals” (people who have the knowledge, skills, qualifications and ability to operate equally on both sides of the line). The two things are not intrinsically linked. For example, I used to work in a third space role with colleagues who didn’t do research/teach, but now I work in a professional services role but do research and academic activities on the side. I agree that the term “non-academic” is horribly demeaning - especially when used by individuals on “academic contracts” who do not have PhDs and publications. I wouldn’t refer to a colleague as “non-professional” because they can’t use Excel properly or understand policy/regulations. Pay and remuneration is also something that disadvantages third-space professionals. For example, academic contracts offer scope for progression across grades but professional service contracts don’t. The only way to progress in the latter is through changing roles and more likely institutions. I have been at the same grade (equivalent to a senior lecturer) for 11 years on a professional services contract because I like and believe in the institution I work for - but if I was on an academic contract, I would be at the top of the band two entire grades higher as I demonstrably exceed the criteria for it. As Joanne says, it isn’t just about money and there are other forms of remuneration denied to third space professionals. For example, colleagues on academic contracts are allocated time to conduct research. I used to do mine at night, at weekends, and when I was on leave from my previous day job. Sometimes being a third space professional can be a pretty lonely professional existence as other unicorns are hard to find, while we still experience some level of distrust, othering, and glass ceilings perpetuated by those on both sides of the academic/professional services line. I think that where I differ from Joanne is that I’ve stopped defining my identity in terms of my job, and now define it in terms of the things I do outside of higher education. If a taxi driver asks me what I do at the university, I happily tell them I just work in an office as I’m just grateful that I’m fortunate enough to be able to pay the bills each month.

Spring is a time of renewal and growth, what’s a better way to to embrace the season’s spirit tha through engaging conversations and introspection? As an avid podcast listener throughout my daily life, I became inspired by one of my favorite podcasts promotion of an interactive card game called “Where Do You Draw The Line?”. The elements of this card game are aimed towards gathering with friends, loved ones or even strangers to explore different scenarios that one may encounter, varying in different levels of introspection, one would evaluate them through the lens of red flags, green flags, deal breakers, or moments where one would proudly say “That’s me!”. These types of discussions not only deepened our understanding of ourselves but also foster connections as we share perspectives and insights. I would like to welcome all in the essence of spring to evaluate these elements about yourself throught my spring-themed mini version of the game! https://lnkd.in/eCqrBu2v