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Iconoclast InsightsThe Crowded Elevator - After the Rain Comes ClarityThe elevator to success is crowded with people who all look the same. While everyone searches for hacks, shortcuts, and instant transformations, they're missing the fundamental truth: the path creates the person, not the destination. This episode dissects why taking the easy route makes you forgettable, interchangeable, and ultimately irrelevant. Through real cases of failed entrepreneurs, pseudo-coaches, and tool collectors, we examine how the obsession with speed has created a generation that arrives everywhere but belongs nowhere. The storm isn't your obstacle—it's your education. Skip it, and you'll never understand why you're standing where you are.2025-07-1611 min
Iconoclast InsightsStrategic Opposition - Why Consensus is DangerousMost organizations pursue perfect alignment. Everyone nodding in agreement. No friction, no dissent, no uncomfortable questions. This isn't success—it's intellectual death.This episode dissects why consensus kills innovation and how Strategic Opposition becomes the scalpel that cuts through organizational delusion. When everyone thinks the same thing, nobody thinks at all. The very harmony that management celebrates is systematically eliminating the cognitive friction that prevents catastrophe.Strategic Opposition isn't mere confrontation—it's the systematic resistance to comfortable lies. It treats disagreement not as dysfunction to be managed, but as intelligence to be deployed. It recognizes that...2025-07-0914 min
Iconoclast InsightsGet Real About AIThe German phrase "Wasch mich, aber mach mich nicht nass"—wash me, but don't get me wet—perfectly captures the self-defeating mindset plaguing creators, entrepreneurs, and entire industries facing AI disruption. They want progress without discomfort, growth without change, income without ownership.This isn't a tech conversation. It's a mirror.André Daus cuts through the noise to expose why so many people are fighting the wrong battle. From taxi drivers to content creators, the pattern repeats: blame the tool, ignore the fragility of your own foundation. But some thrive while others panic—what separates them?Th...2025-07-0208 min
Iconoclast InsightsThe Rule TrapWhy More Laws Mean Less FreedomEver notice how every problem gets the same solution? "We need a new rule!" But what if our obsession with better regulations is actually making things worse? In this provocative episode, André Daus dismantles the dangerous myth that rules create better behavior, exposing how our rule-obsessed society is strangling innovation, crushing individual responsibility, and achieving the opposite of what it intends.From MiFID banking regulations that drown customers in paperwork while protecting no one, to urban traffic policies that create more congestion, to EU tech regulations that block innovation u...2025-06-2511 min
Iconoclast InsightsCredential CrisisThe uncomfortable truth no one wants to admit: Your most impressive certificates might be making you worse at your job.In this provocative episode, we confront the growing disconnect between what organizations reward and what actually works. While decision-makers chase the safety of credentials and frameworks, the people solving real problems are working in the shadows – uncertified, unrecognized, and often overlooked for the very roles they're best equipped to handle.We dive deep into why the business world has become obsessed with badges over brains, exploring the fundamental difference between complicated problems that need textbook so...2025-06-1810 min
Iconoclast InsightsLies We Tell OurselvesThe Lies We Tell Ourselves: How Self-Deception is Killing Your OrganizationEvery organization operates on two levels of truth: the official version in your mission statement, and the brutal reality whispered in hallways. The gap between these truths isn't just uncomfortable—it's toxic.In this episode, we dive deep into the lies organizations tell themselves and reveal a radical method for exposing them. From "we promote based on merit" to "failure is how we learn," these comfortable deceptions are quietly destroying your culture, driving away your best people, and blocking real change.What Yo...2025-06-1112 min
Iconoclast InsightsCoffee Kitchen ConfessionsEver wonder why the most brilliant insights happen after the meeting ends? Why the quiet person in the corner never speaks up, even though they clearly have something valuable to say?In this hard-hitting episode of Iconoclast Insights, André Daus exposes the uncomfortable truth plaguing organizations everywhere: the best ideas don't win – the loudest egos do.Discover the "Coffee Kitchen Phenomenon" that's killing innovation in your workplace, and learn the simple but revolutionary technique that flips the script on traditional meetings. André reveals why psychological safety beats brainstorming budgets, how cultural dogmas are strangling breakthrough thin...2025-06-0411 min
Iconoclast InsightsIt Happens Between the Ears, Period.Why the corporate retreat from diversity quotas reveals the real problem with inclusion effortsIn the wake of recent political shifts, we're witnessing a spectacular corporate about-face on diversity commitments. Organizations that championed female leadership quotas are quietly dismantling them. DEI programs are being "restructured" into oblivion. But this retreat reveals something far more significant than political opportunism—it exposes the fundamental flaw in how we've approached diversity for decades.In this episode, we dissect why most diversity initiatives have been elaborate theater, not genuine transformation. We explore the uncomfortable truth that quotas create new fo...2025-05-2812 min
Iconoclast InsightsRuthless ClarityIn this uncompromising episode of Iconoclast Insights, André Daus dissects the uncomfortable space between social harmony and intellectual honesty. He reveals why his decision-making framework—built on immediate visualization, relentless questioning, and willingness to update in real-time—creates friction in a world that prioritizes comfort over clarity.This isn't about arrogance or contrarianism, but about the discipline of seeing reality as it is rather than as we wish it to be. Daus exposes how our cultural addiction to consensus cripples decision quality, and offers an alternative: a mind that recalibrates without embarrassment when confronted with better information....2025-05-2113 min
Iconoclast InsightsFacts. True Facts. Alternative Facts.In this provocative episode of Iconoclast Insights, host André Daus challenges our fundamental understanding of what constitutes a "fact." Is a fact truly an objective piece of reality, or is it merely an interpretation that has gained dominance through authority and repetition?Through thought-provoking analysis and compelling examples, André explores how facts function not just as claims about reality, but as instruments of power in our political and social discourse. He examines why we invoke facts to shut down conversations rather than open them up, and questions whether our confidence in fact-checking is sometimes misplaced.Th...2025-05-1413 min
Iconoclast InsightsBeyond Either/Or: The Hidden Cost of Black-and-White ThinkingIn a world obsessed with certainty, the most dangerous threat to innovation isn't external competition—it's how we think. Join André Daus as he exposes the hidden epidemic of black-and-white thinking that's silently paralyzing organizations and stifling personal growth.This episode isn't for the comfortable. Drawing from years of front-line consulting experience, André reveals why we instinctively retreat to simplistic opposites, how this mindset sabotages meaningful change, and what happens when challenging questions threaten someone's identity. Prepare to confront uncomfortable truths about the mental shortcuts holding you back.You'll discover practical strategies for navigating complexity with...2025-05-0717 min
Iconoclast InsightsDo We Still Need Experts?We live in a world obsessed with answers. Experts are everywhere—on stages, in feeds, in meetings—ready to tell us what to do. But what is an expert, really? And are we giving up our ability to think in exchange for a comforting voice of authority?In this episode, André Daus challenges the modern concept of expertise. Drawing from real-life stories, business frustrations, and philosophical questions, he unpacks what happens when “experts” are rewarded more for confidence than for competence. Why do we fear complexity? Why do we worship certainty? And how do we start thinking again?2025-04-3010 min
Iconoclast InsightsThe Unspoken Rules of “Open Dialogue”In this eye-opening episode of Iconoclast Insights, André Daus unpacks the uncomfortable truth behind one of the corporate world’s most beloved buzzwords: critical thinking. While organizations publicly praise it, they often silence it when it challenges comfort zones, hierarchy, or tradition. André explores the tension between what companies say they want—bold, independent thinkers—and what they actually reward: compliance, diplomacy, and status quo maintenance.Through real-world anecdotes and sharp analysis, this episode exposes the hypocrisy that muzzles innovation and sidelines those who dare to ask hard questions. Why is critical thinking welcome only when it’s safe, sa...2025-04-2313 min
Iconoclast InsightsWhy Work-Life Balance Is a Dangerous Myth: Rethink Your Life’s RulesEver feel like Work-Life Balance is a promise you can’t keep? In this punchy episode of Iconoclast Insights, host André Daus calls out the myth you’ve been sold. You’re told to split your day neatly—work here, life there—like it’s a simple fix for feeling whole. Spoiler: it’s a trap that’s stressing you out and holding you back.We dive into why chasing balance is a dead end. You can’t just clock out of work at 5 p.m. and flip a switch to “life mode.” Your passions, stresses, and ideas don’t follow a ti...2025-04-1612 min
Iconoclast InsightsThe Cult of ProductivityEpisode: The Cult of ProductivityKey Timestamps:- 00:00 - Introduction to productivity culture as a modern religion- 00:56 - The productivity paradox: activity vs. achievement- 03:00 - Historical context: from scientific management to knowledge work- 06:17 - The dark side of optimization: psychological and social costs- 10:11 - The science of effective work: what research actually tells us- 13:21 - Breaking free: alternatives to productivity obsession- 16:18 - Conclusion: reframing our relationship with productivityKey...2025-04-0918 min
Iconoclast InsightsThe Ego Trap – Why Our Ideologies Keep Us DividedI dig into the ideological mess splitting us apart – ‘my truth,’ diversity debates, and the power games we can’t quit. Are we chasing answers or just stroking our egos? From postmodern tangles to woke wars, this episode skewers the myths we cling to, arguing real diversity lives in your head, not your skin. With a pirate’s twist and a hard look in the mirror, it’s a call to ditch the ‘us vs. them’ trap and rethink what we’re fighting for. Sharp, raw, and ready to rile you up – perfect for anyone tired of pointing fingers. Join the fray – agre...2025-04-0210 min
Iconoclast InsightsWhat Is Knowledge, Really?What is knowledge, really? In this episode of Iconoclast Insights, André Daus digs into this slippery question, challenging the urge to trap knowledge in rigid systems. From a project where he dodged a “type-till-retirement” loop, he shows why those pricey management tools often flop. Knowledge isn’t just information—it’s info multiplied by experience, a practical spin on Plato’s “justified true belief” and Gettier’s clock puzzle.Why do systems fail? They grab explicit data but miss tacit know-how—the intuitive stuff that flows through mentorship, not databases. With Rumsfeld’s “knowns and unknowns,” André uncovers hidden layers: “unk...2025-03-2613 min
Iconoclast InsightsControlIn this episode of Iconoclast Insights, André Daus delves into the concept of control. He explores the illusion of control in daily life, leadership, and parenting. André discusses how micromanagement often backfires and presents strategies to achieve true control through self-awareness and trust.00:00 Introduction00:35 The Illusion of Control01:35 Micromanagement and Its Pitfalls02:33 Influence vs. Control02:47 Military and Parenting Examples07:31 Practical Strategies for Real Control09:13 Conclusion2025-03-1910 min
Iconoclast InsightsWhy I’m Starting Iconoclast InsightsWelcome to Iconoclast Insights—a podcast for those who challenge norms, question assumptions, and refuse to settle for mediocrity. I’m André Daus, and in this introductory episode, I’ll share why I started this podcast, who it’s for, and what you can expect.I’ve spent years breaking down businesses, mindsets, and systems—first as a consultant at IBM, then running my own business for the past 15 years. What I’ve learned? Most advice out there is recycled nonsense. This podcast is different. I’ll be cutting through the noise, exposing blind spots, and sharing raw, unfiltered i...2025-03-0705 min
Ol ét le moumentParlanjhe en musique - 2ème partie ® 30/07/2015Les émissions pr aprenre a causàe poitevin.François Gusteau : Grégoire en pétrasse, de la misaere daus pésans au sujhét daus menjhous... Le déserteur poitevin par Paul Tellier, La chançun dau noblleas par André Paché, mae, i aeme pas la noblléce.Fame de darére de Bernadette Bidaude par Liliane, l'oie qui bréte par Yannick Jaulin, Jan de Fiau. Jacques Braud, in tesce, l'incinérateur, par Liliane.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2024-07-1625 min
Ol ét le moumentParlanjhe en musique - 2ème partie ® 30/07/2015Les émissions pr aprenre a causàe poitevin.François Gusteau : Grégoire en pétrasse, de la misaere daus pésans au sujhét daus menjhous... Le déserteur poitevin par Paul Tellier, La chançun dau noblleas par André Paché, mae, i aeme pas la noblléce.Fame de darére de Bernadette Bidaude par Liliane, l'oie qui bréte par Yannick Jaulin, Jan de Fiau. Jacques Braud, in tesce, l'incinérateur, par Liliane.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2024-07-1625 min
Ol ét le moumentPr causàe dau tenpCe mois-ci, l'équipe d'Ol ét le moument vous propose une rediffusion du 17 janvier 2013 sur le le théme : Causàe dau tenp, ce qui donne l'occasion d'entendre la voix de Liliane jagueneau.Les pauses musicales : Rap daus quota d ‘André Pacher par Christian Pacher de Village à vendreDistribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2024-02-1325 min
Ol ét le moumentPr causàe dau tenpCe mois-ci, l'équipe d'Ol ét le moument vous propose une rediffusion du 17 janvier 2013 sur le le théme : Causàe dau tenp, ce qui donne l'occasion d'entendre la voix de Liliane jagueneau.Les pauses musicales : Rap daus quota d ‘André Pacher par Christian Pacher de Village à vendre.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2024-02-1325 minOl ét le moumentParlanjhe en musique - 2ème partie ® 30/07/2015Les émissions pr aprenre a causàe poitevin.François Gusteau : Grégoire en pétrasse, de la misaere daus pésans au sujhét daus menjhous... Le déserteur poitevin par Paul Tellier, La chançun dau noblleas par André Paché, mae, i aeme pas la noblléce.Fame de darére de Bernadette Bidaude par Liliane, l'oie qui bréte par Yannick Jaulin, Jan de Fiau. Jacques Braud, in tesce, l'incinérateur, par Liliane.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2022-07-1325 minOl ét le moumentPr causàe dau tenp (Rediffusion du 17/01/2013)Rediffusion d'une émission du 17 janvier 2013 présentée par Liliane Jagueneau (†2018).
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Rap daus quota d ‘André Pacher par Christian Pacher de Village à vendre.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2021-01-2825 min
KPFA - APEX ExpressAPEX Express – 11.8.18 Dawn Mabalon is in the Heart[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5sVMJnoZLU]
Tonight, we dedicate the whole show to Dawn Bohulano Mabalon, a beloved academic at San Francisco State University. In addition to being a scholar, she was an activist who loved her hometown of Stockton, her Giants, and her Warriors. The Filipino Women’s Network named her one of the 100 Most Influential Filipinas in the world in 2013. Dawn passed away unexpectedly on August 10th this year and the impact of our community’s loss is still being felt.
To convey the depth of Dawn’s work, we’ll talk w...2018-11-0847 min