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The Andrew Carter PodcastThe Andrew Carter Morning Show with Ken Connors (Friday July 25, 2025)Che Durena, Julie White, John Moore, Sara Levitt, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Heather Feather, Chris Bumbray2025-07-2540 min
Breakfast Leadership ShowRethinking Wellness and Feedback Loops in Today’s Workplace with Andrew RonchettoEpisode Title: Rethinking Wellness and Feedback Loops in Today’s Workplace
Show Notes:
In this episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, Michael connects with business strategist Andrew Ronchetto to explore how organizations must evolve their approach to wellness, leadership, and performance in an ever-changing workforce.
Redefining Wellness & Feedback in the Modern Workplace
Michael and Andrew dive into the shifting dynamics of today’s workforce and why it’s time to rethink traditional wellness programs and feedback mechanisms. Andrew shares insights from his business consulting background, along with lessons from a recent personal transf...2025-06-2329 min
阿跪今天有點政經 Real Housemaid Digest[左左慎入]第39集-美中新冷戰時代對台灣人的紅利川普政府現在開始在留學生政策上，對全美所有菁英名校採取半世紀以來最強力的政治性打擊。我們亞洲靠苦讀提升社會階級的傳統文化下，有著「唯有讀書高」這個根深蒂固的觀念，所以在台灣很多人附和福建媒體農場的新聞，以傳統封建科舉價值觀，認為川普政府這樣反全球菁英人才流動，會讓美國走上滅亡。這些新聞有多可笑？我們看到白宮發言人Karoline Levitt在記者會上說白宮主張把原本給哈佛的三十億美金聯邦經費改發給技職學校，為美國社會培養更多實務上的技術，她說美國寧可要更多的plumber也不要一堆LGBTQ的研究生，而台灣好幾家新聞斷章取義，嘲笑美國寧可要更多的水電工也不要AI人才。欸，先說，在平權這件事上的立基點，就是人人平等，不考慮種族、性別、性取向等，要以公正客觀的態度來評選申請的學生，不然它就不叫平權叫特權了啦！再來就是，台灣的媒體是用什麼翻譯軟體，LGBTQ是怎麼翻譯成AI人才的啦！邊翻譯邊偷渡個人意見，你是新聞欸，不是社論。另外還有台灣主播在談話性節目上跟現場名嘴說，美國要趕走中國半導體、AI、航太相關領域的留學生，原因就是中國在這些領域都領先美國了，這樣的主播都不覺得自己的邏輯有多無腦嗎？如果中國領先了，那中國留學生為什麼要來美國學落後技術？台灣的價值觀還停留在傳統封建科舉文化，這造成知識菁英們對草根階級的一種權力傲慢，尤見於學術界、醫界、法界，甚至還有現在的資工、半導體業這些巨塔領域。這樣傲慢的封建科舉傳統價值觀，會很難理解Karoline Levitt在記者會上，說美國寧可要更多的plumber也不要一堆因為性別平權而取得入學資格的研究生這段話的意義。美國自獨立戰爭以來的立國精神，就是為了脫離歐洲的傳統貴族封建價值觀，因此在美國當plumber的年收入通常比長春藤的助理教授甚至副教授的年薪還高。當許多所謂的菁英階級還在考慮到底要買Model X還是Model Y，我們家附近的除草工人已經開著Cybertruck來除草了。順帶一提，美國並沒有水電工，在美國這兩個證照是分開的，plumber只作配管，electrician只作配線。在營造裝修的permit審查上，這兩個證照跟建築師執照與土木技師PE的執照同等的重要。我們家固定使用的plumber長得很像哈利王子，每一次我要約他，都超級難約，難約的原因除了因為這種特殊人才本來就很稀少，還有他們其實也蠻在乎私人生活的。他們一個小時收費100到150美金之間，大部分是自己的公司，錢都到自己的口袋，不像我們這種所謂的專業人才，透過consulting firm對外的收費一個小時可以到300-500美金，但是到自己口袋裡的少之又少。在美國並不像在台灣對營造專業價值輕視，像我都把哈利王子plumber稱為water doctor，把木工稱為cabinetry artist，保養空調的叫air conditioning engineer，我都超級尊重他們，免得他們不接我的工，苦得是我自己。反觀台灣的業主普遍用自以為是的態度指揮專業施工方法外，水電工也只要有室內配線證照就能接案，配管證照基本上沒有什麼實際的意義。所以當台灣各大新聞在報導川普對哈佛的留學生禁令波及到比利時公主時，背後的價值觀其實也就是亞洲傳統封建科舉的價值觀。比利時公主念哈佛，在美國更是會讓以副總統J.D. Vance為首的這類鐵鏽帶保守派民眾，對哈佛這些長春藤菁英大學感到極度厭惡。你覺得在中西部鐵鏽帶地區會有多少洋妞，絕對比習近平女兒或比利時公主優秀，但可能卻要先加入美軍被派駐阿富汗或伊拉克經歷生死關頭多年後，才能靠退伍軍人法案上大學呢？哎呦，你是不是忘了台灣女婿薄瓜瓜？他這幾天還發文抨擊美國，說美國會自食惡果。中國前國家副主席李源潮、「經濟沙皇」的劉鶴，也都是校友。在前面講20元美鈔上的第七任美國總統Andrew Jackson的故事時就講過，早在200年前，他選總統時，就認為華盛頓那些長春藤畢業的新英格蘭權貴菁英，都是帶有傳統英格蘭封建氣息。200年前的Andrew Jackson帶領美國由獨立戰爭以來的「新英格蘭權貴政治」轉向「大眾民主政治」，但是傳統英國封建文化還是保留於長春藤盟校至今，過去十年來，竟然還因為自身利益發展成打著全球化名義通敵叛國的怪獸集團。在美中新冷戰時代下，剛好成為保守派重點打擊的對象。哈佛大學在被美國政府盯上以後，還找來了演技過於煽情的蔣雨融在畢業典禮上致詞，她說「如果世界上任何一個地方，有哪個女人買不起衛生棉，也是我的貧困。如果女孩因為害怕騷擾而逃學，我的尊嚴同樣受辱，如果一個小男孩死於一場他從未發起、從未理解的戰爭，我的一部分也會跟著S亡。」台灣還有新聞媒體全世界為之動容。「動容」這兩字我想在現代都會字典裡，直譯就是「臉部表情變了」，至少我聽到演講的時候，我面癱了。她在後來受訪時表示，「接下來的計畫，只能說現在都還懸而未決」。她說她原希望能在美國工作幾年，但現在開始考慮轉向海外，從事國際發展領域的工作，「現在真的很難說接下來會發生什麼」。為什麼不回中國？因為她會因為中國黃土高原上的婦女買不起衛生棉而makes her poorer，會因為上海那些貴族學校的權貴如陸劇裡霸凌家境不富裕孩子被threatens her dignity，會因為新姜的圍無耳族男孩被清洗人口，part of her dies with him。「變窮」、「受辱」、「局部S亡」，是這些權二代不能忍受的，我想她會像最近開船去挺巴的22歲瑞典環保how dare you小女孩，去找更好的演技學校，去找更多人看得到的舞台，演她們那場左派的煽情戲。最後再回自己的家鄉吃好喝好，收割那些迷信左派的韭菜信徒。我多希望哈佛教蔣雨融的是微積分、是統計回歸分析，但是她不需要，⬅️派只需要靠著嘴砲，建造個好高騖遠的「左派大同世界」—所有右派的人是我們的奴隸，做hands on的工作，我們只要一直搞文宣就好。即使敵人也是人，要共產學生警衛把抗議的台灣人和西藏人抬出去就是她自己，speaking is more than doing.今天是六月寺號，當年小學六年級的我在新聞上看到共產黨的坦克前滿身鮮血的義士，我一直流眼淚。自由慣了的我們，大量的同情滿溢，誰知三十多年後，只剩下部份的台灣人和美國人還在反共，還在想歷史的傷口，而不知道經過三十年的催眠，中國人覺得生命不可貴，自由價不高，只要出口順差好，兩者皆可拋。2025-06-0423 min
Ramblin: An Amblin PodcastThe Adventures of Tintin (2011)Blistering barnacles - it’s time to open the book (or comic album) on Tintin and tackle the crab with the golden claws, discover the secret of the unicorn and find Red Rackham’s treasure. Barry Levitt re-joins the pod after a brief break from Amblin animation and together we piece together the whole story: the complicated history of Tintin creator Hergé (and how to properly pronounce his name), the long road to the film’s production, the pros and cons of motion capture, the uncanny valley, whether or not this Tintin has a weird face, Spielberg’s unchained digital c...2025-06-011h 52
Be On® the MoveEpisode 017: Stop Gaslighting Burnout When the Real Problem is Culture with Michael LevittIn this episode of Be On the Move, the focus is on purpose-driven performance and holistic wellness. Andrew welcomes Michael Levitt, the founder and Chief Burnout Officer of the Breakfast Leadership Network. Levitt's expertise in burnout prevention, as an author and keynote speaker, is highlighted throughout the discussion. The key topics include recognizing signs of burnout, the impacts of prolonged stress, the importance of setting healthy boundaries, and reevaluating organizational work structures. Levitt emphasizes the need for trust, proper communication, and the shift from traditional managerial roles to coaching approaches. The conversation underscores the importance of...2025-05-2747 min
Ivory Tower Boiler RoomA Marilyn Monroe Musical? Recapping SMASH Episode 1 with Christian GarciaWatch this episode ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom To celebrate the SMASH Broadway musical, I am rereleasing all of our SMASH recap episodes!Christian and Andrew discuss the “Pilot” episode of the NBC show Smash that premiered in 2012. Both Christian and Andrew agree that not many podcasts have covered the hit show Smash and there are even less TV show or movie adaptations that focus on the behind-the-scenes productions of Broadway and how it pushed the envelope in terms of storytelling and controversial topics.Christian and Andrew discuss the...2025-03-311h 07
Something You Should KnowWhy We Forget & The Amazing Story of Your Body’s Atoms - SYSK ChoicePeople talk about “the power of touch” – but what does this power do? When you hug or shake hands or put your arm around someone – what is so powerful about that. This episode begins by exploring the power of touch and reveals how it improves our lives. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R9qyWEJuDIThe way the human memory works is amazing. Not always accurate – but amazing. How does memory work exactly? Why is it we remember some things so well and other things we don’t recall at all? Listen as we explore all...2025-02-2251 min
Breakfast Leadership ShowNavigating the Challenging 2025 Job Market with Andrew Crapuchettes RedBalloon CEO
Summary
Personal Experiences and Job Market
Michael and Andrew discussed their personal experiences and professional backgrounds. Michael appreciated their conversation and mentioned some recent articles in the Wall Street Journal related to job postings and the job market. Andrew shared his background, including his experience in starting various businesses, focusing on labor market data and job creation. He also mentioned his current location in Idaho and his family. The conversation ended with Michael expressing his admiration for Idaho and the job market.
Navigating the Challenging Job Market
Michael and Andrew discussed the current state of the job market, noting that...2025-02-0325 min
Rainmaker Fundraising PodcastMajor Gift Fundraising as a TradeCould treating fundraising like a skilled trade transform your results?In this episode of the Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast, Andrew Olson sits down with Jason Zwang, founder of The Giving Group and longtime major gifts leader. Jason shares why major gift fundraising should be approached not just as a career, but as a craft that requires apprenticeship, trust-building, and continual learning. They explore the evolution of major gifts, the tension between science and art, and how organizations can prepare for the next generation of fundraising leadership. This is a masterclass in practical wisdom for anyone serious about long-term fundraising...2024-12-0334 min
Ramblin: An Amblin PodcastMemoirs of a Geisha (2005)Ramblin is back - and we’re more Geisha than ever. After an extended summer break, the boys are back to continue down the Amblin road, staying in 2005 to explore Rob Marshall's period drama MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA, based on Arthur Golden’s novel of the same name. To chart the journey of young Chiyo’s self-discovery and efforts to become a Geisha in pre and post-WW2 Japan, we welcome back returning guest, friend and film journalist Barry Levitt. Together, we discuss the film’s origins, its questionable sense of authorship and posit the question; could this film - a follow...2024-11-101h 22
The Mini Profile PodcastMini Profile Podcast S1 Ep. 3 - Breaking Down the A505 Field StudyJoined by Chris Cook and Brett Levitt, professors at Indiana University and the heads of the A505 field study, the Mini Profile Crew breaks down need to know details about the field study and how you can make the most out of your experience abroad as part of the 3/2 MBA's experiential learning program. Connect with Chris and Brett on LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/christopher-s-cook-cpa-cgma-b61b75https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-levitt/Learn more about the Management Consulting Academy: https://www.indianamca.com/2024-10-3027 min
The Movie Club10 Things We Hate About ‘10 Things I Hate About You: 90s NostalgiaSend us a textSummary:We take a hilarious walk down memory lane with 10 Things I Hate About You, from Heath Ledger’s magnetic charm to the iconic scenes that made this film an essential 90s classic. Whether you’re into teen drama, Shakespearean adaptations, or 90s nostalgia, this episode’s a must-listen.By the Numbers: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)Total budget spent: $13 millionGross revenue: $53.5 million worldwideBox office revenue: $38.2 million (domestic)Streaming revenue: Not pu...2024-10-221h 25
No Stupid QuestionsWhy Are Stories Stickier Than Statistics? (Replay)Also: are the most memorable stories less likely to be true? Stephen Dubner chats with Angela Duckworth in this classic episode from July 2020. SOURCES:Pearl S. Buck, 20th-century American novelist.Jack Gallant, professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley.Steve Levitt, professor emeritus of economics at the University of Chicago, host of People I (Mostly) Admire, and co-author of the Freakonomics books.George Loewenstein, professor of economics and psychology at Carnegie Mellon University.Deborah Small, professor of marketing at Yale University.Adin Steinsaltz, rabbi, philosopher, and author.Diana Tamir, professor of neuroscience a...2024-09-0631 min