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Be the Sun, Not the Salt#48 Gentle Nudge: Fill in the PotholesEver wondered what it means to make a difference—even when no one’s watching? 🌟 In this episode of Be the Sun, Not the Salt, Dr. Harry Cohen and Connie Fontaine guide you through Chapter 26: Fill in the Potholes—a thought-provoking conversation about small acts, big impact, and the quiet magic of doing good.Why tune in?Discover how tiny, anonymous gestures can ripple out and change your world—and maybe even someone else’s.Get inspired to spot everyday opportunities to help, uplift, or simply smooth the path for others (and yourself).Hear real-life sto...2025-05-2906 min
The Authors ShowShaking Up The World by James D. Paulk JrShaking Up the World is a collection of stories by the Naval Academy Class of 1957 members. Some classmates watched Japanese planes bombing Pearl Harbor (Tom Marnane). Walt Meukow spent the war as a prisoner in the Philippines; another Art Aronson, was a prisoner in the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz.
The Shaking and shaping of four years at Annapolis molded men who would spend their lives shaking up the world, large and small, in uniform and as civilians. Brad Parkinson's architecture of the Global Positioning System (GPS) was monumental. Charlie Duke, an astronaut, spent 72 hours on the moon's surface. Jerry...2025-03-0415 min
Sparks of Gratitude45. Changing the World One Small Act at a Time - Brad AronsonSend us a textBrad Aronson is a husband, father, and author who is passionate about kindness and entrepreneurship. His book, HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act at a Time, shares true stories of kindness and its ripple effects. All proceeds go to Big Brothers Big Sisters.When he’s not writing, Brad teaches entrepreneurship to youth, volunteers with nonprofits, and plays creative games with his family. He believes small acts can make a big difference and loves sharing that message with audiences everywhere.In this inspiring episode of the Sparks of Gr...2025-02-1049 min
Minor League Sports ReportTWITA - Final Episode of This Week in the AssociationIn This Week in the Association with Kevin Luckow and Robert Pannier, it is the series final of This Week in the Association. After eight seasons, Rob needs to step away, so he bids his fond farewell. Rob and Kevin are joined by a plethora of guests, including:
Broadcaster:
Sean Aronson, St. Paul Saints
Brad Allred, Cleburne Railroaders
Tom Wynn, Milwaukee Milkmen
Conor Clingen, Kane County Cougars
Tanner Hoops, Sioux Falls Canaries
Dan Vaughan, Sioux City Explorers
Managers/Coaches:
Tom Vaeth, Washington Wild Things
Alex Broshers, Washington...2025-01-042h 20
Be the Sun, Not the Salt#25 Creating Big Change through Small Acts with Brad AronsonJoin us for an inspiring discussion with Brad Aronson, author of 'Humankind: Changing the World One Small Act at a Time.' Brad shares his journey of discovering the profound impact of small gestures of kindness, especially during difficult times. He emphasizes the importance of being seen (and what that really means) and the power of simple actions to make a huge difference in the lives of others, and for ourselves, in return. Brad also talks to us about his impressive background in digital marketing and entrepreneurship, his teaching experiences, and his dedication to mentoring and nonprofit work. The...2024-12-181h 01
The Kindness Factor PodcastE37 - REPLAY - Episode 1 - Brad Aronson - Human Kind: Changing the World, One Small Act at a TimeSend us a textWhat a delightful opportunity it is for us to re-share with you the amazing story of one of the kindest people on the planet - Brad Aronson author of HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act at a Time. This is the book both I and Dr. Gourgouris wish we'd written. This is a must listen episode. Here are just a few nuggets you'll get today:Brad's personal kindness story as his wife battled Leukemia, the "Why" Behind the book and why Forbes called it "the most uplifting an...2024-12-0430 min
The Retirement Wisdom PodcastBest Of - On GratitudeIt’s Thanksgiving here in the US. And there’s always a lot we can be grateful for – if we’re paying attention. This Best Of episode spins through a few of our guests who shared their experiences, insights and wisdom about gratitude. Often they found gratitude to be extremely valuable in times of adversity in their lives. I think they just might inspire you to keep gratitude going long after your tryptophan-induced nap on Thursday.
If any of the clips on gratitude intrigue you, click on the links below to listen to the full conversations.
Wishin...2024-11-2700 min
Learning Podcasts: I Love Learning and On the Front LineBrad Aronson: Zip Codes Do Not MatterDon't let your zip code hold you back! If you were born into a zip code without a lot of opportunity, Brad Aronson tells us that what is inside of you can create opportunity. He reminds us we can soar and succeed with a little support.With a passion for coaching and teaching, Brad makes his heart happy by helping someone else daily. Listen to his inspirational message in this week’s I Love Learning podcast.2024-11-2122 min
The Prosperity PodcastHumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act At a TimeJoin the Prosperity Podcast for a heartwarming episode where we explore Brad Aronson’s “HumanKind” and its inspiring tales of small acts of kindness that create big changes. Learn how shifting focus from receiving to giving can transform lives, exemplified by a story of a teacher who helped a one-handed child tie his shoes. Perfect for anyone seeking uplifting and practical insights into fostering positivity and community impact. Don’t miss this engaging discussion that could enrich your perspective on generosity! Prosperity Thinkers is proud to be an affiliate of the transformative Gravy Stack movement, helping individuals around t...2024-11-1214 minThe Retirement Wisdom PodcastChanging Lanes to Make a Difference - Jennifer JacobsWhat’s Next? Get in front of your life in retirement.
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Sparks of Gratitude33: Hope Grows in Gratitude - Kevin MonroeSend us a textKevin's journey with gratitude began in childhood with simple lessons in politeness, but it wasn’t until later in life, during a battle with depression, that he truly discovered its transformative power. In 2019, he launched a 10-Day Gratitude Challenge, which quickly grew to thousands of participants worldwide. This success led him to create more opportunities for others to explore gratitude, including The Gratitude Challenge Card Deck and a 30-day app-based journey. As a speaker, coach, and host of The Extraordinary Life Podcast, Kevin continues to inspire others to embrace gratitude as a way of...2024-09-0953 min
Forward Radio podcastsSolutions To Violence | Brad Aronson | Humankind | 8-27-24Brad Aronson is the author of the best-selling book, Humankind, Changing the World one small act at a Time. Brad Aronson non-fiction micro historical novel was chosen as the international book award winner. Proceeds from Brad Arison’s book and his speaking tour go the organization, "Big Brothers, Big Sisters." Brad Aronson is also the founder and director of the nonprofit Hope Works where he teaches entrepreneurship.2024-08-2757 min
How we thinkThe deceptions within usThis world is a playground of Maya or illusion, where what seems real is not, and what is not real seems so. Or rather we live in a world of deceptions, some exisiting before us, others create dfor us and those that we create for ourselves. And it is these deceptions within us that we are exploring today. From the little lies we use to protect our egos to the grand narratives that shape our identities, deceptions are a constant part of our existence. These self-created illusions can offer comfort, they can also be something that keeps us from...2024-05-3032 min
The Big Success PodcastSocial Entrepreneurs - Daniel Aronson’s Journey to Value - Centered Career and Business SuccessDaniel Aronson joins the show to explore the essence and significance of values in our professional and personal success. He shares his journey from pursuing material accomplishments to living authentically and contributing to the greater good, offering a fresh perspective on defining success. Daniel highlights the importance of aligning our actions with our values for genuine contentment in our work. Through his personal evolution and insights into workplace dynamics, he urges listeners to reflect on their own definitions of achievement. This episode serves as a call to action for those seeking to integrate their professional endeavors with their core b...2024-04-0315 minThe Big Success PodcastWhy It's Important to Focus on Values in Your Business w/ Daniel Aronson | TrailerDaniel Aronson will lead you in exploring the significance of values in personal and professional success, he also highlights the impact and importance of values for business success. Make sure to tune in for the full episode!About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and f...2024-04-0200 minThe Retirement Wisdom PodcastThe Mutual Benefits of Intergenerational Volunteering - Atalaya SergiAre you ready to make giving back your second act? That’s the question posed by AmeriCorps Seniors. While volunteering can make a huge difference in the lives of others, it offers many benefits for you too. Atalaya Sergi joins us to discuss how AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers are making a difference by redeploying their skills and experience, including through intergenerational volunteer programs.
Atalaya Sergi joins us from Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Atalaya Sergi leads AmeriCorps Seniors, the federal grant making office of AmeriCorps that is focused on promoting and engaging people aged 55 an...2024-04-0130 minThe Kindness Factor PodcastEpisode 1 - Brad Aronson - HumanKind - Changing the World One Small Act at A TimeSend us a textWhat a delightful opportunity it is for us to share with you the amazing story of one of the kindest people on the planet - Brad Aronson, author of HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act at a Time. This is the book both I and Dr. Gourgouris wish we'd written. This is a must listen episode. Here's a few nuggets you'll get today:Brad's personal kindness story as his wife battled LeukemiaThe "Why" Behind the book and why Forbes called it "the most uplifting and life-affirming book in years."Sel...2024-03-1330 min
A Podcast?!32 - 2024 Oscars React : I'm Just KenTheresa and Mitchell react to the 96th Academy Awards/ 96th Oscars/ 2024 Oscars. They stayed up past their bedtime to weigh in on the highly anticipated award show.
Ryan Gosling stole the night with his outstanding performance of I'm Just Ken.
Oppenheimer, Killers of the Flower Moon, Anatomy Of a Fall, Maestro, Past Lives, American Fiction, Zone of Interest, The Holdovers, Poor Things, Barbie
Emma Stone, Lily Gladstone, Sandra Hüller, Annette Bening, Carey Mulligan
Emily Blunt, Danielle Brooks, America Ferrara, Jodie Foster, Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Bradley Cooper, Colman Domingo, Paul Giamatti, Cillian Murphy, Jeffrey Wright
Sterling K. Brown, Robert De N...2024-03-1154 min
insidewinkBrad Aronson - Human Kind: Changing the World One Small Act at a TimeBrad Aronson is a husband, dad, teacher and all around great human. He is the author of the national bestseller - HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act a Time, "which is full of true stories about how one small deed can make a world of difference." "Outside of family, Brad loves teaching entrepreneurship in Camden, N.J. He believes in hands-on learning, so everyone in his class starts their own business, which has led to many adventures in entrepreneurship. Brad also loves volunteering on the nonprofit boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters and Hopeworks.” Lea...2024-02-1452 mininsidewinkBrad Aronson - Human Kind: Changing the World One Small Act at a TimeBrad Aronson is a husband, dad, teacher and all around great human. He is the author of the national bestseller - HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act a Time, "which is full of true stories about how one small deed can make a world of difference." "Outside of family, Brad loves teaching entrepreneurship in Camden, N.J. He believes in hands-on learning, so everyone in his class starts their own business, which has led to many adventures in entrepreneurship. Brad also loves volunteering on the nonprofit boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters and Hopeworks.” Lea...2024-02-1452 min
The Thousand Roads PodcastYoruba Richen & Brad LichtensteinWhat’s it like for independent doc filmmakers, accustomed to making all their own decisions, to work with a top-notch doc series like PBS’s Frontline, with its strict journalistic guidelines? That’s the main topic I discuss with award-winning doc filmmakers Yoruba Richen and Brad Lichtenstein, whose terrific 2022 film American Reckoning began as an indie project but eventually turned into a Frontline project.Yoruba Richen and Brad Lichtenstein are well-known both separately as a team, Yoruba for films including 2023’s The Cost of Inheritance, which premiered at DOC NYC, Brad for films including 2022’s Emmy Award-winning When Claud...2023-12-1337 min
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Office Flip Flops with Francesca Zampaglione94. Why Does Organizational Culture Matter?Angela Heyroth is Founder & Principal of Talent Lifecycle Designs. As a talent experience architect, she partners with organizations to produce impactful programs and strategies across all aspects of the talent lifecycle.
Angela firmly believes that everything rises and falls in our businesses based on our people and our approach to them. She also believes that seeing business from a talent-centric lens changes everything.
It makes companies happy across the board; the people are happy doing their jobs and the owners and leaders are happy with the bottom line.
It just takes some curiosity, li...2023-04-1319 min
The Gratitude Café: Opening possibilities | Healing | Motivation | Life | Relationships | HappinessEpisode 252: Brad AronsonNamed best inspirational book of the year by the Independent Book Publishers Association and chosen as an International Book Awards winner, Human Kind is the heartwarming, feel-good book we all need right now. These inspiring stories will open your heart and rekindle your faith in humanity.
You’ll meet the mentor who changed a child’s life with a single lesson in shoe-tying and see the far-reaching ripple effects of that seemingly small deed. You’ll also meet the six-year-old who launched a global kindness movement; the band of seamstress grandmothers who patch clothes and mend hearts for homeless people; the pu...2023-02-0155 min
Real Talk Ryan JespersenNovember 28, 2022 - World Cup Review; Trudeau’s Testimony; Violence Targeting LGBT; Chinese Protests0:41 | What the hell were Canadian coach John Herdman and TSN broadcaster James Duthie thinking?! With Canada's hopes evaporated, we open the show with a couple significant storylines off the pitch.
10:20 | Alberta's representative in the federal cabinet, Minister Randy Boissonnault, gives us his takeaways from the public inquiry into the Emergencies Act, the horrific nightclub shooting in Colorado targeting the LGBTQ community, and the federal government's plan to help Canadians struggling to keep up with inflation.
34:58 | Are you a fan of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's plan to send cheques to Alberta families? Ryan and Johnny discuss "Da...2022-11-281h 26
Tune In & Level Up PodcastEp 21: Brad Aronson, Author Of Human Kind, Changing The World One Small Act Of Kindness At A TimeBrad Aronson is the author of the National Bestseller HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act At a Time. All proceeds from his book go to Big Brothers Big Sisters.Brad is deeply involved with youth nonprofits, and he’s on the boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters and Hopeworks. Brad also teaches entrepreneurship to students in Camden, NJ. Everyone in his class starts their own business, which has led to many adventures in entrepreneurship. Brad and his family live in Philadelphia.Brad's webs...2022-10-2236 minOffice Flip Flops with Francesca Zampaglione64. Brad Aronson on Being a Kind HumanBrad Aronson is the author of Human Kind: Changing the World One Small Act at a Time and while he is local to the Philadelphia area, his book has touched people nationwide.
His book speaks to kindness over and over again and is an accumulation of stories of people who have performed kind acts.
When you lift others you have the chance to lift yourself, creating a circular motion of happiness. Their smile makes you smile; your smile makes them smile and just like that, you've done something.
Try it. The next time...2022-09-1523 min
Better Place Project with Steve NorrisFeel Good Friday! Positivity - 3 Scientifically Proven Ways to be HappierIn this episode, I showcase an article written by my friend Brad Aronson called Positivity — 3 Scientifically Proven Ways to be Happier.Brad writes:“Until recently, I had no idea that you could fairly easily teach your brain to be happier. As most of us could have guessed, researchers have found that positivity (having a positive outlook) makes us happier. I didn’t know that positivity is also proven to make people more successful.Luckily for us, there are simple, proven ways researchers have found for us (even pessimists) to be happier by tra...2022-07-1507 min
Fully AliveHow to Make a Difference with Brad AronsonOn this week's episode of the Conscious-Preneur, Monica Edwards interviews author, Brad Aronson who embodies the Conscious-Preneur values. It's apparent that Brad cares deeply about people and making an impact!
Brad's book, HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act at a Time, highlights true stories about how one small deed can make a world of difference. HumanKind will leave you grateful for what you have, provide a refuge from the negativity that surrounds us, and remind you of what really matters. Brad really takes his words to heart because all author royalties go to Big Brothers Big...2022-06-2729 min
The FRONTLINE DispatchA 1967 Murder and a ‘Reckoning’ with the TruthAmerican Reckoning, a feature-length documentary from FRONTLINE and Retro Report, traces the life and death of Wharlest Jackson Sr., a 'foot soldier' of the civil rights movement in the 1960s. The film explores the history of Black resistance in his hometown, Natchez, Mississippi, as well as his family’s decades-long struggle for justice.
Host Raney Aronson-Rath sits down with Dawn Porter, her fellow executive producer on both the American Reckoning documentary and FRONTLINE's Un(re)solved initiative, as well as American Reckoning directors Brad Lichtenstein and Yoruba Richen. Un(re)solved is a multiplatform investigation that tells th...2022-06-1624 minBetter Place Project with Steve NorrisFeel Good Friday! Disorder in the Court: Hilarious Real Life Stories of Courtroom ExchangesThis week, Steve decided to try and inject a little humor into your Friday (or whatever day it is that you happen to be listening to this), and borrow again from his friend Brad Aronson’s blog. Brad is best known for writing the inspiring bestselling book Humankind: Changing the World One Small Act at a Time (all proceeds go to nonprofit Big Brothers Big Sisters).In this episode Steve reads excerpts from Brad's blog detailing actual exchanges taken by court reporters between lawyers and witnesses on the stand, taken from a book called Disorder in the Cour...2022-05-2006 minBetter Place Project with Steve NorrisFeel Good Friday! 23 Stories to Inspire You to Succeed!For this Feel Good Friday episode, we're bringing you 23 stories to inspire you to overcome and even embrace your failures, and use them as fuel to pursue your dreams.Whether it's Steven Spielberg, Colonel Sanders, Michael Jordan, Oprah Winfrey, Walt Disney, or 15 year-old Jack Andraka who created a diagnostic test for Pancreatic Cancer that was better than the tests developed by scientists, research labs and billion dollar pharmaceutical companies, all of these success stories had one thing in common. They all had huge failures along the way, but never gave up!Special thanks to Brad A...2022-05-0614 minBetter Place Project with Steve NorrisBrad Aronson - Bestselling Author of HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act At a TimeIn this episode, Steve and Brad chat about the Power of Kindness, the ripple effect of kindness, what Kindness means to Brad, how it effects us physiologically when we do acts of kindness, and you’re definitely going to love the stories he shares from his book about amazing humans doing breathtaking acts of kindness. Brad Aronson is the author of the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act At a Time. All proceeds from his book go to Big Brothers Big Sisters.Brad is deeply involved with you...2022-04-2653 min
Experible with Krati MehraElizabeth Svoboda On What Makes A Hero, Practicing Compassion, & Being Your Own Safe SpaceOvernight, the world has become a place of chaos and uncertainty. We are all struggling in one way or another. Some of us have lost loved ones, opportunities, and even our home countries while a lot of us are reeling with anxiety and fear. During such tumultuous periods, It is important that we take care of ourselves and be a support system for others as well which is what we discuss in this episode. To be a part of someone's pain and absorb some of its impact is not an easy thing to do, it requires a lot of...2022-03-1754 min
Teams with EDGES3 Episode 2: Open Yourself Up to Kindness with Brad AronsonWe need help. We have people around us who want to help. Why can it be so hard to ask – or even accept – help? In his bestselling book “HumanKind,” Brad Aronson explores the world of difference that even the smallest acts of kindness can make. At work, celebrating small acts of kindness can do more to boost morale than a bonus. And as leaders, learning to accept help can bring you ease and joy.
We all need a little more kindness in our lives right now. I highly recommend picking up a copy of Brad’s book. It’s avail...2022-03-1744 minExperible with Krati MehraThe #1 Advice To Living a Successful Life From 10 Guest Experts On The ShowAt the end of every interview episode, I ask my guest - the coaches, entrepreneurs, field experts, I have on my show, this one question, if they were allowed to give only one advice to the listeners, something that can help them live a better life, what would that one advice be?
In the last episode of 2021, I share with my listeners the 10 best answers to the question chosen based on their relevance to this time of the year. I hope you enjoy it. If you want to listen to the interviews mentioned during the episode, you...2021-12-3021 min
Portland Center for Spiritual Living PodcastA Room With a ViewRev. Larry completes our month on kindness using Brad Aronson's book "Human Kind." Today he asks us to open our hearts through the process of re-framing. It's time to upgrade our view of the facts of life.2021-12-1926 min
SolFul ConnectionsAmanda & Friends and What We have LearnedIn the Season Finale of SolFul Connections, Amanda and many of the guests featured on Season One explore the lessons of the past year. The group delves into making peace with loss, challenges and how to find meaning and joy in the midst of trying circumstances. This authentic and contemplative look at what makes our lives meaningful provides listeners with ways to deal with trauma and enter the future armed with hope and the idea that we don't have to do this alone.
Guests: Melinda Sullivan Beuf, Peter Beuf, Linda Puia, Chuck Hall, Roseanne Griffiths, Brad Sanders, Chuck Pressler, Loraine...2021-12-1457 min
I'm Dying to Tell YouInspiration behind “HumanKind” with Brad AronsonHere I chat with Brad Aronson who shares incredible true stories about how one small deed can make a world of difference. Listen in to how his National Bestseller, HumanKind came to be. Brad Aronson is a husband, dad, entrepreneur, mentor and volunteer. After Brad's wife, Mia, was diagnosed with leukemia Brad spent most of his time either by her side or trying to shield their five-year-old son, Jack, from the worst of Mia’s illness. Brad and Mia were met by an outpouring of kindness from friends, family, and even complete strangers. Inspired by all the demonstrations of “hum...2021-12-1439 min