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Justified PosteriorsScaling Laws Meet PersuasionIn this episode, we tackle the thorny question of AI persuasion with a fresh study: "Scaling Language Model Size Yields Diminishing Returns for Single-Message Political Persuasion." The headline? Bigger AI models plateau in their persuasive power around the 70B parameter mark—think LLaMA 2 70B or Qwen-1.5 72B.As you can imagine, this had us diving deep into what this means for AI safety concerns and the future of digital influence. Seth came in worried that super-persuasive AIs might be the top existential risk (60% confidence!), while Andrey was far more skeptical (less than 1%).Before jumping into th...2025-06-0340 min
Things Have ChangedTransforming the Job Landscape: Insight from Dr. Seth BenzelSend us a textAre you prepared for the future? What if we told you that philosophers will play a key role in it? We had a fascinating conversation with the brilliant Dr. Seth Benzel, a Digital Economist from MIT and Assistant Professor at Chapman University. He shared his insights about the transformation of job market landscape, the rise of new types of jobs, and the profound impact of AI on jobs and productivity. We explored how universities are stepping up, investing in STEM education, and how they can play a pivotal role in reducing inequalities and...2023-09-1821 min
Our Father's HeartLeadership Through Humility and Relationship | Ep. 99The scriptures instruct us that if anyone desires the position of a bishop, that number one, that's a good thing, but also number two, they must meet certain qualifications (all found in 1 Tim 3). This episode looks at the characteristics and attributes of good leaders and the qualities they should have to gain the trust of those supporting them and the work that needs to be accomplished. Leadership is influence. Though all of these principles are found in the scriptures for leaders, they apply to all of us in all of our settings. Jesus is the prototype we...2023-04-121h 19
The Sports Family Corner PodcastInterview with Clay Townsend—Dad of Two NFL Sons“Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” – Lou Holtz Parenting WELL through the youth sports journey is not only measured by the accomplishments our kids realize but also by the health of family relationships along the way. Here Clay Townsend—dad of three successful boys—shares his parenting insights. Two of his sons have gone on to play in the NFL and he and David look back at the intentional activities that impacted their skill development and the culture they fostered in their home.2021-01-1624 min
The Sports Family Corner PodcastFrom Good to Great in Four Steps“Winning is ending the day just a little better than I was that morning.”—David Benzel If you’ve ever wished for a clear, but simple formula to get YOU from where you are, to where you want to be, then you’ll love this episode. David shares four cornerstones to successfully making the journey from good to great. In true storyteller fashion, he brings to life these invaluable steps, through recounting some of his own journey as well as the inspiring moments in the lives of others who’ve achieved their version of greatness...2020-12-1239 min
The Sports Family Corner PodcastQ&A With Sports Mom, Jeanie Rahman“We used it as a teaching moment, and when we got to that game he performed better than he had in a long time.”—Jeanie Rahman Moms are often at the center of the youth sports experience—whether it’s shuttling athletes to and from practice, cheering loudly from the sidelines, washing stinky uniforms, or just keeping the family unit together and moving forward. In this question and answer episode, long-time sports Mom, Jeanie Rahman joins David to give her perspective. She shares some of their personal stories to illustrate the valuable life lessons families can learn...2020-11-2433 min
The Sports Family Corner PodcastCoaching in the Age of Covid—Interview With John Lamothe and Samantha Bohon“When routines change, time stands still.”—David Benzel The great pause of 2020 will probably go down in infamy. Covid 19 has impacted virtually every area of life, making “normalcy” feel like an elusive but treasured concept from the past. Athletes, coaches, and sports families have had to adjust to the unexpected interruption. In this episode, David gets the front-row perspectives of two soccer coaches, John Lamothe and Samantha Bohon, as they candidly share their coaching experiences in the age of Covid. Show Notes (4:05) What were your initial thoughts last spring when Covid first made i...2020-10-3030 min
The Sports Family Corner PodcastIs Your Family Built to Last?“Wherever two or more are gathered together you have a culture, and it can be by design or by default.”—David Benzel If you spend any time teaching leadership within organizations, you quickly realize that team members’ common goal is to feel like a family. You can assume that they are after the positive, supportive, and encouraging environments evident in healthy families. So what exactly does it mean to have a cohesive family? In this practical episode, David lays out what goes into building a family that will last. He’ll debunk some of the myt...2020-10-2329 min
The Sports Family Corner PodcastDavid's Daughter Tells Her Story—An Interview With Tarah Benzel Mikacich“The challenge is being honest with what you really want out of it, and then having your actions match that.” —Tarah Benzel Mikacich The view from behind a boat has never lost its appeal for Tarah Mikacich. At the age of seven, she began competing in water skiing events and built up a remarkable career. Then at 21, she decided to venture into the world of wakeboarding and quickly rose to the top on an international level. Here, she and her Dad reminisce about being an athlete in the Benzel home. 2020-09-2838 min
The Sports Family Corner PodcastHelp Your Child Grow Through Life's ChangesThe one thing you can count on is that life will change. Learning to navigate, through transitions smoothly doesn’t happen accidentally. In this episode, David shares many important and thought-provoking aspects of facing change. You’ll learn helpful perspectives and strategies so you can guide your kids toward the skills that result in healthy transformations. Parents, let’s equip our children to handle all types of change—like a champ! 2020-09-1935 minThe Sports Family Corner PodcastInterview with Dave Fish, 42 Years of Coaching Harvard Tennis"I was allowed into tennis. I got invited into it, and that love affair never ended—which is what we would hope all of our kids would have." Dave Fish has spent a lifetime with a tennis racket in his hand. With an outstanding coaching career—that many would envy—he and David easily converse on all things youth sports. Listen in as Dave shares many analogies, that bring to life his thoughts on sports specialization, the ways sports parents have changed over the last 42 years, the "real genius of coaching," and much more. He a...2020-08-3039 minThe Sports Family Corner PodcastHow to Build a Rock-Solid Relationship With Your Child"The voice of influence is far more effective than the hand of control." —David Benzel Get ready to take a deep-dive into a pivotal parenting issue—how much control to exert when raising children. Based on two of his favorite books, Choice Theory and Parenting With Love and Logic, David delivers a framework that parents can use as they help their kids learn to make good choices. You'll learn about: Three areas that make up a child's "quality world" Two primary approaches that parents take to resolve situations When children should have...2020-08-2228 minThe Sports Family Corner PodcastAthletes Breaking Bad—Interview With Dr. John Lamothe“We have so many heroes in the sports world, so many figures we look up to—right or wrong—we put them on a pedestal. But there are also a lot of figures that are anti-heroes.” In this episode of The Sports Family Corner, David has a lively conversation with professor, author, soccer coach, and sports parent, Dr. John Lamothe. They dive into several of the implications of “bad boys” in sports, which is the topic of Dr. Lamothe’s most recent work, Athletes Breaking Bad. David and John dig into what behaviors are defined as crossing lin...2020-07-2940 minThe Sports Family Corner Podcast5 Powerful Strategies for Sports Parent SuccessMany families have been challenged by the changes in routines, as a result of the global pandemic. And now that summer is in full swing, it's a perfect time to pull back and get a broader perspective on the parenting strategies you're using. What's working, what's not, and how can you improve? In this episode of the Sports Family Corner, David shares 5 very specific strategies that you can apply today. To give you a clear understanding, he'll break these down into 3 areas. First, he'll talk about the TRAPS that parents can easily fall...2020-07-1631 minThe Sports Family Corner PodcastAnd Then There Were Nine—Interview With Sports Parent Don DeluzioSports parent, Don Deluzio, shares with David the “ah-ha” moments and the “missed moments” of leading 9 kids through sports and life. More than 15 years ago the Deluzio family went from a family of 6 to a family of 11—virtually overnight—as they took on the legal guardianship of 5 children. Here David and Don transparently talk about parenting, faith, sports-life, and current cultural issues. Learn what the family’s biggest daily challenge was, Don’s response on how to ease racial conflict, and his thoughts on constructive criticism. If you’re a parent, you don’t want to m...2020-06-3033 minThe Sports Family Corner PodcastDevelop the Leader Within Your ChildIn 1949, thirteen smokejumpers tragically lost their lives in a wildfire in Mann Gulch. As the U.S. Forest Service reviewed the circumstances regarding the disaster, there was some controversy surrounding how Foreman Wagner Dodge responded. Ultimately his actions saved his life and could have saved the lives of others, but unfortunately, they did not follow his lead. In this episode, David shares the compelling, true story of what happened on that deadly day and uses it to shed light on 2 styles of leadership. You'll learn what 3 questions are always asked of a leader i...2020-06-1836 minThe Sports Family Corner Podcast5 Secrets to an Athletic Quantum Leap—Interview With Julie LearnerGet ready for a step-by-step process, parents and athletes can use to approach athletic life, and beyond. David and sports therapist, Julie Learner, share 5 proven secrets that when applied, can propel an athlete forward. As they talk through each of these 5 key steps they'll give you a reflection point for your athlete, and the action steps that will help to "cement" the learning moment. If you've ever dreamed about making a quantum leap in your sport then you don't want to miss this practical and inspiring episode. To learn more about...2020-05-2537 minThe Sports Family Corner PodcastTeach Your Child How to Hit a GoalGrab a pen and be prepared to learn the exact steps to help you and your child create a personal plan for hitting a goal. In this episode, David identifies the 8 life accounts that goals fall under and the 12 steps that will set your child up for success. He'll lay out the process of honing in on one particular "big, hairy, audacious" goal—something that's very important to your child—so they can become more targeted in their goal setting. And then David will turn the spotlight on goal achievement. These follow-through strategies are w...2020-05-1341 minThe Sports Family Corner PodcastInterview with Olympic Coach Bobby Martin"The subjectivity of ice skating adds another layer in competition, that just fuels me." "It was such a punch in my gut at that point that I just felt it was my destiny...things happen to us along the way and it's really how you bounce back from it or look at it." "My Dad pretty much gave me a suit of armor." These are just a few of the pearls of wisdom that Bobby delivered during his interview with David. Be sure to tune in and listen to an Olympic-level coach reflect...2020-04-2235 minThe Sports Family Corner PodcastThe 5 Best Ways to Resolve ConflictThanks to the COVID19 pandemic, many families find themselves in close quarters, and out of normal rhythms. This, coupled with the financial strain that many are facing, and you may be dealing with more conflict in the home than usual. In this episode, David takes a closer look at managing your emotions during conflict so that they don't control you. And how to choose the right approach so that resolution can occur. Whether your struggles are mostly with a child or spouse, these strategies will give you a pathway to resolving differences.2020-04-1440 minThe Sports Family Corner PodcastUsing the Sport of Tennis to Teach Life Lessons with Amy PazahanickChief executive officer at Agape Tennis Academy, Amy Pazahanick spends time talking with David. She shares her vision for reaching kids of all levels and backgrounds through the opportunities of tennis. Her passion to put life lessons ahead of just learning skills falls right in line with everything Growing Champions for Life promotes.2020-03-2629 min
ParentingAces - The Junior Tennis and College Tennis PodcastGoing Back to the Archives with David BenzelWelcome to Season 9, Episode 12, of the ParentingAces Podcast. Boy, is this a strange time for all of us. We are sheltering at home, with our kids, trying to figure out this New Normal. Rather than release a brand new episode this week, I thought I would go back to our Archives and re-release a conversation I had with David Benzel, creator of Growing Champions for Life, from August 2012. In this episode, David and I discuss what it means to be an effective Tennis Parent and the common pitfalls we all face as we t...2020-03-241h 03The Sports Family Corner PodcastHelp Your Child Handle StressIn this insightful episode, David will: Challenge your perception about stress Help you to identify the stressors in your child's life Develop a personal plan for using coping resources You'll hear about some of the self-lies you or your kids might believe. And you'll be equipped with five strategies that can create a better sense of personal well-being. 2020-03-1940 min
Creative Spirits Unleashed#5 David Benzel The Sports Family Coach talks influence, culture and becoming.“If you know how you got there, you can create culture.” David Benzel guides parents, coaches and leaders on the world of influence. From the earliest moments in his career, he has been helping people grow, change their habits, acquire new habits and gain skills. This conversation is packed with wisdom on leadership, change and dealing with the discomfort of going from point A to point B. His special gift is helping parents of elite athletes positively impact their children in a world where the pressure to perform can test the strongest relationships. As a an elite athlete and pare...2020-03-1358 min