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The Digital TransformistHow will AI Radically Change how we do UX in 2025?Welcome to The Digital Transformist with Mike LaVista! In this episode, we dive into the world of user experience design with Mark Baldino, CEO and founder of Fuzzy Math. The conversation takes an intriguing turn as we explore the impact of LLMs and AI tools on the UX landscape. It's no longer a niche topic – even your dad knows about chat GPT! Customers are clamoring for AI solutions, and Mark sheds light on how this revolution is changing the game for UX professionals.Mark shares how Fuzzy Math, known for its work with B2B and enterprise or...2025-07-1734 min
UX Leadership By DesignFrom Perfectionism to Play: Unlocking CreativitySend us a textIn this joyful and energizing episode of UX Leadership by Design, Mark Baldino is joined by creativity catalyst Melissa Dinwiddie — a Juilliard-trained dancer turned artist, jazz singer, improviser, and innovation strategist and coach. Melissa helps individuals and teams get unstuck and unlock their creative potential, even (and especially) when they don’t see themselves as creative. She walks us through her deceptively simple “Create the Impossible” framework—Play Hard, Make Crap, Learn Fast—and dives deep into why perfectionism is the enemy of progress.Whether you’re a self-identified “non-creative,” an overthinking perfe...2025-07-1536 min
UX Leadership By DesignBehind the Scenes: Client Wrangling & Design Doing at Fuzzy MathSend us a textWhat’s it really like inside a UX consultancy? In this special in-house episode of UX Leadership by Design, Mark Baldino sits down with two incredible Fuzzy Math teammates — Senior Designer Madeleine Byrne and Senior Project Manager Jaléssa Savage — to talk about what UX leadership looks like from the inside out.They unpack how projects are structured, how cross-functional teams communicate, and how empathy, clarity, and constraints shape successful outcomes. From wrangling stakeholders to making smart design trade-offs, it’s a behind-the-scenes look at how Fuzzy Math keeps projects human, impactful...2025-06-2549 min
Healthy Maine TalksMaine Youth Thriving: Ensuring a Healthy Future for Maine's KidsTo mark Mental Health Awareness Month, Matt sat down with Dr. Delvina Miremadi-Baldino, the new Executive Director of Maine Youth Thriving. Dr. Miremadi-Baldino is a psychologist who specializes in fostering resilience in both adults and children. In this episode of Healthy Maine Talks she shares the work MYT is doing to encourage positive environments, experiences and relationships for young people in Maine. Spoiler alert, we all have a role to play!*This Healthy Maine Talks episode is supported by the New England Public Health Training Center*2025-05-2034 min
UX Leadership By DesignEmpathy Engineering: AI, Customer Insight, and Conversion AlchemySend us a textIn this episode of UX Leadership by Design, Mark Baldino talks with Chris Silvestri, founder and chief conversion copywriter at Conversion Alchemy. Chris brings a rare blend of backgrounds—software engineer, UX designer, and conversion copywriter—to tackle one of the toughest challenges in B2B: turning complex decision-making into clear, effective messaging. We dig into his AI-powered empathy framework, PATH, and explore how he uses customer research, simulated personas, and real language to help teams write content that connects. For anyone working in UX, product, or content, this is a masterclass in alig...2025-05-0937 min
UX Leadership By DesignBeyond Faster Horses: Uncovering Customer Needs at ScaleSend us a textIn this episode of UX Leadership by Design, Mark Baldino talks with Mauricio Steffen, Senior Director of Product Management at Ericsson, about the crucial role customer research and empathy play in successful product management. Mauricio shares his unique career path, transitioning from corrections officer to frontline support, then into product management, highlighting how deep, empathetic listening skills have been essential across all roles. The conversation explores how to scale customer feedback processes, synthesize insights effectively, and navigate stakeholder management. Mark and Mauricio challenge the common misinterpretation of Henry Ford’s quote about customer re...2025-04-1737 min
Scaling Smarter with David HirschfeldSell Before You Build for Faster Product-Market FitThis podcast episode of UX Leadership by Design features Mark Baldino, co-founder of Fuzzy Math, interviewing David Hirschfeld, founder and CEO of Tekyz. The discussion centers around Hirschfeld's "Launch First" methodology, a process designed to help startups achieve product-market fit by validating revenue potential before significant development investment. David Hirschfeld's experience with successful and failed startups and his work with over 90 other startups informed the creation of this methodology.
Key Takeaways
The Launch First methodology offers a structured, metrics-driven approach to de-risking startups by validating revenue potential before substantial development investment. It emphasizes the importance of niche...2025-04-0840 min
UX Leadership By DesignSell Before You Build for Faster Product-Market FitSend us a textIn this episode of UX Leadership by Design, Mark Baldino sits down with David Hirschfeld, founder and CEO of Tekyz, about the Launch First methodology—a metrics-driven approach to de-risking product development and achieving product-market fit before building software. David shares insights from working with over 90 startups, highlighting the common pitfalls that lead to failure, particularly the mistake of waiting too long to validate revenue. He breaks down how to identify the right niche, perform root cause analysis, and use high-fidelity prototypes to pre-sell software before investing in an MVP. Whether you're a st...2025-03-2040 min
UX Leadership By DesignPhilosophy Meets Product: Pragmatism, Internal Politics, and Product OpsSend us a textIn this episode of UX Leadership by Design, Mark Baldino sits down with Mike Nowak, Principal Product Manager at Deloitte Digital, to explore the philosophy and pragmatism behind product management. Mike shares his unconventional journey from theology and philosophy to product leadership, emphasizing the importance of humility, adaptability, and cross-functional collaboration in the product space. The conversation dives into the interplay between UX, engineering, and product management, the challenge of defining “what to build and why”, and how organizations can create a culture where mistakes lead to learning, not failure. The discussion also cove...2025-02-2535 min
UX Leadership By DesignBuilding a Culture of Innovation: A Guide for LeadersSend us a textIn this episode of UX Leadership by Design, Mark Baldino talks with Dave Seligsohn, founder of A2O Consulting, about creating a culture of innovation and driving business growth. Drawing from his rich background in education and leadership, Dave shares insights into the challenges small businesses face, such as breaking revenue ceilings, optimizing operations, and achieving growth. He highlights the importance of fostering innovation through intentional processes, forming dedicated teams, and leveraging data-driven decision-making. The conversation offers practical strategies for establishing an innovation pipeline, validating ideas, and navigating organizational challenges, making it an...2025-01-2738 min
The Recruiting Brainfood PodcastBrainfood Live On Air - Ep289 - Req Load: How Much Is Too Much Per Recruiter in the Age of AI
Req Load: How Much is Too Much Per Recruiter in the Age of AI?
If Artificial Intelligence going to make recruiters hyper productive, how many requirements can we now expect to manage? There's no question that this question is going to be on the mind of CEO's going into 2025. Whilst we CAN expect some increase in req load, how much is too much?
In this session, we are going to discuss the variables which go into calculating requirements per recruiter, and how to explain that numbers don't capture everything a recruiter does.
- Volume of roles
- Number of repeats
- C...2025-01-241h 15
UX Leadership By DesignBuilding Better Products Faster with Generative AISend us a textIn this episode of UX Leadership by Design, Mark Baldino sits down with Joe Sticca, a seasoned expert blending technology, digital experiences, and product innovation, to explore the transformative impact of generative AI on product management and design. Joe shares his journey from software development to digital experience leadership, emphasizing the importance of adopting an "editor mindset" to harness AI for efficiency, creativity, and strategic decision-making. The conversation delves into how AI accelerates feedback loops, enhances data analysis, and mitigates risks, empowering teams to deliver richer MVPs and foster better collaboration. Joe also...2024-12-1833 min
Electronic Music CultureE.M.C. atmospheres - DynastorWe inaugurate the last month of the year with an epic ambient mix by Dynastor
Dynastor is a Dutch ambient artist that pushes the boundaries of the style. His mixes are known for the immense tracklists reflecting his methods; layering many tracks overtop each other to create immersive and dynamic mixes taking the listener along through what ambient can really be. He shows why ambient music has a place on the big soundsystem with heavy hitting basses, cinematic sweeps and deep textural soundscapes. That ambient as a background genre misses the point, that rather it tells a story, sketches a...2024-12-041h 30
UX Leadership By DesignUnlocking Growth Through Team Alignment in Product ManagementSend us a textIn this episode of UX Leadership by Design, Mark Baldino and Bruce McCarthy discuss the challenges and solutions around stakeholder alignment in product management. Bruce highlights the importance of bridging communication gaps across departments to achieve unified goals and emphasizes the role of empathy, strategic prioritization, and effective stakeholder management in driving organizational success. He also touches on methods for identifying influential stakeholders, leveraging trust, and fostering cross-functional collaboration for product teams, especially in remote settings. Drawing from his book Aligned: Stakeholder Management for Product Leaders, Bruce provides actionable strategies for navigating the...2024-11-2045 min
UX Leadership By DesignThe Future of Product Management is Data and AISend us a textIn this episode of UX Leadership by Design, Rina Alexin, CEO of Productside, joins Mark Baldino , Co-Founder of Fuzzy Math, to discuss the state of product management today, including challenges like misaligned strategy, poor stakeholder management, and data utilization. She emphasizes the need for clearer communication of strategy across all levels of an organization, enabling product teams to focus on valuable discovery and execution. Rina also shares insights on navigating the complexities of data, enhancing team skills, and leveraging AI to empower more effective product management.Key Takeaways...2024-11-0537 min
UX Leadership By DesignCommunication Hacks to Align Your Product Team for SuccessSend us a textIn this episode of UX Leadership By Design, host Mark Baldino speaks with Gerard Dolan about the challenges teams face in communication, problem identification, and leadership in dynamic work environments. Gerard discusses practical strategies for addressing issues like silos of information, aligning teams, and the importance of building relationships and fostering empathy within an organization. He emphasizes the value of identifying the right problems, facilitating open communication, and maintaining clarity in organizational roles. Gerard also touches on how team structures and leadership decisions can create bottlenecks and how to overcome them through transparency...2024-10-0933 min
UX Leadership By DesignFrom Graffiti to CEO: A Creative's Guide to Leading CreativesSend us a textIn this episode of UX Leadership By Design, host Mark Baldino speaks with Pablo Stanley. Pablo, a designer and artist, shares his journey from being a graffiti artist in his teenage years to becoming a creative director and founder of multiple companies. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of leading a team of creatives, including the balance between guiding them and allowing them to explore new ideas. Pablo also emphasizes the importance of bringing one's full self and passion to work, promoting work-life integration rather than separation. He highlights the benefits of integrating...2024-09-1852 min
UX Leadership By DesignMastering Intentional Prioritization for Complex OrganizationsSend us a textIn this episode of UX Leadership by Design, host Mark Baldino speaks with Harry Max, author of the book "Managing Priorities: How to Create Better Plans and Make Smarter Decisions". We discussion the importance of intentional prioritization, particularly in complex organizational settings. Harry explains that while many people think they are good at prioritizing, most struggle when faced with dynamic and adaptive environments. He introduces his DEGAP process model (Decide, Engage, Gather, Arrange, Prioritize), which offers a structured approach to prioritization, ensuring that decisions are made based on the best possible options...2024-08-2235 min
UX Leadership By DesignAmex's Strategy for Building Better Design LeadersSend us a textIn this episode of UX Leadership by Design, Mark Baldino, co-founder of Fuzzy Math, speaks with Evan English, Vice President of Design and User Research at American Express. Evan shares her journey from product management to UX leadership at Amex, where she has spent 15 years. She highlights the company's significant investment in leadership training and development, which has allowed her to build a strong design leadership team from within the organization. They discuss the importance of aligning design work with business value, the challenges and rewards of building a mature design system, and...2024-07-2435 min
UX Leadership By DesignDriving Change: How to Tackle Common Pitfalls in Digital TransformationSend us a textIn Episode 7 of Season 2 of UX Leadership by Design, host Mark Baldino chats with Mike LaVista, CEO and Founder of Caxy, a digital transformation constancy. They explore the importance of clear goals, change management, and mitigating risks for successful transformations. They also highlight the need to involve customers in the process and consider future-proofing these systems. The conversation emphasizes the importance of building a strong business case, prioritizing pain points, and introducing new features to drive adoption. They explore the importance of legacy app modernization, and the practical steps organizations can take to...2024-05-0533 min
UX Leadership By DesignAI In Demand: Building Products People LoveSend us a textIn Episode 6 of Season 2 of UX Leadership by Design, host Mark Baldino chats with Bridget McMullan, Director of Technology Innovation at Elevance Health, about the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), user experience design, and product management. They dive into the critical role of human creativity and critical thinking in effectively integrating AI into product development and design processes. Bridget shares insights from her diverse background in product development and her teaching experiences, highlighting practical examples of AI applications. The conversation also touches on ethical considerations, potential biases, and the importance of human intervention...2024-03-2235 min
UX Leadership By DesignNavigating Product-Centric to Platform-Centric UX DesignSend us a textIn Season 2, Episode 5 of UX Leadership by Design, Mark Baldino is joined by Pooja Vijay Kumar from Autodesk to discuss the transformative shift from product-centric to platform-centric design. Pooja shares her journey and the strategic importance of breaking down complex systems into atomic elements for better communication and understanding. The episode highlights Autodesk's approach to supporting a myriad of products and features while maintaining a cohesive infrastructure. The conversation offers practical advice for designers, product managers, and technologists navigating the evolving landscape of design. Tune in to learn about the future of design...2024-03-0738 min
UX Leadership By DesignThe Strategic Role of Product Operations in Business GrowthSend us a textIn Episode 4, Season 2 of "UX Leadership By Design," Denise Tilles discusses the critical role of product operations in scaling businesses and enhancing product development. She underscores the necessity of integrating product and design teams with a strong emphasis on leveraging data and research operations to drive impactful business results. Denise targets a broad audience for the book, including product managers, VPs, CPOs, and CEOs, to emphasize the universal benefit of adopting product operations frameworks. Key insights include the essential nature of operationalizing product teams, the significance of data in refining product strategy, and...2024-02-2131 min
UX Leadership By DesignRadical Softness: Transforming Team Dynamics and UX LeadershipSend us a textWelcome to Episode 3 of Season 2 of UX Leadership By Design. In this episode, Mark speaks with Mollie Cox, Director of Product Design at Fleet.io and Adjunct Professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Mollie shares her career journey and the connection between her early career, playing hopscotch, teaching, and leadership style. She emphasizes the value of teaching practical skills. Mollie also discusses the concept of radical softness, using our emotions as a strength and not a weakness. She also explains how she carves out time for growth and mentorship within her design team...2024-02-0734 min
UX Leadership By DesignDesigning In The Business While Practicing Self-CareSend us a textThe title says it all -- we cover a ton in Season 2, Episode 2 of UX Leadership By Design, as Mark Baldino talks with Shan Shen, a Principal UX designer at Custom Ink. Shan shares her background in design and her transition to a leadership role as they discuss the challenges designers face in a remote work environment and the importance of creating support systems. Shan shares tips for designers and leaders in navigating difficult situations and emphasizes the need for designers to understand the language of business and focus on delivering value. We'll...2024-01-2433 min
Chillin at the Fountain42 - Thanks for the Fries, MARKWe are recording LIVE from Steph’s living room (which means you can feel free to skip past the first 90 seconds of complete cat shenanigans). Danielle shares her thoughts after finally meeting the Archaeologist and we reminisce about old music that’s held up over the years. We share about a few of our favorite CT spots (besides Dunkin, of course) and ponder the actual flavor of Fruity Pebbles. For entries, Danielle mini-deep dives into the Motorola Rokr, the Athenian Diner and Myspace Top 8. Steph shares some tantalizing Halloween costume drama, humble-brags about not being on a school bus for...2024-01-2436 min
Least Important ThingsDive BarsWalking into your local dive bar feels like coming home. But these welcoming community staples are becoming rare. So, how do we preserve these taverns, pubs, dives, and local bars? Meet Matt and Mark Baldino, who saved a legendary Chicago local dive, Guthries Tavern. ---Subscribe to Least Important Things Monthly. You can be part of the show by leaving a voicemail here. You can email the show at leastimportantthings@gmail.com or reach out via social media at the links below. Read our articles and learn more...2024-01-1632 min
UX Leadership By DesignResilient Leadership: Innovation & Creativity in Exhausting TimesSend us a textWelcome to Season 2 of UX Leadership by Design. In this episode, we talk to Bryn McCoy, a seasoned UX design leader, who shares her journey from a maker in tech to a design leader. Bryn emphasizes the importance of collaboration between product and design teams, addressing challenges in the tech industry, and the need for innovation in times of uncertainty. Bryn also highlights the significance of maintaining creativity and motivation within teams and stresses the importance of personal and cultural growth. The episode covers various topics including the transition from making to leading...2024-01-1031 min
UX Leadership By DesignStriking a Balance: Weighing UX Research with Commercial SuccessSend us a textIn this episode, we explore design leadership and entrepreneurship with Cameron Ridenour, Chief Design Officer of CoNote. Cameron brings listeners into the process of novel product design - highlighting the intricate journey of aligning user requirements with a company's strategic goals. Mark and Cameron discuss transitioning from a traditional design roles to a co-founders and product leaders.This is a great episode for UX Design leaders who are interested in strategies for harmonizing often conflicting aspects of product development. Through practical, real-world examples, listeners gain an understanding of how to maintain...2023-12-1335 minUX Leadership By DesignUX Maturity Models: Measured Growth of DesignSend us a textIn Episode 11 of UX Leadership by Design, Joana Castro, Director of UX at Buildium in Portugal explains how she leverages UX Maturity models at Buildium, and more broadly, how organizations can use UX maturity assessments to measure progress (and regression), demonstrate the value of UX, and secure investment in user experience. This episode offers practical advice for UX leaders interested in implementing a UX maturity model in their organization, effectively using storytelling as a strategy to help stakeholders connect to user problems, and hiring and developing junior designers. TOPICS:1. The S...2023-11-2241 minUX Leadership By DesignSolving Design Problems in Low FidelitySend us a textAre design leaders and their teams neglecting the power of wireframing in UX design? In the latest episode of UX Leadership by Design, Mark Baldino explores this question, and others, with Billy Carlson, a design leader and educator. The episode dives deep into the often underestimated process of wireframing, emphasizing its critical role in project development. Billy underscores the value of staying in the the "gray areas" of low-fidelity design early on, as it allows teams to refine their ideas, establish content structures, and secure stakeholder buy-in before transitioning to high-fidelity d...2023-10-3127 minUX Leadership By DesignEmbracing Disruption and Delight: Fostering Quirky Creativity for InnovationSend us a textIn Episode 9 of UX Leadership by Design Mark talks to Tom Scotto, a design leader and consultant. Tom explains how embracing a quirky and creative team environment fosters innovation and collaboration and provides strategies to navigate and communicate the disruptive nature of design, both within your team and outside the design walls. Tom emphasizes the importance of recognizing that all design is disruptive and encourages a shared understanding of this concept among team members and stakeholders. Gain valuable tips on presenting disruption positively and collaborating effectively across disciplines. This episode is a...2023-10-1128 minUX Leadership By DesignUnlocking the Power of Changemakers: How to Lead with Creativity and PurposeSend us a textEPISODE DESCRIPTION:UX design leader Maria Giudice joins host Mark Baldino to discuss the core qualities that UX leaders need to become effective change agents. Drawing from three decades of experience, Maria underscores the significance of integrating design principles into leadership roles, enabling anyone to champion change.Maria's approach, outlined in her book Changemakers: How Leaders can Design Change in an Insanely Complex World focuses on empathy, shared goals, and effective communication, making it accessible for both designers and non-designers alike. TOPICS:1. Changemaker Approach in UX Leadership2023-09-2032 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #65: Mark Baldino, Co-founder at Fuzzy Math Mark Baldino, Co-founder of Fuzzy Math, is at the forefront of UX design, driving businesses to new heights through strategic design thinking. With a wealth of experience in human-centric design, he's a catalyst for optimizing products, boosting customer engagement, and enhancing profitability.
Mark's recent insights shed light on the evolving UX landscape. He champions a more human-centric approach, stressing the vital role of research, strategy, and data in the design process.
Today, he's dedicated to empowering internal design teams, helping them make a significant impact within organizations. His expertise c...2023-09-1828 minUX Leadership By DesignDesign Leadership in Complex Problem SpacesSend us a textIn this UX Leadership by Design podcast episode, host Mark Baldino of Fuzzy Math talks with Alfred Kahn, an experienced design leader and author. They discusses navigating complex problem spaces, infusing consumer-grade UX principles into enterprise design, and strategies for collaborative success between the "tripod" - design, product, and engineering. This episode is a valuable resource for UX Design leaders looking to better understand how to shift design's role within an organization, emphasizing metrics, research, and effective communication, and aligning teams with strategic objectives.Topics:Creating Collaborative EnvironmentsEvolving Role of...2023-08-2928 minUX Leadership By DesignBeyond Compliance: Embedding Accessibility Into Your OrganizationSend us a textWelcome to the "UX Leadership by Design" podcast, hosted by Mark Baldino, Co-Founder of Fuzzy Math. In Episode 6, we have the pleasure of featuring Santiago Viteri, the Associate Director of UX and Digital Accessibility Standards of the UX Center of Excellence at Bristol-Myers Squibb. Join us as Santiago shares his inspiring journey of helping shape a UX Center of Excellence within a large organization, emphasizing the significance of credibility and problem-solving through a user-focused approach. Discover the pivotal role he sees for digital accessibility and the "shift left" mentality in creating inclusive and...2023-07-2442 minUX Leadership By DesignUsing in-app UX analytics to drive decision makingSend us a text In this episode of the "UX Leadership by Design" podcast hosted by Mark Baldino of Fuzzy Math, Greg Thomas, Director of User Experience at TaxSlayer, shares how his team captures user data at specific times to make data-driven decisions and presents a strong case to executives, business owners, and product leaders. By using a one-question survey with a one-to-seven scale (Single Ease Question or SEQ) , they prioritize fixes in the backlog and give users a voice without adding any overhead to the team. This episode is a valuable resource for UX design leaders s...2023-05-1130 min
ProAging PodcastDangers of Kitchen Fires for Older Adults - Affordable Solution
Are you concerned about a loved one, client or resident of a senior living community forgetting about pots on the stove? Cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires in the U.S. responsible for to hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries every year!
A live & interactive discussion on this topic with Mark Baldino, the founder of the world's first smart cooktop suppression system. Learn how this innovative easy-to-install and technology can save lives.
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To view the video recording, chat and more visit https://www.retirementlivingsourcebook.c...2023-03-221h 00UX Leadership By DesignThe importance of stakeholder managementSend us a textThis episode of "UX Leadership by Design," the podcast by and for UX leaders, is brought to you by Fuzzy Math, the award-winning user experience design consultancy. In this episode, our host Mark Baldino chats with Nate Felt, a Senior Product Designer at Amazon, about stakeholder communication and management. As a designer, it's easy to focus on creating great UI and deliverables, but when transitioning to a design leader, communication and selling design ideas become crucial skills. Join us to learn from Nate's experiences and find the right balance between design output and...2023-03-2127 minUX Leadership By DesignPlaying the long game to get design a seat at the tableSend us a textOn this episode of "UX Leadership by Design" join host Mark Baldino as he interviews Bryan Garvey, the Associate Director of User Experience and Insights at Radio Systems Corporation. Discover Bryan's multi-year journey in bringing UX design to the company, the crucial role of stakeholder management, and the power of fostering a growth mindset among his team. Hear about the challenges of balancing multiple focuses from E-commerce to marketing to physical product design. Learn why it's important to not get too caught up in titles and instead focus on growing the UX department...2023-02-0331 minUX Leadership By DesignFuture-proof your career in UX LeadershipSend us a textIn this episode of UX Leadership by Design, host Mark Baldino interviews Chris Willis, the Chief Design Officer at Domo. As a Chief Design Officer and futurist, Chris combines data technology and emerging trends to make Domo an indispensable platform for its customers. The episode provides practical advice for UX designers looking to have a more impactful career and for design leaders who want to grow and nurture their design team. This is a must-listen episode for anyone in the UX industry who wants to stay ahead of the game, stay competitive in...2023-01-1331 min
PeopleTechJumping on the Skills Bandwagon with John Baldino of HumaresoJohn Baldino, President of Humareso, talks with Mark Feffer on this episode of PEOPLETECH about building stronger HR software, and how the skills trend seems to be all talk and no action.One way HR tech platforms are failing is by having a weak dashboard. This part of the application should provide an optimized "at a glance" view of critical data points and tasks that require action. However, it seems as if most of these platforms are designed around HR compliance, data, and metrics...yet that shouldn't be their approach. It's unfortunate that these platforms are used by...2022-12-0916 minPeopleTechJumping on the Skills Bandwagon with John Baldino of HumaresoJohn Baldino, President of Humareso, talks with Mark Feffer on this episode of PEOPLETECH about building stronger HR software, and how the skills trend seems to be all talk and no action.One way HR tech platforms are failing is by having a weak dashboard. This part of the application should provide an optimized "at a glance" view of critical data points and tasks that require action. However, it seems as if most of these platforms are designed around HR compliance, data, and metrics...yet that shouldn't be their approach. It's unfortunate that these platforms are used by...2022-12-0916 min
HCM Technology ReportJumping on the Skills Bandwagon with John Baldino of HumaresoJohn Baldino, President of Humareso, talks with Mark Feffer on this episode of PEOPLETECH about building stronger HR software, and how the skills trend seems to be all talk and no action.One way HR tech platforms are failing is by having a weak dashboard. This part of the application should provide an optimized "at a glance" view of critical data points and tasks that require action. However, it seems as if most of these platforms are designed around HR compliance, data, and metrics...yet that shouldn't be their approach. It's unfortunate that these...2022-12-0916 min
UX Leadership By DesignCreating systems to diversify and scale your UX teamSend us a textMark Baldino is the host of the UX leadership podcast and the co-founder of Fuzzy Math, a UX design firm. In today's episode, he interviews Parisa Bazl, the Head of User Experience at Commvault, an enterprise data protection and data management software company. Bazl's work focuses on scaling the impact of UX teams within an organization while also promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the design community. She has been able to bring people with non-traditional backgrounds into the design field through a training program using a unique combination of system-level thinking and...2022-12-0840 min
Workplace MVPWorkplace MVP: John Baldino, HumaresoWorkplace MVP: John Baldino, Humareso John Baldino, President of Humareso, joined the show again after his December 2021 appearance to review his predictions for 2022. He and host Jamie Gassmann noted how he was right on the mark about trends such as meeting the holistic needs of employees, supporting their well-being, the shift towards more [...]2022-07-1956 min
Workplace MVPWorkplace MVP: John Baldino, HumaresoWorkplace MVP: John Baldino, Humareso John Baldino, President of Humareso, joined the show again after his December 2021 appearance to review his predictions for 2022. He and host Jamie Gassmann noted how he was right on the mark about trends such as meeting the holistic needs of employees, supporting their well-being, the shift towards more […]
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BL_K NOISE RadioBL_K NOISE Radio 35Showcasing left-field electronic music. TRACKLIST: BURIAL - STREET HALO https://burial.bandcamp.com AUTECHRE - LP5 https://autechre.bandcamp.com TELEFON TEL AVIV - SOMETHING AKIN TO LUST https://telefontelaviv.bandcamp.com VECTOR LOVERS - CAPSULE FOR ONE https://vectorlovers.bandcamp.com LAWRENCE ENGLISH - KIRI No OTO https://lawrenceenglish.bandcamp.com DERU - 1979 https://deru.bandcamp.com KORELESS - AGOR...2022-07-051h 51The Recruiting Brainfood PodcastBrainfood Live On Air - Ep124 - How to Have Better Intake Meetings With Hiring ManagersHOW TO HAVE BETTER INTAKE MEETINGS WITH HIRING MANAGERS
One of the most important parts of the hiring process is the intake meeting with the hiring manager. Get this wrong, and you will end up doing a lot of work for absolutely zero gain; worse you may additionally damage the relationships you need to have in order to succeed.
This is the focus of this week's Brainfood Live On Air
- When do you have an intake meeting?
- How do you structure it?
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OldGuyTalksToMeHacking Into The Secret Service, Bryan Seely Bryan Seely is a world-famous hacker, Cybersecurity expert, author, international keynote speaker and former U.S. Marine. Seely became one of the most famous hackers in 2014 when he became the only person to ever wiretap the United States Secret Service and FBI. Shockingly he told the 2 agencies before he was caught, and instead of being sent to maximum security prison, the Secret Service called him a hero and praised his courage and integrity. He has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington as well as television appearances on Closing bell on CNBC, CNN, FOX Ne...2021-08-1838 min
OldGuyTalksToMe96. Hacking Into The Secret Service, Bryan Seely Bryan Seely is a world-famous hacker, Cybersecurity expert, author, international keynote speaker and former U.S. Marine. Seely became one of the most famous hackers in 2014 when he became the only person to ever wiretap the United States Secret Service and FBI. Shockingly he told the 2 agencies before he was caught, and instead of being sent to maximum security prison, the Secret Service called him a hero and praised his courage and integrity. He has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington as well as television appearances on Closing bell on CNBC, CNN, FO...2021-08-1838 min
MEX Design TalkAgency values; Mark Baldino, co-founder, Fuzzy MathMark Baldino’s path to co-founding a Chicago-based design agency wends its way from a degree in theology and working at non-profits in Washington DC to reading an early edition of ‘Information Architecture for the World Wide Web’ and a job as a late 90s web designer he claims he was totally unqualified for. What shines through today is a continuing commitment to bringing a certain set of values to the agency’s UX work in healthcare and other sectors. Mark talks to MEX founder Marek Pawlowski about the nuances of selling design services, nurturing skills and growth within a team, an...2021-07-3059 min
Agencies That BuildThe New Normal for Work - Mark Baldino - Agencies That Build #019Mark Baldino is the Co-founder of Fuzzy Math, a user experience design, strategy, and innovation firm that solves difficult problems with a human-centered design approach and has helped establish design practices for upstart businesses and Fortune 500 companies including Microsoft, and GE Healthcare.
Takeaways
If a resource is comfortable with working remotely then as an agency you should allow them to. An A+ resource is better remote than outside your company.
As an agency things like culture happen naturally. If you’re living the values you preach, the team follows.
Contrary to popular belief virtual meetings are more inclusive. Ther...2021-06-1048 min
TEI 337: An expanded perspective on UX to make better productsGlobal Product Management Talk is pleased to bring you the next episode of...
The Everyday Innovator with host Chad McAllister, PhD.
The podcast is all about helping people involved in innovation and managing products become more successful, grow their careers, and STANDOUT from their peers.
About the Episode:
In this discussion we address what it means to properly incorporate UX (user experience) into your product work. This is not merely making things look right. This is deeply understanding the user experience that creates greater value, beating competitors and delighting customers.
Joining us is Mark Baldino, UX product design expert and c...2021-06-0134 min
Product Mastery Now for Product Managers, Leaders, and InnovatorsTEI 337: An expanded perspective on UX to make better products – with Mark BaldinoHow to align your organization and product management team with the voice of your customer In this discussion...2021-05-3133 min
Leadership SuperpoweredMark Baldino and Mike LaVista talk about the risks and costs of legacy software and how to fix itMark Baldino and Mike LaVista talk about the risks and costs of legacy software and how to fix it. The focus should be on going after a specific business outcome. Don’t just do it to do it, or because you don’t like what you have. Further, a progressive approach that takes over the app piece by piece is the way to be the most successful. Mark Baldino is a user experience expert and one of the founders of Fuzzy Math, a UX firm in Chicago. https://www.fuzzymath.comMike La...2021-05-0325 min
mofomofo interview #17: Mark Baldino2 Time ECAC Champion
2 Time NEC Champion2021-04-1951 min
Leadership SuperpoweredMark Baldino and Mike LaVista talk about what's right and wrong with the new Google iconsMark Baldino is a UX expert from FuzzyMath. He stopped by to see what the fuss was all about with the new suite of Google icons being rolled out. https://fuzzymath.com/https://caxy.com2021-02-0910 min
Painless Pain ManagementDiscover Wearable Neurotech and VoxxLife for pain relief and healing with Dr. Mark of VoxxLifeDr. Mark DeBrincat, DC, "The Good News Doctor", is a natural health doctor specializing in holistic health solutions to optimize performance, health, and well-being. Having survived a near-fatal, head-on collision that left him in a wheelchair, and enduring seven back surgeries, Dr. DeBrincat learned to overcome all odds and knows what is possible when we provide the body with the tools it needs to heal itself naturally.
As a chiropractic and certified BrainCore Practitioner, Dr. DeBrincat has over 20 years of experience in empowering individuals to live a healthy lifestyle using natural, alternative therapies including neurofeedback, biofeedback, neuro-technology...2020-11-2400 min
The Front EndMark Baldino from Fuzzy Math talks UX and user-centered designFor episode 8 we're joined by Mark Baldino. Mark runs Fuzzy Math, a user experience design agency, and shares his founder's journey and how good UX can improve your business and how developers can get involved in the UX design process.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-front-end/message2020-11-1626 min
UI Breakfast: UI/UX Design and Product StrategyEpisode 196: The ROI of UX with Mark BaldinoHow can we measure the success of our UX work as consultants? How do we even start this conversation with clients, if such metrics involve additional research work?? Our guest today is Mark Baldino, co-founder of Fuzzy Math. You’ll learn all about Mark’s consultancy and his answers to these pressing ROI questions, as well as his view on measuring user satisfaction, creating effective surveys, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music.Show NotesF...2020-11-1340 min
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15 . Roel Funcken . Balaklavskiy Prospex (Ben Milstein rmx) . Dear of the Yog
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The MinnMax ShowPlayStation 5 Reveal, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Horizon Forbidden WestWelcome back to The MinnMax Show! It's a big episode this week as we're joined by Polygon's Mike Mahardy to talk about Sony's big reveal of the PlayStation 5. We cover Insomniac's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Bluepoint's remake of From Software's Demon's Souls, Resident Evil 8, and the reveal of the PlayStation 5 console itself! We also talk about the remaster of Command & Conquer and a bunch of other fun stuff. Then we open up the Minnbox and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by...2020-06-122h 49