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The Middle AmericanConversation with Mike Kondratick: Candidate for Holly Springs MayorMike joins the pod to discuss his campaign for Mayor of Holly Springs. 14 years ago, he lost a state rep race in Virginia by 50 votes. He's thrown his hat back into the political ring with lessons learned from his prior campaign. Mike shares his vision on development, traffic, citizen engagement, and other issues facing the town. Learn more about his campaign here: https://www.mikeforhs.com/Like the show? Shoot me a text with your thoughts Support the show
2025-10-161h 04The Middle AmericanConversation with Mike Ross: Libertarian Candidate for GovernorMike Ross is running for Governor against Josh Stein and Mark Robinson as the Libertarian candidate. He joins the pod to discuss what it means to be a Libertarian, why he decided to run as a third party, his viewpoint on major issues, and why he and his party can be an alternative for those who are not happy with their choice on either candidate. Like the show? Shoot me a text with your thoughts Support the show
2024-09-261h 22
Blocktrainer Bitcoin PodcastWochenrückblick #51 - Bitcoin ist größer als jede Regierung!Shownotes: https://www.blocktrainer.de/blackrock-ceo-bitcoin-ist-groesser-als-jede-regierung/ https://www.blocktrainer.de/einstieg-leicht-gemacht-bitcoin-selbst-verwahren/ https://www.blocktrainer.de/iwf-direktorin-erkennt-bitcoin-an-gefahr-dollar/ https://www.blocktrainer.de/us-wahlen-pro-bitcoin-kandidat-zieht-praesidentschaftskandidatur-zurueck/ https://www.blocktrainer.de/core-scientific-verlaesst-insolvenzverfahren/ https://www.blocktrainer.de/bitcoin-land-el-salvador-nun-sicherer-als-die-usa/ https://www.blocktrainer.de/stabilisierung-des-stromnetzes-kaeltewelle-in-texas-fuehrt-zu-hashrate-rueckgang-bei-bitcoin/https://x.com/wef/status/1747630727682748800?s=20 deutsche Übersetzung: https://x.com/libertaeredeju/status/1748440383120457827?s=20https://www.handelsblatt.com/finanzen/banken-versicherungen/geldwaeschegesetz-eu-beschliesst-bargeldobergrenze-von-10000-euro-01/100008123.html https://bitcoin-im-bundestag.de/events/liste/---------------------Kontakt & v4v ------------------------PhiL: Twitter/X: @DerPhilBert_1Telegram: @DerPhiL_1 Nostr: npub1cveqgafqvspxh7wq7rlxwvx0ks373px4jcd56gsq594w7c5l...
2024-01-2146 min
Workplace Stories by RedThread ResearchExploring the build vs buy conundrum: Fidelity's Mike GroesserToday’s guest, Mike Groesser, is not just a VP at his employer, Fidelity Investments. He’s also something called a Learning Squad Leader—terminology that may clue at least some of you that we’re dealing with an organization that’s embraced Agile pretty hard. But this isn’t a conversation about that interesting development methodology. It’s actually one (with many rewarding twists and turns) more about the main topic of the Season: Skills—and more specifically, what it looks like when you decide to pay its people more if they can prove they’ve built them, what that looks like at...
2021-11-0254 min
The Upload Podcast#33 - My Experience with Branding ExercisesWant to feel awkward in a coffee shop? Sit down with someone and go through personal branding exercises while literally every person on earth listens to the details of your life.
OK -- it wasn't that bad. But it was awkward. And it was EXTREMELY helpful. This week I share my experience going through 3 branding exercises with Grace Flack:
- Who are you? What do you do? Why does it matter?
- The obituary exercise
- The onliness exercise
You can see the live video recording and more about the podcast on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/uploadpodcast/
2017-06-2923 minThe Upload Podcast#32 - 3 Steps to Plan Like a ProThis week I tried out Facebook Live while I recorded (don't mind me getting super distracted by a friend joining at the end...). I also have an update on my progress towards the challenge I issued at the end of the last episode, and a few tips about forecasting I learned from Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman.
Show notes:
http://www.mikegroesser.com/the-upload-podcast/episodes/32-3-steps-to-plan-like-a-pro
2017-06-1418 minThe Upload Podcast#31 - The Path to Destroying Your DreamsThis week I have a quick freebie about the right way to stereotype, and some thoughts about a surefire way to destroy your dreams.
2017-05-3118 minThe Upload Podcast#30 - Creating Value When Everything is Free, Part 2This week I continue the conversation about how to create value when everything is free. I focus on the second set of 4 "generative" Kevin Kelly describes in his book The Inevitable:
5) Accessibility
6) Embodiment
7) Patronage
8) Discoverability
Show notes: http://mikegroesser.com
2017-05-0320 minThe Upload Podcast#29 - Creating Value When Everything is Free, Part 1This week I have some ideas about how to add value, AKA make money, when everything is moving towards free. Specifically, I talk about the first 4 of 8 "generatives" Kevin Kelly describes in his book The Inevitable.
I also have an update on my progress building Eve's playset and a story about how I almost stranded my coworkers in Jacksonville, FL.
Show notes: http://www.mikegroesser.com
2017-04-2122 minThe Upload Podcast#28 - How to handle constant changeThis week I've got some thoughts about constant change and what we can do about it. I've also got a doozy of a story to share – it involves me calling the cops on a neighbor. And I have a preview of how I'll likely spend my entire weekend trying to assemble a wooden fortress in my backyard.
2017-04-0527 minThe Upload Podcast#27 - How do you handle a problem like Millennials?This week I've got some fun statistics and insights about everyone's favorite generation to hate: Millennials. I'll also tell you how I'm faring with my March Madness bracket, and share some thoughts about how we can take advantage of a key Millennial trait to take on big competitors who have lots of money and resources.
Show notes: http://www.mikegroesser.com
2017-03-2223 minThe Upload Podcast#26 - Why Choice is a Key to MotivationThis week on The Upload podcast I've got some thoughts about choice and why giving people (including yourself!) choices just might be the key that unlocks that mysterious thing called motivation. I've also got a few updates for you about a recent work trip where I got some practice prioritizing tasks using SCRUM methodology, which I talked about during the last episode.
2017-03-0811 min