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Solvecast SpotlightSolving Florida's Water Challenges, with Dierdre Irwin and Melissa LubitzDierdre Irwin, a Florida water conservation coordinator, and Melissa Lubitz, Director of Business Development for Hydraloop in North America, share insights into the current state of water resources in Florida. They discuss the impacts of over-pumping from the Floridan Aquifer, the shift towards alternative water sources, and the role of greywater recycling. The episode also highlights the importance of education, economic incentives, and regulation in promoting water conservation and sustainable practices. Interviewed by Abigail Bassett.00:17 Florida's Growing Population and Water Demand00:47 Current Water Management Strategies02:25 Water Recycling in Florida03:12 Regulation and...2024-07-0815 minSolvecast SpotlightStrategies for Effective Change Management with Jason Lorber, President Aplomb ConsultingIn this episode of Solvecast, host Kristen Espinosa interviews Jason Lorber, president of Aplomb Consulting, about effective change management strategies. Jason discusses the importance of empowering teams, the role of leadership in setting the vision, and the critical impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion. He shares insights from his experience, including success stories and the value of tapping into individual and organizational strengths. This episode emphasizes the necessity of leader involvement and authentic employee engagement for transformational change.00:31 Understanding Resistance to Change01:02 Empowering Teams for Effective Change Management02:12 Case Study: Mental Health Organization05:00 The...2024-06-2515 minSolvecast SpotlightBuilding Connections: Priorities for Effective Business Networking, with Jason Jacobsohn, Propellant VenturesWe interview Jason Jacobsohn, venture capitalist and founder of Propellant Ventures, about effective strategies in business networking. Jacobson emphasizes the importance of relationship-building over transactional interactions, advocating for an approach that values long-term connections and trust. He discusses prioritizing thought leadership and the 'pay it forward' mentality, suggesting these methods foster goodwill and professional connections. The conversation offers insight into being approachable on LinkedIn and ensuring meaningful engagement with potential connections.01:58 The Power of Paying It Forward02:44 Embracing Thought Leadership03:34 Overcoming Networking Challenges04:36 Leveraging Online and In-Person Networking2024-04-2407 minSolvecast SpotlightAddressing the Water Crisis, with Melissa Lubitz, Director of Business Development, HydraloopIn this episode of Solvecast, we discuss the critical water crisis with Melissa Lubitz, Director of Business Development at Hydraloop North America. Melissa emphasizes education as a key role in her work, advocating for decentralized, in-home solutions to significantly reduce water usage and contribute to a sustainable water economy. State-level successes in incentivizing greywater recycling in new developments are shared, alongside the potential for greywater recycling devices to save significant amounts of potable water and reduce infrastructure strain. Visit: https://www.hydraloop.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-lubitz-7081564400:18 The Critical Water Scarcity in...2024-03-1911 min
Solvecast SpotlightNFTs and Crypto Investing with UCLA colleague Alex NascimentoBeverly talks with UCLA colleague Alex Nascimento about blockchain, crypto investing and Alex's focus on the Latin American market.2022-02-1035 min
Solvecast SpotlightFrom PCs to NFTs: NFTs and Intellectual Property, with Natalia AranovichBeverly Macy speaks to Natalia Aranovich of Aranovich Law Firm about the legal implications of NFTs.2022-01-2826 minSolvecast SpotlightThe Characteristics of an Inspiring Leader, with Adam Galinsky, Professor at Columbia Business School2022-01-1824 minSolvecast SpotlightReal Estate Industry Update with Noah Rosenblatt, Founder/CEO of UrbanDigsWe speak to Noah Rosenblatt, Founder and CEO of UrbanDigs, on the current state of the real estate market.2021-12-0722 minSolvecast SpotlightHow Extended Reality Technology Will Change Medicine, with Brennan Spiegel2021-10-2741 minSolvecast SpotlightOur Segregated and Racist Housing Problem, with Richard Rothstein Author of "The Color of Law"2021-10-2525 minSolvecast SpotlightEthics of Fast Fashion and the Sustainable Supply Chain, with Ashleigh Corker Co-Founder Proto101We speak with with Ashleigh Corker Co-Founder Proto101, on the ethics of fast fashion and the sustainable supply chain. For more information, please visit www.solvecast.com.2021-08-1921 minSolvecast SpotlightBalancing Communication and Time, with Davina StanleyWait... Don't send another work email until you listen to this podcast.Russ Catanach interviews Davina Stanley Communication Strategist and Coach of Clarity First Program on communicating the right message to the right people in the right way.In association with Flevy.com - Marketplace for Business Best Practices, where you can download Davina's comprehensive communication course.What factors should you consider in determining how much time composing a specific work email? How can you reduce the time and resources your colleagues spend consuming the emails you send?2021-07-2118 minSolvecast SpotlightSustainability and Innovation Strategies to Combate Climate Change, with Michael Lenox, Professor Darden School of BusinessWe speak to Michael Lenox, Professor Darden School of Business, on solving for climate change and more.2021-07-1515 minSolvecast SpotlightBest Practices in Organizational Excellence, with Dawn RingroseWe speak to Dawn Ringrose of Organizational Excellence Specialists on the key factors that impact organizational excellence.Dawn Ringrose is an author on Flevy, the marketplace for business best practices. She also teaches a 7-week Flevy Executive Learning (FEL) program on organizational excellence.2021-07-1416 minSolvecast SpotlightBiomimicry for Enhancing Products and the Built EnvironmentWe speak to Cynthia Fishman, Director and Founder of the Biomimicry Design Alliance on biomimicry, sustainability and more.2021-07-1126 minSolvecast SpotlightThe Far-Reaching Impact of Space CommercializationFrom pharmaceuticals to manufacturing, the benefits of space are now within reach for almost any industry. We speak to Cynthia Bouthot and Jonathan Volk of Space Commerce Matters on the far-reaching impact of space commerce.2021-06-2314 minSolvecast SpotlightImpact of Remote Work on Real Estate with Jonathan Miller, President & CEO, Miller Samuel IncWe speak to Jonathan Miller of Miller Samuel Inc. on the impact of work from home on real estate and more. Jonathan Miller is President and CEO of Miller Samuel Inc., a real estate appraisal and consulting firm he co-founded in 1986. Miller Samuel provides appraisal and consulting services on as much as $5 billion worth of property per year in the New York City metropolitan area. Jonathan is a real estate analyst and a state-certified real estate appraiser in New York and Connecticut, performing court testimony as an expert witness in various local, state and federal courts across the U...2021-06-0825 minSolvecast SpotlightMoving from Limiting Beliefs to Liberating Truths… How Leaders and Organizations Can Find the Four Paths to Recovery2021-06-0116 minSolvecast SpotlightLand Stewardship for Lasting Community Health and Change with Ariam Ford, Executive Director at Grounded StrategiesWhat is the impact of vacant land on a community?From sustainability to inequality, Ariam Ford, executive director of Grounded Strategies, is interviewed by Karrah Krakovyak on the far reaching implications of vacant land and the amazing work that Grounded Strategies is doing to solve this problem."Studies show that, for example, if you grow up next to a concentration of vacant lots, because we know it's a systemic issue and it's related to all issues of social justice, you are more likely to be sicker over the course of your lifetime. You're more likely...2021-05-1928 minSolvecast SpotlightBuilding a Sustainable and Just Food System, with Emma Sharer Ecotrust InvestmentsHub → RacismI also want to highlight that Portland has been a very we have a very racist, white dominant history as a city. And we're as a community working to dismantle that racism that's been institutionalized and internalized in most of us. And how can we do that? Utilizing The Redd facility and creating access for opportunity and shifting power to folks who have been marginalized out of the system. And what does that look like and how can we create a platform for it, with the infrastructure that we have and the gathering spaces. ht...2021-04-2812 minSolvecast SpotlightThe 2030 Sustainable Development Goals: What They Are and How to Meet the Task with Katherine Camp, P4G PartnershipsKatherine Camp from P4G partnerships discusses the importance and impact of the 2030 sustainability goals.2021-04-1312 minSolvecast SpotlightTechnology for the Production of Breast Milk Outside the Body with Michelle Eger, Co-Founder & CEO at BIOMILQWe interview Michelle Eger, Co-Founder and CEO at BIOMILQ on how her company is solving for infant malnutrition, breastfeeding and more through innovations in food technology .2021-04-0108 minSolvecast SpotlightSustainable Design + Implementation with The Land Art Generator Edit2021-03-1824 minSolvecast SpotlightCreating a Purpose Driven Organization with Kimberli Jeter, Founder River Wolf GroupLinda Hodo interviews Kimberli Jeter, Founder River Wolf Group on creating a purpose driven organization.Some highlights:Experimenting → BusinessesYou're not going to get everything right the first time. And that's okay. And that's what being an authentic, person and a corporation is all about, right? It's our learning journey and our growth. So really that, that focus on evaluation and learning, and then being able to pivot when needed is important. http://www.solvecast.com/articles/detail/15345-creating-a-purpose-driven-organization-with-kimberli-jeter-founder-river-wolf-group [more]Purpose → BusinessesPurpose driven organizations are known to grow...2021-03-1208 minSolvecast SpotlightData Visualization for Meaningful Change with Illah Nourbakhsh, Professor at Carnegie Mellon University & Director of the CREATE LabKarrah Krakovyak interviews Illah Nourbakhsh Professor at Carnegie Mellon University & Director of the CREATE Lab. They discuss creating meaningful change by employing historical data and explorable imagery in online resources such as EarthTime.Data Visualization to Climate ChangeWhen they see the earth being warm. It's one thing when they see the rate at which the earth is warming now, compared to 20 years ago, a hundred years ago, they become almost panicky and they become convinced that we have to do something about it now. And that sense of urgency. That's really important in that...2021-03-0319 minSolvecast SpotlightImpact of Cleaning Products on Human Health in the Workplace with Doug Gatlin CEO Green SealAndrew Fanara interviews Doug Gatlin, CEO of Green Seal, on the impact of of cleaning products on human health in the workplace."The pandemic is a backdrop to help increase awareness of the overuse of cleaning chemicals....using the right kinds of chemicals can do a lot towards your sustainability and your human health goals.""Fragrances are one of the most common sources of allergy attacks and asthma attacks. And the fragrance is very interesting. It's funny how you can buy a product that's considered to be fragrance-free and then there's actually still fragrances in...2021-02-1612 minSolvecast SpotlightOpioid Epidemic: Tackling Community Decay and Loneliness with Sarmed RashidSarmed Rashid, former Opioid Epidemic Manager at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, speaks about the opioid epidemic. From mental health to the impact of Covid-19, Sarmed provides a comprehensive breakdown of some of the causes of the epidemic as well as potential solutions.SolveCaster™Morten SejaEconomic Growth AdviserMore about Morten SejaInequality to Covid-19We've seen that the COVID-19 epidemic or pandemic has especially affected them some of the most vulnerable populations. So homeless populations and criminal justice populations, especially. And these are also po...2021-02-0312 minSolvecast SpotlightCivilian Scientists + Air Quality Tech Innovation with Matt Mehalik, Executive Director for The Breathe ProjectHow can we use technology to empower citizens to engage and take action to improve air quality? We speak to Matt Mehalik, Executive Director for The Breathe Project and adjunct faculty at the Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University about solving for air pollution using a suite of technology tools in partnership with an engaged community.Blocks(TM) in this podcast:Hurricanes to Air PollutionThere are so many Chemical plants that exist in the Houston area. They're very active. As hurricane Harvey did such damage in Houston and the aftermath of documenting...2021-01-2529 minSolvecast SpotlightSustainable Design + Resilience Planning with Ariane Laxo, Sustainability Director and Associate Vice President of Design Firm HGATo watch the full video, please click here:http://www.solvecast.com/articles/detail/15258-sustainable-design-resilience-planning-with-ariane-laxoWe speak to Ariane Laxo, Sustainability Director and associate Vice President of design firm HGA. Our discussion today covers the intersection between sustainable initiatives and the world of architecture and design. To Ariane, addressing the climate crisis is of paramount importance. She says that from a scientific standpoint “we know that the next ten years are critical to counteract climate change.”So what can architecture and design do to proactively face down this crisis? And what actually constitutes a sust...2021-01-1131 minSolvecast SpotlightCreating a Mentally Healthy Workplace with Kelly Greenwood, CEO Mind Share PartnersWe speak with Kelly Greenwood, founder and CEO of Mind Share Partners, a nonprofit working to change the culture around mental health. We dive into discussion of society’s all-too-common stigma when it comes to recognizing, discussing, and approaching mental health topics; Kelly’s nonprofit seeks to impact this dynamic, specifically by positively shifting perspectives within organizations and workplaces. In a world in which up to 80 percent of people experience a mental health struggle, Mind Share Partners' mission is particularly imperative. And Kelly herself is no exception to this statistic—she manages a lifelong generalized anxiety disorder with a...2021-01-0412 minSolvecast Spotlight[2020 Wrap Up] 16 Stories of Solving for Covid-19Special thanks to all who have made SolveCast such a success this year.We're signing off for 2020. But we wanted to leave you with 16 inspirational quotes from some of the amazing people we interviewed that turned Covid-19 lemons into lemonade. From an MLB TV announcer discussing the surprising advantages of broadcasting games from home… to a school consultant explaining how Covid-19 can transform education for the better… to a futurist painting a picture of how the pandemic will change our office lives, take a look at these insp...2020-12-2204 minSolvecast SpotlightPreserving Pop Culture with Danny Boy O'Connor (Owner/Operator The Outsiders House Museum and Founding Member House of Pain)How do we solve for the restoration and preservation of historical pop culture and literary landmarks? We speak with Danny Boy O’Connor—artist, designer, rapper, and founding member of House of Pain—about his drive to do just that with the cultural legacy of the famed 1983 Francis Ford Coppola film, The Outsiders. Danny joins us from Tulsa, Oklahoma where he created and oversees The Outsiders House Museum as executive director. The film is an iconic one, based on an equally iconic novel written by a fifteen-year-old girl, pen name S.E. Hinton. Think: “Stay gold, Ponyboy.” Its narrat...2020-12-1533 minSolvecast SpotlightSolving for the Future of Food with Daniel Ruben, Food Tech AdvisorWe speak to Daniel Ruben, FoodTech advisor to the Rockefeller Foundation and others, about the future of food. Right off the bat, Daniel points out the consequential role food plays in all our lives. First, he specifies that “today, the number one risk factor for disease, disability, and premature death is poor diets.” This translates to roughly one in five deaths, or over ten million people yearly. Another main concern for global populations and modern food is the environment. According to Daniel, the current food system utilizes “70 percent of fresh water, half of vegetative land, and is respon...2020-12-0409 minSolvecast SpotlightCommunication + Eating Disorders with Kaitlyn Chana, Founder & President Reel Stories Real PeopleIn this episode of SolveCast, we talk to Kaitlyn Chana. Kaitlyn is founder of Reel Stories Real People, a grassroots organization dedicated to giving a voice to positive causes through video-based media.In middle school, Kaitlyn fell in love with storytelling, an event which snowballed into her becoming an advocate for untold stories. As a reporter, she often spoke at schools, where she noticed "a disconnect of how we talked about eating disorders and mental illness in the classroom." Kaitlyn was frustrated with the lack of conversations and solutions around eating disorders, a problem with which she...2020-12-0116 minSolvecast SpotlightADHD as a Super Power for Entrepreneurs? With Professor Johan Wiklund of Syracuse University’s Whitman School of ManagementWe speak to Professor Johan Wiklund of Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management about his thoughts on the connection between ADHD and entrepreneurship. With over twenty-five years of research under his belt, he has a lot to share. Johan points out that an important distinction to make between the characteristic “inability to focus” for those with ADHD is that, in fact, it’s an inability to focus on things they don’t like. One solution? “If you want to be an entrepreneur with ADHD, it’s critically important that you get other people to do those boring...2020-11-2212 minSolvecast SpotlightSolving for the Future of Work with David Timis, Outgoing Curator at Brussels Global Shapers HubIn this episode of SolveCast, we speak David Timis, Author, Keynote Speaker, and Outgoing Curator at Brussels Global Shapers Hub. The Global Shapers Community is a collective of young people aimed at finding solutions and creating policies to change the world for the better.There’s no mistaking that stereotypical office life has been turned on its head in these past months. Due to both the pandemic and tech developments, work and education are now "gravitating around technology" more than ever.David offers his analysis of how the coronavirus has accelerated work life into an en...2020-11-1711 minSolvecast SpotlightHow to Make Sustainable Energy Infrastructure BeautifulRobert Ferry and Elizabeth Monoian are the founding Co-Directors of The Land Art Generator, a hub for creative competition, education, and research for a renewable energy future. In this episode of SolveCast, they discuss the importance of a cultural revolution on how we view energy, and the small (and big!) steps that we can all take to advance imaginative solutions for the pressing energy problem. For more news that solves, visit www.solvecast.com.2020-11-1420 minSolvecast SpotlightCreating Affirming Spaces For Queer People in the ChurchWe speak with Pastor Laura Browder about approaches to creating space for the LGBTQIA+ community within religion. Laura’s lifelong aspiration had always been toward church leadership—until she realized she was gay and felt she was “disqualified” from that future. However, after being directed to a queer-affirming church (New Abbey in Los Angeles), Laura has cemented her drive to create a safe space for the queer community. For more news that solves, visit www.solvecast.com.2020-11-1215 minSolvecast SpotlightHow to Use Branding to Create an Emotional Connection With Your Customers with Gary KashWe speak with Gary Kash, President of Gary Kash Marketing Insights, on helping organizations create an emotional connection with their customers using a strong brand strategy.For more news that solves, visit www.solvecast.com.2020-11-0915 minSolvecast SpotlightCreating a Sustainable Leather Alternative out of CactusHow does the world solve for sustainable leather? We speak with Adrián López Velarde and Marte Cázarez, founders of Desserto, about their innovative leather-alternative startup. Their solution? Leather derived from cactuses. As Mexico’s most abundant plant with quick-rate biomass growth and requiring little irrigation, the two entrepreneurs had an inkling this could be a new way forward. After a year and a half of trial-and-error laboratory tests incorporating numerous scientific disciplines, they cracked the code. Watch more at www.solvecast.com2020-10-2612 minSolvecast SpotlightHow to Motivate Over 500K People to Take Social Action via Social Media, with Ben RellesCan online influence be leveraged to impact real-world change? And can social media really be a positive galvanizing force? We speak to Ben Relles, who has teamed up with headcount.org to help tackle voter registration and turn-out in the upcoming election.As Head of Innovation at YouTube Originals, Ben understands the strong relationship that creators have with their online fan bases. Ben realized that even though creators have millions of engaged fans, traditional “get out the vote” messaging wasn’t necessarily motivating action.So he started something called “Good To Vote,” outside of his job at You...2020-10-1915 minSolvecast SpotlightIllinois Covid-19 Data Update and Back-To-School Discussion 10-14-20If you live in Illinois, be sure to tune in to this SolveCast Covid-19 data update. We discuss the rising Covid-19 cases in Illinois. And, we bring in Ryan Kuo, on an Illinois school board, to discuss the complex factors that go into making decisions for a school system. Even if you do not live in Illinois, you may find the conversation interesting as across the country local school boards are in unprecedented situations having to make decisions that have significant impact on communities .Hosted by Marc Pelletier and Mike Zeinfeld...2020-10-1540 minSolvecast SpotlightSolving for the Circular Economy and Entrepreneurship with Felix Böck, Founder and CEO Chop ValueHow can entrepreneurship also be a benefit to the world? We find out in our discussion with one business leader who solves for reinforcing the principles of circular economy while creating minimalistic, innovative designed consumer products.Over 100,000 chopsticks are thrown away every single day in Vancouver, Canada. Felix Böck, CEO of ChopValue, discusses creating a circular economy-driven business that transforms this waste into high quality consumer products, furniture and decor.Hosted by:Andrew Bernier, PhDSustainability, Education Equity and Systems Thinking Research/DesignLinkedIn Visit SolveCast.com for more n...2020-10-1510 minSolvecast SpotlightSolving for Emotion and the News Media with Dr. Alison Dagnes, Author of Super Mad at Everything All the TimeIs the news making you angry? You’re not alone. We speak with Dr. Alison Dagnes, professor of Political Science at Shippensburg University, about specific tactics we can all use to manage our emotional response to media consumption. In her book Super Mad at Everything All the Time she presents specific tactics to navigate our relationship with the media. According to Dr. Dagnes, "We are increasingly being encouraged by different media outlets (as comedianJohn Mulaney puts it) to be ‘super mad at everything all the time.’"More Info on Dr. DagnesSuper Mad at Everyt...2020-10-1214 minSolvecast SpotlightSolving for Income Inequality and Covid-19 with Tatiana Bailey Executive Director UCCS Economic ForumTatiana Bailey, Director of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs Economic Forum, discusses income inequality in the United States and how it has been amplified by Covid-19. Contributing factors discussed: -Groups with less income and wealth have less influence in private organizations and government.-Disincentive to work when income is low. -Infrastructure and spending is less in marginalized neighborhoods. -Political distortions such as gerrymandering. -Income inequality is more pronounced in the United States than in other developed nations. -Covid-19 has hit lower income segments harder. Potential solutions: -Paid sick...2020-10-0619 minSolvecast SpotlightIllinois Covid-19 Data Report with Jeff Softcheck 10-1-20If you live in Illinois and follow the latest local Covid-19 data, you will want to tune in to this update. We speak to Jeff Softcheck, healthcare consultant, who has been tracking Illinois data on his Facebook page. This update is as of 10-1-20. Be sure to follow Jeffrey Softcheck on Facebook for daily updates and follow SolveCast for more news that solves.2020-10-0212 minSolvecast SpotlightSolving for Employee Opioid Addiction and Substance AbuseWhat can employers do to address employee opioid addiction and substance abuse?As the devastating numbers of opioid addiction, overdoses and deaths continue to escalate, so do the threats facing families, careers, businesses, communities and the economy. With over 75% of Americans struggling with substance use disorder actively employed, this crisis continues to present new and complex situations for employers to navigate. By exposing the horrific realities of the opioid epidemic, Cheryl Canzanella shares her husband’s journey through active addiction, road to recovery and his final battle lost to overdose. She sheds light on...2020-09-2909 min
Solvecast SpotlightSolving For Broadcasting and Covid-19 with Jason Benetti, Chicago White Sox Play-By-Play AnnouncerTelecommuting can be difficult. For an MLB TV announcer, it's a whole new ballgame. Chicago White Sox play-by-play broadcaster Jason Benetti discusses solving for the challenges of covering MLB games in a world of social distancing, interviewed by Connor McKnight. For example, learn how Jason fine-tunes his ability to inject energy into the broadcast from 1000s of miles away by practicing on Playstation's MLB The Show. As with many industries, there are also some upsides to the forced innovation from Covid-19, such as the ability to cover more games due to less required travel and bringing in unique guests...2020-09-2212 min
Solvecast SpotlightSolving For Social Distancing and Mental Health With Frank King, Suicide Prevention SpeakerFrank King, suicide prevention speaker, discusses specific steps people can take to care for their mental health during social distancing.Interviewed by Chris ClewsSpeaker/Author of the book series “What 80s Pop Culture Teaches Us About Today’s Workplace”. Frank Kinghttp://www.yourtedxcoach.comFrank King, Suicide Prevention speaker and Trainer was a writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years. Depression and suicide run in his family. He’s thought about killing himself more times than he can count. He’s fought a lifetime battle with Major D...2020-09-1612 min
Solvecast SpotlightSolving For Litigation and Covid-19 With Mark Silberman, Benesch LawKeri Roberts interviews Mark Silberman about the key factors that businesses should be thinking about to avoid litigation and disruption during Covid-19Mark SilbermanPartner, Benesch Law Chair, White Collar, Government Investigations, & Regulatory Compliance Vice-Chair, Health Care Experienced trial lawyer, healthcare attorney, and litigator. Practice focuses on helping healthcare professionals and businesses navigate the complex and changing landscape of healthcare with an emphasis on achieving governmental and regulatory compliance. Concentrates on managing internal and external healthcare investigations, False Claims Act cases, white collar criminal defense, all forms of healthcare litigation, and all aspects o...2020-09-1608 min
Solvecast SpotlightSolving For Retail Real Estate Disruption and Covid-19 With Rich Kleinman Lasalle InvestmentsConnor McKnight speaks with Rich Kleinman, Head of US Research and Strategy at Lasalle Investments, about disruption in the retail space due to Covid-19.Covid-19 has not only reduced retail revenue, but it has significantly accelerated retail disruption. Retail revenues are down, leaving some tenants unable to meet their obligations. This presents a challenge for landlords as they grapple with the need to balance short term options, long term strategy and the difficult externalities presented by the pandemic. Additionally, tenants have decisions to make: do they pay their rent, renegotiate or perhaps even close their doors? Rich...2020-09-1608 min
Solvecast SpotlightSolving For Communication Strategy and Covid-19 With Erez Yoeli, MIT Sloan School of ManagementHow can governments and community leaders enhance their communication strategy during crisis like the Covid-19 pandemic? Entities around the globe are challenged to motivate the public to act for the greater good yet few seem to be applying scientific rigor in crafting communications.Erez Yoeli, from MIT Sloan School of Management, is interviewed by Afroze Ali, strategist and author, about three key insights to drive a more effective communication strategy:1) Communicate the benefit to the community2) Make the ask unambiguous, categorical ,and concise3) Generate the impression that others...2020-09-1635 min
Goal MagicChris Butsch on Employee Burnout & Happiness (in partnership with Solvecast)I recently was on vacation doing some much needed recharging, which also gave me time to reflect on my life and career and where it is all headed. One of the things that I keep bumping up against is this idea of what it means to really enjoy your work, because I keep talking to people who are so burnt out from corporate, like myself. They’re tired of not owning their time, not having freedom, losing their creativity because they’re no longer doing the things that they enjoy at work, and just the sheer number of hours that...2019-06-1900 min