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The Voice of Education - Free Agency PodcastTogether we grow - St Mary's Hampton - Steele AndersonSteele Anderson talks to us about his new role as Principal of St Mary's Hampton. The joys of working in catholic education and the community spirit and feel that's been created and is being enjoyed by those lucky enough to be involved in the area.
2025-10-2411 min
BE A BALLER -"Building a lifelong legacy"Best of Season 2 BAB Podcast: John Gregory and Kenny Hampton Black Men's Wellness DaySend us a comment about the Be a Baller Podcast Episode. Thanks for support. John Gregory, CEO of the National Center for Urban Solutions our esteemed guest, shifted his sights from corporate ambitions to the heart of urban revival. He and Kenny Hampton, President of the African American Wellness Agency, share how the center's initiatives, including the groundbreaking African American Wellness Walk, have become pillars of hope and practical change. Our guest inform the audience the narrative behind the National Center for Urban Solutions and its relentless drive to uplift communities from economic hardship. T...
2025-07-2929 min
Bold Move With ARC Tactical022 - Andrew Hamptonkeywordscorrections, training, defensive tactics, mental health, jiu-jitsu, law enforcement, curriculum development, specialized teams, officer safety, personal growthsummaryIn this conversation, Andrew Hampton shares his journey from a music background to a career in corrections, highlighting the importance of training, mental health, and the evolution of defensive tactics in law enforcement. He discusses the challenges and innovations in training programs, the significance of specialized teams, and the need for a culture that prioritizes growth and mental well-being among officers. Andrew emphasizes...
2024-12-2557 min
You Are The Genre[Tim Platt] Is The GenreTim Barnes chats with comedian Tim Platt about telling jokes through music, the impact of Jim Carrey, and the inspiration behind his new comedy record, TEETH LIKE BEAK, out now out now with Abso Lutely Records.Bandcamp AppleMusic AmazonMusic SpotifyTim Platt is a comedian, actor, and musician based in Brooklyn, NY. His debut comedy album of jokes and songs, TEETH LIKE BEAK, is dropping in September 2024 with Abso Lutely Records. He was selected as one of Comedy Central’s Up Next Variety Comedians at Clusterfest as well as a Kickstarter Creator-In-Residence. Along with being a cas...
2024-10-281h 04
Food Court Movie PodcastFood Court Movie Podcast: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the worst Tim Burton movie yet?Somebody stop me, Kill Donkeys! It's time for FOOD COURT, your favorite podcast, where we brave the malls and the movie halls so you don't have to!
Sean and Mampy watched Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the sequel to Beetlejuice 1 directed by Tim Burton. Will the boys ride the soul train? Or will they get their souls sucked? Tune in to find out!
So grab your popcorn, sneak in your snacks, and pop your pepto because it’s time to give send a boy to hell! Bon Appétit!
2024-09-111h 04
Wake Up and LeadKnowledge From the World's Biggest Gen Z Guru, Dr. Tim Elmore (Rerun from 2022)One of my favorite guests to ever come on the show is Dr. Tim Elmore. So much of what I've learned and shared over the last few years around Gen Z has come from him.
Don't miss this one!
2024-09-0536 min
Irreverent HealthTim Daniels & PEMFDive into the world of PEMF therapy as two health experts geek out over the science, share personal experiences, and debate the optimal applications. From convulsing on a horse-sized coil to reviving rotator cuff injuries, this discussion explores the fascinating frontier where technology, wellness, and the human body intersect. Strap in for an electrifying conversation that will have you buzzing with questions about the untapped potential of electromagnetic fields.
The post Tim Daniels & PEMF first appeared on Irreverent Health.
2024-08-021h 02Wake Up and LeadThe 2 Most Important Leadership Qualities to Start Developing Now w/ Tim Spiker // Friday GuestYou don't need a title to be a leader.
You don't need to wait to be promoted until you can practice being a leader.
In this episode, you will learn the 2 most (by far) important qualities that you need to be a leader who is worth following.
Thousands of people were surveyed about what is most important to them about how their boss leads them. These 2 qualities were a major outlier.
Don't miss this wisdom from my good friend...
2024-04-1229 min
Humanity In The LoopMichael Dila | Oslo for AI | System 3 thinkingMichael Dila is a design and innovation leader, designer of conversation, and a steward of community. He is the project director for Oslo for AI, a year-long project that will invite participants to co-design a new kind of constitutional process for the governance of AI. Michael is also the founder of System 3 Coaching, focused on helping leaders navigate the dynamics of ethical and technical complexity.
We discuss Michael’s views on the emergent intelligence of conversation and the ways Oslo for AI aims to create a forum for the important discussions we need to have about AI.
Guest: Michael Di...
2024-01-311h 09Humanity In The LoopEric Miller | Ecological Footprint Initiative | Measuring our impact on the climateEric Miller is the Director of the Ecological Footprint Initiative, a research, training, and analytics hub that produces the National Ecological Footprint and Biocapacity Accounts used around the world, plus fee-for-service work. The initiative is housed in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change at York University.
Eric has two undergraduate degrees, a BSc in Biology from Carleton University, a BA in Economics from McMaster, and an MES in Ecological Macroeconomics from York University.
We discuss a report titled “Measuring York's Carbon and Ecological Footprints During Fiscal Years 2016-2020” which Eric produced.
Guest: http...
2024-01-031h 02Humanity In The LoopDr. Peter Victor | Escape from Overshoot | Economics for a Planet in PerilDr. Peter Victor is an economist who has worked on environmental issues for over 40 years as an academic, consultant and public servant. He was the first President of the Canadian Society for Ecological Economics and one of the founders of that discipline. From 1996 to 2002, Peter served as the Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Studies at York University in Toronto.
We discuss Peter’s book titled “Escape from Overshoot: Economics for a Planet in Peril.” Can we rein in our consumption and damage to our environment? Will we need to reduce our standards of living, or even our po...
2023-10-1556 minHumanity In The LoopDenise Brouder | The hybrid workplace of the future - and todayDenise Brouder is a hybrid work skills expert and founder of SWAYworkplace, a New York city professional training and coaching firm that focuses on driving performance for workers that are united by purpose but not always location. We discuss the adoption of hybrid work models, how to ensure remote worker productivity and the future of jobs.
Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisebrouder
Host: Tim Hampton https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton
Music: "Breaking Point" by Nihilore | Creative Commons [Attribution, NonCommercial]
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2023-09-1741 minWake Up and Lead#99 - Recap of Episode w/ Tim SchurrerTim is the man! Make sure to get his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Society-Success-Chasing-Spotlight/dp/1400229421/ref=asc_df_1400229421/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=564832755269&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6331661257926687514&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9053049&hvtargid=pla-1472112648201&psc=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwi7GnBhDXARIsAFLvH4lOpROtur0UgoxRuxaTe66Cn1oAAAv__JvqPiO1x2jCxNZZnYbjiEIaApMUEALw_wcB
2023-09-1510 minWake Up and Lead#98 - The Secret Society of Success: Stop Chasing the Spotlight w/ Tim SchurrerTim Schurrer was the right hand to Donald Miller for almost a decade as COO of StoryBrand. During his time working at StoryBrand, as well as at TOMS Shoes and at Apple under Steve Jobs, he discovered a secret society of people who taught him a new way to define success that's counter to what culture is selling. For most people, success is within their grasp-they've just been looking for it in all the wrong places. Tim is on a mission to give them the map because everyone deserves a life and career they love. Tim lives in Nashville...
2023-09-1148 minHumanity In The LoopRobin Lobb | intelligence in a digital world | the value of a novel perspectiveRobin Lobb has a diverse background in intelligence, strategic planning, information technology and management consulting. Robin’s work has contributed to a variety of pursuits, including espionage, healthcare, academia, residential real estate and civic engagement.
Today, among his many roles, Robin is Director at Large at Huron and Area Search and Rescue, VP of Membership at the International Association for Intelligence Education and he Chairs the program advisory committee on Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Mobile Apps programs at Georgian College.
We to discuss the role of intelligence in peace and security, the changing and often digital landscape of in...
2023-09-031h 07Humanity In The LoopCarlos Sentís | World Innovation Alliance | impact - strategy - innovationCarlos Sentís is the founder and CEO of the World Innovation Alliance, a Board Member at the World Humanitarian Forum, a Member of the Steering Committee of Higher Education Innovation at OECD, and Presidential advisor to the Organization of Young Entrepreneurs of the European Union.
This is on top of lecturing at 21 universities and business schools, providing training at dozens of corporations and over 300 speaking engagements around the world. In this episode, we discuss the breathtaking scope of Carlos’s goals and how he built the World Innovation Alliance to meet them
Guest: Carlos Sentís https://www.link...
2023-08-1954 minHumanity In The LoopMaggie Greyson | your future is not set in stoneMaggie Greyson is Chief Futurist and CEO of Futures Present, a foresight consulting company. Making predictions is hard, especially about the future. Even so, Maggie helps people think long term and decide what they really want. We discuss futurism and it’s impact on the choices we make in the present.
Guest: Maggie Greyson https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggiegreyson
Host: Tim Hampton https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton
Music: "Breaking Point" by Nihilore | Creative Commons [Attribution, NonCommercial]
Humanity is not automatic.
2023-08-061h 12Humanity In The LoopAI Safety and Alignment | AI and Democracy | Elena YunusovElena Yunusov is a Deep Tech Marketing and Strategy Leader with a focus on artificial intelligence. Elena has been in AI before ChatGPT, leading Marketing at Borealis AI, an AI research institute founded by RBC. She was nominated for the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards for her work with her agency, Communicable Inc., and was named among ‘Top Women in Canadian Tech’ by BetaKit.
Elena and I discuss AI, why it is both exciting and a little scary and what we can do to improve AI alignment and safety.
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2023-07-231h 01Humanity In The LoopTech stewardship | new ways to shape technology for the benefit of all | Mark Abbott“Never in human history has technological change caused such a fundamental shift in the world’s systems. The speed, scope, and complexity of this change is opening previously unimaginable risks and opportunities.” This is the call to action of the Engineering Change Lab, where Mark Abbott is director.
Mark also leads Tech Stewardship at the MaRS Discovery District, an organization that aims to identify and promote ways to imagine, design, and implement technology intentionally for positive impact.
Mark is a Professional Engineer and an MBA. He served as a member of the Executive Team at Engine...
2023-07-0955 minHumanity In The LoopRohan Light | Artificial intelligence's great potential - and potential for great harmRohan Light is a public interest technologist with a focus on data governance. Rohan’s work is at the intersection of the great potential and potential for great harm that comes with big data and artificial intelligence.
This is my second chance to speak with Rohan who appeared in Episode 12 of the Unusually Well Informed Podcast.
Guest: Rohan Light https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohanlight
Host: Tim Hampton https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton
Music: "Breaking Point" by Nihilore | Creative Commons [Attribution, NonCommercial]
Humanity is not automatic.
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2023-06-251h 07
Ain't No FairytaleEpisode 20: Tim McLean the Greyhound Bus murderGrab a beer I did for this one! We made it 20 episodes crazy! This case doesn't seem real life. On July 30th 2008 22 year old Tim McLean boarded the Greyhound bus Canada 1170. He was headed home to his pregnant girlfriend after a life on the road with the circus. Tim seemed happy and full of life, he headed to the back of the bus to listen to music and zone out. The bus made a stop at 6pm picked a man up and at 830pm chaos broke out as this man stabbed Tim over 60 times. it didn't stop there, who...
2023-06-2535 min
Trivia Tracks With Pryce RobertsonWrestling Wednesday: Tiny Tim HamptonAn obscure figure in the world of professional wrestling, Tiny Tim Hampton had some success in the territorial promotions and was a longtime friend of legendary wrestler Bobo Brazil.
2023-06-1401 minHumanity In The LoopThe human impact of the green energy transition | Cynthia MorinvilleCynthia Morinville is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change at York University. Cynthia has contributed to journals such as Capitalism, Nature, Socialism, the International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, Geoforum and Water Alternatives.
Cynthia and I discuss her work examining the the environmental sustainability and social costs of resource extraction in the name of green technology.
Guest: Cynthia Morinville
Host: Tim Hampton
Music: "Breaking Point" by Nihilore | Creative Commons [Attribution, NonCommercial]
Humanity is not...
2023-06-1156 minHumanity In The LoopTeaching effectively online in the age of AI | Dr. Robin Sutherland HarrisDr. Robin Sutherland-Harris is an educational developer in the Teaching Commons at York University. Robin is currently teaching a course called “Taking It Online (The ChatGPT Edition)”, offered to York University instructors who want to examine effective teaching online in the age of AI (artificial intelligence).
Robin and I are discussing the impact of AI tools on higher education, and what can be done to prepare students for a world where AI plays an ever larger role.
Robin Sutherland-Harris, robinsh@yorku.ca
Tim Hampton, tim@humanityintheloop.com
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2023-05-2858 min
Protecting Your NEST with Dr. Tony HamptonEpisode 151: Reversed Carnivore House Guests Susan Harris and Tim KasprickWelcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr. Following the amazing success of the first two seasons of the Reversed: Carnivore series, Charles Mattocks and his producers have decided to create another season in which the guests will learn about the carnivore diet and intermittent fasting. Susan and Tim, two of those guests, join us in this episode to discuss their experiences with the carnivore diet. Susan Harris is a TV host, author, and former teacher who is passionate about helping others reverse their diabetes. Tim Kasprick is a meat producer from Canada. ...
2023-05-191h 12
Unusually Well InformedDr. Lina Brand Correa - decoupling energy use and environmental damage from human wellbeingDr. Lina Brand Correa is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change at York University. Lina and I discuss the ways energy - and the decisions we make individually and collectively - impact human wellbeing and the environment.
Dr. Lina Brand Correa at York University: https://euc.yorku.ca/faculty/lina-brand-correa/
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2023-04-1741 minUnusually Well InformedAutumm Caines | who's learning - and who's teaching - in a world with ChatGPT?Autumm Caines is an Instructional Designer in the Hub for Teaching and Learning Resources
at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. We discuss ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence language model that provides instant and personalized responses to questions, which has the potential to drastically impact the way students - and instructors - access and process information.
Autumn’s website: autummcaines.com
https://www.dair-institute.org/https://chat.openai.com/chathttps://www.turnitin.com/
Timnit Gebru/Emily Bender/Margaret Mitchell
Stochastic parrots
https://venturebeat.com/ai/with-gpt-4-dangers-of-stochastic-parrots-remain-say-researchers-no-wonder-openai-ceo-is-a-bit-scared-the-ai-beat/
Chris Gilliard
Digital redlining
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2023-04-1058 minWake Up and Lead#26 - A New Kind of Diversity w/ Dr. Tim ElmoreEver heard of John Maxwell? Of course you have. As we all know, the best leaders develop other leaders. One of the main people that John Maxwell has developed is my guest today, Dr. Tim Elmore.
Dr. Tim Elmore’s passion for leader development began in 1983 when he worked alongside and was mentored by best-selling author, Dr. John C. Maxwell.
Since then, he’s emerged as an author, leadership expert, and keynote speaker who’s trained more than 500,000 leaders in hundreds of organizations worldwide. He’s also the Founder and CEO of Growing Leaders, a non-prof...
2022-12-0536 minWake Up and Lead#24 - The 2 Most Important Leadership Qualities w/ Tim SpikerTim Spiker is the founder of The Aperio* where he does leadership consulting for other organizations.
Tim found in a study that leadership is way more about who you are than what you do. He is helping so many people learn how to be a leader worth following.
Check out his website and listen to his podcast and read his book!
2022-11-2141 min
TopMusicGuitar Podcast#009: Pursuit of Excellence: From a Struggling English Teacher to an In-Demand Guitar Teacher with Rob HamptonYou don’t have to be Rob Hampton to build a successful music business, but you could learn a thing or two from him. Rob is a one-of-a-kind guitar teacher who has learned how to tweak his game in order to work with higher-end clients and deliver them great value. In this episode, Rob shares the ins and outs of his business model, the mindset shift he made to charge premium rates for his services, and some of the things he’s doing differently at Heartwood Guitar Studio and Greatest Gig. You’ll get an inside look at how one suc...
2022-06-1753 min
Unusually Well InformedAlex Krutz | Challenges And Opportunities In AviationAlex Krutz is the managing director at Patriot Industrial Partners, an aerospace and defense advisory firm that focuses on manufacturing strategy and supply chain optimization. Alex and I discuss the challenges facing the aerospace industry and how companies like Boeing, Airbus and their many suppliers are responding. We also examine new technologies like cargo and passenger drones. And Alex shares his opinion on the most beautiful plane in the air today.
Guest: Alex Krutz | https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexkrutz/
Host and Producer: Tim Hampton | https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
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2022-02-1447 minUnusually Well InformedNatty Gur | Decentralized, Distributed & Autonomous OrganizationsNatty Gur is a proponent of self-managed teams based on non-deterministic management principles. He helps leaders use systems thinking and chaos theory to meet complex management and business challenges. Natty is also the author of the book titled, “Eco-Autonomous Organization” which examines ways organizations can fit the realities of modern business.
Natty and I discuss Lean and Agile management and the nature of decentralized, distributed and autonomous organizations.
Guest: Natty Gur | https://www.linkedin.com/in/natty/
Host and Producer: Tim Hampton | https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
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2022-02-071h 23Unusually Well InformedThomas Hubbuch & Nick Van Langendonck | Unbossed | How Large Organizations Can Become & Remain NimbleThis episode's unusually well informed guests today are Thomas Hubbuch and Nick Van Langendonck.
Nick is the founder of Hifluence, a consulting firm that helps organizations rethink the way they are structured to liberate the talents and innovation they need to succeed in a complex world. Nick is also a guest lecturer at the University of Antwerp and Antwerp Management School.
Before joining Hifluence as a partner, Thomas was the CEO of Belgium’s leading sugar producer, Sucre Tirlemont, a company with over 1000 people.
Together, Thomas and Nick host The Unbossing Podcast.
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2022-01-311h 20Unusually Well InformedCliff Berg | The Evolution of Agile | How SpaceX Uses Agile MethodsCliff Berg is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Agile 2 Academy. Cliff is an Agile and DevOps advisor and consultant, and he is one of the authors of the book titled “Agile 2: The Next Iteration of Agile”.
Cliff and I discuss the strengths of agile, its possible weaknesses and ways to address them. We’ll also explore signs of agile thinking at Elon Musk’s companies SpaceX and Tesla.
Guest: Cliff Berg | https://www.linkedin.com/in/cliffberg/ | https://www.agile2academy.com/
https://insideevs.com/news/432472/tesla-elon-musk-solve-hardware-with-software/
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/spacexs-use-agile-methods-cliff-berg/
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2022-01-231h 50Unusually Well InformedStacey Ashley | Author "Show Up21: 5 Practical Ways to Activate Your Leadership and Rise to the Challenge"Stacey Ashley is a High-Performance Leadership & Coaching Expert. Stacey has helped thousands of people develop their leadership competence, confidence and credibility. She is the author of five # 1 Amazon best-seller books on leadership.
Stacey and I discus her book titled “Show Up21: 5 Practical Ways to Activate Your Leadership and Rise to the Challenge”
Guest: Stacey Ashley | https://ashleycoaching.com.au | https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyashley/
Host and Producer: Tim Hampton | https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
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2022-01-171h 01Unusually Well InformedDr. Nadya Zhexembayeva | The Chief Reinvention OfficerDr. Nadya Zhexembayeva is a consultant and educator, business owner, author and is a four time TEDx speaker on topics including innovation, leadership, and sustainability.
Nadya has helped companies like Coca-Cola, IBM and Cisco to reinvent their products, leadership practices, and business models to meet new market demands and prepare for incoming disruptions.
Nadya and I discussed her latest book, “The Chief Reinvention Officer Handbook: How to Thrive in Chaos”.
Guest: Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva
“How To Plan In Uncertainty” https://www.learn2reinvent.com/lab
“How To Thrive in Chaos” book preview: https...
2022-01-091h 22Unusually Well InformedRobin DeRosa | HyFlex Courses - The Challenge and Promise of Simultaneously Teaching Online and In PersonDr. Robin DeRosa is the editor of Hybrid Pedagogy journal and a professor at Plymouth State University. Robin and I discuss the promise and challenge of HyFlex: teaching and learning in a hybrid and flexible manner. How can a course be taught well with some students online and some in the classroom?
Guest: Dr. Robin Derosa | https://robinderosa.net | @actualham
Host and Producer: Tim Hampton | https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
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2021-12-171h 01Unusually Well InformedStewart Cohen | COP26 - Are We Getting Warmer?From 1984 to 2019, Dr. Stewart Cohen served as a climate change researcher with Environment and Climate Change Canada. He has taught at York University, Royal Roads University and the University of British Columbia. He has published research in more than 100 publications and blogs at doctorclimatechange.com.
Stewart and I discuss climate change and the importance of the recently concluded UN Climate Change Conference, COP26.
Guest: Stewart Cohen | https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewart-cohen-031b0549/
https://doctorclimatechange.com
Host and Producer: Tim Hampton | https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
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2021-12-091h 24Unusually Well InformedColin Knoll | Bitcoin's Potential Impact On The WorldColin Knoll is a business consultant with experience in financial services and energy. He's currently the director of strategy at FIRMA Foreign Exchange, a currency exchange and global payments service. He's also the owner and principal consultant at CKC Global, a business consulting provider helping foreign nationals and businesses invest and expand into Canada.
Colin and I discuss the basics of Bitcoin, its value as an asset and its potential impact on the world.
Please note that the content of this show is for informational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, investment or other a...
2021-12-091h 01Unusually Well InformedJohn Thacker & Jake Harrell | Lean | Agile | Toyota vs. TeslaJohn Thacker and Jake Harrell are the hosts of "A Quality Podcast", where they discuss all things related to Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, Leadership and more. John is the author of How to Win Right Now as an Operations Supervisor. Jake is the author of Chasing Excellence.
John, Jake and I discuss the definition and pursuit of quality and explore the contrast between the lean approach of Toyota and the agile approach of Tesla.
Guests:
John Thacker | https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-thacker-leansixsigmablackbelt/
Jake Harrell | https://www.linkedin.com/in/j...
2021-12-031h 05Unusually Well InformedEthan Beute | Author "Rehumanize Your Business"Ethan Beute is a marketing strategist with a focus on messaging and branding. He is a bestselling author and podcast host - and the Chief Evangelist at BombBomb, a service that makes it easy to record, send and track personalized videos.
Ethan and I discuss the themes in his first book titled “Rehumanize Your Business”, co-authored with Stephen Pacinelli.
Guest: Ethan Beute | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanbeute/
Host and Producer: Tim Hampton | https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
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2021-12-031h 13Unusually Well InformedJoe Justice | The Secrets to Agility at Tesla | Elon's Master Plan to Infinity | Author of "Scrum Master"Joe Justice is the author of the book titled “Scrum Master”, published in 7 languages. Joe has worked with Bill Gates, the leadership team at Amazon, and operated the Agile program at Tesla for Elon Musk. Joe founded WIKISPEED which became an example of fast and agile automotive design and production in a fun, egalitarian culture.
Joe shared amazing insights on how Tesla maintains its pace of innovation; the merits of chaos; the use of digital twins, Elon Musk's boundless Master Plan; and the motivational difference between Elon, Bezos and Gates.
Guest: Joe Justice | https://www.link...
2021-11-211h 09Unusually Well InformedSandra Wendel | Author "Cover to Cover: What First-Time Authors Need to Know about Editing"Sandra Wendel is a book editor, feature writer, and publishing consultant. She has been the author’s editor for many award-winning, well-respected nonfiction books. Among her many happy clients is Dennis Geelen, author of "The Zero In Formula" and former guest on this podcast. Sandra is the author of "Cover to Cover: What First-Time Authors Need to Know about Editing". Sandra and I discuss how the first-time author can get their manuscript polished and published.
Guest: Sandra Wendel
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-wendel-7509956/
Website: sandrawendel.com
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2021-11-1155 minUnusually Well InformedKatie Anderson - Author | "Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn"Katie Anderson is an internationally recognized leadership coach, consultant and speaker with over 20 years of expertise developing people-centered learning cultures across a range of industries. Katie and I discuss her bestselling book "Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn"
Guest: Katie Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/kbjanderson/
Breaking the telling habit: https://kbjanderson.com/telling-habit/
"Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn" book available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback and Audiobook formats.
Host and Producer: Tim Hampton https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
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2021-11-061h 01Unusually Well InformedLee-Anne McAlear | Innovating Inside OrganizationsLee-Anne McAlear is an award-winning facilitator, speaker, writer and consultant. She is a program director and sought-after lecturer at the Schulich Executive Education Centre at York University, and she is a featured speaker with the National Speakers Bureau.
Lee-Anne and I discuss how organizations and leaders can develop and pursue a mission, and create innovative products and services.
Guest: Lee-Anne McAlear
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-anne-mcalear-062a69/
Host and Producer: Tim Hampton https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
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2021-10-221h 33Unusually Well InformedDr. Egbert Edelbroek, CEO of SpaceBorn United | Human Reproduction In Earth Orbit And BeyondDr. Egbert Edelbroek is the CEO and founder of SpaceBorn United. When humanity permanently settles beyond Earth, there will be a first generation of us born in space. Egbert and I discuss his work exploring the challenges of human reproduction in Earth-orbit and beyond.
Host and Producer: Tim Hampton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
Guest: Dr. Egbert Edelbroek
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-egbert-edelbroek/
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2021-10-1040 minUnusually Well InformedLaura Forczyk, Author | Rise Of The Space Age MillennialsLaura Forczyk is an astrophysicist and planetary scientist. She is founder of the space consulting firm Astralytical. Laura has worked with NASA-related research and the international space industry for over 15 years. Laura and I discuss the exciting developments in space industry and technology as well as her book “Rise of the Space Age Millennials”.
Host and Producer: Tim Hampton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
Guest: Laura Forczyk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraforczyk/
Astralytical | Space Science, Analysis, Consulting | astralytical.com
"Rise of the Space Age Millennials" | https://www.astralytical.com/rise...
2021-10-071h 14Unusually Well InformedSid Apaya | Strategy, Transformation and Innovation | The Future of FoodSid Apaya is a partner at Elements Ventures Accelerator, Chief Operating Officer at Modgarden and a strategy and transformation consultant. Sid and I discuss his mission to reduce the rate of innovation failure and the future of food and nutrition.
Host and Producer: Tim Hampton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
Guest: Sid Apaya
https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddarthapaya
EVA Ventures
http://www.eva.ventures
ModGarden
https://modgarden.com
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2021-09-301h 28Unusually Well InformedKira Tchernikovsky | Co-founder of Customerization | Customer Relationship ManagementKira Tchernikovsky is co-founder of Customerization, a business technology consulting firm that helps small and medium sized businesses attract and delight customers. Kira and I discuss the digital tools that entrepreneurs can use to grow their impact and their revenue.
Host and Producer: Tim Hampton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
Guest: Kira Tchernikovsky
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiratchernikovsky/
https://customerization.ca
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2021-09-2355 minUnusually Well InformedDr. George Zhu | Engineering Professor - Space Tethers, Astronautics, Space Debris MitigationDoctor George Zhu is a professor at the Lassonde School of Engineering at York University. He is also a Research Chair in Space Technology and Director of the Space Engineering Design Laboratory. George has published over 300 journal and conference papers and is internationally acknowledged as a leader in astronautics; spacecraft dynamics & control; and space debris mitigation.
George and I discuss his research projects and the exciting possibilities they create.
Host and Producer: Tim Hampton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
Guest: Dr. George Zhu
http://www.yorku.ca/gzhu/
Vi...
2021-09-101h 09
Lead Like ElonTesla AI Day Reactions | Surprises, Concerns, PredictionsErastus Kipkirui Laboso and I discuss the artificial intelligence event hosted by Tesla and Elon Musk on August 19, 2021.
Overview of the event
Tesla vision
Planning and control
Labelling
Simulation
Hardware integration
AI is just like us!
Thinking fast and slow
Dojo
Tesla Bot
Concerns?
Predictions
Host and Producer: Tim Hampton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
Guest: Erastus Kipkirui Laboso
https://www.linkedin.com/in/erastuskipkiruilaboso/
2021-08-302h 18Unusually Well InformedSharon Hartung, Author | Digital Executor: Unraveling The New Path For Estate PlanningSharon Hartung is a retired aerospace engineering officer from the Royal Canadian Air Force and former technology executive from IBM. Sharon is the author of the book titled Digital Executor: Unraveling The New Path For Estate Planning. The last gift you’ll leave your loved ones now has a growing digital component. Sharon and I talk about estate planning for both our physical and digital assets.
Host and Producer: Tim Hampton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
Guest: Sharon Hartung
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-hartung-982918123/
Digital Executor: Unraveling The New Pa...
2021-08-1546 minUnusually Well InformedRobert Jacobson, Author Of "Space Is Open For Business: The Industry That Can Transform Humanity"Robert Jacobson is an entrepreneur, advisor, and space advocate who believes that space holds the key to humanity’s successful future. Robert is the founder of Space Advisors, a strategic and financial consulting firm for space startups. Robert and I discuss his book titled "Space Is Open for Business: The Industry That Can Transform Humanity".
Host and Producer: Tim Hampton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
Guest: Robert Jacobson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertcjacobson/
Space Is Open For Business: The Industry That Can Transform Humanity
https://www.spaceisopenforbusiness.com/bo...
2021-08-081h 31Lead Like ElonTesla's Acquisition Of SolarCity | Good For Tesla, Or Elon, Or Both?Erastus Kipkirui Laboso and I discuss the controversial acquisition of SolarCity by Tesla.
SolarCity as a venture funded by Elon Musk with him installed as Chairman with the company run by his cousins. Later, it was acquired by Tesla in a stock swap that left Elon Musk with even more Tesla shares. Since then, the solar business has mostly languished inside Tesla, with its volume of production and installation slowing and the vaunted solar tiles looking like a failure in the marketplace.
Elon now faces accusations from Tesla shareholders in the courtroom. Will he prevail...
2021-07-211h 08Unusually Well InformedDr. Jennifer Pierce | The Secrets To User Experience DesignDr. Jennifer Pierce is a corporate design consultant and user experience researcher who helps artists and businesses brainstorm, empathize, ideate, prototype, and test. Jennifer and I discuss how user experience research is done and how it impacts the products and services we use.
Host and Producer: Tim Hampton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
Guest: Dr. Jennifer Pierce
https://www.linkedin.com/in/uxresearcherphd/
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2021-07-191h 47Unusually Well InformedDr. BehNaz Gholami, Executive Director of Dizen | HX (human experience), Agile, Change ManagementDr. BehNaz Gholami is the founder of Dizen, a research, design & innovation consulting firm. She is a change strategist, a social scientist and a researcher. BehNaz and I discuss human experience, agile software development, change management, culture setting, design thinking and artificial intelligence.
Host and Producer: Tim Hampton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
Guest: BehNaz Gholami
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbehnazgholami/
https://dizengroup.com
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Music | Consequences by Nihilore https://youtu.be/BaWaucm-ewc
2021-07-161h 30Unusually Well InformedJared Thatcher, Author Of "Parenting The Lean Way"Jared Thatcher is a Lean Transformation business consultant. He is currently a continuous process improvement program manager at the Port of Seattle. He’s also on the advisory board of the Design Thinking program at the Tambolo Institute at Bellevue College. Jared is the founder of the Virtual Lean Summit, an online event helping leaders build problem discovery and solving skills.
Jared and I discuss his book titled “Parenting the Lean Way”.
Host and Producer: Tim Hampton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
Guest: Jared Thatcher
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredth...
2021-07-091h 41Lead Like ElonWelcome Legacy Auto - Seriously | Can GM, Ford and Toyota catch up to Tesla?Erastus Kipkirui Laboso, and I discuss the challenges Tesla faces from legacy auto.
Host and Producer: Tim Hampton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
Guest: Erastus Kipkirui Laboso
https://www.linkedin.com/in/erastuskipkiruilaboso/
Articles referred to in the show
37 Years Ago, Steve Jobs Ran Apple's Most Amazing Ad. Here's the Story (It's Almost Been Forgotten)
https://www.inc.com/bill-murphy-jr/37-years-ago-steve-jobs-ran-apples-most-amazing-ad-heres-story-its-almost-been-forgotten.html
Does Legacy Auto Really Have What It Takes To Catch Tesla & Elon Musk?
https://insideevs.com/features/481927/legacy-auto-catch-up-tesla-elon-musk/
Elon Musk...
2021-07-052h 12Unusually Well InformedChristie Turley, Author Of "The Intuition-Led Business"Christie Turley is a serial entrepreneur and growth strategist who helps companies develop their communication and branding. She is also a podcaster, keynote speaker and author.
Christie and I discuss her book titled “The Intuition-Led Business”.
Host and Producer: Tim Hampton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
Guest: Christie Turley
*** Christie has shared this free copy of her book with UWI listeners ***
https://TheIntuitionLedBusiness.com/free
Check out resources we talked about in the show including the 4 Buying Languages and the Customer Avatar Interview:
https://ChristieTurley.com/spark...
2021-07-021h 26Unusually Well InformedFotini Iconomopoulos | Negotiation Expert | Author of "Say Less, Get More"Fotini Iconomopoulos is an author, keynote speaker, MBA Instructor, trainer and advisor. Nicknamed “the negotiator” as a child, she helps people and organizations build the negotiation skills they need to get what they want.
Fotini and I discuss her book on negotiation titled “Say Less, Get More”.
Host and Producer: Tim Hampton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
Guest: Fotini Iconomopoulos
https://fotiniicon.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fotiniiconomopoulos/
Say Less, Get More: Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to Get What You WantLearn more: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1443459526/ref=cm_s...
2021-06-271h 02Unusually Well InformedHamza Khan | TEDx Speaker, Entrepreneur, Marketer, Author of "Leadership Reinvented".Hamza Khan is Managing Director at the Student Life Network, a two time TEDx Speaker, Author and award winning marketer. Hamza and I discuss his book titled “Leadership Reinvented”.
Host and Producer:
Tim Hampton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
Guest: Hamza Khan
https://www.hamzakhan.ca
https://www.leadershipreinvented.co
https://www.linkedin.com/in/khanhamza/
Virtual voice over
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Consequences by Nihilore
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2021-06-261h 53Unusually Well InformedDennis Geelen | Innovation Consultant | Author of "The Zero In Formula"Dennis Geelen is founder of Zero In, a customer experience and innovation consulting company. Dennis and I discuss his book titled "The Zero In Formula".
Host and Producer:
Tim Hampton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
Guest: Dennis Geelen
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-geelen-5a95703/
THE ZERO IN FORMULA: The Definitive Guide to Building a Disruptive and Sustainable Business through Customer-Centric Innovation
Learn more: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08GYF4FK7/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_PATPHY0TT6M0ZCTVMR0T
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2021-06-181h 03Lead Like ElonElon Musk: From South Africa To MarsFellow SpaceX and Tesla enthusiast, Erastus Kipkirui Laboso, and I discuss Elon Musk’s journey from his early days in South Africa to his current prominence in industries as varied as automobiles, orbital launch and energy production and storage.
Host and Producer: Tim Hampton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
Guest: Erastus Kipkirui Laboso
https://www.linkedin.com/in/erastuskipkiruilaboso/
2021-06-141h 36Unusually Well InformedErica Lee Garcia - Engineering, Six Sigma and LeanErica Lee Garcia is an engineer and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. She helps leaders in manufacturing, mining and professional services reduce operating costs while building great workplace culture. We talk about Six Sigma, Lean, and the value these approaches produce.
Host and Producer: Tim Hampton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
Guest: Erica Lee Garcia, P.Eng.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericaleegarcia/
Virtual voice over
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Music Consequences by Nihilore
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2021-06-101h 20Unusually Well InformedDr. Lee Vinsel, Author: The Innovation DelusionDr. Lee Vinsel is an author and historian of technology. With his co-author Andrew L. Russell he wrote a book, the focus of today’s conversation, titled “The Innovation Delusion - How our obsession with the new has disrupted the work that matters most””.
Lee and I talk about how innovation speak has displaced true, valuable innovation and the impact this has on our economy, our environment and our infrastructure.
Host and Producer: Tim Hampton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
Guest: Dr. Lee Vinsel
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-vinsel-42916b147/
2021-06-081h 16Unusually Well InformedDr. Mojgan Jadidi | York University Engineering Professor | Geomatics | Big Data Modelling | Disaster Prevention and ManagementDr. Mojgan Jadidi is a faculty member at York University’s Lassonde school of Engineering. She has a PhD in Geomatics, a Masters in Earthquake and Seismology Engineering and did her undergrad in Civil-Survey Engineering. Her work and her studies have taken her around the world from Iran to Italy to France and to Canada.
Mojgan and I talk about geomatics and its impact on our lives, her work as an engineering professor, and the importance of ethics in engineering. We explore her research interests including predicting and mitigating the impact of earthquakes and coastal erosion, automated ma...
2021-05-201h 27Unusually Well InformedKerry Goyette - Aperio Consulting Group | Emotional Intelligence Meets Artificial IntelligenceKerry Goyette is the Founder & President of Aperio Consulting Group. Aperio uses workplace analytics and research-based strategies to build high performance teams.
Kerry is an international speaker with a popular TEDx talk titled "Stop Trying to Motivate Your Employees".
Today, Kerry and I are discussing her book “The Non-Obvious Guide to Emotional Intelligence”.
We will also explore Aperio’s intriguing research on the use of machine learning to help angel investors make more accurate, profitable decisions.
Host and Producer:
Tim Hampton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
https://design...
2021-05-131h 10Unusually Well InformedTyrenny Anderson - Innovation Strategist: Innovation And Creating Comfort With ChangeTyrenny Anderson is an innovation strategist and coach. She is the founder of the Tyrenny Anderson Consulting & Training firm, and Distinguished Faculty & Mentor at Colleagua, a social impact fund. Tyrenny and I talk about ways organizations and individuals can develop solutions to complex challenges, and create comfort with change.
Disclaimer
The opinions expressed by the host and guests on the Unusually Well Informed podcast are their own and do not reflect their employer or any other affiliation. The content of today’s podcast should not be taken as investment advice.
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2021-05-041h 27Unusually Well InformedMel Savage: Career Reset. Be A Success Story In The Career You Have Right NowMel Savage is a veteran in the world of advertising and marketing, including over ten years as a senior executive at McDonalds in both Canada and the UK.
Mel is also an ACTP Certified Career & Leadership Coach, a keynote & TEDx speaker and the host of the Career Reset Podcast.
Mel and I talk about creating a career with meaning and purpose.
Guest: Mel Savage https://thecareerreset.com
https://thecareerreset.com/the-career-reset-podcast/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melsavage/
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2021-04-221h 08Unusually Well InformedChris Lambert: CEO at Payload Technologies - High Tech Oil & Gas Record KeepingChris Lambert is the interim CEO at Payload Technologies. Payload helps energy exploration and production companies automate their logistics allowing them to gain greater visibility into their business cycles. Chris and I discuss the impact Payload Technologies is having on the oil and gas industry and his observations on technology innovation in Canada.
Chris shares his insights on recognizing customer needs, gathering valuable feedback on software services, leading a company, building its culture and rigorous selection of people who will fit that culture. We discuss blockchain, IoT, AI and the importance of incrementally introducing new technology to e...
2021-04-091h 21Unusually Well InformedHoward Green: "Railroader: The Unfiltered Genius and Controversy of Four-Time CEO Hunter Harrison"Howard Green is a three-time bestselling author who spent more than three decades in broadcasting. He is one of the founders of Business News Network in Canada now called BNN Bloomberg. Howard and I discuss his most recent book, Railroader, the story of four-time railroad CEO Hunter Harrison.
Disclaimer
The opinions expressed by the host and guests on the Unusually Well Informed podcast are their own and do not reflect their employer or any other affiliation.
Host and Producer: Tim Hampton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
https://designthinkingtoronto.com
G...
2021-04-041h 09Unusually Well InformedHiBNB: Elizabeth Becker and Kelly Ehler - Cannabis Friendly Accommodations And ActivitiesElizabeth Becker and Kelly Ehler are the founders of HiBNB, a marketplace offering cannabis-friendly accommodations and activities. Elizabeth, Kelly and I discuss their venture HiBNB, and exploring the economics and legalities of cannabis.
Disclaimer
This episode is for mature audiences. The host and guests of this episode are not physicians or lawyers. The opinions expressed by the host and guests on the Unusually Well Informed podcast are their own and do not reflect their employer or any other affiliation.
Host and Producer: Tim Hampton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/
https://de...
2021-04-0240 minUnusually Well InformedNon-Fungible Tokens - Listing NFTs, The Environmental Impact Of The Blockchain, Central Banks V Blockchains, Tesla's Purchase Of BitcoinFabio Biancolin, Adam Trent and I discuss Non Fungible Tokens. Non Fungible Tokens are unique certificates for digital assets that sit on a blockchain. They’ve been in the news lately with NFT represented art sometimes fetching millions of dollars when sold on NFT platforms. We explore the way NFTs are listed for sale, what it is someone buys when they get an NFT, the costs of blockchain technology to the environment and the possible impact of blockchain on national fiat currencies.
References
NFTs, explained/ what they are, and why they’re suddenly worth millions - Th...
2021-03-211h 29Unusually Well InformedAimee Whitcroft - Open Data, Privacy and Smart CitiesAimee Whitcroft is a content design, service design and training consultant to New Zealand’s local and national governments. She is one of New Zealand’s top plain English experts and advocates for open source, open data and open government.
Aimee’s work also spans diverse and vital topics such as civic technology, service design, placemaking, social good and sustainability and strategy. Aimee has also contributed to futurecasting work at the New Zealand Ministry of Transport.
References
Open Source to Dominate Intelligence
https://www.afcea.org/content/open-source-dominate-intelligence
Open data and AP...
2021-03-151h 27Unusually Well InformedNorwegian Fund Manager Olav Trent On Oil, Bitcoin, Electric Vehicles And The Impact Of COVIDMy unusually well informed guest today is Olav Trent.Olav is founder, CEO and fund manager of Trent Fund, an Alternative Investment Fund. Olav is one of the youngest fund managers in Norway. Today, Olav and I are going to discuss how his company was founded, how an investment fund operates, how he identifies the right investments for clients. We’ll also talk about the impact of COVID on the economy, Norway’s Oil Fund, the viability of electric vehicles and his career in the Norwegian Navy.DisclaimerThe opinions expressed by the host...
2021-03-1352 minProtecting Your NEST with Dr. Tony HamptonEpisode 37: Prof. Tim NoakesWelcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Prof. Tim Noakes was introduced to the Low Carb/High Fat in 2010. Two years later, as a result of his public support for this dietary approach, he was the subject of a misconduct inquiry by the Health Professions Council of South Africa. The subsequent hearing ultimately culminated in a 'not guilty' verdict for Dr. Noakes in 2017. Today, he is considered one of the top five most influential scientists in the world. He is an author, scientist, and has had a massive impact on the global medical community. In...
2021-03-121h 02Unusually Well InformedData Governance And The Ways Data, Our Lives End The Economy IntersectA comment on a recent Unusually Well Informed episode was “I listened for 40 minutes and my head was full”. I hope your brain has an appetite because Rohan Light is going to walk me through some mind bending concepts related to data governance and the ways data, our lives and the economy intersect. Rohan is a public interest technologist with a focus on data governance. Rohan’s work is at the intersection of the great potential - and potential for great harm - that comes with big data, artificial intelligence and blockchain technology.
References
It's Time to...
2021-02-281h 45Unusually Well InformedAuthor Anna Crowley Redding Discusses Her Book "Elon Musk: A Mission To Save The World"Anna Crowley Redding is an Emmy-award winning investigative television reporter and journalist. She has received multiple Edward R. Murrow awards. Now Anna is the author of four published books and has more on the way. Her first book, “Google It”, was named the best STEM book of 2019 by the National Science Teacher Association.
Anna and I discus the life and lessons of Elon Musk captured in her book “Elon Musk: A Mission to Save the World”, Anna’s life as a journalist, and her process of writing and getting published.
Disclaimer
The opinions expressed by...
2021-02-271h 12Unusually Well InformedGoodlawyer, The Uber Of Legal Services: Launching A Startup & Trends In The Legal ProfessionMy guest is Brett Colvin.
Brett practiced as a corporate lawyer at Canada's largest firm for four years. Then in 2019, Brett co-founded Goodlawyer, an online platform that organizes micro legal services. Goodlawyer connects entrepreneurs across Canada with a network of business-minded lawyers.
Brett and I talk about his life as a lawyer, the process of launching a startup and trends in the legal profession.
For free consultations on a wide variety of legal issues, visit goodlawyer.ca and use PROMO CODE UWI15
References
Goodlawyer Just Made Access to Legal...
2021-02-2548 minUnusually Well InformedUsing Philosophy For Effective Organization And Leadership In Turbulent TimesMy unusually well informed guest today is Dr. Gareth Doherty.
Gareth is an organizational performance and strategic human resources management expert with extensive research and consultation experience with academic, private and public sector organizations.
Gareth has also published numerous white papers on decision support systems, business intelligence, and business analytics.
Today Gareth and I are discussing what makes organizations tick, the importance of psychology and philosophy to understanding how people work together, and how organizations can thrive in chaotic and turbulent times.
References
Mark Cuban/ Philosophy degree will be...
2021-02-211h 37Unusually Well InformedTesla, SpaceX, The Promise And Ethics Of Artificial Intelligence - And "Third Life"?Marcel Gagné is a tech guy with a focus on Linux and Open Source software. He is a multi-award winning writer and columnist, and author of the "Moving to Linux" series of books. He has written for a number of magazines. He is probably best known as the creator of "Cooking With Linux", his trademark column which ran for ten years in the Linux Journal.
Outside of his open source wordsmithing, Marcel’s been an editor, editor in chief, and is a published science fiction and fantasy author. He's a former Top 40 DJ, a radio and television pers...
2021-02-181h 25Unusually Well InformedElectric Avenue: Will Electric Vehicles Reign Supreme? Where Is The Electricity Coming From?Today Fabio, Adam and I are discussing solar energy and electric vehicles.
Adam Trent was my first guest on the Unusually Well Informed podcast and this is his third appearance. Adam is an IT professional in higher education. My other guest is Fabio Biancolin. Fabio is a professional engineer and project director.
References
Hyundai Declares It’s No Longer Working with Apple on a Car
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35411762/apple-hyundai-kia-deal-car/
Tesla’s sale of environmental credits help drive to profitability
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/23/teslas-sale-of-environmental-credits-help-drive-to-profitability.html
Wh...
2021-02-131h 58Unusually Well InformedCoaching For Speed In Business and the NHLThis episode’s unusually well informed guest is Satoshi Takano.
Satoshi has had a very diverse career spanning high tech, education, sales, athlete coaching and healthcare.
Satoshi helped Hitachi Canada prepare for Y2K. At Verizon, he designed and implemented enterprise connectivity solutions. Later, at Bell Canada he focused on sales and marketing.
Satoshi led Cisco’s integration of Broadsoft, a cloud collaboration company that Cisco acquired.
Today, Satoshi’s LinkedIn lists five roles that he holds simultaneously. He is a man with many irons in the fire!
Satoshi is an...
2021-02-111h 20Unusually Well InformedThe Power of Open Technology - How Linux and Other Open Technologies Increase Opportunities For AllThis episode’s unusually well informed guest is Evan Leibovitch.
The world is increasingly shaped by exponentially more powerful technologies. Evan and I discuss the many ways that open technology and policy can harness those technologies for a world that is both abundant and just.
Evan has experience in governance, communications strategy, relationship building and policy development. He has built and grown organizations which have promoted the sharing society through open source, open access, open standards, open government and other initiatives. Evan’s work has promoted consumer rights and improved Internet governance.
Evan’s dive...
2021-01-311h 34Unusually Well InformedAutomation of Work - Our Finances, Emotional Wellbeing. Will Robots and AI Put Us All Out of Work?For today’s episode I am joined by returning guest Adam Trent.
Adam and I discuss the automation of work and its impact on our finances and emotional wellbeing. Will the world need for labour run out thanks to automation? What will happen to our dignity and wealth if the cost of labour goes to zero? Are governments and central banks making things worse or better? Should I move to Mexico or invest in bitcoin?
References
A World Without Work
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/07/world-without-work/395294/
All We Wan...
2021-01-241h 45Unusually Well InformedInnovation and Growth in Monetization Tools for Video Creators - Stir, Patreon, Teespring and The Future of Reputation MarketingFor today’s episode I am joined by Anton Wong. Anton is a videographer who helps businesses produce video content to strengthen their brand and help their consumers.
Anton and I examine the innovation and growth in monetization tools for video creators, including Stir, Patreon, and Teespring.
References
Creator-Focused Startup ‘Stir’ Raises $4 Million From Casey Neistat, YouTube Co-Founder Chad Hurley, Others
https://www.tubefilter.com/2020/10/20/stir-raises-4-million-casey-neistat-chad-hurley-others/
Patreon Raises $90 Million in Financing, Creator-Membership Platform Worth $1.2 Billion
https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/patreon-raises-90-million-funding-valuation-1234756351/
Teespring is offeri...
2021-01-231h 24Unusually Well InformedThe Circular Economy: Bottles, Amazon, Ikea and the turning TideFor today’s episode I am joined by my friend Nicole Arsenault. Nicole is a passionate advocate of the circular economy and is the Sustainability Program Director at York University. Nicole and I are examining the challenges and opportunities of the circular economy.
References
The hot new product Amazon and Target are obsessing over? Boxes
https://www.fastcompany.com/90342864/rethinking-the-cardboard-box-has-never-been-more-important-just-ask-amazon-and-target
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The opinions expressed by the host and guests on the Unusually Well Informed podcast are their own and do not reflect their employer or any other affiliation.
Host an...
2021-01-1737 minLead Like ElonMusk vs Bezos Pt2: How Elon Could Take The Fight To JeffIn this second part of my Elon vs Jeff episode I look at the ways Elon Musk could compete with Jeff Bezos’ company Amazon.
How does Tesla Web Services sound? Or the Everything Tunnel?
Music by Nihilore: Bush Week https://youtu.be/VAlq59rG5-k
2021-01-0522 minLead Like ElonMusk vs Bezos Pt1: How Jeff Brings The Fight To ElonIn this first part of my Elon vs Jeff episode I look at the ways Jeff Bezos’ companies Amazon and Blue Origin are threatening Elon Musk’s ventures.
Can the richest person in the world vanquish the second?
Music by Nihilore: Bush Week https://youtu.be/VAlq59rG5-k
2021-01-0420 minUnusually Well InformedShort term thinking, lean startup, electric vehicles, stock exchanges and Wright's LawThis episode examines the following articles and considers their implications to future technology and innovation.
Silicon Valley Is Quietly Building Its Own Wall Street
https://marker.medium.com/silicon-valley-is-quietly-building-its-own-wall-street-9c0b34f25a27
The Automotive Industry Is On The Threshold of Massive Consolidation
https://ark-invest.com/articles/analyst-research/automotive-consolidation/
Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot got ... approval for their merger to create Stellantis
https://www.businessinsider.com/stellantis-fiat-chrysler-peugeot-merger-psa-eu-antitrust-approval-merger-2020-12
Moore’s Law Isn’t Dead: It’s Wrong – Long Live Wright’s Law
https://ark-invest.com/articles/analyst-research/wrights-law-2/
The Mean Startup, H...
2020-12-311h 29Lead Like ElonTesla vs the Apple CarOn the surface Apple and Elon’s companies appear to have little overlap, but competition is brewing between these giants.
In this episode we’re going to look at the areas where Elon and Apple might compete head-to-head.
Should Apple build a car, or license its technology? What should Elon do to respond?
Music by Nihilore: Bush Week https://youtu.be/VAlq59rG5-k
2020-12-3025 minUnusually Well InformedWhat is Unusually Well Informed about?Welcome to the Unusually Well Informed podcast. I am your host, Tim Hampton.
This is a brief episode - just me and a microphone. My goal is to introduce you to the themes of this show.
The show began primarily as an opportunity for me to gather the most interesting people I know and learn more about their passions and projects.
Always in motion is the future, said Yoda. I believe this is particularly true today.
Exponential changes in technology - automation - artificial intelligence - biotechnology - computing and connectivity...
2020-12-2605 minLead Like ElonElon Musk: Sunk Costs Are LameSunk costs are investments you make you can’t recover. The temptation is to double down to prove you were right in the first place, but the logical course is to say that was then, this is now, let’s do the best investment now.
Elon Musk has said he will never give up, but in truth he has, not on his goals, but on his approaches.
What can we learn from this in our own ventures?
Credits
Music "BushWeek" by Nihilore: https://youtu.be/VAlq59rG5-k
60 Minutes: https://youtu.be/_DPl...
2020-12-2128 minLead Like ElonMoats Are Lame: Why You Can't Build a Moat Around a Moving TargetIn a 2018 earnings call, Elon Musk was asked if Tesla’s Supercharger network could be used as a strategic moat to protect it from competitors. Elon’s answer? “I think moats are lame ...if your only defense against invading armies is a moat, you will not last long.”
This flies in the face of conventional business wisdom. First you build a castle. Then you build a moat to defend it. You literally create a barrier to entry to prevent competitors from attempting to occupy the ground you have conquered.
Elon on the other hand is constantly...
2020-12-0813 min
The Valor HourTyler Hampton, Charlie Miller, & UFC talkThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson kick the show off talking some UFC and Bellator action and then chat with Tyler Hampton, who talks about his opening round fight against Derrick Smith in one of VFC’s Welterweight Muay That Tournament at VFC 76 next Friday. Then, Charlie Miller jumps in to discuss his battle against Josh Carrender in the quarterfinals of the other VFC Muay That Title Tournaments.
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