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DEDx - Ideas worth binningFailure: Not Just for Tech BrosAnna and John explore the surprisingly rich terrain of failure—why it matters, when it’s useful, and how to distinguish the constructive kind from the kind that should never happen twice. Along the way, they share personal stories (including one involving 100 golf balls and a tractor), challenge the romanticised tech-world narrative of "failing fast," and consider what failure looks like in everyday organisations.Key Topics DiscussedThe different types of failure—avoidable errors vs. intelligent experimentsWhy failure is still...2025-07-2220 minDEDx - Ideas worth binningIs Imposter Syndrome a Myth?This week on Ded X, Anna and John tackle Impostor Syndrome with coach Catherine AndrewsThe Big Idea:Catherine declares it's not a syndrome. She argues that "impostor phenomenon" was coined by researchers Clance and Imes in 1978, based on observations of high-achieving women doubting their success. The "syndrome" part, Catherine suggests, might be a rebranding by the leadership development industry.Key Takeaways:Syndrome vs. Phenomenon: Catherine views it as a common human experience, not...2025-07-1032 minDEDx - Ideas worth binningFamily culture at work - good idea?In this episode of DEDx, we explore the controversial concept of organisations as families. Can work be a surrogate family, and what does that mean for employees? We examine the benefits and risks of family-style business cultures. John and the host share insights on whether this approach helps—or harms.Key Topics Discussed:What is a Family Culture in the Workplace?We begin by defining what a family culture looks like. Values like empathy, care, and respect are central, aiming to fo...2025-04-3021 min
PURE ELEMENTZPURE ELEMENTZ MARCH 2025Pure Elementz - March 2025DJ TacticsArmani Section- DJ Premier & Roc MarcianoElephant In The Room- Smif N WessonFathers Of Civilization- Busta Rhymes f Tobe NwigweJesus Arms- Benny The Butcher f 38 Spesh & Busta RhymesCatfish- DoechiiGet With It- Diamond D f Sadat XZack Morris Phone- Curren$y & Harry Fraud f Bruser WolfThe Mosque- Dave East Jesus H Christ- Tragedy KhadafiPipe Line- Logic & OddiseeReturn Of The Verses- P.O.R f MarchitechActs 1.5- Saba & No I.D2025-03-271h 56DEDx - Ideas worth binningThe end of team building?In this episode of DEDx, hosts Anna and John, along with guest Andy Perkins, explore the concept of team building. They delve into whether traditional team-building activities should be embraced or discarded. Andy, with over 30 years in the Learning and Development industry, shares his extensive experience with team-building events, questioning their long-term effectiveness and value. The discussion transitions to the alternative of data-driven team development, which focuses on sustainable and measurable growth. The episode critically examines the high costs, inclusivity issues, and authentic impact of team-building activities while advocating fo...2025-03-0328 minDEDx - Ideas worth binningThe Job Interview - What is your favourite vegetable?Episode Overview: In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into one of the most common hiring practices: the job interview. Is it the best way to decide who to hire, or is it time for a change? We’ll explore the history of interviews, their effectiveness, and why they might not always be the best tool for hiring decisions.Key Topics:The Interview ProcessWe discuss the most widely used interview types today—behavioral and lightly structured interviews—and whether they’re as effective as we think they are.The Historical ContextWhere did intervie...2025-02-1531 minDEDx - Ideas worth binningFeedback - A Gift?DEDx - Feedback - A Gift?IntroductionIs feedback a gift or a burden? Employees often don’t get enough, dislike it, or don’t know how to use it.What Is Feedback?Evaluation of performance to reveal blind spots. But it’s tricky—bias, emotions, and context play a role.Personal ExperiencesNegative feedback lingers, but it’s just one perspective.Effective feedback is direct, caring, and constructive.Cultural norms shape how we give/receive feedback.What Makes Feedback W...2025-02-0521 minDEDx - Ideas worth binningPsychometrics: more than a horoscope?Episode Summary: In this episode of DEDx, Anna and John are joined by William McKee to discuss the relevance and validity of psychometric testing in the workplace. They explore whether psychometric testing is a DEDx, an idea worth binning, or if it has redeeming features that justify its use.What are we talking about? Overview of psychometric testing and its intended purposes.The distinction between psychometric tools and simple surveys.Where can this go wrong - the criticisms and limitations of psychometric testing...2024-10-0230 minDEDx - Ideas worth binningMeetings: Hub of productivity or waste of time?Meetings: Hub of productivity or waste of time?Quote of the Episode:"Why spend 30 hours a week in meetings when you could be using that time to actually get work done?" Call to Action:Have a look at your own calendar—are there meetings you could cut or optimize? Share your thoughts on what makes a meeting truly valuable by tagging us on social media using #DEDxPodcast.Episode Summary:In this episode of DEDx, John and Anna dive into the con...2024-08-2025 minDEDx - Ideas worth binningMeritocracy - The illusion of fairness?Episode Title: DEDx - Meritocracy: Dedx or not!The idea that a meritocracy exists is a contentious one. Certainly it is a seductive idea, to suggest that the best people rise to the top in any field. But is there any evidence that it truly exists? This podcast features an intriguing discussion about the relevance of the idea of meritocracy in today's world.What are we talking about?Meritocracy is defined as the practice of judging and rating individuals based on their performance, with the belief that...2024-07-3115 minDEDx - Ideas worth binningBring Your Whole Self to Work: Empowering or terrifying?Show Notes: Whole selfBringing Your Whole Self to Work: A brilliant concept or lunacy?Since Mike Robbins' TED Talk and subsequent book in 2018, the idea of bringing your whole self to work come up throughout organisational life. In this podcast, we get under the skin of the idea, evaluate it, and recommend whether it’s something we should embrace or an idea to bin. Highlights: What are we talking abou...2024-03-0618 minDEDx - Ideas worth binningHigh Performing Teams: Do they exist at work?The high-performing team: an idea to keep, or a DedX?In this DEDx podcast episode we explore the concept of high-performing teams. What are we talking about in this context, what value does this idea offer, and is this the right way to think about teams in your organisation? Is the idea one that has merit, or a DedX: an idea worth binning?Highlights: What do we mean when we talk about high-performance teams? Teams that meet or exceed external expectations are usually output-focused.A...2024-03-0219 minDEDx - Ideas worth binningYearly Performance Review: Love it or hate it?Performance Review - Love It or Hate itIn this episode we take a long, cold look at the effectiveness and relevance of annual performance appraisals. Are they a value add - they certainly take a lot of time and energy, or are they past their sell by date, and there’s a better way?Highlights:What are we talking about? The idea of the performance appraisal began in the early 1900s with Frederick Taylor's efficiency studies. Given the focus on productivity, it evolved, properly taking hold in...2024-03-0224 minDEDx - Ideas worth binningLeader as Coach or Everyone as Coach?Leader as coachIn this podcast we dive into the question of whether leaders should adopt coaching as a methodology for working with their teams. Is it time to finally get rid of ‘command and control’ for good, and be more curious about those you work with? Is the leader being a coach for the team a great idea, or an idea worth binning? And is there a better way?Highlights:The question of leader as coach was first brought up in an HBR article (2019) by Herm...2024-03-0215 minDEDx - Ideas worth binningTime Management: The Cure-All?Time Management - The cure-all or DedxDive into the world of time management with us as we debate its place in modern business. Is it a tool for productivity or an outdated concept?Highlights:Understanding Time Management: We dissect time management into planning, prioritizing, and performing, questioning its efficacy in enhancing productivity.Misconceptions: Often confused with organizational skills, time management promises much but delivers little in terms of real productivity gains.Effectiveness and Alternatives: We challenge...2024-02-2123 min
New Thinking Allowed Audio PodcastHyperspace, Consciousness, and Time with Bernard CarrBernard Carr, PhD, is emeritus professor of mathematics and astronomy at Queen Mary University of London. He is coauthor of the book Quantum Black Holes and he is also editor of the anthology Universe or Multiverse? He is a past-president of the Society for Psychical Research and is also currently president of the Scientific and Medical Network.
Here he shares his thinking about how consciousness and psychic phenomena can best be integrated into theoretical physics. He describes the history of thinking regarding hyperspace as well as his own preferred models of consciousness. He also shares some insights into...2020-08-281h 28
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Charlie Wilson - Musta Heard
Benzino - Rock The Party
Alice Russel - Heartbreaker PT2
Mos Def - Fine
Maxwell - Temporary Nite
Common - The Light
Boyz II Men - Roll With Me
Pete Rock And CL Smooth - Back On The Block
Donell Jones - Still
Ben Franklin Bridge - Take Whuts Mine (feat. MIKE BECK)
Dahveed - This Time
Brother Ali - Travelers
Anthony David - Let Me In
Roscoe Umali - Live It Up (feat.BOBBY V / E40)
Avant - Involve Yourself
A Tribe Called Quest - Against The World
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