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Practice? Podcast

Practice? Podcast

Written by: David Fearon and Peter Vaill
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“Theory and practice” is a common phrase. We've seen a lot of writing on theory, but what about that other word? Peter calls it "the dark matter of the social sciences" - Practice. It applies to pencil-pushing, educating, heart surgery, sailing, golfing, and anything you can do with purpose. Peter and Dave take you into a world of thought that couples work and play, purpose and routine, life and legacy. In a world of white-water, On Practice is the raft.

Copyright 2026 David Fearon and Peter Vaill Careers Economics Personal Success
Episodes
  • Episode 319: Episode 302 - Culture is the Greater Operating System (Scott McInness)

    Episode 319: Episode 302 - Culture is the Greater Operating System (Scott McInness)
    Oct 13 2026

    Culture - the greater operating system? So says Scott McInnes, founder of Inspiring Change, a Dublin-based culture and internal communications consultancy. With over 25 years of experience working “professionally human” with organizations across Ireland, the UK, and beyond, he helps senior leadership teams close the gap between their current culture and the one they need to deliver their strategy.

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    56 mins
  • Episode 318: Episode 301 - What Must Leaders Do Now? (Tom Casey)

    Episode 318: Episode 301 - What Must Leaders Do Now? (Tom Casey)
    Oct 5 2026

    Tom Casey and his firm, Discussion Partners Collaborative, closely monitor immediate conditions and emerging trends affecting their clients' managerial leadership practices. This conversation, just a month before the midterm elections, moves through thoughts of gloom and of hope. It is a moment of uncertainty shared by all practitioners.

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    48 mins
  • Episode 317: Episode 300 - Mind. Self. Socially Enacted Thinking and Practice (David Fearon, Jr.)

    Episode 317: Episode 300 - Mind. Self. Socially Enacted Thinking and Practice (David Fearon, Jr.)
    Sep 20 2026

    This is Part II of a remarkable treatment by Dave Jr. of what happens in our minds as we put our thoughts into practice.

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    1 hr and 42 mins
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