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Who can foretell India's future? Mr. Joshi is a fortune teller in a slum in south Delhi who uses a soothsaying green parrot to make predictions. When Adam Roberts visited him in 2012, Joshi's parrot declared that India was destined to become the most powerful nation under Prime Minister Narendra...

In How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life, Roberts examines Smith’s forgotten masterpiece, and finds a treasure trove of timeless, practical wisdom. Smith’s insights into human nature are just as relevant today as they were 300 years ago. What does it take to be truly happy? Should we pursue fame and fortune or the respect of our friends and family? How can we make the world a better place?

The Next 20 Years Will Be Completely Different From the Past Current global trends are bleak: weak economic growth, too much debt, declining incomes for the lower 99%, a dangerous addiction to fossil fuels, and ecological destruction -- just to name a few. Many of us understandably feel resigned...

Welcome to A Student of Leadership MICRO podcast, powered by UniPro Foodservice and our Leadership Development Program.I'm Robert Adams, your host and guide on this journey into the habits, routines, and behaviors that define exceptional leadership.Whether you're stepping into your first food industry leadership role or refining your craft as a seasoned senior leader, this MICRO podcast is designed for you. Leadership is not a destination. It's a practice, a daily commitment to growth, learning, and service to those you lead.Over 30+ years of food industry leadership experience, I've led teams...

Welcome to the BroCo Podcast, where we think big, and we dream big. What started as a silly joke between a father and a son grew into an idea that eventually brought us here. Our mission is to educate and promote valuable insights and concepts using fun and interactive conversations for the everyday listener to enjoy and implement in their lives. We hope you enjoy, and subscribe to join us on this journey!

A century ago, migrants often crossed an ocean and never saw their homelands again. Today, they call - or Skype - home the moment their flight has landed, and that's just the beginning. Thanks to cheap travel and easy communication, immigrants everywhere stay in intimate contact with their native countries, creating powerful cross-border networks. In Borderless Economics, Robert Guest, The Economist's business editor, travels through dozens of countries and 44 American states, observing how these networks create wealth, spread ideas and foster innovation.

What are the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the life sciences sector? How can we overcome these challenges while unlocking the opportunities? Join host Stuart Lowe and a roster of expert guests as they unpack the past, present and future of cell and gene therapy.