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People by WTF is a series where Nikhil Kamath has a conversation with personalities who stand out in their industries around the world.

An accessible introduction to the most consequential science of modern life. University of Chicago economist Gary Becker won the Nobel Prize largely for his advancement of human capital theory—the idea that investing in a person’s knowledge and skills has a wide range of economic effects...

""Fascinating. . . . [Graham] has made a major contribution both to African-American studies and the larger American picture."" —New York Times Debutante cotillions. Million-dollar homes. Summers in Martha's Vineyard. Membership in the Links, Jack & Jill, Deltas, Boule, and AKAs. An obsession...

Most business leaders agree that there is nothing more important for a business than hiring the right people. And yet, when the time comes to hire, it's so often seen as a chore, something extra to do on top of the “real” work. If you've found this podcast, it's because you want to focus on what is most important, and learn more about the art and science of hiring great people. The host, John van Noorden from Rosewood Partners, is on a never-ending journey to find great people, understand what makes them great, and help you improve your chances of hiring great people for your business.

What really drives the way people spend, save, and invest? Behavioral economics challenges the textbook assumption of the rational actor by revealing the systematic biases and mental shortcuts that shape every financial decision. In this show, Lucas and Luna sit down at the research library to dissect the experimental evidence, from Kahneman and Tversky's prospect theory to Thaler's nudge framework, and test those findings against real-world pricing, marketing, and policy design. They walk through specific studies — the endowment effect in housing markets, the sunk-cost fallacy in ...

'A trenchant and invaluable people's history of the bottom of the pyramid in the world's most populous nation' Financial Times What does the life of an ordinary working-class, Muslim woman look and feel like in modern India? Award-winning journalist Neha Dixit traces the story of one such...

A PRODUCTION BY PIGEON PUBLISHING HOUSEPigeon Audiobooks brings together the most influential works in history — classics of finance, philosophy, personal development and more — narrated with premium quality and designed to accompany you while you build a stronger and more prosperous life. Timeless, accessible content, created to help you learn at any moment of the day.Listen to our collections:(Available in Spanish and English.)Pigeon Audiobooks: FinancePigeon Audiobooks: Top 100 Best-SellingPigeon Audiobooks: PhilosophyPigeon Audiobooks: ClassicsPigeon Audiobooks: Musical EditionPigeon ...

Lucas and Luna sit down at the kitchen table for a no-nonsense conversation about personal finance for people who don't work on Wall Street. Each episode picks one money topic — from budgeting apps to credit card rewards to emergency funds — and walks through the numbers, the trade-offs, and the common mistakes. Lucas brings the data: median savings rates, average credit card debt, the real cost of a latte. Luna pushes back with real-life examples: what happens when a side hustle eats your sleep, or when a 'good deal' on a car loan turns bad. This is not about get-rich-quick schemes or ...

As AI becomes part of everyday work, teams are facing new questions about trust, judgment, collaboration, creativity, leadership, and ethics. This show looks beyond the tools and prompts to explore what humans still bring to the table - and what teams need to rethink when AI joins the workflow.Hosted by Brian Milner, Certified Scrum Trainer and agile coach, each episode explores how people, teams, and leaders can survive and thrive in an AI-shaped workplace. Through practical conversations with experts, coaches, leaders, and practitioners, People Over Prompts helps teams build better working ...

Quality Bicycle People is a podcast from Quality Bicycle Products hosted by Maria Camargo and Mike Riemer, featuring conversations with voices across the bicycle industry—from retailers and athletes to nonprofit leaders and supplier partners. Each episode explores the current and future state of cycling, the ideas shaping the industry, and the personal stories that fuel a passion for riding. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at the people, purpose, and possibilities driving the bike world forward.

It's All About the PeopleBehind every successful organization are the people who make it happen.Join executive HR strategist Martha King as she sits down with CEOs, CHROs, founders, and business leaders to explore the strategies, leadership lessons, and workplace trends shaping the future of work. Every episode delivers practical insights you can apply to build stronger teams, better cultures, and more successful organizations.Because every great business has one thing in common... it's all about the people.

The Practical People Manager is the podcast for line managers, HR professionals, and business leaders who want to manage people well, with more confidence and less jargon. Hosted by HR Expert, Anna Thomas, each episode brings real conversations with experts and practitioners covering the topics that matter most at work, from mental health and neurodiversity to menopause and beyond. This is practical, people-first leadership. No fluff. Just honest conversations to help you listen better, lead with confidence, and support the people around you.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of People, Power and Profits by Joseph Stiglitz, read by Sean Runnette. We all have the sense that the American economy - and its government - tilts toward big business, but as Joseph E. Stiglitz explains in his powerful new book, People, Power, and Profits...

People & Pay Perspectives is a thought leadership podcast from Henley Research International. This series explores how organisations can better understand, attract, reward and retain their people, bringing together perspectives from across reward strategy and talent intelligence. In each episode, we speak with senior leaders, HR practitioners and industry experts to unpack the realities of today’s workforce, from pay transparency and workforce planning to culture, engagement and skills. Our focus is on practical insight, not theory, helping you make more informed people decisions in an ...

Leadership Elevate: Daily Wisdom for People Managers - Looking to take your people management and leadership skills to the next level? Tune in to "Leadership Elevate: Daily Wisdom for People Managers" for insightful daily conversations with top business executives, HR leaders, and industry experts from around the world. Join us as we explore a wide range of topics critical to organizational success - from building high-performing teams and developing future leaders, to designing effective employee development programs and navigating complex HR challenges. You'll walk away with actionable ...

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Technology determines all our lives: We naturally switch on the lights in our homes by voice command, we are always and everywhere online and we stream soccer matches live on our cell phones. But who are the people behind such highly complex developments and what technical possibilities does the future hold? Find out in the official Rohde & Schwarz interview podcast "People behind technology"! Whether it's our COO or a development engineer, in our podcast you'll encounter a wide variety of life stories and mindsets. Be inspired by our passion for technology and learn more about future ...

People Helping People Live is a mission-driven podcast built on the belief that real change begins with real conversations.Through honest, intentional dialogue, we bring together everyday people, business owners, nonprofits, and community leaders to share stories, identify real needs, and build genuine relationships. One conversation at a time, we are creating a growing network of people who believe in showing up, giving back, and doing the work together.The impact we create doesn’t start with fundraising.It starts with connection.As our conversations grow into relationships and our ...

Two sisters. Two decades in tech. Two completely different paths — and one shared conviction: the middle isn't where you're stuck. It's where the real work happens.Ann Samuel (Senior Director of Global Technical Support) and her sister (Director of Engineering) started their careers together in India, diverged into different corners of the tech world, and somehow landed in the same place: leading teams through one of the most disruptive moments in the industry's history.This is the podcast for mid-career women in tech who are done pretending they want the VP title — and done apologizing ...

A podcast for place-based development practitioners and changemakers.