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Our competitive, service-oriented societies are taking a toll on the late-modern individual. Rather than improving life, multitasking, "user-friendly" technology, and the culture of convenience are producing disorders that range from depression to attention deficit disorder to borderline personality disorder. Byung-Chul Han interprets the spreading malaise as an inability to manage negative experiences in an age characterized by excessive positivity and the universal availability of people and goods.

Twenty thousand years ago, women were making and wearing the first clothing created from spun fibers. In fact, right up to the Industrial Revolution the fiber arts were an enormous economic force, belonging primarily to women. Despite the great toil required in making cloth and clothing, most books on ancient history and economics have no information on them. Much of this gap results from the extreme perishability of what women produced, but it seems clear that until now descriptions of prehistoric and early historic cultures have omitted virtually half the picture.

Ready to love your job, crush your career goals, and become the kind of leader everyone actually wants to work with? Welcome to the Radical Candor podcast, where you'll learn how to kick ass at work without losing your humanity. Host Amy Sandler and Radical Candor co-founders Kim Scott and Jason Rosoff to break down how you can Care Personally and Challenge Directly — the deceptively simple but powerful formula for building stronger teams, giving (and getting) better feedback, and leading with heart and clarity. Each episode is packed with real talk, relatable stories, and actionable tips to...

Signals & Shifts” is a weekly blog and podcast series exploring the intersection of AI, society, and the future of work. Each episode dives into the real-world impact of emerging technologies—from leadership challenges and workforce transformation to global economic shifts and ethical innovation. Whether you're a business leader, technologist, or curious thinker, this series offers insights to help you navigate change with clarity, empathy, and strategic foresight. Follow the journey at thebillholt.substack.com and join the conversation.

Welcome to The Work of Byron Katie® official podcast. Invite your mind to stillness, pay attention as you relate what you hear to your own life, and experience the thrill of waking up to reality—not as some exalted state of mind, but as the elementary, doable, down-to-earth experience of understanding the cause of all suffering and how to end it. Hello. This is Byron Katie, and I welcome you to the "At Home with Byron Katie" podcast. Each week you'll find me here with a different guest. I love the life experience each one brings to the table, and I hope you will too. Is there a problem in ...

This book predicts the decline of today's professions and describes the people and systems that will replace them. In an Internet society, according to Richard Susskind and Daniel Susskind, we will neither need nor want doctors, teachers, accountants, architects, the clergy, consultants, lawyers, and many others to work as they did in the 20th century.

A provocative exploration about the architecture of power, the forces that stifle us from getting things done, and how we can restore confidence in democratically elected government—“the best book to date on the biggest political issue that nobody is talking about” (Matthew Yglesias)...

On balance, will AI help humanity or harm it? AI could revolutionize science, medicine, and technology, and deliver us a world of abundance and better health. Or it could be a disaster, leading to the downfall of democracy, or even our extinction. In Taming Silicon Valley, Gary Marcus, one of the most trusted voices in AI, explains that we still have a choice. And that the decisions we make now about AI will shape our next century.

Welcome to The Yes Work! Podcast — where faith meets fire, and obedience gets real. Hosted by three powerhouse women who stopped running from purpose and finally said yes to God’s plan, we dive into transformation, activation, and obedience — the work behind the Yes. Through raw conversation, laughter, and truth-telling, we unpack what it really means to walk in purpose, as Black women, believers, professionals, friends, and daughters of God. If you’re tired of shrinking, striving, or second-guessing, it’s time to activate your gifts and do the Yes Work!

While religion and science often seem at odds, there’s one thing they can agree on: people who take part in spiritual practices tend to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. The big question is: Why? In How God Works, professor Dave DeSteno takes us on a journey to find out how spirituality impacts our minds and bodies, as well as the world in which we live.He speaks to leading scientists and philosophers, religious thinkers, and thought leaders to explore what we can learn from the world’s faith traditions to help us meet some of life’s biggest challenges. Along the way, he’ll ...

How Words Work with Jack Fox is about the language you choose and the authority it creates or destroys.In this podcast, you will learn how words and phrases commonly used in lying, manipulation, and avoidance also show up in everyday communication, and why using that language causes people to doubt you, question you, or stop listening.Each episode breaks down a specific language pattern, explains how it functions in deception, and shows how people accidentally use the same patterns when they are trying to explain themselves, defend themselves, or sound reasonable.When you remove the language ...

Women and Work: Why it Matters! is a podcast brought to you by the International Center for Research on Women and Feminism In India. In this podcast we’re going to be talking all things women and work - why do women work, why does women’s work matter, and what’s all this talk about paid and unpaid work?

AI is transforming industries, reshaping work, and raising critical ethical questions. From historical lessons like the Ottoman Empire’s resistance to innovation to modern workforce challenges, we explore the dual nature of AI as a disruptor and creator. With insights from leaders like Elon Musk and Sundar Pichai, we examine how societies can adapt responsibly to bias, surveillance, and the opportunities AI presents. Join the conversation, share your thoughts, and help shape AI’s future as a tool for global progress.

The Offbeat Life Podcast interviews fearless individuals who ditched the norm in order to become Location Independent. We discuss finding purpose, defining moments that led them to change their lives, overcoming setbacks, how they create income from their passions while working online and becoming remote entrepreneurs.

Do the Work is a reflective podcast for leaders and strivers focused on accountability, ownership, and personal growth.This podcast isn’t a roadmap to success or a step-by-step system. It shares lessons drawn from lived experience—from growing up on a farm in rural Ohio to championship football at Ohio State, the NFL, and executive leadership in business. Along the way came real challenges—injury, divorce, family addiction, custody battles, and career disruption—that shaped a core belief: lasting results come from doing the work, especially when clarity is late.Each episode explores ...

Work Order Nation is a behind-the-scenes podcast about what it really takes to keep properties running smoothly. Hosted by Fred Tomlin Jr. and Sherrod Hunter, the show features real conversations about day-to-day challenges, work orders, maintenance, clean-outs, vendor coordination, and what actually works in the field. Each episode delivers honest stories, practical lessons, and simple insights you can apply right away to improve operations and avoid daily chaos. No BS, just real experience from people doing the work. If you care about running properties better, faster, and with fewer ...

Welcome to The Workshop, where there's always work to be done. Walk with us as we continue to build and make dope content. Host G Work and Co-Hosts Darvin and Braxton, discuss the latest news and topics in the sports world. Delivering fresh opinions and different ideas other than the old recycled voices. All while creating a space where former and current athletes, entertainer, influencers, etc. can come on and tell their story or just join in on the discussion. Follow us on Instagram: @TheWorkshop_pod

Heart Work After Betrayal - Helping women heal their marriages after infidelity Blindsided by betrayal? Struggling to trust him — or even yourself — again? Wondering where God is as you long for your marriage to be healed? Whether the betrayal happened days ago or years ago, whether the pain is raw or quietly unresolved, whether you’re torn between staying and leaving or holding onto hope for reconciliation while unsure how healing is supposed to happen — you are not alone. I’m Julia Carlton — a relationship recovery coach, wife of 24 years, homeschooling mom of three, and a ...

The Next Workforce by Phoenix Jackson is a podcast series exploring how work, leadership, and climate are reshaping the world. Through workforce strategy, generational leadership, and human centered approaches, we prepare emerging leaders and organizations for what comes next.

Raising kids and building families is tough these days. We live in a broken society that celebrates sin and minimizes family relationships. Is it possible for Christian parents in today's society to raise emotionally healthy kids who love God and are equipped to do God's will for their lives? Yes. Emphatically, yes. God has entrusted you, as a parent, to care for and raise your children for him, and he has given you the resources you need for the job.