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Are you prepared for an AI revolution? (Hint: You’d better start now) Jun 07, 2023

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On this episode of Mission Daily, Steph takes a break from the normal routine to welcome a very special guest, author and investor, founder of Blue Sky, veteran of Google, Microsoft, AWS, Slack, Twitch, Twitter, and probably seven other companies you know, Amir Shevat. In short, Amir knows how to build developer platforms that succeed.

Throughout this entertaining 40+-minute discussion, Steph and Amir cover the foundations of what makes a good developer platform, the growing need for a social protocol, and why we need to start preparing for AI’s impact on the future… like, right now.

Is the future of mundane tasks truly going to reside with AI? And, if so, what does this mean for skills development, and the ability to develop proficiencies that will move you up an ever-shrinking corporate ladder? Let us know your thoughts by reaching out to info@mission.org.

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Slack
Twitch
Microsoft
Google
AWS
Riot Games
Blizzard Entertainment (parent company of World of Warcraft)
Ubisoft
Angry Birds
Reshuffle
Open.ai
Awaken Your Genius by Ozan Varol
The Expanse
Dan Ariely
Sam Altman
Clarity.AI
Jeff Bezos
Salesforce

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Why the choices you don't make are as important as the ones you do May 25, 2023

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If you could change anything about your life - pick a different personal path, invest in a new opportunity, pivot to a different career - what would it be?

Steph and Albert ask themselves this question, bouncing from what they would have done differently, to what advice they’d give young people, to a discussion of how they might spend their future. This isn’t an episode about regrets, but rather a celebration of life’s endless possibilities and what Albert and Steph have learned from the choices they’ve made.

What would you change and what advice would you give to your younger self? Let us know by emailing info@mission.org to share.

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The art of managing customer satisfaction (while staying financially solvent) May 23, 2023

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Running a service-based business is a difficult task because striking that ever-important balance between customer satisfaction and economic reality is an ongoing challenge. These companies must regularly weigh the costs of accommodating demands, such as redoing work, against the profitability and sustainability of their business.

In this episode, Stephanie and Albert discuss their experience working with Mission’s wide range of clients, and how they effectively address client challenges by building strong relationships, even when conflicts about service quality or deliverables are all-too-common.

Albert cites several scenarios in which customers may ask for modifications, such as in art, websites, or our own specialty – podcasts. Sometimes, clients' circumstances change, or unforeseen restrictions arise, resulting in work needing to be redone. But how does a company balance their relationships and real-world financials having already invested a wealth of time and effort into a project?

This topic brought about a ton of discussion topics within our own team. And we’d love to hear about the balance you strike in your own businesses. Send your thoughts to info@mission.org.

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Oversight or Overreach? Debating the pros and cons of CBDC May 18, 2023

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Is the world really ready for one centralized, government-run financial system? Skeptics believe we already have one, and they may not be far off the truth. This week, Steph and Albert dive into the topic of central bank digital currency (CBDC), a unified ledger, and how this would give governments unprecedented insight into where its money is going, and how consumers are spending it.

Of course, with such oversight of spending comes a larger discussion of power, and how more of it will shift to the government. Not only will it be able to more accurately monitor your spending, but it will also have the power to determine how you’re spending your share of the nation’s digital currency. With no apparent checks and balances in place, will your money ever truly be yours? And are decentralized currencies a better, more independent option?

Yes, the term “new money” has taken on a different meaning. And we’d love to hear your thoughts on how these looming changes are impacting you, your families, and your businesses. Drop us a line at info@mission.org to weigh in.

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How to build a mental model that promotes better decision-making May 16, 2023

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It’s true, the world is changing more quickly than most people are ready to accept. And we can’t comfortably rely on beliefs and findings from just a few years ago, much less our childhoods. So, as we continue to grow, how do we – as both business leaders and human beings – make forward-thinking decisions when most beliefs we currently hold will inevitably be disproven?

In this episode of Mission Daily, Stephanie tries to throw Albert off his game by introducing this topic just a few minutes before recording. But Albert was more than up to the task, diving quickly into a discussion of how many time-honored studies and beliefs are now being disproven at a breakneck rate. More importantly, they share personal tips on how they develop different ways (such as inversion thinking) to adapt and evolve throughout life’s inevitable changes.

And, because it’s Albert, connections are made between ice cream, The Fast and the Furious, and long-term thinking. It’s an episode that will certainly make you think and assess. (And there’s way more than we can summarize here.) But, if you have thoughts on your own mental modeling, be sure to share them to info@mission.org.

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How to navigate a life of litigation (and some more thoughts on our flawed legal system) May 09, 2023

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If you’re lucky (and not a judge or a lawyer) you will never see the inside of a courtroom. Over the last eight months, Steph has spent significant time in court, handling no fewer than three different cases. This is a massively inordinate amount of time, especially when considering she’s staving off false allegations.

But, because of the people they are, Steph and Albert use this conversation to share their thoughts about attorneys, the legal system, and the toll these lawsuits can take on family and work alike. (Have YOU recently been accused of being in a cult? Well, Steph has…)

Like all episodes of Mission Daily, Steph and Albert manage to find humor and silver linings, even in the most exhausting situations, hoping to share and help listeners who might be facing similar hassles of their own. We hope you’ll do the same by reaching out to info@mission.org.

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The Cost of Conflict: Lessons from Steph and Albert's Legal Experiences May 04, 2023

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Mission Daily is a successful show because of how real it can be for listeners. On this episode, the ever-transparent Stephanie pulls back the curtain again to share the latest from her ongoing courtroom conflict with “a friend.”

As always, Steph and Albert lay it all out on the Mission Daily table, sharing their thoughts about the parts of the case that are on public record, the effects on continued litigation on her family and business, and the persistent flaws of the U.S. legal system. More importantly for our listeners, Steph also shares why people should stay prepared for these types of legal entanglements, and how she remains “okay” throughout the chaos.

Albert and Steph share their stories to help others in similar situations. We hope you’ll do the same by reaching out to info@mission.org.

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The Sky-High Costs of Southwest’s Outdated Tech and Leadership Apr 25, 2023

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Though its business model has changed a few times, Southwest Airlines grew into the nation’s largest economy airline by streamlining the customer experience to cut costs. All seats are coach, seating is first-come, first-served, and the in-flight amenities are… well… limited. But these savings are passed on to legions of appreciative customers. That is, until recently, when the airline was forced to request FAA assistance in grounding its entire fleet due to old, dated communications and routing technology.

(Yes, the same types of tech gaps that ruined the 2022 holiday season for thousands of would-be travelers.)

In this episode, Steph and Albert discuss why Southwest’s business model – currently lacking C-suite leadership in several tech areas – is a root cause of these epic missteps. A streamlined model is one thing, but a lack of digital infrastructure is certain to send the airline on a one-way trip to corporate disaster.

Unlike Southwest, our communication channels are working perfectly. If you have thoughts on Southwest or the state of modern travel, be sure to reach out to info@mission.org to share your stories.

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Andreesen Horowitz
Richard Branson
Jay Storrs Hall, author of Where Is My Flying Car?
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Tesla
SpaceX
Bitcoin

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Creating a life you love, in and out of the office with Sharon Price John of Build-A-Bear Apr 19, 2023

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On this special episode of Mission Daily, Stephanie sits down with Sharon Price John, CEO of Build-A-Bear and author of the all-new title, Stories and Heart: Unlock the Power of Personal Stories to Create a Life You Love. Within just a minute or two, the discussion stops being an interview and becomes an insightful, inspirational conversation about the stories all working people have to tell by reaching as far back as their childhoods.

Throughout this lively discussion, Sharon and Steph share their own stories, highlighting the sights, sounds, feelings, and pivot points etched in their own memories to help dismantle the “mythology of success” as it pertains to the working world. One key takeaway? Life isn’t always a straight line, and it can be far more beneficial to take “the scenic route” on the way to personal and professional satisfaction.

But, like life, this conversation is hardly a straight line, so we hope you’ll take a few minutes to listen and learn from this enlightening episode. And we also hope you’ll reach out to info@mission.org to share the stories that changed your world.

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Sharon’s Book: Stories and Heart: Unlock the Power of Personal Stories to Create a Life You Love
Build-A-Bear
Forbes
Mattel
Hasbro
Google
Disney Europe
The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale

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Why Smart Investors Need To Be More Bullish On Bitcoin Apr 12, 2023

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To most of the world, cash is king. To smart investors, cash is trash. Thanks to recent events involving certain banks, Steph and Albert have more than a few things to say about how little control we actually have over our own funds. And because of this, both of our hosts are all-in on the long-term viability of Bitcoin.

Maybe only 5% of the world’s population is currently invested in Bitcoin. And maybe the flood of smaller cryptos is blurring the true value of new currencies. But even without an archaic gold standard in place, our hosts are quickly realizing that Bitcoin’s scarcity model is a lot more stable than the current state of traditional finance.

Surprisingly, our hosts agree on Bitcoin’s long-term value. But crypto remains as divisive a topic as there is today. Reach out at info@mission.org to share your thoughts on new currencies with our team.

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