The Big REthink

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What Does Our Body Language Say About Our Leadership Presence? Mar 09, 2022

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Body language isn’t just a reflection of what we might be thinking or feeling on the inside. It can influence how we’re viewed as leaders, too. On this episode of The Big REthink, host Susan Campbell welcomes international keynote speaker and body language expert Dr. Carol Kinsey Goman for a conversation about the link between our body language and our perceived credibility. They also discuss ways to effectively adapt body language for a digital workplace, and how executives can use body language to their advantage.

Data on the Diamond: How Analytics are Changing the Game of Baseball Feb 23, 2022

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In modern-day baseball, far more goes into preparing players for competition than just batting practice and outfield drills. On this episode of The Big REthink, Katie Krall—the biomechanist and former Google strategist who recently joined the Boston Red Sox as development coach for its Minor League team, the Portland Sea Dogs—joins host Brian Rowley to discuss how coaches in the sport are using technology, data and analytics to increase players’ efficiency, devise on-field strategy and even prevent injury.

Peak Performance: A Mountaineer’s Advice for Overcoming Obstacles Feb 09, 2022

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Self-doubt, gender bias and physical strain were a few of the obstacles mountaineer Tonya Clement had to overcome when, in 2006, she became the ninth American woman to summit Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak. On this episode of The Big REthink, Clement, now the president of Cardinal Peak Technologies, joins host Brian Rowley to discuss the mindset, training regimen and technology that helped her make it to the top.

Secrets to Success: What Sets High Achievers Apart? Jan 26, 2022

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What do Nobel Prize-winning scientists, Olympic figure skaters and astronauts have in common? They’re all extreme high achievers at the top of their respective fields. On this episode of The Big REthink, Dr. Ruth Gotian—The Success Factor author, chief learning officer and assistant professor of education in anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine, and 2021 recipient of Thinkers50’s prestigious Radar Award—joins host Brian Rowley to explain what factors set these high achievers apart, and how individuals can learn skills and traits to boost their own success.

Pros and Cons: Exploring Both Sides of the Cryptocurrency Coin Jan 12, 2022

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For industries that embrace it, cryptocurrency can create efficiencies—both economic and operational. Why do some still resist it, and are they wise to stay away? Ron Shevlin—author, Forbes contributor, and director of research for Cornerstone Advisors—breaks it all down for host Barry Ross on today’s episode.

A Look Back at 2021: Trends, Predictions, Evolving Industries, and More Dec 29, 2021

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The rapidly changing workplace. Constantly evolving industries. Technology’s impact on the arts. We covered a lot of exciting topics on The Big REthink in 2021, and on this final show of the year, host Barry Ross revisits a few of our favorite episodes and guests. As always, thanks for listening. We’ll be back with exciting new episodes in 2022!

Staying Power: The E-Comm vs. Brick-and-Mortar Debate Dec 15, 2021

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Despite existing in an increasingly digital world, many brick-and-mortar retailers are significantly more profitable than their e-commerce counterparts. On this episode of The Big REthink, Chris Ressa—host of the Retail Retold podcast and COO of DLC Management Corp.—joins host Brian Rowley to explain why. Ressa also explains how changing work models, such as hybrid and work-from-home, are impacting retailers, why a growing number of digitally native brands are going the brick-and-mortar route, and what 2022 holds for the retail and commercial real estate industries.

A Cleaner Kind of Air Travel: The Evolution—and Impact—of eVTOL Aircraft Dec 01, 2021

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Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft have the potential to alleviate traffic congestion, facilitate disaster-relief efforts and improve the cargo delivery process—all while leaving an exponentially smaller environmental footprint than traditional fixed-wing planes and helicopters. So, how soon might we see them in the skies? On this episode of The Big REthink, host Brian Rowley welcomes Alaka’i Technologies co-founder Brian Morrison and BMW Group Designworks’ Peter Falt, two of the minds behind the pioneering eVTOL aircraft Skai, to discuss this and more.

Operation A.I.: From Supply Chain Management to Combat Missions Nov 17, 2021

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In the military and civilian worlds, how much is too much when it comes to artificial intelligence and autonomy? On this episode of The Big REthink, Oliver Hedgepeth—a professor of logistics at the American Military University online and the founding director of the United States Army's AI Center for Logistics—joins host Barry Ross to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of autonomous A.I. systems. They also discuss how the U.S. Armed Forces are incorporating A.I. into their supply chain processes, and the takeaways that could help to assist supply chain woes in a civilian world.

Creative Approach: How Marrying Arts and Sciences Can Enhance Both Worlds Nov 03, 2021

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To some, the arts and sciences seem an unlikely pairing. On this episode of The Big REthink, Dr. Merritt Moore—the quantum physicist and professional ballet dancer who has gained recognition for dancing alongside a robot partner she designed—joins host Barry Ross to dispel the notion that the two should be mutually exclusive, and to explain how marrying the two worlds can lead to exciting advancements in both.

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