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Behavioral Science and the Future of Work with Charlotte Blank and Kelly Monahan Oct 24, 2019

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Behavioral Science and the Future of Work are two elements of the subtitle of my new book IMPACT: Using Science to Change Behaviors, Hearts, and Minds. These are two of the most discussed and most important trends in business today, and I'm excited to share my discussions with Charlotte and Kelly with you. And, the paperback version of IMPACT came out in September 2019, available on Amazon and from other online book retailers.

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The Connector's Advantage and the New Era of Networking with Michelle Tillis Lederman May 13, 2019

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Michelle and I discuss her new book and why personal connections are so important to doing business today. We talk about how to network if you're a shy person (or just hate the term "networking"), and how important it is to add value to your relationships. We also run through the seven mindsets of a connector and the connector spectrum so you can get a feel for how you're connecting with other people in your industry and beyond. And, we discuss the importance of focusing on your similarities with other people and why you should connect with people over things beyond what you do for work.

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How Behavioral Science Is Already Affecting Consumers and Shaping the Future of Business with Michael Barbera Mar 21, 2019

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Michael and I talk about how businesses are beginning to apply behavioral science in their approaches to both employee engagement and consumer behavior. We discuss how the field is only in its infancy and how much more we have to learn, and we talk about some firms and practitioners that are paving the way for some serious innovation in the application of behavioral science. Michael also touches on the role of gamification in behavioral science and where we're already seeing behavioral science change consumer decision-making.

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Why Is Behavioral Science the Hottest Thing in Business? With Kelly Monahan Mar 01, 2019

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Dr. Monahan and I talk about why she decided to write the definitive text on behavioral science in business and what inspired her to start studying it in the first place. We discuss extrinsic versus intrinsic motivation and what's better for employee's health and performance; the psychological state of the workforce today; and how to apply behavioral science to organizational change and development.

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The Future is Asian with Parag Khanna Feb 14, 2019

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Parag Khanna and I talk about his new book and what inspired him to write about the Asian century. We also chat about what Western countries who are turning away from Asia (e.g. the United States) are risking by turning their backs on one of the most economically dynamic regions in today's world.

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Is Plastic Pollution a Threat to Our Oceans or Us? with Julie Andersen of Plastic Oceans International Jan 31, 2019

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As plastic sits out there in the oceans, salt, sun, UV, and wave action turn your plastic bottles into microplastics, which get eaten by sea-dwelling animals and throw off the whole ecosystem and food chain. Julie Andersen, of Plastic Oceans International, and I talk about the basics of why plastic is so bad for our environment, just how big the problem really is, and what activists can do to get involved in changing our plastic consumption habits and norms.

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Human Evolution: How CRISPR babies, online dating, and technology are changing our future with Scott Solomon Jan 18, 2019

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Scott and I talk about how he became an ant biologist, why he's so fascinated by evolution, and ways humans are guiding our own evolution – for example, through online dating, IVF, having children later, and more. Scott outlines the main arguments against the idea that humans are done evolving, and points out that we're not as special as we might think when it comes to avoiding evolution.

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Globalization: Trade, Trump, Brexit, and the Great Convergence with Richard Baldwin Jan 03, 2019

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We're kicking off the year with a great conversation about some of today's biggest international issues and with a fantastic guest, Professor Richard Baldwin. We begin with a discussion about the history of globalization and how it's ebbed and flowed over time. We also talk mercantilism, Trump's trade policy, the rapid growth of China, and Richard's globalization theory, the Great Convergence. Richard and I also talk about the state of Brexit and what's likely to happen economically in Britain's near future.

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Climate Change, the Paris Accord, and Sustainable Business with Rt Hon James Shaw, Minster for Climate Change, New Zealand Dec 13, 2018

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In this episode, the Minister shares his views on the Paris Accord, talks about steps being taken around the world to implement the 1.5 degrees C temperature cap, and describes how New Zealand's climate change efforts compare to those of other countries. He also talks about how young leaders can get started in politics and how he's incorporated a passion for sustainability into every aspect of his long and varied career.

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Marijuana - Medical, Legal, and Industry Overview with Alex Romero Dec 03, 2018

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Marijuana is approved for medical and recreational use in six states, for medical use only in about another 12, and another 10 have decriminalized it to varying extents. This new world of deregulation brings financial opportunities for states and entrepreneurs, health benefits for medical users, but also risks akin to the risks of the supplement industry. Joining us to talk about these huge shifts is Alex Romero, the COO of LandRace Group LLC.

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