Here's what most people get wrong about 250 years of America. They picture the founders as a united team. All friends, all rowing the same direction. That's not what happened. They argued constantly. They disagreed about almost everything. Some of them couldn't stand each other. And it still held. Not because the disagreement went away, but because the thing was built to survive it. Most owners get this exactly backward. They think a strong team is a quiet team. No friction, everybody gets along, nice and smooth. That's not strength. That's silence. And silence is where resentment grows. The strongest teams aren't the ones that never fight. They're the ones that can fight and stay standing. 🤔 Is your team quiet because things are healthy, or because people stopped saying what they think? ⬇ Watch, listen, or read Episode 55 ⬇ #BR1 #BuildStrongerTeams #America250

Is your organisation quietly burning out from the top down? In the latest episode of the First Principle Podcast, Lochner Eksteen, psychologist, and producer, Lizelle Pike, strip away the standard corporate scripts to discuss an uncomfortable truth. Using Ricky Gervais’s cutting, satirical framework of the organisational pyramid (the Losers, the Clueless, and the Sociopaths), they look past the humor to analyze the very real, human price paid at every single tier of South African business. When the cracks appear, our knee jerk response is to rush out and implement AI as a sticking plaster. We might look more capable but we never really confront the underlying cultural shadow. The cost of this is simply too high! True operational resilience isn't found in rigid frameworks or top-down mandates. It happens when we realize that business systems are like sandcastles—built collaboratively, adapted constantly, and held lightly against the shifting market tide. Watch the full ep here: https://lnkd.in/dnTrYy34 #firstprinciplespodcast #corporateculture #leadershipdevelopment #organisationaldesign #burnout #businessstrategy

ICYMI : The Crossman Conversation explores the challenges that impact today’s workplaces and communities, from mental health and addiction to race and education. Each episode brings together voices who are leading change and sparking dialogue on issues often left unspoken. The goal is to uncover solutions, promote healthier work environments, and encourage growth by creating space for honest conversations that matter. On this edition of The Crossman Conversation - Former media pro Ryan Elijah discusses his pivot to politics, driven by purpose and making a bigger difference. Get his advice for young professionals on patience, networking, and taking impactful steps. https://lnkd.in/ei3YYE-q

Im not sure there is anything more cool than being interviewed by Dame Hayaatun Sillem in the Rainforest Biome at Eden Project during Anthropy UK. In this episode I talk with honesty about a whole host of things around leadership and resilience all anchored in some interesting stories, do take a listen. I also suggest you check out What We Don't Know Podcast there are some brilliant interviews already in the bank and many more interesting ones to come if you believe that you can grow as a leader through being inspired by others (good and bad!). On a totally different theme, this one #unconsciousbias - have you ever wondered what people on the tube are listening to on their headphones? I'm sure the truth would be a very good test of unconscious bias - I'm not sure anyone would have guessed I was listening to Bad Bunny this morning (I have to my lovely daughter is taking me to a concert in Milan and I need to know what I'm listening too!:)

My first 100 days of Listening, Learning and Leading. At Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation, our success and sustainability and collective actions must come through mutual engagement with community groups and religious leaders, elected officials, advocates and organizers, mission-aligned organizations as well as ordinary citizens. In this 2-part Sub-series Episode on Partnerships, I connect with one of the founding Board members of Cypress Hills LDC, Bishop David Benke, to learn from our past, understand our present and explore our future. Enjoy Episode 5 - Working Together for East New York: A Conversation with Bishop David Benke

What happens psychologically when one person is surrounded by twenty people who fundamentally disagree with them? I recently joined Kevin P. Donaldson on The Suffering Podcast for a psychological breakdown of his appearance on Jubilee’s Surrounded: 1 Cop vs. 20 Criminals. Rather than debating the politics or personalities, we explored the psychology beneath the interaction. We discussed: • How trauma influences perception and behavior • Why people respond differently under extreme social pressure • The role of cognitive biases, identity, and emotional regulation • The psychological impact of public confrontation • Accountability versus understanding • What these conversations reveal about human behavior—not just crime As a clinical and forensic psychologist, I believe that understanding behavior does not diminish accountability. It strengthens our ability to respond effectively, whether we’re working in law enforcement, the legal system, mental health, or our communities. Kevin has built a platform around difficult conversations, and I appreciated the opportunity to analyze one of his most talked-about episodes through a psychological and forensic lens. If you’re interested in forensic psychology, trauma, law enforcement, or the science behind human behavior, I hope you’ll watch. 🎙️ The Suffering Podcast – Episode 290 “1 Cop vs. 20 Criminals: The Suffering of Analysis” Now streaming on YouTube and all major podcast platforms: https://lnkd.in/enzH-dxr I’d love to hear your perspective after you’ve watched it. #TheSufferingPodcast #Surrounded #ForensicPsychology #Psychology #Trauma #LawEnforcement #CriminalJustice #BehavioralScience #MentalHealth #Leadership #KevinDonaldson #DorothyNovitskie #Jubilee #PublicSafety

Those interested in CUSMA (and broader Canada-US relations) will likely find this podcast discussion amongst Colin Robertson, John Manley and Gordon Giffin. I certainly did; these three seasoned pros brought varied perspectives and insights to a highly relevant and timely conversation.

What does it really take to run for public office? In the latest episode of AmericaNu, Lital Carmel and Dr. Yakir Englander, sit down with IAC CEO Elan Carr to talk about his decision to run for Congress, the realities of campaigning, and the role communities play in supporting public leaders. This conversation is part of our second season on civic engagement, exploring how Israeli Americans can make an impact in the communities they call home. 🎧 The podcast is in Hebrew: https://iac360.org/amrpod 📖 For our English-speaking readers, we've also published an article: The Leap: What It Takes to Run for Office in America - 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eCYvtrsr #AmericaNu 

If the possibility of a 2026-2027 Super El Niño or the growing risks of an AMOC collapse are on your mind, this Crazy Town episode is for you.   Unfamiliar with either? Don't worry, we'll fill you in.  Emily Schoerning of American Resiliency sits down with our host Asher Miller to discuss the oceanic dynamics that could make the Strait of Hormuz disruption look like a five-minute wait at the drive-thru, and how each of us can approach near- and longer-term resilience.  Listen Now: https://lnkd.in/gfR_GmrZ