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In this episode of The Apple One Podcast’s Career Paths series, host Brett Howroyd speaks with Catherine Hyodo, LA Metro Market Managing Partner at Grant Thornton, about careers in professional services. Catherine shares insights from her 30-year career, highlighting the dynamic opportunities in auditing, tax, and consulting for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500…
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Professionals often juggle the competing demands of work, family, and personal growth while striving to achieve their goals. The increasingly blurred boundaries between personal and professional life make this balance more challenging than ever. Asha Strazzero-Wild offers actionable insights into how discipline and intentionality can help harmonize these priorities. Burnout affects more than 70% of professionals…
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As our lives grow more complex, many people find themselves searching for joy amid the hustle of daily routines. Joy isn’t just an elusive emotional high. It has tangible effects on productivity, relationships, and resilience. Studies even show that moments of joy can enhance cognitive flexibility, improve decision-making, and deepen interpersonal connections, offering practical…
Customer-Obsessed Growth with Joshua Silver | Ep. 18 | Growthwell with Josh Byrd
Customer-obsessed growth is proving to be the key differentiator for businesses aiming to thrive in competitive markets. A study by Deloitte found that customer-centric companies are 60% more profitable than those that aren’t. How do entrepreneurs balance relentless customer focus with scaling businesses and building effective teams? What does it take to maintain this…
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Status, Culture and the Modern Mind: What Really Drives Our Lives? With Author David Marx
In a world of rapidly advancing technology and global interconnectedness, the internet has reshaped how we view culture, art, and our own social identities. The rise of large language models (LLMs) and social media has made information and trends accessible in a way that some argue dulls originality and stifles creativity. This shift has…
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Society grapples with rising mental health challenges and increased political polarization, Dr. Klein offers a timely framework for overcoming these challenges by adopting a broader perspective and what he calls the aerial view. The conversation is critical as more and more Americans are now experiencing anxiety, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force….
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It’s easy to get lost in the noise in this hyper-connected world, which is everything from AI innovations, cybersecurity concerns, and the endless wave of globalization. This third installment in the four-part DisruptEd series takes a step back to explore how gaining an “aerial view” can help us stay grounded in this chaos. This…
Wisdom from the Aerial view in a DisruptED World with Dr. Mark Klein Part 2
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Wisdom from the Aerial view in a DisruptED World with Dr. Mark Klein
With the pace of the world seeing constant change, individuals and industries are struggling to keep up in what has become a “5G-wired, workforce-augmented, globally interdependent, AI-accelerated, pandemic-interrupted” world. But these are not just buzzwords either. These terms define a new reality in education, healthcare, manufacturing, and beyond. With so many disruptions happening at…
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In this episode of “Tuesdays with Morrisey,” we are joined by one of the most influential writers of our time, Steven Pressfield, most recently the author of The Daily Pressfield. Known as many writer’s favorite writer, Pressfield’s work has inspired creatives across various disciplines, from authors to entrepreneurs. His best-known book, The War of…
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Hiring Made Human: Hiring When You’re a Start-Up
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