For many professionals—especially those early in their careers—landing the right opportunity often comes down to more than just qualifications. Research shows that nearly 80 percent of available positions aren’t advertised publicly, meaning personal connections play a major role in how positions get filled. Still, figuring out how to build those connections in an intentional and…
For many professionals—especially those early in their careers—landing the right opportunity often comes down to more than just qualifications. Research shows that nearly 80 percent of available positions aren’t advertised publicly, meaning personal connections play a major role in how positions get filled. Still, figuring out how to build those connections in an intentional and…

How User-Generated Content is Revolutionizing B2B Product Development: 18 Real-World Examples
Let’s be honest: most product roadmaps are built on educated guesses and executive hunches. But what if your users are already showing you exactly what to build next—you’re just looking in the wrong places? Forget surveys and focus groups. The real product insights are happening right now in Reddit threads, LinkedIn posts, and those creative…

Human Creativity in the Frame: Bradley Lanphear on Art, AI, and Staying Creative
AI-generated content is becoming the norm as budgets tighten and deadlines shrink, leaving less room for slow, intentional craftsmanship and true human creativity. In today’s economy, the challenge isn’t just keeping up—it’s standing out. For filmmakers and visual artists, the pressure to prioritize speed over soul is growing. But what does it take to…

Building Global Capacity through Health Tech Education
In this episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast, host Lea Sims welcomes Geoffrey M. Roche, SVP of Healthcare Solutions at Risepoint and a lifelong advocate for healthcare workforce development. With a career shaped by his mother’s journey as a nurse, Geoff shares how personal inspiration, industry insight, and bold leadership are reshaping…

Tuning into the Frequency of Wisdom and Wise Leadership with Dr. Gregory Stebbins
What if leadership isn’t about power, but presence? Research shows that emotionally intelligent leaders drive up to 20% better team performance, highlighting why heart-centered management and self-awareness are becoming essential to long-term impact. As Gen Z and Gen Alpha bring new expectations around authenticity, empathy, and reflection into the workplace, the need to rethink…
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Supply Chain Leaders Must Abandon Outdated Routing and Embrace Last Mile Optimization Through Modeling and AI
As geopolitical tensions disrupt global shipping and tariffs create fresh uncertainty in international trade, companies are being forced to reexamine their most vulnerable supply chain segment—the last mile . While upstream operations get the spotlight during crises, the final leg of delivery remains a persistent blind spot. That oversight has consequences: empty trucks, fragmented delivery…
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How Self-Awareness Boosts Leadership, Improves Decision-Making, and Fuels Career Growth
In a world that increasingly values emotional intelligence, the link between self-awareness and professional success has never been more crucial. As conversations around inclusion broaden to recognize different cognitive styles and lived experiences, professionals who understand their own strengths, motivations, and ways of processing the world are better equipped to adapt, lead, and grow….
From Innovation-Driven Teams to Standout Storytelling, Protecting Creatives is a Business Strategy
As AI and digital tools expand the boundaries of production, one thing remains unwavering: human creativity is indispensable. And today, that creativity is under pressure—in fact, last year, as many as 70% of professionals working in the media, marketing, and creative industries reported experiencing burnout. In this moment, supporting the people behind the work…
Reflection and What’s Ahead: How Applied Digital Built the AI Factories of Tomorrow
As AI adoption accelerates at an unprecedented pace—ChatGPT alone sees 2.5 billion daily prompts just two and a half years after launch—digital infrastructure is racing to keep up. At the center of this transformation are purpose-built data centers, evolving from air-cooled Bitcoin facilities to liquid-cooled “AI factories” designed to power the next generation of…
Moving Beyond Social Media Buzz: How Authentic Content & Long-Term Influencer Partnerships Can Drive Hotel ROI
Influencer marketing is rapidly changing, and many hotels are still figuring out how to tap into its full potential. As travelers demand more authentic and relatable content, the pressure is on for hotels to adapt their marketing strategies. But with skepticism around the true ROI of influencer partnerships, it’s more important than ever for brands…
Medical school taught Dr. Robert Lufkin the conventional wisdom of the healthcare system, but his experiences and research exposed deeper issues at play. In this episode of Healthcare Rethink, hosted by Brian Urban, the spotlight shines on Dr. Robert Lufkin, MD, the author of Lies I Taught in Medical School. The conversation centers around…