Reinventing Normal

Reinventing the Workplace

A futurologist, not to be confused with a futurist, refers to an artist of the 1900s artist movement – Futurism. There are some crossovers. Both adore tech and love speed. Critically, a futurologist writes, speaks, and studies trends to forecast the future. Richard Watson, Futurist-In-Residence at Cambridge University’s Judge Business School Entrepreneurship Centre, says…

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Reinventing Normal
Why the Rebirth of “Local” is Good for Commerce, Community and Common Sense

It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed so much of the world, and the effects of it will continue to be in conversations in the years to come. In an edition of “Reinventing Normal,” host Mark Landini talked with senior features editor for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Barbara Thau, about the…

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Architecture & Design
Reinventing Normal: Do Department Stores Have a Future?

Writer, speaker, retail futurist, and founder of consulting agency 22nd&5th  Howard Saunders joins Reinventing Normal host Mark Landini to discuss the future of retail stores. Appreciating the long, hallowed history of shopping in the West and how it’s impacted the daily life of a vast cross-section of demographics, they dive into current industry problems and…

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Stop Guessing: How Reality Capture Improves Construction Productivity
January 20, 2026

Construction projects lose time and money when teams rely on assumptions. Someone says a section is “done,” another trade arrives, and then problems appear: wrong levels, missing openings, clashing services, or unfinished areas. That leads to rework, delays, and arguments. Reality capture helps because it replaces opinions with clear evidence. Reality capture means using tools…

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Human Trafficking
National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
January 20, 2026

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Kelly Brickl, a trainer with SPEAK UP, in recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. During the conversation, Brickl shares data, real-world warning signs, and explains how age-appropriate, research-based prevention curricula can empower…

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college
A One-Year College Alternative: How Pega6 Is Preparing to Train AI-First, Job-Ready Talent
January 19, 2026

The traditional four-year college model is facing growing pressure as rising tuition, shifting labor market demands, and new technological realities expose gaps between education and employment outcomes. Confidence in the traditional college pathway is eroding among parents, students, and employers as rising costs and persistent skills gaps collide with the reality that many new…

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radio
Where Experience Meets the Extreme: John F5VHQ at the World’s Most Isolated Radio Outpost
January 16, 2026

For some operators, Bouvet Island is the final frontier. For John (F5VHQ), it is a challenge that stands apart even after decades of DXpedition experience. A veteran of more than twenty years in the field and Vice President of the Clipperton DX Club, John joins the multinational 3Y0K team with both experience and conviction….

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