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Why are we choosing to have fewer children, even as we put more time into raising each one? Why are we so often willing to follow the herd and the opinions of strangers when making important decisions, even when those decisions are deeply personal? Most surprising: Why are questions like these increasingly attracting the attention of economists?

In How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life, Roberts examines Smith’s forgotten masterpiece, and finds a treasure trove of timeless, practical wisdom. Smith’s insights into human nature are just as relevant today as they were 300 years ago. What does it take to be truly happy? Should we pursue fame and fortune or the respect of our friends and family? How can we make the world a better place?

A Financial Times Book of the Month pick for April! Is it worth swimming in shark-infested waters to surf a 50-foot, career-record wave? Is it riskier to make an action movie or a horror movie? Should sex workers forfeit 50 percent of their income for added security or take a chance and keep the...

This podcast is about getting real estate deals done—from the first conversation to the finish line.We talk about what it really takes to close deals in commercial real estate, with some insight into residential deals as well. You’ll hear real, day-to-day stories from the field: negotiations, challenges, problem-solving, and the moments that make or break a deal.Guests include my associates, industry professionals, and neighbors who are part of the commercial landscape of Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. They share their experiences, lessons learned, and the behind-the-scenes work that ...

In Unexpected Revolutionaries, Manuela Moschella investigates the institutional transformation of central banks from the 1970s to the present.

Our podcast delves into the challenging journey of pediatric cancer, exploring topics such as diagnosis, treatment, fundraising, and addressing common questions. Each episode sheds light on hospital experiences, mental health struggles, and financial hardships. We invite families of pediatric cancer warriors, pediatric oncologists, researchers, representatives from non-profits, and those who have lost children to join us and share their stories. Whether the battle has been won, is ongoing, or ended in loss, we aim to amplify the voices of those affected by pediatric cancer and honor the ...

Einstein said, "A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new" Join us, Lisa Rodwell & Pete Danks and meet inspirational founders, leaders, and experts in Fails Of The Unexpected - a podcast where we candidly explore how mistakes and mishaps have ultimately become a path to success.At the end of each episode, the team will also explore the ups and downs of trying to build the FOTU podcast, sharing our wins, and of course, our fails too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Unexpected Leader, the podcast where leadership coach and Mindset180 founder, Michael Callahan, explores the remarkable rise of individuals who—on paper—may not have been obvious candidates for leadership. Yet each of them brought something unique that propelled them to take the reins and make a genuine impact. From business and politics to sports, entertainment, and more, you’ll hear real-life profiles of people who challenged assumptions and forged their own paths to success.If you’ve ever doubted your own potential or wondered what truly defines a leader, join us for ...

Dan Vado is a glass-half-empty sixty-something San Jose music venue owner and the founder of SLG Publishing, a comic book publishing company that achieved notoriety in the 90s for publishing popular alternative comics such as Johnny the Homicidal Maniac and Lenore, the Cute Little Dead Girl. Emily Parent is a twenty-something social media content girl and self-published author whose ambitions to be a creative professional are clouded by dreams of being famous. Though Dan is best known for publishing creator-owned comics and providing a platform to new and untried artists, he never intended to ...

The Unexpected Agriculturalist serves as a capstone project for the agricultural communication students at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia. They will be sharing with you the stories of the agriculture and natural resource industries, their people and their communities. They hope these stories will broaden your understanding of the fertile soil that is agriculture.

The secret sauce to your sales success? It’s what happens before the sale. It’s the planning, the strategy, the leadership. And it’s more than demo automation. It’s the thoughtful work that connects people, processes, and performance. If you want strong revenue, high retention, and shorter sales cycles, the pre-work—centered around the human—still makes the dream work. But you already know that. The Unexpected Lever is your partner in growing revenue by doing what great sales leaders do best. Combining vision with execution. Brought to you by Vivun, this show highlights the people ...

Unexpected Perspectives is a thought-provoking and inspiring podcast hosted by Mark Segelov. Mark masterfully blends his engaging and inquisitive mind to delve deeper into topics with global thought leaders across the fields of Cyber Security, Technology, Sustainability, and Leadership.With years of industry experience, Mark brings a fresh outlook, challenging norms and diving deep into the latest trends. Join us for insightful conversations that redefine our understanding of these crucial fields, offering a unique perspective on innovation and leadership in our interconnected world.

Listen in to learn how executives, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and authors manage when things don't go according to plan. Because it's not how you show up when all goes as expected. It's how you show up when it goes as unexpected.

The podcast for top professionals to share their journey through work wisdom and life lessons, inspiring and igniting the courage to embrace our own life & work journeys.

O podcast do Grupo ABC para explorar temas, pautas e debates relevantes e inesperados nomercado de comunicação.

Unexpected Impact analysiert Wachstumstreiber und Strategien von Unternehmen, die nachhaltig profitabel wachsen. Wir suchen nach dem Unerwarteten, dem Visionären an der Schnittstelle von Business, Design und Technologie. Der Podcast wird von Maik Herrmann (Strategy Director bei Digitas Pixelpark) moderiert und lässt bekannte Marketing- & Sales-Persönlichkeiten mit ihren Geschichten, Botschaften und Ideen zu Wort kommen.

In this podcast, we sit down with people from all walks of life with the stories of how they became experts in their field, how they have grown in their expertise, and how their experiences shape the way they see the world. Everyone is an expert at something. What are you an expert at?Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

Join your host Carla Isabel Carstens as she shares unfiltered, relatable, actionable conversations and guest interviews showcasing raw and inspiring career and lifestyle pivots, made by real people. Her goal is to empower you to give yourself permission to change your mind, pursue your many different interests, and carve out your own unique career path. You can expect topics like setting boundaries in the workplace, starting a side hustle or business, overcoming self-doubt, mastering negotiation skills, and general conversations around anything that helps you thrive in and out of your 9-5.

We are part of an economic, social and geopolitical transformation that is challenging old certainties. Rarely have times been more unpredictable and complex than today. As an insurer, the Talanx Group is at the heart of these developments. CEO Torsten Leue talks to renowned scientists and thought leaders about these challenges. And how we can succeed in making the unexpected a little more expectable. The talks will be moderated by science and technology journalist Dr Thomas Ramge.

Creating Startup Junkies focuses on the unique proposition of building sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems in Unexpected Places. Arkansas and many other states and communities, are well-positioned to inspire and empower entrepreneurs and innovators through the intentional cultivation of talent, a collaborative culture, engagement of their local community, and the capitalization of early-stage venture.