Best Booklist Podcasts (2025)

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Gimme a Crisis With Howard Green 1:03:56

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He helped to navigate a violent and catastrophic economic crisis in Argentina. He helped shape the playbook for a Dominican Republic bank bailout, which nearly brought the country to its knees, and he was at the helm of this international bank during the financial crisis, which made money during that time period. Howard Green's book, Gimme A Crisis…

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The Bottomless Cup With Kevin Boehm 1:05:08

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Over the past thirty years, Kevin Boehm has opened forty restaurants, been awarded the highest honor in his profession, and served everyone from Mick Jagger to President Obama. Kevin's new book is a memoir entitled The Bottomless Cup. During this conversation, we hear how Kevin endured a chaotic relationship with his surrogate father and what it wa…

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Superperformance with George Pesansky 1:07:26

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If you like the topics of organizational performance, personal and professional excellence, and thought-provoking mental models, then Superperformance by George Pesanky is worth reading. In this conversation, we'll learn about The Golden Hour, Root Cause Success, the Thomas-Kilman Conflict Model, the Prison of Expectations, and the Kano Model. Mana…

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DOES THE BIBLE SAY YOU SHOULD BLESS THE STATE OF ISRAEL? INTERVIEW WITH GARY DEMAR 1:41:56

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Today I interviewed Gary Demar of American vision. We discuss whether or not the scripture refers to the modern state of Israel? Does scripture actually say there will be a rebuilt temple? Were the prophecies in Matthew fulfilled already and more. You’ll find this one interesting. Check out American vision for some good resources. https://americanv…

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The Business of Stock Exchange Memorabilia 43:13

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I am a customer of Bull Market Gifts, and when I spend time on their website, I'm hooked and have a difficult time leaving. Last year, I purchased some vintage annual reports, and I bought another before I interviewed the co-founder and owner of this niche retailer. Their product offering also includes old stock certificates and a deep assortment o…

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THE CONSPIRACY REALIST BOOKLIST! 0:27

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Today I discuss a book list for individuals seeking truth about global affairs that have shaped our world and for what purpose. If you have a conspiratorial view of history this list is for you, and if you don't you will have a conspiratorial view of history after checking out the book list. S Sign up below! https://thedenofdissent.com/booklist Che…

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Episode 44: A Tale of Two Sara(h)s 36:56

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On this episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire sits down with two of our favorite Sara(h)s. First, librarian and Booklister Sara Martínez talks about REFORMA’s National Book Award winner and tips for Spanish-language collection development. Then, Sarah Hunter, Editor, Books for Youth and Graphic Novels, drops some book suggestions p…

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A Case Study in Corporate Fear with Taras Wayner 48:47

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When I began studying the root causes of business failure early in my career, I believed that faulty cognitive limitations and weaknesses were the primary drivers of poor decisions, ultimately leading to business failure. Taras Wayner is the producer and host of a new podcast called A Case Study in Corporate Fear, where he addresses one of the cent…

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Revisiting a Good to Great CEO: Nucor's Ken Iverson 54:52

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I'm calling Ken Iverson the Alan Mulally of CEOs in the 1980s and 1990s. "Plain Talk" by Ken Iverson is one of my favorite business books, despite its lack of self-congratulation and the absence of so-called transformational management concepts. Instead, this is a book about how people were treated, the concept of decentralization, bonus structures…

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Nick Bryant (The man who published Jeffrey Epstein's black book) speaks on the Franklin Scandal. 59:29

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Today I interviewed Nick Bryant, author of The Franklin Scandal. Nick Bryant was the first person to publish the Epstein Black Book. We talk about the dark world of politics and its involvement with children. We also spoke about Epstein, Blackmail in politics and more. Get the Franklin Scandal Here. https://amzn.to/3VlO8ua Your History Teacher prob…

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The Franklin Scandal - The Dark Desires of the Powerful 52:56

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Today I did an introduction to my latest show with Nick Bryant, Author of the Franklin Scandal. I talk about some of the material in his book which speaks about the issue of the political elite and their dark desires behind closed doors. I read some portions of his book along with some other articles relating to the topic as well. After hearing thi…

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A Short Booklist of Personal Finance Fiction 32:44

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Can you name a work of fiction that centered around a stock picker? Alternatively, can you provide three fictional titles related to personal finance? If both answers are no, this episode provides a brief synopsis of four works of fiction revolving around personal finance and investing. One of the titles is new. Three have been written in the past …

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The Art of Creating Glossy Annual Reports 46:47

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Many in the magazine industry will tell you on the mountaintops that print is not dead. Try telling that to the writers who used to produce those beautiful glossy annual reports that are now published in the form of PDF documents. Robert Roth is making his first-ever appearance on a podcast to discuss how an annual report writer secures gigs, the t…

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Valuation 8.0 57:56

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Every financial executive should either have the book Valuation or have it on their physical or digital copy in their antilibrary. CFO Bookshelf is thrilled and honored to have the lead author of all eight editions of this foundational book on valuation, which is used in many financial curricula around the nation on college campuses. In this conver…

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Lead by Greatness 55:16

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In CFO Bookshelf's 250th episode, we feature a book that embodies the heart and soul of what this show stands for. The book is Lead by Greatness by our guest, David Lapin. During this conversation, David addresses eight vital leadership traits, defining a spiritual fingerprint and why it matters, the reason the Siberian prisoner perished and what i…

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Episode 43: Live from ALA! 36:10

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In this episode of Booklist’s Shelf Care: The Podcast, we’re coming to you live from ALA’s Annual Conference in Philadelphia. Audio Editor Heather Booth chats with three authors who were excited to share insight into their forthcoming books and what libraries mean to them: Victor Piñeiro (The Island of Forgotten Gods, August 2025, Sourcebooks Young…

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You Are an IP Company 1:01:15

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Why has Taylor Swift trademarked her and her cats' names? And how does she protect the approximately three hundred trademarks she owns? As Kary Oberbrunner tells us, we're just like Taylor in that we're all IP companies. In this engaging conversation about IP, we learn about Instant IPᴵᴾ, the role blockchain plays in IP, the reason good fences make…

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It's Not About the Coffee 54:44

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We have read many stories about the magical growth of Starbucks. However, did you know that one of its first presidents had a background in furniture sales and did not hold a college degree? Our guest is the author of It's Not About the Coffee, and Howard Behar saw store units grow from a small handful to more than 15,000 during his two stints as o…

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EDUCATION AND TECHNOCRACY UNDER TRUMP. INTERVIEW WITH JOHN KLYCZEK, AUTHOR OF SCHOOL WORLD ORDER 2:37:56

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On todays show I interviewed John Klyzcek Author of School World Order. We discussed his techonocracy in education, the recent move to abolish the Department of Education and whether or not it will lead to smaller government or government expansion, the technocrats involved in the trump administration and more. Check out his book here - https://amz…

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TRUMP TECH TAKE OVER? What is behind Trumps push for an A.I. infrastructure? PT 1. 46:32

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Today I did some commentary about the worldviews of elon musk and examined Trumps push for an A.I. infrastructure project hes working on called stargate. I talked a little about the project and the men involved with it. What is the purpose of it and what is it a gate to? This is part 1 and an intro to my video with John Klyczek. Support the show he…

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Episode 42: Why I Love Horror 1:09:06

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Episode 42 Show NotesIn this episode of Booklist’s Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire talks to librarian and horror expert Becky Spratford about the forthcoming collection of essays she edited, Why I Love Horror, what Mary Shelley might think about the current trend of monster romance, and, of course, why she loves horror. Then Booklist’s …

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What Are Visual Thinking Tools? 47:29

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As my consulting practice started taking off about twenty years ago, I started reading everything I could by Fred Nickols, who blogged regularly for the software vendor, SmartDraw. Fred's articles were short, to the point, and always included a simple visual framework that was easy to comprehend. I ultimately read every post on that blog. Fred is a…

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Beyond the Boxes and Lines with a Chief People Officer 42:29

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We live in a small business world where the Chief Fractional Officer is becoming indispensable. Before even considering hiring the Fractional Sales Manager, the Fractional Marketing Officer, or even the Fractional CFO, I'd start one hundred percent of the time with the Fractional Chief People Officer. Susannah Robinson has worked in big-company HR …

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My Favorite John Wooden Coaching Basketball Story 9:08

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I'm betting that over half the CFO Bookshelf listenership participate in an NCAA tournament basketball pool at the office. Accordingly, I thought I'd share a story from a basketball legend I don't think I've ever heard retold from a leadership expert during a speaking event. I end this special episode on my three favorite basketball movies. What ar…

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Warren Buffett's Early Investments 41:21

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Before I start reading a book on Warren Buffett, and there are many, I want to know if this book has been written before—the ones where the narratives essentially state the same thing about Buffett's investing style. In the case of Brett Gardner's new book on Buffett, he checks all the boxes of a fascinating investment book. It's informative, inspi…

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A Pragmatic Approach to Sensemaking 47:38

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When I first experienced the Cynefin Framework in an HBR article many years ago, I never tried to adapt it to my work until I interviewed Bryce Hoffman, author of American Icon and Red Teaming, a few years ago. While Bryce made the Cynefin Framework seem more understandable and accessible, Kevin Eikenberry has gone further to show leaders how to ac…

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Episode 41: Summer Scares 2025 1:14:25

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It’s time for Summer Scares, and the popular horror-reading program is in fine form again. Shelf Care host Susan Maguire spoke to librarian Becky Spratford, author Kendare Blake, and Booklist’s Julia Smith about this year’s selections for adult, teen, and middle-grade readers; transgressive horror; and Hellmouth Pokémon, as you do. She also spoke t…

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The Rise and Fall of the Match King 57:25

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CFO Bookshelf had never heard of Ivar Kreuger until the former Managing Director of CFO.com suggested we discuss the book, The Match King. Andy Burt joins Mark Gandy to explain why Ivar Kreuger is a financial mastermind worthy of studying and what led to his downfall. At one time, Kreuger was worth billions in today's dollars, but his empire, built…

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The World's First Stock Exchange 48:05

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I recently came across a book that's been out for over 10 years by an exceptional and tenacious researcher and an engaging writer, Lodewijk Petram. His book, The World's First Stock Exchange, might be the first to explore how early investors first bought and traded shares of the VOC of this next stock exchange. The founding of the Dutch East India …

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The Making of Modern Corporate Finance 52:29

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When I think of the CFO's role, a few questions emerge: What will we invest in and reinvest in? How will we finance those investments? What about risk management? And what is the role of corporate governance in these activities? Not only does Don Chew answer those questions in his new book, but he also gives a name to all of his answers - corporate…

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It's Time to Start Loving Mondays Again 40:39

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A financial executive no longer loved Mondays until a health scare changed his mindset a few years ago. Ron Monteiro is a financial expert who coaches other leaders. His book is Love Mondays: A Proven Process to Bring Joy Back into Your Work Week and Life. Ron teaches us four simple steps to becoming Monday Mavericks. He then outlines seven clever …

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The Pig, The Lipstick & the Playbook of Champions 51:32

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When John Rossman is not busy delivering keynote addresses to large audiences or consulting with brands we recognize, he still finds time to write. John is making his third appearance on the show after our conversations about two of his other books: The Amazon Way and Big Bet Leadership. John's newest project is a 54-page manifesto entitled The Pig…

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More Than a SoftBank Money Trap 1:05:32

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One book critic has asked readers of The Money Trap to imagine Michael Lewis as the President of a multinational investment holding company. Instead, Alok Sama is that person after working for Morgan Stanley for sixteen years. In this sometimes lighthearted but philosophical tome, occasionally sprinkled with dark humor and cleverness, Alok shares h…

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Practice Makes Profit 49:15

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David is a dermatologist whose practice can't seemingly make the money it should be. David meets a great accountant named Graham. Graham is a TOC bottleneck specialist for all types of businesses, not just manufacturing. He speaks and teaches his clients in a way that is easy to understand and can quickly implement the ideas. That's the storyline o…

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WHAT REALLY HAPPENED ON 9/11? INTERVIEW WITH TED WALTER OF THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR 9/11 JUSTICE 1:05:51

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Today I interviewed Ted Walter of the International Center for 9/11 Justice and we discussed the topic of 9/11and the questions that remain. Have we been lied to? Find out! Check out the International center for 9/11 Justice. Click below https://ic911.org/ Want to learn the history they didn’t teach you in school? Click below! https://bit.ly/getlib…

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MY GENERATIONS PEARL HARBOR. THE TRUTH ABOUT 9/11 - INTRO 59:17

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Today I discuss the topic of 9/11 and the pieces of evidence that make the Government's narrative questionable. This is an intro to the interview I did with Ted Walter of the 9/11 center of peace and justice. Check out the interview as well. Check out the International Center for 9/11 Justice - https://ic911.org/ Want to learn the history they didn…

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Episode 40: It’s Not New (But It Sucks): Dealing with Book Bans from the Frontlines 54:27

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On this episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire talks to Katie Clausen, a Chicagoland children’s librarian, about what it’s like to be on the front lines of a book banning, who offers some tips and suggested language for dealing with a challenge. Then, on a lighter note, Susan talks to Audio Editor Heather Booth about what she’s been…

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Mythbusting Dave Ramsey, Suze Orman and Other Financial Gurus with David McKnight 44:11

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When I think of Dave Ramsey, the elimination of debt and whole life insurance policies quickly spring to mind. In addition to his demonization of universal policies, were you aware of his 8-12 rule for retirement? David McKnight joins the show to discuss the 4 percent rule for retirement, annuities, and cash-basis insurance plans based on math, pra…

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The Bottleneck Detective 58:38

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What would happen if a business-minded Encylopedia Brown entered the busy line of movie patrons waiting impatiently for soda and popcorn? This perspective guided Clarke Ching in writing his latest book, The Bottleneck Detective. It offers a straightforward and enjoyable reading experience, focusing on identifying bottlenecks and understanding their…

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Pause to Think 58:54

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Are you fan of Daniel Kahneman, Dan Ariely, or Richard Thaler? Have you enjoyed books like Fooled by Randomness, Factfulness, or Thinking in Bets? If so, you may want to read Jaime Lester's new book, Pause to Think, about cognitive biases. Jaime's concise book is engaging, memorable, and accessible. It features over thirty mental and conceptual mod…

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AI Mastery Simplified for Finance Professionals 49:39

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Glenn Hopper's newest book is AI Mastery for Finance Professionals, but the content is also for CEOs, board members, and all other organizational leaders. We keep the topics pragmatic, applicable, and example-centric in this conversation. We'll also discover what Glenn means by saying, "AI will not replace people. People who use AI will replace tho…

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Episode 39: Editors' Choice 2024 46:11

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It’s that time of the year again, when the Booklist editors gather ‘round the proverbial fire and share some of their favorite reads of the year. Covering everything from our Top of the List titles to personal faves, this episode has a little something for every reader. Here’s what we talked about:Donna:We Loved It All: A Memory of Life. By Lydia M…

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The Three Domains of Leadership with Willie Pietersen 59:45

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One of the best books I've read on leadership in several years is by a former big-company CEO who is now a professor. Willie Pietersen's third book is Leadership - The Inside Story. In this fast-moving conversation, we hear about how Nelson Mandela learned, unlearned, and relearned the central tenets of philosophy and leadership well before his vis…

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The HP Way 55:20

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When I think of HP, three things quickly emerge in my mind: Deskjet and laser printers, the 12C calculator, and David Packard's The HP Way. The HP Way is one of my top 25 books written by CEOs. In this conversation, we're rolling with a book club format with a special guest who writes book summaries on his blog. Dan Lebrero is a software engineer b…

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Episode 38: With a Little Help from Our Friends 41:24

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On this episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire talks to two of her Friends, the co-chairs of the annual book sale at her local branch library. They talk about being picky about donations, pricing, layout, and the treasures they found at the sale. Then, Susan chats with new Books for Youth Associate Editor Kelly Ferreira about what t…

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Better Tech and Communication Strategies for Zoom Calls with Cat Mulvihill 44:23

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Cat Mulvihill is becoming a rising YouTube star with her video content focused on communication and presentation skills, including technology, Zoom, and personal knowledge management systems. This conversation teaches us what sets the best professionals apart from the rest on their Zoom calls. We gain insights on the best mics, videocams, and other…

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One Day I'll Work for Myself 48:52

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If you work for yourself or would like to, have you ever thought about whose shoulders you are standing on, especially if you decide to have no employees? Ben Waterhouse is a professor and faculty director at the University of North Carolina. His research interests include deciphering how self-employment became a key to personal fulfillment, a cent…

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Competing on Customer Personalization 1:00:46

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Have you ever wondered how Amazon, Netflix, and Starbucks started their customer personalization programs? What was the starting point? What were the costs? Who was involved? The co-authors answer these questions in the very readable Personalized: Customer Strategy in the Age of AI. Mark Abraham and David Edelman explain that personalization is not…

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DISCIPLING THE INNERCITY. INTERVIEW WITH PASTOR CHRIS TRESS 1:00:09

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Today I spoke with Pastor Chris Tress of Bow Down Church. We spoke about his mission to spread the gospel in the inner city, misconceptions about race, history, struggles with sin, Africa's reconciliation with the past sins of slavery and more. Check out Bow Down church and Urban Youth Impact below. https://www.bowdownchurch.com/ https://www.urbany…

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The Shelf Care Interview: Carole Boston Weatherford 17:16

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Welcome to another installment of the Shelf Care interview, an occasional podcast series in which Booklist editors talk to book people. This Shelf Care interview is sponsored by Lerner Publishing Group.In this episode of Shelf Care Interview, Sarah Hunter talked to Carole Boston Weatherford about her forthcoming picture book, The Doll Test: Choosin…