Best Chuck Rosenberg Podcasts (2025)

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426 [BEST OF] Mark Schaefer on How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World 51:20

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In this compelling episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast, Mark Schaefer returns to share fresh, provocative insights from his latest book, Audacious: How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World. A globally respected marketing strategist, bestselling author, and deep observer of technological change, Schaefer brings sharp clarity to a pressing le…

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Chuck Radis on his new book - The Mystery in the Room 54:05

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Dr. Chuck Radis sat down with me to discuss his latest book The Mystery in the Room - a memoir of his 40+ years in medicine. The book is more than that, though, including his reflections on doctor-patient relationships, his childhood, and more. This conversation covers it all, and then some. I hope you enjoy! If you want to pick up Chuck's book, it…

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Sean Thomas on Art, Belonging, and the Maine Creative Community 31:15

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Sean Thomas, manager of the Portland Art Gallery and a photographer with roots in documentary filmmaking, joins Dr. Lisa Belisle on Radio Maine to reflect on creativity, community, and the evolving role of artists in Maine’s cultural landscape. A Cape Elizabeth native and graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design, Sean traces his path from…

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Liz Knowles on the Long Winter's Night Solstice Concert 25:00

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I spoke with Liz Knowles, who has performed on Peaks a few times, including a great St Patrick's Day show with her trio Open the Door for Three, and she returns with her husband Kieran O'Hare and Portland's own string quartet Palaver Strings on December 20, 2025 at New Brackett Church. The performance is at 7:00 pm. Liz talked with me about creatin…

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425 How to Build a Culture of Innovation That Actually Works with Alan Gregerman 50:32

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by Alan Gregerman, innovation advisor and author of The Wisdom of Ignorance: Why Not Knowing Can Be the Key to Innovation in an Uncertain World. Gregerman has spent his career helping organizations rethink what expertise is, how innovation really happens, and why the answers leaders…

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Inside a Multidisciplinary Mind: Grant Auber on Art, Music & Creativity 30:08

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Grant Auber, a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans painting, music, design, and film, joins Dr. Lisa Belisle on Radio Maine to discuss the creative forces that shape his wide-ranging practice. Raised in Rhode Island and deeply influenced by sneaker culture, hip-hop, and early design obsessions, Grant developed a visual language rooted in rhyt…

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424 Quick Leadership in a Distracted World: Trust, Power, and the New Rules of Leading Teams with Selena Rezvani 44:05

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Selena Rezvani invites leaders to rethink some of the most deeply ingrained assumptions about modern management. Drawing from her new book Quick Leadership and years of work with top-performing organizations, Selena challenges CEOs and senior leaders to examine the hidden forces shaping their teams’ behavio…

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Healing Through Breath and Seasons: Ayurveda with Brett Aldrich 34:59

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Brett Aldrich, an Ayurvedic counselor, breathwork practitioner, and founder of Seed the Spirit, joins Dr. Lisa Belisle on Radio Maine to explore how ancient healing practices can help us navigate modern life. A Maine native with a richly layered background—from competitive athletics to trauma-support advocacy—Brett’s path shifted in 2020, a pivotal…

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423 Thursday Refresh: Andrea Sampson on The Power of Strategic Storytelling in Leadership: Making Your Messages Memorable 49:23

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli hosts Andrea Sampson, an expert in strategic storytelling and the co-founder of Talk Boutique. Andrea Sampson talks about the fascinating intersection of brain science and storytelling, emphasizing why humans are hardwired to respond to stories. As an experienced speaker's coach for TEDx Toro…

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422 How AI Is Reshaping the Knowledge Economy, And What Leaders Need to Do Now with Sangeet Paul Choudary 55:09

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Sangeet Paul Choudary, one of the world’s leading thinkers on digital strategy, platforms, and the future of value creation. Sangeet is the author of the acclaimed new book Reshuffle: Who Wins When AI Transforms the Knowledge Economy, a work that reframes how leaders must think…

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Raising Thinkers: Dr. Jana Mohr Lone on Helping Children Explore Life’s Big Questions 48:35

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Dr. Jana Mohr Lone, executive director of the Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization (PLATO), joins Dr. Lisa Belisle on Radio Maine to share her lifelong mission of helping children explore life’s biggest questions through philosophy. Trained as both an attorney and a philosopher, Jana discovered early on—as a graduate student and mother—tha…

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421 [BEST OF] Why Strategy Fails Without the Right Board: Didier Cossin on High Performance Boards & Decision-Making at the Top 47:32

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What if the greatest risk to your organization isn't economic uncertainty, market volatility, or disruptive technology—but the decisions being made in your own boardroom? In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Didier Cossin, IMD professor and global expert in board governance, whose book High Performance Boards has bec…

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Megan Rosenberg: Competing with Heart—A Special Olympics Story from Maine 33:51

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Megan Rosenberg, a dedicated Special Olympics Maine athlete and health messenger, brings remarkable heart, resilience, and advocacy to her work both on and off the field. From early beginnings in California to representing Maine at multiple national competitions, Megan has built a life shaped by athletic discipline, community connection, and a deep…

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420 Why Every Leader Needs to Rethink Innovation with Rich Braden and Tessa Forshaw 1:01:22

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What if creativity isn’t a gift possessed by a few—but a skill every leader already has? In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Tessa Forshaw and Rich Braden, co-authors of Innovation-ish: How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems in the Real World. Drawing from their work at Stanford and Harvard…

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Andrea Rosenberg: Youth Theater and Malice in the Palace 24:31

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Andrea and I discuss the youth musical she's directing Malice in the Palace, featuring over 20 island youth. The performance will be held at the Guild Hall at the Cathedral on Congress St in Portland, November 22, 2025 at 6:00 pm. In our conversation, Andrea talks about the story of Esther, the music in the play, and why it's important for kids to …

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419 Riding the Tsunami of Change: How Leaders Can Thrive in an Exponential World with Dr. Mark van Rijmenam 41:23

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In this thought-provoking episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with futurist and strategist Dr. Mark van Rijmenam to explore how leaders can thrive in an era defined by exponential change. Known for his sharp insights into emerging technologies and their impact on society, van Rijmenam shares a grounded yet urgent view of the …

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Libra Cusack on the Peaks Island Food Pantry 9:56

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National politics has made food security a big issue, and I know islanders are looking for ways to "act locally" on this topic as well. I talked with Libra Cusack about the Peaks Island Food Pantry, operated out of New Brackett Church, about the Pantry's mission, the goods and services it provides, and ways we all can help. In the episode, Libra me…

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Maine Artist Emily Blaschke on Creative Reinvention 19:33

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Emily Blaschke is a Portland Art Gallery artist whose mixed-media assemblages transform found objects into vibrant, layered stories. In this conversation with Dr. Lisa Belisle, Emily shares how her art evolved from figurative work at UC Berkeley to the richly textural collages she now creates in Maine. Her inspiration often begins at antique shops …

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From Pharmacy to Fine Art: The Creative World of Mike LaRosa 26:15

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Mike LaRosa, founder of LaRosa Studios and represented by the Portland Art Gallery, brings an uncommon duality to his life’s work—he’s both a practicing pharmacist and a professional artist. Raised in Syracuse, New York, with a background in engineering and pharmacy, Mike ultimately found fulfillment through painting—proof that science and creativi…

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418 Thursday Refresh: Lior Arussy on Reauthoring Leadership: Take Charge of Your Story, Navigate Change, and Empower Transformation 52:28

2M ago52:28

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli engages in a powerful conversation with Lior Arussy, renowned author, speaker, and expert in organizational transformation and customer experience. Lior is the author of the thought-provoking book Dare to Author: Take Charge of the Narrative of Your Life. In this episode, he brings his compel…

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417 From Silos to Shared Strength: Relationships That Multiply Result with Jim Ferrell 48:56

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What if the greatest leadership blind spot isn’t about people at all, but about the space between them? In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Jim Ferrell, renowned leadership thinker and author of You and We: The Relational Rethinking of Work, Life, and Leadership. Known for co-authoring the international bestseller L…

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From Corporate Life to Creative Freedom: Artist Emily Sabino’s Bold Leap 42:52

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Emily Sabino is a Maine-based painter whose vibrant abstract works explore nature’s cycles, human resilience, and the quiet renewal that comes with listening to one’s own creative voice. After more than a decade as a director of pricing and project management at a major international law firm, Emily found herself managing constant crises—until she …

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416 Beyond the Hype: How Data, Skills, and Humanity Drive AI’s Real Impact with Benjamin Tasker 29:15

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by Benjamin Tasker, an AI learning strategist who has applied artificial intelligence to solve real-world challenges in healthcare and education. From predicting cancer risks in rural communities to improving student success rates through early intervention, Tasker has firsthand exp…

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PIES Principal Bill Anton - Full Interview 57:41

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Chris talks with Bill Anton, new principal of Peaks Island Elementary School about his background, path to education, observations about Peaks and PIES, and his goals for the coming year. Listen to Peaks Island Radio Support Peaks Island Radio

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Bill Anton, Principal of PIES, on Education and PIES 42:07

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Chris talks with Bill Anton, new principal of Peaks Island Elementary School about his background, path to education, observations about Peaks and PIES, and his goals for the coming year. This is the edited version of our conversation starting with Bill's decision to become a teacher. If you would like to hear the full episode, please check out our…

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415 Leading Through Super Shifts: Thriving in the Age of Intelligence with Ja-Nae Duane & Steve Fisher 37:27

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What happens when the playbook for leadership no longer applies? In this thought-provoking conversation, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by futurist Steve Fisher and behavioral scientist Ja-Nae Duane, co-authors of Super Shifts: Transforming How We Live, Learn, and Work in the Age of Intelligence. With decades of experience in executive foresight, systems…

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Creativity, Hard Work, and Family: The Maine Story Behind Agren’s Success 29:44

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In this episode of Radio Maine, Dr. Lisa Belisle sits down with Jason Agren, President and Owner of Agren, Maine’s largest independent appliance and mattress retailer. Together they explore the creative side of business—how curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to take risks can drive long-term success. Jason shares the remarkable story of his…

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From Peaks Island to Patients: Dr. Chuck Radis on His New Book 40:53

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In this episode of Radio Maine, Dr. Lisa Belisle welcomes back Dr. Chuck Radis—rheumatologist, author, and storyteller—to discuss his newest book, Mystery in the Room (RHEUM): A Physician’s Journey Treating Patients with Rare Diseases. Drawing inspiration from Oliver Sacks and John McPhee, Dr. Radis blends medical insight with personal reflection, …

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Louise Bichan on a Special Halloween Show at OLS 23:13

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This week, Chris talks with Louise Bichan about "Louise Bichan and Friends All Hallows Eve" at One Longfellow Square on Halloween Night! The event is a mix of Gaelic music and storytelling with Louise and her fellow performers' own spins. Louise's extensive research and passion for the show really shines through in the conversation - it is set to b…

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Building Community and Creativity at the Portland Art Gallery 36:15

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In this special episode of Radio Maine, Dr. Lisa Belisle sits down with her husband, Kevin Thomas—owner of the Portland Art Gallery—for a candid conversation about his unlikely path from a farming family in northern Maine, to foodservice distribution CEO, to gallery owner in Portland Maine’s Old Port. Kevin shares how his lifelong appreciation for …

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How Tech and Creativity Are Shaping Maine’s Future: William Sullivan 46:07

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In this episode of Radio Maine, Dr. Lisa Belisle sits down with William Sullivan, co-organizer of Maine Tech Week and founder of From Away Games. A Maine native who began his career at Microsoft, William shares his journey from deep tech and engineering to gaming, VR/AR, and creative entrepreneurship. They explore how technology and creativity over…

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414 The Emotionally Intelligent Team: Building Collaborative Groups that Outperform the Rest with Vanessa Druskat 43:30

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Most executives still chase superstar hires, assuming great individuals will automatically form great teams. In this Partnering Leadership conversation, Dr. Vanessa Druskat brings research depth and field-tested experience to make a different case. She is the author of The Emotionally Intelligent Team: Building Collaborative Groups that Outperform …

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413 A CEO for All Seasons: Carolyn Dewar on What Great Leaders Do Differently—From Bold Beginnings to Graceful Exits 44:15

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By Mahan Tavakoli

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412 Thursday Refresh: Kurt Strovink on Mastering Leadership from the Inside Out: Transformative Insights for CEOs 53:39

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What separates truly exceptional leaders from the rest? According to Kurt Strovink, it’s not just strategy, execution, or decision-making—it’s the ability to lead from within. As a senior partner at McKinsey & Company and a global advisor to CEOs, Kurt has spent decades studying the patterns of the most successful executives. In his latest book, Th…

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The Universe Loves Me: Billy Jack Goodwin’s Journey of Service 45:36

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In this episode of Radio Maine, Dr. Lisa Belisle sits down with Billy Jack Goodwin—program leader at Port Resources’ Achieving Independence in Maine (AIM). Billy Jack shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Lewiston, to decades of nonprofit work supporting vulnerable populations, to creating innovative programs that help young adults with …

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411 Motley Fool Co-Founder David Gardner on Rule Breaker Investing, Long-Term Thinking, and Leadership That Lasts 1:15:00

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with David Gardner—legendary investor, co-founder of The Motley Fool, and author of Rule Breaker Investing. Over the past three decades, David has not only beaten the market—he’s reshaped how long-term investing is understood and practiced. David’s track record is extraordinary: He rec…

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410 Ram Charan on Leading When Uncertainty Is Permanent: Strategy, Execution, and AI as the New Business Model 31:36

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In this compelling episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by one of the most sought-after advisors to Fortune 100 CEOs and boards—Ram Charan. Named “the most influential consultant alive” by Fortune, Charan draws on decades of boardroom experience and over 30 books—Execution, What the CEO Wants You to Know, The Amazon Management…

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Inside the National Gallery of Art: Tosca Ruggieri on Art, History, and Hidden Stories 37:42

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Tosca Ruggieri is an independent art historian and the founder of Art with Tosca. She brings museum collections to life through storytelling, guided tours, and lectures. Based just outside of Washington, D.C., Tosca began her career in the London art market before shifting her focus to education and engagement both online and in-person. Since movin…

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409 From Turn the Ship Around to Rethinking Decisions: David Marquet on Leading with Distance, Not Ego 44:37

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In this thought-provoking conversation, former nuclear submarine commander and bestselling author David Marquet returns to the Partnering Leadership podcast to discuss the core ideas behind his new book: Distancing: How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions. Known globally for Turn the Ship Around, Marquet once again challenges traditional…

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Maine Artist Joan Fischer on Color, Rhythm, and Joy 37:47

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Joan Fischer is both an artist and a retired attorney, a life path that has taken her from courtroom arguments to colorful canvases. Though she practiced law for decades, art was always her release—first through textiles learned from her immigrant grandmothers, later through bold paintings inspired by color, rhythm, and joy. Today, Fischer brings t…

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408 The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses with Mita Mallik 37:50

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What if the “panic habits” leaders default to are the very things burning out their best people? In this Partnering Leadership episode, Mita Mallick—author of The Devil Emails at Midnight—joins Mahan to unpack practical ways senior leaders can replace performative urgency with clear operating rules that people can trust. You will hear why bad bosse…

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407 Thursday Refresh: Ann Hiatt on Trillion Dollar Leadership Secrets of Amazon’s Jeff Bezos & Google’s Eric Schmidt 52:14

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Ann Hiatt, Leadership Strategist & Consultant and Author of the book Bet on Yourself. Ann Hiatt shared the many lessons she learned while working alongside the world's top tech CEOs—Google's Eric Schmidt, Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Yahoo's Marissa Meyer. In addition to the story of her …

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406 Data as a Leadership Superpower: How to Fuel Strategy, Innovation, and AI with Justin Evans, Author of The Little Book of Data 39:03

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Justin Evans, a seasoned executive and author of The Little Book of Data. With a career spanning leadership roles at major media and tech firms including Microsoft, NBCUniversal, and Paramount, Evans brings a rare combination of commercial acumen and data fluency to the conversati…

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The Stories Within Art: Ann Trainor Domingue on Connection an d Place 49:56

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Ann Trainor Domingue is a Portland Art Gallery artist whose work beautifully explores the intersections of landscape, seascape, and human connection. With a background in graphic design, Ann brings a distinct visual language to her paintings, blending sharp composition with emotional storytelling. Her creative journey includes decades of sketchbook…

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405 [BEST OF] Jeremy Caplan on Beyond the Hype: AI-Powered Productivity Tools for Busy Executives 50:39

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Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership. While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, especially as leadership challenges shift and new moments call for fresh thinking. I’ve also pulled together 12 of the leadership books I recommend most …

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Rooted in Nature: Sarah Giffen Carr on Conservation, Maine, and Meaning 46:17

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Sarah Giffen Carr is a conservation leader whose lifelong connection to Maine’s landscapes has shaped both her personal journey and professional career. Raised in Hallowell, she spent summers with her family in a rustic cabin built by her father. As a result of that yearly re-immersion into the natural world, Sarah developed a deep love for the out…

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404 [BEST OF] Jon Levy on How to Cultivate Your Influence and Build Powerful Connections 44:35

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Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership. While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, especially as leadership challenges shift and new moments call for fresh thinking. I’ve also pulled together 12 of the leadership books I recommend most …

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Painting Her Own Path: Maine Artist Sam Chappell 34:05

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Contemporary landscape artist Sam Chappell brings a compelling blend of intuition, emotion, and resilience to her creative journey. With a background in art history, focused on the Renaissance, Sam never imagined she’d return to art through painting—especially not in the loose, expressive style she now embraces. After years in nonprofit fundraising…

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A Reason to Dance 38:52

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Chris talks with playwright Jo Israelson, director Lisa Huston, and actor Wiley Davi about their roles in the upcoming production of 'A Reason to Dance' - a play about Peaks Island with, in Jo's words, "a little bit of history and a little bit of mystery." The play is performed for one night only at the Greenwood Gardens, August 14th at 6:30 pm.…

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Creative Burnout? Here’s How to Begin Again 7:35

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Dr. Lisa Belisle, physician, writer, and host of Radio Maine, returns with a deeply personal solo episode exploring the rhythms that shape our inner and creative lives. Drawing on her experience in medicine, motherhood, and writing, Dr. Belisle reflects on the power of slowing down, honoring transitions, and reconnecting with the quiet wisdom withi…