Best Joffre Podcasts (2026)

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Ep. 14: JOFFRE SWAIT | How to Build a Prosperous Sub-Culture 56:52

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There exists a prevalent tendency to exclusively think of culture building at a macro level—thinking through big civilizational questions, but without an idea of what it takes to build culture in the actual and everyday arenas of life. In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa is joined by Joffre Swait for an inspiring conversation about building micro-cu…

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Ep. 13: DAVID TALCOTT | You Can’t Afford to Be Ignorant of Greek Philosophy 1:02:28

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The modern West suffers not from a lack of information, but from a collapse of memory. We argue fiercely about politics, culture, and truth while forgetting the intellectual architecture that once taught us how to think in the first place. The history of thought—especially the history of philosophy—has quietly slipped from the modern mind. When a c…

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Ep. 12: BRYAN AUTON | Chick-Fil-A and the Pursuit of Excellence 1:04:52

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At the heart of Christian culture—and free markets—is excellence: the disciplined, beautiful, God-honoring work that builds trust, prosperity, and genuine freedom. When nations forget God, excellence collapses into consumerism, entitlement, and dependence, leaving technocrats and the State to fill the void with coercion and decay. Scripture teaches…

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Ep. 11: KATY FAUST | The Sexual Revolution Was a Death Cult 34:19

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The Sexual Revolution didn’t free anyone—it fractured a civilization. In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa is joined by Katy Faust, who dismantles the lies of feminism, gender ideology, IVF culture, and the assault on marriage and family. They expose how the revolution produced child victimization, fatherlessness, moral collapse, and a society addict…

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Ep. 10: JASON FARLEY | Laughter and Living in the Cosmos 58:30

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Oftentimes, our perceptions of the world are too small. And when we fall prey to this, we tend to miss the categories that enable us to learn, love, laugh, and live. In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa is joined by Jason Farley to discuss how people ought to live in the moment, given to us by God, as free individuals who can create and build. For mo…

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Ep. 9: DAVID GOODWIN | How the West Lost Its Will to Fight 1:04:01

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The West has lost its will to contend for the good, numbed by guilt, confusion, and educational collapse. Entertainment and schooling—our modern liturgies—have reshaped loyalties and hollowed cultural resolve. As the project A Nation at Risk warned, mediocrity has become a form of self-inflicted disarmament. Secularized education now relativizes tr…

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Ep. 8: LARRY TAUNTON | Don’t Trust the United Nations, USAID, and WEF 1:16:53

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Why are so many Third-World nations still poor and corrupt, even after billions in foreign aid? From the UN and World Economic Forum to USAID and global NGOs, powerful elites push “progressive” policies that sound good but destroy freedom, faith, and prosperity. In this explosive episode, Lennox Kalifungwa and Larry Taunton reveal how leftist ideol…

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Ep. 7: MITCH STOKES | When Atheists Can’t Do the Math 57:41

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Over the past two centuries, a series of erroneous ideas have taken root—chief among them the claim that faith is inferior to reason, and that the two stand in opposition. This has been accompanied by the notion that science has rendered God unnecessary, establishing itself as the ultimate arbiter of truth—untainted, we are told, by metaphysical as…

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Ep. 6: JOE BOOT | Think Like a Christian, Not a Pagan 1:25:53

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In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa is joined by Dr. Joseph Boot to discuss the necessity of living with a distinct cosmology that is fundamentally and robustly Christian. The church’s failure to think in clear categories and discern good from evil consigns surrounding cultures to ruin. To think in a distinctly Christian fashion is the foundation of…

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Ep. 5: JOHN LEWIS | Is College Necessary for Career Success? 54:07

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College used to be a forge for wisdom and virtue. Now it’s a factory of debt and disillusionment. For millions, the “dream” of higher education has turned into a nightmare—high tuition, empty promises, and minds poisoned by ideology. The old formula — go to college, get a job, live the dream — doesn’t work anymore. The system is broken. Modern acad…

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Ep. 4: BEN ZEISLOFT | Confronting a World that Loves to Murder Children 1:03:00

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The leading cause of death in the United States and many other places across the world is the murder of pre-born children. Those charged to protect good and punish evil are often themselves architects of death—promoting, celebrating, and legislating infanticide in the name of women’s rights. In this conversation, Lennox Kalifungwa is joined by Ben …

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Ep. 3: CHAD O. JACKSON | Civil Rights Propaganda and Lies about MLK Jr. 1:14:35

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In 2020, when riots erupted after the death of George Floyd, a moment of reckoning took place. That event shook the trees and revealed what people truly believed. It exposed the compromise of many evangelicals who were found to have—whether inadvertently or intentionally—bought into cultural Marxism, embracing the popular narratives of systemic bla…

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Ep. 2: DOUGLAS WILSON | The Protestant Work Ethic Built the Best Economies 57:02

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The greatness of Western Civilization was enabled and realized through the application of Christian cosmology, which sought to propagate truth, beauty, and goodness in all things. One of the pillars of this civilizational flourishing was the Protestant work ethic, recovered during the time of the Reformation. This recovery restored a high view of v…

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Season 2 Episode 1: VODDIE BAUCHAM | Only Christianity Prospers Culture and Civilization 1:01:29

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This present moment in America is an opportunity we ought not miss. The assassination of Charlie Kirk was a tragic moment that will long live in infamy, but in God’s providence, it could well be the spark that ignites reformation and revival. The question is, how do we now live? What does a life of true meaning and purpose look like? Christ the Kin…

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Ep. 25: JOE RIGNEY | Galvanizing Men for War | Of Flames and Crowns Season Finale 1:01:24

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We are in the midst of a cosmic war. We need men prepared to stand on the front lines, ready to crush the heads of serpents, to take the heads of giants, to incinerate idols to dust. Men who will not flinch in the face of fire and darkness, who fear nothing but God and the dishonor of His name. We need men who are a threat to evil and chaos—a right…

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Ep. 24: BEN MERKLE | The State Is Not Your Father 1:00:49

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Where tyranny reigns, weak men lie at its feet. They’ve abandoned their post—no longer leading their homes, protecting their families, or standing firm for their churches. Instead, they cling to the State like orphans, begging it to do the work they were called to do: to build, to guard, to rule. The result is predictable—freedom dies, vice thrives…

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Ep. 23: JARED LONGSHORE | Imposing and Legislating Christian Morality 56:31

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In a world hellbent on evicting God from public life, a question echoes with increasing confusion: Would a God of love really force someone to do what they don’t want to do? What happened to “free choice,” “individual liberty,” and all the other slogans we’ve enshrined? Today, many cling to the myth that law is born from some serene, secular neutra…

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Ep. 22: GORDON WILSON | Does God Believe in Climate Change? 58:03

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In a world gripped by climate panic, environmentalism has become a new religion—and its doomsday prophets dominate the global stage. But is the threat as real as we're told, or is something deeper at play? In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa is joined by Dr. Gordon Wilson, Senior Fellow of Natural History at New Saint Andrews College and creator of …

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Ep. 21: ANDY NASELLI | Teaching Theology through Stories 53:35

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Children need more than entertainment—they need stories that shape their souls. When rooted in sound theology, stories become vessels of truth, carrying the mighty works of God to the next generation. Theology was never meant to remain locked in ivory towers, nor storytelling confined to shallow sentimentality. Together, they forge a powerful tool …

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Ep. 20: CHRISTINE COHEN | Every True Story Is a Christian Story 56:30

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What will it take for Christians to reclaim their place as the world’s leading storytellers? The Inklings—Lewis, Tolkien, and their circle—once set the gold standard, crafting tales so rich in meaning they transcended religious and philosophical divides. Why? Because all great stories, at their core, reflect the way God made the world—with truth, b…

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Ep. 19: BRENT PINKALL | The Art of Persuasive Speech 1:18:59

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Those who master language with wisdom and skill shape history. Great speeches embody conviction, courage, and character, revealing the essence of men and the weight of their beliefs. A well-spoken word can ignite action, mold affections, and turn the tides of history. Properly wielded, language is the bedrock of leadership and the catalyst for grea…

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Ep. 18: REBEKAH MERKLE | Feminine Ambition & Feminist Lies 1:01:32

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For nearly two centuries, feminism has waged war on God’s design for women, convincing them that true fulfillment lies in imitating men, scorning homemaking, and embracing barrenness. But what if the real power of femininity is something far greater—something that causes God’s enemies to tremble? In this episode of Of Flames and Crowns, Rebekah Mer…

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Ep. 17: JOE CARLSON | Why You Need Myth to See Reality 55:38

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In this episode of Of Flames and Crowns, Lennox Kalifungwa and Joe Carlson explore the power of imagination and beauty in literature and creation. In an age suffocating under materialism, naturalism, modernity, and secularism, virtues like beauty, myth, and imagination are not mere luxuries—they are weapons for understanding reality. As tangible ma…

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Ep. 16: SIMON KENNEDY | Can Christianity Save Australia’s Future? 56:48

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In this episode of Of Flames and Crowns, Lennox Kalifungwa speaks with Simon Kennedy about Australia's decline from its Christian roots and the need for reform. Once shaped by Christianity, Australia is now secularized, with only 50% identifying as Christian and fewer attending church. The discussion explores how Australia's Christian heritage infl…

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Ep. 15: CHRISTOPHER SCHLECT | History Proves Theocracy 58:04

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History is nothing less than the grand testament to Christ’s victorious march through the ages. To read it rightly is to see His unassailable sovereignty, stirring hope and conviction in His reign over all things. But lies—at their core—are acts of revisionism, desperate attempts to defy the King of Kings. From the beginning, the serpent’s words to…

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Ep. 14: JAYSON GRIESER | Manly Poets & Postmodern Fools 54:41

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Poetry once built civilizations, stirred men to action, and revealed the beauty and order woven into reality. Today, it’s been gutted—stripped of meaning and left to the murmurs of postmodern nihilists. But true poetry isn’t dead; its fire still burns for those with eyes to see. In this episode of Of Flames and Crowns, Dr. Jayson Grieser joins Lenn…

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Ep. 13: BEN MERKLE | Educating Leaders, Not Cogs 1:04:38

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The phrase “Education is Warfare” has become a staple in our vocabulary—and for good reason. Academia is the battleground where the thoughts and affections of entire cultures are forged because education is, at its core, a form of discipleship. To claim academia is to seize the reins of religious and cultural formation. Those who control the classr…

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Ep. 12: BEN ZORNES | Decolonization is Communism 57:49

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Lennox Kalifungwa sits down with Ben Zornes to discuss the growing movement to erase Western influence through postcolonialism and decolonization. While presented as liberation, these ideas often work to dismantle capitalism, Biblical Christianity, and the core ideals that built the West—only to pave the way for communism. Together, they examine th…

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Ep. 11: VISHAL MANGALWADI | Universities Built Culture Better Than Seminaries 1:34:35

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The Gospel is not just about saving souls but reforming nations and building Christ’s kingdom on earth. Modern evangelicalism often reduces it to personal salvation, neglecting its transformative power over culture. As society rejects God’s sovereignty, many Christians retreat into Pietism—separating faith from public life. This has led to the secu…

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Ep. 10: JARED LONGSHORE | All Nations Must Be Christian 54:32

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If Christ truly holds the cosmos in His hands—and He does—then every nation on earth belongs to Him alone. In the Great Commission (Matthew 28), Christ commands His followers to disciple the nations because all authority in heaven and on earth is His. Nations that refuse to bow to Christ remain in bondage; they cannot be free, let alone flourish, a…

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Ep. 09: GORDON WILSON | The Myth of Evolution Destroys Culture 1:00:58

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Darwinian evolutionary theory has profoundly influenced modern philosophy, education, and morality—often wielded to deny God's existence. Despite its scientific veneer, it remains confined to theoretical thought, lacking undeniable proof. Its consequences have fueled movements like abortion, ethnic genocide, and materialism. In this conversation, L…

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Ep. 08: JOE RIGNEY | The Politics of Fear 58:15

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Fear has become the currency of control in our modern world. Many live under the shadow of fatalism, viewing life as an unending series of catastrophes where mere survival is the ultimate goal. Yet, this fear fuels manipulation, creating a populace easy to control. For Christians, succumbing to fear undermines their ability to shape the world as th…

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Ep. 07: SCOTT ALLEN | Is Illiteracy the Devil's Greatest Weapon? 1:00:21

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Every culture war is a battle for words, where ideas shape destinies and truth fights to be heard. In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa sits down with Scott Allen, author of Why Social Justice Is Not Biblical Justice and 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World, to dissect how language molds culture and why twisting words distorts reality. From euphemisms t…

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Ep. 06: URIESOU BRITO | Festivity is Warfare 1:04:18

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In this jubilant conversation, Lennox Kalifungwa and Rev. Dr. Uriesou Brito delve into the theology of feasting as an act of Christian warfare and cultural restoration. Feasting, they affirm, is not mere indulgence but a royal proclamation of Christ’s eternal victory—an earthly echo of heavenly triumph. Together, they discuss how joy, song, and cel…

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Ep. 05: MARK COPPENGER | Where Beauty Dies, Culture Follows 1:00:53

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In this illuminating conversation, Lennox Kalifungwa delves into the realm of aesthetics and culture with Dr. Mark Coppenger. A culture that disregards beauty teeters on the brink of collapse. When a society abandons its appreciation for the transcendent, beauty fades, and civility follows close behind. In a world that despises truth, the vision to…

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Ep. 04: DOUG WILSON | Is Race a Lie Many Have Bought Into? 1:01:08

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Many confuse ethnicity with culture, mistaking skin color as the source of a society's strengths or flaws. This misconception has led to the fallacy of attributing a culture’s superiority or inferiority to the ethnicity of its people—as if the two were inseparable. At its core, the concept of race is a dehumanizing construct, designed to strip indi…

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Ep. 03: WILL SPENCER | How Religion Molds Men and Makes Culture 1:04:34

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True civility rests upon two pillars: religion and masculinity. A society’s beliefs and the character of its men ultimately determine whether its culture flourishes or fractures. The battle for cultural renewal is won when the war for men’s virtue is anchored in a steadfast belief in Truth. In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa engages in a compelling…

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Ep. 02: AARON RENN | Living in a World that Hates Your God 1:17:41

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We live in an age that scorns truth—and therefore scorns Christianity. In such times, Christians must follow Athanasius’s example, standing contra mundum (against the world). One of the enemy's key strategies is to weaken and emasculate men, but many are beginning to awaken to this threat and seek paths toward true strength. While not all avenues t…

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Ep. 01: DOUG WILSON | Why Some Cultures Are Superior to Others 56:52

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Not all cultures possess the same values. Some cultures are, in fact, superior to others. This may sound like a controversial idea to those who have been influenced by the ideals of a modern egalitarian world that vilifies both distinction and disparity. This assertion prompts a critical question: What benchmarks distinguish superior from inferior …

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#28 Simona, why do you challenge the notion of Availability equaling Results? 32:16

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with Simona Scarpaleggia In the last episode of the season, I talk with Simona Scarpaleggia, an international business leader, author, board member and former global CEO. It was under her leadership that IKEA Switzerland has achieved worldwide recognition for reaching gender equality, both overall and in management. In just 9 years, the company has…

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#27 Gilles, what does a committed father need? - Interview with Gilles Crettenand from Swiss national MenCare programme 30:34

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with Gilles Crettenand Note: The interview was recorded in French. Research has proven without a doubt that having an engaged, nurturing father can provide huge benefits for children’s physical, social and psychological well-being. But the cultural frameworks and systemic support for men to be able to fully embrace this role is largely missing in S…

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#26 Anne, is ensuring diversity in ads, the key to a double bottom line? - Interview with Anne Joffre from Procter & Gamble 23:38

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with Anne Joffre Bonnaillie Ads that portray women in a professional setting receive significantly less funding than those that portray them in traditional gender roles, found a 2022 research by CreativeX. Data like this show that while the portrayal of women on screen has changed over the last decades, the media and advertising industry still has …

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#25 Reto, why are fathers key for a family-friendly company culture? - Interview with Reto Kessler of Väternetzwerk Schweiz 23:22

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with Reto Kessler of Väternetzwerk Schweiz In a 2019 study by UNICEF, Switzerland ranked last in terms of family-friendly policies among 41 high- and medium-income countries. Balancing family life and work is considered a private matter, and the few existing structures of support are still aimed mainly at mothers. The challenges of working fathers …

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#24 Holacracy - the universal answer to the challenges of tomorrow´s working world - hype or myth?! - with Gerhard Andrey 37:40

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with Gerhard Andrey As an answer to rapidly changing business environments and employee expectations in the last two decades, new models of organizational structures have been emerging. One of these models is Holacracy, a decentralized approach to governing and operating organizations that is celebrated by its advocates for its agility, effectivene…

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#23 How do you start a DE&I initiative with no resources? - with Amira Ghozali & Bas van Buijtenen from Aptar Pharma Group 22:25

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Aptar is a global leader in designing and manufacturing consumer dispensing and drug delivery solutions, with 13 000 employees in 20 countries. In 2021, only four years after the launch of their diversity, equity and inclusion initiative, Forbes named Aptar one of the top 10 female-friendly companies in the world. How did Aptar set up such a succes…

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#22 Strategic Networking - Are you still talking - or are you networking already?! - with Marilen Schwald & Stefanie Fehr of womenmatter/s 35:58

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With Marilen Schwald & Stefanie Fehr There is a long line of research showing that women face greater barriers than men when it comes to finding professional opportunities through networking. We also know that women need different approaches than those long-established by men to successfully build and utilize their networks. womenmatter/s is a care…

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#21 Frau Sander, ist Diversity IMMER gut?  - mit Prof. Dr. Gudrun Sander 49:39

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With Prof. Dr. Gudrun Sander Note: this interview is held in German Companies want to hire the best talent for their company and particularly for their specialist and managerial roles. Yet, the long-term demand for skilled workers in Switzerland and globally is rapidly increasing and the shortage of such talent is becoming more and more evident. Co…

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#20 What it means to actively drive the DE&I change - with Suat Demokan 25:30

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#19 Find your voice! How to empower confidence - with Lucy Antrobus 31:09

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Fleeing your home country, leaving everything behind, family, friends, careers and posessions is a traumatic event. Add to that the integration into a new and foreign country, and one can only imagine the toll such events can have on a refugee’s self-confidence.[AU1] Today I´m having a very passionate and incredibly inspiring talk with Lucy Antrobu…

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#18 The impact of diversity and inclusion on successful sustainable leadership - with Jürg Eggenberger 29:25

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With Jürg Eggenberger According to Harvard professor John P. Kotter, management stands for the perfect organization of processes, planning and controlling. Leadership, on the other hand, means inspiring and motivating employees with visions. Leadership thrives on creativity, innovation, meaningfulness and change. Sustainable leadership takes this e…