Best David Ayala Podcasts (2025)

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ETS’s Amit Sevak makes the case for continuous assessment 37:09

1d ago37:09

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The flagship firm is pushing the boundaries of testing, from K-12 through career. What are the implications for the workforce and society? And how does AI change the future of benchmarking?By Harvard Business School

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Episode 6 – Important Poetry, Ceiling People, and a Husband Obsessed with Destiny’s Child w/ Godmorphea 59:04

3d ago59:04

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Gee golly, it's another hot, fresh ep of AskDave! And we’ve got Godmorphea in the studio with us today tackling some big questions like: why and how! Also, you'll learn the right point in your fandom to consider getting a brain scan, what your teeth smell like, and how to lose an FWB that just can't deliver on the B part. All that and more on anoth…

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Okamoto & Bao on hepatic PKA mediating liver and pancreatic α-cell cross talk, Kowalski on the effect of small blood glucose increases on endogenous glucose production, Sweet Talk with the 2025 Outstanding ... 55:11

15d ago55:11

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Haruka Okamoto & Kehan Bao on hepatic PKA mediating liver and pancreatic α-cell cross talk, Greg Kowalski on the effect of small blood glucose increases on endogenous glucose production, and “Sweet Talk” with the 2025 Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award recipient Shingo Kajimura. Welcome to the June 2025 episode of DiabetesBio—the American Dia…

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Vanguard's skills strategy for tech transformation 30:17

18d ago30:17

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Can the shareholder-owned discount brokerage giant parlay its investments in enterprise and cloud infrastructure into an AI-enabled expansion into new markets while improving productivity and service delivery? CIO Nitin Tandon explains the global workforce strategy underpinning the effort.By Harvard Business School

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Episode 5 - Why are you gay? /Catfishing Your Own Girlfriend / How to Sue the Principal w/ Matt LeGrande 1:33:52

18d ago1:33:52

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Today in the Ask Dave studio, we sat down with our pal Matt LeGrande and answered the questions you know only we can answer — and a few others we’re definitely not qualified to, including our notes for Quan Mills, breakup vaccines, and how to smuggle things in your butt.By David Ayala and Travis Harrington

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From Only to Many: AAPI Leaders Share Journeys of Empowerment and Belonging 48:07

22d ago48:07

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In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a dynamic group of industry leaders gathered for MediaVillage’s fourth annual AAPI Leadership Roundtable to discuss the ongoing evolution of inclusion in the media and advertising sectors. The panel featured Suzie Bao, VP Group Account Director for McDonald’s at IW Group; …

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Episode 4 – My Lawyer Casey Anthony, Where All the Eggs Went, and How to Get Somebody to Stop Talking to You 1:03:54

25d ago1:03:54

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David and Travis weigh in on Casey Anthony’s ridiculous return to TikTok—offering legal career advice and soft-launching the hashtag #CapeForCasey. We also crack the mystery of why eggs are so expensive (our working theory: raccoons), and David shares foolproof tactics for getting absolutely anyone to stop talking to you. All that, and way more, in…

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Shake Shack’s test kitchen: Developing a good jobs and automation combo 39:36

1M ago39:36

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Shake Shack Chief Growth Officer Steph So and HBS professor Chris Stanton join Bill Kerr to discuss the fast-casual chain’s digital strategy and how technology is changing the dining experience and restaurant work, from frontline to back office.By Harvard Business School

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Episode 3 - Personal Helicopters, Hot Bartenders, and How to Tell You Wife You Want a Divorce w/ Amanda Romeo 1:05:35

1M ago1:05:35

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This week, our guest Amanda Romeo's personal helicopter circles the studio, Dave tells you how to get divorced, we learn when to ask for money from people trying to sleep with you, and more!By David Ayala and Travis Harrington

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Episode 2 - Jewish Batman, Avocados, Wedding Thieves w/ Sam Horwitz and Dan Duddy 1:26:21

1M ago1:26:21

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Jewish Batman, friends you can't trust, and more! on this episode of Ask Dave with VERY FUNNY AND IMPORTANT friends of the show, Sam Horowitz and Dan DuddyBy David Ayala and Travis Harrington

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Upwork’s Hayden Brown on bridging volatility with contingency 29:05

2M ago29:05

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"Freelance by choice" can sound like a rationalization—or putting on a brave face—but has the contract labor market improved for white-collar workers, as more, particularly younger professionals, opt in? A look at the benefits for both sides of the bargain and how AI changes the calculus.By Harvard Business School

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Michael Rickels on predicting metabolic outcomes through beta cell secretory capacity, Mark Atkinson on the ADA’s upcoming Scientific Sessions, and 2025 Banting Medal recipient Steven Kahn 1:15:54

2M ago1:15:54

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Welcome to the May 2025 episode of DiabetesBio—the American Diabetes Association’s podcast for its flagship research publication, Diabetes. In this episode of DiabetesBio, Drs. Kirk Habegger, Darleen Sandoval, and Kevin Williams discuss the latest and greatest content in the May 2025 issue of Diabetes. 6:25 In the first interview segment, our hosts…

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Episode 1 - DJ Fraiser Frais w/ Buster Brown 1:04:40

2M ago1:04:40

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Welcome to the very first episode of Ask Dave, an advice podcast hosted by David Ayala and his producerTravis Harrington, with special guest Buster Brown.By travis

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ManpowerGroup’s Jonas Prising on the new global talent equation 47:24

2M ago47:24

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The staffing giant’s chairman and CEO lays out the opportunities and risks in the fast-changing and fragmented labor market. Riding the genAI wave, addressing workers’ career development needs, RTO and flex-work, international talent flows, and the up-skilling imperative in the face growing polarization.…

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Redrawing the map to tech careers: Per Scholas CEO Plinio Ayala on skills, mobility, and AI 34:15

2M ago34:15

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After decades preparing workers from underserved communities for well-paid tech jobs, the workforce nonprofit is expanding its training, footprint, and funding strategy for its tuition-free programs. As AI redefines positions across the org chart, can bootcamps plus training top-ups, and a mix of hard and soft skills future-proof the Per Scholas fo…

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Jennifer Bruin & Lahari Basu on cisplatin exposure and the dysregulation of insulin, Amit Majithia on AF-1 domain inhibition as an insulin sensitization target, and a Sweet Talk special remembrance with ... 1:12:02

3M ago1:12:02

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Welcome to the April 2025 episode of DiabetesBio—the American Diabetes Association’s podcast for its flagship research publication, Diabetes. In this episode of DiabetesBio, Drs. Kirk Habegger, Darleen Sandoval, and Kevin Williams discuss the latest and greatest content in the April 2025 issue of Diabetes. 6:30 In the first interview segment, our h…

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Leading with Purpose in the Age of AI: Lessons from LinkedIn’s Matt Derella - Profiles in Leadership 37:18

3M ago37:18

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What defines effective leadership in an era of rapid technological change? For Matt Derella, Vice President of LinkedIn Marketing Solutions, it begins with clarity of purpose, valuing learning, and empowering individuals to lead at every level. In a recent episode of Profiles in Leadership with host Jack Myers, Derella shared career insights, leade…

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Erik Brynjolfsson on how AI is rewriting the rules of the economy 36:00

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The Stanford economist unpacks AI’s impact on work and productivity, its limitations, and wider implications. He also lays out what organizations can do to get more out of the technology as they invest in the transformation. And he updates his longstanding research into augmenting traditional GDP metrics to capture the value of digital goods and se…

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Empowering Women in Media: Insights from Industry Leaders -- WomenAdvancing 40:21

3M ago40:21

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In celebration of Women’s History Month, WomenAdvancing host E.B. Moss is joined by an insightful panel of industry leaders for a special roundtable discussion. Joining us is Nafeesa Bratcher, Director of Customer Success at Optimum Media; Liz Rave, Vice President of Marketing at OUTFRONT Media; and Stephanie Versichelli, Senior Vice President of A…

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Joseph Jaffe on Leadership, Innovation, Happiness, and the Future of Business - Profiles in Leadership 43:15

3M ago43:15

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Joseph Jaffe has never been one to pull punches. A seasoned marketing strategist, author, and business thinker, Jaffe has built a career on challenging conventional wisdom. In a compelling Profiles in Leadership conversation with Jack Myers, Jaffe unflinchingly dives into the fate of corporations, the role of AI, the dangers of fear-based leadershi…

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Luisa Diaz Discusses the Power of Leadership and Compassion - Profiles in Leadership 33:02

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Luisa Diaz stands as a beacon of kindness, resilience, and leadership in a world that often rewards power over empathy and competition over connection. As the founder of the Luisa Diaz Foundation and the visionary behind the Mi Amor Gala, she has made it her life’s mission to uplift survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, offering the…

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Cal Newport on slow productivity and next-wave AI 40:53

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Joe Fuller welcomes back the Georgetown computer scientist and leading observer of knowledge work, who reprises his argument against busyness as the default mode. Also, cracking the productivity code, parsing AI's potential, and better work-life balance.By Harvard Business School

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Anne Gresch & Martina Düfer on resolving spatiotemporal electrical signaling within the islet, Delnaz Roshandel on the genetics of C-peptide and age, and a Sweet Talk history lesson with Jeffrey Flier ... 1:06:37

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Welcome to the March 2025 episode of DiabetesBio—the American Diabetes Association’s podcast for its flagship research publication, Diabetes. In this episode of DiabetesBio, Drs. Kirk Habegger, Darleen Sandoval, and Kevin Williams discuss the latest and greatest content in the March 2025 issue of Diabetes. 3:20 In the first interview segment, our h…

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David Deming on workforce shifts and the future of college 38:00

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AI's early impact on the labor market: Are claims of revolutionary change overblown? The Harvard economist presents the long view on technological disruption and updates the post-secondary picture.By Harvard Business School

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Ed Glaeser on Cities, Work, and Why America Struggles to Build 34:36

4M ago34:36

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The Harvard urban economist assesses the post-Covid health of cities, rural development, zoning and the stagnation of the U.S. housing industry, the impact of AI, and more.By Harvard Business School

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Francis C. Lynn on tracking insulin- and glucagon-expressing cells, David C. Wraith & Michael J. Price on antigen-specific immunotherapy for T1D, and Sweet Talk with Bret H. Goodpaster 50:06

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Welcome to the February 2025 episode of DiabetesBio—the American Diabetes Association’s podcast for its flagship research publication, Diabetes. In this episode of DiabetesBio, Drs. Kirk Habegger, Darleen Sandoval, and Kevin Williams discuss the latest and greatest content in the February 2025 issue of Diabetes. 3:55 In the first interview segment,…

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Gemma Atkinson on the Power of Culture, Empathy, and Innovation at Active Media Services - Profiles in Leadership 31:06

5M ago31:06

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Gemma Atkinson, Global Chief People Officer at AMS, is redefining what it means to lead in a fast-paced, technology-driven world. In a compelling conversation with Jack Myers for Profiles in Leadership, Atkinson shared her insights on culture as a competitive advantage, the evolving nature of leadership, and the innovative strategies that make AMS …

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Rishad Tobaccowala on the Future of Work, Creativity, and Leadership 48:15

5M ago48:15

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Rishad Tobaccowala, a renowned author and thought leader, joined Jack Myers for an enlightening conversation on Profiles in Leadership, diving into themes from his new book, Rethinking Work. In the interview, Tobaccowala discusses the critical changes reshaping leadership, work, and education in the digital age. With insights ranging from integrati…

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Positive prompts: Sal Khan on AI in the classroom and beyond 36:07

5M ago36:07

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Will the technology democratize access to world-class education or increase inequality? Khan's journey from highly informed skeptic to champion of ethical AI. The HBS graduate and Khan Academy founder explains his nonprofit's pioneering strategy. Also, workforce development, competency-based learning, and skills-based hiring.…

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OneTen CEO Debbie Dyson: Why "skills-first" builds a better workforce 32:48

5M ago32:48

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In taking aim at degree inflation, the corporate-led good jobs coalition looks to boost economic opportunity, address skills gaps, and create a more equitable and inclusive workforce. OneTen helps employers navigate the uncertain new normal of hiring and advancement while expanding their talent pipelines.…

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Philipp Scherer & Joel Elmquist on the interplay between the brain and adipose tissue and Jonathan Flak on the brain’s role in glucose regulation, energy balance, and bodyweight control. 49:44

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Welcome to the January 2025 episode of DiabetesBio—the American Diabetes Association’s podcast for its flagship research publication, Diabetes. In this episode of DiabetesBio, Drs. Kirk Habegger, Darleen Sandoval, and Kevin Williams discuss the latest and greatest content in the January 2025 issue of Diabetes. 2:00 In a special format for the first…

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Nicholas Bloom on the unbundled workplace 37:22

6M ago37:22

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The Stanford economist explains the momentum behind the work-from-home trend, how to manage a hybrid staff, and the new workforce geography. Also, the tech-driven evolution of remote work and the rise of the CHRO.By Harvard Business School

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Stilgenbauer & Sadagurski on the link between airborne pollutants and metabolic disease, Petersen on the effect of weight loss on skeletal muscle bioactive lipids, and Page & Alves on the neurodevelopmental ... 1:05:23

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Welcome to the December 2024 episode of DiabetesBio—the American Diabetes Association’s podcast for its flagship research publication, Diabetes. In this episode of DiabetesBio, Drs. Kirk Habegger, Darleen Sandoval, and Kevin Williams discuss the latest and greatest content in the December 2024 issue of Diabetes. 0:55 In celebrating the one-year ann…

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Hospitality at work: Bridging opportunity and innovation 37:32

7M ago37:32

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How do you foster inclusion, economic mobility, and a sense of purpose across a global organization with both franchise and direct employees? Laura Fuentes, Hilton CHRO, on supporting frontline workers and promoting from within in a traditionally high-turnover business; meeting the needs of a diverse clientele with a diverse workforce; skills devel…

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Beyond exit interviews: Knowing why workers quit makes for better job matches 36:54

7M ago36:54

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Thinking of employees as 'hiring' their jobs opens the way to a detailed analysis of worker motivations, frustrations, and long-term goals, which can reduce costly turnover and make career development a collaborative process. Harvard Business School professor Ethan Bernstein and Michael Horn, cofounder of the Clayton Christensen Institute, explain …

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