Best David Fearon Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 298: Episode 281 - Human Intelligence Thrives in Her Company (Jessica Rich) 33:21

1M ago33:21

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"High Tech. Human Touch" is a logo of Walker Group led by co-CEO Jessica Rich. Dave knows human intelligence thrives there, even as they know and apply AI, because Walker Group is a registered Benefit Corporation and the first Perpetual Purpose Trust-Owned Company in Connecticut. They promise their practitioners a stable foundation for a long caree…

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Episode 297: Episode 280 - Exploring the Physics of Socially Enacted Practices 1:14:08

3M ago1:14:08

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Dave, Jr., and I had another conversation to discuss more dimensions of how information and practice in social behavior is not abstract but rooted in the real dynamics of physics, even at the quantum level. Explored this time are how enacted living systems are expressed by Constructor Theory, Assembly Theory, and Indivisible Stochastic Processes…

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Episode 296: Episode 279 - Leading is Making and Offering Meaning (John Varney) 53:00

3M ago53:00

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Dave meets a contemporary who thinks alike about the nature of leading as practice. John Varney founded the Centre for Management Creativity and High Trenhouse and the author of Leadership as Meaning. Enjoy his wisdom and lovely English accent.

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Episode 295: Episode 278 - We Each Have an Origin Story Informing our Practices (Kim Byas) 44:31

3M ago44:31

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Dave becomes acquainted with Dr. Kim Byas, who, among his several current endeavors, including Vice President of Community Engagement and Impact at The Center for Health Affairs, is a member of the Conscious Leadership Guild. In the course of this conversation, Kim introduces the concept of the origin story. Each of us has one, yet to inform and gr…

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Episode 294: Episode 277 - Spirit at Work Guides Her Doctoral Practice (Kyndra Frazier) 36:44

3M ago36:44

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Dave introduces Kyndra Frazier, a doctoral student studying Organization Development and Change at Bowling Green University. She is well into her career as a pastor, social worker, and consultant and aims to become a chief spiritual officer in a progressive company.

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Episode 293: Episode 276 - Her Genealogy Practice Grows with Her 37:17

4M ago37:17

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Dave discovered that his versatile friend from 'way back' practices genealogy as an avocation. Barbara MacDonald Saabye, a fellow graduate of the Portland, Maine Deering High School Class of 1961, tells how searching for her grandfather's records captivated her interest in researching other family lineages. Forty years later, she uses Family Search…

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Episode 292: Episode 275 - Two Practices Merge to Form a New Firm (Pam Potanka and John Kelly) 47:12

4M ago47:12

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Dave reconnects with his former student, Pam Potanka, to learn she is joining her former colleague, John Kelly, to blend their advanced managerial leadership practices to create a custom recruitment and development firm Arise Results Business Services.

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Episode 291: Episode 274 - Offer the Predicate. Their is little choice otherwise (Tom Casey) 1:06:07

4M ago1:06:07

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Dave reconnects with Discussion Partner Collaborative Managing Principal Tom Casey to learn what his research tells senior leaders they are facing ahead in our time's raging Practice white waters. Vicarious trauma and Predicate are the two factors they have under discussion for leader development.

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Episode 290: Episode 273 - Dave and Dad on Relevance Realization in Practice 1:06:41

5M ago1:06:41

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Dave adds to our deep dive for the closest look so far at the socially-enacted nature of Practice, the ideas of philosopher and cognitive scientist John Vernaecke.; Relevance Realization in particular.

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Episode 289: Episode 272 - Dave and Dad Bring Complexity into the Picture 49:41

7M ago49:41

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Dave Jr. and his dad resume their exploration of social enaction and Practice by delving into Ralph Stacey's theories on complex responsive processes. Reading Stacey's books caused Dave to make a major revision to his doctoral dissertation, Social Enactoin: How TalkinInteraction Constitutes Social Organization.…

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Episode 288: Change is Afoot 5:10

7M ago5:10

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I am at an entirely different point in my life as a recent widower. Talk about change! Accordingly, I am shifting my attention to practitioners who make our daily lives livable, many of whom are paid by the hour. Yet, they shine and see their role and work as a personal practice. I will both podcast conversations with them and create short videos t…

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Episode 287: Episode 14 - (Reprised) Practice is a Central Organizing Principle 54:31

8M ago54:31

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I move past 12 and 13 to reprise this Episode 14 as the last one before I resume new podcasting. Peter gives us the "why" of our and your attention to Practice. It organizes what we think about our Practice, and Practice organizes us! Asked, "Who are you?', we tend to answer with what we do (Practice). Asked, "What do you love doing?" we may respon…

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Episode 286: Episode 11 (Reprised) Is the sole purpose of leading change? Peter Vaill says so 40:51

8M ago40:51

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Change makes the leader, and leading makes the change. Peter and Dave, co-authors of On Practice as a Way of Being, talk about leading as a dynamic practice available to anyone, at any moment, to make change happen

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Episode 285: Episode 10 (Reprised) All of Us Have Practices of Something 37:08

8M ago37:08

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Peter and Dave continue their conversation probing the developmental nature of Practice. Episode 10 was recorded in 2019 as they collaborated on what became Peter's last book - On Practice as a Way of Being. People find something we have the energy to do, and we are driven to do it better each time.

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Episode 284: Episode 9 (Reprised) Increasingly, Consistenly Produce Intended Results 42:01

9M ago42:01

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Dave and Peter deepened their thinking about practice, introduced in their digital book On Practice as a Way of Being. Over time, intended results teach practitioners what works and why. The payoff is increasing performance levels. If you stick with it, it sticks with you.

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Episode 283: Episode 8 (Reprised) Digitizing Your Practices is Inevitable 49:51

9M ago49:51

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Peter and Dave recorded in 2021. Peter predicted that digitizing our work and its context was accelerating. Today, Artificial Intelligence applications abound. Their book On Practice as a Way of Being is one of the first digital-only, interactive books. They went all in on this trend. Here is a preview.…

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Episode 282: Episode 7 (Reprised) - We Practice in a Socio-Technical Swirl 39:06

9M ago39:06

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Dave and Peter examine their conjecture in On Practice as a Way of Being, that there is a dynamic interflow of social and technical conditions. Four years later, AI technologies are mimicking human-social behaviors. Practice seeks the optimum experience of both.

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Episode 281: Episode 6 (Reprise) - Peter and Dave Talk About 'Learning in the Mess". 33:47

9M ago33:47

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This episode was initially recorded in late 2019, just as COVID invaded our lives and livelihoods. Then and now, it is a question of our desire and ability to learn as beginners. Change is changing. Can we keep up?

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#731 Tech SEO with Simon Lesser, Paulo Andraus, David Gossage and Beth Woodcock 1:02:21

9M ago1:02:21

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In this final episode of the series, we introduce you to some of our top experts sharing their knowledge and experience during the brightonSEO conference. Hosted by Simon Lesser, the panel share advice on improving website speed and performance; considerations for choosing SEO and tech SEO tools, and the significance of log file analysis in underst…

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Episode 280: Episode 5 (Reprise) - Peter and Dave's Points of View on the Practitioner POV 39:49

10M ago39:49

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Among the 32 Conjectures on why your practice matters in On Practice as a Way of Being is how Practice is perceptual and perspectival. What the person sees in moments of doing is what is acted upon (no matter what observers like Vaill and Fearon think is real). Listen to them form their points of view on points of view back in 2019.…

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#730 Paid Search with Charley Brennand, Danielle Gipps, Sarah Sal and Cathryn Stormont 1:02:06

10M ago1:02:06

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In this series of episodes, we introduce you to some of our top experts sharing their knowledge and experience during the brightonSEO conference. Hosted by Charley Brennand, this episode dives head first into the fast-evolving evolving social and paid search landscape. We cover the dominance of video content and its place in paid search campaigns, …

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Episode 279: Episode 4 (Reprise) Peter and Dave Continue to Probe the Nature of Practice 41:36

10M ago41:36

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The essence of Practice cannot be fully described through lists or agreements in this conversation. It is ultimately defined by each individual practitioner and so much more. Peter and Dave exchange ideas freely and formalize these ideas in their book On Practice as a Way of Being.

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#729 AI with Dan Taylor, Mike Curtis, Jonjo Rowlands and Irin Rahman 1:01:58

10M ago1:01:58

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In this series of episodes, we introduce you to some of our top experts sharing their knowledge and experience during the brightonSEO conference. Hosted by Dan Taylor, this panel session covers everything you need to know about AI’s place in digital marketing; from its evolution and the future of content creation, to the ethical considerations we n…

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Episode 278: Episode 3 (Reprise) - Peter Vaill and Dave Fearon Clarifying the Nature of Practice 34:42

10M ago34:42

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While collaborating on the final draft of On Practice as a Way of Being, Peter and Dave recorded conversations similar to those in the book to originate the Practice? Podcast. There are 32 conjectures about the complex, yet personal, nature of Pratice. Myths and assumptions are pondered in this episode.…

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#728 SEO Site Clinic with Claire Carlile, Tom Capper, Sally Raymer and Dave Cousin 1:02:28

10M ago1:02:28

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In this series of episodes, we introduce you to some of our top experts sharing their knowledge and experience during the brightonSEO conference. Hosted by Claire Carlile, this panel session takes questions from the live audience, answering their queries on real-life website and SEO issues. Join us for a deep-dive into technical and on-page SEO wit…

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Episode 277: Episode 2 (reprised) Peter Vaill and Dave - Conversation at the Origin of On Practice 36:21

10M ago36:21

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Peter Vaill invited Dave to help him complete what was likely to be Peter's last book, On Practice as a Way of Being. In the Summer of 2019, Dave learned how to produce a podcast to capture the idea-rich conversations he was having with Peter. To us, and you, Practice is personal.

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#727 Analytics with Patrick Stox, Anna Rowlinson, Gareth Beck and Natasha Burtenshaw-deVries 1:00:50

10M ago1:00:50

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In this series of episodes, we introduce you to some of our top experts sharing their knowledge and experience during the brightonSEO conference. Hosted by Patric Stox, our panel of experts delve deep into the world of SEO analytics, sharing valuable insights on the challenges and solutions surrounding Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and the future of dat…

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#726 Ecommerce with Neha Khanna, Caleb Chatfield, Lorcan Fearon and Lucia Dello 1:03:31

11M ago1:03:31

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In this series of episodes, we introduce you to some of our top experts sharing their knowledge and experience during the brightonSEO conference. Hosted by Neha Khanna, the panel discussion focuses the subject of e-commerce, especially the challenges of SEO within the industry and the strategies used to address them. If you’re keen to learn more ab…

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Episode 276: Episode 271 - He Frees Compassion from Hardened Male Minds (Sean Harvey) 46:12

11M ago46:12

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Chief Compassion Officer Sean Harvey's work with men in the most challenging roles and situations elicits a string of 'wows' from Dave. The author of Warrior Compassion: Unleashing the Healing Power of Men, Sean, offers hope that new systems and structures are emerging that favor our spirits in all endeavors.…

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#725 Content Marketing and Digital PR with Karim Adib, Victoria Roscow, Will Waldron and Sarah-Jayne Taylorson 1:02:52

11M ago1:02:52

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In this series of episodes, we introduce you to some of our top experts sharing their knowledge during the brightonSEO conference. Hosted Karim Adib, the panel discussion centers around the subject of content marketing and digital PR. If you’re keen to learn more about building relationships with PR professionals and the importance of building qual…

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Episode 275: Episode 270 - He Catches Telling Signs in the Ever-shifting Context for Leading (Tom Casey) 42:33

11M ago42:33

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Tom Casey and his firm, Discussion Partners Collaborative, constantly cast questions to various leaders to catch the emerging trends shaping the context for leading their organizations. Dave and Tom discuss the yield from the cast of this question. What do you find reprehensible in a leader? Clue. #1 is hypocrisy.…

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#724 Link Building with Hana Montgomery, Vince Nero, Olivia Bence and Dixon Jones 1:07:49

11M ago1:07:49

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In this series of episodes, we introduce you to some of our top experts sharing their knowledge and experience during the brightonSEO conference. Hosted by Hana Montogomery, the panel discussion centers around link building strategy, its relationship with developing AI technology and the best tools and tactics currently used by SEO pro’s. If you’re…

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Episode 274: Episode 269 - Problem Solving at the Nexus Corporate Operations (Greg Balicki) 41:12

11M ago41:12

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Corporate business operations are where multiple practices converge, with daily outcomes predicted and not. Dave's former student, Senior Vice President Greg Balicki, works at the nexus of Voya's converging business problems and opportunities to lead problem-solving projects addressing both.

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Episode 273: Episode 268 -She Makes Space for Us to Do the Changing (Lisa Lloyd) 37:14

11M ago37:14

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People find the need and space to change by experiencing Lisa Lloyd's "bespoke support" designs. Dave enjoys this conversation with a fellow podcaster. Lisa is Beyond the Water Cooler. He agrees with her theme: "It's time for change."

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#723 How to Build Authority Online with Bianca Anderson and Andy Crestodina 25:40

11M ago25:40

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In today's episode we’re joined by special guests, Bianca Anderson and Andy Crestodina. Our conversation centers around the impact of algorithm updates on the future of content discovery; the practical strategies for navigating this evolving digital landscape and the importance of leveraging expertise within content teams to enable the evolution of…

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Episode 272: Episode 267 - His Busines is the People Who Are the Business HR Huntsman) 33:43

12M ago33:43

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Dave talks with business growth specialist HR Huntsman and makes the pleasant discovery that The Leaders EDGE is his client company's people - all of them - working in a complex social system that his consulting makes lastingly real.

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#722 How to Have More Paid Media Success with Kevin Lee and Julia Vyse 28:46

12M ago28:46

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In today's episode we’re joined by special guests, Julia Vyse and Kevin Lee, discussing the developments and advances taking place in paid media right now. Our conversation takes in the complexities of paid advertising; the challenges of measuring success, and the importance of understanding the nuances of different platforms. If you’re keen to get…

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Episode 271: Episode 266 - She Revels in the Ambiguity of the Digital Future (ElisaTuijnder) 53:48

12M ago53:48

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Listening to Happiness at Work podcaster and agile leadership consultant Elisa Tuijnder is strangely encouraging. She is not hashing over the past (like Dave does). She is tossing digital breadcrumbs ahead of time for us to follow into the future.

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#721 All You Need to Know About Video Advertising with Cory Henke and Jyll Saskin Gales 26:53

12M ago26:53

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In today's episode, we’re talking all about video advertising with insights from expert guests Jyll Saskin Gales and Corey Henke. We discuss the impact of automation and AI in advertising, the continued rise of short-form video content, the merging of organic and paid content, and the challenges of measuring advertising effectiveness in a rapidly c…

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