In this Success Beneath the Surface commentary episode, host Deborah Fell reflects back on her conversation with Brad Waid, a Futurist and AI expert also known as “The Curious Pragmatist.” Brad embraces new technologies quickly due to his innate curiosity. He then brings these learnings into his work – originally as a teacher engaging students, and now as a global speaker informing audiences of AI’s potential benefits as well as areas needing thoughtful consideration.
Discovery calls are typically auditory-only affairs, but this episode of Market Dominance Guys reminds us that we are physical beings having a full-person experience. As Chris emphasizes, you don’t converse with a brain in a jar, so why disconnect your body from the persuasive power of discovery? From micro-prancing, to miming props, to the hepatic value of gestures and pauses, your physical presence profoundly impacts connection, emphasis, and revelation. Body language not only expresses what pure words cannot, but it heightens the musicality and truth-emergence Chris describes as “letting the silence breathe.” So start envisioning your prospects, get your blood pumping, and bring your whole self into alignment with the call. It’s time to let your full-bodied discovery create breathing space for truth. What non-verbal techniques will you incorporate next call? This is a continuation of last week’s discussion with Henry Wojdyla and Shawn Sease. You can listen to the previous episode here.
AI isn’t a fleeting trend; it’s here to stay. That’s why we must stay ahead of the game to manage its risks and potential. Tessa Burg and her guest, Alon Yamin from Copyleaks get into AI accuracy and the risks of “AI hallucination, and how you can listen your risk of being caught in this trap.
Have you ever volunteered your time to lead a professional organization or community group, only to face a tangled transition handing everything over to your successor? Between forgotten passwords, outdated contact lists, and confusing file permissions, it’s enough digital chaos to make you want to resign on the spot! Well, take a deep breath and lean in. In this episode, we’ll untangle the mystery of smooth leadership transitions when it comes to your online assets. With empathy, humor, and hard-won experience, I’ll share practical tips to make passing the digital torch simple and stress-free. You’ll learn how to clean your organization’s digital house, tighten permissions, and set up role-based access so you can seamlessly log out and let capable new hands log in. Consider this your guide to gracefully logging off so your organization can thrive far into the future. Now, let’s get you transitioned out of that role without any fuss or digital dust!
Volunteering gives us an opportunity to break the cycle of negativity and fear. We have the power to change lives! Caitlin Peterson is a legal professional by day, and a Binky Patrol chapter leader in the off-hours. She’s been volunteering for ten years – she started when she was 16. Listen to this episode to be inspired to do good and outshine the negative through volunteerism.
