Minds Worth Meeting
Stern Strategy Group
Minds Worth Meeting is a timely discussion forum hosted by the speakers agency and public relations experts at Stern Strategy Group.
Bringing together the world’s top thought leaders; from business leaders to technology analysts, academics, and researchers, Minds Worth Meeting features accessible, down-to-earth conversations about some of the most important topics of the day with the experts and leaders who are the top authorities in their fields.
Stern Strategy Group’s Speakers & Advisors team is your trusted ally for connecting with the top business advisors, practitioners, and educators in the world. We strive to be a driving force for elevating expertise and positive change, helping transform the future.
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We're Getting Geeky With Andrew McAfee
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11/01/23 • 25 min
Companies that are run by geeks are some of the most innovative, agile and scalable organizations today. In this episode of Minds Worth Meeting, Justin Louis speaks with renowned MIT researcher Andrew McAfee, author of “The Geek Way: The Radical Mindset that Drives Extraordinary Results.”
In this episode:
- Andy explains what “geeky leadership” is and how geeks have become the most consequential leaders in modern business.
- We talk about generative AI, how organizations can capitalize on it, and what leaders must understand first.
- We touch on the future of work and what people, currently employed or not, need to know to succeed in the workplaces of tomorrow.
- We dip our toes into the future of tech and the potentially paradigm shifting systems that could come next.
Where to find Andrew McAfee:
- Andy’s personal website
- Andrew McAfee at MIT
- Andrew McAfee at the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy
Click or tap here to learn more about Andy McAfee and how his keynotes, workshops and advisory sessions can help your organization weave emerging technologies like generative AI into your strategic vision, anchored by the transformative power of "geeky leadership."
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How Can AI and Human Emotions Complement Each Other? Nirit Pisano Explains
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04/26/23 • 28 min
Dr. Nirit Pisano, licensed clinical psychologist and the Chief Psychology Officer of Cognovi Labs, an award winning psychology-infused AI platform, joins host Kenny Conrade on Minds Worth Meeting to discuss several hot-button issues in AI, the workplace, and human emotions and psychology.
In this episode, Nirit discusses the work she is doing at Cognovi and the company's social mission to increase emotional intelligence in our day-to-day interactions at work, the way goods and services are marketed, and more. She also dives into the importance of emotions in the workplace and tactics managers can use to create psychological safety at work, in addition to the impact that this focus on emotions may have on our future.
You can learn more about Cognovi and Nirit's work by visiting www.cognovilabs.com.
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Public Relations Expert Mark Beal Helps Us Decode Gen-Z
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06/05/23 • 35 min
Public relations , marketing, and Gen-Z expert Mark Beal joins Stern PR's Kenny Conrade this episode of Minds Worth Meeting. Mark, a public relations professor at Rutgers University, has published several books for and about Gen-Z, including 101 Lessons They Never Taught You In College, 101 Lessons They Never Taught You In High School About Going To College, and most recently ZEO, a book outlining the leadership profiles of Gen-Zers as they continue to climb the corporate ladder.
In this episode, Mark covers his 25-year career as a public relations practitioner where he worked on major sporting events like the U.S. Open and World Series. He also delves into his journey into becoming a professor and author, as well as some of the key lessons about Gen-Z uncovered through his research and how employers can better engage this generation in the workplace.
To learn more about Mark as well as his previous work as a speaker and author, please visit https://www.markbealspeaks.com/.
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Next-Level Marketing for Professional Services Firms with Randi Caplan
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03/14/23 • 33 min
Randi Caplan, Farient Advisors' leader of marketing and business development and a long-time client of Stern PR, joins the show to discuss her role at Farient, the evolution of professional services marketing landscape over her 20 years in the field, what forging a successful partnership with a PR agency looks like, and more.
Randi has been a member of Farient's leadership team since 2010 where she works closely with Farient’s senior leadership to build visibility and attract new clients through high-touch integrated marketing programs, lead generation, and innovative research initiatives. Her background has also brought her to legacy companies, where she served in similar roles at Deloitte and Ernst & Young Consulting.
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How Can Influence Become Your Superpower? Yale School of Management’s Zoe Chance Explains
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02/28/23 • 43 min
In the first episode of the relaunched version of Minds Worth Meeting, Zoe Chance, author of Influence Is Your Superpower: The Science of Winning Hearts, Sparking Change, and Making Good Things Happen, sits down with host Whitney Jennings to delve deep into the the world of persuasion and influence and how to make it a part of your everyday life.
In addition to her work as an author, Zoe is a professor at the Yale School of Management where she teaches a popular MBA elective called “Mastering Influence and Persuasion” which is one of the school’s most sought-after courses. Her research findings have been published in top academic journals like Proceedings of the National Academy of Science and in such influential business media as Harvard Business Review, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Economist and Psychology Today.
You can learn more about Zoe and inquire for her speaking and advisory services by visiting www.sternstrategy.com/speakers/zoe-chance.
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Can Artificial Intelligence Be Creative? Columbia University’s Hod Lipson Makes the Case
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06/20/23 • 30 min
Is AI on the path to sentience? This time on Minds Worth Meeting, Justin Louis speaks with the director of Columbia University’s Creative Machines Lab, Hod Lipson.
In this episode:
- Hod talks about the speed with which artificial intelligence is advancing right now and tells us that we shouldn’t think about AI as a “thing” but as a “journey”.
- Hod, who wrote the book “Driverless: Intelligent Cars and the Road Ahead,” says that it will still be some time before we see truly driverless cars on our highways – “they have to earn their place,” he says.
- We talk about what creativity means in the context of “creative machines” and he tells us about his autonomous robot that paints stunning works of art.
- Hod weighs in on one of AI’s most controversial topics – how do we know when AI has become self-aware?
Click or tap here to learn more about Hod Lipson and how his keynotes, workshops and advisory sessions can help your organization leverage new technology like generative AI and make sense of the emerging technology landscape.
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Columbia Business School’s Sheena Iyengar Explains How To Open Our Little Black Box of Creativity
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04/12/23 • 31 min
Sheena Iyengar, Columbia Business School professor and a global authority on decision-making and choice, joins host Whitney Jennings on this week's episode of Minds Worth Meeting. In this episode, Sheena discusses her best-selling book, "The Art of Choosing," as well as her new book "Think Bigger," which was recently released this year.
Sheena discusses the six-step method she created for teaching people how to take advantage of lessons learned from neurological and cognitive science to put our minds to work when generating our best ideas. She also discusses the importance of prioritizing choice for businesses and when too many choices can actually become a bad thing for consumers.
You can learn more about Sheena's work and if she may be a fit to speak at your organization's next professional development day by visiting https://sternstrategy.com/speakers/sheena-iyengar/.
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The Best of Minds Worth Meeting Season Two
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08/16/23 • 22 min
Exponential technology, modern communication and failing well – those were the themes we touched on in the second season of Minds Worth Meeting. Today, we’re taking a look back at the fascinating conversations we had with our expert guests to bring you the best of the season.
In this episode:
- We revisit our conversation with technology analyst, investor and author of “The Exponential Age”, Azeem Azhar. We chatted about the exponential speed of technology advancement, how to use generative AI like ChatGPT to maximize efficiency at work and the future of energy prosperity.
- We listen back to the best bits of our talk with public relations expert and Rutgers University professor, Mark Beal, an authority on Gen-Z, and the modern methods of multi-channel communication.
- We share the best clips from our chat with Columbia University Creative Machines Lab Director, Hod Lipson, in which we touched on the (near) future of driverless cars, how AI can manipulate with love and if AI self-awareness is in the cards.
- When Dean of the Ohio State University’s College of Engineering, Ayanna Howard, joined us she explained how AI has been around for a long time and touches just about everything, but regulation and unbiased development is of the utmost importance.
- The AI conversation this season turned to ethics when we welcomed AI ethicist and author of “Ethical Machines” Reid Blackman. He pointed out the difference between bad actors and accidental actors and emphasized the importance of organizations defining their worst-case scenarios when it comes to AI ethics.
- We wrapped the season up with iconic Harvard Business School professor and author of the upcoming book, “Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well,” Amy Edmondson. She explains what failing well is and the three types of failures – two of which you want to avoid.
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05/23/23 • 26 min
Exponentialist Azeem Azhar, bestselling author of “The Exponential Age” and author of the Exponential View newsletter joins host Justin Louis on the first episode of season two of Minds Worth Meeting to discuss the future of technology and innovation. In this episode, Azeem discusses what the future of the world's most complex technologies like artificial intelligence may look like, how they will impact society, and how today’s exponential advancements in technology go to the core of our identity. Azeem also speaks to how he uses GPT-4 in his everyday work and reveals a generative AI “superpower.”
You can learn more about Azeem's work and if he may be a fit to speak at your organization's next professional development day by visiting https://sternstrategy.com/speakers/azeem-azhar/.
You can also access his Exponential Views newsletter at https://www.exponentialview.co/.
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The Best of Minds Worth Meeting Season 1
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05/10/23 • 18 min
In this final episode of season one, hosts Whitney Jennings, Justin Louis, and Kenny Conrade look back at some of the top contributions of guests from Minds Worth Meeting season 1 which focused on female experts and thought-leaders.
Guests featured include:
- Zoe Chance, expert on the power of influence and decision-making and author of Influence Is Your Superpower: The Science of Winning Hearts, Sparking Change, and Making Good Things Happen.
- Randi Caplan, Farient Advisors' Leader of marketing and business development on professional services marketing.
- Susan Stern, founder of Stern Strategy Group on building an organization from the ground up, organizational resilience and culture.
- Sheena Iyengar, Columbia Business School professor and author of The Art of Choosing and Think Bigger on the importance of decision-making and choice as well as the fundamental flaws in brainstorming.
- Dr. Nirit Pisano, licensed clinical psychologist and Chief Psychology Officer of Cognovi Labs on the power of emotions at work and in life, the sudden rise in AI and its potential effects.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Minds Worth Meeting have?
Minds Worth Meeting currently has 28 episodes available.
What topics does Minds Worth Meeting cover?
The podcast is about Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Podcasts, Technology, Business and Innovation.
What is the most popular episode on Minds Worth Meeting?
The episode title 'We're Getting Geeky With Andrew McAfee' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Minds Worth Meeting?
The average episode length on Minds Worth Meeting is 30 minutes.
How often are episodes of Minds Worth Meeting released?
Episodes of Minds Worth Meeting are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Minds Worth Meeting?
The first episode of Minds Worth Meeting was released on Feb 21, 2023.
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