3 | Kate O'Neill Talks "Humanity"
Words With Friends, Hosted by Phil M. Jones
Release Date: 04/24/2020
6 | Crystal Washington Talks "Future"
Words With Friends, Hosted by Phil M. Jones
In today’s show of Words with Friends, Phil interviews futurist, technology strategist, and author, . Our main theme for today’s show is the word, “future”. Crystal studied hospitality before gravitating towards digital marketing, and then futurism. So what exactly is futurism? And what is the role of a futurist? Crystal explains how she uses data to drum up possible future scenarios. Her work helps organizations and people keep pace with the changing times. While most of us are aware that the shift towards newer technology is inevitable, we are still afraid of change. Can a...
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5 | Lex Gillette Talks "Vision"
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In today’s show, Phil interviews Lex Gillette, a blind paralympic athlete and motivational speaker from Raleigh, North Carolina. Our main theme for today’s show is the word, “vision”. When Lex was just 8, he lost his eyesight in a freak accident. But this did not stop him from pursuing his first love - sports. Of course, Lex’s mother and coach helped him a great deal along the way. Lex shares his initial apprehensions when he first started competing as a member of the middle-school track team. For most of us, it is difficult to fathom the difficulties that a blind person faces…let...
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4 | Chris Lambert Talks "Competition"
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In today’s show of Words with Friends, Phil interviews Chris Lambert, a former professional sprinter from England. Chris, a Harvard graduate is also an Olympian. Our main topic for today’s show is the word, “competition”. We start this show by attempting to define what competition truly means. Athletes, professionals, and entrepreneurs have to deal with competition daily. But, are you really competing with your peers? Or are YOU your biggest competitor? Chris who managed to compete at the highest levels in professional sports has some interesting insights to share on this topic. The...
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3 | Denise Jacobs Talks "Criticism"
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In today’s show of Words with Friends, Phil interviews author, speaker, and creativity evangelist Denise Jacobs. Our main theme is the word, “criticism”. Most people are not receptive to criticism. When criticized, most of us tend to become defensive and look for faults in other people instead of looking inwards. This is because pointing a finger is way easier than indulging in painful introspection. When others criticize us or we are brave enough to do some self-criticism, often we question our deep-set beliefs that we had for many years. But, is criticism really necessary for...
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2 | Tony Chatman Talks "Bias"
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In today’s show of Words with Friends, Phil interviews Tony Chatman. As a much sought-after speaker, Tony helps organizations and individuals facilitate complex conversations around diversity and inclusion both at work and in personal life. Our topic for today's show is the word, “Bias”. For the longest time, Tony deliberately steered away from talking about unconscious bias and diversity & inclusion. Being a Black guy, Tony was not sure how he would be perceived – and whether he would be able to get the right message across to his audience. Since he was a young boy, Tony has...
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1 | Welcome To Season 4
Words With Friends, Hosted by Phil M. Jones
This season is different. In this season, we're going to tackle BIG topics, BIG conversations, things that matter right now, speaking to some people that really get it. They really understand what it's like. To be coming from a different position. Now, I am not exactly sure how this season is going to shape up. This show is for you, to give you access to people you may not be aware of and to deliver you some information that perhaps you weren't aware of. This podcast has always had one simple goal. The goal is for you to show up in the world with more empathy, to understand that there are...
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13 | Season 3 Finale
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I hope you enjoyed season three of Words With Friends. We had some amazing chats with amazing friends this season. Take a listen to some of our highlights. Things are going to change up a little for next season. And I believe what we're going to do next is less about something that you're going to like and more about something that you NEED to listen to. Learn more:
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12 | Jimmy Mackin Talks "Marketing"
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In today’s show of Words with Friends, we interview , CEO, . Jimmy provides marketing services in the real estate space. The word that we have chosen to talk about in today’s show is “marketing”. We start this show by attempting to define “marketing” – an often misunderstood word. Is the purpose of marketing to grab attention? And should a marketing campaign always result in an increase in revenues? The next segment of the show will be particularly interesting as we discuss how you figure out a winning marketing angle and then correctly position yourself. To do so, you can either...
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11 | Clay Hebert Talks "Clarity"
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In today’s show, Phil interviews , creator of The Perfect Intro, The Perfect Calendar, and The Perfect Brand. Our main theme for today is the word, “clarity”. We talk about clarity from a professional point of view. As the virus continues to disrupt the livelihood of many, how can you stop, pivot, and grasp the new normal? How can you get a 30,000-foot view to truly understand what’s going on? Listeners will first learn how a mentor on your side can help you gain clarity. If you are feeling stuck and confused, a mentor can act as a sounding board to properly understand the context in...
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10 | John Ruhlin Talks "Present"
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In today’s show of Words with Friends, Phil interviews international keynote speaker, John Ruhlin. The word for today’s show is “present”. Considering the current circumstances, this word perhaps has never been more important and relevant. Right now, is it more of a challenge to “be present” as our mind tends to drift to bigger problems brought on by the pandemic. But by doing so, aren’t we being really unfair to our families and friends who are just looking to have a heartfelt conversation with us? Like most of us, John shares how he is struggling with this particular...
info_outlineIn today’s show, Phil interviews Kate O’Neill, speaker, author, an expert on better tech for business & people, & transformation.
What does humanity mean to Kate? What does “being human” mean? Is it our love and passion that makes us human? Is it our creativity? Or maybe our problem-solving skills? We kickstart today’s show by attempting to answer this rather convoluted question.
With the coronavirus outbreak bringing the whole world to a grinding halt, stresses are at an all-time high. And, fear and uncertainty are at the back of everyone’s mind.
None of us are at our best as we struggle to deal with the stresses of a work-from-home lifestyle. But how many of us remember this while dealing with our family members, colleagues, and clients? How many of us try to maintain an optimistic attitude so that we can be a source of strength to those around us?
Perhaps, displaying humanity has never been as important AND as challenging.
Because of the fallout of the current situation, Kate shares how businesses and professionals are gravitating towards a virtual marketplace/workplace at an unprecedented rate. And this has given rise to its own set of challenges.
First of all, is it really possible for us to create a digital world that exactly mirrors our physical world? Can we anticipate human needs using digital tools like Zoom and chatbots? Can we expect everyone in a virtual workplace to work with 100% honesty and accountability?
Next, Kate shares that this virtual work style will require a major mindset shift. Additionally, we speculate if this virus outbreak will cause a permanent shift in customer behavior.
Towards the end of the show, listeners will be reminded why it is important for each one of us to do our bit and fight this pandemic as a collective.
What You Will Learn In This Show
- What does humanity truly mean?
- How humanity is truly tested during challenging times
- How to strive for a better future and work for a better future in these trying time
- How to retain an optimistic outlook as you grapple with the fallout of the pandemic
- And much more!
Resources
Tech Humanist
Creative Warriors Podcast
Should a bot have to tell you it’s a bot?
Kate’s Website
Kate’s Twitter
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