• Geeks Geezers and Googlization Show

  • By: Ira S Wolfe
  • Podcast
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Geeks Geezers and Googlization Show

By: Ira S Wolfe
  • Summary

  • If you think this is just another podcast, think again. We are the voice of the most important crucial conversations confronting business leaders and people today. Our goal is to bring you better ways to reimagine tomorrow, make sense of uncertainty, and explore the impact and convergence of business, technology, and people.
    Copyright 2016-2024. Ira S Wolfe
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Episodes
  • The Science of Resilience and Well-Being: A Deep Dive with Forbes Senior Writer Tanya Tarr
    Apr 29 2024

    This month’s spotlight launches a 3-episode conversation between Joe Serio and senior science writer at Forbes and an expert in behavioral science, political campaigns, military readiness, and now an executive health coach. They explore the multifaceted concept of resilience. Whether you’re a newcomer to our podcast or a seasoned listener, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom and insights into resilience, human connection, and well-being. Whether you're a leader looking to build endurance against burnout, or anyone curious about merging wellness with resilience, this dialogue sheds light on how flexibility and relationships fuel endurance in today's world. Learn why "being bouncy" isn’t just fun, it’s necessary, and how historical resilience can inform our modern quests for a balanced life.


    Who Should Listen:
    - Leaders and managers keen on fostering resilient, innovative teams.
    - Wellness enthusiasts looking for a deeper understanding of emotional and physical health.
    - Anyone feeling the burnout of modern demands and looking for a sustainable way to cope and thrive.


    Three Key Takeaways:

    **Resilience through Flexibility: Resilience isn't about rigidity; it's about staying adaptive and "bouncy," using situational awareness to maintain your health and effectiveness in challenging times.

    **Power of Social Connections**: Longevity and health are significantly influenced by quality social relationships. Our discussion revisited historical studies like the famed Roseto effect, highlighting how tight-knit communities can directly impact heart health and overall well-being.

    **Integrated Well-Being**: Joe and Tanya explored the difference between tactical wellness and strategic well-being management, emphasizing a systems approach that aligns personal habits with broader support structures for lasting health and productivity.



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    17 mins
  • Harnessing Hope and Adaptability: The New Currency of Success
    Apr 25 2024

    Change isn’t just hard; it’s often scary. It’s so scary and hard that the anxiety, stress, and even depression result. Fortunately, there is a pathway through the darkness. The future of work is about adaptability, and hope might be the beacon of tomorrow. Hope isn’t just about fluff and dreams. It’s smart leadership that can positively reshape our futures. Explore with this AQ team of experts the profound impact of hope and optimism in overcoming challenges and spearheading change at work and in personal endeavors. Jump into the real power of keeping hopeful and the world of adaptability.

    Key Takeaways for Our Listeners

    • Harness the Power of Hope: Discover how fostering hope can be a strategic leadership tool to motivate and inspire teams, to grow and innovate.

    • Embrace Change as Opportunity: Transform your perspective on change from daunting to growth-centric, enabling personal and professional evolution.

    • Understand the AQai Model: Gain insights into ACE, a revolutionary adaptability model, and how this model acts as a roadmap for personal and organizational development.

    • Hear Why Adaptability is a “team sport:” Hear how team sports like rugby and basketball can teach us lessons in adaptability.

    About Miriam Scmidberger and Rory van der Merwe:

    Miriam Schmidberger is a Change Angle and Performance Coach. Miriam combines inner work and personality development with scientific "down-to-earthness." With various intuitive tools, she can be your fast-track guide to a powerful leader role within your life and business. Visit Miriam’s website.

    Rory van der Merwe is the author of the Hope-Shift Framework. Describing himself as a HOPER, Rory has embraced curiosity and continuous lifelong learning. He is a multi-talented professional who seamlessly integrates his skills as a psychologist, coach, project and change manager to translate strategic goals into practical, real-world outcomes. Visit Rory’s Website.

    Resources: Download Ivanti’s 2024 Everywhere Work Report.

    Watch Ivanti's Everywhere Work Video.

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    49 mins
  • Dancing with Chaos: Essential Skills to Navigate a Never Normal Future
    Apr 19 2024

    Amidst the tornado of technology and transformation, do you sometimes feel like you're two-stepping with uncertainty? Fear not, because this week’s episode of Geeks Geezers Googlization is pumping up the volume to not just survive, but THRIVE in the eye of the storm. Get ready to unpack the world of adaptability, leadership in times of chaos, and how to navigate the blistering pace of exponential change with Carly Abramowitz, author of the new book "Dancing with Chaos.” Here a few key takeaways:

    1. Adaptability Is the New Stability - Master the key skills to dance confidently with chaos: Root Yourself, Accelerate, Navigate.

    2. Tech Tectonics - Grasp how the seismic shifts in technology over the last 20 years have reshaped the choreography of our lives.

    3. Six Grounding Moves - Learn the intricate steps to feel rooted amidst the rhythm of change: hope, courage, focus, building solid relationships, creativity, and practice.

    4. The Symphony of Skills - Discover how to synchronize feeling rooted with the adaptability quotient for harmonic balance.

    5. Mindset Metamorphosis - Embrace the importance of shifting from a linear thinking pattern to a growth mindset as the global knowledge doubling accelerates.

    The chaos around us doesn't have to be the Big Bad Wolf. Instead, it's an open door if we’re brave enough to step through with a mindset tuned to innovation and possibility. Isn’t it time to start listening?

    About Carly Abramowitz

    From Boston to Paris, Carly Abramowitz has always danced to her own rhythmic beat. A graduate of Northwestern University, she's not just an innovator, she’s a dynamic force of creativity and energy in a world of constant change.

    Driven by depth, purpose, and an insatiable zest for life, Carly founded CA Consulting Group in 2005. Today, the international firm stands at the forefront of elevating leadership, sales, and communication training for global giants.

    Carly has also served as Vice President of The Kitson think tank and as the French ambassador for Singularity University.

    Website: https://caconsulting-group.com

    Book: Dancing with Chaos

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    51 mins

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