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The Braintrust "Driving Change" Podcast

The Braintrust "Driving Change" Podcast

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 This podcast is dedicated to help you better understand the biology, psychology and physiology of human decision making in order to help you become a more impactful communicator and a driving force for change. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driving-change-podcast/supportAll Rights Reserved 2023 Economics
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  • Are You Coachable Enough To Win? With Tony Shipley

    Are You Coachable Enough To Win? With Tony Shipley
    Aug 25 2025
    Tony Shipley, a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of Queen City Angels, joins Jeff Bloomfield to share his journey from a Tennessee farm to building one of America’s fastest-growing tech companies and mentoring over 125 startups. Tony reveals the timeless lessons from his upbringing, the importance of intellectual curiosity and critical thinking in entrepreneurship, and why being coachable is the most underrated trait for founders. This episode is a roadmap for anyone seeking to build a meaningful business while leaving a lasting legacy. This isn’t just a conversation about startups—it’s a masterclass on building something that matters. Whether you’re a founder, executive, or aspiring leader, Tony’s wisdom will challenge how you think about success, decision-making, and leadership. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn ideas into impact—or how to avoid the mistakes that sink early-stage companies—this episode is a must-hear. Entrepreneurship is simple, not easy: Businesses succeed when they focus on customer problems, not just clever ideas. Coachability trumps confidence: Founders who “know it all” rarely get funded or scale successfully. Fail fast, learn faster: Quick iteration saves time, money, and credibility. Every founder is first selling themselves, not just their product. Networking is a superpower: Mentors and advisors are everywhere if you’re willing to ask. Intellectual curiosity and critical thinking are the twin engines of progress. Predictive programming drives unconscious decision-making—be aware of yours. Fractional expertise beats lone hero syndrome—hire where you lack skills. Legacy is built on people and memories, not exits or net worth. Ideas aren’t fragile—if you’re afraid to share them, they’re not strong enough. 00:00 – Opening & Tony’s $1B startup impact 03:45 – Growing up on a Tennessee farm: lessons for life and business 12:30 – The stages of entrepreneurship (idea → MVP → scale) 20:30 – Networking and the power of asking the right questions 23:30 – Fear, pride, and the failure coin in entrepreneurship 28:40 – Intellectual curiosity and critical thinking as superpowers 31:00 – Predictive programming and founder patterns 35:30 – Building a lasting personal and professional legacy Why You Should Listen Top 10 Takeaways Chapter Markings 39:35 – Resources and how to get started in entrepreneurship
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    43 mins
  • The 4-Step Code to Influence with Chase Hughes

    The 4-Step Code to Influence with Chase Hughes
    Aug 8 2025
    "The Hidden Scripts Controlling Your Life – And How to Take Them Back" What if the way you parent, sell, lead, or even love… isn’t really you? In this episode, Jeff Bloomfield is joined by Chase Hughes—former military interrogation trainer turned behavioral profiling expert—who reveals how your subconscious has been running scripts written when you were 8 years old. These hidden programs, designed for survival, are still dictating your daily decisions—unless you learn to rewrite them. Chase has trained Navy SEALs, Fortune 500 executives, and intelligence agencies on how to read, decode, and influence behavior ethically. From cult recruiters to AI that detects caregiver intent, Chase has seen—and built—it all. This conversation isn’t just mind-opening. It’s mind-reclaiming. If you’ve ever: walked away from a conversation, wondering why you said yes felt manipulated by media, leadership, or even your own emotions wanted to become more influential without being manipulative ...then this episode is your playbook. Chase reveals the tools used by cult recruiters, elite interrogators, and behavioral AI—and flips them for ethical everyday use. From leadership to parenting to sales, this episode is a masterclass in reclaiming your mental autonomy and becoming unhackable. Scripts Run You—Until You Rewrite Them Most adults live on autopilot, following behavioral programs formed between ages 2–12. Focus → Authority → Tribe → Emotion (F.A.T.E.) This 4-step behavioral model explains why people obey, comply, or conform—even against their own interests. Authority Is Internal, Not Hierarchical Real influence doesn’t come from titles. It comes from confidence, discipline, leadership, gratitude, and joy. Tribalism Is Natural—and Dangerous Belonging keeps us alive. But when weaponized, it becomes a tool of division and manipulation. Micro-Tribes Shape Macro Decisions Social media is training us to mistake attention for connection and pleasure for happiness. You’re More Suggestible Than You Think From cult recruiters to Kirby vacuum sales reps, Chase reveals how identity agreements are subtly formed—and exploited. Negative Dissociation = Identity Hack Labeling others (“those sheep”) makes you unconsciously adopt the opposite identity. It’s how cults recruit—and how sales are made. AI Can Detect Intent in Caregivers Chase’s latest work uses behavioral coding and neuroscience to teach AI how to detect malintent in caregivers with 98.4% accuracy. Novelty Creates Focus. Authority Seals Influence. The brain responds to the perception of authority—lab coats, titles, or confidence can all hijack trust. Ethical Persuasion Starts With Intent If someone could peek inside your mind and see your true motives—would they still say yes? 00:00 – Military roots, neuroscience passion, and Jeff’s “Junk in the Brain Trunk” 06:00 – From high school failure to Navy to bestselling author 14:00 – Why childhood scripts control your adult life 22:00 – Tribalism and the dangers of digital identity traps 30:00 – Obedience: The terrifying truth behind the Milgram experiment 36:00 – The F.A.T.E. model and how behavior is truly shaped 44:00 – Cult recruiters and identity agreements explained 49:00 – Training AI for suicide hotlines and caregiver risk 53:00 – YouTube’s Behavior Panel & Dr. Phil’s surprising email 57:00 – The PsyOp Pandemic & why Chase’s work exploded 59:00 – Real connection in an AI-generated world 1:00:00 – Final thoughts & where to find Chase's tools 🌐 Website: https://nci.university 📘 Books: The Ellipsis Manual, Behavior Ops Manual, EXIT 📺 YouTube Series: The Behavior Panel 🔬 Training Programs: Neurocognitive Intelligence University (NCI) Why You Should ListenTop 10 TakeawaysChapter Markings🔗 Links Mentioned by Guest
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    59 mins
  • Flourishing > Surviving with Dr. Chris Laszlo

    Flourishing > Surviving with Dr. Chris Laszlo
    Jul 28 2025
    In this episode, Jeff Bloomfield sits down with Dr. Chris Laszlo—professor, author, and co-founder of the Global Consciousness Institute—to explore a transformative new approach to business leadership. Drawing on decades of research and deep personal reflection, Dr. Laszlo challenges the narrow focus on profit and “sustainability” in favor of something richer: human and organizational flourishing. He introduces concepts from his book Quantum Leadership and shares why a leader’s inner world—how they connect with self, others, nature, and transcendence—may hold the key to long-term impact, innovation, and success. If you're a business leader or executive struggling to align purpose with performance, this episode is a must. Laszlo unpacks how emotional connectedness and daily practices rooted in neuroscience, not spreadsheets, create the foundation for true, regenerative leadership. His insights are especially valuable for C-suite leaders, coaches, and culture builders who want to move beyond compliance checklists and unlock real transformation. Sustainability ≠ Flourishing: Laszlo distinguishes between surviving (sustainability) and thriving (flourishing), calling for a more ambitious goal for business. Origin in Philosophy: His father, renowned systems philosopher Ervin Laszlo, sparked early reflections on systems, ethics, and purpose. Early Wake-Up Call: As a teen at a wealthy boarding school, Laszlo realized the disconnect between privilege and global inequality—igniting a lifelong purpose. Economics with a Conscience: Frustrated by ethics being an afterthought in business, he asked: “Why can’t doing good be profitable?” Flourishing Requires Inner Transformation: Real change in organizations must begin with how leaders are, not just what they do. Four Connections Matter: Lasting impact comes from daily practices that connect leaders to self, others, nature, and the transcendent. It’s Not About Time—It’s About Intent: You don’t need more hours—just more awareness in how you run meetings, lead conversations, and engage others. Quantum Science Meets Leadership: Emerging science supports the interconnectedness of all things, providing a scientific foundation for humanistic leadership. Daily Practices Matter: Laszlo identified over 110 “connectedness practices”—from running to music to mindful meetings—that enhance leadership capacity. The Future Is Conscious: Through his nonprofit (GCI.Earth), Laszlo works to scale practices that elevate global consciousness in business and beyond. 00:00 – Jeff sets the stage: leadership, communication, and purpose 04:24 – Chris’s intro and worldview on business as a force for good 06:17 – Chris's origin story: systems philosophy and a call to make a difference 12:00 – Economic education vs. ethical purpose: the inner conflict 18:28 – Redefining “sustainability” as “flourishing” 23:00 – Neuroscience of emotions: positive attractors, stress, and connectedness 26:00 – Leadership research: over 100 practices of connected CEOs 32:00 – 4 types of connectedness: self, others, nature, transcendence 39:00 – Quantum leadership and global consciousness 43:00 – AI, consciousness, and humanity’s next frontier 46:00 – Resources, books, and ways to connect with Chris 📘 Quantum Leadership (Stanford University Press, 2019) 📄 Business and Society Review (2025 Open Source Article) 🌐 Global Consciousness Institute – https://gci.earth Why You Should ListenTop 10 TakeawaysChapter MarkingsMentioned Resources & Links💼 Contact Chris on LinkedIn or via email: chris.laszlo@case.edu
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    46 mins
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