Best Core Loop Podcasts (2025)

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Take Back Your Time - Volatility, Pliability, and Agency and Your Obligations.mp3 14:30

1d ago14:30

14:30

This episode provides tactical ways to own your time, reduce meeting load and obligations, and regain agency, especially when feeling burnt out. You'll learn how to use a simple two-part model focusing on Pliability and Volatility to evaluate your tasks and meetings and make intentional choices about how you spend your time. Learn how owning your t…

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How To Keep Employees From Being Lazy or Freeloading 4:52

4d ago4:52

4:52

So many business owners get frustrated because they feel like many times employees are freeloading or they're just lazy throughout the day. And the more we talk about this, the more we realize that many people think it has to do with the generations. Does it? I'm not sure. Hey, it's Scott Beebe with Business On Purpose and I'm super excited to be a…

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The Dickie & Donny Show: Episode 4- What's REALLY Going On With Your Cash Flow 22:34

7d ago22:34

22:34

Feeling stuck trying to forecast your revenue or make hiring decisions with confidence? In this episode, BOP Coaches Shawn “Dickie” Stinson, Brandon “Donny” Gray, and Head of Coaching Thomas "Doc" Joyner break down how the right financial tools bring clarity to your business—and sanity to your schedule. ✅ Spotting hidden holes in your cash flow ✅ U…

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Iteration or Target State Planning 15:29

8d ago15:29

15:29

This episode explores the dichotomy between iterative planning and target state planning in software development, discussing the benefits and drawbacks of each approach and providing decision factors to help you choose the most appropriate method for your situation. Understand the core difference between iterative planning, which emphasises agility…

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Mars, Potions, and Streamlining Tech: A Conversation About Creativity and Innovation - JsJ 674 1:22:20

11d ago1:22:20

1:22:20

In this episode, we dive into a mix of recommendations and a behind-the-scenes look at our podcasting journey. First, we share our love for Revolutions, the podcast by Mike Duncan, where he takes listeners through major historical revolutions, from the English and French Revolutions to the Russian Revolution and beyond. It's a fascinating, deep div…

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How To Build A Loyal Crew and Retain Top Talent When "Nobody Wants To Work Anymore" 5:34

11d ago5:34

5:34

Tonight, Shawn and I—one of our coaches—are heading up to the Northeast where we've been invited to speak and present to a group of contractors in Providence, Rhode Island at the JLC LIVE convention. We're super excited about it. When we attend trade shows and talk to contractors—or really, any other business owners—we hear a common refrain: "Nobod…

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The Dickie & Donny Show: Episode 3- Why Your Core Values Matter More Than You Think 28:52

14d ago28:52

28:52

Struggling to define what makes your business unique? In this episode, BOP Business Coaches Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray explore the power of Unique Core Values—the key to building a business that reflects your vision and stands out in your industry. ✅ Crafting core values that resonate with your team ✅ Defining what makes your b…

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Three Principles of Preparedness - Mitigate Risks and Capitalize On Opportunities 15:02

15d ago15:02

15:02

This episode delves into practical principles for navigating the unexpected in your life and career. Rather than attempting to predict specific events, the focus is on cultivating resilience and optionality by identifying vulnerabilities in your systems and adopting a proactive mindset to transform potential challenges into strategic advantages. • …

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Episode #49 - How to Master Conflict Resolution 11:59

17d ago11:59

11:59

Learning to navigate conflicts is not really a choice in today's organizations. It is an imperative. In this episode, I explain what conflict resolution is, why it's an essential skill and how to approach the conflict process. I offer four steps: 1) Try to see the situation from the other person’s point of view; 2) Pinpoint what the conflict is rea…

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A Simple, One-Page Way To Forecast Your Unpredictable Business Revenue 6:34

18d ago6:34

6:34

Hey, we'll have a business owner come up to us and go, "I just can't sleep." You know, we’ll say, “Hey, how was your night last night?” “I didn't sleep very well.” “Well, why not?” “Because my head's constantly spinning, constantly thinking about everything that's downstream and I can't seem to get my head around it.” This is a common refrain that …

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Building 50 Apps in 50 Days: The Power of Boring Stacks with Kelvin - JsJ_673 1:00:49

18d ago1:00:49

1:00:49

In this episode, we dive into an engaging conversation with Kelvin, where we explore his approach to full-stack JavaScript development and the power of using simple, stable technologies to speed up app development. Kelvin shares his exciting project, "Project 50," where he’s challenging himself to build 50 apps in 50 days, highlighting the importan…

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Why Altérra's CEO is 'very, very confident' about its $250bn mobilisation goal 32:50

18d ago32:50

32:50

One of the many big unanswered questions in climate finance is how to channel capital to the Global South, where it is arguably needed the most. The global impact investing market is now worth $1.57 trillion, according to the Global Impact Investing Network’s latest market sizing, though less than one-quarter of this reaches growth markets. Meanwhi…

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The Dickie & Donny Show: Episode 2- What’s Holding Your Team Back? Discover the Big 5 Feedback Loop! 24:09

21d ago24:09

24:09

Feeling the pressure build in your business? In this episode, BOP Business Coaches Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray dive into the Big 5 Feedback Loop—a simple rhythm of communication that keeps your team engaged, aligned, and growing together. ✅ Real-time performance check-ins ✅ Consistent accountability ✅ Space for honest feedback ✅…

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Did I Get That Right? - A High Leverage Habit that Requires Virtually Zero Skill 13:28

21d ago13:28

13:28

This episode introduces a simple yet highly effective communication habit that can be adopted by anyone to significantly reduce the risk of misunderstandings and enhance connection. It explores how this practice, which requires thoughtful communication but no special skills, can benefit individuals at all career levels. Discover why misunderstandin…

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Contractors Should Use This Simple Spreadsheet To See If They Are "Making" Money 6:09

25d ago6:09

6:09

Hey, we say all the time that for contractors, the tools of your trade are not hammers, nails, levels, all of that. The tools of your trade—especially in project management—are calculators, calendars, subdivided bank accounts, and spreadsheets. And so I wanted to dive into that today. There are a lot of contractors trying to figure out job to job. …

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Breaking Into Tech: Lessons from My Career Path - JsJ 672 44:11

25d ago44:11

44:11

This episode is a little different—thanks to a U.S. holiday, I’m flying solo. But that just means we get to have a one-on-one chat! I dive into my career journey—not to brag, but to offer insights for anyone feeling stuck, of how my inventor grandfather sparked my early interest in tech, how I transitioned from electrical engineering to computer en…

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The Dickie & Donny Show: Episode 1- The Secret to Team Meetings That Actually Work 16:14

28d ago16:14

16:14

Tired of team meetings that feel like a waste of time? It’s time to take them from boring to breakthrough. Join BOP Business Coaches Shawn Stinson and Brandon Gray as they discuss team meetings on "The Dickie & Donny Show." In this episode, we break down the 5 key elements of effective team meetings that keep your team aligned, focused, and product…

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Meta Models - Logarithmic Returns 12:08

1M ago12:08

12:08

This episode introduces a valuable meta-tool for understanding the generic shapes of models, focusing specifically on the concept of logarithmic relationships and how they manifest as diminishing returns in various aspects of our lives and work. Understanding these patterns can help us make more informed decisions about where to invest our time and…

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Open and Shut Q&A: Case Closed 1:50:45

1M ago1:50:45

1:50:45

Another campaign closed, the cast assembles to answer your questions and bring the secrets of Open and Shut to light! ---Our show contains fantasy violence (and the occasional foul language), treat us like a PG-13 program!--- Rolling with Difficulty Patreon: patreon.com/rollingwithdifficulty Rolling with Difficulty Discord: https://discord.gg/6uAyc…

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Pioneers of Computing: A Journey Through Tech History with Bob Martin - JsJ 671 1:09:49

1M ago1:09:49

1:09:49

In this episode, we dive into a fascinating mix of tech history, personal stories, and entertainment recommendations. We chat with Bob Martin, who shares insights from his new book, offering a look back at the pioneers of computing, including early breakthroughs and the industry's evolution. Bob talks about the challenges of leaving out influential…

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How To manage your cash so it flows predictability and freely 8:41

1M ago8:41

8:41

When you're a business owner, you struggle so much with cash flow. It seems when we have these conversations with so many different business owners, one of the biggest questions we get all the time has to do with various elements of cash flow. These questions come to us at different times and in different ways. Hey, it's Scott Beebe with Business o…

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Lecture | Héctor Álvarez "Dilating Time: Tempo as Contemplative Tool in Ota Shogo’s Poetics of Deceleration" 1:02:26

1M ago1:02:26

1:02:26

Héctor Álvarez | Theater Studies, Emory University "Dilating Time: Tempo as Contemplative Tool in Ota Shogo’s Poetics of Deceleration" This talk explores Ota Shogo's groundbreaking wordless play "The Water Station" as a paradigm of temporal expansion in contemporary theater, examining how extreme deceleration creates unique spaces for audience refl…

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Capricorn's bet on Closed Loop and the circular economy 12:19

1M ago12:19

12:19

Capricorn Investment Group is an unusual organisation. Born from the private wealth of billionaire and former eBay president Jeff Skoll, it now operates a number of different sustainability-oriented strategies from its bases in New York and Palo Alto, and acts as an outsourced chief investment officer for other foundations and endowments alongside …

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Dimensional Reframing - Think Along a New Axis 12:57

1M ago12:57

12:57

This episode introduces the concept of dimensional reframing as a tool to gain new perspectives on problems and facilitate decision-making by considering a new dimension. • Learn how adding a new dimension to a problem can overcome limited perception and lead to new insights. • Discover how applying the dimension of time to bug management can help …

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Take Control of Your Cash: A Simple Strategy for Contractor Financial Health 4:05

1M ago4:05

4:05

We typically work with business owners between three and 100 employees. That’s usually the range where those businesses don’t yet have a full-time, full-scale CFO (Chief Financial Officer). They may have a controller or other roles, but it’s one of those areas where owners are left wondering, “How do we track our money if we don’t have someone dedi…

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Open and Shut Season 2 Episode 10: "Closed Loop" 4:51:38

1M ago4:51:38

4:51:38

Their ducks in a row, the detectives of Open and Shut have one final case to solve. The rescue of Evrard begins now. The Loop will be broken. Thank you for listening to the Open and Shut campaign from Rolling with Difficulty! It has been our honor and our joy to have you out on the streets of Sigil with us. The pod will be back this summer for camp…

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Chesterton's Fence - Why You Should Think Twice Before Rewriting That Project 8:50

1M ago8:50

8:50

This episode explores the concept of Chesterton's fence, a principle that advises against removing or altering something without first understanding its original purpose. • Understand the core message of Chesterton's fence: before getting rid of an existing system, process, or code, take the time to understand why it was put there in the first plac…

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Inequality as a systemic risk 27:11

1M ago27:11

27:11

The risks that climate change and biodiversity loss pose to portfolios have become more understood in recent years. However, inequality, as well as social risks and opportunities, remain difficult to understand and evaluate. The Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures is seeking to address this. The initiative is developing…

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Lecture | Shay Welch "The Bio-Psycho-Social Affect Loop, HyperSensitivity, and Radical Embodied Cognition" 1:19:30

1M ago1:19:30

1:19:30

Shay Welch | Associate Professor of Philosophy | Spelman College "The Bio-Psycho-Social Affect Loop, HyperSensitivity, and Radical Embodied Cognition" If you would like to become an AFFILIATE of the Center, please let us know. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get updates on our latest videos. Follow along with us on Instagram | Facebook NOTE: Th…

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Open and Shut Season 2 Episode 9: "Immortal Peril" 5:02:10

2M ago5:02:10

5:02:10

In order to clear their names in the eyes of Sigil's more powerful factions, the detectives of Open and Shut must steal from the Dead themselves. Information is gathered, every boon is called in, and the Mortuary looms as the Chronosphere beckons. They cannot fail, but do they have the brains to succeed? ---Our show contains fantasy violence (and t…

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Making employee ownership the core of an investment strategy 19:53

2M ago19:53

19:53

Thanks to initiatives such as Ownership Works, a growing number of private markets firms have begun to integrate employee ownership schemes. However, few firms have gone further in this regard than Apis & Heritage Capital Partners. Founded in 2020, the firm finances the conversion of companies with substantial Black, Indigenous and People of Color …

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Reframing Areas of Growth to Your Manager 11:50

2M ago11:50

11:50

This episode discusses how to reframe areas of growth identified in performance reviews with your manager, turning potential weaknesses into strategic strengths. It emphasizes focusing on excelling in your existing strengths rather than spreading efforts thinly across all areas of improvement. Understand why it's misguided to immediately convert a …

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Episode 48 - Tips on Strategic Thinking 6:48

2M ago6:48

6:48

When you are told you need to be more strategic, it's tempting to feel defensive. But it is more productive to take the feedback in stride and demonstrate your skill proactively. We will share how to make this integral part of your leadership more visible to others.By Linda Michaels

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Episode 47 - The HR Checklist: Top Must-Haves Every Business Needs 7:12

2M ago7:12

7:12

Before we jump into the checklist, let’s talk about why HR matters. At its core, HR isn’t just about managing people—it’s about protecting your business and fostering growth. From compliance with labor laws to building a strong company culture, HR touches every part of your operations. If you don’t have the basics in place, you’re leaving your busi…

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Open and Shut Season 2 Episode 8: "Rotten to the Core" 4:15:11

2M ago4:15:11

4:15:11

Content Warning: Fungi, Disease, Medical Malpractice, Austin is Gross (Again) The detectives of Open and Shut may be reeling from retaliation from the Fortune's Wheel, but they are professionals, and they have a case. They open investigation into the new mysterious disease on the streets of Sigil, and quickly find the source may be more deeper and …

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We're Level Seven! 6:25

2M ago6:25

6:25

Delayed in posting as Sophia battles the turbo-cold (and loses on the front of "forgetting the level up existed,") enjoy this little bonus teaser of abilities to come! ---Our show contains fantasy violence (and the occasional foul language), treat us like a PG-13 program!--- Kyana and Finbar Pin Pack Available Now! Preorder for yourself at: https:/…

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Beyond Aesthetics: What the Next Generation of Frameworks Should Offer - JsJ_670 1:15:20

2M ago1:15:20

1:15:20

In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, our host Charles Max Wood, panelist Dan Shappir, and special guest Yoav Abrahami, CTO of Wix Enterprise, engage in a fascinating discussion on the evolving landscape of web frameworks. They dive into the functional and nonfunctional requirements of frameworks, the emerging innovations in meta frameworks, and th…

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Owning and Requesting Forward-Framed Feedback 9:12

2M ago9:12

9:12

This episode provides a tactical question to elicit useful feedback by taking responsibility for seeking it out and framing the request in a way that encourages advice rather than judgment. Understand that your manager giving you feedback is your responsibility, which means you should actively seek it out rather than waiting. Discover how a simple …

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What Are The Hidden Financial Drains Affecting Your Business? 6:05

2M ago6:05

6:05

In our time with business owners, a lot of the headache has less to do with finding the products and services. The innovation usually comes pretty easy for entrepreneurs. But the reality of finding and filling these financial drains in the business is what really can cause the challenge. Hey, it's Scott Beebe with Business On Purpose, and a heads-u…

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Open and Shut Season 2 Episode 7: "Crime and Consequence" 3:46:21

2M ago3:46:21

3:46:21

Business as usual has resumed and our detectives are back on their regular cases. As they investigate another mysterious illness, they find old enemies are finally making moves, and their "usual" might be anything but... ---Our show contains fantasy violence (and the occasional foul language), treat us like a PG-13 program!--- Kyana and Finbar Pin …

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