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The Reorg Podcast Network is evolving into something new. This feed will no longer be updated as we transition to the Octus Podcast Network. Our new platform offers exclusive interviews, fresh insights, and deeper analysis on the latest trends in finance. Follow us on the Octus Podcast Network for a richer experience, and stay tuned as we continue to grow and deliver content that keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Subscribe to our new feed to continue your journey with us!
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Madison and Wall's Brian Wieser digs nto how the advertising business really works. Subscribe for analysis, insight and more about advertising, media and technology trends. Access more M&W research summaries and analysis by subscribing to our complimentary Saturday newsletter at https://madisonandwall.substack.com/. To learn about becoming a paid subscriber or advertising with us, reach out to Brian at [email protected].
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Workday Playdate

Erin Diehl | Business Improv Edutainer, Failfluencer, Keynote Speaker

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*TOP 1% GLOBAL PODCAST* Pssst…it’s your work bestie again tapping you on the shoulder telling you to take a breather from sending another email because I’ve got some tea–piping hot, actually. I’m Erin Diehl, founder of improve it!(AKA, your work bestie), and I’m going to take you on a much needed excursion from your workday from the comfort of your very own headphones. Every Wednesday, your Workday Playdate will give you research-based, tangible strategies to transform yourself through impro ...
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How I Scaled My Team

Stoke Talent & Listen

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Have you ever wondered how unicorns scale their teams? How do team leaders handle upskilling? or how do they hire top talents and freelancers in today's workforce revolution? We did! That's why Shahar Erez, Co-founder, and CEO of Stoke Talent, and Romi Davidor, Stoke’s Marketing Manager, started a podcast just for it. How I Scaled My Team uncovers how executives of some of the fastest-growing tech companies build teams for success. In each episode, we will learn how to hire top talents, when ...
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People Driven Development

Eddie Flaisler, Morgan VanDerLeest

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There are a number of ways to develop software: Test-driven, Behavior-driven, Product-driven, Customer-driven (to name a few). But once you move into engineering leadership, you're no longer dealing with software directly. It's all about People Driven Development. How do you work with people to drive this engineering product forward? How do you manage people so they feel seen, respected, emotionally safe, challenged, and empowered? How do you deliver business results and also focus relentles ...
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In this week's episode of the Madison and Wall podcast we review our latest work, including publications on the impact of AI on agencies, news from Accenture related to its presence in media and corportate reorganization and several news items from ad tech relevant to the broader advertising industry.…
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Description Michael Goldstein and Pierre Rochard discuss Daniel Krawisz's 2015 article "Bitcoin as a Store of Value, Unit of Account, and Medium of Exchange." Featuring Michael Goldstein: https://x.com/bitstein Pierre Rochard: https://x.com/BitcoinPierre Links & Resources "Bitcoin as a Store of Value, Unit of Account, and Medium of Exchange" by Dan…
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In today’s Workday Playdate Snack, we’re talking about the kind of trust fall that doesn’t involve closing your eyes and hoping Linda from Accounting catches you. Nope—we’re talking about the invisible, emotional kind. The one that happens during reorgs, layoffs, and those delightfully vague “strategic shifts” when your team is quietly wondering, “…
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In today’s Workday Playdate Snack, we’re tackling the hybrid work headache—and no, we’re not talking about the flickering office lights or the ancient coffee machine no one remembers how to clean. We’re talking about the emotional fog that creeps in when your team is half-on-Zoom, half-in-person, and 100% disconnected. The Problem: You’ve asked you…
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In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin explores what every team—at work and at home—needs more of: play. Joined by real-life partners and improv powerhouses Greg Tavares and Amber Nash, this episode dives into how playful communication can defuse tension, deepen connection, and make conflict feel a whole lot less... combative. Greg, an improv te…
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In today’s Workday Playdate Snack, we’re talking about the kind of conflict resolution that doesn’t involve a six-part text thread or passive-aggressive dishwasher loading. We’re diving into how playfulness—yes, even mid-fight—can be your secret weapon for stronger, happier relationships. Whether it’s your partner, roommate, or that one family memb…
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In this week's episode of the Madison and Wall podcast we review what happens next for WPP in light of its CEO change, our newest advertising agency forecast, Warner Bros. Discovery's break-up, Bell Media’s ad tech partnerships, the future of TV/video buying and more.By Madison and Wall
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Description Michael Goldstein and Pierre Rochard discuss Daniel Krawisz's 2014 article "Bitcoin is the Best Unit of Account." Featuring Michael Goldstein: https://x.com/bitstein Pierre Rochard: https://x.com/BitcoinPierre Links & Resources "Bitcoin is the Best Unit of Account" by Daniel Krawisz The SNI Mempool Crash Course in Bitcoin Political Econ…
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In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin tackles one of the toughest parts of leadership: layoffs. When budgets shrink and change feels unavoidable, how do you show up with empathy, clarity, and integrity? Spoiler: it’s not just about delivering the news—it's about leading through uncertainty with heart. From the emotional toll of workforce reduct…
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Description Michael Goldstein and Pierre Rochard discuss Daniel Krawisz's 2014 article "How to Market Bitcoin." Featuring Michael Goldstein: https://x.com/bitstein Pierre Rochard: https://x.com/BitcoinPierre Links & Resources "How to Market Bitcoin" by Daniel Krawisz The SNI Mempool Crash Course in Bitcoin Political Economy Support the Show The Sat…
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In this powerful episode of Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with Reshma Saujani—founder of Girls Who Code, CEO of Moms First, and author of Pay Up—for a no-holds-barred conversation about what it really takes to thrive as a woman in today’s workplace. Spoiler: it's not just about negotiating harder or leaning in. It's about rewriting the entire pl…
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In today’s Workday Playdate Snack, we’re serving up some truth for anyone who’s ever screamed into their steering wheel after a one-on-one like, “How does Brad STILL make more than me?” If you’ve ever been underpaid, undervalued, or under-celebrated—this snack is for you. The Problem: Here’s the tea: Women are doing the absolute most. More emotiona…
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Description Michael Goldstein and Pierre Rochard discuss Daniel Krawisz's 2014 article "Bitcoin Has No Image Problem." Featuring Michael Goldstein: https://x.com/bitstein Pierre Rochard: https://x.com/BitcoinPierre Links & Resources "Bitcoin Has No Image Problem" by Daniel Krawisz Silk Road seizure price chart "Eppur si muove" The SNI Mempool Crash…
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In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin flips the script on traditional leadership by spotlighting the power of the quiet ones. Through a playful and practical lens, she explores how introverted teammates can be supported, celebrated, and set up to thrive—not just survive—in today’s fast-paced work environments. Erin shares five improv-inspired l…
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In today’s Workday Playdate Snack, we’re sending a leadership love letter to the quiet ones—the deep thinkers, the spreadsheet whisperers, the back-row observers who see everything. Because if you’ve ever left a meeting thinking, “Why didn’t they speak up?” or “I wish I’d said that…”—this snack’s for you. The Problem: Okay, picture this: You’re in …
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On this week's M&W Podcast we review our take on the potential consequences for foreign capital investment that may follow from tax policy changes in the US, go over new TV data we published on pay TV subscriptions, video ad loads and video spending and assess the news of Publicis' acquisition of a new influencer agency.…
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Description Michael Goldstein and Pierre Rochard discuss Daniel Krawisz's 2014 article "I Love Bitcoin's Volatility." Featuring Michael Goldstein: https://x.com/bitstein Pierre Rochard: https://x.com/BitcoinPierre Links & Resources "I Love Bitcoin's Volatility" by Daniel Krawisz The SNI Mempool Crash Course in Bitcoin Political Economy Support the …
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In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin welcomes keynote speaker, facilitator, and introverted powerhouse Cristy von to the mic for a conversation that redefines what it means to lead from a place of quiet strength. Together, they dig into the surprising overlap between improv and introversion, showing how safe spaces, self-awareness, and a littl…
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In today’s Workday Playdate Snack, we’re giving the quiet leaders in the room a standing ovation—and a strategy. Because if you’ve ever felt invisible in loud leadership spaces, this one’s for you. The Problem: Corporate culture often rewards the boldest brainstormer, the fastest talker, the loudest voice. But what if you’re the deep thinker, the o…
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Eddie and Morgan dive into a challenging listener's question about navigating a reverse merger opportunity amidst failing technology due diligence in a small FinTech startup. Special guest Robin Atwood, a seasoned engineering leader at Nuro, joins to shed light on technology due diligence, touching on critical topics like security, operational resi…
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Description Michael Goldstein and Pierre Rochard discuss Daniel Krawisz's 2016 article "It's Not About the Technology, It's About the Money." Featuring Michael Goldstein: https://x.com/bitstein Pierre Rochard: https://x.com/BitcoinPierre Links & Resources "It's Not About the Technology, It's About the Money" by Daniel Krawisz The SNI Mempool Crash …
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In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin takes the mic solo to spotlight a crucial topic often overlooked in hustle culture: self-care as a leadership strategy. Drawing from her own experience, she unpacks the often-misunderstood concept of introverted leadership and why rest, boundaries, and joy aren't just nice-to-haves, but non-negotiables for …
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In today’s Workday Playdate Snack, we’re tackling the kind of tired a nap can’t fix. Because if your soul is sighing—not just your body—this one’s for you. The Problem: You’re not just exhausted from meetings, deadlines, and life logistics. You’re tired because you’re performing all day and rarely just being. You’re juggling ten roles at once—boss,…
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On this week's M&W Podcast, we provide our regular take on new economic data, advertising industry earnings results and more. We also summarize our original research of the week. Plus, our Advertising 101 series continues with a focus on digital advertising – and programmatic advertising in particular – with Dentsu Media’s global addressable lead, …
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Description Michael Goldstein and Pierre Rochard discuss Daniel Krawisz's 2014 article "Appcoins Are Snake Oil." Featuring Michael Goldstein: https://x.com/bitstein Pierre Rochard: https://x.com/BitcoinPierre Links & Resources "Appcoins Are Snake Oil by Daniel Krawisz "Cypherpunks Wear Suits" (X post) by Rob Hamilton "Austrian Definitions of the Su…
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Rha Goddess (Intentional Ambition: Redefining Success in a Post-Pandemic World) is a soul coach, author, cultural innovator, and founder of Move The Crowd. Rha Goddess returns to Workday Playdate to unpack what it means to lead with clarity, rest, and purpose in a world still recovering from burnout. She and Erin explore how our definitions of succ…
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In today’s Workday Playdate snack, we’re talking about moving beyond the checklist version of success—and finding work that actually energizes you. The Problem: You’ve hit the career milestones, but something still feels off. You’re busy, sure—but not fulfilled. That’s not laziness or burnout. It’s misalignment. The Improv Hack to Try: “The Commerc…
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On this week’s M&W Podcast we summarize our take on the latest GDP data, a critique of Mark Zuckerberg’s take on how AI-driven advertising will impact GDP, second quarter ad results and much more. Plus, on this week's podcast, our Advertising 101 series continues with a focus on digital advertising with Scott Ensign, chief strategy officer of indep…
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Description Michael Goldstein and Pierre Rochard discuss Daniel Krawisz's 2014 article "The Coming Demise of the Altcoins (And What You Can Do to Hasten It)." Featuring Michael Goldstein: https://x.com/bitstein Pierre Rochard: https://x.com/BitcoinPierre Links & Resources "The Coming Demise of the Altcoins (And What You Can Do to Hasten It)" by Dan…
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Dr. Adam Dorsay (Super Psyched: The Power of the 4 Types of Connection) is an author, psychologist, TEDx speaker, and podcast host. Dr. Adam Dorsay joins Workday Playdate to talk about the four kinds of connection that can radically transform your life, why enthusiasm is a secret superpower, and how adult friendships are often more vital—and more f…
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In today’s Workday Playdate snack, we’re talking about how to stop hating your job—and maybe even enjoy the humans you work with. The Problem: If you’re dreading Slack pings, counting down to Friday, or secretly fantasizing about moving to a remote island with zero meetings… it might not just be burnout. It might be a connection problem. We spend 9…
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On this week’s M&W Podcast, no Ads 101 - back soon! - we review the meaning of the latest consumer sentiment data for the advertising industry and summarize the work we did this week which included the following pieces: Large Marketer CEO and CFO Commentary for Week Ending April 25, 2025: Capital One, Colgate, Keurig Dr. Pepper, P&G + Unilever IPG'…
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Description Michael Goldstein and Pierre Rochard discuss Daniel Krawisz's 2013 article "The Problem with Altcoins." Featuring Michael Goldstein: https://x.com/bitstein Pierre Rochard: https://x.com/BitcoinPierre Links & Resources "The Problem with Altcoins" by Daniel Krawisz Historical altcoin chart (08/22/2013) BIP 0050 "A complete history of Bitc…
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John Diehl is the head of talent development, a results-oriented HR professional, and Erin’s life partner. John joins the Workday Playdate to share his perspective on infertility, what it means to let go of a “fix it” mentality, and why having a core support group is instrumental to processing life events. Inside This Episode: Why men may feel pres…
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In today’s Workday Playdate snack, we’re talking about vulnerability at work and why speaking up might be the boldest move you make all week. The Problem: We’re taught to keep it polished and professional. But when life—grief, burnout, infertility—shows up, we go quiet. That silence creates distance. Between teammates. Between leaders. Even within …
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On this week’s M&W Podcast we summarize our take on what happens if Meta and Alphabet are forced by courts to sell parts of their businesses, the latest earnings results from Publicis and Omnicom and hear from Greg McLelland, Madison and Wall's new General Manager of Canada / CRO Advisory Practice Lead. Plus, on this week's podcast, our Advertising…
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Michael Goldstein and Pierre Rochard discuss Daniel Krawisz's 2014 article "The Correct Strategy of Bitcoin Entrepreneurship," and why there should be more bitcoin podcasts. Featuring Michael Goldstein: https://x.com/bitstein Pierre Rochard: https://x.com/BitcoinPierre Links & Resources "The Correct Strategy of Bitcoin Entrepreneurship" by Daniel K…
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Jay Fields is an author, somatic coach, and experiential educator. Jay joins the Workday Playdate to discuss the importance of setting boundaries, the emotional complexities of relationships, and how to navigate communication overload while maintaining empathy. Jay introduces the “Hey Wait” technique, a simple yet powerful tool for asserting yourse…
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Today, we’re talking about why teams hesitate to speak up and how to change that. If you’ve ever felt like your voice doesn’t matter in meetings, that stops now. The Problem – Why Teams Aren’t Engaged: When a leader asks, “Any questions?” and no one speaks, it’s not because there’s nothing to say. It’s because people don’t feel safe to share. When …
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On this week’s M&W Podcast we summarize our analysis of near-term scenarios for the economy and advertising industry, explore what an EU tax on digital advertising would do, what a tarrif on pharmaceutical advertising would do, Havas' latest results and much more. Plus, on this week's podcast, our Advertising 101 series continues with a focus on ou…
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Description Michael Goldstein and Pierre Rochard discuss Daniel Krawisz's 2014 article "Bitcoin's Compound Rewards." Featuring Michael Goldstein: https://x.com/bitstein Pierre Rochard: https://x.com/BitcoinPierre Links & Resources "Bitcoin's Compound Rewards" by Daniel Krawisz The SNI Mempool Crash Course in Bitcoin Political Economy Support the Sh…
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What happens when the path to family doesn’t go as planned? In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin gets deeply personal, sharing her journey through secondary infertility—a topic that too often goes unspoken. From the rollercoaster of IVF to the emotional weight of grief and resilience, she opens up about the heartbreak, the healing, and the pow…
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Today, we’re talking about something you can use anytime, anywhere: flipping fear into fuel. If you want to turn challenges into courageous choices, you’re in the right place. The Problem: Why We Freeze at the Edge of Big Decisions Ever find yourself standing at a crossroads, knowing the bold choice is the right one, but feeling stuck? That’s your …
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Morgan and Eddie delve into the complex topic of ethics in engineering leadership. They explore the four primary goals of ethical tech development: protecting people from harm, treating people fairly, enabling people to understand and challenge decisions, and safeguarding rights and freedoms. They cover frameworks such as IEEE, ACM, and IFIP's code…
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On this week’s M&W Podcast we summarize our analysis of high ad-intensity categories of imports, the specific impact of announced tariff policies on Amazon, Meta and the broader industry, review Stagwell’s investor day and look at new data we published around independent agencies. Plus, on this week's podcast, our Advertising 101 series continues w…
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Description Michael Goldstein and Pierre Rochard discuss Daniel Krawisz's 2014 article "I'm Hoarding Bitcoins, and No You Can't Have Any." Featuring Michael Goldstein: https://x.com/bitstein Pierre Rochard: https://x.com/BitcoinPierre Links & Resources "I'm Hoarding Bitcoins, and No You Can't Have Any" by Daniel Krawisz Hal Finney on possibility of…
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What if one wish could change everything? In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with Dana and her family to talk about the incredible journey of how a single wish turned a shy, quiet dreamer into a bold, confident leader. Through the power of Make-A-Wish, Dana found her voice—and a love for beluga whales along the way. We dive into th…
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