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Mitch Joel
Six Pixels of Separation - Mitch Joel’s weekly conversation with business leaders, thinkers, innovators and cultural icons. The show is about insights and provocations on brands, consumers, technology, business and how connected we’ve all become.
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Sep 19, 2021 • 59min
SPOS #793 - Ben Mezrich On GameStop, Facebook And Other Crazy Stories
Welcome to episode #793 of Six Pixels of Separation. Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - Episode #793 - Host: Mitch Joel. With a writing career spanning close to two decades, Ben Mezrich has authored over twenty books, including the wildly successful Bringing Down the House - The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions, which spent sixty-three weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, sold over 2 million copies in fifteen languages, and was adapted into the #1 box office movie, 21. His book, The Accidental Billionaires - The Founding of Facebook, a Tale of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal was adapted into the movie, The Social Network, and was #1 at the box office, won Golden Globes for best picture, best director, best adapted screenplay, best score, and was nominated for 8 Oscars, winning three including Best Adapted Screenplay. Ben is the only non-fiction author to have two number one box office movie adaptations, which has earned him the title of Sexiest Author on People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive List. Ben also co-writes a middle grade fiction series, Charlie Numbers, with his wife Tonya. Ben also recently joined the writers room for the hit TV show, Billions. Ben's latest book is, The Antisocial Network - The GameStop Short Squeeze and the Ragtag Group of Amateur Traders That Brought Wall Street to Its Knees. In short, Ben loves chasing the craziest stories that are rocking the headlines. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 58:56. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with Ben Mezrich. The Antisocial Network - The GameStop Short Squeeze and the Ragtag Group of Amateur Traders That Brought Wall Street to Its Knees. Bringing Down the House - The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions. The Accidental Billionaires - The Founding of Facebook, a Tale of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal. Ben’s other books. Follow Ben on Twitter. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

Sep 12, 2021 • 51min
SPOS #792 - Juliet Funt On Beating Busyness
Welcome to episode #792 of Six Pixels of Separation. Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - Episode #792 - Host: Mitch Joel. She's known as a "tough-love" advisor to Fortune 500 companies. Juliet Funt is a keynote speaker and Founder of the efficiency training firm, Juliet Funt Group. Juliet is also the author of the newly-published book, A Minute to Think - Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, And Do Your Best Work. She is an evangelist for freeing the potential of companies by unburdening their talent from busywork, and she has brought her powerful concepts to brands like Spotify, National Geographic, Vans, Sephora, and beyond. According to Juliet: "The global workforce today is so fried that it belongs in a food booth of a county fair. We’re relentlessly behind the curve, dousing fires everywhere, and our 3 a.m. insomnia provides the only unscheduled thinking time of the day." This pandemic hasn't helped. Want to rethink your productivity and workflow? Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 50:50. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with Juliet Funt. A Minute to Think - Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, And Do Your Best Work. Juliet Funt Group. Follow Juliet on LinkedIn. Follow Juliet on Twitter. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

Sep 5, 2021 • 56min
SPOS #791 - Jim Lecinski On Artificial Intelligence In Marketing
Welcome to episode #791 of Six Pixels of Separation. Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - Episode #791 - Host: Mitch Joel. One of the first big companies that I spoke for was Google. It was in the early 2000s. The sales team was small, but growing. Google had just acquired YouTube, and they were holding a summit at their original Silicon Valley campus to engage retailers with Google ads. One of the people who became a personal champion for my work at Google was Jim Lecinski (along with people like John McAteer, Chris O’Neill, Avinash Kaushik, and several others). Jim has spent close to 30 years in the marketing industry, including notably twelve years at Google, where he was Vice President of Customer Solutions for the Americas. He's also previously held leadership roles at major advertising agencies. Currently, he's a marketing educator and advisor. His focus areas are marketing strategy, brand strategy, digital transformation and the application of AI to marketing. Jim is currently a Clinical Associate Professor of Marketing at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management where he teaches Marketing Strategy and Omni-Channel Marketing Distribution Strategy in the MBA program. If you ever heard of Google's famed ZMOT (Zero Moment of Truth in 2011), that was Jim. Now he's back with a new book (along with co-author, Raj Venkatesan) titled, The AI Marketing Canvas - A Five Stage Roadmap to Implementing Artificial Intelligence in Marketing. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 56:11. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with Jim Lecinski. The AI Marketing Canvas - A Five Stage Roadmap to Implementing Artificial Intelligence in Marketing. Raj Venkatesan. Follow Jim on LinkedIn. Follow Jim on Twitter. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

Aug 29, 2021 • 52min
SPOS #790 - Dave McKeown On The Self-Evolved Leader
Welcome to episode #790 of Six Pixels of Separation. Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - Episode #790 - Host: Mitch Joel. He works with leadership teams to help them set and achieve their strategic growth goals with ease. Dave McKeown is the Founder of Outfield Leadership, author of The Self-Evolved Leader and a keynote speaker, leadership trainer and growth advisor. He also has a podcast called, Lead Like you Give a Damn and writes a column for Inc.. Dave grew up in Belfast and after circumnavigating the globe a couple of times, he traded in the rain for the sunshine of Southern California. If you're looking to design a compelling strategic plan, build, empower and deepen your team, how to think more strategically, and deliver lasting results, then this podcast is for you. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 52:04. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with Dave McKeown. The Self-Evolved Leader. Outfield Leadership. Lead Like you Give a Damn. Follow Dave on LinkedIn. Follow Dave on Instagram. Follow Dave on Twitter. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

Aug 22, 2021 • 1h 3min
SPOS #789 - Carey Lohrenz On What We Can (And Cannot) Control
Welcome to episode #789 of Six Pixels of Separation. Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - Episode #789 - Host: Mitch Joel. Are you in the mood for an incredible story from an amazing human being? Carey Lohrenz was the first female F-14 Tomcat pilot, she was a pioneer in military aviation. Having flown missions worldwide as a combat, mission-ready United States Navy pilot, Carey is used to working in fast moving, dynamic environments where inconsistent execution can generate catastrophic results. Carey is uniquely qualified in the fundamentals of winning under pressure, reducing errors and overcoming obstacles. Carey is the author of Fearless Leadership - High-Performance Lessons from the Flight Deck and here latest book, Span of Control - What to do when you're under pressure, overwhelmed, and ready to get what you really want. She also host a great podcast called, Welcome To My Office. In a time when we've all recognized how little control we have over anything, this is an important show. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 1:02:52. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with Carey Lohrenz. Span of Control - What to do when you're under pressure, overwhelmed, and ready to get what you really want. Fearless Leadership - High-Performance Lessons from the Flight Deck. Welcome To My Office. Follow Carey on LinkedIn. Follow Carey on Instagram. Follow Carey on Twitter. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

Aug 15, 2021 • 1h 1min
SPOS #788 - Ron Friedman On Decoding Greatness
Welcome to episode #788 of Six Pixels of Separation. Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - Episode #788 - Host: Mitch Joel. What are your silver linings from this pandemic? I've had a few (and I know my level of privilege to even be this lucky). One silver lining was taking part in a mastermind (or a virtual meet-up) with just a handful of people that, mostly, took place on an app called, Marco Polo. One of the people in the group was Ron Friedman. I knew his name. I knew him as the author of, The Best Place To Work, but we had never met. Over the course of a few months, we not only got to know each, but become friends. A true silver lining. Ron is an award-winning psychologist who has served on the faculty of many prestigious colleges and has consulted political leaders, nonprofits and global brands. Accounts of his research have appeared in many of the famed outlets like NPR, The Guardian, Harvard Business Review, Psychology Today, and many more. Ron is the founder of ignite80, a learning and development company that is focused at the intersections of neuroscience, human physiology, and behavioral economics. His latest book is title, Decoding Greatness - How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Success. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 1:00:52. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with Ron Friedman. Decoding Greatness - How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Success. The Best Place To Work. ignite80. Follow Ron on LinkedIn. Follow Ron on Twitter. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

Aug 8, 2021 • 1h 1min
SPOS #787 - Tamsen Webster On Making Ideas Irresistible
Welcome to episode #787 of Six Pixels of Separation. Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - Episode #787 - Host: Mitch Joel. It feels like I have known Tamsen Webster since before she became the "Tamsen Webster" that the world has come to know. Tamsen has spent the last twenty years helping experts drive action from their ideas. Part message strategist, part storyteller, part English-to-English translator, her work focuses on how to find and build the stories partners, investors, clients, and customers will tell themselves—and others. She’s a professional advisor at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship and a mentor for the Harvard Innovation Labs. She’s also served for over eight years as executive producer and idea strategist for one of the oldest locally organized TED events in the world (TEDxCambridge). Her new (and first!) book is called, Find Your Red Thread - Make Your Big Ideas Irresistible. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 1:00:36. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with Tamsen Webster. Find Your Red Thread - Make Your Big Ideas Irresistible. Sign up for Tamsen’s newsletter right here. Follow Tamsen on LinkedIn. Follow Tamsen on YouTube. Follow Tamsen on Instagram. Follow Tamsen on Twitter. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

Aug 1, 2021 • 53min
SPOS #786 - Clint Pulver On Nurturing A Great Organization
Welcome to episode #786 of Six Pixels of Separation. Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - Episode #786 - Host: Mitch Joel. My friend, Clint Pulver, is a keynote speaker, author, musician, pilot, and he cares deeply about the workforce. His sweet spot is employee retention. Why do people love their work and the company that they work for? More importantly, what turns them off (and how can your business fix that)? Clint has spent many years helping companies through his work and research as the Undercover Millennial. He has been featured in countless publications and, as a professional drummer, he has appeared in feature films and on America’s Got Talent. In 2020, Clint won an Emmy Award for his short film, Be a Mr. Jensen, which tells the story of how a single moment in time - and one particular mentor - can change the course of someone's life. More recently, he published the book, I Love It Here - How Great Leaders Create Organizations Their People Never Want To Leave. In his book is research and the unscripted truths of the 10,000+ employees he has interviewed as the Undercover Millennial – which unveils the reasons for their lasting loyalty – and what triggers them to head for the exit door. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 53:24. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with Clint Pulver. I Love It Here - How Great Leaders Create Organizations Their People Never Want To Leave. Be a Mr. Jensen. Follow Clint on Instagram. Follow Clint on LinkedIn. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

Jul 25, 2021 • 53min
SPOS #785 - Margot Bloomstein On Trust And Beating Consumer Cynicism
Welcome to episode #785 of Six Pixels of Separation. Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - Episode #785 - Host: Mitch Joel. Margot Bloomstein spends her time in the content strategy industry. She's the author of Content Strategy at Work and the principal of Appropriate, Inc., a brand and content strategy consultancy based in Boston. For more than twenty years, she has led workshops, keynoted conferences, and advised marketing teams around the world. She developed the popular message architecture-driven approach to content strategy and created BrandSort, a tool embraced by consultancies to help their clients clarify their communication goals. More recently, she published the excellent (and timely) book, Trustworthy - How the Smartest Brands Beat Cynicism and Bridge the Trust Gap. In an actionable framework focused on voice, volume, and vulnerability, her new book is about how to employ concrete tactics to help your business regain trust, respect, and customer loyalty. More importantly, how can you lead your organization and audience from cynicism toward something far more productive: hope. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 53:27. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with Margot Bloomstein. Trustworthy - How the Smartest Brands Beat Cynicism and Bridge the Trust Gap. Content Strategy at Work. BrandSort. Appropriate, Inc.. Follow Margot on LinkedIn. Follow Margot on Twitter. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

Jul 18, 2021 • 1h 5min
SPOS #784 - Joe Pulizzi On Being A Content Entrepreneur - Live From Clubhouse
Welcome to episode #784 of Six Pixels of Separation. Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - Episode #784 - Host: Mitch Joel. When it comes to content marketing, social media and personal brands, you will meet some of the sketchiest people. Lots of talk with little protein. Joe Pulizzi is the real deal, and since his first Content Marketing World back in 2010, I count him as both a good friend and one of the kindest, smartest minds in the business. Joe has founded four companies including his latest content creation news site, The Tilt, and the Content Marketing Institute. In 2014, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award by The Content Council. His podcast series, This Old Marketing with Robert Rose, has millions of downloads. His charitable foundation, The Orange Effect, delivers speech therapy and technology services to children in over 35 states. Joe is also a bestselling writer. He is the author of Content Inc. (which was recently completely updated and expanded into a second edition), Killing Marketing, Epic Content Marketing and more. His novel, The Will To Die, was awarded "Best Suspense Book" of 2020 by the National Indie Excellence Awards. What does the creator economy mean for you? What is a content entrepreneur? We recorded our chat live on Clubhouse, and now it’s here for you. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 1:04:44. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with Joe Pulizzi. Content Inc. Epic Content Marketing. Killing Marketing. The Tilt. This Old Marketing. The Orange Effect. Content Marketing Institute. Content Marketing World. Follow Joe on LinkedIn. Follow Joe on Facebook. Follow Joe on Twitter. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.