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Feb 26, 2024 • 17min

Don't be a jerk to your barista — and other thoughts on frontline work | Adriann Negreros

Adriann Negreros discusses the importance of dignity and career growth for frontline workers, introducing the 'handbook of humanity'. Modupe shares tips on avoiding rudeness and practicing grace at work and beyond.
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Feb 19, 2024 • 16min

A playbook on financing climate solutions | Nili Gilbert and David Blood

Sustainable investment leaders Nili Gilbert and David Blood discuss the financial sector's vital role in financing climate solutions, emphasizing the need for global cooperation. They delve into challenges in funding climate initiatives, the evolution of finance towards a net-zero economy, and the urgency in tackling high-emitting sectors like cement and aviation. The conversation highlights the unprecedented opportunity for sustainable growth and the necessity for transformational change.
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Feb 12, 2024 • 13min

4 ways to have healthy conversations about race | Afrika Afeni Mills

Educator Afrika Afeni Mills discusses the importance of having productive conversations about race. She shares four actionable lessons to overcome fear and engage in these conversations. The podcast explores navigating conversations across racial differences, teaching children to talk about race, and the benefits of engaging in conversations about race. It also highlights the significance of managing emotions in discussions about race or in the workplace.
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Feb 5, 2024 • 14min

What if advertising was honest? | Sylvester Chauke

Sylvester Chauke, a marketing veteran promoting sustainability, shares how advertising could encourage conscious consumer behavior with 'honest ads' that address overconsumption. He reflects on advertising's impact, discusses the challenges faced by the world, and introduces the concept of the honesty squad. The importance of relationships and an MBA program are highlighted in sponsorship messages.
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Jan 29, 2024 • 12min

What's your leadership language? | Rosita Najmi

Rosita Najmi, a globe-trotting leader, explains the importance of being a multilingual leader and how it helps in effective communication and contribution. The podcast also explores strategies for promoting equity in philanthropy, international development, and the significance of adapting language in leadership.
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Jan 22, 2024 • 15min

The secret perks of driving electric | Cynthia Williams

Cynthia Williams, sustainability leader, discusses the perks of driving electric vehicles, including being eco-friendly, chic, convenient, and affordable. She calls for collaboration among corporations, policy leaders, and investors to ensure the success of the electric revolution in the US. The podcast also explores the benefits of electric cars and the need for infrastructure and policy support to accelerate their adoption.
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Jan 15, 2024 • 18min

How to solve the world's biggest problems | Natalie Cargill

Philanthropic advisor Natalie Cargill discusses the impact of spending 3.5 trillion dollars on fixing world problems and presents a plan for funding. Topics include improving crop yields, success stories of philanthropy like the Green Revolution, and the need for better pandemic preparedness and clean energy advancements.
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Jan 8, 2024 • 20min

How business can drive solutions to social problems | Carlos Rodríguez-Pastor

Carlos Rodríguez-Pastor, founder of Intercorp, discusses the immense possibilities of private-public partnerships and the importance of individual action in driving social change. Topics include challenges in Peru's education system, creating affordable and academically excellent schools, the meaning of 'C Pédo', and the power of partnerships for driving sustainable change.
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Jan 1, 2024 • 20min

You don't actually know what your future self wants | Shankar Vendantam

Shankar Vendantam, a journalist, discusses the impact of the "illusion of continuity" on our future selves. He challenges the belief that our future selves will have the same views and hopes as our present selves. Modupe offers an empowering perspective on future self's feelings.
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Dec 25, 2023 • 20min

How to write less but say more | Jim VandeHei

Jim VandeHei, co-founder of Politico and Axios, shares insights on the importance of brevity in writing and communication in a distracted digital world. He discusses the perils of information overload, the benefits of concise language, and the impact of excessive jargon on communication and status.

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