The State of Us

Is it possible for companies to take a stand on controversial social issues without starting a war with consumers and their own employees? Justin and Lance are joined by Robin Erickson, VP of Human Capital at The Conference Board, to discuss how companies are addressing this issue. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, robin erickson, work, business, company, leadership, social, culture

Kevin McCarthy made a series of promises to conservative Republicans to win the house speakership and keep legislation on track, but with a possible government shutdown and his own job on the line, things are coming due. Justin and Lance discuss the turmoil between McCarthy and the republican party. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, Kevin McCarthy, speaker, republican, house of representatives, government, politics, voting, laws, bills, united states

The American people are no longer satisfied with political deadlock and stagnation. Justin and Lance are joined by Ryan Clancy, Chief Strategist at No Labels, to discuss where the common sense majority stands on the issues that are most important to the American public. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, ryan clancy, politics, government, america, unites states, voting, partisan, issues, republican, democrat

What's more important - life experiences or money and can you have both? Justin, Lance, and Levi discuss one homeowner who left the American dream behind to find more life experiences at the expense of his finances. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, money, finance, experience, life, house, apartment, family, career, planning

The pandemic and the prevalence of online training have led to an incompetent Gen Z in the workforce. Justin and Lance discuss what can be done to reverse this impact and why is Gen X turning away from the church. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, chruch, faith, religion, work, job, gen z, gen x, drive, motivation, lazy

We know that tracking your diet and exercise can have positive impacts on your motivation to make healthier choices, but could tracking your mood have similar benefits? Justin and Lance discuss how Apple is rolling out a mood tracker and dive into the uncertain world of tipping in 2023. tags: justin weller, lance jackson, mood, tracker, journal, mental health, apple, technology, advancement, apple watch, iphone, tsou

What are the problems facing the implementation of renewable energy and what are some potential solutions to accelerate the adoption of cleaner energy sources? Justin and Lance discuss offshore wind turbines, solar panels, natural gas, and more. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, energy, clean, power, electricity, wind turbine, solar, gas, coal, renewable

What work needs to be done in the office? Justin and Lance are joined by Robin Erickson, VP of Human Capital at the Conference Board, to discuss the disconnect between workers and employers and what employers can do to attract and retain workers. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, robin erickson, economy, jobs, career, salary, work, office, pandemic, money, time, flexibility, home, family, labor, market

Is nuclear worth the risk? How much are you willing to pay for gas or an electric car? Justin and Lance break down six big problems we need to address as we make the switch to renewable energy. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, energy, renewable, clean, nuclear, wind, water, solar, electric, car, gas, oil, coal, taxes, government

Is the American education system backward? Justin and Lance delve into the traditional elementary school curriculum and question whether it truly equips children with essential life skills.tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, education, elementary school, curriculum, language learning, early education, problem-solving skills, foundational skills, critical thinking, diversity, creativity, adaptability, lifelong learning, childhood education, podcast, learning strategies