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• The 3 most difficult types of coworkers and how to deal with them | Amy Gallo for Big Think+

  Harvard Business Review editor Amy Gallo shares the three worst types of coworkers and how to deal with them. Positive work relationships, as Amy emphasizes, are not only nice to have but also crucial for performance, creativity and well-being. By prioritizing empathy and upfront communication, Gallo’s principles for managing tough conversations and engaging with difficult colleagues can help everyone create more generative, amiable professional communities. Looking to bring Amy's insights to leaders across your company? Great. This video is part of a 9-part expert class on mastering relationships at work — and it’s available to organizations that subscribe to Big Think+. Learn more about how Amy and 500+ other experts can help fuel your company’s leadership program today. ► https://bigthink.com/plus/great-leade... We all have coworkers that are harder to get along with than others. While there’s no way to prevent having crappy cubicle mates, there are strategies you can use to deal with them more effectively and make everyone’s life easier. Harvard Business Review editor Amy Gallo breaks down the eight archetypes of annoying coworkers and shares her strategies for dealing with the three toughest types. 0:00 Intro 0:35 Meet Amy Gallo 1:18 The 8 archetypes for difficult colleagues 2:04 The Passive Aggressive Peer 3:08 The Insecure Boss 3:53 The Tormentor --------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Fermi Paradox has a potentially terrifying answer: The Dark Forest | David Kipping

  "We've sent out one or two little messages, but we certainly aren't investing billions of dollars shouting out into the cosmos saying, "Hey, we are here. Come say hi."" In the vast silence of the cosmos, one unsettling theory lingers: What if we're not alone, everyone else is hiding? The Dark Forest Hypothesis offers a chilling answer to the Fermi Paradox: intelligent civilizations may be out there, but they stay silent out of fear. Astronomer David Kipping explores the risks of shouting into the void, the psychology of cosmic survival, and whether alien civilizations might already know we're here. Chapters:- 00:00 The search for ET intelligence 02:12 The Dark Forest Hypothesis 02:30 The issue at the heart of METI resistance 04:03 A risk quadrant 06:28 Two-part communication 07:36 The Pioneer Plaque 09:32 Passive tech for communication 11:53 A monument on the moon ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About David Kipping: David Kipping is an Associate Professor of Astronomy at Columbia University and the founding director of the Cool Worlds Laboratory, where he leads groundbreaking research on exoplanets, exomoons, and the search for extraterrestrial life. As a pioneer in the detection of moons around planets outside our solar system, his work has been published in prestigious scientific journals and has significantly advanced our understanding of distant planetary systems. Kipping employs sophisticated statistical methods to analyze data from NASA's Kepler and TESS missions, extracting subtle signals that reveal the properties of these distant worlds. Beyond academia, he created and hosts the popular Cool Worlds YouTube channel, which has attracted over 750,000 subscribers through its accessible explorations of cosmic frontiers and speculative astronomy. After receiving his PhD from University College London and holding positions at Harvard University, Kipping has established himself as a respected researcher who effectively bridges rigorous scientific investigation with compelling public science communication. --------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Meet the 3 kinds of people who are stealing your money | Kelly Richmond Pope

  Fraud is a $5 trillion “industry.” But not all its perpetrators look alike. Kelly Richmond Pope, a professor of accounting, breaks down who commits fraud — and why. When we think of someone who commits fraud, we think of people like Bernie Madoff or companies like Enron: intentional perpetrators of financial crimes. But other kinds of people commit fraud, too. Accounting professor Kelly Richmond Pope explains who else falls prey to the "fraud triangle", and they might be even scarier than the big bads. 0:00 How does fraud happen? 1:00 Meet Kelly Richmond Pope 1:28 The Fraud Triangle 2:18 Three types of fraudsters 2:26 Intentional perpetrators 3:50 Righteous perpetrators 4:20 Accidental perpetrators 5:56 And then there's Wells Fargo… --------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Unmask the comedian. Meet the real Kel Mitchell.

  ### 🎭 **Kel Mitchell: From Pain to Purpose** **Who is Kel Mitchell?** Actor, comedian, author, pastor — and a deeply reflective human being. ### 🌟 Key Life Lessons from Kel’s Story: #### 🧠 1. **Childhood Trauma Sticks Around** - A moment of childhood hate left a lasting imprint. - Unresolved pain can resurface in adulthood and distort how we see others. #### 🤝 2. **The Power of Honest Conversations** - Kel used to bottle up emotions and avoid conflict. - Growth began when he started **sharing his truth** and **understanding others deeply**. #### 💔 3. **Divorce and Losing Access to His Children** - A painful court battle left him alienated from his kids. - Sharing his story on YouTube brought **connection and healing**—for him and others. #### 😔 4. **His Darkest Moment: Suicidal Thoughts** - At a low point, he stood on a balcony ready to give up. - A voice (which he believes was God) told him to **step away** and find healing. ### 🙌 The Comeback: Faith, Family & Self-Love - Rebuilt his life by reconnecting with God and loving himself. - Now a proud father of four and married to a loving partner. - Learned to embrace mistakes as lessons, not regrets. ### 🎮 Kel’s Wisdom, Nintendo-Style: > "The designer made cheat codes to skip levels. Now I know the Designer of me. So I can jump levels in life—because I’ve learned from the pain." ### 💬 Final Message: There’s no going back. But there’s **so much forward** when you let go, learn, and love yourself through the process. Folllow this Podcast for daily Episodes --------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• You need data literacy now more than ever – here’s how to master it | Talithia Williams

  In a world where our decisions are increasingly influenced by data, understanding the information we encounter has never been more essential. Dr. Talithia Williams explains the case for data literacy. Dr. Talithia Williams, a math professor and science communicator, shares her take on why understanding data is now more important than ever. Using examples like noticing targeted ads after a conversation, Williams shows how data shapes our everyday experiences. But she also warns of the dangers, like biases in data-driven models that can lead to unfair outcomes. While AI and machine learning offer powerful insights, it’s up to us to ensure these tools are used fairly and accurately. Dr. Williams also emphasizes that by deepening our understanding of data, we can better navigate the challenges that arise in our daily lives. She encourages us to see data not just as numbers, but as a tool for making more informed, fairer decisions in our bewilderingly complex world. About Dr. Talithia Williams: Talithia Williams, PhD, is a Professor of Mathematics and the Mathematics Clinic Director at Harvey Mudd College. She develops statistical models focused on environmental issues, including a cataract model for the World Health Organization to predict surgical rates in Africa. Known for making complex numerical concepts accessible, Williams inspires others through her dedication to STEM education. Williams has worked with NASA, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and the National Security Agency (NSA). Folllow this Podcast for daily Episodes --------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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