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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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SPOS #969 – Michael Horn On Making Progress In Your Career
Feb 2, 202501:03:06Tap to summarizeWelcome to episode #969 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Michael B. Horn is one of those rare people who seamlessly bridges the worlds of education, innovation, and career development. As the co-founder of the Clayton Christensen Institute and a teacher at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Michael has dedicated his career to reimagining how we learn and work. He’s the author of several transformative books, including Disrupting Class, From Reopen To Reinvent, and his latest, Job Moves - 9 Steps For Making Progress In Your Career. In this conversation, Michael shares his thoughtful approach to helping individuals and organizations adapt to a world where education and careers are anything but linear. We discussed how his latest book applies the “Jobs to Be Done” theory to career moves, offering a framework that helps people align their work with their lives in a more meaningful way. Michael’s passion for unlocking potential shines through as we explore the challenges minimum wage workers face, the evolving role of AI in the workplace, and the need for more experiential learning in education. He also reflects on the legacy of his mentor, Clayton Christensen, and how his ideas continue to shape modern business and learning. What struck me most was Michael’s grounded optimism - he’s not just thinking about the future of work... he’s actively working to make it more accessible, human, and fulfilling. If you’re grappling with a career change, wondering how education needs to evolve, or just curious about how to thrive in an unpredictable world, this episode is full of insight and inspiration. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 1:03:06. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Listen and subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Listen and subscribe over at Spotify. 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. Check out ThinkersOne. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with Michael B. Horn. Job Moves - 9 Steps For Making Progress In Your Career. From Reopen To Reinvent. Disrupting Class. Clayton Christensen Institute. Harvard Graduate School of Education. Follow Michael on X. Follow Michael on LinkedIn. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'. Chapters: (00:00) - Navigating Career Choices in a Fluid Landscape. (02:58) - The Evolution of Education and Work. (06:06) - Understanding Learning Differences and Accommodations. (08:51) - The Impact of Traditional Education on Career Paths. (12:10) - The Value of Trades and Alternative Pathways. (14:50) - Rethinking Professional Training in Healthcare. (17:58) - The Role of Entrepreneurship in Modern Careers. (21:09) - The Importance of Self-Discovery in Career Development. (23:55) - Job Mobility and Employee Engagement. (26:54) - The Challenges of Individual Needs in the Workplace. (31:39) - Navigating Individual Needs in Organizations. (35:40) - The Challenges of Minimum Wage and Job Mobility. (41:49) - The Impact of AI on Job Markets. (51:03) - Lessons from Clayton Christensen.
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SPOS #960 – Seth Godin On Strategy And More Humane Decisions
Dec 1, 2024Tap to summarizeWelcome to episode #960 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. It’s not every day you get to sit down with someone who has shaped your professional life in such a profound way. I’ve known Seth Godin for nearly two decades. While I wouldn’t say we’re the kind of friends who text each other about weekend plans, there’s a kinship that comes from two people who respect the craft of ideas, the power of language, and the art of making things better for others. Over the years, Seth has been a generous mentor - not in a formal sense, but in the way his words, books, and insights have seeped into the cracks of my thinking, slowly but surely changing how I approach my own work. Seth’s latest book, This Is Strategy - Make Better Plans (Create a Strategy to Elevate Your Career, Community & Life), feels like a culmination of his ethos. If you’ve read his work before, you know his magic lies in making the complicated feel clear, the overwhelming feel doable, and the intimidating feel… well, fun. This book is no different. It’s a map, not just for businesses trying to navigate a tricky economy or professionals angling for that next promotion, but for anyone looking to build something meaningful - whether it’s a company, a community, or a life. And here’s the thing: Seth doesn’t just teach strategy; he lives it. From the outside, it might seem like his career has been one unbroken string of successes - best-selling books, a groundbreaking blog, iconic projects like The Marketing Seminar and altMBA. But what he really teaches us, and what I’ve seen firsthand, is that strategy is about persistence, adaptability, and the willingness to say, “I made this,” even when you’re not sure how it will land. In this conversation, we went deep into not just the mechanics of strategy but the mindset behind it. Seth has this uncanny ability to get you to question your assumptions while making you feel like you’re capable of anything. It’s a rare kind of mentoring, and I think you’ll feel it too when you listen to this episode. So, if you’re someone who’s wrestling with what’s next - whether it’s a project, a career move, or just a better way to spend your days - I hope you’ll carve out some time for this one. Seth has this way of reminding you that strategy isn’t about being clever; it’s about being clear. And clarity? That’s something we could all use more of. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 1:03:00. 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. Check out ThinkersOne. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with Seth Godin. This Is Strategy - Make Better Plans (Create a Strategy to Elevate Your Career, Community & Life). Seth’s Blog. All things Seth. Follow Seth on X. Follow Seth on Instagram. Follow Seth on LinkedIn. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'. Chapters: (00:00) - The Journey of Influence. (02:59) - Navigating Public Speaking. (06:09) - The Impact of AI on Culture. (08:47) - Understanding Intimacy in the Digital Age. (11:59) - The Essence of Strategy. (14:50) - The Role of Story in Strategy. (17:56) - Status and Affiliation in Marketing. (20:55) - The Philosophy of Strategy. (23:59) - Empathy and Systems Change. (27:06) - The Power of Nostalgia. (29:59) - The Future of Work and Culture. (33:00) - The Role of News in Our Lives, (36:11) - Recommendations and Reflections.
Transcribe →SPOS #566 - Marketing And Influence Lessons From Terry O'Reilly
May 14, 2017Tap to summarizeWelcome to episode #566 of Six Pixels Of Separation - The Mirum Podcast. Here it is: Six Pixels Of Separation - The Mirum Podcast - Episode #566 - Host: Mitch Joel. Terry O'Reilly is a legendary adman and radio broadcaster. In Canada, he is one of the most recognized authorities on great advertising, award-winning copywriting and host of two hit radio series. In 1990, he co-founded Pirate Radio & Television. He was won, literally, hundreds of awards for his writing and directing. He believes in the strength of powerful words, emotion in marketing and how to outsmart the competition without outspending them. He is author of two books, The Age of Persuasion and the recently published, This I Know - Marketing Lessons From Under The Influence. With that, most people know him as the host of the award-winning radio show, Under The Influence (which is the follow-up to this other radio hit series, The Age Of Persuasion). I consider myself very fortunate to call him a friend. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 52:18. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at iTunes. 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. Six Pixels of Separation the book is now available. CTRL ALT Delete is now available too! Here is my conversation with Terry O'Reilly. This I Know - Marketing Lessons From Under The Influence. The Age of Persuasion. Under The Influence. Follow Terry on Twitter. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'. Download the Podcast here: Six Pixels Of Separation - The Mirum Podcast - Episode #566 - Host: Mitch Joel. Tags: adman advertising advertising podcast audio blog blogging brand branding business blog business book business podcast business thinker copywriter copywriting david usher digital marketing digital marketing agency digital marketing blog facebook google itunes j walter thompson jwt leadership podcast management podcast marketing marketing blog marketing podcast mirum mirum agency mirum agency blog mirum blog mirum podcast pirate radio and television radio radio broadcaster radio series radio show social media terry oreilly the age of persuasion this i know twitter under the influence wpp
Transcribe →SPOS #539 - How To Live A Good Life With Jonathan Fields
Nov 6, 2016Tap to summarizeWelcome to episode #539 of Six Pixels Of Separation - The Mirum Podcast. I love this guy. What more can I say? Everything he puts out into the world, I feel like I want to connect with more. From the guests on his amazing show, Good Life Project Radio, to his company, Good Life Project. He puts together an amazing summer camp experience for adults (Camp Good Life Project) and just published an incredibly powerful book, How To Live A Good Life. Prior to this book, Jonathan Fields, also wrote the book, Uncertainty, and has published a lot of content around doing great work by being good people. Like I said, there's nothing not to like about his thinking. Over the years, Jonathan has become a true friend and is, usually, my first port of call when I am feeling challenged, stressed or unfocused. He is Sage-like in his wisdom. Enjoy the conversation... Here it is: Six Pixels Of Separation - The Mirum Podcast - Episode #539 - Host: Mitch Joel. Running time: 1:01:07. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at iTunes. 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. Six Pixels of Separation the book is now available. CTRL ALT Delete is now available too! Here is my conversation with Jonathan Fields. How To Live A Good Life. Good Life Project. Good Life Project Radio. Camp Good Life Project. Uncertainty. Follow Jonathan on Twitter. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'. Get David's song for free here: Artists For Amnesty. Download the Podcast here: Six Pixels Of Separation - The Mirum Podcast - Episode #539 - Host: Mitch Joel. Tags: advertising podcast audio blog blogging brand branding business blog business book business podcast camp good life project david usher digital marketing digital marketing agency digital marketing blog facebook good life project good life project radio google how to live a good life iTunes j walter thompson jonathan fields jwt leadership podcast management podcast marketing marketing blog marketing podcast mirum mirum agency mirum agency blog mirum blog social media twitter uncertainty wpp
Transcribe →SPOS #515 - Farnam Street With Shane Parrish
May 22, 2016Tap to summarizeWelcome to episode #515 of Six Pixels Of Separation - The Mirum Podcast. This is where I typically wax poetic about this week's guest. This time, I think Farnam Street's chief, curator and smarty pants, Shane Parrish, can best explain who he is: "My goal is to help you go to bed each night smarter than when you woke up. I'll do this by giving you tools, ideas, and frameworks for thinking. I'm not smart enough to figure all of this out myself. I try to master the best of what other people have already figured out. Sounds simple, doesn't it? The best way to do this is to read a lot. And so I make friends with the eminent dead. Along the way I write about what I'm learning." I could not be a bigger fan of the Farnam Street newsletter, and his curation is stunning. Enjoy the conversation... Here it is: Six Pixels Of Separation - The Mirum Podcast - Episode #515 - Host: Mitch Joel. Running time: 53:04. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at iTunes. 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. Six Pixels of Separation the book is now available. CTRL ALT Delete is now available too! Here's is my conversation with Shane Parrish. Farnam Street. Farnam Street newsletter. Follow Shane on Twitter. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'. Get David's song for free here: Artists For Amnesty. Download the Podcast here: Six Pixels Of Separation - The Mirum Podcast - Episode #515 - Host: Mitch Joel. Tags: advertising podcast audio blog blogging brand business blog business book business podcast curation curator david usher digital marketing digital marketing agency digital marketing blog facebook farnam street farnam street newsletter google itunes j walter thompson jwt leadership podcast management podcast marketing marketing blog marketing podcast mirum mirum agency mirum agency blog mirum blog shane parrish social media twitter wpp
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