The habits of an organization either build culture or erode it.In our 2nd Culture Eroder (Culture Builder) episode, we’re talking about indecision. Indecision is slow and heavy; it weighs down your organization rather than creating energy and momentum. It can look like a lack of ownership, putting off decisions, or taking too long to make them. And the antidote is clear, right-speed, well-owned decision making. We’ll talk about all of it on today’s episode. Thanks for listening. Hungry for more of

Modern civilization is pretty much made of concrete.  People use more concrete than any other substance apart from water.  But concrete is made from cement, and cement is the source of 10% of all carbon dioxide emissions worldwide. Researchers at the University of Washington and Microsoft have developed a new kind of concrete made by […]

More than 170 countries gathered recently to discuss how to save wetlands, which are critical ecosystems.  However, the U.S. was a no-show for most of the summit and Russia said it will withdraw from the wetlands treaty. Wetlands are a crucial element of all life on Earth, supplying fresh water, oxygen, habitat, and food.  The […]

MIT recently hosted a symposium on the subject of artificial intelligence being both a problem and a solution for the clean energy transition. AI-powered computing centers are expanding rapidly, creating an unprecedented surge in electricity demand.  Electricity demand in the US had been relatively flat for decades but now these computing centers consume about 4% […]

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This week’s message might feel like a contradiction with all the pain and oppression happening here and abroad. However, the message […]

Agroecology focuses on sustainably managing agricultural systems by applying ecological principles.  The goal is to optimize the interactions between plants, animals, humans, and the environment. A four-year study by the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology found that incorporating nature-friendly practices within farming increases biodiversity, pollination by bees, natural pest control, and the numbers of […]

On today’s Joyful Leader, we’re talking more about decisions.Specifically, how to break down a decision into its component parts — or anatomy — and how doing this can help us make the right decisions in the right amount of time. Whether you’re applying this to your own life, to your team, or to your company, this breakdown will be tangible and immediately implementable. Thanks for listening. Hungry for more of the things we talk about on this podcast? Visit mimigordon.com to find articles,

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Back in the 1960s, it was discovered that secretions from toads native to the Sonoran Desert have psychedelic properties.  The information did not have much impact for over 40 years but about ten years ago, the story started having widespread exposure in U.S. media outlets and there was increasing publicity for the fact that the […]

Quincy M. Simmons, a rising senior at SUNY New Paltz in Journalism, Film, Video, and Black Studies, shares what motivated him to use his love for comic books, manga, and anime to address social justice issues through his podcast, 'The Masks We Wear. He talks about mental health, neurodiversity, and toxic masculinity, and how exploring comics as modern mythology can offer powerful reflections on today’s social and political climate. Quincy also talks about his journey with journalism, how he uses

Hydrogen is an ideal climate-friendly fuel because it doesn’t release carbon dioxide when it is used.  But most hydrogen is produced in ways that result in significant carbon emissions. Thus, the search for green hydrogen goes on.  Last year, engineers at MIT developed a new process for making hydrogen that significantly reduces the carbon footprint […]

Europe has 37 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity. China is catching up rapidly.  Across the globe, offshore wind is an increasingly important source of clean, renewable power.  The United States had previously set ambitious goals to join the international effort.  But in the aftermath of the 2024 election, offshore wind in the US is basically […]

This week pushes you to think about what makes you feel loved. We are all worthy of being loved and cherished. […]

Decisions are how we move forward and generate momentum in our lives and work. We decide, we move forward, we learn . . . lather, rinse, repeat.Over the next few episodes, we’re going to talk about decisions — what they are, how to make them at the right pace, and what makes a decision good. We’re starting with the idea of full decision-making. Or, acknowledging and understanding that every decision we make has a no that corresponds to its yes. And vice versa. So often, we make decisions for

Ocean shipping is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions, accounting for about 3% of the total.  It is a key part of international trade, moving goods like electronics, automobiles, and oil.  It relies on fossil fuels, and, without significant changes, shipping’s emissions could more than double by 2050.  Ocean shipping is one of the […]

Podcast: Doom Debates Episode: Debate with Vitalik Buterin — Will “d/acc” Protect Humanity from Superintelligent AI?Release date: 2025-08-12Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationVitalik Buterin is the founder of Ethereum, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, currently valued at around $500 billion. But beyond revolutionizing blockchain technology, Vitalik has become one of the most thoughtful voices on AI safety and existential

Honeybees are a critical resource for American agriculture.  The western honeybee, Apis mellifera, pollinates more than 130 types of nuts, fruits, and vegetables, adding up to $15 billion worth of crops every year.  Honeybee health has been harmed by a combination of factors:  weather extremes, habitat loss, pesticides, and disease.  One of the biggest problems […]

Hotter and drier conditions driven by climate change are leading to an increasing number of wildfires in North America and around the world. The damage wildfires cause – to forests, homes, and communities – is well-known. But long after the flames are gone, the effects can linger, especially in rivers and streams, where water quality […]

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