In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about the Hawthorne effect. Despite the rather unusual name, the effect is associated with changing our behavior whenever someone observes us.
He gives examples in our daily lives, such as the compliments our young children receive when they stay at other people's houses or when we watch programs like Big Brother.
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Feb 1
From Generative AI to Agentic AI: When Machines Stop Waiting for Prompts
In this episode, Ricardo explains the difference between Generative AI, AI Agents, and Agentic AI—topics that are widely discussed but often misunderstood. He draws on a clear explanation by Filipa Peleja, presented during the O’Reilly Super Stream on Generative AI. Generative AI ... Show More
4m 59s
Jan 26
WEF Global Risk Report 2026 and the End of Predictability
In this episode, Ricardo analyzes the 21st edition of the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, highlighting the end of predictability and the beginning of the so-called "era of competition." The report points to a more turbulent global scenario, with 50% of leaders pr ... Show More
7m 8s
Jan 19
More Tools Don’t Mean Better Decisions
In this episode, Ricardo warns against a common mistake in organizations: believing that more tools and software mean more maturity. Many companies invest in expensive platforms, dashboards, and impeccable reports, but continue to make poor decisions. Tools don't create maturity; ... Show More
2m 57s
May 2019
Why Perspective Will Make or Break You | Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory
<p>Sup podcast, bringing this back from 2017. Easily one of my most ALL TIME interviews - being on my man Tom Bilyeu's show, Impact Theory. A lot of themes come up in this interview, including whether we've become soft as a culture, how I differentiate between fads and actual bus ... Show More
45m 48s
Apr 2024
Efficiency, Effectiveness and Wellbeing
Today's episode is something a bit different. We create loads of content around SEO, AI, tips and tools, latest news, and loads of other technical topics, but how often do we take a step back and look at our wellbeing? Is sitting at your desk for a 9 hours a day helping you be th ... Show More
29m 53s
Mar 2018
Influence and Negotiation
Josh Steimle is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He's very well-known for speaking and writing on the topic of influence, how to use influence, how to develop influence, and how to grow your influence, so that you can use it to your advantage and obviously the advantage of o ... Show More
42 m
Aug 2023
Embracing Change and Making Impact With Seth Godin
<p>On today's episode of the podcast, I share a conversation I had with the brilliant Seth Godin, back in 2016. We talk about change, the ripple effects of our actions, and the profound influence of daily writing. We also explored the significance of forging connections throu ... Show More
36m 10s
Sep 2020
343: The Feel Good Effect with Robyn Conley Downs
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Between our ongoing commitments to work, family, and our seemingly never-ending list of obligations, it isn't always easy to take care of ourselves. Especially since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have felt at times like life is ... Show More
42m 31s