# rethink — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 10 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover rethink. Page: Feed: --- ## Data-Driven Coaching and AI in Store Operations _2026-08-16 · ReThink Productivity Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail This month on the productivity podcast Ben Collier , co-founder at Ocasta discusses how streamlining store communications is helping drive actionable tasks, frontline micro-learning, and better sales conversions, and looks ahead to when AI will automatically guide managers through effective team coaching. Key takeaways: From Consumer Apps to Frontline Operations: How a… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1057942/episodes/19636498-data-driven-coaching-and-ai-in-store-operations.mp3) ## [What If Your Next Chapter Is Built From Everything You Already Know?](https://rethinkretirement.substack.com/p/what-if-your-next-chapter-is-built) _2026-08-14 · Andrea Simon · Rethink Retirement_ Come join our webinar with Lynn Lavender ## [#75 - Why Commercial Investors Can Ignore The Budget | Scott O'Neill & David Hamilton](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rethink-investing5/episodes/75---Why-Commercial-Investors-Can-Ignore-The-Budget--Scott-ONeill--David-Hamilton-e3ncv20) _2026-08-14 · Rethink Investing · Inside Commercial Property_ Scott O'Neill has spent fifteen years building commercial property portfolios through every kind of market. The recent federal budget has rattled Australian property investors, and the headlines have amplified it. Scott's response to the noise: for commercial property, almost none of it changes what actually matters. Here's what does. In this episode, Scott is joined by new co-host David Hamilton,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1147c78c8/podcast/play/124205568/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-14%2F429819544-44100-2-64a86ef5fde33.mp3) ## [How Do We Keep Living When We Know We Don’t Have Forever?](https://rethinkretirement.substack.com/p/how-do-we-keep-living-when-we-know) _2026-08-11 · Andrea Simon · Rethink Retirement_ A dear friend died this weekend. ## [There Really Should Be a Retirement 101](https://rethinkretirement.substack.com/p/there-really-should-be-a-retirement) _2026-08-10 · Andrea Simon · Rethink Retirement_ I had such fun talking with Jim and Marilyn Riley for my latest On the Brink with Andi Simon podcast. ## Hedaux , Hogg & The Machines 1 _2026-08-08 · ReThink Productivity Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail In this debut episode of "Hedaux, Hogg & the Machines" , host Simon is joined by guest co-host Ed Hogg , CEO of SolvedBy.ai . Together, they explore the fast-moving state of AI technology and its practical applications across retail, hospitality, and customer-facing environments. Key takeaways: 🔹 Data Security: Why enterprise security settings matter when using LLMs and the… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1057942/episodes/19457612-hedaux-hogg-the-machines-1.mp3) ## [High Effort, Low Reward](https://rachelbotsman.substack.com/p/high-effort-low-reward) _2026-08-05 · Rachel Botsman · Rethink with Rachel_ An honest look at one of my least favorite pastimes ## [What a Super Bowl Champion and a Surgeon Taught Me About Retirement](https://rethinkretirement.substack.com/p/what-a-super-bowl-champion-and-a) _2026-08-04 · Andrea Simon · Rethink Retirement_ They never did retire! ## From Insights to Execution: The Future of Frontline Productivity with WorkJam _2026-08-01 · ReThink Productivity Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail This month on our business productivity podcast, we spoke to Will Eadie , Chief Strategy Officer at WorkJam. We discussed how Task Management tools are helping drive compliance, productivity and colleague engagement, and looked ahead to when systems will automatically suggest actions, saving even more admin time. Key takeaways: Productivity Drives Engagement: Why giving frontline… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1057942/episodes/19394933-from-insights-to-execution-the-future-of-frontline-productivity-with-workjam.mp3) ## [Books I Can't Shut Up About](https://rachelbotsman.substack.com/p/books-i-cant-shut-up-about) _2026-07-31 · Rachel Botsman · Rethink with Rachel_ 3 Conversation-starting books to bring on vacation ## [Trade Bitcoin and Ethereum Today (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PQjgDRCkTwQN) _2026-07-31 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell, and margin trade BTC and ETH with EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, or JPY. ## [Community Doesn’t Make Friends. People Do.](https://rethinkretirement.substack.com/p/community-doesnt-make-friends-people) _2026-07-29 · Andrea Simon · Rethink Retirement_ Finding new friends after you leave the workplace needs a plan! ## [You Can’t Make an Old Friend](https://rethinkretirement.substack.com/p/you-cant-make-an-old-friend) _2026-07-26 · Andrea Simon · Rethink Retirement_ A few weeks ago I read an article that has stayed with me. ## [Here’s a Conversation I Can’t Stop Thinking About](https://rethinkretirement.substack.com/p/heres-a-conversation-i-cant-stop) _2026-07-23 · Andrea Simon · Rethink Retirement_ A conversation has been sitting with me for days. ## All Things MTM with Peter Kuhlang _2026-07-18 · ReThink Productivity Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Peter Kuhlang , CEO of the MTM Association, to unpack MTM as a process language that turns work description into reliable time standards. We also test the hype around AI by looking at how video and motion data can speed up analysis without losing credibility. • Peter’s path from industrial engineering to leading MTM globally • What MTM is and why predetermined… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1057942/episodes/19253541-all-things-mtm-with-peter-kuhlang.mp3) ## [The Joy—and the Fear—of Freedom](https://rethinkretirement.substack.com/p/the-joyand-the-fearof-freedom) _2026-07-17 · Andrea Simon · Rethink Retirement_ When people ask me what retirement is like, I often hear the same answers. ## [Is Your Organization Ready for the Retirement Tsunami?](https://rethinkretirement.substack.com/p/the-retirement-tsunami-has-two-victims) _2026-07-17 · Andrea Simon · Rethink Retirement_ Over the past several months, I’ve been speaking and writing about what I call the retirement tsunami. Millions of Baby Boomers are leaving the workforce, and the conversation almost always begins with the individual. ## [The Retirement Tsunami Is Already Here](https://rethinkretirement.substack.com/p/the-retirement-tsunami-is-already) _2026-07-15 · Andrea Simon · Rethink Retirement_ When I joined John Ray on Business RadioX recently, we explored a subject that deserves far more attention than it receives. ## [Ep 9: Practical tips for building better committees and volunteerism in your town with Nate Bernitz](https://alextorpey.substack.com/p/ep-9-practical-tips-for-building) _2026-07-14 · Alex Torpey · Alex Torpey's substack_ Welcome to a special episode of the RETHINK LOCAL podcast. ## Productivity Pulse Episode 8 - Countdown to the Productivity Forum 2026! _2026-07-12 · ReThink Productivity Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail The countdown is officially on. We are just two months away from the annual Productivity Forum on September 10th in Birmingham , and this week on The Productivity Pulse , we’re giving you an exclusive sneak peek at what’s in store. With over 150 operational and productivity leaders already registered, this year’s event is shaping up to be our biggest and most impactful yet. Join… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1057942/episodes/18442982-productivity-pulse-episode-8-countdown-to-the-productivity-forum-2026.mp3) ## [Protecting Water Quality and Public Health Through Harmonization](https://rethinkwater.substack.com/p/protecting-water-quality-and-public) _2026-07-09 · Kerry Stackpole · Rethink Water_ July 9, 2026 ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FGw2WDBLtFng) _2026-07-09 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [The Courage to be Creative](https://rachelbotsman.substack.com/p/the-courage-to-be-creative) _2026-07-08 · Rachel Botsman · Rethink with Rachel_ Why—and how—to break free from briefs ## [#74 - Hotels & Motels: The Opportunity Most Investors Never See | Selin Ince](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rethink-investing5/episodes/74---Hotels--Motels-The-Opportunity-Most-Investors-Never-See--Selin-Ince-e3ljbga) _2026-07-03 · Rethink Investing · Inside Commercial Property_ Most sophisticated investors rule hotels and motels out before they understand them, and in doing so they overlook one of the most compelling yields in commercial property today. Hotels and motels are a new asset class in the Australian and New Zealand markets, and one that most investors have never been taught to understand. In this episode of Inside Commercial Property, Scott O'Neill is joined… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1147c78c8/podcast/play/122317770/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-3%2F427265695-44100-2-778150cc8c446.mp3) ## Basket & Barometer June 2026 _2026-06-27 · ReThink Productivity Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail Diane Wehrle CEO at Rendle Intelligence and Insights joins Simon for their monthly chat We take a look at May’s retail and economic signals, where the mood stays low but the sales numbers finally lift. We tease out how heat, online shopping, and where people choose to spend time reshape the outlook for high streets, retail parks, and seaside towns. • Consumer confidence stuck at… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1057942/episodes/18442999-basket-barometer-june-2026.mp3) ## [Rethink... the power of the US dollar](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002y1ht) _2026-06-25 · Rethink_ The US dollar is the backbone of global trade and held by governments around the world as a safe haven in times of crisis. It's so powerful that countries like Ecuador and Panama have adopted the dollar as their official currency, while Argentina for many years has tried to "dollarize" its economy. But what happens if nations and private institutions were to lose trust in the dollar? How did we… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0ntpknw.mp3) ## [Rethink... city streets](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002xp70) _2026-06-18 · Rethink_ Should we rethink who our city streets are for? It can often feel like there is a hierarchy on the roads, with cars needing to get from A to B as fast as they can, taking priority over people cycling or walking. But what if we flipped it on its head and put pedestrians at the top? Or, what if we saw our streets in a totally new light and instead decided they were places for meeting friends,… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0nsp3my.mp3) ## Productivity Pulse Episode 7 - ReThink Academy _2026-06-16 · ReThink Productivity Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail What separates guesswork from actual, sustainable efficiency? Professional training. In this episode, our resident experts— Sue , Simon & James —are joined by special guest Phil to break down why credible productivity work must start with the right foundations. They dive into how the ReThink Academy is shaping the next generation of industry experts through our four core courses:… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1057942/episodes/18442979-productivity-pulse-episode-7-rethink-academy.mp3) ## [Podcast: Five easy ways to regain attention and agency amidst growing tech dependence](https://alextorpey.substack.com/p/podcast-five-easy-ways-to-regain) _2026-06-16 · Alex Torpey · Alex Torpey's substack_ After meeting Beth Malow at a Vermont Town and City Management Association Braver Angel’s workshop last month, we not only brainstormed some ways for me to get more involved with Braver Angels, but talked a lot about how people engage with what’s around them (Beth is a neurologist after all). ## [Five ways to reset your relationship with your smart devices](https://alextorpey.substack.com/p/five-ways-to-reset-your-relationship) _2026-06-12 · Alex Torpey · Alex Torpey's substack_ This week, I wrote a guest post on the the Together Across Differences Substack on device dependency and reclaiming agency ## [Rethink... how we age](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002xgzw) _2026-06-11 · Rethink_ Have you ever wondered why some people age better than others? We all know someone who looks great for their age, and is also in robust health. And yet someone else who is exactly the same age might look older, and may be living with an age-related illness. Chronological age is not always be a good indicator of how well someone is maturing. So, if our skin - which is our largest organ - suggests… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0nnlp7b.mp3) ## [Congrats to Waterville Valley, NH's new Town Manager, Ed Mullen](https://alextorpey.substack.com/p/congrats-to-waterville-valley-nhs) _2026-06-08 · Alex Torpey · Alex Torpey's substack_ A belated congratulations to Ed Mullen, the new Town Manager in Waterville Valley, NH who is just about 30 days into the job and already doing awesome work for the community! ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AGIT37cquOto) _2026-06-08 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [#73 - New Zealand Commercial Property: Why The Yields Stack Up | Matt Harris and Michael Vincent](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rethink-investing5/episodes/73---New-Zealand-Commercial-Property-Why-The-Yields-Stack-Up--Matt-Harris-and-Michael-Vincent-e3ljb68) _2026-06-04 · Rethink Investing · Inside Commercial Property_ New Zealand commercial property is drawing serious attention from Australian investors, and the yields are a big part of why. In this episode of Inside Commercial Property, Scott O’Neill is joined by Matt Harris and Michael Vincent of Lighthouse Financial to unpack what’s making the New Zealand market so compelling right now.Lighthouse is one of New Zealand’s leading financial services firms,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1147c78c8/podcast/play/122317448/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-2%2F427264166-48000-2-1b0354b1e7b98370.mp3) ## [Rethink... modern monarchy](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002x5kh) _2026-06-04 · Rethink_ Of the 195 widely-recognized sovereign countries in the world, only a quarter are monarchies. And of those 43 monarchies, 15 of those have the same King. That’s Charles III, who’s head of state for Commonwealth territories as large as Australia and Canada, and as far apart as the UK and Tuvalu in the South Pacific. In the other 28, the ruling monarchs can be called Kings, Emirs, Sultans, and… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0nms0ys.mp3) ## [Walking in Darwin’s Footsteps](https://rachelbotsman.substack.com/p/walking-in-darwins-footsteps) _2026-06-03 · Rachel Botsman · Rethink with Rachel_ A case for taking yourself on a field trip ## Basket & Barometer May 2026 _2026-05-31 · ReThink Productivity Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail Diane Wehrle CEO at Rendle Intelligence and Insights joins Simon for their monthly chat April’s numbers look grim on the surface, but Easter timing shifts spending into March and distorts the year on year story. We discuss the real signals behind falling footfall and softer sales, then ask what rising costs and uncertainty are doing to jobs, confidence and everyday choices. •… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1057942/episodes/18442996-basket-barometer-may-2026.mp3) ## Productivity Pulse: Retail Technology Show Live 2026 _2026-05-14 · ReThink Productivity Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail We recorded our first live ReThink Productivity podcast at the Retail Technology Show after-show party, talking candidly about what retail tech is actually doing for productivity right now. Chris Chandler and Steve Young share what is changing with AI, wage pressure, training, and the practical realities of running stores on land and at sea. • AI at the show feeling more… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1057942/episodes/19095800-productivity-pulse-retail-technology-show-live-2026.mp3) ## [The Pigeon in the Greenhouse](https://rachelbotsman.substack.com/p/the-pigeon-in-the-greenhouse) _2026-05-11 · Rachel Botsman · Rethink with Rachel_ Why starting over isn’t an option ## The ReThink Productivity Retail Report 2026 and NotebookLM _2026-05-04 · ReThink Productivity Podcast_ Send us Fan Mail We gave Notebook LM our first ReThink Productivity Retail Report NotebookLM digs into why shops can look perfectly staffed and still fail you at the checkout or on the shop floor, then trace the problem back to how retail measures efficiency. We use the ReThink Productivity Retail Report 2026 to show how a push for 100% utilisation creates a capacity cap that burns out colleagues… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1057942/episodes/19112965-the-rethink-productivity-retail-report-2026-and-notebooklm.mp3) ## [#72 - Navigating The Next Phase of Property Investing](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rethink-investing5/episodes/72---Navigating-The-Next-Phase-of-Property-Investing-e3ljb89) _2026-05-01 · Rethink Investing · Inside Commercial Property_ With sentiment turning cautious, interest rates remaining elevated, and major policy changes looming ahead of the Federal Budget, many investors are sitting on the sidelines. But as this podcast episode explores, market hesitation often creates the best opportunities for those willing to act with conviction.On Inside Commercial Property, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Scott O’Neill to unpack the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1147c78c8/podcast/play/122317513/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-2%2F427264234-48000-2-6d1eabec5fd726ab.mp3) ## [How to slow down your thoughts](https://rachelbotsman.substack.com/p/rethink-how-to-slow-down-your-thoughts) _2026-04-13 · Rachel Botsman · Rethink with Rachel_ The power of a thinking path ## [#71 - Chaos Creates Deals](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rethink-investing5/episodes/71---Chaos-Creates-Deals-e3ljb87) _2026-04-02 · Rethink Investing · Inside Commercial Property_ With rising interest rates, geopolitical tension in the Middle East, and potential changes to capital gains tax, investors are facing a perfect storm of uncertainty. But while some are sitting on the sidelines, others are moving decisively – creating a clear two-speed market.In this Inside Commercial Property podcast episode, Phil Tarrant is joined by Scott O’Neill to discuss one of the most… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1147c78c8/podcast/play/122317511/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-2%2F427264207-48000-2-8a39c989f3c79930.mp3) ## [Rebuilding America’s Water and Plumbing Workforce: Why Skilled Trades Education Cannot Wait](https://rethinkwater.substack.com/p/rebuilding-americas-water-and-plumbing) _2026-03-26 · Kerry Stackpole · Rethink Water_ By Kerry Stackpole, IOM, FASAE, CAE ## [Rethink: The lost art of not knowing](https://rachelbotsman.substack.com/p/rethink-the-lost-art-of-not-knowing) _2026-03-16 · Rachel Botsman · Rethink with Rachel_ What to do when you don't know what to do ## [Ep 8: Five things we are missing in the discussion about local government public records](https://alextorpey.substack.com/p/ep-8-five-things-we-are-missing-in) _2026-03-12 · Alex Torpey · Alex Torpey's substack_ Today I want to talk about public records requests — not from an abstract legal perspective, but from the ground level of actually working in towns across Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. ## [#70 - Why Mindset Matters More Than The Property You Buy](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rethink-investing5/episodes/70---Why-Mindset-Matters-More-Than-The-Property-You-Buy-e3ljb8c) _2026-03-05 · Rethink Investing · Inside Commercial Property_ In this episode of Inside Commercial Property, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Scott O’Neill, CEO of Rethink Group, and Margie Baldock, senior buyer’s advocate at Rethink Investing, for a candid conversation on what really drives successful commercial property investing, beyond just yields and headlines.The discussion opens with the latest interest rate movement and its unexpected impact on… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1147c78c8/podcast/play/122317516/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-2%2F427264211-48000-2-7c0506dd0cb23581.mp3) ## [Rethink: What parts of being human depend on forgetting?](https://rachelbotsman.substack.com/p/rethink-what-parts-of-being-human-depend-on-forgetting) _2026-03-02 · Rachel Botsman · Rethink with Rachel_ Five ideas worth thinking about ## [How to Save Water and Increase Home Value with Water-Efficient Kitchen and Bath Products](https://rethinkwater.substack.com/p/how-to-save-water-and-increase-home) _2026-02-16 · Ray Valek · Rethink Water_ With more choices for kitchen and bath products on the market than ever, Plumbing Manufacturers International’s Rethink Water initiative encourages shoppers to choose certified, water-efficient products that increase home value while reducing water and energy bills. ## [Rethink: What makes shared understanding possible?](https://rachelbotsman.substack.com/p/rethink-what-makes-shared-understanding) _2026-02-16 · Rachel Botsman · Rethink with Rachel_ Dear Rethinkers, ## [Rethink... authenticity](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002qthx) _2026-02-05 · Rethink_ As generative AI and Deepfake technology has progressed over the last decade, you could be forgiven for thinking that it's never been more difficult to try to work out what is authentic and what is fake. The search for authenticity is not new. It's a task that's challenged humanity for hundreds of years. Forgers have always tried to pass off copies as great artworks, but it's not always clear when… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0mz08qc.mp3) ## ["If you need to know everything, you're not trusting"](https://rachelbotsman.substack.com/p/if-you-need-to-know-everything-youre) _2026-02-04 · Rachel Botsman · Rethink with Rachel_ A conversation with Esther Perel [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/186103341/0d42b0330f2167fa79168c2ecde3cf2b.mp3) ## [Rethink Local and Alex hired as Interim Municipal Manager in Rockingham and Bellows Falls Vermont](https://alextorpey.substack.com/p/rethink-local-and-alex-hired-as-interim) _2026-02-02 · Alex Torpey · Alex Torpey's substack_ The Rockingham Selectboard and Bellows Falls Trustees unanimously approved a three day per week three-month contract with Rethink Local for Alex Torpey to serve as Municipal Manager.