Collective Café To Go

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Freedom of Time and Introduction to the Book (0:00) Richie Norton's Watermelon Story (3:43) Richie Norton's Impact and the Importance of Whos (10:36) Sharon Duncan's Transformation with Whos (12:35) The Role of Relationships in Self-Expansion (19:05) The Power of Coaches and Mentors (34:48) Procrastination and the Importance of Asking Who (39:20) Defining and Communicating Goals (50:31) The Role of Leadership in Finding Whos (1:05:48) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode" 185 of our week-daily virtual coffee, which takes place in new social audio platform, Chatter from 7-8am EST. It's free and open to anyone from anywhere in the world. In today's session, we continued reading Patrick Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of a Team. The 5 key takeaways from today's session are:  The team at Decision Tech is highly dysfunctional, lacking trust, open communication, and a collective focus on results. Kathryn, the new CEO, is determined to address these issues head-on, even if it means some team members may not be a good fit going forward. Building trust and vulnerability within the team is a critical first step, as evidenced by the personal histories and behavior styles exercise.  Defining clear, quantifiable goals and metrics for the team's success, and holding everyone accountable, is essential to shifting the focus from individual egos to collective results. The team's political dynamics and resistance to change pose a significant challenge that Kathryn will need to navigate carefully, while maintaining her direct and honest approach. Show notes based on our discussion (as per Otter.ai's beta tool):   CEO's plan to address team dysfunction. (2:12) Team dysfunction and improvement. (8:43) Team dysfunction, trust, and debate. (15:00) Meeting ground rules, tension with a colleague. (20:16) Personal histories and behavior styles among tech executives. (23:40) Team dynamics and trust issues at a marketing meeting. (30:00) Strengths and weaknesses in a team setting. (35:59) Strengths and weaknesses among executives. (40:43) Team dynamics, ego, and results. (46:31) Teamwork, sports, and ego in various activities. (49:14) Metrics for business success, with conflicting opinions. (55:29) Teamwork and goal alignment in a tech company. (1:01:14) Politics and communication in a high-tech company. (1:06:26) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode" 183 of our week-daily virtual coffee, which takes place in new social audio platform, Chatter from 7-8am EST. It's free and open to anyone from anywhere in the world. In today's session, we dove into the multifaceted marketing strategies employed by Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. This discussion not only highlighted the innovative techniques Harris' team has utilized but also provided a rich contrast with Donald Trump's well-known tactics. Harris' marketing campaign offers a masterclass in political strategy, combining authenticity, strategic restraint, and innovative use of digital tools. The 5 key takeaways from today's session are:  Kamala Harris's campaign has emphasized user-generated content, social media literacy, building trust, authenticity, and storytelling to promote her candidacy. Harris's campaign has strategically used color psychology and brand identity to convey freshness, growth, and a new start. Harris's team has dealt with Trump's bullying tactics by staying calm, assertive, and minimizing his importance rather than directly confronting him. Developing resilience, self-esteem, and positivity are important strategies for handling political bullies. Consistency and authenticity are key in political marketing, but campaigns must also avoid being predictable and plan for the worst-case scenarios Show notes based on our discussion (as per Otter.ai's beta tool):   Political marketing and campaign strategies. (6:24) Trump's and Biden's campaign strategies and authenticity. (14:01) Manipulation and branding in politics, with focus on Kamala Harris. (21:33) Using social media to promote Kamala Harris's presidential campaign through user-generated content, social media literacy, trust-building, and authentic (29:58) Marketing strategy for Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, focusing on color psychology and brand identity. (36:13) How to handle a bully, using Trump as an example. (43:25) Bullying in politics, staying calm and composed. (49:04) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm currently a closed beta tester of Nelson Epega's social audio startup, Chatter. It's the second coming of social audio and picks up where Clubhouse fumbled and dropped the ball. In this morning's Collective Cafe (which now takes place exclusively in Chatter), I dedicated the conversation to closed betas as a best practice in terms of go to market and rollout strategy. The importance of setting clear rules and expectations for a closed beta community to ensure a positive experience. Gathering detailed user feedback is critical to identifying improvements and refining the product before public launch. Founders should be actively engaged with beta testers through discussions, responding to feedback, and showing appreciation for contributions. Inviting influential early adopters and creators can help generate excitement and high-quality content to establish the brand and value proposition. Maintaining transparent communication with beta testers and keeping them informed of updates helps build trust and engagement in the community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Started slow, but with audience participation in both Clubhouse and Discord, there were some super strong insights and conversation around Mindset, Prioritization and Focus! This was episode 181 of our week-daily virtual coffee, which takes place in Konktown’s discord server: discord.gg/konktown and Clubhouse’s Startup Club House from 8-9am EST. It's free and open to anyone from anywhere in the world. Some key highlights from the last 30 minutes of the transcript include: Discussing the concept of living in "crescendo", where one chooses to embrace open opportunities and live in the present, rather than dwelling on past accomplishments or fearing the future. Emphasizing the importance of making a conscious choice to prioritize the best days ahead, rather than dwelling on the past. Encouraging reflection on one's path and journey, and questioning whether one's best days are ahead or behind them. Highlighting the importance of evaluating quality based on meaningful connections rather than superficial ones or quantity of connections. Sharing insights on developing a "nuanced no" approach and considering one's lifeforce when deciding whether to take on new opportunities or say no. Show notes based on our discussion (as per Otter.ai's beta tool):   Using AI tools and building community. (1:29) Mastering stories and improving communication. (6:19) Living in crescendo vs. me endo. (9:27) Life's meaning and how it's perceived in different languages. (18:30) Life, relationships, and positivity. (22:33) Personal growth and transformation. (29:22) Evaluating quality vs quantity in life and relationships. (36:31) Pursuing dreams despite life's challenges. (43:17) Saying no and setting boundaries for mental transformation. (49:01) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continued our live read of Crucial Conversations and today was all about skills for mastering your stories. The steps are as follows: Retrace your Path Notice your Behavior Put your Feelings into Words Analyze your Stories Get Back to the Facts Watch for 3 Clever Stories (Victim, Villain and Helpless) Tell the Rest of the Story (Victims become Actors, Villains become Humans, Helpless become Able)  This was episode 180 of our week-daily virtual coffee, which takes place in Konktown’s discord server: discord.gg/konktown and Clubhouse’s Startup Club House from 8-9am EST. It's free and open to anyone from anywhere in the world. Some of the key highlights from today's discussion included: Discussing skills for mastering our stories, such as retracing our path, putting feelings into words, analyzing stories, and telling the rest of the story The importance of separating facts from subjective interpretations in stories Recognizing "clever stories" like victim, villain, and helpless stories that people tell to justify actions Learning to question our own role in problems rather than see ourselves only as victims  The value of humanizing others rather than making villain stories in order to improve communication Taking responsibility and accountability for our own actions and using dialogue skills rather than feeling helpless Show notes based on our discussion (as per Otter.ai's beta tool):   Crucial Conversations book and avoiding passive aggression. (1:27) Controlling emotions through storytelling. (5:31) Recognizing and managing emotions. (11:00) Storytelling and emotional control. (16:59) Separating facts from subjective interpretations. (23:03) Crucial conversations and self-justifying stories. (28:57) Storytelling and its impact on relationships. (35:39) Storytelling and its impact on behavior. (39:43) Self-justification through storytelling. (44:12) Self-awareness and empathy in communication. (48:25) Improving communication and relationships at work. (53:11) Overcoming emotional blocks in communication. (58:26) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today was all about SxSW and my reflections from this year’s show.  Episode 179 of our week-daily virtual coffee, which takes place in Konktown’s discord server: discord.gg/konktown and Clubhouse’s Startup Club House from 8-9am EST. It's free and open to anyone from anywhere in the world. Some of the key highlights from today's discussion included: The importance of showing up, both physically and mentally, even when it's challenging. Showing up is critical for opportunities and success. My experiences at South by Southwest over 18 years, including exhaustion from walking long distances and standing for hours each day. I’m getting old. The rise of AI and social media backlash as major trends observed at recent events, as well as opportunities for brands to engage influential attendees. Creative marketing strategies like Delta Airlines' significant presence and an engaging treasure hunt concept at SXSW that kept me engaged. The potential to revive old marketing approaches like innovative business cards to help with networking and leave a lasting impression. Show notes based on our discussion (as per Otter.ai's beta tool):   Attending South by Southwest and networking. (1:28) Networking, showing up, and burnout at a conference. (5:14) Exhaustion, networking, and Star Trek. (10:24) SXSW experiences, serendipity, and showing up. (18:52) AI, social media, and the human condition. (23:31) Phone addiction and networking at SXSW. (30:29) Marketing strategies at a tech festival. (36:10) Networking technology and business cards at a conference. (43:38) Business cards, innovation, and trends. (49:16) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We finished (just) Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive and I can see so much of the inspiration behind EOS. It makes sense. My biggest takeaway was all about how an agile or nimble company is NOT a company that lacks clarity and structure, but in fact the opposite! Episode 178 of our week-daily virtual coffee, which takes place in Konktown’s discord server: discord.gg/konktown and Clubhouse’s Startup Club House from 8-9am EST. It's free and open to anyone from anywhere in the world. Some of the key highlights from today's discussion included: Emphasizing the importance of building a cohesive leadership team through Gino Wickman’s research findings. Sharing strategies for achieving organizational clarity through questioning, including identifying core values and mission. Discussing the importance of effective communication in organizations through repetition, simple messages, and multiple mediums. Highlighting cascading communication and social audio as powerful tools for sharing information. Stressing the need to maintain organizational clarity through human systems like hiring, performance management, rewards, and dismissals. Encouraging listeners to prioritize organizational health and discipline for extraordinary leadership. Show notes based on our discussion (as per Otter.ai's beta tool):   Entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration. (0:01) Operationalizing leadership team building. (1:28) Leadership team cohesion and effective meetings. (7:19) Organizational clarity and its importance. (12:36) Achieving organizational clarity through questions. (16:38) Identifying core values and mission in a company. (21:50) Strategy, culture, and identity in business. (27:01) Setting and achieving organizational goals. (31:31) Effective organizational communication. (38:14) Effective communication in organizations. (44:10) Maintaining organizational clarity through human systems. (49:18) Organizational health and leadership. (54:21) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another riveting read of “Crucial Conversations” where today it was all about Emotional Diarrhea and how to avoid it. Hint: Tell yourself a story. Episode 177 of our week-daily virtual coffee, which takes place in Konktown’s discord server: discord.gg/konktown and Clubhouse’s Startup Club House from 8-9am EST. It's free and open to anyone from anywhere in the world. Some of the key highlights from today's session included: Discussing the importance of emotional intelligence and controlling one's emotions in crucial conversations. Explaining how our observations can influence the stories we tell ourselves, which then shape our emotions and actions. Emphasizing the need to rethink and retell our stories to gain control over our emotions. Analyzing scenarios like Maria and Louis's working relationship to understand how stories impact communication outcomes. Recognizing how our own stories can sometimes create realities rather than just describe them. Show notes based on our discussion (as per Otter.ai's beta tool):   Entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration. (0:01) Crucial Conversations book with recap and highlights. (1:27) Effective communication and motive awareness. (7:04) Refocusing brain and desires in challenging situations. (12:37) School curriculum turns into personal attack. (17:39) Conflict resolution strategies. (22:14) Dialogue and emotional intelligence in crucial conversations. (26:45) Emotional control and communication in the workplace. (32:08) Controlling emotions in crucial conversations. (36:54) Emotions and how they're influenced by observations and stories. (41:46) How stories influence emotions and actions. (46:26) Controlling emotions in crucial conversations. (51:01) Storytelling and self-awareness in communication. (56:55) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We began today with a “1st and 10” analogy for kicking off your workweek and then the bulk of the discussion was about unpacking the psychology associated with bull and bear markets. Episode 176 of our week-daily virtual coffee, which takes place in Konktown’s discord server: discord.gg/konktown and Clubhouse’s Startup Club House from 8-9am EST. It's free and open to anyone from anywhere in the world. Some of the key highlights from today's session included Discussing market psychology and common biases that investors experience during bull and bear markets, such as herd mentality, overconfidence bias, recency bias, loss aversion, and confirmation bias. Emphasizing the importance of having a plan for investing and sticking to it to overcome biases and emotions. Comparing the "first and 10" concept in football to starting each Monday with a new opportunity and making progress each day. Reflecting on past market cycles and crashes while maintaining optimism about future potential based on historical data and patterns. Encouraging listeners to thoughtfully consider their own mindsets during high and low points in the market. Show notes based on our discussion (as per Otter.ai's beta tool):   Entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration. (0:01) Using football analogies for motivation and success. (1:27) Moving forward on Mondays with a motivational message. (5:18) Market psychology and the impact of influencers on cryptocurrency prices. (13:47) Investor psychology during bull and bear markets. (22:00) Investor biases in a bull market. (27:02) Investing and market psychology. (33:30) Overcoming confirmation bias and making informed decisions. (41:34) Greed, hope, and the cyclical nature of life and markets. (45:50) Investing strategies and overcoming biases. (52:02) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best of the Week including conversations on “do you know when you have a good thing going?”, highlights from Rob Dube’s appearance on Joseph Jaffe is not Famous Episode 175 of our week-daily virtual coffee, which takes place in Alpha Collective's discord server: discord.gg/alphacollective and Clubhouse’s Startup Club from 8-9am EST. It's free and open to anyone from anywhere in the world. Some of the key highlights from today's session included: Discussing the missed opportunities of Clubhouse and how platforms need to capitalize on success Conversations about gratitude, mindfulness, and living in the present with guest Rob Dube Sharing clips from Rob Dubay's interview about entrepreneurship, control, and mental health Discussing the importance of vulnerability, community, and collaboration Looking forward to Monday’s discussion on dealing with market psychology and trends Show notes based on our discussion (as per Otter.ai's beta tool):   Entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration. (0:02) Social media platforms and their potential. (1:29) Why Clubhouse failed to capitalize on COVID-19 opportunities. (6:13) Gratitude, mindfulness, and living in the present. (10:17) Crucial Conversations and Identity with Guest Alex Brockman. (14:28) Entrepreneurship, control, and mental health. (21:37) Leadership, vulnerability, and control. (26:55) Entrepreneurship, psychology, and market trends. (33:52) Creativity, identity, and self-awareness. (38:27) Leadership, self-awareness, and crypto market fluctuations. (45:26) Podcasting, travel, and community. (50:35) About Alpha Collective:  Alpha Collective is a professional organization helping marketers with Web3, AI and whatever comes next. Benefits of full membership includes: access to 52 Alpha Talks across 52 consecutive weeks (see list of Speakers on alphacollective.xyz), IRL events, Masterminds, Workshops, Networking opportunities and the ability join the Collective Cafe stage at any time and/or start your own coffee. Find out more and buy your pass at alphacollective.xyz    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we discussed Matt Gray’s 7 Steps to Designing the Life you Want plus my 3 Bonus Steps to take us to 10. This was episode 174 of our week-daily virtual coffee, which takes place in Konktown’s discord server and Clubhouse’s Startup Club from 8-9am EST. It's free and open to anyone from anywhere in the world.   Some of the key highlights of today's session included: Discussing seven steps to designing a fulfilling life through self-reflection and goal setting, including quitting procrastination, prioritizing health, crafting a clear vision, taking action, being consistent, choosing adventure, and fostering relationships. Exploring strategies to overcome procrastination like the "level 10 meeting" concept and making quick decisions. Emphasizing the importance of passion and loving one's work like Tiger Woods loves golf. Identifying values like admiration, generosity, gratitude, and curiosity that can lead to a longer, better life. Encouraging listeners to reflect on what they truly want from life and the steps needed to achieve it. Show notes based on our discussion (as per Otter.ai's beta tool):   Entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration. (0:01) Designing a fulfilling life through self-reflection and goal setting. (1:27) Procrastination and decision-making strategies. (6:14) Procrastination and self-improvement strategies. (10:58) Improving mental and physical well-being through goal setting and self-care. (17:00) Setting and achieving goals through action and consistency. (21:24) Finding passion and purpose in life. (27:55) Loving one's job and the Tiger Woods effect. (30:54) Values for a Longer, Better Life. (36:17) Personal growth, relationships, and emotional well-being. (40:46) Designing a fulfilling life with practical steps. (47:21) Phone addiction and its impact on mental health. (51:15) About Alpha Collective:  Alpha Collective is a professional organization helping marketers with Web3, AI and whatever comes next. Benefits of full membership includes: access to 52 Alpha Talks across 52 consecutive weeks (see list of Speakers on alphacollective.xyz), IRL events, Masterminds, Workshops, Networking opportunities and the ability join the Collective Cafe stage at any time and/or start your own coffee. Find out more and buy your pass at alphacollective.xyz    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keep Calm and Dialog is the theme of today’s live read of Crucial Conversations. It’s all about maintaining focus and singularity, while asking the key question, “What do I really want from this?” This was episode 173 of our week-daily virtual coffee, which takes place in Konktown’s discord server and Clubhouse’s Startup Club from 8-9am EST. It's free and open to anyone from anywhere in the world. Some of the key highlights from today's show included: Mastering crucial conversation skills through repetition and maintaining focus on goals can improve relationships and results. Identifying the right issue using CPR (content, pattern, relationship) helps address problems effectively. Using questions like "what do I really want?" can help manage emotions and redirect conversations productively. Bookmarking original topics when new issues emerge helps ensure thorough resolution. Greta's example showed how acknowledging hypocrisy and soliciting feedback transformed a defensive conversation into an opportunity for growth. Show notes based on our discussion (as per Otter.ai's beta tool):   Crucial conversations for personal and professional growth. (3:51) Effective communication in difficult situations. (7:21) Improving communication in personal and professional relationships. (12:26) Choosing the right topic and addressing issues. (19:03) Creative output and workplace issues. (25:17) Effective communication and decision-making in a team setting. (29:46) Staying calm and focused in crucial conversations. (34:49) Improving dialogue skills in difficult situations. (40:54) Cost-cutting measures in a corporate meeting. (45:55) Cost-cutting initiative turns heated. (50:15) Using questions to manage emotions and resolve conflicts. (55:14) About Alpha Collective:  Alpha Collective is a professional organization helping marketers with Web3, AI and whatever comes next. Benefits of full membership includes: access to 52 Alpha Talks across 52 consecutive weeks (see list of Speakers on alphacollective.xyz), IRL events, Masterminds, Workshops, Networking opportunities and the ability join the Collective Cafe stage at any time and/or start your own coffee. Find out more and buy your pass at alphacollective.xyz    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Great success. We’ve covered all four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive and with one session to go, we’re working on operationalizing it. Today was all about Groundedness and Getting Naked! This was episode 172 of our week-daily virtual coffee, which takes place in Konktown’s discord server and Clubhouse’s Startup Club from 8-9am EST. It's free and open to anyone from anywhere in the world. Some of the key highlights from today's show included: Building a cohesive leadership team is critical for organizational success and reducing politics. Organizations need to overcommunicate their values, purpose, and priorities through repetition across different settings.  Rich O Connor's success was due to his commitment to simplicity and discipline through the 4 disciplines. Assessing team cohesion through compelling meetings, unguarded debate, accountability, understanding strengths/weaknesses, and avoiding gossip. Personality types like the MBTI can help teams understand each other to build trust and cohesion. Show notes based on our discussion (as per Otter.ai's beta tool):   A book with a live read and catching up on missed content. (1:29) Leadership team building and organizational clarity. (2:45) Communication and repetition in a business setting. (7:34) Company values and leadership. (12:08) Buying rival's retail practice. (16:42) Leadership principles and organizational culture. (21:58) Company growth and internal processes. (25:52) Leadership and organizational health. (32:03) Business, marketing, and entrepreneurship. (37:05) Organizational health and leadership team building. (42:11) Politics in organizations and building cohesive leadership teams. (46:38) Building cohesive teams through personal histories and shared experiences. (53:11) Team cohesion and effective communication. (57:01) About Alpha Collective:  Alpha Collective is a professional organization helping marketers with Web3, AI and whatever comes next. Benefits of full membership includes: access to 52 Alpha Talks across 52 consecutive weeks (see list of Speakers on alphacollective.xyz), IRL events, Masterminds, Workshops, Networking opportunities and the ability join the Collective Cafe stage at any time and/or start your own coffee. Find out more and buy your pass at alphacollective.xyz    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 171 of our week-daily virtual coffee, which takes place in Konktown’s discord server and Clubhouse’s Startup Club from 8-9am EST. It's free and open to anyone from anywhere in the world. On Marketing Monday, we discussed Gamestop 2.0 or rather the $GME Meme Coin’s introduction and volatile journey so far. Will this finally be “an idea whose time has come” to quote Victor Hugo or a strikeout for community and a third victory for the Dr Evil of our time, Citadel’s Ken Griffin  Some of the key highlights from today's show related to $GME/Gamestop included: A discussion of the original Gamestop stock surge and the controversy around Robinhood restricting trading My perspectives on the potential for the $GME coin to succeed due to factors like community support, meme culture, and media attention from being a "Gamestop 2.0” The risks the $GME coin faces from a lack of fundamentals, high volatility in the crypto market, and regulatory uncertainty My view that the positives for the $GME coin can be built upon while the negatives may be mitigated or dealt with Show notes based on our discussion (as per Otter.ai's beta tool):   Business, entrepreneurship, and collaboration in a virtual coffee shop. (0:04) Virtual coffee experience and content creation. (1:44) Gamestop saga, market manipulation, and NFTs. (5:58) Stock market and history of Constitution auction. (11:29) Wealth distribution and employee pay in a capitalist society. (16:48) Tokenization, loyalty, and meme coins. (21:51) GME meme coin's potential for success and failure. (25:55) Meme coin GME's potential for success. (32:14) The potential success and failure of a meme cryptocurrency. (36:40) Crypto volatility, fundamentals, and regulatory risks. (42:56) GME coin's potential success factors and challenges. (47:51) GME meme coin's potential and risks. (53:37) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 170 of our week-daily virtual coffee, which takes place in Alpha Collective's discord server: discord.gg/alphacollective and Clubhouse’s Startup Club from 8-9am EST. It's free and open to anyone from anywhere in the world. Could resist finding out what happened to Jamie Bender and Telegraph. Plus we now know the first two (of four) obsessions an extraordinary Executive Show notes based on our discussion (as per Otter.ai's beta tool):   Using blockchain-based digital collectibles for events. (2:02) Legacy, positivity, and unexpected endings. (9:33) Work performance reviews with a focus on one employee's feedback. (15:45) Boss's feedback leads to awkwardness. (21:19) Leadership, decision-making, and team dynamics. (27:02) Exit plans and feedback among executives. (32:03) Departing employee's reasons for leaving. (34:10) Business rivalry and ethics. (39:13) Unusual meeting behaviors at a tech company. (45:25) Leadership team building and organizational clarity. (50:45) Company values and goal setting. (55:18) About Alpha Collective:  Alpha Collective is a professional organization helping marketers with Web3, AI and whatever comes next. Benefits of full membership includes: access to 52 Alpha Talks across 52 consecutive weeks (see list of Speakers on alphacollective.xyz), IRL events, Masterminds, Workshops, Networking opportunities and the ability join the Collective Cafe stage at any time and/or start your own coffee. Find out more and buy your pass at alphacollective.xyz    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 169 of our week-daily virtual coffee, which takes place in Alpha Collective's discord server: discord.gg/alphacollective and Clubhouse’s Startup Club from 8-9am EST. It's free and open to anyone from anywhere in the world. February 14th: Happy VisionPro’s Day. A mash-up of love and devices!    Some of the key highlights from today's session included: The importance of love in leadership, business success, and life fulfillment. Balancing emotions and logic through empathy and intellectual discussion.  Apple's consistent ability to succeed despite skepticism, and the future potential of augmented reality technology. Concerns about the social implications of virtual reality devices and potential impacts on privacy and human connection. The need to prioritize human relationships over device usage, especially on Valentine's Day. Show notes based on our discussion (as per Otter.ai's beta tool):   Love and Apple's vision goggles in a virtual coffee shop. (0:01) Love and leadership in a business context. (3:40) Love, marketing, and social media. (12:00) The importance of emotions in decision-making. (18:52) Apple's vision pro goggles and their nicknames. (23:27) Apple's success, vision pro, and mobile devices. (29:42) The Vision Pro AR goggles and their potential impact. (37:11) Virtual reality goggles and their potential impact on society. (41:55) The future of technology and humanity. (47:14) About Alpha Collective:  Alpha Collective is a professional organization helping marketers with Web3, AI and whatever comes next. Benefits of full membership includes: access to 52 Alpha Talks across 52 consecutive weeks (see list of Speakers on alphacollective.xyz), IRL events, Masterminds, Workshops, Networking opportunities and the ability join the Collective Cafe stage at any time and/or start your own coffee. Find out more and buy your pass at alphacollective.xyz    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices