Executive InSight

The Map We Know is a Lie

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 03:01:42 GMT

We all have a map of the world in our heads. For most of us, it's this long, rectangular map with Greenland looking the size of Africa. That's called the Mercator projection. And it's a lie that's been shaping our decisions and skewing our bias without us even knowing it. Your mental map is 500 years out of date & this distortion affects your business strategy, your view of global news, and your understanding of power.

In this episode, we discuss Cartographic Literacy - the practical guide you need to see the world clearly. And we introduce our newest course of the same title.

See the world outside of the matrix.

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Blog article: https://www.ihdina.org/blog/business-insight-3/updating-your-worldview-134

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The Courage to be Wrong

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:14:08 GMT

The Emotional Gauntlet of Taking a Chance

"Fail fast" is easy to say. But what about the emotional whiplash that comes after? The journey from being called naive or ignorant, to being seen as a joke, to being labeled arrogant or delusional is the real test every innovator faces.

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the intense human side of entrepreneurship. We explore the silent costs of taking a chance—the ridicule, the pressure, the attacks on your conviction—and provide a practical toolkit for building the resilience you need to persevere.

Learn how to shield your mindset, protect your "why," and navigate the backlash until your work speaks for itself. Listen now and fortify yourself for the journey ahead.

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What Gives Light

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:01:08 GMT

Here's a useful reminder based on the quote "what gives light must endure burning"

Whatever the obstacles or challenges you face, there's a purpose for it and a method to get through it.

Find out more in this soundbyte, & be sure to follow for more of The PDM Advantage, at https://pdmacademy.com/podcast

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Navigating the Maze: Strategic Marketing in the Age of AI

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 04:07:59 GMT

In this episode of Executive InSight, we dive into the multifaceted changes reshaping the landscape for business owners today.

From the overwhelming deluge of information to the rapid integration of AI tools, and the challenges posed by a surge in semi-skilled talent, the business environment is evolving at breakneck speed.

Join us as we explore actionable strategies to navigate these changes, focusing on how to ensure effective marketing amidst the chaos. Whether you're an entrepreneur, manager, or executive, this episode provides invaluable insights to help you stay ahead of the curve and turn these challenges into opportunities for growth and success.

Don't miss out on this essential guide to thriving in the modern business world!

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Make Technology Work for You, Not You for It

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 18:01:30 GMT

Will technology steal my job? What opportunities are open to persons through technology? How easy is it for persons without a tech background to get into tech? In this podcast episode / interview, we explore the answers to these questions examining the past, present and future. See our tech training solutions at https://pdmacademy.com/ and get technology to work for you, not you for it.

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Technology & The Future for Non IT Professionals

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 20:09:21 GMT

Technology has become an integral part of our daily lives today, whether it’s through our direct interface or working silently in the background.

From smartphones to computers, AI to virtual reality, technology is everywhere and has a profound impact on the way we live, work and operate, as businesses. As technology continues to evolve and shape the world, it’s becoming increasingly important for non-IT professionals and entrepreneurs to have a basic understanding of technology and its applications, there are many benefits they can reap from doing so.

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The Great Resignation, Quiet Quitting & The Future of Work

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:51:16 GMT

People leaving their jobs, companies hiring or looking for talent, employers with very different positions on remote work and work from home policies, youths and quiet quitting… its being called the great resignation, or the great attrition. But what’s really happening here, what does that mean for us, and more importantly, what can we do about it? Join us as we answer these questions and make sense of where we are heading, and what we can do about it.

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Inflation, Supply Chain Disruption & the Future of Business

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 22:19:02 GMT

Today Inflation, Supply Chain Disruption and the Dynamics of Global Trade feature on every business broadcast and bulletins. Research reports that the average annual inflation rate in the first quarter of this year was at least twice what it was in the first quarter of 2020, in some cases more than four times the level of two years prior.

These factors are hitting us in our pockets and in our profit lines.... So whats happening there, why, and what can we expect looking ahead?

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