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Ana Lorena Fabrega On School And How To Love Learning – This Week’s Six Pixels of Separation Podcast

Episode #910 of Six Pixels of Separation – The ThinkersOne Podcast is now live and ready for you to listen to

Ana Lorena Fabrega, an innovative force in the world of education, has made significant strides in reshaping how we perceive and engage with learning. With a background that spans multiple countries and diverse experiences, Ana’s journey in education is as unique as it is inspiring. Growing up, Ana attended ten schools in seven countries, an experience that undoubtedly influenced her global perspective on education. Her foray into teaching was fueled by a firm belief in lifelong learning and the desire to nurture children’s natural love for discovery. Yet, her time in the classroom led to a growing disillusionment with traditional educational models. Ana observed that conventional schooling methods often quash the inherent curiosity and joy of learning in children, prompting her to leave her teaching job in search of alternative approaches to education. Ana’s disillusionment with the traditional education system is evident in her critique of its outdated ideologies. She argues that schools often restrict natural learning environments, hampering children’s ability to explore their talents and think independently. Her book, The Learning Game, encapsulates these ideas, offering readers practical tools to redesign learning approaches that go beyond the conventional school system and prepare young minds for life’s diverse challenges. In her quest to redefine learning, Ana emphasizes the power of story-driven education. She believes that humans are naturally inclined to learn through stories, which are more engaging and relatable than abstract concepts or formulas. This approach aligns with her view that education should be fun, captivating, and practical, providing learners with relatable role models and real-world applications. Today, Ana serves as the Chief Evangelist at Synthesis, an innovative online learning platform for curious and ambitious kids. Synthesis employs game-based learning strategies, scaling up ideas from Ad Astra, a school co-founded by Elon Musk. This role aligns perfectly with her passion for building learning alternatives that break traditional molds and foster genuine enthusiasm for learning. Ana’s work, both as an author and an educator, is a testament to her commitment to transforming the educational landscape. Her approach to learning is refreshing and necessary in a world that increasingly values creativity, innovation, and adaptability. Along with that, she’s also kind of a big deal on Instagram. Enjoy the conversation…

You can grab the latest episode of Six Pixels of Separation here (or feel free to subscribe via Apple Podcast or whatever platform you may choose):  #910 of Six Pixels of Separation – The ThinkersOne Podcast.

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SPOS #910 – Ana Lorena Fabrega On School And How To Love Learning

Welcome to episode #910 of Six Pixels of Separation – The ThinkersOne Podcast.

Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation – The ThinkersOne Podcast – Episode #910. Ana Lorena Fabrega, an innovative force in the world of education, has made significant strides in reshaping how we perceive and engage with learning. With a background that spans multiple countries and diverse experiences, Ana’s journey in education is as unique as it is inspiring. Growing up, Ana attended ten schools in seven countries, an experience that undoubtedly influenced her global perspective on education. Her foray into teaching was fueled by a firm belief in lifelong learning and the desire to nurture children’s natural love for discovery. Yet, her time in the classroom led to a growing disillusionment with traditional educational models. Ana observed that conventional schooling methods often quash the inherent curiosity and joy of learning in children, prompting her to leave her teaching job in search of alternative approaches to education. Ana’s disillusionment with the traditional education system is evident in her critique of its outdated ideologies. She argues that schools often restrict natural learning environments, hampering children’s ability to explore their talents and think independently. Her book, The Learning Game, encapsulates these ideas, offering readers practical tools to redesign learning approaches that go beyond the conventional school system and prepare young minds for life’s diverse challenges. In her quest to redefine learning, Ana emphasizes the power of story-driven education. She believes that humans are naturally inclined to learn through stories, which are more engaging and relatable than abstract concepts or formulas. This approach aligns with her view that education should be fun, captivating, and practical, providing learners with relatable role models and real-world applications. Today, Ana serves as the Chief Evangelist at Synthesis, an innovative online learning platform for curious and ambitious kids. Synthesis employs game-based learning strategies, scaling up ideas from Ad Astra, a school co-founded by Elon Musk. This role aligns perfectly with her passion for building learning alternatives that break traditional molds and foster genuine enthusiasm for learning. Ana’s work, both as an author and an educator, is a testament to her commitment to transforming the educational landscape. Her approach to learning is refreshing and necessary in a world that increasingly values creativity, innovation, and adaptability. Along with that, she’s also kind of a big deal on Instagram. Enjoy the conversation…

Running time: 1:10:15.Hello from beautiful Montreal.Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts.Please visit and leave comments on the blog – Six Pixels of Separation.Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook.Check out ThinkersOne.or you can connect on LinkedIn.…or on Twitter.Here is my conversation with Ana Lorena Fabrega.The Learning Game.Synthesis.Follow Ana on Instagram.Follow Ana on YouTube.Follow Ana on LinkedIn.Follow Ana on X.This week’s music: David Usher ‘St. Lawrence River’.

Download the Podcast here: Six Pixels of Separation – The ThinkersOne Podcast – Episode #910.

Before you go… ThinkersOne  is a new way for organizations to buy bite-sized and personalized thought leadership video content (live and recorded) from the best Thinkers in the world. If you’re looking to add excitement  and big smarts to your meetings, corporate events, company off-sites, “lunch & learns” and beyond, check it out.

Six Links Worthy of Your Attention #703

Is there one link, story, picture or thought that you saw online this week that you think somebody you know must see?

My friends: Alistair Croll (Solve for Interesting, Tilt the Windmill, Interesting Bits, HBS, chair of Strata, Startupfest, FWD50, and Scaletechconf; author of Lean Analytics and some other books), Hugh McGuire (Rebus Foundation, PressBooks, LibriVox) and I decided that every week the three of us are going to share one link for one another (for a total of six links) that each individual feels the other person “must see.”

Check out these six links that we’re recommending to one another: 

Text Is All You Need – Ribbonfarm Studio. “A longform piece on what it means to abdicate personhood. Venkatesh Rao says we’ve had six ‘Copernican moments’ that force us to reconsider our place in the universe, from the heliocentric solar system, to relativity, and now to machines that can converse as well as humans. I kinda like his conclusion: ‘I think what is left is the irreducible individual subjective, anchored in dubito ergo sum. I doubt therefore I am.'” (Alistair for Hugh). The Psychology Of Human Misjudgement – Charlie Munger . “Charlie Munger died late last month. The longtime collaborator of Warren Buffett, he’s widely loved for aphorisms and observations. Here’s a talk he gave in 1995 on all the reasons why humans make bad decisions, nicely animated. I’m always amazed at how gullible we all are, even when we’ve been warned.” (Alistair for Mitch). As California’s Redwoods Recover From Fire, An Astonishing Fact Emerges – San Francisco Chronicle . “Nature is amazing. In 2020, California wildfires destroyed huge stands of 1000+ year old redwoods, left them a kind of cemetery of 300-foot tall charred towers. But six months later, tiny buds started to appear. The buds had been buried in the bark of the trees as an insurance policy, and drew on decades-old stored carbon and sugars that the trees had held in reserve. These trees and forests can only take so much, but many have survived even these horrendous wildfires.” (Hugh for Alistair). The Vast Majority Of Americans Support Housing Policies That Are Widely Illegal – Business Insider . “North America is in the throes of a housing crisis, Canada is probably worse off than the US. Housing just costs too much, with the combined increase in real estate prices and increased interest rates on mortgages squeezing everyone. There are so many factors that lead to this state of affairs, but one is housing and zoning policies in North America, which privilege single family dwellings over other forms of housing. In the US, about 75% of residentially-zoned land prohibits anything but single-family homes. This is costly, restrictive, and ends up making for less pleasant cities. Most people want different rules, ones that allow for apartments near train stations, for hotels and offices to be converted to housing, allow multi-family buildings on any lot, more affordable housing on church land, more offices near stores and restaurants, backyard apartments, etc. Many of these sensible things are illegal in much of North America. Incidentally, one of the reasons Montreal is such a great city is that at least in much of the city, our zoning supports these kinds of denser, mixed use neighborhoods.” (Hugh for Mitch). How To Build A Better Motivational Speaker – The New Yorker . “While this is a profile of professional keynote speaker, Jesse Itzler (who is beloved because he walks – and runs and raps – the talk), it is also a deep dive into the business world of professional speaking. So, if you speak for a living (like Alistair and I do) or if you’ve never been exposed to the strange ways that this business works (and, yes, I have found myself in multiple situations over the almost-twenty years that I have been doing this, texting a peer with the simple words: ‘Is this really a job?!!’). For the record, there are all kinds of professional speakers and while ‘motivational speaker ‘is a big component to this business, I would tag myself more as a business meeting presenter… I’m less motivation (rah rah rah rah) and much more business insights (‘ahh, I could bring that to my own work’) kind of speaker. Still, here’s a great story about what it takes to truly be an ‘expert’ and someone worthy of owning the stage…” (Mitch for Alistair). The 138 Best Book Covers of 2023 – Literary Hub . “I usually shy away from ‘best of…’ lists, but ’tis the season (as they say). I’m also a sucker for a great book cover. And, in a world where so many book covers are afterthoughts or derivative of someone else with a bestseller, nothing gives me more warmth and that feeling of ‘oh, this is so well done’ as a great book cover. Here’s a massive run through over one hundred of the best best covers of the year, and many of them are inspiring. And, yes, we always judge a book by its cover, regardless of the old trope that we should not.” (Mitch for Hugh). 

Feel free to share these links and add your picks on X, Facebook, in the comments below or wherever you play.

Charlie Munger: The Psychology of Human Misjudgement from Tiny Capital on Vimeo.

Before you go… ThinkersOne  is a new way for organizations to buy bite-sized and personalized thought leadership video content (live and recorded) from the best Thinkers in the world. If you’re looking to add excitement  and big smarts to your meetings, corporate events, company off-sites, “lunch & learns” and beyond, check it out.

Extra! Extra! Social Media Says ‘Bye-Bye’ To The News?

It’s not just Canada that is dealing with the news business.

Axios is reporting that, Social Media Traffic To Top News Sites Craters.
The situation: “Traffic referrals to the top global news sites from Meta‘s Facebook and X, formerly Twitter, has collapsed over the past year, according to data from Similarweb… Website business models that depended on clicks from social media are now broken… Meanwhile, news companies are scrambling to find business solutions while simultaneously fighting to protect their work in the AI era.”
And, even though Google has agreed to cough up about $100 million in Canada for the Online News Act, it seems like Facebook won’t be allowing links or news organizations to share content on the social networking platform any time soon.
So, while the rest of the world is trying to understand why this is the case outside of Canada, behind the scenes many of the tech giants have reconciled that news, simply put, isn’t worth it.

How is news not worth it?

Anything related to free speech and democracy saw the tech giants being blamed. If they continue to throttle the amount of news being shared on their platforms, who will the other media outlets blame in the upcoming elections?The less news on social media, the less likely there is to be a spread of misinformation.Brands with significant advertising dollars want “brand safety” and often won’t advertise next to news.Content from politicians speaking directly (on social media) to their audience seems to be an easier path forward for these social media channels.Social media platforms don’t have to defend what a link is, what sharing news items means, and more to traditional publishers regarding intellectual property and copyright.

But, more importantly…

Social media platforms are indicating that their users are happier without news and the conversations around it.Social media platforms are indicating that their users are spending more time online, which indicates that the lack of traffic caused by the news is not impacting time spent on the platform. Social media platforms are indicating that their users who click on news links only to leave the social networking platform to be confronted with a paywall is not a great user experience.

So, what does this mean for democracy and the future of news?

There’s much more to it…

This, and other current topics were discussed along with Saul Colt (The Idea Integration Company), Jonathan Sackett (NEI) and host Bob Knorpp (always a good human) on the very excellent BeanCast Podcast (which I’ve been fortunate to be a guest on in the past). I don’t know what it is about BeanCast, Bob Knorpp and these other panelists, but there is always “something in the water” when we record these conversations that brings out a lot of stimulating ideas and insights (and some friendly disagreements too!).

Are you ready for this deep dive into the world of media and marketing? Here is: BeanCast #729 – The Election is Coming.

For about an hour, we discussed and debated the following topics:

Managing Election Advertising.Musk vs. Iger.Disney+ Adds Retail.News Traffic Plummets.

Take a listen and jump into the fray…

Mitch Joel · BeanCast #729 – The Election Is Coming

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Joey Coleman On How To Never Lose An Employee Again – This Week’s Six Pixels of Separation Podcast

Episode #909 of Six Pixels of Separation – The ThinkersOne Podcast is now live and ready for you to listen to

Acclaimed author, speaker, and expert in customer and employee experience, Joey Coleman, has charted an impressive journey from his roots in a small farming community in Iowa. His career is a tapestry of diverse experiences, from practicing law and working in the White House, to engaging in creative pursuits like graphic art and singing. Joey’s professional expertise lies in enhancing customer and employee experiences. Joey works with a range of clients, from corporations to non-profits, in creating impactful interactions. His innovative approach focuses on designing memorable experiences to improve relationships in the crucial first 100 days, whether it’s with customers or employees. As a speaker, Joey shares his insights worldwide, teaching his First 100 Days methodology to foster personal and emotional connections between brands and their audiences. He advises a spectrum of organizations, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, sometimes even taking equity stakes in start-ups for long-term partnerships, especially in the renewable energy and technology sectors. Joey’s recent book, Never Lose An Employee Again, builds on his expertise in fostering lasting relationships in business environments (and is a great companion to his first book, Never Lose A Customer Again). This book is a testament to his belief in the power of creating memorable experiences to retain talent in an organization with this ever-changing work landscape. Let’s dive into his philosophies and methodologies, as Joey presents valuable insights for businesses and individuals alike looking to excel in creating unforgettable work experiences. Enjoy the conversation…

You can grab the latest episode of Six Pixels of Separation here (or feel free to subscribe via Apple Podcast or whatever platform you may choose):  #909 of Six Pixels of Separation – The ThinkersOne Podcast.

Before you go… ThinkersOne  is a new way for organizations to buy bite-sized and personalized thought leadership video content (live and recorded) from the best Thinkers in the world. If you’re looking to add excitement  and big smarts to your meetings, corporate events, company off-sites, “lunch & learns” and beyond, check it out.

SPOS #909 – Joey Coleman On How To Never Lose An Employee Again

Welcome to episode #909 of Six Pixels of Separation – The ThinkersOne Podcast.

Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation – The ThinkersOne Podcast – Episode #909. Acclaimed author, speaker, and expert in customer and employee experience, Joey Coleman, has charted an impressive journey from his roots in a small farming community in Iowa. His career is a tapestry of diverse experiences, from practicing law and working in the White House, to engaging in creative pursuits like graphic art and singing. Joey’s professional expertise lies in enhancing customer and employee experiences. Joey works with a range of clients, from corporations to non-profits, in creating impactful interactions. His innovative approach focuses on designing memorable experiences to improve relationships in the crucial first 100 days, whether it’s with customers or employees. As a speaker, Joey shares his insights worldwide, teaching his First 100 Days methodology to foster personal and emotional connections between brands and their audiences. He advises a spectrum of organizations, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, sometimes even taking equity stakes in start-ups for long-term partnerships, especially in the renewable energy and technology sectors. Joey’s recent book, Never Lose An Employee Again, builds on his expertise in fostering lasting relationships in business environments (and is a great companion to his first book, Never Lose A Customer Again). This book is a testament to his belief in the power of creating memorable experiences to retain talent in an organization with this ever-changing work landscape. Let’s dive into his philosophies and methodologies, as Joey presents valuable insights for businesses and individuals alike looking to excel in creating unforgettable work experiences. Enjoy the conversation…

Running time: 1:16:13.Hello from beautiful Montreal.Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts.Please visit and leave comments on the blog – Six Pixels of Separation.Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook.Check out ThinkersOne.or you can connect on LinkedIn.…or on Twitter.Here is my conversation with Joey Coleman.Never Lose An Employee Again.Never Lose A Customer Again.First 100 Days.Follow Joey on X.Follow Joey on LinkedIn.This week’s music: David Usher ‘St. Lawrence River’.

Download the Podcast here: Six Pixels of Separation – The ThinkersOne Podcast – Episode #909.

Before you go… ThinkersOne  is a new way for organizations to buy bite-sized and personalized thought leadership video content (live and recorded) from the best Thinkers in the world. If you’re looking to add excitement  and big smarts to your meetings, corporate events, company off-sites, “lunch & learns” and beyond, check it out.

Six Links Worthy of Your Attention #702

Is there one link, story, picture or thought that you saw online this week that you think somebody you know must see?

My friends: Alistair Croll (Solve for Interesting, Tilt the Windmill, Interesting Bits, HBS, chair of Strata, Startupfest, FWD50, and Scaletechconf; author of Lean Analytics and some other books), Hugh McGuire (Rebus Foundation, PressBooks, LibriVox) and I decided that every week the three of us are going to share one link for one another (for a total of six links) that each individual feels the other person “must see.”

Check out these six links that we’re recommending to one another: 

The Neurologist Who Hacked His Brain—And Almost Lost His Mind – Wired. “This 2016 piece from Wired shows the very real limits of technology. We talk about brain implants as if they’re simple, because we see them in science fiction. But the reality is that human-machine interfaces are complicated, and biology is an incredibly delicate system. Here’s the tale of a doctor who decided to experiment on himself — and his rocky road to recovery.” (Alistair for Hugh). How To Coup Any Country – Ordinary Guide – YouTube . “‘t couldn’t happen here’ stops most people from thinking about how easily a democracy can become a dictatorship. But it’s happened plenty of times in the past — in fact, up until the early twentieth century, it was the norm. When politicians vow to be ‘a dictator, but just for a day,’ our alarm bells should be ringing. Ordinary Guide reminds us just how quickly things can change.” (Alistair for Mitch).Canada Is In Economic Decay. Prepare For Boc Rate Cuts And Big Returns In This Asset Class – The Globe And Mail. “David Rosenberg on the growing shitshow of Canadian economic performance. For a country as rich in the things the world wants (energy, food, and well-educated people), Canadian economic underperformance is deeply troubling. We are 14th out of the G20 countries in GDP growth projections in 2024-2025, and 20th in OECD countries in productivity.”  (Hugh for Alistair).Canada In Deep Economic Trouble – Financial Post. “Diane Francis on the growing shitshow of Canadian economic performance. For a country as rich in the things the world wants (energy, food, and well-educated people), Canadian economic underperformance is deeply troubling. We are 14th out of the G20 countries in GDP growth projections in 2024-2025, and 20th in OECD countries in productivity.”  (Hugh for Mitch).Life Really Is Better Without The Internet – The Atlantic. ”I believe this: It’s getting harder and harder to read without your own values and judgement slathering all over the words of someone else. At first blush, the headline alone is enough to pull my back out from the hard eye-rolls I would normally make. What did I really get out of this article? One, I would never remove the wifi from my house, but kudos to those that do. Two, we are all looking for a place to go that isn’t connected… where we can’t be reached… where everything that is stored in the cloud isn’t right there for the taking (or the scrolling through). We strive for simpler times and forget that in those days that have passed, the people back then also wanted things to be simpler… Times are always complex. How we deal with it? How do we move through it? How do we evolve? How do we find true connection? That is the struggle… but it’s nothing new because you can scroll TikTok now.” (Mitch for Alistair). Guy From The Audience Plays Drums With Foo Fighters. Pola Croatia 19-06-2019 – Alberto Cervellin – YouTube . “I don’t know about you, but I need more light, love, peace and music in my life. Live shows are, truly, my oxygen. I’ll often go to concerts alone… just happy to be there… with the crowd… and the artists… in communion. That is (and has always been) the place that gets me closest to anything I could define as ‘religion’. Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters (whether you like the band or not) have a knack for making every show both spectacular and intimate. We’ve seen these videos before… a member of the audience is pulled up on stage and can actually ‘hang with the band’ during a jam… this is one them… but it hits a little bit different. Take a look… it’s balm for the soul.” (Mitch for Hugh).

Feel free to share these links and add your picks on X, Facebook, in the comments below or wherever you play.

Before you go… ThinkersOne  is a new way for organizations to buy bite-sized and personalized thought leadership video content (live and recorded) from the best Thinkers in the world. If you’re looking to add excitement  and big smarts to your meetings, corporate events, company off-sites, “lunch & learns” and beyond, check it out.

Shaun Cooper From Taking Back Sunday On This Month’s Groove – The No Treble Podcast

Shaun Cooper from Taking Back Sunday is this month’s conversation on Groove – The No Treble Podcast.

You can listen the new episode right here: Groove – The No Treble Podcast – Episode #108 – Shaun Cooper.

Who is Shaun Cooper?

Shaun Cooper of Taking Back Sunday is as a formidable figure, with his bass lines etching deep grooves in the landscape of punk rock music. Shaun’s bass playing odyssey is as dynamic as the genre he’s helped shape. Joining Taking Back Sunday in the early 2000s, he became a part of the emo/pop/punk wave that was sweeping through rock music. His entry into the band coincided with their seminal album, Tell All Your Friends (2002), marking the beginning of a new era for the band and for Shaun himself. In those early days, Shaun’s style was raw and emotive, mirroring the fervent energy of the scene. His ability to blend melodic harmonies with the aggressive undertones of punk rock set him apart. His bass lines were not mere rhythmic backbones… they were integral to the narrative of each song, driving the music forward with intensity and purpose. However, Shaun’s journey with Taking Back Sunday was marked by evolution and transformation. He temporarily parted ways with the band in 2003, only to return in 2010, a period which saw him mature as a musician and an individual. This break allowed him to explore other musical endeavors and refine his bass playing style. Upon his return, fans witnessed a more nuanced and sophisticated approach in his bass lines. Albums like New Again (2009) and Happiness Is (2014) showcased this evolution, with Shaun’s bass playing offering a more intricate and layered sound, adding depth and complexity to the band’s music. Taking Back Sunday’s latest album, 152, is a testament to Shaun’s journey. Shaun’s bass on 152 is not just an instrument; it’s a storyteller, narrating the band’s journey through its ups and downs. Shaun’s story stands as an inspiring tale of growth, adaptability, and persistence. From the energetic baselines of the early 2000s to the refined harmonies of today, Shaun has not just played bass, he has lived it, breathed it, and transformed it. Enjoy the conversation…

What is Groove – The No Treble Podcast?

This is an ambitious effort. This will be a fascinating conversation. Our goal at Groove is to build the largest oral history of bass players. Why Groove? Most of the content about the bass revolves around gear, playing techniques, and more technical chatter. For us, bassists are creative artists with stories to tell. They are a force to be reckon with. These are the stories and conversation that we will capture. To create this oral history of why these artists chose the bass, what their creative lives are like, and where inspiration can be found.

Listen in:  Groove – The No Treble Podcast – Episode #108 – Shaun Cooper.

Are you interested in what’s next? How to decode the future? I publish between 2-3 times per week and then the Six Pixels of Separation Podcast comes out every Sunday. Feel free to subscribe (and tell your friends). 

Josh Bernoff On The State Of Business Books (And Writing One) – This Week’s Six Pixels of Separation Podcast

Episode #908 of Six Pixels of Separation – The ThinkersOne Podcast is now live and ready for you to listen to

When I think about business books… from writing one to the ideas within them, to how the business of writing book works, I think of Josh Bernoff. His latest book, Build a Better Business Book – How to Plan, Write, and Promote a Book That Matters, highlights his deep understanding of the intricate process of crafting impactful business literature, and how to make it successful. His approach is direct, and uniquely hands-on. He dives deep into the creation phase, assisting authors in rapidly defining their book idea and finding the perfect title and subtitle, delivering a one-page book treatment that sets the foundation for their project. His service extends to creating compelling book proposals, including everything from a captivating opening to a detailed promotion plan, ensuring that the manuscript appeals to both publishers and readers. Book projects on which he collaborated have generated more than $20 million for their authors. Before this gig, Josh spent twenty years as the Senior Vice President, Idea Development at Forrester, where he analyzed technology and business. At Forrester (and with co-author, Charlene Li), he published the Businessweek bestseller Groundswell – Winning in a World Transformed by Social Technologies. He has authored, coauthored, or ghostwritten eight business books, including Writing Without Bullshit – Boost Your Career by Saying What You Mean. Prior to Forrester, Josh spent fourteen years in start-up companies in the Boston area. Now, he works closely with nonfiction authors as an advisor, coach, editor, or ghostwriter. He has collaborated on more than 50 nonfiction books. Josh writes a blog post on topics of interest to authors every weekday. Enjoy the conversation…

You can grab the latest episode of Six Pixels of Separation here (or feel free to subscribe via Apple Podcast or whatever platform you may choose):  #908 of Six Pixels of Separation – The ThinkersOne Podcast.

Before you go… ThinkersOne  is a new way for organizations to buy bite-sized and personalized thought leadership video content (live and recorded) from the best Thinkers in the world. If you’re looking to add excitement  and big smarts to your meetings, corporate events, company off-sites, “lunch & learns” and beyond, check it out.

SPOS #908 – Josh Bernoff On The State Of Business Books (And Writing One)

Welcome to episode #908 of Six Pixels of Separation – The ThinkersOne Podcast.

Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation – The ThinkersOne Podcast – Episode #908. When I think about business books… from writing one to the ideas within them, to how the business of writing book works, I think of Josh Bernoff. His latest book, Build a Better Business Book – How to Plan, Write, and Promote a Book That Matters, highlights his deep understanding of the intricate process of crafting impactful business literature, and how to make it successful. His approach is direct, and uniquely hands-on. He dives deep into the creation phase, assisting authors in rapidly defining their book idea and finding the perfect title and subtitle, delivering a one-page book treatment that sets the foundation for their project. His service extends to creating compelling book proposals, including everything from a captivating opening to a detailed promotion plan, ensuring that the manuscript appeals to both publishers and readers. Book projects on which he collaborated have generated more than $20 million for their authors. Before this gig, Josh spent twenty years as the Senior Vice President, Idea Development at Forrester, where he analyzed technology and business. At Forrester (and with co-author, Charlene Li), he published the Businessweek bestseller Groundswell – Winning in a World Transformed by Social Technologies. He has authored, coauthored, or ghostwritten eight business books, including Writing Without Bullshit – Boost Your Career by Saying What You Mean. Prior to Forrester, Josh spent fourteen years in start-up companies in the Boston area. Now, he works closely with nonfiction authors as an advisor, coach, editor, or ghostwriter. He has collaborated on more than 50 nonfiction books. Josh writes a blog post on topics of interest to authors every weekday. Enjoy the conversation…

Running time: 1:09:44.Hello from beautiful Montreal.Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts.Please visit and leave comments on the blog – Six Pixels of Separation.Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook.Check out ThinkersOne.or you can connect on LinkedIn.…or on Twitter.Here is my conversation with Josh Bernoff.Build a Better Business Book – How to Plan, Write, and Promote a Book That Matters.Writing Without Bullshit – Boost Your Career by Saying What You Mean.Groundswell – Winning in a World Transformed by Social Technologies.Josh’s Blog.Follow Josh on X.Follow Josh on LinkedIn.This week’s music: David Usher ‘St. Lawrence River’.

Download the Podcast here: Six Pixels of Separation – The ThinkersOne Podcast – Episode #908.

Before you go… ThinkersOne  is a new way for organizations to buy bite-sized and personalized thought leadership video content (live and recorded) from the best Thinkers in the world. If you’re looking to add excitement  and big smarts to your meetings, corporate events, company off-sites, “lunch & learns” and beyond, check it out.