Lessons from Leaders with Brian Beckcom
May 5, 2020
The Small Business Guru: A Conversation with Ben Glass
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In this episode of the podcast, Brian Beckcom speaks with Ben Glass about the COVID-19 pandemic and its future implications to small businesses around the country.
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Nov 1, 2023
Reflections on Living & Dying: A Conversation with Jim Goldsmith
In this episode, Brian speaks with Jim Goldsmith.
Jim has fought a brave battle with cancer over the past 5 years. Originally diagnosed with melanoma, Jim recently learned that the cancer has spread to his brain and spine. At the time of the podcast, Jim has been given less than 6 months to live.
In the podcast, Brian and Jim discuss:
* The most meaningful experiences of Jim’s life
* How the terminal diagnosis changed his perspective on what is important and what is not important
* The biggest challenges Jim has faced
* His advice for people facing a similar terminal diagnosis
* What advice Jim would give his younger self
* How Jim’s faith has equipped him to face the prospect of his death
* What Jim still hopes to accomplish in his remaining months
* How Jim wants to be remembered by his wife, kids, and friends
And a lot more.
Talking about death and dying is hard for most people. But listening to Jim Goldsmith tell his story will change your entire perspective on what it means to live a good life and to die a good death.
And now I give you, Jim Goldsmith.
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Sep 13, 2023
Piracy, Kidnapping, & The Most Famous Case of the Past 20 Years: A Discussion of the Captain Phillips Case
Piracy, Kidnapping, & The Most Famous Case of the Past 20 Years: A Discussion of the Captain Phillips Case
I was recently a guest on the “Great Trials” podcast. Great Trials is a wonderful podcast hosted by Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey in which they discuss in details some of the most famous trials in the country.
In this episode, we delve into the infamous Captain Phillips case. When the U.S. merchant ship the Maersk Alabama was hijacked by armed Somali pirates, it made worldwide news. When American Navy Seals rescued the crew, that also made national news.
And when Tom Hanks made a movie about Captain Richard Phillips, the Hollywood publicity machine ensured that the situation was broadcast all over the world for years.
Brian Beckcom and his law firm, VB Attorneys, uncovered the real story of Captain Phillips, including reckless conduct, negligent orders, and disregarding the directives of the United States Government and other Western powers.
This is the true story of Captain Phillips, told by Brian Beckcom, the lawyer who represented the crew against Captain Phillips and the negligent shipping company, the lawyer who ultimately forced the companies to settle with his clients after years of denying any responsibility.
And now I give you, the true story of the Maersk Alabama, told by the lawyer who won the case.
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Aug 22, 2023
Artificial Intelligence & The Future of Work: A Conversation with Tobias Jensen
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Tobias Jensen, an expert in blockchain, AI, and other emerging technologies, for an episode of my podcast, Lessons From Leaders. Our wide-ranging conversation explored the potential impacts, both positive and negative, of technologies like large language models and chatGPT.While AI promises to augment human capabilities and transform entire industries, we also discussed crucial concerns around the concentration of power in big tech companies and the need for thoughtful regulation. Tobias drew insightful historical parallels to phenomena like the Microsoft monopoly and the Dutch tulip bubble.Some highlights of our discussion:
* The capabilities of AI versus uniquely human skills like fuzzy logic. While AI has speed advantages, human intelligence still excels at certain tasks.
* The rise of deep fakes and how blockchain could help verify authenticity by tying videos to a person's unique identifier.
* The intersection of tech and philosophy. Understanding the incentives and values encoded in algorithms is crucial. I invite you to listen to the full conversation, where we dive deeper into these important topics. As AI and other technologies continue advancing rapidly, podcast episodes like this one help us appreciate nuances, ask tough questions, and thoughtfully shape the future.
And now I give you, Tobias Jensen.
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