Amuk Amuk is a podcast on bloggers and blogging in a freewheeling chat show format, which covers the most interesting blog-stories from the India on a weekly basis. Amuk Amuk is produced by Aditya and Abishek from the award winning Indicast Team and Saket Vaidya aka Vulturo from DesiPundit, the leading Group FilterBlog which attempts to aggregate and showcase the best writing on the Indian blogosphere. Stories featuresd on Amuk Amuk are handpicked from the most popular stories on DesiPundit.
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Jessica Kumar is an American development advocate living in Bihar, India. She engages in powerful &empathetic interviews to shed light on lesser known aspects of Indian culture, founded in cultural anthropology, sprinkled with hints of modern relationships. Join us to hear diverse voices, stereotype breakers & interesting people who are experts in: -language learning (specifically acquisition of South Asian languages) -breaking stereotypes about racial identity -cross-cultural parenting -int ...
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Plugged In brings you raw, honest takes on all things in the banking industry. That means you aren’t going to get some buzzword-filled, cliche podcast – you’re getting an unfiltered look into topics in the financial world no one else is talking about. Your hosts, Al Dominick and Steve Williams, will talk to top players in the industry about what matters now, and what will shape the future. To groove along with Al and Steve's song references each episode, check out the official Plugged In Spo ...
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Today on the show, Steve quizzes Al on the hottest topics discussed at the recent Association for Financial Technology Fall Summit held in Palm Springs. Among them: the Federal Reserve’s rate cut and what it could mean for regional banks, mounting regulatory fintech issues, holes in talent pipeline and whether branches are going extinct in the next…
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88 | Navigating India Respectfully as a Foreigner
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Does India seem intimidating? Are you afraid you'll do something which may offend people when you visit? Or even if you attend an Indian function outside of India, what do you do? In this episode, Jessica shares a number of stupid things she did and mistakes she has made over the years, with humor and lessons attached. She also talks a fair amount …
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Ep 33: Lake City's Secret Sauce // CEO David Findlay
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Lake City Bank has managed to grow its book value per share even amid some of the thorniest industry challenges. David Findlay, Chairman and CEO of Lake City Bank, talks to Al and Steve about why the bank is creating an innovation and tech center in Indiana, the significance of elevating the retail banker role and the importance of community outrea…
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Ep 32: How This 177-Year-Old Bank Innovates // Nitin Mhatre
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It’s action packed in banking right now as regulatory uncertainty mounts with the looming presidential election. Today on the show, Al and Steve pick the brain of Nitin Mhatre, the CEO of Berkshire Bank, on the most pressing issues in banking. They explore the tension of a bank changing for the times while preserving its relationship-driven company…
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Ep 31: The Recipe for Growing a Bank in 2024 with WesBanco’s Jeff Jackson
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As Jeff Jackson, the CEO of WesBanco, sees it, M&A activity can only go up. In this episode, Al and Steve chat with Jeff about why that is and what is at stake for community banks across the country. They also explore other banking classics, including what the future of delivery in banking looks like, how to retain employees and what has helped the…
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Ep 30: Who's Swimming Without a Bathing Suit?
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The frequent flyer miles are overflowing for Steve and Al as they continue to visit banks across the country. In this episode, they dish on the burning C-suite issues, including: recession risks, core deposit growth challenges (and ideas to overcome them) and an area they believe bankers need to step it up on – their succession planning. Don’t worr…
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Ep 29: Are You Ready For Some… Bank CEO Perspective // Mike Daniels
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Mike Daniels, the chairman and CEO of Nicolet Bank and Green Bay Packers’ board member, talks to Al and Steve about what it takes for a community bank to flourish right now and the NFL offseason. They also chat about how to preserve company culture when the business is scaling and offer tips on what not to do in pursuing deposits. Also, Mike provid…
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Ep 28: The Lessons of '24 (So Far): This Is Going To Be Rough!
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In this episode, Al and Steve discuss the mounting scrutiny on banking-as-a-service providers, the perplexities tied to a higher interest rate environment and the mounting concerns of succession planning. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Your hosts also chat about when M&A activity will pick up, how to preserve and nurture creativity while also mit…
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Ep 27: The bold bankers with Al Dominick and Mary Wisniewski
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It’s hard to stand out in banking but not impossible. In this cross-over edition of Plugged In, Al Dominick sits down with Mary Wisniewski to explore talent retention, theatrical innovation acts and the importance of the return on tech. They also get into mistakes banks make (ahem, on their social media video efforts) and introduce Mary's new show,…
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87 | Navigating Scams in India with Fluent Hindi
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Is India safe for foreign travelers? I believe that in 95% of situations, having the right skills and language will help you get out of sketchy situations. But how? With most Hindi travel guides out there, the book is going to teach "Namaste, Mera naam Jessica hai. Aap kaise hain? Aapka naam kya hai?" While these are not bad things to learn, but ac…
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Ep 26: What does it take to be a successful bank? // Tom Michaud
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Tom Michaud, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, is back! This time, he joins Steve and Al to answer the question bankers across the country want to know: How to compete with big institutions and non-banks. On the show, they get into common mistakes banks make, takeaways from KBW’s Winter Financial Services confere…
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Ep 25: Pizza parties, digital banks, university appeal // April Clobes
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In this episode, Al and Steve sit down with April Clobes, president and CEO of MSU Federal Credit Union, to chat about growth strategies in Michigan, a state that ranks 49th in overall population growth since the 1990s. Spoiler: For the university credit union, it includes more intimate marketing, like sponsoring green-and-white pizzas (the univers…
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Ep 24: Banking on Resilience: Navigating the Digital Frontier // Kirk Wycoff and Tom Cestare
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Join Al Dominick and Steve Williams as they speak with Kirk Wycoff, managing partner, and Tom Cestare, COO, of Patriot Financial Partners to delve into how banks are building resilience through digital innovation. This episode features discussions on the integration of technology in banking operations, the importance of maintaining a robust digital…
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86| MUST KNOW Phrases for Asking Questions in Hindi
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Asking questions in Hindi might be the most important thing you can learn. In this episode, Jessica talks about the importance of asking questions and not just making declarative statements in Hindi. In this episode, we talk about "kya - what." "Kya" is the most important word you need to know to be able to ask questions in Hindi. This video is a s…
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Ep 23: It’s Not Too Corny to Talk About Love and Banking
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In this year’s final episode of Plugged In, Al and Steve reflect on their favorite moments from 2023 – including in banking, books and music. They also explore the top traits that make for smarter banks. Bonus: Hear the backstory of how the GonzoBanker Awards were developed. Subscribe to Plugged In for the latest from industry leaders in Banking, F…
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Ep 22: Scaling the Bank: ‘We’re Not Going to Stand Still’ // Maria Tedesco
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Al and Steve sit down with Maria Tedesco, the president of Atlantic Union, the commonwealth of Virginia’s largest independent bank. They explore how to navigate some of the thorniest industry challenges, including: retaining deposits in a rising rate environment, cultivating trust in digital channels and leading efforts to diversify talent, especia…
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Ep 21: Smarter Bank Live! With Al Dominick and Steve Williams
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Al and Steve are back! Here is the audio version of their Smarter Bank Live virtual event that you don't want to miss. Join the insightful discussion on how banks can transform into "Smarter Banks" in the current environment. They explore 5 key pillars - being hyper-efficient, differentiated, nimble, data-driven, and opportunistic. Steve and Al sha…
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Ep 20: Testing Ideas, Inspiring Talent and Growing Franchise Value // Kevin Blair
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Kevin Blair, the CEO of Synovus, shares with Al and Steve his views on hybrid work, sourcing talent from outside of banking, and chasing ideas even when the undercurrents are tough like right now. Among the bank’s recent pursuits? Launching Maast (money-as-a-service) while preparing to become a $100B bank.Subscribe to Plugged In for the latest in B…
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If this is your first trip to India or eighth, this episode highlights the top 10 pro pointers you need to known to reduce the headaches, inconveniences and ripoffs that are likely to happen while visiting India. Download the new e-booklet "The Traveler's Guide to India" What's Included in the e-booklet? 30+ pages of practical tips, which will put …
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Ep 19: It’s Awfully Hard to be Creative (and Other Existential Challenges) // Chip Mahan
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On this episode Al Dominick and Steve Williams sit down with legendary entrepreneur Chip Mahan, founder of companies like Live Oak Bank and Canapi Ventures. Chip shares his unique perspective on innovation, building customer trust, controlling your tech destiny, and more. You'll hear Chip's incredible origin story, how he convinced reluctant partne…
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Ep 18: Baby Don’t Hurt Me: Bankers and AI // Sarah Hinkfuss
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How is AI transforming banking and financial services? On this episode, Al and Steve talk with Sarah Hinkfuss (Bain Capital Ventures) to provide an insider's perspective on the impact of generative AI tools like ChatGPT.They discuss strategies banks are taking to adopt AI: building custom models in-house, configuring existing solutions, and adoptin…
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Ep 17: Tech Companies Aren't Immortal and Banks Aren't Dead
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On this episode, Al Dominick and Steve Williams give an unfiltered look at what's next for financial institutions during a time of rising rates, economic uncertainty, and fast-changing technology.You'll get the duo's straight talk on:Why historic Fed rate hikes call for long-term strategic planning, not knee-jerk reactionsHow to retain top talent a…
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Ep 16: Banking on Creativity // Jill Castilla
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On this episode of Plugged In, Al and Steve talk with Jill Castilla, President and CEO of Citizens Bank of Edmond, who shares her perspectives on incorporating creativity, promoting transparency, and implementing innovation in banking. Among her achievements are the successful revitalization of downtown Edmond through the 'Heard on Hurd' music fest…
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84| Navigating the Indian Medical System | Featuring Melody Crisp, Physician Assistant
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Navigating the Indian medical system can be incredibly confusing, intimidating and even downright frustrating if you didn't grow up in South Asia. Knowing the ins and outs of how the medical field is run in India is crucial to being able to care for yourself and others in routine visits and especially emergencies. If you are visiting India, living …
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Ep 15: The Human Element of Banking // Brent Beardall
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On this episode of Plugged In, Al and Steve discuss the transformation of Washington Federal Bank under the leadership of this week's guest, CEO Brent Beardall. Starting off 2023 amidst a heartbreaking event, Brent emerged as a survivor of a devastating plane crash that sadly claimed the life of his friend and colleague, Nathan Ricks. The conversat…
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Ep 14: Embracing Agility Through Banking Revolutions
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On this episode, Al Dominick and Steve Williams sit down to talk about how recent bank failures have revealed the need for enhanced risk management and reinforced the importance of regional and community banks. The financial industry must learn from these incidents and implement strategies such as focusing on niches, embracing fintech partnerships,…
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83| Predictions for the Future of Indian Podcasting with Indicast | Aditya Mhatre & Abhishek Kumar
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I've been following Indicast with Aditya Mhatre and Abhishek Kumar for 17 years. They are the hosts of India's longest running multi-person podcast. Covering major business tycoon stories, to media personalities, to the latest news, these guys are the dynamic duo of Indian podcasting. In Part 2, Jessica talks with them about predictions for future …
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Ep 13: Balancing Smart Regulation and Innovation // Gene Ludwig
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In today's episode, Steve and Al talk with Gene Ludwig, former Comptroller of the Currency and a banking regulation, risk management, and fiscal policy expert. Gene shares some powerful insights into modernizing the banking industry. They discuss the importance of smart regulation that helps to balance banking activities and technological advanceme…
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82| India's Longest Running Podcast | Indicast Part 1
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Aditya Mhatre and Abhishek Kumar were two of the first people in India to start podcasting, and today more than 15 years later, their show theindicast.com is still running. Interviewing some of the biggest celebrities in India, with humility, intellect and humor, Aditya and Abhishek are a dynamic duo. During this interview, Jessica gets behind the …
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Ep 12: Revolutionizing Open Banking // Jim Reuter
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On this episode Steve and Al talk with Jim Reuter, CEO and President at FirstBank. They discuss Jim's vision for FirstBank as an "open bank" by integrating with various software solutions to better serve their clients. They dive into the importance of leadership, fostering innovation, and talent development in the banking industry. This episode is …
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81| Kids Hindi Lesson | Things NOT to Say in Hindi | Course Preview
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What NOT to say in Hindi as a kid! This is an preview from the Kids' Hindi Kickstarter Course coming out next week on www.learnhindianywhere.com. It is an 18 part course taking you through all the responses you need to know as a kid in your first years of speaking Hindi. Jessica has 17 years experience in helping others learn Hindi and has multiple…
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In this episode of Plugged In, Al Dominick is joined in the studio by Anton Schutz, an experienced bank stock investor and founder of Mendon Venture Partners, a venture capital firm focused on early- to mid-stage technology companies. The two debate when bank M&A might pick up, the need to reduce expenses — to reinvest in technology opportunities —…
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80 | Unfair & Lovely | Colorism in India with Mallika Thoppay
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In Episode 80, Jessica Kumar and Mallika Thoppay take on colorism in South Asian communities. Mallika shares about her activism and how colorism affects everyone and hurts us all. She works with children in helping them to accept others as they are and stand up for themselves if they are being discriminated against. She authored "Unfair and Lovely"…
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Ep 10: The Other Side of Payments // Brandi Gregory
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On today's episode of Plugged In, Steve Williams sits down with Brandi Gregory, Managing Director in Cornerstone Advisors’ Contract Negotiation and Payments practices.Cornerstone Advisors による
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Ep 09: Getting Ambitious and Opportunistic // Eric Sprink
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Executing a business strategy requires courage, commitment and culture — points raised by Eric Sprink, the CEO of Coastal Community Bank. With Al Dominick, the two explore embedded finance, embedded fintech, executing on a BaaS strategy and why now is such an amazing time to be a community banker.Cornerstone Advisors による
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Ep 08: Inside the Belly of the Bank // Collyn Gilbert
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Collyn Gilbert, the Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at Valley Bank takes Plugged In's hosts, Al Dominick and Steve Williams, behind the scenes of the $54B+ institution. The three share quite a few laughs while talking about how to architect a strategy, areas of potential opportunities — and how to keep strategic planning from becoming a glorifie…
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Ep 07: Making Sense Of Regulatory Wildcards // Lindsey Johnson
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The new CEO of the Consumer Bankers Association, Lindsey Johnson, joins Al Dominick to breakdown recent regulatory actions, potential oversight on crypto and emerging small business trends.Cornerstone Advisors による
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Al and Steve crank up the volume with the founder of Second Curve Capital, Tom Brown. Starting with the state of talent in the tech sector, the three discuss current marketing volatility, how bankers continue to pay lip-service to going "branch light" and why culture remains king in the financial sector.…
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Ep 05: A Green Thumb and a Growth Mindset - Talking Leadership // Kent Oram
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In advance of his retirement from Idaho Central Credit Union, Steve Williams and Al Dominick talk with Kent Oram, ICCU's CEO, about luck being where opportunity and preparation meet. With one of the most impressive growth stories in financial services, Kent shares his approach to keeping creative mindsets from "being crushed" by naysayers. Further,…
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79| Best of 2022 | HIGHLIGHTS AND REFLECTIONS FROM THIS YEAR
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Join me for a wrap of 2022 with snippets of the best episodes from this year. I'm very thankful for your support and encouragement through the past four years! Here are the highlight episodes of 2022! Episode 68 - Eliza Keyton (EliKutty) - Ethics of Language Learning Episode 71 - Devika Cariapa - childrens' author and archaeologist! Episode 72 - Wh…
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Ep 04: Blockchain's Path From Trust to Truth // Ian Andrews
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With the CMO of Chainalysis, Ian Andrews, Al Dominick explores digital assets, on-chain identity and why business leaders should continue to lean in on blockchain — on the heels of FTX's collapes and this crypto winter.Cornerstone Advisors による
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Ep 03: Getting Back to the Future of Banking // Ron Shevlin
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While crypto craters, the business of banking continues to grow. Plugged In's Al Dominick is joined in studio by Ron Shevlin, the Chief Research Officer at Cornerstone Advisors. The two discuss how and where to accelerate banks' digital capabilities with the tech community's support. Al gets Ron to reveal why he remains so bullish on the concept of…
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78| Indian vs Western Education | A Guide for Moving Families
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If you've ever wondered what the differences are between the educational system in Western countries, this episode is for you. If you're an NRI wondering if you should move back to India, or if you are a Westerner thinking about making the shift to India, this is for you too. In this episode, Jessica details the major differences between Indian and…
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Ep 02: The Road Immediately Ahead // Tom Michaud
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Today our hosts Steve Williams and Al Dominick are joined by Tom Michaud, President & CEO at KBW. They talk about how investment banks are in a recession already, how bank regulation is going to be a very dominant part of the future, ESG, and much more.Cornerstone Advisors による
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Ep 01: Twin Towers of Transformation, Basis Points, and Depoliticizing ESG
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Welcome to the first episode of Plugged In! For our first episode, our hosts Steve Williams and Al Dominick talk about 5 areas of growth and change that are relevant to all banks. The twin towers of transformation, why every basis point counts, how to think about technology from a performance management standpoint, the concept of scaling smart, and…
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77 | Thriving as a Foreigner in India | Part 2 | Relationships
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How do you build relationships in India? Part 2 of this 2 part episode deals with the relational dynamics of living in India as someone who didn't grow up there. Skip the outdated guide books and listen in to this advice from Jessica, who first started living in India in 2006. Friendships, finding common ground, how to manage house help and languag…
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76| Thriving as a Foreigner in India | Part 1 | Practicalities
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What are the crucial elements you need to life life well in India? Part 1 of this 2 part episode deals with the practicalities of living in India as someone who didn't grow up there. Skip the outdated guide books and listen in to this advice from Jessica, who first started living in India in 2006. Negotiation, dealing with the complications of Indi…
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75 | Hindi Pronunciation Tips | Featuring Abhishek Kumar
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Episode 75 contains a teaser of Jessica's upcoming course Overcome Hindi Pronunciation Pitfalls! Abhishek joins Jessica to work through some of the most common pronunciation errors that learners of Hindi make. In this episode, we take a small slice and discuss the vowel sounds of Hindi which are often mispronounced. Hear the subtle differences betw…
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Jessica dives deeper about having Indian in-laws as a foreigner. In this 2 part episode, Jessica discusses listener questions about having Indian in-laws when you didn’t grow up in Indian culture. We talk about how to address conflict, what happens when you're in a multi-generational home and how to address the different view of boundaries in East …
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Jessica tells all about having Indian in-laws as a foreigner. In this 2 part episode, Jessica discusses listener questions about having Indian in-laws when you didn’t grow up in Indian culture. You probably know Indian families are close knit. That is why having a good relationship with our in-laws is so important. We discuss questions like what to…
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