In this episode, the host of TEMS Radio, Manju Iyer is in a conversation with Jeff Perry, a leadership and career expert known for helping individuals, teams, and organizations unlock their potential in all facets of life. Given his background in engineering, business, and leadership, he specializes in working with engineering and technical professionals, but the principles he shares are universal.

Jeff is the author of the bestselling book, The Intentional Engineer: A Guide to a Purpose-Driven Life and Career for Engineers and Technical Professionals as well as the new book The Intentional Career Guide to Professional Networking.

Jeff received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Washington.

A sought-after teacher and speaker, Jeff is happily married to Robin. Together they have four children, and live in beautiful Pullman, Washington.

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The podcast episode with Tathagat Varma, a senior leader in the technology industry, covers a wide range of topics related to his professional experiences, leadership in innovation, and the role of AI in business.

Tathagat begins by discussing his unique experience in Antarctica, where he spent 16 months as part of an Indian science expedition. He explains how this experience shaped his approach to leadership and problem-solving, particularly the importance of innovation within constraints, which was critical in such a resource-limited environment.

He then delves into the difference between creativity and innovation, emphasizing that innovation is about channeling creative ideas to solve real-world problems within specific constraints. He shares how this principle applies to both the Antarctic expedition and corporate environments.

On the subject of AI, Tathagat discusses his PhD research, focusing on how businesses can effectively adopt AI technologies. He warns against adopting AI simply because it’s trendy and advocates for aligning AI initiatives with strategic business goals. He also touches on ethical considerations, such as bias and hallucinations in AI systems, and emphasizes the importance of human intervention to ensure AI's safe and ethical use.

He introduces the concept of "cognitive collaboration," where humans work alongside intelligent non-human agents, and foresees this as a major shift in the future of work. Tathagat concludes by sharing his vision for the intersection of technology and work, predicting that AI will play a significant role in decision-making processes and that organizations must adapt to work effectively with AI-driven tools.

The conversation wraps up with reflections on how companies can prepare for these changes and the importance of education and regulation to ensure the responsible use of AI.

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In this episode of Time's Radio, Manju interviews Donald Lobo, the founder of Project Tech for Dev, a social enterprise that brings technology to nonprofits. Donald shares his journey from Yahoo to founding Project Tech for Dev, emphasizing the importance of technology as an enabler for NGOs. He discusses the vision and mission of Tech for Dev, highlighting the ecosystem-building approach to support NGOs effectively. Donald also delves into the impact of AI in the social sector, emphasizing the need for technology awareness while cautioning against overreliance on AI to solve complex social issues. The episode concludes with insights on volunteering in the social sector and transitioning to nonprofit work, stressing the importance of understanding NGO challenges and adding value to the organization.

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