Hillsong Church, a megachurch with locations all over the world, relies heavily on student volunteers who are expected to work for free, often saving the church millions of dollars annually. The use of volunteers has come under scrutiny, with some critics questioning the ethics of the practice.
The pressure of meeting a deadline can spark creativity in some individuals, while others thrive when setting and achieving their own goals. This podcast discusses how the app Slack allows for both methods of productivity, and how it can lead to a sense of accomplishment for users.
The co-founder of Fyre Media, Billy McFarland, reveals in an interview how much money was spent on the failed Fyre Festival and where it came from.
Despite the perception of stagnation, Coursera's revenue has skyrocketed during the pandemic, reaching $400 million in 2020 and going public at a $5.5 billion valuation. Many individuals have also found success in creating and selling courses outside of traditional platforms like Coursera.
The idea of creating a series like "Masterclass" where doctors can subscribe to learn from other successful doctors has been suggested, with the initial effort being to persuade a group of top doctors to participate in a live Zoom meeting with other doctors who have built more successful practices than them.
The speaker discusses his involvement in advising the Hillsong Church on their political policy development and public relations strategy and spoke at their conferences on these topics.