Adam Alter - Working remotely? Avoid technology overwhelm.

Adam Alter - Working remotely? Avoid technology overwhelm.

Author: Smart People Industries September 8, 2020 Duration: 55:15
Adam Alter is an Associate Professor of Marketing at New York University’s Stern School of Business. He is a New York Times bestselling author and he has written for the New York Times, Washington Post, Atlantic, New Yorker, WIRED, Slate, Huffington Post, Popular Science, and many more. You can find out more about Adam at his website: http://adamalterauthor.com/ Become a Patron! Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast Sponsor: LinkedIn Jobs - When your business is ready to make that next hire, find the right person with LinkedIn Jobs. Pay what you want and get the first $50 off. Just visit https://linkedin.com/smart. Donate: Donate here to support the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every other week, Chris Stemp and Jon Rojas sit down with a guest who has fundamentally shaped their field, driven not by a rigid agenda but by genuine curiosity. The Smart People Podcast from Smart People Industries is built on the idea that the most compelling insights emerge from relaxed, authentic dialogue. You’ll hear authors, innovators, and cultural leaders-each with significant recognition in areas like business, education, or society-speak in a way that often feels more like a fascinating dinner conversation than a formal interview. Chris’s thoughtful questioning, paired with Jon’s producer perspective, gently guides discussions into unexpected territories, revealing the personal journeys and nuanced ideas behind public achievements. This podcast thrives in the space between expertise and accessibility, making complex topics relatable without sacrificing depth. It’s for anyone who believes that learning is a continuous, engaging process, and that the best lessons come from listening to people who think differently. Tune in biweekly for conversations that are as intellectually substantial as they are genuinely enjoyable, reminding us that smart discourse can be both enlightening and warmly human.
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