The Unfolding Thought Podcast
Eric Pratum
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The Unfolding Thought Podcast asks a provocative question: Why do we—and the groups we form—think and act the way we do? Although we may feel we understand ourselves and others, much of what drives our thoughts, choices, and behaviors remains hidden or overlooked. Through candid discussions and multi-disciplinary explorations, we reveal those unseen forces—biases, contexts, and patterns—and show how they influence individual and collective dynamics.
If you’re a leader or an intellectually curious mind looking for deep, high-value conversations, join us. We’ll challenge common assumptions, illuminate new perspectives, and spark meaningful change—helping you navigate relationships with greater clarity, innovate with confidence, and connect more authentically with those around you.
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Recent Episodes
S1E86 Dr Ming Ming Chiu: Why Fake News Works So Well
In this episode, Eric talks with researcher Dr Ming Ming Chiu about fake news, AI generated deception, creativity, and the hidden patterns inside human communication. Drawing from decades of work…
S1E85 Dr Kathryn J Edin: We Solved Teen Pregnancy. So Why Aren't Things Better?
In this episode, Eric talks with sociologist Dr Kathryn J Edin, one of America’s leading poverty researchers, about what decades of fieldwork reveal that statistics alone can miss.Dr Edin’s work…
S1E84 Rich M. Smith: Why Most Marketing Fails Before the Campaign Starts
In this episode, Eric talks with growth strategist and former seven-time CMO Rich M. Smith about a problem that quietly undermines many organizations: confusing marketing activity with actual…
S1E83 Lisa Berry Blackstock: The Five Root Canals That Changed Everything
In this episode, Eric talks with independent patient advocate Lisa Berry Blackstock about a reality few people think about until it is too late: modern healthcare is increasingly difficult to…
S1E82 Avish Parashar: Saying "Yes, And" to Change
In this episode, Eric talks with speaker, author, and improviser Avish Parashar about a deceptively simple idea that shapes how people respond to uncertainty, conflict, and change: the difference…
S1E81 Helen Pluckrose: From Social Justice to Social (In)Justice
In this episode, Eric talks with writer and cultural commentator Helen Pluckrose about a pattern that shows up in universities, organizations, and public life: the slow shift from inquiry to…
S1E80 Lisa Woodruff: Escaping the Quicksand of Disorganization
In this episode, Eric talks with organization expert and educator Lisa Woodruff, founder of Organize 365 and author of Escaping Quicksand, about a quiet assumption many people carry for years: if…
S1E79 Kelly Monahan: Work Changed. Leadership Didn't.
In this episode, Eric talks with Kelly Monahan, organizational psychologist and author of Essential: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shifts Are Creating a New Human-Powered…
S1E78 Kari Schneider: When Everything Gets Easier, We Get Weaker
In this episode, Eric talks with Kari Schneider, performance coach and co-author of The Human Algorithm, about a question that is becoming harder to ignore: what happens when technology advances…
S1E77 Chris Dyer: Show Up When It Matters
In this episode, Eric talks with Chris Dyer, leadership expert and author of Moments That Matter, about a simple idea that most leaders miss: not every moment carries the same weight.Organizations…
S1E76 Lindsay McGregor: Blame the System, Not the Person
In this episode, Eric talks with Lindsay McGregor, co-founder of Factor, about why most performance problems are not caused by individuals, but by the systems surrounding them.Lindsay has spent years…
S1E75 Lee Cockerell: Disney World and the Discipline of Leadership
In this episode, Eric talks with Lee Cockerell, former Executive Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney World, about what leadership actually requires when the stakes are high and the pressure…
S1E74 Bob Pritchett: A 28-Year Overnight Success
In this episode, Eric talks with Bob Pritchett, founder of Logos Bible Software and longtime CEO of Faithlife, about what it actually takes to build something that lasts.Bob started writing and…
S1E73 Coach Hill: How Pro Athletes Train Their Money
In this episode, Eric talks with Coach Hill, founder of Financial Footwork and author of Train Your Money, about the hidden beliefs and behavioral patterns that shape our financial lives.Coach Hill…
S1E72 Barbara Wittman: Lost in Transformation
In this episode, Eric talks with Barbara Wittmann, founder of the Digital Wisdom Collective, about why digital transformation so often fails despite good intentions, smart leaders, and expensive…
S1E71 Jesse Sprague: When the World Burns
In this episode, Eric talks with Jesse Sprague, founder of EchoSpectra, about why wildfire risk isn’t primarily a firefighting problem, but a data, process, and decision-making problem.Jesse’s work…
S1E70 Bill Blankschaen: When Story Becomes an Advantage
In this episode, Eric talks with Bill Blankschaen, founder of StoryBuilders and author of Your Story Advantage, about why so many capable people feel called to do more, yet never take responsibility…
S1E69 Paul Slater: AI-Ready or Sleepwalking Into Irrelevance?
In this episode, Eric talks with Paul Slater, author of The AI Ready Human, about what it actually takes to stay valuable as AI quietly reshapes how work gets done.Paul has spent three decades at the…
S1E68 Kyle McDowell: WE Is Tested at the Top
In this episode, Eric talks with Kyle McDowell, bestselling author of Begin With WE and former Fortune 10 executive, about why most culture initiatives fail long before they reach execution.Kyle…
S1E67 Allen Thornburgh: Why Smart Organizations Stop Growing
In this episode, Eric talks with Allen Thornburgh, a longtime marketing and fundraising leader who works with purpose-driven organizations to help them create experiences people actually care…
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The Unfolding Thought Podcast has published 87 episodes since December 2024, covering topics in Business, Education.
The Unfolding Thought Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 6m.
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