Optimistic Outlook https://www.siemens.com/optimist en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. The Optimistic Outlook explores the rise of a new industrial tech sector—the transformation reshaping American industry, infrastructure, and transportation. Each episode looks beyond today’s challenges in sustainability, workforce development, and digital transformation to highlight practical solutions powered by technologies available now. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/2914c0a6-f2fd-11f0-9f34-63ff3aa81e38/image/7f52ec442d06c0ba2355b21c14fd78d5.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Optimistic Outlook https://www.siemens.com/optimist no episodic Siemens USA The Optimistic Outlook explores the rise of a new industrial tech sector—the transformation reshaping American industry, infrastructure, and transportation. Each episode looks beyond today’s challenges in sustainability, workforce development, and digital transformation to highlight practical solutions powered by technologies available now. Siemens USA jerryk@atomicaudio.now From Rockets to Affordable Housing: The Startup Leader Disrupting Construction The construction worker's son who learned to build spacecraft is about to disrupt a $1.4 trillion industry that hasn't changed in 70 years. Nick Callegari spent his childhood summers working construction sites alongside his father, a laborer who still builds walls in Florida using the exact same methods he used 30 years ago. Then Nick went to work as an engineer at SpaceX, where he watched a team challenge every assumption about what's possible and accomplish the extraordinary. That contrast haunted him. 41% of America's construction workforce retires by 2031. We're already millions of homes short. And Nick's own family experienced the crushing pain of housing insecurity, so he understands the problem that faces millions of American families. So he left SpaceX and rockets behind to solve it. In this deeply personal episode of The Optimistic Outlook, Forbes 30 Under 30 founder Nick Callegari reveals how his company Verustruct are using mobile robotics and AI-powered 3D printing to build affordable homes at a scale traditional construction never could, and why this matters to investors, manufacturers, and anyone who believes advanced technology should serve basic human needs first. Host Peng-Sang Cau— a Cambodian refugee, former founder, and now Siemens' startup ecosystem leader — brings her own story of survival and technology's promise to this conversation about who gets access to the future we're building. You'll discover: Why the housing shortage is a skilled labor crisis that automation must solve How the Verustruct mobile 3D printing system works differently and with greater agility than any other 3D printing technology for homes  What $2.1M in pre-seed funding means for construction's digital transformation Why "the future is here, but not evenly distributed" — and what Siemens is doing about it The personal pain that drives mission-focused founders to tackle society's thorniest problems How Siemens for Startups partners with innovators from concept to automation at scale This isn't another startup story. It's about how we're finally applying spacecraft-level innovation to the fundamental right of shelter. For leaders in construction tech, real estate development, automation, venture capital, or manufacturing: this is the conversation about where digital transformation meets demographic crisis. Show notes: More about Verustruct: https://www.verustruct.com/ Siemens for Startups Program⁠: https://www.siemens.com/en-us/company/innovation/startups/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full Siemens USA The construction worker's son who learned to build spacecraft is about to disrupt a $1.4 trillion industry that hasn't changed in 70 years. Nick Callegari spent his childhood summers working construction sites alongside his father, a laborer who still builds walls in Florida using the exact same methods he used 30 years ago. Then Nick went to work as an engineer at SpaceX, where he watched a team challenge every assumption about what's possible and accomplish the extraordinary. That contrast haunted him. 41% of America's construction workforce retires by 2031. We're already millions of homes short. And Nick's own family experienced the crushing pain of housing insecurity, so he understands the problem that faces millions of American families. So he left SpaceX and rockets behind to solve it. In this deeply personal episode of The Optimistic Outlook, Forbes 30 Under 30 founder Nick Callegari reveals how his company Verustruct are using mobile robotics and AI-powered 3D printing to build affordable homes at a scale traditional construction never could, and why this matters to investors, manufacturers, and anyone who believes advanced technology should serve basic human needs first. Host Peng-Sang Cau— a Cambodian refugee, former founder, and now Siemens' startup ecosystem leader — brings her own story of survival and technology's promise to this conversation about who gets access to the future we're building. You'll discover: Why the housing shortage is a skilled labor crisis that automation must solve How the Verustruct mobile 3D printing system works differently and with greater agility than any other 3D printing technology for homes  What $2.1M in pre-seed funding means for construction's digital transformation Why "the future is here, but not evenly distributed" — and what Siemens is doing about it The personal pain that drives mission-focused founders to tackle society's thorniest problems How Siemens for Startups partners with innovators from concept to automation at scale This isn't another startup story. It's about how we're finally applying spacecraft-level innovation to the fundamental right of shelter. For leaders in construction tech, real estate development, automation, venture capital, or manufacturing: this is the conversation about where digital transformation meets demographic crisis. Show notes: More about Verustruct: https://www.verustruct.com/ Siemens for Startups Program⁠: https://www.siemens.com/en-us/company/innovation/startups/ The construction worker's son who learned to build spacecraft is about to disrupt a $1.4 trillion industry that hasn't changed in 70 years.

Nick Callegari spent his childhood summers working construction sites alongside his father, a laborer who still builds walls in Florida using the exact same methods he used 30 years ago. Then Nick went to work as an engineer at SpaceX, where he watched a team challenge every assumption about what's possible and accomplish the extraordinary.

That contrast haunted him. 41% of America's construction workforce retires by 2031. We're already millions of homes short. And Nick's own family experienced the crushing pain of housing insecurity, so he understands the problem that faces millions of American families.

So he left SpaceX and rockets behind to solve it. In this deeply personal episode of The Optimistic Outlook, Forbes 30 Under 30 founder Nick Callegari reveals how his company Verustruct are using mobile robotics and AI-powered 3D printing to build affordable homes at a scale traditional construction never could, and why this matters to investors, manufacturers, and anyone who believes advanced technology should serve basic human needs first.

Host Peng-Sang Cau— a Cambodian refugee, former founder, and now Siemens' startup ecosystem leader — brings her own story of survival and technology's promise to this conversation about who gets access to the future we're building.

You'll discover:

  • Why the housing shortage is a skilled labor crisis that automation must solve
  • How the Verustruct mobile 3D printing system works differently and with greater agility than any other 3D printing technology for homes 
  • What $2.1M in pre-seed funding means for construction's digital transformation
  • Why "the future is here, but not evenly distributed" — and what Siemens is doing about it
  • The personal pain that drives mission-focused founders to tackle society's thorniest problems
  • How Siemens for Startups partners with innovators from concept to automation at scale

This isn't another startup story. It's about how we're finally applying spacecraft-level innovation to the fundamental right of shelter.

For leaders in construction tech, real estate development, automation, venture capital, or manufacturing: this is the conversation about where digital transformation meets demographic crisis.


Show notes:

More about Verustruct: https://www.verustruct.com/

Siemens for Startups Program⁠: https://www.siemens.com/en-us/company/innovation/startups/


]]> 1926 no From Refugee Camp to Eight-Figure Founder At nine years old, Peng-Sang Cau was living in a Thai refugee camp with nothing but the clothes on her back. Her family had survived Cambodia's killing fields — where 33% of the population was starved, worked, or tortured to death. They escaped with rice as currency, got mugged crossing the border, and were rescued by a Red Cross truck. Her parents had lost everything: a bicycle parts manufacturing business built from nothing, years of 3-hour sleep nights, a life constructed on handshakes because her father couldn't read or write. The only reason her family survived the Khmer Rouge work camps? A former employee remembered how her parents had treated him like family. That lesson — how you treat people when you have power determines whether they save you when you have none — became the foundation of everything Peng built next. In this deeply personal episode encore presentation of an episode from the Siemens Pioneers podcast, Peng shares her journey from fleeing genocide as a child to founding Transformix, one of Canada's premier automation companies, which she grew to an eight-figure acquisition. But this isn't a rags-to-riches fairy tale. This is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and what it actually takes to build something lasting when the world tells you what you can't do. You'll hear the painful decisions: Fighting VCs who couldn't comprehend a hardware-software hybrid company Choosing reinvestment over personal wealth during a divorce and company crisis Building culture on her mother's wisdom: discipline privately, compliment publicly You'll learn Peng's leadership framework: Integrity — "Your word is gold" (the supplier who trusted her with $150K because of her reputation) Respect — Debate fiercely, but honor each other Passion — "There's the door. I'm not for everybody." Innovation — Not just technology. Different thinking. Being "stupid" enough to challenge norms. And you'll discover why Siemens brought her on as their startup ecosystem leader — because she's lived every dimension of the startup journey: founder, CEO, angel investor, board member, acquisition survivor, and mentor who understands the pain of building something from nothing. Hosts Paul Musso and Jim Gernatt welcome Peng to the Siemens family in this inspiring conversation about overcoming impossible odds, treating people like human beings in an industry that often doesn't, and using technology to create enterprises that last — not just companies that make a living. For startup founders, manufacturing leaders, investors, and anyone building in hard tech or industrial innovation: This is what leadership under pressure actually looks like. Perfect for listeners interested in manufacturing innovation, industrial automation, startup leadership, overcoming adversity, building sustainable enterprises, diversity in tech, angel investing, and creating lasting impact in traditional industries. Show notes ⁠Siemens for Startups Program⁠: https://www.siemens.com/en-us/company/innovation/startups/ Siemens Pioneers Podcast: Startups From Dreams to Reality: https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/podcasts/startups/forged-in-war-proven-in-business-the-story-of-peng-cau/ Episode transcript Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:59:00 -0000 full Siemens USA At nine years old, Peng-Sang Cau was living in a Thai refugee camp with nothing but the clothes on her back. Her family had survived Cambodia's killing fields — where 33% of the population was starved, worked, or tortured to death. They escaped with rice as currency, got mugged crossing the border, and were rescued by a Red Cross truck. Her parents had lost everything: a bicycle parts manufacturing business built from nothing, years of 3-hour sleep nights, a life constructed on handshakes because her father couldn't read or write. The only reason her family survived the Khmer Rouge work camps? A former employee remembered how her parents had treated him like family. That lesson — how you treat people when you have power determines whether they save you when you have none — became the foundation of everything Peng built next. In this deeply personal episode encore presentation of an episode from the Siemens Pioneers podcast, Peng shares her journey from fleeing genocide as a child to founding Transformix, one of Canada's premier automation companies, which she grew to an eight-figure acquisition. But this isn't a rags-to-riches fairy tale. This is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and what it actually takes to build something lasting when the world tells you what you can't do. You'll hear the painful decisions: Fighting VCs who couldn't comprehend a hardware-software hybrid company Choosing reinvestment over personal wealth during a divorce and company crisis Building culture on her mother's wisdom: discipline privately, compliment publicly You'll learn Peng's leadership framework: Integrity — "Your word is gold" (the supplier who trusted her with $150K because of her reputation) Respect — Debate fiercely, but honor each other Passion — "There's the door. I'm not for everybody." Innovation — Not just technology. Different thinking. Being "stupid" enough to challenge norms. And you'll discover why Siemens brought her on as their startup ecosystem leader — because she's lived every dimension of the startup journey: founder, CEO, angel investor, board member, acquisition survivor, and mentor who understands the pain of building something from nothing. Hosts Paul Musso and Jim Gernatt welcome Peng to the Siemens family in this inspiring conversation about overcoming impossible odds, treating people like human beings in an industry that often doesn't, and using technology to create enterprises that last — not just companies that make a living. For startup founders, manufacturing leaders, investors, and anyone building in hard tech or industrial innovation: This is what leadership under pressure actually looks like. Perfect for listeners interested in manufacturing innovation, industrial automation, startup leadership, overcoming adversity, building sustainable enterprises, diversity in tech, angel investing, and creating lasting impact in traditional industries. Show notes ⁠Siemens for Startups Program⁠: https://www.siemens.com/en-us/company/innovation/startups/ Siemens Pioneers Podcast: Startups From Dreams to Reality: https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/podcasts/startups/forged-in-war-proven-in-business-the-story-of-peng-cau/ Episode transcript At nine years old, Peng-Sang Cau was living in a Thai refugee camp with nothing but the clothes on her back.

Her family had survived Cambodia's killing fields — where 33% of the population was starved, worked, or tortured to death. They escaped with rice as currency, got mugged crossing the border, and were rescued by a Red Cross truck. Her parents had lost everything: a bicycle parts manufacturing business built from nothing, years of 3-hour sleep nights, a life constructed on handshakes because her father couldn't read or write.

The only reason her family survived the Khmer Rouge work camps? A former employee remembered how her parents had treated him like family.

That lesson — how you treat people when you have power determines whether they save you when you have none — became the foundation of everything Peng built next.

In this deeply personal episode encore presentation of an episode from the Siemens Pioneers podcast, Peng shares her journey from fleeing genocide as a child to founding Transformix, one of Canada's premier automation companies, which she grew to an eight-figure acquisition. But this isn't a rags-to-riches fairy tale. This is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and what it actually takes to build something lasting when the world tells you what you can't do.


You'll hear the painful decisions:

  • Fighting VCs who couldn't comprehend a hardware-software hybrid company
  • Choosing reinvestment over personal wealth during a divorce and company crisis
  • Building culture on her mother's wisdom: discipline privately, compliment publicly

You'll learn Peng's leadership framework:

Integrity — "Your word is gold" (the supplier who trusted her with $150K because of her reputation)

Respect — Debate fiercely, but honor each other

Passion — "There's the door. I'm not for everybody."

Innovation — Not just technology. Different thinking. Being "stupid" enough to challenge norms.

And you'll discover why Siemens brought her on as their startup ecosystem leader — because she's lived every dimension of the startup journey: founder, CEO, angel investor, board member, acquisition survivor, and mentor who understands the pain of building something from nothing.

Hosts Paul Musso and Jim Gernatt welcome Peng to the Siemens family in this inspiring conversation about overcoming impossible odds, treating people like human beings in an industry that often doesn't, and using technology to create enterprises that last — not just companies that make a living.

For startup founders, manufacturing leaders, investors, and anyone building in hard tech or industrial innovation: This is what leadership under pressure actually looks like.

Perfect for listeners interested in manufacturing innovation, industrial automation, startup leadership, overcoming adversity, building sustainable enterprises, diversity in tech, angel investing, and creating lasting impact in traditional industries.


Show notes

⁠Siemens for Startups Program⁠: https://www.siemens.com/en-us/company/innovation/startups/

Siemens Pioneers Podcast: Startups From Dreams to Reality: https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/podcasts/startups/forged-in-war-proven-in-business-the-story-of-peng-cau/

Episode transcript


]]> 1832 no In Five: Powering AI and the $165 Million Investment In American Manufacturing When people talk about artificial intelligence, one question comes up again and again: How will we power the data centers behind it? AI workloads are pushing data‑center power demand, density, and reliability requirements higher than ever before, and the electrical infrastructure that supports these facilities needs to keep pace. What people may not realize, though, is that meeting these needs can also fuel something else: major new investment in U.S. manufacturing. In this episode of The Optimistic Outlook In Five, host Lauren Espin breaks down Siemens' $165 million investment across North and South Carolina in five new or expanded manufacturing facilities creating 350 American jobs while dramatically scaling production of critical electrical equipment. Show notes: https://news.siemens.com/en-us/siemens-invests-165m-carolinas-supports-data-centers/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full Siemens USA When people talk about artificial intelligence, one question comes up again and again: How will we power the data centers behind it? AI workloads are pushing data‑center power demand, density, and reliability requirements higher than ever before, and the electrical infrastructure that supports these facilities needs to keep pace. What people may not realize, though, is that meeting these needs can also fuel something else: major new investment in U.S. manufacturing. In this episode of The Optimistic Outlook In Five, host Lauren Espin breaks down Siemens' $165 million investment across North and South Carolina in five new or expanded manufacturing facilities creating 350 American jobs while dramatically scaling production of critical electrical equipment. Show notes: https://news.siemens.com/en-us/siemens-invests-165m-carolinas-supports-data-centers/ When people talk about artificial intelligence, one question comes up again and again: How will we power the data centers behind it? AI workloads are pushing data‑center power demand, density, and reliability requirements higher than ever before, and the electrical infrastructure that supports these facilities needs to keep pace.

What people may not realize, though, is that meeting these needs can also fuel something else: major new investment in U.S. manufacturing. In this episode of The Optimistic Outlook In Five, host Lauren Espin breaks down Siemens' $165 million investment across North and South Carolina in five new or expanded manufacturing facilities creating 350 American jobs while dramatically scaling production of critical electrical equipment.

Show notes: https://news.siemens.com/en-us/siemens-invests-165m-carolinas-supports-data-centers/

]]> 231 no The Sustainability Trap: Why Investment Is Rising but Impact Isn't Most companies say sustainability is a priority. Far fewer are seeing it actually move the needle on their business. A new industry survey puts a number on that gap: more than 85% of executives plan to increase their sustainability investments  yet only about one in four reports very high impact from those efforts. So what's going wrong, and how do the leaders get it right? In this episode of the Optimistic Outlook, Siemens' Erica Call sits down with UL Solutions' Luca De Ferrari to explore why sustainability is shifting from a compliance checkbox to a genuine growth strategy. Drawing on conversations with manufacturers and industrial companies across the U.S., they dig into why investment keeps rising even as pressure for real ROI intensifies and what's holding most organizations back from turning ambition into measurable results. They reveal how trusted analytics, clear data, and real-time visibility into energy costs are giving leading companies something their competitors don't have: the ability to use sustainability to reduce costs, manage risk, and strengthen long-term competitiveness. In other words, for the companies thinking about sustainability as integral to their process, it not a cost of doing business anymore - it's their competitive edge.   Show notes Episode transcript UL Solutions ‘Sustainability Surge’ Report: https://www.ul.com/news/ul-solutions-sustainability-surge-report-offers-insights-sustainable-innovation UL Solutions - From Regulatory Compliance to Competitive Competence: https://www.ul.com/resources/tale-two-cs-compliance-competency Siemens - Turning compliance into competitive advantage: https://blog.siemens.com/2025/08/csrd-turning-compliance-into-competitive-advantage/ Siemens Advanta - Building a Data-Driven Sustainability Reporting Strategy: https://www.siemens-advanta.com/featured-articles/data-driven-sustainability-reporting-strategy Siemens Sustainability Impact Report 2025: https://assets.ctfassets.net/17si5cpawjzf/1yDtHJ6i5AHdCLGDmnuDeS/dfb63459695840fd0954d4aab356747b/siemens-sustainability-impact.pdf Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full Siemens USA Most companies say sustainability is a priority. Far fewer are seeing it actually move the needle on their business. A new industry survey puts a number on that gap: more than 85% of executives plan to increase their sustainability investments  yet only about one in four reports very high impact from those efforts. So what's going wrong, and how do the leaders get it right? In this episode of the Optimistic Outlook, Siemens' Erica Call sits down with UL Solutions' Luca De Ferrari to explore why sustainability is shifting from a compliance checkbox to a genuine growth strategy. Drawing on conversations with manufacturers and industrial companies across the U.S., they dig into why investment keeps rising even as pressure for real ROI intensifies and what's holding most organizations back from turning ambition into measurable results. They reveal how trusted analytics, clear data, and real-time visibility into energy costs are giving leading companies something their competitors don't have: the ability to use sustainability to reduce costs, manage risk, and strengthen long-term competitiveness. In other words, for the companies thinking about sustainability as integral to their process, it not a cost of doing business anymore - it's their competitive edge.   Show notes Episode transcript UL Solutions ‘Sustainability Surge’ Report: https://www.ul.com/news/ul-solutions-sustainability-surge-report-offers-insights-sustainable-innovation UL Solutions - From Regulatory Compliance to Competitive Competence: https://www.ul.com/resources/tale-two-cs-compliance-competency Siemens - Turning compliance into competitive advantage: https://blog.siemens.com/2025/08/csrd-turning-compliance-into-competitive-advantage/ Siemens Advanta - Building a Data-Driven Sustainability Reporting Strategy: https://www.siemens-advanta.com/featured-articles/data-driven-sustainability-reporting-strategy Siemens Sustainability Impact Report 2025: https://assets.ctfassets.net/17si5cpawjzf/1yDtHJ6i5AHdCLGDmnuDeS/dfb63459695840fd0954d4aab356747b/siemens-sustainability-impact.pdf Most companies say sustainability is a priority. Far fewer are seeing it actually move the needle on their business. A new industry survey puts a number on that gap: more than 85% of executives plan to increase their sustainability investments  yet only about one in four reports very high impact from those efforts. So what's going wrong, and how do the leaders get it right?

In this episode of the Optimistic Outlook, Siemens' Erica Call sits down with UL Solutions' Luca De Ferrari to explore why sustainability is shifting from a compliance checkbox to a genuine growth strategy. Drawing on conversations with manufacturers and industrial companies across the U.S., they dig into why investment keeps rising even as pressure for real ROI intensifies and what's holding most organizations back from turning ambition into measurable results.

They reveal how trusted analytics, clear data, and real-time visibility into energy costs are giving leading companies something their competitors don't have: the ability to use sustainability to reduce costs, manage risk, and strengthen long-term competitiveness. In other words, for the companies thinking about sustainability as integral to their process, it not a cost of doing business anymore - it's their competitive edge.  


Show notes

]]> 1171 no In 5: The Missing Piece of the AI Future - And Where It's Being Built Today AI is everywhere but can America actually use it where it matters? From drug discovery to autonomous vehicles to the factory floor, the possibilities are staggering, but potential alone doesn't build anything. Getting AI from the data center to the factory floor, the hospital, and the lab requires one thing most people aren't talking about: infrastructure. America's most innovative industrial tech companies have been quietly building that foundation by combining industrial AI with digital twin technology, real-time data systems, and the tools manufacturers need to turn intelligence into action. Now, they're taking it further. In this special 5-minute episode, Siemens Interim President & CEO Ann Fairchild discusses the impact of the  U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission, a landmark collaboration aimed at accelerating AI deployment across American industry. Because no one company can scale up AI alone. Show notes: Press release: Siemens to help build AI-ready scientific infrastructure as part of U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission Episode Transcript Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:15:00 -0000 full Siemens USA AI is everywhere but can America actually use it where it matters? From drug discovery to autonomous vehicles to the factory floor, the possibilities are staggering, but potential alone doesn't build anything. Getting AI from the data center to the factory floor, the hospital, and the lab requires one thing most people aren't talking about: infrastructure. America's most innovative industrial tech companies have been quietly building that foundation by combining industrial AI with digital twin technology, real-time data systems, and the tools manufacturers need to turn intelligence into action. Now, they're taking it further. In this special 5-minute episode, Siemens Interim President & CEO Ann Fairchild discusses the impact of the  U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission, a landmark collaboration aimed at accelerating AI deployment across American industry. Because no one company can scale up AI alone. Show notes: Press release: Siemens to help build AI-ready scientific infrastructure as part of U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission Episode Transcript AI is everywhere but can America actually use it where it matters? From drug discovery to autonomous vehicles to the factory floor, the possibilities are staggering, but potential alone doesn't build anything.


Getting AI from the data center to the factory floor, the hospital, and the lab requires one thing most people aren't talking about: infrastructure. America's most innovative industrial tech companies have been quietly building that foundation by combining industrial AI with digital twin technology, real-time data systems, and the tools manufacturers need to turn intelligence into action.

Now, they're taking it further. In this special 5-minute episode, Siemens Interim President & CEO Ann Fairchild discusses the impact of the  U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission, a landmark collaboration aimed at accelerating AI deployment across American industry. Because no one company can scale up AI alone.


Show notes:

]]> 294 no From Risk to Readiness: How Climate Resilience Is Reshaping Business Decisions  Climate resilience is no longer a distant or abstract concern for businesses. From rising heat and water stress to supply chain disruption and higher operating costs, quieter climate impacts are already shaping how companies plan, invest, and compete.   In this episode of The Optimistic Outlook, Erika Gupta, Global Head of Sustainability at Siemens Financial Services, is joined by Harry Morrison, Partner at Bain & Company, to explore what resilience really means for business today. Together, they discuss how severe weather dynamics show up in day-to-day operations, why action often lags even when risks are well understood, and how better data, analytics, and AI are helping leaders see and respond to risk more clearly.   The conversation looks beyond risk avoidance to examine how resilience can strengthen performance, support long-term growth, and help organizations make better decisions. Show notes: Transcript: https://assets.ctfassets.net/17si5cpawjzf/7oJC8z0fb4YhwgrsW8J3qS/26d5cd98a0e31eed2aa98fe01efdc021/022426-gupta-morrison-optimistic-outlook-transcript.pdf The CEO Playbook for Climate Resilience: https://www.bain.com/insights/the-ceo-playbook-for-climate-resilience-ceo-sustainability-guide-2025/ Infrastructure Transition Monitor: https://www.siemens.com/en-us/company/sustainability/infrastructure-transition-monitor-report/?acz=1&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23448235816&gbraid=0AAAAADEuPPM0SpA6QyiRjstvf154OVNCH&gclid=CjwKCAiAs4HMBhBJEiwACrfNZZfbMu0Y94Sr06CXOu6gggqnHIgCTHIGpLEg3pq4lkJc9YT5YM_DOBoCfGgQAvD_BwE Digital Business Optimizer: https://www.dbo.siemens.com/?utm_source=optimistic_outlook_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=optimistic_outlook_podcast_with_bain_on_resilience&utm_id=E-qftC Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full Siemens USA Climate resilience is no longer a distant or abstract concern for businesses. From rising heat and water stress to supply chain disruption and higher operating costs, quieter climate impacts are already shaping how companies plan, invest, and compete.   In this episode of The Optimistic Outlook, Erika Gupta, Global Head of Sustainability at Siemens Financial Services, is joined by Harry Morrison, Partner at Bain & Company, to explore what resilience really means for business today. Together, they discuss how severe weather dynamics show up in day-to-day operations, why action often lags even when risks are well understood, and how better data, analytics, and AI are helping leaders see and respond to risk more clearly.   The conversation looks beyond risk avoidance to examine how resilience can strengthen performance, support long-term growth, and help organizations make better decisions. Show notes: Transcript: https://assets.ctfassets.net/17si5cpawjzf/7oJC8z0fb4YhwgrsW8J3qS/26d5cd98a0e31eed2aa98fe01efdc021/022426-gupta-morrison-optimistic-outlook-transcript.pdf The CEO Playbook for Climate Resilience: https://www.bain.com/insights/the-ceo-playbook-for-climate-resilience-ceo-sustainability-guide-2025/ Infrastructure Transition Monitor: https://www.siemens.com/en-us/company/sustainability/infrastructure-transition-monitor-report/?acz=1&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23448235816&gbraid=0AAAAADEuPPM0SpA6QyiRjstvf154OVNCH&gclid=CjwKCAiAs4HMBhBJEiwACrfNZZfbMu0Y94Sr06CXOu6gggqnHIgCTHIGpLEg3pq4lkJc9YT5YM_DOBoCfGgQAvD_BwE Digital Business Optimizer: https://www.dbo.siemens.com/?utm_source=optimistic_outlook_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=optimistic_outlook_podcast_with_bain_on_resilience&utm_id=E-qftC Climate resilience is no longer a distant or abstract concern for businesses. From rising heat and water stress to supply chain disruption and higher operating costs, quieter climate impacts are already shaping how companies plan, invest, and compete.  

In this episode of The Optimistic Outlook, Erika Gupta, Global Head of Sustainability at Siemens Financial Services, is joined by Harry Morrison, Partner at Bain & Company, to explore what resilience really means for business today. Together, they discuss how severe weather dynamics show up in day-to-day operations, why action often lags even when risks are well understood, and how better data, analytics, and AI are helping leaders see and respond to risk more clearly.  

The conversation looks beyond risk avoidance to examine how resilience can strengthen performance, support long-term growth, and help organizations make better decisions.

Show notes:

Transcript: https://assets.ctfassets.net/17si5cpawjzf/7oJC8z0fb4YhwgrsW8J3qS/26d5cd98a0e31eed2aa98fe01efdc021/022426-gupta-morrison-optimistic-outlook-transcript.pdf

The CEO Playbook for Climate Resilience: https://www.bain.com/insights/the-ceo-playbook-for-climate-resilience-ceo-sustainability-guide-2025/

Infrastructure Transition Monitor: https://www.siemens.com/en-us/company/sustainability/infrastructure-transition-monitor-report/?acz=1&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23448235816&gbraid=0AAAAADEuPPM0SpA6QyiRjstvf154OVNCH&gclid=CjwKCAiAs4HMBhBJEiwACrfNZZfbMu0Y94Sr06CXOu6gggqnHIgCTHIGpLEg3pq4lkJc9YT5YM_DOBoCfGgQAvD_BwE

Digital Business Optimizer: https://www.dbo.siemens.com/?utm_source=optimistic_outlook_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=optimistic_outlook_podcast_with_bain_on_resilience&utm_id=E-qftC

]]> 1459 no In 5: The Electrician Shortage—and a Coalition to Close the Gap America is electrifying at a pace we’ve never seen before – driven by AI data centers, smart grids, and modern infrastructure. But all of it depends on one critical workforce: electricians. The problem? The U.S. faces roughly 80,000 electrical job openings every year – and the gap is growing. In this Optimistic Outlook In Five, Lauren Espin breaks down why the electrician shortage has become a national challenge, and how a new coalition of industry, education, government, and nonprofit partners is coming together through the Siemens Foundation’s Careers Electric initiative to help close the gap. You’ll hear how this first-of-its-kind effort is creating clear, accessible pathways into high-paying electrical careers that don’t require a four-year degree—and why the model launching in North Carolina could become a blueprint for other states. Show notes: Press Release - https://news.siemens.com/en-us/siemens-foundation-launches-careers-electric-national-workforce-initiative/ Episode Transcript - https://assets.ctfassets.net/17si5cpawjzf/6aLp0p8BfOHcP07o9Ea75I/ef9b42a06c9ec4598cf5ecd315efaea2/021926-optimistic-outlook-podcast-transcript.pdf Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:52:00 -0000 full Siemens USA America is electrifying at a pace we’ve never seen before – driven by AI data centers, smart grids, and modern infrastructure. But all of it depends on one critical workforce: electricians. The problem? The U.S. faces roughly 80,000 electrical job openings every year – and the gap is growing. In this Optimistic Outlook In Five, Lauren Espin breaks down why the electrician shortage has become a national challenge, and how a new coalition of industry, education, government, and nonprofit partners is coming together through the Siemens Foundation’s Careers Electric initiative to help close the gap. You’ll hear how this first-of-its-kind effort is creating clear, accessible pathways into high-paying electrical careers that don’t require a four-year degree—and why the model launching in North Carolina could become a blueprint for other states. Show notes: Press Release - https://news.siemens.com/en-us/siemens-foundation-launches-careers-electric-national-workforce-initiative/ Episode Transcript - https://assets.ctfassets.net/17si5cpawjzf/6aLp0p8BfOHcP07o9Ea75I/ef9b42a06c9ec4598cf5ecd315efaea2/021926-optimistic-outlook-podcast-transcript.pdf America is electrifying at a pace we’ve never seen before – driven by AI data centers, smart grids, and modern infrastructure. But all of it depends on one critical workforce: electricians.

The problem? The U.S. faces roughly 80,000 electrical job openings every year – and the gap is growing.

In this Optimistic Outlook In Five, Lauren Espin breaks down why the electrician shortage has become a national challenge, and how a new coalition of industry, education, government, and nonprofit partners is coming together through the Siemens Foundation’s Careers Electric initiative to help close the gap.

You’ll hear how this first-of-its-kind effort is creating clear, accessible pathways into high-paying electrical careers that don’t require a four-year degree—and why the model launching in North Carolina could become a blueprint for other states.

Show notes:

Press Release - https://news.siemens.com/en-us/siemens-foundation-launches-careers-electric-national-workforce-initiative/

Episode Transcript - https://assets.ctfassets.net/17si5cpawjzf/6aLp0p8BfOHcP07o9Ea75I/ef9b42a06c9ec4598cf5ecd315efaea2/021926-optimistic-outlook-podcast-transcript.pdf

]]> 295 no Full Speed Ahead: How High-Speed Rail and AI Are Transforming America's Infrastructure America’s rail network is at a pivotal moment, and the future is moving fast.    In this episode of The Optimistic Outlook, Siemens USA Interim CEO Ann Fairchild sits down with Tobias “Tobi” Bauer, CEO of Siemens Mobility North America, to explore what’s driving renewed momentum across passenger and freight rail in the United States. From modernizing legacy infrastructure to building state-of-the-art trains right here at home, Tobi shares why the outlook for rail has never been more positive.    The conversation dives into Siemens’ growing manufacturing footprint on both coasts, the role of industrial AI in improving safety, efficiency, and the passenger experience, and how long-term partnerships are shaping the transportation systems our cities will rely on for decades to come. Tobi also reflects on workforce development, career pathways in manufacturing and engineering, and why reindustrialization is critical to America’s future.    Looking ahead, Ann and Tobi discuss urbanization, high-speed rail, and what it will take to deliver reliable, comfortable, and sustainable mobility solutions that truly improve quality of life. The episode wraps with an optimistic vision for passenger rail in America, one built on trust, innovation, and delivering on promises.    The future of rail is being built now, and it’s bringing people, cities, and opportunity closer together.  Show notes More about Siemens Mobility USA Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:56:00 -0000 full Siemens USA America’s rail network is at a pivotal moment, and the future is moving fast.    In this episode of The Optimistic Outlook, Siemens USA Interim CEO Ann Fairchild sits down with Tobias “Tobi” Bauer, CEO of Siemens Mobility North America, to explore what’s driving renewed momentum across passenger and freight rail in the United States. From modernizing legacy infrastructure to building state-of-the-art trains right here at home, Tobi shares why the outlook for rail has never been more positive.    The conversation dives into Siemens’ growing manufacturing footprint on both coasts, the role of industrial AI in improving safety, efficiency, and the passenger experience, and how long-term partnerships are shaping the transportation systems our cities will rely on for decades to come. Tobi also reflects on workforce development, career pathways in manufacturing and engineering, and why reindustrialization is critical to America’s future.    Looking ahead, Ann and Tobi discuss urbanization, high-speed rail, and what it will take to deliver reliable, comfortable, and sustainable mobility solutions that truly improve quality of life. The episode wraps with an optimistic vision for passenger rail in America, one built on trust, innovation, and delivering on promises.    The future of rail is being built now, and it’s bringing people, cities, and opportunity closer together.  Show notes More about Siemens Mobility USA America’s rail network is at a pivotal moment, and the future is moving fast. 

 

In this episode of The Optimistic Outlook, Siemens USA Interim CEO Ann Fairchild sits down with Tobias “Tobi” Bauer, CEO of Siemens Mobility North America, to explore what’s driving renewed momentum across passenger and freight rail in the United States. From modernizing legacy infrastructure to building state-of-the-art trains right here at home, Tobi shares why the outlook for rail has never been more positive. 

 

The conversation dives into Siemens’ growing manufacturing footprint on both coasts, the role of industrial AI in improving safety, efficiency, and the passenger experience, and how long-term partnerships are shaping the transportation systems our cities will rely on for decades to come. Tobi also reflects on workforce development, career pathways in manufacturing and engineering, and why reindustrialization is critical to America’s future. 

 

Looking ahead, Ann and Tobi discuss urbanization, high-speed rail, and what it will take to deliver reliable, comfortable, and sustainable mobility solutions that truly improve quality of life. The episode wraps with an optimistic vision for passenger rail in America, one built on trust, innovation, and delivering on promises. 

 

The future of rail is being built now, and it’s bringing people, cities, and opportunity closer together. 


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More about Siemens Mobility USA

]]> 570 no In 5: Solving AI’s Energy Problem In this 5-minute high-bandwidth brief, Siemens’ Lauren Espin shares new insight into how the industry can move beyond reinventing the wheel every time we build an AI data center — and start unlocking gains in efficiency, scalability, and energy usage. If you work in infrastructure or communications — or simply follow the space — you know that today’s AI workloads demand new, purpose-built approaches to data center design. Too often, facilities are still built as one-off projects, slowing deployment and limiting scale. In this episode, we look at a game-changing collaboration between Siemens, NVIDIA, and nVent: a new liquid cooling and power reference infrastructure framework built for operational efficiency and resilience in AI environments. Designed as a Tier III–capable, standardized blueprint for high-density AI workloads, it offers a path from experimental builds to repeatable, scalable AI infrastructure. If you want to understand how the industry is moving toward standardized implementation for AI factories, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Show notes: LinkedIn article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/siemens-nvidia-nvent-collaborate-smarter-cooler-data-center-deboer-muzce/?trackingId=h%2FZkATuPQU20C%2B%2F6mi%2BsTg%3D%3D Press Release: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-and-nvent-release-joint-reference-architecture-purpose-built-nvidia-ai-data Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full Siemens USA In this 5-minute high-bandwidth brief, Siemens’ Lauren Espin shares new insight into how the industry can move beyond reinventing the wheel every time we build an AI data center — and start unlocking gains in efficiency, scalability, and energy usage. If you work in infrastructure or communications — or simply follow the space — you know that today’s AI workloads demand new, purpose-built approaches to data center design. Too often, facilities are still built as one-off projects, slowing deployment and limiting scale. In this episode, we look at a game-changing collaboration between Siemens, NVIDIA, and nVent: a new liquid cooling and power reference infrastructure framework built for operational efficiency and resilience in AI environments. Designed as a Tier III–capable, standardized blueprint for high-density AI workloads, it offers a path from experimental builds to repeatable, scalable AI infrastructure. If you want to understand how the industry is moving toward standardized implementation for AI factories, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Show notes: LinkedIn article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/siemens-nvidia-nvent-collaborate-smarter-cooler-data-center-deboer-muzce/?trackingId=h%2FZkATuPQU20C%2B%2F6mi%2BsTg%3D%3D Press Release: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-and-nvent-release-joint-reference-architecture-purpose-built-nvidia-ai-data In this 5-minute high-bandwidth brief, Siemens’ Lauren Espin shares new insight into how the industry can move beyond reinventing the wheel every time we build an AI data center — and start unlocking gains in efficiency, scalability, and energy usage.

If you work in infrastructure or communications — or simply follow the space — you know that today’s AI workloads demand new, purpose-built approaches to data center design. Too often, facilities are still built as one-off projects, slowing deployment and limiting scale.

In this episode, we look at a game-changing collaboration between Siemens, NVIDIA, and nVent: a new liquid cooling and power reference infrastructure framework built for operational efficiency and resilience in AI environments. Designed as a Tier III–capable, standardized blueprint for high-density AI workloads, it offers a path from experimental builds to repeatable, scalable AI infrastructure.

If you want to understand how the industry is moving toward standardized implementation for AI factories, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Show notes:

  • LinkedIn article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/siemens-nvidia-nvent-collaborate-smarter-cooler-data-center-deboer-muzce/?trackingId=h%2FZkATuPQU20C%2B%2F6mi%2BsTg%3D%3D
  • Press Release: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-and-nvent-release-joint-reference-architecture-purpose-built-nvidia-ai-data
]]> 279 no The Industrial AI Revolution: How AI Becomes a Force in the Physical World https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/the-industrial-ai-revolution-how-ai-becomes-a-force-in-the-physical-world/ Artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool – it’s becoming a force in the physical world. This special episode of The Optimistic Outlook highlights how industrial AI is moving beyond software to drive real-world impact. From factories and power grids to buildings, transportation systems, and even drug discovery, industrial AI is reshaping the systems that underpin everyday life.   You’ll hear excerpts from Siemens President and CEO Roland Busch’s CES keynote, including onstage conversations with leaders such as NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, PepsiCo Latin America CEO Athina Kanioura, and Commonwealth Fusion Systems CEO Bob Mumgaard. Together, they explore how digital twins, AI-powered simulation, and deep industry partnerships are already delivering measurable results—and setting the foundation for an industrial AI revolution.   Throughout the episode, Siemens USA Interim President and CEO Ann Fairchild provides context and commentary on what these breakthroughs mean for customers, industries, and society – and why Siemens is uniquely positioned to help scale industrial AI responsibly and impactfully.   Show notes Siemens CES Keynote with Roland Busch (Full video on YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4Wm6YdoZSs&t=9s Siemens at CES 2026: Official Landing Page : https://events.sw.siemens.com/en-US/siemens-at-ces/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:12:49 -0000 The Industrial AI Revolution: How AI Becomes a Force in the Physical World full 107 Siemens USA Artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool – it’s becoming a force in the physical world. This special episode of The Optimistic Outlook highlights how industrial AI is moving beyond software to drive real-world impact. From factories and power grids to buildings, transportation systems, and even drug discovery, industrial AI is reshaping the systems that underpin everyday life.   You’ll hear excerpts from Siemens President and CEO Roland Busch’s CES keynote, including onstage conversations with leaders such as NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, PepsiCo Latin America CEO Athina Kanioura, and Commonwealth Fusion Systems CEO Bob Mumgaard. Together, they explore how digital twins, AI-powered simulation, and deep industry partnerships are already delivering measurable results—and setting the foundation for an industrial AI revolution.   Throughout the episode, Siemens USA Interim President and CEO Ann Fairchild provides context and commentary on what these breakthroughs mean for customers, industries, and society – and why Siemens is uniquely positioned to help scale industrial AI responsibly and impactfully.   Show notes Siemens CES Keynote with Roland Busch (Full video on YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4Wm6YdoZSs&t=9s Siemens at CES 2026: Official Landing Page : https://events.sw.siemens.com/en-US/siemens-at-ces/ Artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool – it’s becoming a force in the physical world. This special episode of The Optimistic Outlook highlights how industrial AI is moving beyond software to drive real-world impact. From factories and power grids to buildings, transportation systems, and even drug discovery, industrial AI is reshaping the systems that underpin everyday life.   You’ll hear excerpts from Siemens President and CEO Roland Busch’s CES keynote, including onstage conversations with leaders such as NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, PepsiCo Latin America CEO Athina Kanioura, and Commonwealth Fusion Systems CEO Bob Mumgaard. Together, they explore how digital twins, AI-powered simulation, and deep industry partnerships are already delivering measurable results—and setting the foundation for an industrial AI revolution.   Throughout the episode, Siemens USA Interim President and CEO Ann Fairchild provides context and commentary on what these breakthroughs mean for customers, industries, and society – and why Siemens is uniquely positioned to help scale industrial AI responsibly and impactfully.   Show notes Siemens CES Keynote with Roland Busch (Full video on YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4Wm6YdoZSs&t=9s Siemens at CES 2026: Official Landing Page : https://events.sw.siemens.com/en-US/siemens-at-ces/ Artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool – it’s becoming a force in the physical world. This special episode of The Optimistic Outlook highlights how industrial AI is moving beyond software to drive real-world impact. From factories and power grids to buildings, transportation systems, and even drug discovery, industrial AI is reshaping the systems that underpin everyday life.

 

You’ll hear excerpts from Siemens President and CEO Roland Busch’s CES keynote, including onstage conversations with leaders such as NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, PepsiCo Latin America CEO Athina Kanioura, and Commonwealth Fusion Systems CEO Bob Mumgaard. Together, they explore how digital twins, AI-powered simulation, and deep industry partnerships are already delivering measurable results—and setting the foundation for an industrial AI revolution.

 

Throughout the episode, Siemens USA Interim President and CEO Ann Fairchild provides context and commentary on what these breakthroughs mean for customers, industries, and society – and why Siemens is uniquely positioned to help scale industrial AI responsibly and impactfully.

 

Show notes

Siemens CES Keynote with Roland Busch (Full video on YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4Wm6YdoZSs&t=9s

Siemens at CES 2026: Official Landing Page : https://events.sw.siemens.com/en-US/siemens-at-ces/

]]> 2126 no AI for the Physical World: The Industrial Sector’s 2026 Tech Outlook https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/ai-for-the-physical-world-the-industrial-sector-s-2026-tech-outlook/ As 2026 approaches, manufacturers are under growing pressure to move faster, operate more flexibly, and compete in an increasingly complex global landscape. At the same time, the tools to meet those challenges are finally positioned to move from promise to real-world impact. In this year-end episode of The Optimistic Outlook, Siemens USA Interim CEO Ann Fairchild sits down with Del Costy, President and Managing Director of Siemens Digital Industries Americas, to explore what’s changing—and what’s still holding manufacturers back. Drawing on conversations with industrial leaders across the country, Del offers a clear-eyed view of today’s technology adoption curve, from the realities of deploying Industrial AI to the strategic importance of digital twins, simulation, and edge processing. Together, they examine how technology, data, and people are converging to shape a new industrial tech sector—and what it will take for manufacturers to translate innovation into speed, resilience, and long-term competitiveness in 2026 and beyond. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:30:56 -0000 AI for the Physical World: The Industrial Sector’s 2026 Tech Outlook full 106 Siemens USA As 2026 approaches, manufacturers are under growing pressure to move faster, operate more flexibly, and compete in an increasingly complex global landscape. At the same time, the tools to meet those challenges are finally positioned to move from promise to real-world impact. In this year-end episode of The Optimistic Outlook, Siemens USA Interim CEO Ann Fairchild sits down with Del Costy, President and Managing Director of Siemens Digital Industries Americas, to explore what’s changing—and what’s still holding manufacturers back. Drawing on conversations with industrial leaders across the country, Del offers a clear-eyed view of today’s technology adoption curve, from the realities of deploying Industrial AI to the strategic importance of digital twins, simulation, and edge processing. Together, they examine how technology, data, and people are converging to shape a new industrial tech sector—and what it will take for manufacturers to translate innovation into speed, resilience, and long-term competitiveness in 2026 and beyond. As 2026 approaches, manufacturers are under growing pressure to move faster, operate more flexibly, and compete in an increasingly complex global landscape. At the same time, the tools to meet those challenges are finally positioned to move from promise to real-world impact. In this year-end episode of The Optimistic Outlook, Siemens USA Interim CEO Ann Fairchild sits down with Del Costy, President and Managing Director of Siemens Digital Industries Americas, to explore what’s changing—and what’s still holding manufacturers back. Drawing on conversations with industrial leaders across the country, Del offers a clear-eyed view of today’s technology adoption curve, from the realities of deploying Industrial AI to the strategic importance of digital twins, simulation, and edge processing. Together, they examine how technology, data, and people are converging to shape a new industrial tech sector—and what it will take for manufacturers to translate innovation into speed, resilience, and long-term competitiveness in 2026 and beyond. As 2026 approaches, manufacturers are under growing pressure to move faster, operate more flexibly, and compete in an increasingly complex global landscape. At the same time, the tools to meet those challenges are finally positioned to move from promise to real-world impact.

In this year-end episode of The Optimistic Outlook, Siemens USA Interim CEO Ann Fairchild sits down with Del Costy, President and Managing Director of Siemens Digital Industries Americas, to explore what’s changing—and what’s still holding manufacturers back. Drawing on conversations with industrial leaders across the country, Del offers a clear-eyed view of today’s technology adoption curve, from the realities of deploying Industrial AI to the strategic importance of digital twins, simulation, and edge processing.

Together, they examine how technology, data, and people are converging to shape a new industrial tech sector—and what it will take for manufacturers to translate innovation into speed, resilience, and long-term competitiveness in 2026 and beyond.

]]> 871 no Are We Ready for the AI Boom? Deploying Trustworthy AI Across the Economy https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/are-we-ready-for-the-ai-boom-deploying-trustworthy-ai-across-the-economy/ America is racing to build the infrastructure for an AI-powered economy. But as this generational investment accelerates, a critical question emerges: Are organizations truly ready to deploy AI at scale? While AI is everywhere in headlines, enterprise readiness remains uneven. Many companies are experimenting with AI, but far fewer have the data quality, governance structures, workforce skills, or sector-specific frameworks needed to adopt it responsibly and effectively. The gap between infrastructure and real-world deployment is growing — and closing it will determine whether AI strengthens competitiveness and expands opportunity across the economy. In this episode, guest host Brie Sachse, Senior Vice President & Head of Government Affairs for Siemens USA, sits down with Victoria Espinel, President & CEO of the Business Software Alliance (BSA), to explore how AI can be responsibly integrated across every sector of the economy. Together, they discuss what it takes to accelerate AI adoption in ways that strengthen competitiveness, expand opportunity, and build public trust. Victoria shares insights from BSA’s global work on AI and digital transformation, while Brie discusses the strong benefits of AI adoption across all sectors of industry, where AI meets the physical world. Both Brie and Victoria reflect on how policymakers, employers, and technology leaders can work together to ensure AI provides benefits to organizations of all sizes. This episode offers a practical, optimistic look at the future of AI and why readiness, not hype, is the key to unlocking America’s AI advantage. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 03:48:15 -0000 Are We Ready for the AI Boom? Deploying Trustworthy AI Across the Economy full 105 Siemens USA America is racing to build the infrastructure for an AI-powered economy. But as this generational investment accelerates, a critical question emerges: Are organizations truly ready to deploy AI at scale? While AI is everywhere in headlines, enterprise readiness remains uneven. Many companies are experimenting with AI, but far fewer have the data quality, governance structures, workforce skills, or sector-specific frameworks needed to adopt it responsibly and effectively. The gap between infrastructure and real-world deployment is growing — and closing it will determine whether AI strengthens competitiveness and expands opportunity across the economy. In this episode, guest host Brie Sachse, Senior Vice President & Head of Government Affairs for Siemens USA, sits down with Victoria Espinel, President & CEO of the Business Software Alliance (BSA), to explore how AI can be responsibly integrated across every sector of the economy. Together, they discuss what it takes to accelerate AI adoption in ways that strengthen competitiveness, expand opportunity, and build public trust. Victoria shares insights from BSA’s global work on AI and digital transformation, while Brie discusses the strong benefits of AI adoption across all sectors of industry, where AI meets the physical world. Both Brie and Victoria reflect on how policymakers, employers, and technology leaders can work together to ensure AI provides benefits to organizations of all sizes. This episode offers a practical, optimistic look at the future of AI and why readiness, not hype, is the key to unlocking America’s AI advantage. America is racing to build the infrastructure for an AI-powered economy. But as this generational investment accelerates, a critical question emerges: Are organizations truly ready to deploy AI at scale? While AI is everywhere in headlines, enterprise readiness remains uneven. Many companies are experimenting with AI, but far fewer have the data quality, governance structures, workforce skills, or sector-specific frameworks needed to adopt it responsibly and effectively. The gap between infrastructure and real-world deployment is growing — and closing it will determine whether AI strengthens competitiveness and expands opportunity across the economy. In this episode, guest host Brie Sachse, Senior Vice President & Head of Government Affairs for Siemens USA, sits down with Victoria Espinel, President & CEO of the Business Software Alliance (BSA), to explore how AI can be responsibly integrated across every sector of the economy. Together, they discuss what it takes to accelerate AI adoption in ways that strengthen competitiveness, expand opportunity, and build public trust. Victoria shares insights from BSA’s global work on AI and digital transformation, while Brie discusses the strong benefits of AI adoption across all sectors of industry, where AI meets the physical world. Both Brie and Victoria reflect on how policymakers, employers, and technology leaders can work together to ensure AI provides benefits to organizations of all sizes. This episode offers a practical, optimistic look at the future of AI and why readiness, not hype, is the key to unlocking America’s AI advantage. America is racing to build the infrastructure for an AI-powered economy. But as this generational investment accelerates, a critical question emerges: Are organizations truly ready to deploy AI at scale?

While AI is everywhere in headlines, enterprise readiness remains uneven. Many companies are experimenting with AI, but far fewer have the data quality, governance structures, workforce skills, or sector-specific frameworks needed to adopt it responsibly and effectively. The gap between infrastructure and real-world deployment is growing — and closing it will determine whether AI strengthens competitiveness and expands opportunity across the economy.

In this episode, guest host Brie Sachse, Senior Vice President & Head of Government Affairs for Siemens USA, sits down with Victoria Espinel, President & CEO of the Business Software Alliance (BSA), to explore how AI can be responsibly integrated across every sector of the economy. Together, they discuss what it takes to accelerate AI adoption in ways that strengthen competitiveness, expand opportunity, and build public trust.

Victoria shares insights from BSA’s global work on AI and digital transformation, while Brie discusses the strong benefits of AI adoption across all sectors of industry, where AI meets the physical world. Both Brie and Victoria reflect on how policymakers, employers, and technology leaders can work together to ensure AI provides benefits to organizations of all sizes. This episode offers a practical, optimistic look at the future of AI and why readiness, not hype, is the key to unlocking America’s AI advantage.

]]> 1227 no Powering Opportunity: Expanding Access to Electrical Careers https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/powering-opportunity-expanding-access-to-electrical-careers/ Historic investments in manufacturing and AI data centers are creating a new wave of opportunities in skilled trades. But that opportunity isn’t always accessible, especially for workers facing barriers like childcare, housing, transportation, or financial pressures.   In this episode, David Etzwiler speaks with Rachel Korberg, Executive Director of the Families & Workers Fund, a coalition dedicated to expanding economic mobility and helping people enter high-quality, family-sustaining careers. Rachel shares how the Fund is supporting more than 1.3 million workers and learners, why wraparound services can be game-changing, and how cross-sector partnerships are reshaping workforce systems across the country.   She also discusses the Fund’s collaboration with the Siemens Foundation to expand pathways into electrical jobs — a sector poised for massive long-term growth.   Show notes Press Release: Siemens to Train 200,000 U.S. Electricians & Manufacturers More about the Families & Workers Fund: https://familiesandworkers.org/  Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:13:22 -0000 Powering Opportunity: Expanding Access to Electrical Careers full 104 Siemens USA Historic investments in manufacturing and AI data centers are creating a new wave of opportunities in skilled trades. But that opportunity isn’t always accessible, especially for workers facing barriers like childcare, housing, transportation, or financial pressures.   In this episode, David Etzwiler speaks with Rachel Korberg, Executive Director of the Families & Workers Fund, a coalition dedicated to expanding economic mobility and helping people enter high-quality, family-sustaining careers. Rachel shares how the Fund is supporting more than 1.3 million workers and learners, why wraparound services can be game-changing, and how cross-sector partnerships are reshaping workforce systems across the country.   She also discusses the Fund’s collaboration with the Siemens Foundation to expand pathways into electrical jobs — a sector poised for massive long-term growth.   Show notes Press Release: Siemens to Train 200,000 U.S. Electricians & Manufacturers More about the Families & Workers Fund: https://familiesandworkers.org/  Historic investments in manufacturing and AI data centers are creating a new wave of opportunities in skilled trades. But that opportunity isn’t always accessible, especially for workers facing barriers like childcare, housing, transportation, or financial pressures.   In this episode, David Etzwiler speaks with Rachel Korberg, Executive Director of the Families & Workers Fund, a coalition dedicated to expanding economic mobility and helping people enter high-quality, family-sustaining careers. Rachel shares how the Fund is supporting more than 1.3 million workers and learners, why wraparound services can be game-changing, and how cross-sector partnerships are reshaping workforce systems across the country.   She also discusses the Fund’s collaboration with the Siemens Foundation to expand pathways into electrical jobs — a sector poised for massive long-term growth.   Show notes Press Release: Siemens to Train 200,000 U.S. Electricians & Manufacturers More about the Families & Workers Fund: https://familiesandworkers.org/  Historic investments in manufacturing and AI data centers are creating a new wave of opportunities in skilled trades. But that opportunity isn’t always accessible, especially for workers facing barriers like childcare, housing, transportation, or financial pressures.

 

In this episode, David Etzwiler speaks with Rachel Korberg, Executive Director of the Families & Workers Fund, a coalition dedicated to expanding economic mobility and helping people enter high-quality, family-sustaining careers. Rachel shares how the Fund is supporting more than 1.3 million workers and learners, why wraparound services can be game-changing, and how cross-sector partnerships are reshaping workforce systems across the country.

 

She also discusses the Fund’s collaboration with the Siemens Foundation to expand pathways into electrical jobs — a sector poised for massive long-term growth.

 

Show notes

Press Release: Siemens to Train 200,000 U.S. Electricians & Manufacturers

More about the Families & Workers Fund: https://familiesandworkers.org/ 

]]> 1997 no Retooling the American Dream https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/retooling-the-american-dream/ Is the American Dream still Made in America?   A renewed surge of interest in U.S. manufacturing has revealed a huge challenge. There are hundreds of thousands of vacant positions and a labor force that lacks the necessary skills to fill them. While many label it a crisis, Carolyn Lee, president of The Manufacturing Institute sees an opportunity.  In this episode Carolyn sits down with guest host David Etzwiler to share an upbeat, down‑to‑earth vision of a manufacturing sector that could fuel growth and generate huge new opportunities. At the core of her mission is one thing: to remake the way talent is trained and primed for careers in industrial manufacturing. Carolyn shares some of the Manufacturing Institute’s groundbreaking initiatives built to upskill today’s employees while igniting the interest of the workers of tomorrow. Through this conversation, you will discover a range of groundbreaking strategies that are reshaping the manufacturing workforce. Carolyn also examines how emerging technologies such as AI and automation, rather than posing threats, will actually create more jobs. This episode is about the future of manufacturing, the future of work, and how the American Dream will be reshaped in the coming years.  Whether you’re a business leader, a policymaker, an educator or simply someone with a stake in our economy’s future, this an episode you won’t want to miss.   Show notes More about the Siemens Foundation More about The Manufacturing Institute Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Retooling the American Dream full 103 Siemens USA Is the American Dream still Made in America?   A renewed surge of interest in U.S. manufacturing has revealed a huge challenge. There are hundreds of thousands of vacant positions and a labor force that lacks the necessary skills to fill them. While many label it a crisis, Carolyn Lee, president of The Manufacturing Institute sees an opportunity.  In this episode Carolyn sits down with guest host David Etzwiler to share an upbeat, down‑to‑earth vision of a manufacturing sector that could fuel growth and generate huge new opportunities. At the core of her mission is one thing: to remake the way talent is trained and primed for careers in industrial manufacturing. Carolyn shares some of the Manufacturing Institute’s groundbreaking initiatives built to upskill today’s employees while igniting the interest of the workers of tomorrow. Through this conversation, you will discover a range of groundbreaking strategies that are reshaping the manufacturing workforce. Carolyn also examines how emerging technologies such as AI and automation, rather than posing threats, will actually create more jobs. This episode is about the future of manufacturing, the future of work, and how the American Dream will be reshaped in the coming years.  Whether you’re a business leader, a policymaker, an educator or simply someone with a stake in our economy’s future, this an episode you won’t want to miss.   Show notes More about the Siemens Foundation More about The Manufacturing Institute Is the American Dream still Made in America?   A renewed surge of interest in U.S. manufacturing has revealed a huge challenge. There are hundreds of thousands of vacant positions and a labor force that lacks the necessary skills to fill them. While many label it a crisis, Carolyn Lee, president of The Manufacturing Institute sees an opportunity.  In this episode Carolyn sits down with guest host David Etzwiler to share an upbeat, down‑to‑earth vision of a manufacturing sector that could fuel growth and generate huge new opportunities. At the core of her mission is one thing: to remake the way talent is trained and primed for careers in industrial manufacturing. Carolyn shares some of the Manufacturing Institute’s groundbreaking initiatives built to upskill today’s employees while igniting the interest of the workers of tomorrow. Through this conversation, you will discover a range of groundbreaking strategies that are reshaping the manufacturing workforce. Carolyn also examines how emerging technologies such as AI and automation, rather than posing threats, will actually create more jobs. This episode is about the future of manufacturing, the future of work, and how the American Dream will be reshaped in the coming years.  Whether you’re a business leader, a policymaker, an educator or simply someone with a stake in our economy’s future, this an episode you won’t want to miss.   Show notes More about the Siemens Foundation More about The Manufacturing Institute Is the American Dream still Made in America?   A renewed surge of interest in U.S. manufacturing has revealed a huge challenge. There are hundreds of thousands of vacant positions and a labor force that lacks the necessary skills to fill them.

While many label it a crisis, Carolyn Lee, president of The Manufacturing Institute sees an opportunity.  In this episode Carolyn sits down with guest host David Etzwiler to share an upbeat, down‑to‑earth vision of a manufacturing sector that could fuel growth and generate huge new opportunities.

At the core of her mission is one thing: to remake the way talent is trained and primed for careers in industrial manufacturing. Carolyn shares some of the Manufacturing Institute’s groundbreaking initiatives built to upskill today’s employees while igniting the interest of the workers of tomorrow.

Through this conversation, you will discover a range of groundbreaking strategies that are reshaping the manufacturing workforce. Carolyn also examines how emerging technologies such as AI and automation, rather than posing threats, will actually create more jobs.

This episode is about the future of manufacturing, the future of work, and how the American Dream will be reshaped in the coming years.  Whether you’re a business leader, a policymaker, an educator or simply someone with a stake in our economy’s future, this an episode you won’t want to miss.

 

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]]> 2205 no An Accidental Manufacturing Leader https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/an-accidental-manufacturing-leader/ Sometimes the most impactful careers are the ones we never planned. In this episode, Sidra Maryam, from Siemens Smart Infrastructure Manufacturing Hub, shares how an unexpected career pivot led her to become a leader driving innovation, digital transformation, and team culture across a large-scale manufacturing operation. She reflects on the “aha” moments that kept her moving forward and why she believes the future of manufacturing belongs to people who ask better questions. This thought-provoking conversation hosted by Barry Powell, Regional CEO and President of Siemens Electrical Products, is about taking chances and discovering that sometimes the best path forward is the one you didn’t plan. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:24:31 -0000 An Accidental Manufacturing Leader full 102 Siemens USA Sometimes the most impactful careers are the ones we never planned. In this episode, Sidra Maryam, from Siemens Smart Infrastructure Manufacturing Hub, shares how an unexpected career pivot led her to become a leader driving innovation, digital transformation, and team culture across a large-scale manufacturing operation. She reflects on the “aha” moments that kept her moving forward and why she believes the future of manufacturing belongs to people who ask better questions. This thought-provoking conversation hosted by Barry Powell, Regional CEO and President of Siemens Electrical Products, is about taking chances and discovering that sometimes the best path forward is the one you didn’t plan. Sometimes the most impactful careers are the ones we never planned. In this episode, Sidra Maryam, from Siemens Smart Infrastructure Manufacturing Hub, shares how an unexpected career pivot led her to become a leader driving innovation, digital transformation, and team culture across a large-scale manufacturing operation. She reflects on the “aha” moments that kept her moving forward and why she believes the future of manufacturing belongs to people who ask better questions. This thought-provoking conversation hosted by Barry Powell, Regional CEO and President of Siemens Electrical Products, is about taking chances and discovering that sometimes the best path forward is the one you didn’t plan. Sometimes the most impactful careers are the ones we never planned. In this episode, Sidra Maryam, from Siemens Smart Infrastructure Manufacturing Hub, shares how an unexpected career pivot led her to become a leader driving innovation, digital transformation, and team culture across a large-scale manufacturing operation.

She reflects on the “aha” moments that kept her moving forward and why she believes the future of manufacturing belongs to people who ask better questions. This thought-provoking conversation hosted by Barry Powell, Regional CEO and President of Siemens Electrical Products, is about taking chances and discovering that sometimes the best path forward is the one you didn’t plan.]]> 1089 no Women Leading the Future of Manufacturing https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/women-leading-the-future-of-manufacturing/ Women make up less than one-third of America’s manufacturing workforce. It’s been this way for decades. Why is this? More importantly, what can we learn from women who are thriving in manufacturing careers? In this episode you’ll meet two leaders who have built their careers on the factory floor and beyond: Cheryl Kiolbassa, Director, Digital Transformation Solutions, Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Anna Bumpious, Engineering Manager, Siemens Smart Infrastructure. They share the moments that tested them, the mentors who bet on them, and why they’re convinced manufacturing is ripe with opportunity—for people at every stage of their careers. Barry Powell, Regional CEO and President of Siemens Electrical Products, North America hosts this conversation about resilience, optimism, and what it truly takes to build what’s next in American manufacturing. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:05:06 -0000 Women Leading the Future of Manufacturing full 101 Siemens USA Women make up less than one-third of America’s manufacturing workforce. It’s been this way for decades. Why is this? More importantly, what can we learn from women who are thriving in manufacturing careers? In this episode you’ll meet two leaders who have built their careers on the factory floor and beyond: Cheryl Kiolbassa, Director, Digital Transformation Solutions, Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Anna Bumpious, Engineering Manager, Siemens Smart Infrastructure. They share the moments that tested them, the mentors who bet on them, and why they’re convinced manufacturing is ripe with opportunity—for people at every stage of their careers. Barry Powell, Regional CEO and President of Siemens Electrical Products, North America hosts this conversation about resilience, optimism, and what it truly takes to build what’s next in American manufacturing. Women make up less than one-third of America’s manufacturing workforce. It’s been this way for decades. Why is this? More importantly, what can we learn from women who are thriving in manufacturing careers? In this episode you’ll meet two leaders who have built their careers on the factory floor and beyond: Cheryl Kiolbassa, Director, Digital Transformation Solutions, Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Anna Bumpious, Engineering Manager, Siemens Smart Infrastructure. They share the moments that tested them, the mentors who bet on them, and why they’re convinced manufacturing is ripe with opportunity—for people at every stage of their careers. Barry Powell, Regional CEO and President of Siemens Electrical Products, North America hosts this conversation about resilience, optimism, and what it truly takes to build what’s next in American manufacturing. Women make up less than one-third of America’s manufacturing workforce. It’s been this way for decades. Why is this? More importantly, what can we learn from women who are thriving in manufacturing careers?

In this episode you’ll meet two leaders who have built their careers on the factory floor and beyond: Cheryl Kiolbassa, Director, Digital Transformation Solutions, Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Anna Bumpious, Engineering Manager, Siemens Smart Infrastructure. They share the moments that tested them, the mentors who bet on them, and why they’re convinced manufacturing is ripe with opportunity—for people at every stage of their careers.

Barry Powell, Regional CEO and President of Siemens Electrical Products, North America hosts this conversation about resilience, optimism, and what it truly takes to build what’s next in American manufacturing.

]]> 1049 no An Optimistic Farewell: Barbara Humpton on Podcasting and Serving as Siemens USA CEO https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/an-optimistic-farewell-barbara-humpton-on-podcasting-and-serving-as-siemens-usa-ceo/ Since launching Siemens USA’s Optimistic Outlook podcast five years ago at the height of the pandemic, Siemens USA CEO Barbara Humpton, who recently announced her retirement from Siemens USA, has brought listeners inspiring conversations about the people and ideas shaping a better future. In her final episode as host of the show, journalist and Widehall Founder & CEO Steve Clemons flips the script—interviewing Barbara about the podcasting journey, her tenure as CEO, and what gives her confidence in the future. True to form, Barbara closes this milestone moment by offering her own optimistic outlook. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:24:08 -0000 An Optimistic Farewell: Barbara Humpton on Podcasting and Serving as Siemens USA CEO full 100 Siemens USA Since launching Siemens USA’s Optimistic Outlook podcast five years ago at the height of the pandemic, Siemens USA CEO Barbara Humpton, who recently announced her retirement from Siemens USA, has brought listeners inspiring conversations about the people and ideas shaping a better future. In her final episode as host of the show, journalist and Widehall Founder & CEO Steve Clemons flips the script—interviewing Barbara about the podcasting journey, her tenure as CEO, and what gives her confidence in the future. True to form, Barbara closes this milestone moment by offering her own optimistic outlook. Since launching Siemens USA’s Optimistic Outlook podcast five years ago at the height of the pandemic, Siemens USA CEO Barbara Humpton, who recently announced her retirement from Siemens USA, has brought listeners inspiring conversations about the people and ideas shaping a better future. In her final episode as host of the show, journalist and Widehall Founder & CEO Steve Clemons flips the script—interviewing Barbara about the podcasting journey, her tenure as CEO, and what gives her confidence in the future. True to form, Barbara closes this milestone moment by offering her own optimistic outlook. Since launching Siemens USA’s Optimistic Outlook podcast five years ago at the height of the pandemic, Siemens USA CEO Barbara Humpton, who recently announced her retirement from Siemens USA, has brought listeners inspiring conversations about the people and ideas shaping a better future. In her final episode as host of the show, journalist and Widehall Founder & CEO Steve Clemons flips the script—interviewing Barbara about the podcasting journey, her tenure as CEO, and what gives her confidence in the future. True to form, Barbara closes this milestone moment by offering her own optimistic outlook.

]]> 1898 no From Shipyards to Smart Homes: Hyperscaling Sustainability https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/from-shipyards-to-smart-homes-hyperscaling-sustainability/ Barbara explores how technology is reshaping industries and communities — starting with one of the world’s most pressing needs: housing. Mikael Hedberg, a shipbuilder’s son, is reimagining home construction as the founder and CEO of ADMARES with robotic precision and modular design, promising abundant, affordable homes built with dramatically less waste. Siemens’ Eryn Devola shows how digitalization and automation can turn factories into engines of sustainability, cutting emissions while boosting productivity and profitability. Together, they reveal how scaling today’s technologies faster can unlock a future where industry builds not just products, but resilience, opportunity, and a better quality of life.   Show notes ADMARES industrializes sustainable housing design and manufacturing with Siemens Xcelerator Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000 From Shipyards to Smart Homes: Hyperscaling Sustainability full 99 Siemens USA Barbara explores how technology is reshaping industries and communities — starting with one of the world’s most pressing needs: housing. Mikael Hedberg, a shipbuilder’s son, is reimagining home construction as the founder and CEO of ADMARES with robotic precision and modular design, promising abundant, affordable homes built with dramatically less waste. Siemens’ Eryn Devola shows how digitalization and automation can turn factories into engines of sustainability, cutting emissions while boosting productivity and profitability. Together, they reveal how scaling today’s technologies faster can unlock a future where industry builds not just products, but resilience, opportunity, and a better quality of life.   Show notes ADMARES industrializes sustainable housing design and manufacturing with Siemens Xcelerator Barbara explores how technology is reshaping industries and communities — starting with one of the world’s most pressing needs: housing. Mikael Hedberg, a shipbuilder’s son, is reimagining home construction as the founder and CEO of ADMARES with robotic precision and modular design, promising abundant, affordable homes built with dramatically less waste. Siemens’ Eryn Devola shows how digitalization and automation can turn factories into engines of sustainability, cutting emissions while boosting productivity and profitability. Together, they reveal how scaling today’s technologies faster can unlock a future where industry builds not just products, but resilience, opportunity, and a better quality of life.   Show notes ADMARES industrializes sustainable housing design and manufacturing with Siemens Xcelerator Barbara explores how technology is reshaping industries and communities — starting with one of the world’s most pressing needs: housing. Mikael Hedberg, a shipbuilder’s son, is reimagining home construction as the founder and CEO of ADMARES with robotic precision and modular design, promising abundant, affordable homes built with dramatically less waste. Siemens’ Eryn Devola shows how digitalization and automation can turn factories into engines of sustainability, cutting emissions while boosting productivity and profitability. Together, they reveal how scaling today’s technologies faster can unlock a future where industry builds not just products, but resilience, opportunity, and a better quality of life.

 

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ADMARES industrializes sustainable housing design and manufacturing with Siemens Xcelerator]]> 1137 no Transforming Workforce Potential: Reskilling for the Jobs of Tomorrow https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/transforming-workforce-potential-reskilling-for-the-jobs-of-tomorrow/ How do we prepare today’s workers for the jobs of the future and ensure no one is left behind? In this episode of Optimistic Outlook, Barbara Humpton sits down with Guild CEO Bijal Shah to explore how employers, educators, and governments can come together to unlock workforce potential. From frontline roles in healthcare and manufacturing to the emerging demands of AI and advanced technologies, they discuss what it takes to build resilient, future-ready talent pipelines. Together, they dive into why reskilling and upskilling are now a business imperative, how employers can open doors through accessible, stackable learning pathways, the role of public–private partnerships in solving critical talent shortages and why continuous learning is the key to economic growth and opportunity. This conversation is about more than education—it’s about creating inclusive pathways, breaking down barriers, and rethinking what it means to prepare workers for a rapidly changing world.   Show notes Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter [New Research] Build vs Buy: Manufacturing Talent Strategy in the Age of Automation, AI, and, Reshoring: The manufacturers best positioned for the next decade are building talent from within. The numbers speak for themselves: employers could collectively save $2.8B by developing the top five roles in manufacturing internally rather than hiring externally. New research from Lightcast and Guild reveals how leading manufacturers are solving skills gaps, reducing time-to-fill, and cutting labor costs by developing their existing workforce. [Webinar] Build vs Buy: Manufacturing Talent Strategy in the Age of Automation, AI, and Reshoring: Join leaders from Guild, Lightcast, and Siemens on September 30 as they discuss new research. Explore how to shift from relying only on hiring talent to building talent from within; make smarter Total Rewards and L&D investments based on real-time labor market signals; and mobilize internal pipelines that support business priorities like smart manufacturing, new product cycles, and supply chain agility. Guild resource hub   Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:59:47 -0000 Transforming Workforce Potential: Reskilling for the Jobs of Tomorrow full 98 Siemens USA How do we prepare today’s workers for the jobs of the future and ensure no one is left behind? In this episode of Optimistic Outlook, Barbara Humpton sits down with Guild CEO Bijal Shah to explore how employers, educators, and governments can come together to unlock workforce potential. From frontline roles in healthcare and manufacturing to the emerging demands of AI and advanced technologies, they discuss what it takes to build resilient, future-ready talent pipelines. Together, they dive into why reskilling and upskilling are now a business imperative, how employers can open doors through accessible, stackable learning pathways, the role of public–private partnerships in solving critical talent shortages and why continuous learning is the key to economic growth and opportunity. This conversation is about more than education—it’s about creating inclusive pathways, breaking down barriers, and rethinking what it means to prepare workers for a rapidly changing world.   Show notes Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter [New Research] Build vs Buy: Manufacturing Talent Strategy in the Age of Automation, AI, and, Reshoring: The manufacturers best positioned for the next decade are building talent from within. The numbers speak for themselves: employers could collectively save $2.8B by developing the top five roles in manufacturing internally rather than hiring externally. New research from Lightcast and Guild reveals how leading manufacturers are solving skills gaps, reducing time-to-fill, and cutting labor costs by developing their existing workforce. [Webinar] Build vs Buy: Manufacturing Talent Strategy in the Age of Automation, AI, and Reshoring: Join leaders from Guild, Lightcast, and Siemens on September 30 as they discuss new research. Explore how to shift from relying only on hiring talent to building talent from within; make smarter Total Rewards and L&D investments based on real-time labor market signals; and mobilize internal pipelines that support business priorities like smart manufacturing, new product cycles, and supply chain agility. Guild resource hub   How do we prepare today’s workers for the jobs of the future and ensure no one is left behind? In this episode of Optimistic Outlook, Barbara Humpton sits down with Guild CEO Bijal Shah to explore how employers, educators, and governments can come together to unlock workforce potential. From frontline roles in healthcare and manufacturing to the emerging demands of AI and advanced technologies, they discuss what it takes to build resilient, future-ready talent pipelines. Together, they dive into why reskilling and upskilling are now a business imperative, how employers can open doors through accessible, stackable learning pathways, the role of public–private partnerships in solving critical talent shortages and why continuous learning is the key to economic growth and opportunity. This conversation is about more than education—it’s about creating inclusive pathways, breaking down barriers, and rethinking what it means to prepare workers for a rapidly changing world.   Show notes Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter [New Research] Build vs Buy: Manufacturing Talent Strategy in the Age of Automation, AI, and, Reshoring: The manufacturers best positioned for the next decade are building talent from within. The numbers speak for themselves: employers could collectively save $2.8B by developing the top five roles in manufacturing internally rather than hiring externally. New research from Lightcast and Guild reveals how leading manufacturers are solving skills gaps, reducing time-to-fill, and cutting labor costs by developing their existing workforce. [Webinar] Build vs Buy: Manufacturing Talent Strategy in the Age of Automation, AI, and Reshoring: Join leaders from Guild, Lightcast, and Siemens on September 30 as they discuss new research. Explore how to shift from relying only on hiring talent to building talent from within; make smarter Total Rewards and L&D investments based on real-time labor market signals; and mobilize internal pipelines that support business priorities like smart manufacturing, new product cycles, and supply chain agility. Guild resource hub   How do we prepare today’s workers for the jobs of the future and ensure no one is left behind? In this episode of Optimistic Outlook, Barbara Humpton sits down with Guild CEO Bijal Shah to explore how employers, educators, and governments can come together to unlock workforce potential. From frontline roles in healthcare and manufacturing to the emerging demands of AI and advanced technologies, they discuss what it takes to build resilient, future-ready talent pipelines.

Together, they dive into why reskilling and upskilling are now a business imperative, how employers can open doors through accessible, stackable learning pathways, the role of public–private partnerships in solving critical talent shortages and why continuous learning is the key to economic growth and opportunity.

This conversation is about more than education—it’s about creating inclusive pathways, breaking down barriers, and rethinking what it means to prepare workers for a rapidly changing world.

 

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[New Research] Build vs Buy: Manufacturing Talent Strategy in the Age of Automation, AI, and, Reshoring: The manufacturers best positioned for the next decade are building talent from within. The numbers speak for themselves: employers could collectively save $2.8B by developing the top five roles in manufacturing internally rather than hiring externally. New research from Lightcast and Guild reveals how leading manufacturers are solving skills gaps, reducing time-to-fill, and cutting labor costs by developing their existing workforce.

[Webinar] Build vs Buy: Manufacturing Talent Strategy in the Age of Automation, AI, and Reshoring: Join leaders from Guild, Lightcast, and Siemens on September 30 as they discuss new research. Explore how to shift from relying only on hiring talent to building talent from within; make smarter Total Rewards and L&D investments based on real-time labor market signals; and mobilize internal pipelines that support business priorities like smart manufacturing, new product cycles, and supply chain agility.

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]]> 1611 no A Balanced Vision for Regulating AI and the Path Ahead for American Manufacturing https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/a-balanced-vision-for-regulating-ai-and-the-path-ahead-for-american-manufacturing/ Barbara sits down with U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte, who serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and led the House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, for an insightful discussion on how to balance risks with opportunity when it comes to AI. The Congressman outlines his vision for balanced, sector-specific regulation of AI that protects against malicious activities while fostering innovation. In this episode, Barbara and Congressman Obernolte explore the critical distinctions between consumer AI and industrial AI, which promises to enhance productivity, drive innovation, and create high-quality jobs in American manufacturing. Tune in to learn how AI is poised to reshape the future of American manufacturing and what steps policymakers, industry leaders, and the public can take to ensure its success. This episode promises to be a compelling conversation for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, industry, and policy. Show notes: Bipartisan AI report: https://www.speaker.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AI-Task-Force-Report-FINAL.pdf Barbara's Congressional Testimony: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/usa/ceo-of-siemens-usa-addresses-members-of-congress.html Optimistic Outlook Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/optimistic-outlook-7171212265625374720/   Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000 A Balanced Vision for Regulating AI and the Path Ahead for American Manufacturing full 97 Siemens USA Barbara sits down with U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte, who serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and led the House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, for an insightful discussion on how to balance risks with opportunity when it comes to AI. The Congressman outlines his vision for balanced, sector-specific regulation of AI that protects against malicious activities while fostering innovation. In this episode, Barbara and Congressman Obernolte explore the critical distinctions between consumer AI and industrial AI, which promises to enhance productivity, drive innovation, and create high-quality jobs in American manufacturing. Tune in to learn how AI is poised to reshape the future of American manufacturing and what steps policymakers, industry leaders, and the public can take to ensure its success. This episode promises to be a compelling conversation for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, industry, and policy. Show notes: Bipartisan AI report: https://www.speaker.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AI-Task-Force-Report-FINAL.pdf Barbara's Congressional Testimony: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/usa/ceo-of-siemens-usa-addresses-members-of-congress.html Optimistic Outlook Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/optimistic-outlook-7171212265625374720/   Barbara sits down with U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte, who serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and led the House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, for an insightful discussion on how to balance risks with opportunity when it comes to AI. The Congressman outlines his vision for balanced, sector-specific regulation of AI that protects against malicious activities while fostering innovation. In this episode, Barbara and Congressman Obernolte explore the critical distinctions between consumer AI and industrial AI, which promises to enhance productivity, drive innovation, and create high-quality jobs in American manufacturing. Tune in to learn how AI is poised to reshape the future of American manufacturing and what steps policymakers, industry leaders, and the public can take to ensure its success. This episode promises to be a compelling conversation for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, industry, and policy. Show notes: Bipartisan AI report: https://www.speaker.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AI-Task-Force-Report-FINAL.pdf Barbara's Congressional Testimony: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/usa/ceo-of-siemens-usa-addresses-members-of-congress.html Optimistic Outlook Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/optimistic-outlook-7171212265625374720/   Barbara sits down with U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte, who serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and led the House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, for an insightful discussion on how to balance risks with opportunity when it comes to AI. The Congressman outlines his vision for balanced, sector-specific regulation of AI that protects against malicious activities while fostering innovation. In this episode, Barbara and Congressman Obernolte explore the critical distinctions between consumer AI and industrial AI, which promises to enhance productivity, drive innovation, and create high-quality jobs in American manufacturing. Tune in to learn how AI is poised to reshape the future of American manufacturing and what steps policymakers, industry leaders, and the public can take to ensure its success. This episode promises to be a compelling conversation for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, industry, and policy.

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Bipartisan AI report: https://www.speaker.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AI-Task-Force-Report-FINAL.pdf

Barbara's Congressional Testimony: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/usa/ceo-of-siemens-usa-addresses-members-of-congress.html

Optimistic Outlook Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/optimistic-outlook-7171212265625374720/

 

]]> 1781 no Real-World Readiness: How This University Is Reimagining Higher Education https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/real-world-readiness-how-this-university-is-reimagining-higher-education/ A college degree and economic mobility often go hand in hand. A bachelor’s degree can lead to higher earnings over a lifetime. But as technologies like AI impact the job market, how do academic institutions best prepare students for roles that may not even be created yet? Not only that, how do we give more people the chance to achieve a degree and build the skills that industries need? In this episode, Barbara Humpton speaks with Scott Pulsipher, president of Western Governors University, about how academic institutions can think innovatively – even radically – about what it means to achieve a college degree in an era of rapid change. Listeners will learn how WGU has become a pioneer in this space, tackling challenges like affordability and accessibility while giving students more ownership over their education.   Show notes Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter Training a Skilled Workforce Barbara Humpton on Training a Manufacturing Workforce     Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000 Real-World Readiness: How This University Is Reimagining Higher Education full 96 Siemens USA A college degree and economic mobility often go hand in hand. A bachelor’s degree can lead to higher earnings over a lifetime. But as technologies like AI impact the job market, how do academic institutions best prepare students for roles that may not even be created yet? Not only that, how do we give more people the chance to achieve a degree and build the skills that industries need? In this episode, Barbara Humpton speaks with Scott Pulsipher, president of Western Governors University, about how academic institutions can think innovatively – even radically – about what it means to achieve a college degree in an era of rapid change. Listeners will learn how WGU has become a pioneer in this space, tackling challenges like affordability and accessibility while giving students more ownership over their education.   Show notes Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter Training a Skilled Workforce Barbara Humpton on Training a Manufacturing Workforce     A college degree and economic mobility often go hand in hand. A bachelor’s degree can lead to higher earnings over a lifetime. But as technologies like AI impact the job market, how do academic institutions best prepare students for roles that may not even be created yet? Not only that, how do we give more people the chance to achieve a degree and build the skills that industries need? In this episode, Barbara Humpton speaks with Scott Pulsipher, president of Western Governors University, about how academic institutions can think innovatively – even radically – about what it means to achieve a college degree in an era of rapid change. Listeners will learn how WGU has become a pioneer in this space, tackling challenges like affordability and accessibility while giving students more ownership over their education.   Show notes Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter Training a Skilled Workforce Barbara Humpton on Training a Manufacturing Workforce     A college degree and economic mobility often go hand in hand. A bachelor’s degree can lead to higher earnings over a lifetime. But as technologies like AI impact the job market, how do academic institutions best prepare students for roles that may not even be created yet? Not only that, how do we give more people the chance to achieve a degree and build the skills that industries need? In this episode, Barbara Humpton speaks with Scott Pulsipher, president of Western Governors University, about how academic institutions can think innovatively – even radically – about what it means to achieve a college degree in an era of rapid change. Listeners will learn how WGU has become a pioneer in this space, tackling challenges like affordability and accessibility while giving students more ownership over their education.

 

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Training a Skilled Workforce

Barbara Humpton on Training a Manufacturing Workforce

 

 

]]> 1485 no AI Can’t Replace This One Skill https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/ai-can-t-replace-this-one-skill/ AI is reshaping how we live, learn, and work. But no matter how powerful the technology becomes, there’s one skill it will never replicate: being human.   In this special episode of The Optimistic Outlook, Siemens USA CEO Barbara Humpton shares her 2025 commencement address to graduates of Western Governors University. Her message is both simple and powerful: Empathy. Curiosity. Resilience. The joy you bring to your work. These aren’t soft skills — they’re human skills. And in a world increasingly driven by AI, they’re more essential than ever.   Tune in to hear Barbara’s reflections on the future of work, her personal journey in tech and leadership, and why the most optimistic outlook begins with embracing what makes us uniquely human.   Show notes: What AI Can’t Replace: Siemens USA CEO’s Message to Graduates Barbara's commencement reflection post on LinkedIn Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000 AI Can’t Replace This One Skill full 95 Siemens USA AI is reshaping how we live, learn, and work. But no matter how powerful the technology becomes, there’s one skill it will never replicate: being human.   In this special episode of The Optimistic Outlook, Siemens USA CEO Barbara Humpton shares her 2025 commencement address to graduates of Western Governors University. Her message is both simple and powerful: Empathy. Curiosity. Resilience. The joy you bring to your work. These aren’t soft skills — they’re human skills. And in a world increasingly driven by AI, they’re more essential than ever.   Tune in to hear Barbara’s reflections on the future of work, her personal journey in tech and leadership, and why the most optimistic outlook begins with embracing what makes us uniquely human.   Show notes: What AI Can’t Replace: Siemens USA CEO’s Message to Graduates Barbara's commencement reflection post on LinkedIn AI is reshaping how we live, learn, and work. But no matter how powerful the technology becomes, there’s one skill it will never replicate: being human.   In this special episode of The Optimistic Outlook, Siemens USA CEO Barbara Humpton shares her 2025 commencement address to graduates of Western Governors University. Her message is both simple and powerful: Empathy. Curiosity. Resilience. The joy you bring to your work. These aren’t soft skills — they’re human skills. And in a world increasingly driven by AI, they’re more essential than ever.   Tune in to hear Barbara’s reflections on the future of work, her personal journey in tech and leadership, and why the most optimistic outlook begins with embracing what makes us uniquely human.   Show notes: What AI Can’t Replace: Siemens USA CEO’s Message to Graduates Barbara's commencement reflection post on LinkedIn AI is reshaping how we live, learn, and work. But no matter how powerful the technology becomes, there’s one skill it will never replicate: being human.

 

In this special episode of The Optimistic Outlook, Siemens USA CEO Barbara Humpton shares her 2025 commencement address to graduates of Western Governors University. Her message is both simple and powerful: Empathy. Curiosity. Resilience. The joy you bring to your work. These aren’t soft skills — they’re human skills. And in a world increasingly driven by AI, they’re more essential than ever.

 

Tune in to hear Barbara’s reflections on the future of work, her personal journey in tech and leadership, and why the most optimistic outlook begins with embracing what makes us uniquely human.

 

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What AI Can’t Replace: Siemens USA CEO’s Message to Graduates

Barbara's commencement reflection post on LinkedIn

]]> 629 no The Halfway Point: Checking in on America’s Industrial AI Revolution https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/the-halfway-point-checking-in-on-america-s-industrial-ai-revolution/ We’re halfway through 2025—and what a year it’s been. In this special mid-year check-in, Barbara revisits the bold predictions she made back in January and asks: Are we delivering on the promise of Industrial AI, clean energy, and workforce transformation? From factories revitalized by digital twins to microgrids powering America’s fast-growing AI data centers, this episode highlights the real-world innovations reshaping our industrial landscape.   Drawing on insights from top guests—futurists, engineers, and workforce leaders—Barbara explores what’s working, where challenges remain, and how people are staying at the center of it all. If you’re curious about how data, AI, and human ingenuity are rewriting the rules of American industry, this episode is your front-row seat. Let’s take stock of how far we’ve come—and what it will take to finish the year strong.   Show notes Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter   Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000 The Halfway Point: Checking in on America’s Industrial AI Revolution full 94 Siemens USA We’re halfway through 2025—and what a year it’s been. In this special mid-year check-in, Barbara revisits the bold predictions she made back in January and asks: Are we delivering on the promise of Industrial AI, clean energy, and workforce transformation? From factories revitalized by digital twins to microgrids powering America’s fast-growing AI data centers, this episode highlights the real-world innovations reshaping our industrial landscape.   Drawing on insights from top guests—futurists, engineers, and workforce leaders—Barbara explores what’s working, where challenges remain, and how people are staying at the center of it all. If you’re curious about how data, AI, and human ingenuity are rewriting the rules of American industry, this episode is your front-row seat. Let’s take stock of how far we’ve come—and what it will take to finish the year strong.   Show notes Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter   We’re halfway through 2025—and what a year it’s been. In this special mid-year check-in, Barbara revisits the bold predictions she made back in January and asks: Are we delivering on the promise of Industrial AI, clean energy, and workforce transformation? From factories revitalized by digital twins to microgrids powering America’s fast-growing AI data centers, this episode highlights the real-world innovations reshaping our industrial landscape.   Drawing on insights from top guests—futurists, engineers, and workforce leaders—Barbara explores what’s working, where challenges remain, and how people are staying at the center of it all. If you’re curious about how data, AI, and human ingenuity are rewriting the rules of American industry, this episode is your front-row seat. Let’s take stock of how far we’ve come—and what it will take to finish the year strong.   Show notes Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter   We’re halfway through 2025—and what a year it’s been. In this special mid-year check-in, Barbara revisits the bold predictions she made back in January and asks: Are we delivering on the promise of Industrial AI, clean energy, and workforce transformation? From factories revitalized by digital twins to microgrids powering America’s fast-growing AI data centers, this episode highlights the real-world innovations reshaping our industrial landscape.

 

Drawing on insights from top guests—futurists, engineers, and workforce leaders—Barbara explores what’s working, where challenges remain, and how people are staying at the center of it all. If you’re curious about how data, AI, and human ingenuity are rewriting the rules of American industry, this episode is your front-row seat. Let’s take stock of how far we’ve come—and what it will take to finish the year strong.

 

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]]> 835 no Megatrends Shaping Tech: How a Futurist Sees the World https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/megatrends-shaping-tech-how-a-futurist-sees-the-world/ What does a futurist see when they look ahead—not just to next year, but to 2050 and beyond? In this episode, Barbara sits down with Brian Comiskey, Senior Director of Innovation & Trends at the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), to explore the megatrends transforming our world. From industrial AI and digital twins to quantum computing and generational shifts, Brian offers a window into the technological, societal, and human-centered forces that are defining the future. Together, they discuss how industrial innovation is not only catching up to—but in many cases, leading—the digital revolution, and what it takes for businesses and communities to thrive in a world of constant change.   Show notes Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter Siemens unveils breakthrough innovations in industrial AI and digital twin technology at CES 2025 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000 Megatrends Shaping Tech: How a Futurist Sees the World full 93 Siemens USA What does a futurist see when they look ahead—not just to next year, but to 2050 and beyond? In this episode, Barbara sits down with Brian Comiskey, Senior Director of Innovation & Trends at the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), to explore the megatrends transforming our world. From industrial AI and digital twins to quantum computing and generational shifts, Brian offers a window into the technological, societal, and human-centered forces that are defining the future. Together, they discuss how industrial innovation is not only catching up to—but in many cases, leading—the digital revolution, and what it takes for businesses and communities to thrive in a world of constant change.   Show notes Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter Siemens unveils breakthrough innovations in industrial AI and digital twin technology at CES 2025 What does a futurist see when they look ahead—not just to next year, but to 2050 and beyond? In this episode, Barbara sits down with Brian Comiskey, Senior Director of Innovation & Trends at the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), to explore the megatrends transforming our world. From industrial AI and digital twins to quantum computing and generational shifts, Brian offers a window into the technological, societal, and human-centered forces that are defining the future. Together, they discuss how industrial innovation is not only catching up to—but in many cases, leading—the digital revolution, and what it takes for businesses and communities to thrive in a world of constant change.   Show notes Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter Siemens unveils breakthrough innovations in industrial AI and digital twin technology at CES 2025 What does a futurist see when they look ahead—not just to next year, but to 2050 and beyond? In this episode, Barbara sits down with Brian Comiskey, Senior Director of Innovation & Trends at the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), to explore the megatrends transforming our world. From industrial AI and digital twins to quantum computing and generational shifts, Brian offers a window into the technological, societal, and human-centered forces that are defining the future. Together, they discuss how industrial innovation is not only catching up to—but in many cases, leading—the digital revolution, and what it takes for businesses and communities to thrive in a world of constant change.

 

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Siemens unveils breakthrough innovations in industrial AI and digital twin technology at CES 2025

]]> 1696 no The Overlooked Key to Revitalizing American Manufacturing https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/the-overlooked-key-to-revitalizing-american-manufacturing/ Barbara returns to a theme she’s been hearing more and more from policymakers, educators, and industrial leaders alike: how to truly bring back American manufacturing. While much of the attention is focused on high-profile greenfield projects—brand-new, high-tech factories—there’s an equally urgent priority hiding in plain sight: transforming the factories we already have. In this episode, Barbara welcomes back Del Costy, President and Managing Director at Siemens Digital Industries, to talk about the “brownfield”—the 98 percent of U.S. manufacturers that are small and mid-sized enterprises already operating today. Del shares what he’s hearing from customers on the ground, the challenges they face with legacy systems, and the practical solutions available now. This episode reveals the technologies and strategies that can help legacy manufacturers adopt change at the speed of relevance.  Show notes: LinkedIn Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7171212265625374720/  Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:15:26 -0000 The Overlooked Key to Revitalizing American Manufacturing full 92 Siemens USA Barbara returns to a theme she’s been hearing more and more from policymakers, educators, and industrial leaders alike: how to truly bring back American manufacturing. While much of the attention is focused on high-profile greenfield projects—brand-new, high-tech factories—there’s an equally urgent priority hiding in plain sight: transforming the factories we already have. In this episode, Barbara welcomes back Del Costy, President and Managing Director at Siemens Digital Industries, to talk about the “brownfield”—the 98 percent of U.S. manufacturers that are small and mid-sized enterprises already operating today. Del shares what he’s hearing from customers on the ground, the challenges they face with legacy systems, and the practical solutions available now. This episode reveals the technologies and strategies that can help legacy manufacturers adopt change at the speed of relevance.  Show notes: LinkedIn Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7171212265625374720/  Barbara returns to a theme she’s been hearing more and more from policymakers, educators, and industrial leaders alike: how to truly bring back American manufacturing. While much of the attention is focused on high-profile greenfield projects—brand-new, high-tech factories—there’s an equally urgent priority hiding in plain sight: transforming the factories we already have. In this episode, Barbara welcomes back Del Costy, President and Managing Director at Siemens Digital Industries, to talk about the “brownfield”—the 98 percent of U.S. manufacturers that are small and mid-sized enterprises already operating today. Del shares what he’s hearing from customers on the ground, the challenges they face with legacy systems, and the practical solutions available now. This episode reveals the technologies and strategies that can help legacy manufacturers adopt change at the speed of relevance.  Show notes: LinkedIn Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7171212265625374720/  Barbara returns to a theme she’s been hearing more and more from policymakers, educators, and industrial leaders alike: how to truly bring back American manufacturing. While much of the attention is focused on high-profile greenfield projects—brand-new, high-tech factories—there’s an equally urgent priority hiding in plain sight: transforming the factories we already have. In this episode, Barbara welcomes back Del Costy, President and Managing Director at Siemens Digital Industries, to talk about the “brownfield”—the 98 percent of U.S. manufacturers that are small and mid-sized enterprises already operating today. Del shares what he’s hearing from customers on the ground, the challenges they face with legacy systems, and the practical solutions available now. This episode reveals the technologies and strategies that can help legacy manufacturers adopt change at the speed of relevance. 

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]]> 1035 no The Tech Partnerships Transforming Manufacturing https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/the-tech-partnerships-transforming-manufacturing/ MIT professor, entrepreneur, and manufacturing visionary Dr. John Hart joins the show to continue the podcast’s focus on what it will really take to bring back American manufacturing. Together, John and Barbara explore how revitalizing U.S. industry will require more than cutting-edge technologies—it will take collaborative ecosystems that span education, entrepreneurship, and workforce development. From insights into the latest trends in automation and 3D printing, to a bold rethinking of who today’s “technologists” are, this conversation dives into what it takes to transform both greenfield and brownfield operations. With expertise drawn from the intersection of the lab and shop floor, Dr. Hart helps paint a picture of what’s possible when ecosystems align—and how we can turn this manufacturing moment into lasting progress.   Show notes Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter   Press Release: Siemens Founding Member of MIT Initiative designed to transform U.S. manufacturing through research, innovation and training   MIT Technology Review Insights, created in partnership with Siemens   Washington Post Live Podcast: Siemens CEO Barbara Humpton on the 'fourth industrial revolution' MARA Fireside Podcast: Barbara Humpton - Digital Energy & Prosperity   Tue, 03 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000 The Tech Partnerships Transforming Manufacturing full 91 Siemens USA MIT professor, entrepreneur, and manufacturing visionary Dr. John Hart joins the show to continue the podcast’s focus on what it will really take to bring back American manufacturing. Together, John and Barbara explore how revitalizing U.S. industry will require more than cutting-edge technologies—it will take collaborative ecosystems that span education, entrepreneurship, and workforce development. From insights into the latest trends in automation and 3D printing, to a bold rethinking of who today’s “technologists” are, this conversation dives into what it takes to transform both greenfield and brownfield operations. With expertise drawn from the intersection of the lab and shop floor, Dr. Hart helps paint a picture of what’s possible when ecosystems align—and how we can turn this manufacturing moment into lasting progress.   Show notes Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter   Press Release: Siemens Founding Member of MIT Initiative designed to transform U.S. manufacturing through research, innovation and training   MIT Technology Review Insights, created in partnership with Siemens   Washington Post Live Podcast: Siemens CEO Barbara Humpton on the 'fourth industrial revolution' MARA Fireside Podcast: Barbara Humpton - Digital Energy & Prosperity   MIT professor, entrepreneur, and manufacturing visionary Dr. John Hart joins the show to continue the podcast’s focus on what it will really take to bring back American manufacturing. Together, John and Barbara explore how revitalizing U.S. industry will require more than cutting-edge technologies—it will take collaborative ecosystems that span education, entrepreneurship, and workforce development. From insights into the latest trends in automation and 3D printing, to a bold rethinking of who today’s “technologists” are, this conversation dives into what it takes to transform both greenfield and brownfield operations. With expertise drawn from the intersection of the lab and shop floor, Dr. Hart helps paint a picture of what’s possible when ecosystems align—and how we can turn this manufacturing moment into lasting progress.   Show notes Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter   Press Release: Siemens Founding Member of MIT Initiative designed to transform U.S. manufacturing through research, innovation and training   MIT Technology Review Insights, created in partnership with Siemens   Washington Post Live Podcast: Siemens CEO Barbara Humpton on the 'fourth industrial revolution' MARA Fireside Podcast: Barbara Humpton - Digital Energy & Prosperity   MIT professor, entrepreneur, and manufacturing visionary Dr. John Hart joins the show to continue the podcast’s focus on what it will really take to bring back American manufacturing. Together, John and Barbara explore how revitalizing U.S. industry will require more than cutting-edge technologies—it will take collaborative ecosystems that span education, entrepreneurship, and workforce development. From insights into the latest trends in automation and 3D printing, to a bold rethinking of who today’s “technologists” are, this conversation dives into what it takes to transform both greenfield and brownfield operations. With expertise drawn from the intersection of the lab and shop floor, Dr. Hart helps paint a picture of what’s possible when ecosystems align—and how we can turn this manufacturing moment into lasting progress.

 

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Press Release: Siemens Founding Member of MIT Initiative designed to transform U.S. manufacturing through research, innovation and training

 

MIT Technology Review Insights, created in partnership with Siemens

 

Washington Post Live Podcast: Siemens CEO Barbara Humpton on the 'fourth industrial revolution'

MARA Fireside Podcast: Barbara Humpton - Digital Energy & Prosperity

 

]]> 1421 no Starting America’s Engines: Keys to a Golden Age of Manufacturing https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/starting-america-s-engines-keys-to-a-golden-age-of-manufacturing/ In the latest episode of Optimistic Outlook, Barbara dives into the heart of America’s manufacturing revival, drawing parallels from the high-octane world of IndyCar racing to the industrial tech sector driving economic growth. Discover how cutting-edge are not just giving racing teams a competitive edge but also fueling the transformation of U.S. manufacturing. Learn why these advancements matter to manufacturers, business leaders, policymakers, and workers eager to shape the next chapter of American industry. If you care about strengthening supply chains, creating high-paying jobs, and fostering innovation, this episode is for you. From revitalizing small and medium-sized factories to building a resilient workforce and modernizing energy infrastructure, Barbara outlines a clear roadmap to accelerate industrial growth. Tune in to uncover how we can hit the accelerator on America’s industrial future—and why now is the time to start those engines.   Show notes Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter Andretti Global Announces Siemens as Indianapolis 500 Primary Partner for Kyle Kirkwood       Tue, 20 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000 Starting America’s Engines: Keys to a Golden Age of Manufacturing full 90 Siemens USA In the latest episode of Optimistic Outlook, Barbara dives into the heart of America’s manufacturing revival, drawing parallels from the high-octane world of IndyCar racing to the industrial tech sector driving economic growth. Discover how cutting-edge are not just giving racing teams a competitive edge but also fueling the transformation of U.S. manufacturing. Learn why these advancements matter to manufacturers, business leaders, policymakers, and workers eager to shape the next chapter of American industry. If you care about strengthening supply chains, creating high-paying jobs, and fostering innovation, this episode is for you. From revitalizing small and medium-sized factories to building a resilient workforce and modernizing energy infrastructure, Barbara outlines a clear roadmap to accelerate industrial growth. Tune in to uncover how we can hit the accelerator on America’s industrial future—and why now is the time to start those engines.   Show notes Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter Andretti Global Announces Siemens as Indianapolis 500 Primary Partner for Kyle Kirkwood       In the latest episode of Optimistic Outlook, Barbara dives into the heart of America’s manufacturing revival, drawing parallels from the high-octane world of IndyCar racing to the industrial tech sector driving economic growth. Discover how cutting-edge are not just giving racing teams a competitive edge but also fueling the transformation of U.S. manufacturing. Learn why these advancements matter to manufacturers, business leaders, policymakers, and workers eager to shape the next chapter of American industry. If you care about strengthening supply chains, creating high-paying jobs, and fostering innovation, this episode is for you. From revitalizing small and medium-sized factories to building a resilient workforce and modernizing energy infrastructure, Barbara outlines a clear roadmap to accelerate industrial growth. Tune in to uncover how we can hit the accelerator on America’s industrial future—and why now is the time to start those engines.   Show notes Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter Andretti Global Announces Siemens as Indianapolis 500 Primary Partner for Kyle Kirkwood       In the latest episode of Optimistic Outlook, Barbara dives into the heart of America’s manufacturing revival, drawing parallels from the high-octane world of IndyCar racing to the industrial tech sector driving economic growth.

Discover how cutting-edge are not just giving racing teams a competitive edge but also fueling the transformation of U.S. manufacturing. Learn why these advancements matter to manufacturers, business leaders, policymakers, and workers eager to shape the next chapter of American industry.

If you care about strengthening supply chains, creating high-paying jobs, and fostering innovation, this episode is for you. From revitalizing small and medium-sized factories to building a resilient workforce and modernizing energy infrastructure, Barbara outlines a clear roadmap to accelerate industrial growth. Tune in to uncover how we can hit the accelerator on America’s industrial future—and why now is the time to start those engines.

 

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]]> 889 no AI for Real: Empowering American Workers, Transforming Manufacturing https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/ai-for-real-empowering-american-workers-transforming-manufacturing/ In this episode of the Optimistic Outlook, Barbara reflects on insights from the inaugural AI for Real event in New York City, featuring insights from top economists and innovators. This episode dives into how Industrial AI empowers workers, drives innovation, and strengthens America’s industrial leadership. Whether you're a business leader, policymaker, or curious professional, learn why investing in Industrial AI is key to creating resilient industries and unlocking new opportunities for all.   Show notes Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter  Tue, 06 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000 AI for Real: Empowering American Workers, Transforming Manufacturing full 89 Siemens USA In this episode of the Optimistic Outlook, Barbara reflects on insights from the inaugural AI for Real event in New York City, featuring insights from top economists and innovators. This episode dives into how Industrial AI empowers workers, drives innovation, and strengthens America’s industrial leadership. Whether you're a business leader, policymaker, or curious professional, learn why investing in Industrial AI is key to creating resilient industries and unlocking new opportunities for all.   Show notes Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter  In this episode of the Optimistic Outlook, Barbara reflects on insights from the inaugural AI for Real event in New York City, featuring insights from top economists and innovators. This episode dives into how Industrial AI empowers workers, drives innovation, and strengthens America’s industrial leadership. Whether you're a business leader, policymaker, or curious professional, learn why investing in Industrial AI is key to creating resilient industries and unlocking new opportunities for all.   Show notes Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter  In this episode of the Optimistic Outlook, Barbara reflects on insights from the inaugural AI for Real event in New York City, featuring insights from top economists and innovators. This episode dives into how Industrial AI empowers workers, drives innovation, and strengthens America’s industrial leadership. Whether you're a business leader, policymaker, or curious professional, learn why investing in Industrial AI is key to creating resilient industries and unlocking new opportunities for all.

 

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]]> 985 no AI at Work: Rebuilding America’s Manufacturing Edge https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/ai-at-work-rebuilding-america-s-manufacturing-edge/ A quiet revolution is reshaping how we build, work, and compete at the intersection of AI and American manufacturing. Recorded live at ITI’s Intersect Summit in D.C., this episode explores how breakthroughs in Industrial AI—from Siemens’ AI-powered production tools to Toyota’s collaborative “big room” model—create more intelligent factories and empower U.S. workers. With bipartisan momentum and strategic public-private partnerships, policymakers and industry leaders are aligning to strengthen American competitiveness, rebuild supply chains, and train a future-ready workforce. But the road ahead isn’t without challenges: trust, talent, and scalability remain top priorities. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how AI is no longer just futuristic—it’s already shaping America’s industrial comeback.   Show notes  Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter    What is AI with purpose? For manufacturers, it’s making data valuable | By: Barbara Humpton, CEO Siemens USA     Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -0000 AI at Work: Rebuilding America’s Manufacturing Edge full 88 Siemens USA A quiet revolution is reshaping how we build, work, and compete at the intersection of AI and American manufacturing. Recorded live at ITI’s Intersect Summit in D.C., this episode explores how breakthroughs in Industrial AI—from Siemens’ AI-powered production tools to Toyota’s collaborative “big room” model—create more intelligent factories and empower U.S. workers.With bipartisan momentum and strategic public-private partnerships, policymakers and industry leaders are aligning to strengthen American competitiveness, rebuild supply chains, and train a future-ready workforce. But the road ahead isn’t without challenges: trust, talent, and scalability remain top priorities. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how AI is no longer just futuristic—it’s already shaping America’s industrial comeback.   Show notes  Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter    What is AI with purpose? For manufacturers, it’s making data valuable | By: Barbara Humpton, CEO Siemens USA     A quiet revolution is reshaping how we build, work, and compete at the intersection of AI and American manufacturing. Recorded live at ITI’s Intersect Summit in D.C., this episode explores how breakthroughs in Industrial AI—from Siemens’ AI-powered production tools to Toyota’s collaborative “big room” model—create more intelligent factories and empower U.S. workers. With bipartisan momentum and strategic public-private partnerships, policymakers and industry leaders are aligning to strengthen American competitiveness, rebuild supply chains, and train a future-ready workforce. But the road ahead isn’t without challenges: trust, talent, and scalability remain top priorities. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how AI is no longer just futuristic—it’s already shaping America’s industrial comeback.   Show notes  Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter    What is AI with purpose? For manufacturers, it’s making data valuable | By: Barbara Humpton, CEO Siemens USA     A quiet revolution is reshaping how we build, work, and compete at the intersection of AI and American manufacturing. Recorded live at ITI’s Intersect Summit in D.C., this episode explores how breakthroughs in Industrial AI—from Siemens’ AI-powered production tools to Toyota’s collaborative “big room” model—create more intelligent factories and empower U.S. workers.

With bipartisan momentum and strategic public-private partnerships, policymakers and industry leaders are aligning to strengthen American competitiveness, rebuild supply chains, and train a future-ready workforce. But the road ahead isn’t without challenges: trust, talent, and scalability remain top priorities. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how AI is no longer just futuristic—it’s already shaping America’s industrial comeback.

 

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]]> 1502 no Powering the Future: Why Electricians are More In-Demand Than Ever Before https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/powering-the-future-why-electricians-are-more-in-demand-than-ever-before/ What does it take to power the future of transportation, industry, and infrastructure? In this electrifying episode, we’re joined by Jennifer Mefford, National Co-Chair of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP), to explore how cutting-edge training reshapes the electrical workforce.   Jennifer shares how EVITP is preparing electricians to meet the skyrocketing demand for EV infrastructure—and in the process, transform careers and lives. From real-world success stories to the strategies fueling this skilled trades revolution, discover how today’s electricians lead the charge toward a cleaner, more connected future. Show notes More about the Siemens Foundation  More about the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:02:33 -0000 Powering the Future: Why Electricians are More In-Demand Than Ever Before full 87 Siemens USA What does it take to power the future of transportation, industry, and infrastructure? In this electrifying episode, we’re joined by Jennifer Mefford, National Co-Chair of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP), to explore how cutting-edge training reshapes the electrical workforce. Jennifer shares how EVITP is preparing electricians to meet the skyrocketing demand for EV infrastructure—and in the process, transform careers and lives. From real-world success stories to the strategies fueling this skilled trades revolution, discover how today’s electricians lead the charge toward a cleaner, more connected future. Show notes More about the Siemens Foundation  More about the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter What does it take to power the future of transportation, industry, and infrastructure? In this electrifying episode, we’re joined by Jennifer Mefford, National Co-Chair of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP), to explore how cutting-edge training reshapes the electrical workforce.   Jennifer shares how EVITP is preparing electricians to meet the skyrocketing demand for EV infrastructure—and in the process, transform careers and lives. From real-world success stories to the strategies fueling this skilled trades revolution, discover how today’s electricians lead the charge toward a cleaner, more connected future. Show notes More about the Siemens Foundation  More about the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter What does it take to power the future of transportation, industry, and infrastructure? In this electrifying episode, we’re joined by Jennifer Mefford, National Co-Chair of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP), to explore how cutting-edge training reshapes the electrical workforce.
 
Jennifer shares how EVITP is preparing electricians to meet the skyrocketing demand for EV infrastructure—and in the process, transform careers and lives. From real-world success stories to the strategies fueling this skilled trades revolution, discover how today’s electricians lead the charge toward a cleaner, more connected future.

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]]> 1138 no Unlocking Tomorrow’s Talent: Why Youth Apprenticeships Matter Now https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/unlocking-tomorrow-s-talent-why-youth-apprenticeships-matter-now/ What if the key to a stronger, more inclusive workforce starts before college? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Taylor White, Director of Postsecondary Pathways for Youth at New America’s Center on Education and Labor, to explore how youth apprenticeships are transforming the future of work. Taylor shares her insight as the leader of the groundbreaking Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) initiative, which has been breaking down barriers and opening doors for young people since 2020. From real-world experience to meaningful career pathways, discover how these innovative programs expand opportunity, bridge the education-to-employment gap, and shape a brighter future for the next generation.   Show notes More about the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA)  Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000 Unlocking Tomorrow’s Talent: Why Youth Apprenticeships Matter Now full 86 Siemens USA What if the key to a stronger, more inclusive workforce starts before college? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Taylor White, Director of Postsecondary Pathways for Youth at New America’s Center on Education and Labor, to explore how youth apprenticeships are transforming the future of work.Taylor shares her insight as the leader of the groundbreaking Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) initiative, which has been breaking down barriers and opening doors for young people since 2020.From real-world experience to meaningful career pathways, discover how these innovative programs expand opportunity, bridge the education-to-employment gap, and shape a brighter future for the next generation.   Show notes More about the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA)  Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter What if the key to a stronger, more inclusive workforce starts before college? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Taylor White, Director of Postsecondary Pathways for Youth at New America’s Center on Education and Labor, to explore how youth apprenticeships are transforming the future of work. Taylor shares her insight as the leader of the groundbreaking Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) initiative, which has been breaking down barriers and opening doors for young people since 2020. From real-world experience to meaningful career pathways, discover how these innovative programs expand opportunity, bridge the education-to-employment gap, and shape a brighter future for the next generation.   Show notes More about the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA)  Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter What if the key to a stronger, more inclusive workforce starts before college? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Taylor White, Director of Postsecondary Pathways for Youth at New America’s Center on Education and Labor, to explore how youth apprenticeships are transforming the future of work.

Taylor shares her insight as the leader of the groundbreaking Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) initiative, which has been breaking down barriers and opening doors for young people since 2020.

From real-world experience to meaningful career pathways, discover how these innovative programs expand opportunity, bridge the education-to-employment gap, and shape a brighter future for the next generation.

 

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More about the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) 

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]]> 1341 no Laddering Up: The Secrets to Success for Building a Skilled Workforce https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/laddering-up-the-secrets-to-success-for-building-a-skilled-workforce/ As industries electrify—from EVs to critical infrastructure—the demand for skilled talent is skyrocketing. But how do we break down barriers to entry and ensure that the workforce of tomorrow is ready? In this episode, Barbara is joined by Dr. Scott Ralls, President, Wake Tech Community College. Dr. Ralls shares lessons learned and insights from his experience guiding Wake Tech’s innovative strategies connecting workforce and education opportunities. He highlights a variety of solutions, from registered apprenticeship programs to new fast-track training courses, helping students to "ladder up" into promising careers. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about how partnerships, education, and hands-on training are lighting the way for the next generation of workers.     Show notes: EVeryone Charging Forward™ - Building a workforce for the growing American EV charging sector.   Unique New Program Trains Technicians in EV Charging Stations   Siemens invests $36 million in Wendell, NC to elevate customer experience, advance training, boost manufacturing, and strengthen sustainability efforts   Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000 Laddering Up: The Secrets to Success for Building a Skilled Workforce full 85 Siemens USA As industries electrify—from EVs to critical infrastructure—the demand for skilled talent is skyrocketing. But how do we break down barriers to entry and ensure that the workforce of tomorrow is ready? In this episode, Barbara is joined by Dr. Scott Ralls, President, Wake Tech Community College. Dr. Ralls shares lessons learned and insights from his experience guiding Wake Tech’s innovative strategies connecting workforce and education opportunities. He highlights a variety of solutions, from registered apprenticeship programs to new fast-track training courses, helping students to "ladder up" into promising careers. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about how partnerships, education, and hands-on training are lighting the way for the next generation of workers.     Show notes: EVeryone Charging Forward™ - Building a workforce for the growing American EV charging sector.   Unique New Program Trains Technicians in EV Charging Stations   Siemens invests $36 million in Wendell, NC to elevate customer experience, advance training, boost manufacturing, and strengthen sustainability efforts   Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter As industries electrify—from EVs to critical infrastructure—the demand for skilled talent is skyrocketing. But how do we break down barriers to entry and ensure that the workforce of tomorrow is ready? In this episode, Barbara is joined by Dr. Scott Ralls, President, Wake Tech Community College. Dr. Ralls shares lessons learned and insights from his experience guiding Wake Tech’s innovative strategies connecting workforce and education opportunities. He highlights a variety of solutions, from registered apprenticeship programs to new fast-track training courses, helping students to "ladder up" into promising careers. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about how partnerships, education, and hands-on training are lighting the way for the next generation of workers.     Show notes: EVeryone Charging Forward™ - Building a workforce for the growing American EV charging sector.   Unique New Program Trains Technicians in EV Charging Stations   Siemens invests $36 million in Wendell, NC to elevate customer experience, advance training, boost manufacturing, and strengthen sustainability efforts   Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter As industries electrify—from EVs to critical infrastructure—the demand for skilled talent is skyrocketing. But how do we break down barriers to entry and ensure that the workforce of tomorrow is ready? In this episode, Barbara is joined by Dr. Scott Ralls, President, Wake Tech Community College. Dr. Ralls shares lessons learned and insights from his experience guiding Wake Tech’s innovative strategies connecting workforce and education opportunities. He highlights a variety of solutions, from registered apprenticeship programs to new fast-track training courses, helping students to "ladder up" into promising careers. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about how partnerships, education, and hands-on training are lighting the way for the next generation of workers.  

 

Show notes:

EVeryone Charging Forward™ - Building a workforce for the growing American EV charging sector.

 

Unique New Program Trains Technicians in EV Charging Stations

 

Siemens invests $36 million in Wendell, NC to elevate customer experience, advance training, boost manufacturing, and strengthen sustainability efforts

 

Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter

]]> 1343 no Little Grid, Big Impact: The Clean Energy Shift Changing Factories https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/little-grid-big-impact-the-clean-energy-shift-changing-factories/ How is clean technology transforming American manufacturing? In this episode, we explore a groundbreaking industrial microgrid project at Siemens’ Wendell, NC factory that’s rewriting the rules of how factories operate. Brian Dula, President of the Electrification and Automation business at Siemens Smart Infrastructure USA, shares how Siemens’ $36 million investment in Wendell is not only improving efficiency but also creating new career opportunities.  We uncover how clean tech and electrification aren’t just about sustainability—they’re driving real business advantages and shaping the future of American industry. Whether you’re in policy, on the factory floor, in tech, or just curious about the future of energy, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about manufacturing.  Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:58:59 -0000 Little Grid, Big Impact: The Clean Energy Shift Changing Factories full 84 Siemens USA How is clean technology transforming American manufacturing? In this episode, we explore a groundbreaking industrial microgrid project at Siemens’ Wendell, NC factory that’s rewriting the rules of how factories operate. Brian Dula, President of the Electrification and Automation business at Siemens Smart Infrastructure USA, shares how Siemens’ $36 million investment in Wendell is not only improving efficiency but also creating new career opportunities.  We uncover how clean tech and electrification aren’t just about sustainability—they’re driving real business advantages and shaping the future of American industry. Whether you’re in policy, on the factory floor, in tech, or just curious about the future of energy, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about manufacturing.  How is clean technology transforming American manufacturing? In this episode, we explore a groundbreaking industrial microgrid project at Siemens’ Wendell, NC factory that’s rewriting the rules of how factories operate. Brian Dula, President of the Electrification and Automation business at Siemens Smart Infrastructure USA, shares how Siemens’ $36 million investment in Wendell is not only improving efficiency but also creating new career opportunities.  We uncover how clean tech and electrification aren’t just about sustainability—they’re driving real business advantages and shaping the future of American industry. Whether you’re in policy, on the factory floor, in tech, or just curious about the future of energy, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about manufacturing.  How is clean technology transforming American manufacturing? In this episode, we explore a groundbreaking industrial microgrid project at Siemens’ Wendell, NC factory that’s rewriting the rules of how factories operate. Brian Dula, President of the Electrification and Automation business at Siemens Smart Infrastructure USA, shares how Siemens’ $36 million investment in Wendell is not only improving efficiency but also creating new career opportunities. 

We uncover how clean tech and electrification aren’t just about sustainability—they’re driving real business advantages and shaping the future of American industry. Whether you’re in policy, on the factory floor, in tech, or just curious about the future of energy, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about manufacturing. 

]]> 1152 no Copilots for Running Machines? GenAI Mindset and New Industrial Tech Jobs https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/copilots-for-running-machines-genai-mindset-and-new-industrial-tech-jobs/ AI copilots have changed a range of professions, from healthcare to finance, by automating tasks and enhancing productivity. But can copilots also create value for people performing more mechanical, hands-on tasks or figuring out how to bring factories online? In this episode, Barbara welcomes Olympia Brikis, Director of AI Research at Siemens, to show how generative AI is shaping new industrial tech jobs at the convergence of the real and digital worlds. Olympia sheds light on the unique career opportunities in AI and what it takes to thrive in this dynamic, emerging field. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or someone curious about tech careers, this episode offers a unique perspective on how AI is reshaping the landscape of mechanical and industrial professions. Tune in to learn about the exciting innovations and the future of AI in industry!    Show notes In this episode, Barbara asks Olympia to share some resources that can help all of us get smarter on industrial AI. Here are Olympia's recommendations: For everyone just getting started with (Generative) AI: Elements of AI – great for learning how AI work and what it is https://www.elementsofai.com/   Generative AI for Everyone: https://www.coursera.org/learn/generative-ai-for-everyone   Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI, by Ethan Mollick    For those want to dive deeper into the technical aspects of Deep Neural Networks and Generative AI: Deep Learning Specialization: https://www.coursera.org/specializations/deep-learning   Stanford University Lecture CS336: Language Modeling from Scratch https://stanford-cs336.github.io/spring2024/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Copilots for Running Machines? GenAI Mindset and New Industrial Tech Jobs full 83 Siemens USA AI copilots have changed a range of professions, from healthcare to finance, by automating tasks and enhancing productivity. But can copilots also create value for people performing more mechanical, hands-on tasks or figuring out how to bring factories online? In this episode, Barbara welcomes Olympia Brikis, Director of AI Research at Siemens, to show how generative AI is shaping new industrial tech jobs at the convergence of the real and digital worlds. Olympia sheds light on the unique career opportunities in AI and what it takes to thrive in this dynamic, emerging field. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or someone curious about tech careers, this episode offers a unique perspective on how AI is reshaping the landscape of mechanical and industrial professions. Tune in to learn about the exciting innovations and the future of AI in industry!    Show notes In this episode, Barbara asks Olympia to share some resources that can help all of us get smarter on industrial AI. Here are Olympia's recommendations: For everyone just getting started with (Generative) AI: Elements of AI – great for learning how AI work and what it is https://www.elementsofai.com/   Generative AI for Everyone: https://www.coursera.org/learn/generative-ai-for-everyone   Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI, by Ethan Mollick    For those want to dive deeper into the technical aspects of Deep Neural Networks and Generative AI: Deep Learning Specialization: https://www.coursera.org/specializations/deep-learning   Stanford University Lecture CS336: Language Modeling from Scratch https://stanford-cs336.github.io/spring2024/ AI copilots have changed a range of professions, from healthcare to finance, by automating tasks and enhancing productivity. But can copilots also create value for people performing more mechanical, hands-on tasks or figuring out how to bring factories online? In this episode, Barbara welcomes Olympia Brikis, Director of AI Research at Siemens, to show how generative AI is shaping new industrial tech jobs at the convergence of the real and digital worlds. Olympia sheds light on the unique career opportunities in AI and what it takes to thrive in this dynamic, emerging field. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or someone curious about tech careers, this episode offers a unique perspective on how AI is reshaping the landscape of mechanical and industrial professions. Tune in to learn about the exciting innovations and the future of AI in industry!    Show notes In this episode, Barbara asks Olympia to share some resources that can help all of us get smarter on industrial AI. Here are Olympia's recommendations: For everyone just getting started with (Generative) AI: Elements of AI – great for learning how AI work and what it is https://www.elementsofai.com/   Generative AI for Everyone: https://www.coursera.org/learn/generative-ai-for-everyone   Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI, by Ethan Mollick    For those want to dive deeper into the technical aspects of Deep Neural Networks and Generative AI: Deep Learning Specialization: https://www.coursera.org/specializations/deep-learning   Stanford University Lecture CS336: Language Modeling from Scratch https://stanford-cs336.github.io/spring2024/ AI copilots have changed a range of professions, from healthcare to finance, by automating tasks and enhancing productivity. But can copilots also create value for people performing more mechanical, hands-on tasks or figuring out how to bring factories online? In this episode, Barbara welcomes Olympia Brikis, Director of AI Research at Siemens, to show how generative AI is shaping new industrial tech jobs at the convergence of the real and digital worlds. Olympia sheds light on the unique career opportunities in AI and what it takes to thrive in this dynamic, emerging field. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or someone curious about tech careers, this episode offers a unique perspective on how AI is reshaping the landscape of mechanical and industrial professions. Tune in to learn about the exciting innovations and the future of AI in industry! 

 

Show notes

In this episode, Barbara asks Olympia to share some resources that can help all of us get smarter on industrial AI. Here are Olympia's recommendations:

For everyone just getting started with (Generative) AI:

Elements of AI – great for learning how AI work and what it is

https://www.elementsofai.com/

 

Generative AI for Everyone:

https://www.coursera.org/learn/generative-ai-for-everyone

 

Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI, by Ethan Mollick 

 

For those want to dive deeper into the technical aspects of Deep Neural Networks and Generative AI:

Deep Learning Specialization:

https://www.coursera.org/specializations/deep-learning

 

Stanford University Lecture CS336: Language Modeling from Scratch

https://stanford-cs336.github.io/spring2024/

]]> 1455 no Fizzing Forward: Michelle DeFeo on Laurent-Perrier’s Sustainable Champagne Revolution https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/fizzing-forward-michelle-defeo-on-laurent-perrier-s-sustainable-champagne-revolution/ Join Barbara Humpton in this fascinating conversation with Michelle DeFeo, President of Laurent-Perrier US. Discover how this legendary champagne house is leading the charge with sustainable business practices while maintaining the extraordinary standards of its bottles of premium bubbly. Michelle shares insights into how Laurent-Perrier, a family-owned champagne house since 1812, is advancing climate resilience by rethinking every aspect of champagne production, from its humble beginnings on the vine to how the bottles are delivered globally. A perfect blend of tradition, innovation, and environmental consciousness in the world of fine wines. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Fizzing Forward: Michelle DeFeo on Laurent-Perrier’s Sustainable Champagne Revolution full 82 Siemens USA Join Barbara Humpton in this fascinating conversation with Michelle DeFeo, President of Laurent-Perrier US. Discover how this legendary champagne house is leading the charge with sustainable business practices while maintaining the extraordinary standards of its bottles of premium bubbly. Michelle shares insights into how Laurent-Perrier, a family-owned champagne house since 1812, is advancing climate resilience by rethinking every aspect of champagne production, from its humble beginnings on the vine to how the bottles are delivered globally. A perfect blend of tradition, innovation, and environmental consciousness in the world of fine wines. Join Barbara Humpton in this fascinating conversation with Michelle DeFeo, President of Laurent-Perrier US. Discover how this legendary champagne house is leading the charge with sustainable business practices while maintaining the extraordinary standards of its bottles of premium bubbly. Michelle shares insights into how Laurent-Perrier, a family-owned champagne house since 1812, is advancing climate resilience by rethinking every aspect of champagne production, from its humble beginnings on the vine to how the bottles are delivered globally. A perfect blend of tradition, innovation, and environmental consciousness in the world of fine wines. Join Barbara Humpton in this fascinating conversation with Michelle DeFeo, President of Laurent-Perrier US. Discover how this legendary champagne house is leading the charge with sustainable business practices while maintaining the extraordinary standards of its bottles of premium bubbly. Michelle shares insights into how Laurent-Perrier, a family-owned champagne house since 1812, is advancing climate resilience by rethinking every aspect of champagne production, from its humble beginnings on the vine to how the bottles are delivered globally. A perfect blend of tradition, innovation, and environmental consciousness in the world of fine wines.

]]> 1078 no Pioneering the Industrial Tech Sector: Insights from CES 2025 https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/pioneering-the-industrial-tech-sector-insights-from-ces-2025/ In this special episode recorded live at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Barbara sits down with Siemens CTO Peter Koerte to explore groundbreaking technologies shaping a new industrial tech sector. Tune in to hear inspiring stories of innovation, from creating sustainable textiles to revolutionizing air travel with carbon-neutral aircraft. In this episode, they discuss the tangible ROI of industrial AI, the transformative potential of digital twins, and the growing impact of software-defined automation. Discover how Siemens is leading the charge in driving the business case for sustainability through cutting-edge technology and startup collaborations. The conversation underscores the potential of industrial AI to solve pressing issues, from skilled labor shortages to improving operational efficiency and sustainability. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of technology and how technology can positively impact the world and business.     Show Notes:  Industrial Tech Sector and CES announcements: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/digital-industries/transformation-industrial-technology-is-now.html  Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:23:34 -0000 Pioneering the Industrial Tech Sector: Insights from CES 2025 full 81 Siemens USA In this special episode recorded live at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Barbara sits down with Siemens CTO Peter Koerte to explore groundbreaking technologies shaping a new industrial tech sector. Tune in to hear inspiring stories of innovation, from creating sustainable textiles to revolutionizing air travel with carbon-neutral aircraft. In this episode, they discuss the tangible ROI of industrial AI, the transformative potential of digital twins, and the growing impact of software-defined automation. Discover how Siemens is leading the charge in driving the business case for sustainability through cutting-edge technology and startup collaborations. The conversation underscores the potential of industrial AI to solve pressing issues, from skilled labor shortages to improving operational efficiency and sustainability. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of technology and how technology can positively impact the world and business.     Show Notes:  Industrial Tech Sector and CES announcements: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/digital-industries/transformation-industrial-technology-is-now.html  In this special episode recorded live at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Barbara sits down with Siemens CTO Peter Koerte to explore groundbreaking technologies shaping a new industrial tech sector. Tune in to hear inspiring stories of innovation, from creating sustainable textiles to revolutionizing air travel with carbon-neutral aircraft. In this episode, they discuss the tangible ROI of industrial AI, the transformative potential of digital twins, and the growing impact of software-defined automation. Discover how Siemens is leading the charge in driving the business case for sustainability through cutting-edge technology and startup collaborations. The conversation underscores the potential of industrial AI to solve pressing issues, from skilled labor shortages to improving operational efficiency and sustainability. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of technology and how technology can positively impact the world and business.     Show Notes:  Industrial Tech Sector and CES announcements: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/digital-industries/transformation-industrial-technology-is-now.html  In this special episode recorded live at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Barbara sits down with Siemens CTO Peter Koerte to explore groundbreaking technologies shaping a new industrial tech sector. Tune in to hear inspiring stories of innovation, from creating sustainable textiles to revolutionizing air travel with carbon-neutral aircraft. In this episode, they discuss the tangible ROI of industrial AI, the transformative potential of digital twins, and the growing impact of software-defined automation. Discover how Siemens is leading the charge in driving the business case for sustainability through cutting-edge technology and startup collaborations. The conversation underscores the potential of industrial AI to solve pressing issues, from skilled labor shortages to improving operational efficiency and sustainability. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of technology and how technology can positively impact the world and business.  

 

Show Notes: 

Industrial Tech Sector and CES announcements: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/digital-industries/transformation-industrial-technology-is-now.html 

]]> 1289 no Year-End Predictions: The Tech Trends Shaping 2025 https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/year-end-predictions-the-tech-trends-shaping-2025/ In her final episode of 2024, Barbara looks ahead to 2025, where industry, technology, and sustainability collide. From the groundbreaking innovation at CES to the rise of software-defined automation and industrial AI, this episode explores the rise of a new industrial tech sector. Barbara dives into trends reshaping industries: clean tech advancements, the democratization of technology, and how AI will empower workers to thrive in a fast-evolving landscape. Tune in for bold predictions, thought-provoking insights, and a vision for a more connected, sustainable future. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Year-End Predictions: The Tech Trends Shaping 2025 full 80 Siemens USA In her final episode of 2024, Barbara looks ahead to 2025, where industry, technology, and sustainability collide. From the groundbreaking innovation at CES to the rise of software-defined automation and industrial AI, this episode explores the rise of a new industrial tech sector. Barbara dives into trends reshaping industries: clean tech advancements, the democratization of technology, and how AI will empower workers to thrive in a fast-evolving landscape. Tune in for bold predictions, thought-provoking insights, and a vision for a more connected, sustainable future. In her final episode of 2024, Barbara looks ahead to 2025, where industry, technology, and sustainability collide. From the groundbreaking innovation at CES to the rise of software-defined automation and industrial AI, this episode explores the rise of a new industrial tech sector. Barbara dives into trends reshaping industries: clean tech advancements, the democratization of technology, and how AI will empower workers to thrive in a fast-evolving landscape. Tune in for bold predictions, thought-provoking insights, and a vision for a more connected, sustainable future. In her final episode of 2024, Barbara looks ahead to 2025, where industry, technology, and sustainability collide. From the groundbreaking innovation at CES to the rise of software-defined automation and industrial AI, this episode explores the rise of a new industrial tech sector. Barbara dives into trends reshaping industries: clean tech advancements, the democratization of technology, and how AI will empower workers to thrive in a fast-evolving landscape. Tune in for bold predictions, thought-provoking insights, and a vision for a more connected, sustainable future.

]]> 537 no Techlanta 2024: Mayor Dickens on Building a Top Tech City https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/techlanta-2024-mayor-dickens-on-building-a-top-tech-city/ As we close out 2024, we’re reflecting on the incredible transformations shaping our cities and economies. In this special year-end episode, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens shares his bold vision for making Atlanta a top-5 American tech hub. From public-private partnerships to fostering tech talent, Mayor Dickens dives into the strategies powering the “Tech City of the South” and highlights how innovation is creating opportunities for all. Whether you're inspired by Atlanta's rise or curious about the future of tech cities, this episode offers a hopeful look at what’s ahead for urban growth and inclusivity in the digital age.   Show notes:  Atlanta Office of Technology and Innovation: https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/mayor-s-office/executive-offices/office-of-innovation-delivery-and-performance  Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:50:27 -0000 Techlanta 2024: Mayor Dickens on Building a Top Tech City full 79 Siemens USA As we close out 2024, we’re reflecting on the incredible transformations shaping our cities and economies. In this special year-end episode, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens shares his bold vision for making Atlanta a top-5 American tech hub. From public-private partnerships to fostering tech talent, Mayor Dickens dives into the strategies powering the “Tech City of the South” and highlights how innovation is creating opportunities for all. Whether you're inspired by Atlanta's rise or curious about the future of tech cities, this episode offers a hopeful look at what’s ahead for urban growth and inclusivity in the digital age.   Show notes:  Atlanta Office of Technology and Innovation: https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/mayor-s-office/executive-offices/office-of-innovation-delivery-and-performance  As we close out 2024, we’re reflecting on the incredible transformations shaping our cities and economies. In this special year-end episode, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens shares his bold vision for making Atlanta a top-5 American tech hub. From public-private partnerships to fostering tech talent, Mayor Dickens dives into the strategies powering the “Tech City of the South” and highlights how innovation is creating opportunities for all. Whether you're inspired by Atlanta's rise or curious about the future of tech cities, this episode offers a hopeful look at what’s ahead for urban growth and inclusivity in the digital age.   Show notes:  Atlanta Office of Technology and Innovation: https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/mayor-s-office/executive-offices/office-of-innovation-delivery-and-performance  As we close out 2024, we’re reflecting on the incredible transformations shaping our cities and economies. In this special year-end episode, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens shares his bold vision for making Atlanta a top-5 American tech hub. From public-private partnerships to fostering tech talent, Mayor Dickens dives into the strategies powering the “Tech City of the South” and highlights how innovation is creating opportunities for all. Whether you're inspired by Atlanta's rise or curious about the future of tech cities, this episode offers a hopeful look at what’s ahead for urban growth and inclusivity in the digital age.

 

Show notes: 

Atlanta Office of Technology and Innovation: https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/mayor-s-office/executive-offices/office-of-innovation-delivery-and-performance 

]]> 823 no The Hidden Truth About Renewable Energy https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/why-the-energy-transition-will-succeed/ You've heard that the transition to clean energy is going too slowly, and it may be too late. But what if everything you've heard...is wrong! While some may paint a depressing picture of a sluggish transition, the real story is far more optimistic. On this episode, Barbara and her guest Jon Creyts, CEO of RMI, pull back the curtain on the staggering developments that no one has told you about. From game-changing technology that sounds like science-fiction (but it's real!), to surprising reasons the market will help us get to clean energy faster, you'll get useful and actionable insights about the hidden POSITIVE tipping point we're rapidly approaching. This episode delivers paradigm-shifting information about how our world will transform to clean energy faster than anyone has predicted. (Please note that the company H2 Green Steel mentioned by Jon Creyts now goes by Stegra.)   Show notes: Barbara's newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/optimistic-outlook-7171212265625374720/ Global Cooling Prize: https://www.cleancoolingcollaborative.org/super-efficient-air-conditioning/ Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance: https://flysaba.org/ Sustainable Steel Buyers Platform: https://rmi.org/our-work/climate-aligned-industries/sustainable-steel-buyers-platform/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000 The Hidden Truth About Renewable Energy full 78 Siemens USA You've heard that the transition to clean energy is going too slowly, and it may be too late. But what if everything you've heard...is wrong! While some may paint a depressing picture of a sluggish transition, the real story is far more optimistic. On this episode, Barbara and her guest Jon Creyts, CEO of RMI, pull back the curtain on the staggering developments that no one has told you about. From game-changing technology that sounds like science-fiction (but it's real!), to surprising reasons the market will help us get to clean energy faster, you'll get useful and actionable insights about the hidden POSITIVE tipping point we're rapidly approaching. This episode delivers paradigm-shifting information about how our world will transform to clean energy faster than anyone has predicted. (Please note that the company H2 Green Steel mentioned by Jon Creyts now goes by Stegra.)   Show notes: Barbara's newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/optimistic-outlook-7171212265625374720/ Global Cooling Prize: https://www.cleancoolingcollaborative.org/super-efficient-air-conditioning/ Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance: https://flysaba.org/ Sustainable Steel Buyers Platform: https://rmi.org/our-work/climate-aligned-industries/sustainable-steel-buyers-platform/ You've heard that the transition to clean energy is going too slowly, and it may be too late. But what if everything you've heard...is wrong! While some may paint a depressing picture of a sluggish transition, the real story is far more optimistic. On this episode, Barbara and her guest Jon Creyts, CEO of RMI, pull back the curtain on the staggering developments that no one has told you about. From game-changing technology that sounds like science-fiction (but it's real!), to surprising reasons the market will help us get to clean energy faster, you'll get useful and actionable insights about the hidden POSITIVE tipping point we're rapidly approaching. This episode delivers paradigm-shifting information about how our world will transform to clean energy faster than anyone has predicted. (Please note that the company H2 Green Steel mentioned by Jon Creyts now goes by Stegra.)   Show notes: Barbara's newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/optimistic-outlook-7171212265625374720/ Global Cooling Prize: https://www.cleancoolingcollaborative.org/super-efficient-air-conditioning/ Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance: https://flysaba.org/ Sustainable Steel Buyers Platform: https://rmi.org/our-work/climate-aligned-industries/sustainable-steel-buyers-platform/ You've heard that the transition to clean energy is going too slowly, and it may be too late. But what if everything you've heard...is wrong! While some may paint a depressing picture of a sluggish transition, the real story is far more optimistic. On this episode, Barbara and her guest Jon Creyts, CEO of RMI, pull back the curtain on the staggering developments that no one has told you about.


From game-changing technology that sounds like science-fiction (but it's real!), to surprising reasons the market will help us get to clean energy faster, you'll get useful and actionable insights about the hidden POSITIVE tipping point we're rapidly approaching. This episode delivers paradigm-shifting information about how our world will transform to clean energy faster than anyone has predicted. (Please note that the company H2 Green Steel mentioned by Jon Creyts now goes by Stegra.)

 

Show notes:

]]> 1189 no America's Clean Tech Revolution? Bill Gates Says It's Already Here https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/americas-clean-tech-revolution-bill-gates-says-its-already-here-1732124081/ Are you curious about where the biggest tech innovations are happening in the clean energy transition? Are you aware that 2024 was a huge turning point for increased private sector investment? In this episode, Bill Gates and Barbara reveal all of this and much, much more. You'll discover which technologies are already scaling, where the biggest tech investors are focusing their resources in the coming years, and which innovations are solving the tricky problem of being profitable AND tackling climate change.  You'll learn why 80% of breakthrough climate technologies are happening in the USA (it's not what you think), and how this key driver is creating career paths and business opportunities you can't afford to miss out on.  Whether you're exploring new career opportunities, involved in energy policy or leadership, or just excited to hear about this bold new phase of the energy transition - this conversation between two innovators with a front-row seat to the future of climate tech is for you.    Show Notes:   State of the Transition Report - https://www.breakthroughenergy.org/newsroom/articles/bill-gates-state-of-transition/  Barbara's Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/us-innovation-igniting-clean-industrial-revolution-immense-humpton-alnae/  Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:34:41 -0000 America's Clean Tech Revolution? Bill Gates Says It's Already Here full 77 Siemens USA Are you curious about where the biggest tech innovations are happening in the clean energy transition? Are you aware that 2024 was a huge turning point for increased private sector investment? In this episode, Bill Gates and Barbara reveal all of this and much, much more. You'll discover which technologies are already scaling, where the biggest tech investors are focusing their resources in the coming years, and which innovations are solving the tricky problem of being profitable AND tackling climate change.  You'll learn why 80% of breakthrough climate technologies are happening in the USA (it's not what you think), and how this key driver is creating career paths and business opportunities you can't afford to miss out on.  Whether you're exploring new career opportunities, involved in energy policy or leadership, or just excited to hear about this bold new phase of the energy transition - this conversation between two innovators with a front-row seat to the future of climate tech is for you.   Show Notes:  State of the Transition Report - https://www.breakthroughenergy.org/newsroom/articles/bill-gates-state-of-transition/  Barbara's Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/us-innovation-igniting-clean-industrial-revolution-immense-humpton-alnae/  Are you curious about where the biggest tech innovations are happening in the clean energy transition? Are you aware that 2024 was a huge turning point for increased private sector investment? In this episode, Bill Gates and Barbara reveal all of this and much, much more. You'll discover which technologies are already scaling, where the biggest tech investors are focusing their resources in the coming years, and which innovations are solving the tricky problem of being profitable AND tackling climate change.  You'll learn why 80% of breakthrough climate technologies are happening in the USA (it's not what you think), and how this key driver is creating career paths and business opportunities you can't afford to miss out on.  Whether you're exploring new career opportunities, involved in energy policy or leadership, or just excited to hear about this bold new phase of the energy transition - this conversation between two innovators with a front-row seat to the future of climate tech is for you.    Show Notes:   State of the Transition Report - https://www.breakthroughenergy.org/newsroom/articles/bill-gates-state-of-transition/  Barbara's Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/us-innovation-igniting-clean-industrial-revolution-immense-humpton-alnae/  Are you curious about where the biggest tech innovations are happening in the clean energy transition? Are you aware that 2024 was a huge turning point for increased private sector investment? In this episode, Bill Gates and Barbara reveal all of this and much, much more. You'll discover which technologies are already scaling, where the biggest tech investors are focusing their resources in the coming years, and which innovations are solving the tricky problem of being profitable AND tackling climate change.  You'll learn why 80% of breakthrough climate technologies are happening in the USA (it's not what you think), and how this key driver is creating career paths and business opportunities you can't afford to miss out on.  Whether you're exploring new career opportunities, involved in energy policy or leadership, or just excited to hear about this bold new phase of the energy transition - this conversation between two innovators with a front-row seat to the future of climate tech is for you. 
 

Show Notes:  
State of the Transition Report - https://www.breakthroughenergy.org/newsroom/articles/bill-gates-state-of-transition/ 

Barbara's Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/us-innovation-igniting-clean-industrial-revolution-immense-humpton-alnae/ 

]]> 747 no From Smartphones to Smart Factories https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/get-ready-for-the-next-platform-revolution/ True to Steve Jobs' prediction, the iPhone really did change everything. But was it the device itself...or apps that made the digital world easier to access for non-tech experts? This episode explores a tech breakthrough that happened 15 years after Jobs' famous consumer product release, when Siemens launched a digital business platform with a different purpose: to help innovators transform industry, infrastructure and transportation. She's joined by Marshall Van Alstyne, who wrote all about the rise of platforms in the consumer world (the book's called "Platform Revolution," and it's a bestseller) to show you how the app principles letting us put data into action with the click of a button now apply to managing machines, grids, and trains. Plus, Peter Koerte, Chief Technology and Strategy Officer at Siemens, joins to highlight how merging the real with the digital could be our secret weapon in the fight against climate change. Turns out, the next big tech revolution isn't coming to your devices, but to the physical world all around you.  Show notes:  Siemens Xcelerator Press Release: https://xcelerator.siemens.com/global/en.html Platform Revolution: https://www.amazon.com/Platform-Revolution-Networked-Markets-Transforming/dp/0393249131  Peter’s article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/digitalization-decarbonization-two-megatrends-each-other-peter-koerte/?trackingId=Sg8Tf%2BSWT0%2B%2BRNFwc0fwMg%3D%3D&linkId=300000002456347  Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 From Smartphones to Smart Factories full 75 Siemens USA True to Steve Jobs' prediction, the iPhone really did change everything. But was it the device itself...or apps that made the digital world easier to access for non-tech experts? This episode explores a tech breakthrough that happened 15 years after Jobs' famous consumer product release, when Siemens launched a digital business platform with a different purpose: to help innovators transform industry, infrastructure and transportation. She's joined by Marshall Van Alstyne, who wrote all about the rise of platforms in the consumer world (the book's called "Platform Revolution," and it's a bestseller) to show you how the app principles letting us put data into action with the click of a button now apply to managing machines, grids, and trains. Plus, Peter Koerte, Chief Technology and Strategy Officer at Siemens, joins to highlight how merging the real with the digital could be our secret weapon in the fight against climate change. Turns out, the next big tech revolution isn't coming to your devices, but to the physical world all around you.  Show notes:  Siemens Xcelerator Press Release: https://xcelerator.siemens.com/global/en.html Platform Revolution: https://www.amazon.com/Platform-Revolution-Networked-Markets-Transforming/dp/0393249131  Peter’s article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/digitalization-decarbonization-two-megatrends-each-other-peter-koerte/?trackingId=Sg8Tf%2BSWT0%2B%2BRNFwc0fwMg%3D%3D&linkId=300000002456347  True to Steve Jobs' prediction, the iPhone really did change everything. But was it the device itself...or apps that made the digital world easier to access for non-tech experts? This episode explores a tech breakthrough that happened 15 years after Jobs' famous consumer product release, when Siemens launched a digital business platform with a different purpose: to help innovators transform industry, infrastructure and transportation. She's joined by Marshall Van Alstyne, who wrote all about the rise of platforms in the consumer world (the book's called "Platform Revolution," and it's a bestseller) to show you how the app principles letting us put data into action with the click of a button now apply to managing machines, grids, and trains. Plus, Peter Koerte, Chief Technology and Strategy Officer at Siemens, joins to highlight how merging the real with the digital could be our secret weapon in the fight against climate change. Turns out, the next big tech revolution isn't coming to your devices, but to the physical world all around you.  Show notes:  Siemens Xcelerator Press Release: https://xcelerator.siemens.com/global/en.html Platform Revolution: https://www.amazon.com/Platform-Revolution-Networked-Markets-Transforming/dp/0393249131  Peter’s article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/digitalization-decarbonization-two-megatrends-each-other-peter-koerte/?trackingId=Sg8Tf%2BSWT0%2B%2BRNFwc0fwMg%3D%3D&linkId=300000002456347  True to Steve Jobs' prediction, the iPhone really did change everything. But was it the device itself...or apps that made the digital world easier to access for non-tech experts? This episode explores a tech breakthrough that happened 15 years after Jobs' famous consumer product release, when Siemens launched a digital business platform with a different purpose: to help innovators transform industry, infrastructure and transportation. She's joined by Marshall Van Alstyne, who wrote all about the rise of platforms in the consumer world (the book's called "Platform Revolution," and it's a bestseller) to show you how the app principles letting us put data into action with the click of a button now apply to managing machines, grids, and trains. Plus, Peter Koerte, Chief Technology and Strategy Officer at Siemens, joins to highlight how merging the real with the digital could be our secret weapon in the fight against climate change. Turns out, the next big tech revolution isn't coming to your devices, but to the physical world all around you. 

Show notes: 

Siemens Xcelerator Press Release: https://xcelerator.siemens.com/global/en.html

Platform Revolution: https://www.amazon.com/Platform-Revolution-Networked-Markets-Transforming/dp/0393249131 

Peter’s article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/digitalization-decarbonization-two-megatrends-each-other-peter-koerte/?trackingId=Sg8Tf%2BSWT0%2B%2BRNFwc0fwMg%3D%3D&linkId=300000002456347 

]]> 1530 no The State of Sustainability: Insights from Climate Week NYC 2024 https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/the-state-of-sustainability-insights-from-climate-week-nyc-2024/ Join Barbara for an insightful episode taking listeners behind the scenes of Climate Week NYC, held September 22 to 29. This episode recaps conversations and highlights across a pivotal annual event gathering political and business leaders, innovative researchers, high-profile media, and local influencers from across the U.S. and the globe. Together, they discuss the current state of sustainability, evaluate climate action efforts, and explore cutting-edge technologies driving a net-zero future. Barbara speaks with Adam Lake, Head of Communications, North America, Climate Group; Shyla Raghav, Chief Climate Officer for TIME; and Kristy Drutman, Founder of Brown Girl Green. Discover what impressed them most about Climate Week NYC 2024 and their key takeaways from this influential event.  Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000 The State of Sustainability: Insights from Climate Week NYC 2024 full 74 Siemens USA Join Barbara for an insightful episode taking listeners behind the scenes of Climate Week NYC, held September 22 to 29. This episode recaps conversations and highlights across a pivotal annual event gathering political and business leaders, innovative researchers, high-profile media, and local influencers from across the U.S. and the globe. Together, they discuss the current state of sustainability, evaluate climate action efforts, and explore cutting-edge technologies driving a net-zero future. Barbara speaks with Adam Lake, Head of Communications, North America, Climate Group; Shyla Raghav, Chief Climate Officer for TIME; and Kristy Drutman, Founder of Brown Girl Green. Discover what impressed them most about Climate Week NYC 2024 and their key takeaways from this influential event.  Join Barbara for an insightful episode taking listeners behind the scenes of Climate Week NYC, held September 22 to 29. This episode recaps conversations and highlights across a pivotal annual event gathering political and business leaders, innovative researchers, high-profile media, and local influencers from across the U.S. and the globe. Together, they discuss the current state of sustainability, evaluate climate action efforts, and explore cutting-edge technologies driving a net-zero future. Barbara speaks with Adam Lake, Head of Communications, North America, Climate Group; Shyla Raghav, Chief Climate Officer for TIME; and Kristy Drutman, Founder of Brown Girl Green. Discover what impressed them most about Climate Week NYC 2024 and their key takeaways from this influential event.  Join Barbara for an insightful episode taking listeners behind the scenes of Climate Week NYC, held September 22 to 29. This episode recaps conversations and highlights across a pivotal annual event gathering political and business leaders, innovative researchers, high-profile media, and local influencers from across the U.S. and the globe. Together, they discuss the current state of sustainability, evaluate climate action efforts, and explore cutting-edge technologies driving a net-zero future. Barbara speaks with Adam Lake, Head of Communications, North America, Climate Group; Shyla Raghav, Chief Climate Officer for TIME; and Kristy Drutman, Founder of Brown Girl Green. Discover what impressed them most about Climate Week NYC 2024 and their key takeaways from this influential event. 

]]> 2659 no Smart People Podcast: Guy Kawasaki on How Steve Jobs Taught Remarkable Thinking https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/smart-people-podcast-guy-kawasaki-on-how-steve-jobs-taught-remarkable-thinking/ We're bringing you an extra episode highlighting one of our favorite podcasts. Smart People Podcast is a biweekly, interview-based podcast that features today's most well-respected thought leaders engaging in authentic conversation. The show is an excellent binge, and in this episode, Guy Kawasaki delivers a practical, tactical, and sometimes radical discussion of how to make a difference in the world and live a fulfilling life.   If you like this episode, listen to Smart People Podcast wherever you get your podcasts, or visit their website here.  Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0000 Smart People Podcast: Guy Kawasaki on How Steve Jobs Taught Remarkable Thinking full 72 Siemens USA We're bringing you an extra episode highlighting one of our favorite podcasts. Smart People Podcast is a biweekly, interview-based podcast that features today's most well-respected thought leaders engaging in authentic conversation. The show is an excellent binge, and in this episode, Guy Kawasaki delivers a practical, tactical, and sometimes radical discussion of how to make a difference in the world and live a fulfilling life.   If you like this episode, listen to Smart People Podcast wherever you get your podcasts, or visit their website here.  We're bringing you an extra episode highlighting one of our favorite podcasts. Smart People Podcast is a biweekly, interview-based podcast that features today's most well-respected thought leaders engaging in authentic conversation. The show is an excellent binge, and in this episode, Guy Kawasaki delivers a practical, tactical, and sometimes radical discussion of how to make a difference in the world and live a fulfilling life.   If you like this episode, listen to Smart People Podcast wherever you get your podcasts, or visit their website here.  We're bringing you an extra episode highlighting one of our favorite podcasts. Smart People Podcast is a biweekly, interview-based podcast that features today's most well-respected thought leaders engaging in authentic conversation. The show is an excellent binge, and in this episode, Guy Kawasaki delivers a practical, tactical, and sometimes radical discussion of how to make a difference in the world and live a fulfilling life.

 

If you like this episode, listen to Smart People Podcast wherever you get your podcasts, or visit their website here. 

]]> 3438 no Busting Myths About Manufacturing Careers https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/busting-myths-about-manufacturing-careers/ More than 500,000 American manufacturing jobs remain unfilled. Are negative perceptions and myths about manufacturing holding young people and career seekers back from pursuing these high-paying jobs now attainable to people of all backgrounds?  Terry Iverson, former owner of Iverson & Company and founder of CHAMPION Now!, an organization dedicated to improving the image of manufacturing among students, parents, and educators, joins Barbara to discuss:  The roots of the worker shortage problem  Common myths and misconceptions  Inspiring career success stories  Why newcomers are advancing quickly  The case for ANYONE interested in manufacturing applying for open roles     Show notes:  CHAMPION Now!: https://championnow.org/about/  Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Busting Myths About Manufacturing Careers full 73 Siemens USA More than 500,000 American manufacturing jobs remain unfilled. Are negative perceptions and myths about manufacturing holding young people and career seekers back from pursuing these high-paying jobs now attainable to people of all backgrounds?  Terry Iverson, former owner of Iverson & Company and founder of CHAMPION Now!, an organization dedicated to improving the image of manufacturing among students, parents, and educators, joins Barbara to discuss:  The roots of the worker shortage problem  Common myths and misconceptions  Inspiring career success stories  Why newcomers are advancing quickly  The case for ANYONE interested in manufacturing applying for open roles     Show notes:  CHAMPION Now!: https://championnow.org/about/  More than 500,000 American manufacturing jobs remain unfilled. Are negative perceptions and myths about manufacturing holding young people and career seekers back from pursuing these high-paying jobs now attainable to people of all backgrounds?  Terry Iverson, former owner of Iverson & Company and founder of CHAMPION Now!, an organization dedicated to improving the image of manufacturing among students, parents, and educators, joins Barbara to discuss:  The roots of the worker shortage problem  Common myths and misconceptions  Inspiring career success stories  Why newcomers are advancing quickly  The case for ANYONE interested in manufacturing applying for open roles     Show notes:  CHAMPION Now!: https://championnow.org/about/  More than 500,000 American manufacturing jobs remain unfilled. Are negative perceptions and myths about manufacturing holding young people and career seekers back from pursuing these high-paying jobs now attainable to people of all backgrounds? 

Terry Iverson, former owner of Iverson & Company and founder of CHAMPION Now!, an organization dedicated to improving the image of manufacturing among students, parents, and educators, joins Barbara to discuss: 

  • The roots of the worker shortage problem 
  • Common myths and misconceptions 
  • Inspiring career success stories 
  • Why newcomers are advancing quickly 
  • The case for ANYONE interested in manufacturing applying for open roles  

 

Show notes: 

CHAMPION Now!: https://championnow.org/about/ 

]]> 1390 no Navigating the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Transforming American Manufacturing https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/navigating-the-fourth-industrial-revolution-transforming-american-manufacturing/ Digital innovation is breaking out of Silicon Valley and revolutionizing manufacturing plants across America. What vision do manufacturers have for these cutting-edge tools? How are they tackling digital transformation, cybersecurity, workforce development, and AI integration? Join Barbara as she speaks with Stephen Gold, President and CEO of the Manufacturers Alliance, to get an expert’s take on the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the strides American manufacturers are making in adopting advanced technologies.   Show notes:   Digital Transformation Report: https://www.manufacturersalliance.org/research-insights/digitalizationreport  Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Navigating the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Transforming American Manufacturing full 71 Siemens USA Digital innovation is breaking out of Silicon Valley and revolutionizing manufacturing plants across America. What vision do manufacturers have for these cutting-edge tools? How are they tackling digital transformation, cybersecurity, workforce development, and AI integration? Join Barbara as she speaks with Stephen Gold, President and CEO of the Manufacturers Alliance, to get an expert’s take on the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the strides American manufacturers are making in adopting advanced technologies.   Show notes:   Digital Transformation Report: https://www.manufacturersalliance.org/research-insights/digitalizationreport  Digital innovation is breaking out of Silicon Valley and revolutionizing manufacturing plants across America. What vision do manufacturers have for these cutting-edge tools? How are they tackling digital transformation, cybersecurity, workforce development, and AI integration? Join Barbara as she speaks with Stephen Gold, President and CEO of the Manufacturers Alliance, to get an expert’s take on the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the strides American manufacturers are making in adopting advanced technologies.   Show notes:   Digital Transformation Report: https://www.manufacturersalliance.org/research-insights/digitalizationreport  Digital innovation is breaking out of Silicon Valley and revolutionizing manufacturing plants across America. What vision do manufacturers have for these cutting-edge tools? How are they tackling digital transformation, cybersecurity, workforce development, and AI integration? Join Barbara as she speaks with Stephen Gold, President and CEO of the Manufacturers Alliance, to get an expert’s take on the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the strides American manufacturers are making in adopting advanced technologies. 

 Show notes:  

Digital Transformation Report: https://www.manufacturersalliance.org/research-insights/digitalizationreport 

]]> 1552 no Encore: Brewing Innovations - Tapping Into Sustainable Beer Production https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/encore-brewing-innovations-tapping-into-sustainable-beer-production/ Barbara is joined by Maisie Devine, Executive Director of Sustainable Innovation at AB InBev and Founder of the 100+ Accelerator program. They dig into how strategic collaborations between large corporations and startups are not only speeding up net-zero strategies but also driving significant cost savings that reinforce the business case for sustainability - including in the beer brewing industry!  This episode originally aired August 8 2023. Show Notes: 100+ Accelerator Program Vertical Farming Initiative   Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Encore: Brewing Innovations - Tapping Into Sustainable Beer Production full 61 Siemens USA Barbara is joined by Maisie Devine, Executive Director of Sustainable Innovation at AB InBev and Founder of the 100+ Accelerator program. They dig into how strategic collaborations between large corporations and startups are not only speeding up net-zero strategies but also driving significant cost savings that reinforce the business case for sustainability - including in the beer brewing industry!  This episode originally aired August 8 2023. Show Notes: 100+ Accelerator Program Vertical Farming Initiative   Barbara is joined by Maisie Devine, Executive Director of Sustainable Innovation at AB InBev and Founder of the 100+ Accelerator program. They dig into how strategic collaborations between large corporations and startups are not only speeding up net-zero strategies but also driving significant cost savings that reinforce the business case for sustainability - including in the beer brewing industry!  This episode originally aired August 8 2023. Show Notes: 100+ Accelerator Program Vertical Farming Initiative   Barbara is joined by Maisie Devine, Executive Director of Sustainable Innovation at AB InBev and Founder of the 100+ Accelerator program. They dig into how strategic collaborations between large corporations and startups are not only speeding up net-zero strategies but also driving significant cost savings that reinforce the business case for sustainability - including in the beer brewing industry!  This episode originally aired August 8 2023.

Show Notes:

 

]]> 1781 no Net-Zero Now: Making Sustainability Good for Business https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/net-zero-now-making-sustainability-good-for-business/ In the race to meet sustainability objectives, corporate commitments are skyrocketing. The Net Zero Tracker reports a 40% increase in corporate net-zero targets since June 2022, now encompassing half of the world’s largest companies. This surge extends to broader sustainability goals, including biodiversity, nature, and equity. Yet, the pace must quicken, and the scale of action must expand. Join Barbara and her guest, Sabine Hoefnagel, Global Head of Sustainability & Risk at ERM, for an enlightening conversation. They’ll explore the trends fueling these corporate pledges and unpack the compelling business incentives driving private-sector investments in sustainability. Discover the tools that can help businesses fast-track their sustainability milestones. Show notes: ERM: https://www.erm.com/ Accelerate net-zero: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/sustainability.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw5ea1BhC6ARIsAEOG5pxuGTkHSkmc8DPlU36ZrCAOEJrLfpG5UOTtXyMG1PVyeo9IZSm4QJYaAuGzEALw_wcB&acz=1&gad_source=1    Tue, 13 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Net-Zero Now: Making Sustainability Good for Business full 70 Siemens USA In the race to meet sustainability objectives, corporate commitments are skyrocketing. The Net Zero Tracker reports a 40% increase in corporate net-zero targets since June 2022, now encompassing half of the world’s largest companies. This surge extends to broader sustainability goals, including biodiversity, nature, and equity. Yet, the pace must quicken, and the scale of action must expand. Join Barbara and her guest, Sabine Hoefnagel, Global Head of Sustainability & Risk at ERM, for an enlightening conversation. They’ll explore the trends fueling these corporate pledges and unpack the compelling business incentives driving private-sector investments in sustainability. Discover the tools that can help businesses fast-track their sustainability milestones. Show notes: ERM: https://www.erm.com/ Accelerate net-zero: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/sustainability.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw5ea1BhC6ARIsAEOG5pxuGTkHSkmc8DPlU36ZrCAOEJrLfpG5UOTtXyMG1PVyeo9IZSm4QJYaAuGzEALw_wcB&acz=1&gad_source=1    In the race to meet sustainability objectives, corporate commitments are skyrocketing. The Net Zero Tracker reports a 40% increase in corporate net-zero targets since June 2022, now encompassing half of the world’s largest companies. This surge extends to broader sustainability goals, including biodiversity, nature, and equity. Yet, the pace must quicken, and the scale of action must expand. Join Barbara and her guest, Sabine Hoefnagel, Global Head of Sustainability & Risk at ERM, for an enlightening conversation. They’ll explore the trends fueling these corporate pledges and unpack the compelling business incentives driving private-sector investments in sustainability. Discover the tools that can help businesses fast-track their sustainability milestones. Show notes: ERM: https://www.erm.com/ Accelerate net-zero: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/sustainability.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw5ea1BhC6ARIsAEOG5pxuGTkHSkmc8DPlU36ZrCAOEJrLfpG5UOTtXyMG1PVyeo9IZSm4QJYaAuGzEALw_wcB&acz=1&gad_source=1    In the race to meet sustainability objectives, corporate commitments are skyrocketing. The Net Zero Tracker reports a 40% increase in corporate net-zero targets since June 2022, now encompassing half of the world’s largest companies. This surge extends to broader sustainability goals, including biodiversity, nature, and equity. Yet, the pace must quicken, and the scale of action must expand. Join Barbara and her guest, Sabine Hoefnagel, Global Head of Sustainability & Risk at ERM, for an enlightening conversation. They’ll explore the trends fueling these corporate pledges and unpack the compelling business incentives driving private-sector investments in sustainability. Discover the tools that can help businesses fast-track their sustainability milestones.

Show notes:

ERM: https://www.erm.com/

Accelerate net-zero: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/sustainability.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw5ea1BhC6ARIsAEOG5pxuGTkHSkmc8DPlU36ZrCAOEJrLfpG5UOTtXyMG1PVyeo9IZSm4QJYaAuGzEALw_wcB&acz=1&gad_source=1

  

]]> 2153 no Insights: The Search for Big Ideas in Sustainability https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/insights-the-search-for-big-ideas-in-sustainability/ As the clock ticks down on critical climate goals, can we still turn the tide? Barbara reveals why she believes the answer is “yes” while drawing inspiration from the recent Breakthrough Energy Summit, which brings together global leaders focused on big ideas for net-zero technologies. In this episode, she explores how new breakthroughs in technology *partnerships* can help us to meet our climate targets. Discover how to decarbonize buildings, how to rapidly scale solar power, and much more. Show notes: Bronzeville microgrid: https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/the-overlooked-solution-to-scaling-clean-power Breakthrough Report: https://transition.breakthroughenergy.org/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Insights: The Search for Big Ideas in Sustainability full 69 Siemens USA As the clock ticks down on critical climate goals, can we still turn the tide? Barbara reveals why she believes the answer is “yes” while drawing inspiration from the recent Breakthrough Energy Summit, which brings together global leaders focused on big ideas for net-zero technologies. In this episode, she explores how new breakthroughs in technology *partnerships* can help us to meet our climate targets. Discover how to decarbonize buildings, how to rapidly scale solar power, and much more. Show notes: Bronzeville microgrid: https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/the-overlooked-solution-to-scaling-clean-power Breakthrough Report: https://transition.breakthroughenergy.org/ As the clock ticks down on critical climate goals, can we still turn the tide? Barbara reveals why she believes the answer is “yes” while drawing inspiration from the recent Breakthrough Energy Summit, which brings together global leaders focused on big ideas for net-zero technologies. In this episode, she explores how new breakthroughs in technology *partnerships* can help us to meet our climate targets. Discover how to decarbonize buildings, how to rapidly scale solar power, and much more. Show notes: Bronzeville microgrid: https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/the-overlooked-solution-to-scaling-clean-power Breakthrough Report: https://transition.breakthroughenergy.org/ As the clock ticks down on critical climate goals, can we still turn the tide? Barbara reveals why she believes the answer is “yes” while drawing inspiration from the recent Breakthrough Energy Summit, which brings together global leaders focused on big ideas for net-zero technologies. In this episode, she explores how new breakthroughs in technology *partnerships* can help us to meet our climate targets. Discover how to decarbonize buildings, how to rapidly scale solar power, and much more.

Show notes:

Bronzeville microgrid: https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/the-overlooked-solution-to-scaling-clean-power

Breakthrough Report: https://transition.breakthroughenergy.org/

]]> 563 no Encore: Charting a Path to Decline Greenhouse Gasses https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/encore-charting-a-path-to-decline-greenhouse-gasses/ Babara talks with Chad Frischmann, co-author of the New York Times best-seller "Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming," about what is possible in the arena of reducing greenhouse gasses.  They have some surprisingly positive insights based on existing and emerging technologies.  They offer a vision of a future where atmospheric greenhouse gasses start to decline year after year and describe what a truly regenerative future might entail. This episode originally aired on September 16, 2022.  Show Notes: Regenerative Intelligence Project Drawdown Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Encore: Charting a Path to Decline Greenhouse Gasses full 62 Siemens USA Babara talks with Chad Frischmann, co-author of the New York Times best-seller "Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming," about what is possible in the arena of reducing greenhouse gasses.  They have some surprisingly positive insights based on existing and emerging technologies.  They offer a vision of a future where atmospheric greenhouse gasses start to decline year after year and describe what a truly regenerative future might entail. This episode originally aired on September 16, 2022.  Show Notes: Regenerative Intelligence Project Drawdown Babara talks with Chad Frischmann, co-author of the New York Times best-seller "Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming," about what is possible in the arena of reducing greenhouse gasses.  They have some surprisingly positive insights based on existing and emerging technologies.  They offer a vision of a future where atmospheric greenhouse gasses start to decline year after year and describe what a truly regenerative future might entail. This episode originally aired on September 16, 2022.  Show Notes: Regenerative Intelligence Project Drawdown Babara talks with Chad Frischmann, co-author of the New York Times best-seller "Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming," about what is possible in the arena of reducing greenhouse gasses.  They have some surprisingly positive insights based on existing and emerging technologies. 

They offer a vision of a future where atmospheric greenhouse gasses start to decline year after year and describe what a truly regenerative future might entail. This episode originally aired on September 16, 2022. 

Show Notes:

]]> 1216 no The overlooked solution to scaling clean power https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/the-overlooked-solution-to-scaling-clean-power/ As AI data centers multiply electricity needs and grid transmission challenges linger, how will the United States produce enough affordable, reliable, and clean power? Can we continue to grow the economy without forsaking critical climate objectives? In this episode, Barbara spotlights a key solution: the opportunity to innovate at the "grid edge," where technologies can be applied to rapidly scale renewables. Barbara not only makes the case for how to transform the power grid; she presents an example in Chicago's South Side neighborhood Bronzeville, which recently switched on a powerful grid edge project in the form of America's first neighborhood-scale microgrid. Get ready to hear expert commentary on how microgrids supercharge utility services. This opens up new possibilities to accelerate the energy transition while also making grids more resilient to shocks and disruption in the face of more severe weather.   Show Notes:   News coverage of microgrid launch: https://chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/2024/05/24/comed-bronzeville-microgrid-electric-power-energy-housing-authority  ComEd press release: https://www.comed.com/news/news-releases/2024-05-24  Accelerate Carbon Reduction: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/sustainability.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aDgrEeye3t9H7I8CDD-Al8KysZS8NrUdjc5uY9SVTePmEkG4exRpqRoCwhIQAvD_BwE&acz=1&gad_source=1  Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0000 The overlooked solution to scaling clean power full 68 Siemens USA As AI data centers multiply electricity needs and grid transmission challenges linger, how will the United States produce enough affordable, reliable, and clean power? Can we continue to grow the economy without forsaking critical climate objectives? In this episode, Barbara spotlights a key solution: the opportunity to innovate at the "grid edge," where technologies can be applied to rapidly scale renewables. Barbara not only makes the case for how to transform the power grid; she presents an example in Chicago's South Side neighborhood Bronzeville, which recently switched on a powerful grid edge project in the form of America's first neighborhood-scale microgrid. Get ready to hear expert commentary on how microgrids supercharge utility services. This opens up new possibilities to accelerate the energy transition while also making grids more resilient to shocks and disruption in the face of more severe weather.   Show Notes:   News coverage of microgrid launch: https://chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/2024/05/24/comed-bronzeville-microgrid-electric-power-energy-housing-authority  ComEd press release: https://www.comed.com/news/news-releases/2024-05-24  Accelerate Carbon Reduction: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/sustainability.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aDgrEeye3t9H7I8CDD-Al8KysZS8NrUdjc5uY9SVTePmEkG4exRpqRoCwhIQAvD_BwE&acz=1&gad_source=1  As AI data centers multiply electricity needs and grid transmission challenges linger, how will the United States produce enough affordable, reliable, and clean power? Can we continue to grow the economy without forsaking critical climate objectives? In this episode, Barbara spotlights a key solution: the opportunity to innovate at the "grid edge," where technologies can be applied to rapidly scale renewables. Barbara not only makes the case for how to transform the power grid; she presents an example in Chicago's South Side neighborhood Bronzeville, which recently switched on a powerful grid edge project in the form of America's first neighborhood-scale microgrid. Get ready to hear expert commentary on how microgrids supercharge utility services. This opens up new possibilities to accelerate the energy transition while also making grids more resilient to shocks and disruption in the face of more severe weather.   Show Notes:   News coverage of microgrid launch: https://chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/2024/05/24/comed-bronzeville-microgrid-electric-power-energy-housing-authority  ComEd press release: https://www.comed.com/news/news-releases/2024-05-24  Accelerate Carbon Reduction: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/sustainability.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aDgrEeye3t9H7I8CDD-Al8KysZS8NrUdjc5uY9SVTePmEkG4exRpqRoCwhIQAvD_BwE&acz=1&gad_source=1  As AI data centers multiply electricity needs and grid transmission challenges linger, how will the United States produce enough affordable, reliable, and clean power? Can we continue to grow the economy without forsaking critical climate objectives? In this episode, Barbara spotlights a key solution: the opportunity to innovate at the "grid edge," where technologies can be applied to rapidly scale renewables. Barbara not only makes the case for how to transform the power grid; she presents an example in Chicago's South Side neighborhood Bronzeville, which recently switched on a powerful grid edge project in the form of America's first neighborhood-scale microgrid. Get ready to hear expert commentary on how microgrids supercharge utility services. This opens up new possibilities to accelerate the energy transition while also making grids more resilient to shocks and disruption in the face of more severe weather.  

Show Notes:  

News coverage of microgrid launch: https://chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/2024/05/24/comed-bronzeville-microgrid-electric-power-energy-housing-authority 

ComEd press release: https://www.comed.com/news/news-releases/2024-05-24 

Accelerate Carbon Reduction: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/sustainability.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aDgrEeye3t9H7I8CDD-Al8KysZS8NrUdjc5uY9SVTePmEkG4exRpqRoCwhIQAvD_BwE&acz=1&gad_source=1 

]]> 1219 no From Alternative to Mainstream: How Renewables Support Energy Sustainability and Security https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/from-alternative-to-mainstream-how-renewables-support-energy-sustainability-and-security/ When Susan Nickey started her career in banking, few people saw a future in financing renewables. It wasn’t even a sector yet! Today, as EVP & Chief Client Officer for climate positive investment firm HASI and the Board Chair of the American Clean Power Association, Susan is working to advance clean energy from a stronger position: with renewables now mainstream, low cost, and competitive. Barbara opens this conversation by delving into Susan's career as they explore clean power's past and future. Key questions answered include: What needs to be done to get the clean energy transition moving faster? And what’s the role of renewables as electricity demand surges to support a data center boom driven by generative AI? This episode will get you up to speed on the last energy trends impacting the energy transition and energy security. Get ready to learn why innovation with financing is as important as technology development and R&D. You’ll also learn how permitting reform and workforce development can further catalyze the massive private sector investment in clean energy spurred by the Inflation Reduction Act.  Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 From Alternative to Mainstream: How Renewables Support Energy Sustainability and Security full 67 Siemens USA When Susan Nickey started her career in banking, few people saw a future in financing renewables. It wasn’t even a sector yet! Today, as EVP & Chief Client Officer for climate positive investment firm HASI and the Board Chair of the American Clean Power Association, Susan is working to advance clean energy from a stronger position: with renewables now mainstream, low cost, and competitive. Barbara opens this conversation by delving into Susan's career as they explore clean power's past and future. Key questions answered include: What needs to be done to get the clean energy transition moving faster? And what’s the role of renewables as electricity demand surges to support a data center boom driven by generative AI? This episode will get you up to speed on the last energy trends impacting the energy transition and energy security. Get ready to learn why innovation with financing is as important as technology development and R&D. You’ll also learn how permitting reform and workforce development can further catalyze the massive private sector investment in clean energy spurred by the Inflation Reduction Act.  When Susan Nickey started her career in banking, few people saw a future in financing renewables. It wasn’t even a sector yet! Today, as EVP & Chief Client Officer for climate positive investment firm HASI and the Board Chair of the American Clean Power Association, Susan is working to advance clean energy from a stronger position: with renewables now mainstream, low cost, and competitive. Barbara opens this conversation by delving into Susan's career as they explore clean power's past and future. Key questions answered include: What needs to be done to get the clean energy transition moving faster? And what’s the role of renewables as electricity demand surges to support a data center boom driven by generative AI? This episode will get you up to speed on the last energy trends impacting the energy transition and energy security. Get ready to learn why innovation with financing is as important as technology development and R&D. You’ll also learn how permitting reform and workforce development can further catalyze the massive private sector investment in clean energy spurred by the Inflation Reduction Act.  When Susan Nickey started her career in banking, few people saw a future in financing renewables. It wasn’t even a sector yet! Today, as EVP & Chief Client Officer for climate positive investment firm HASI and the Board Chair of the American Clean Power Association, Susan is working to advance clean energy from a stronger position: with renewables now mainstream, low cost, and competitive. Barbara opens this conversation by delving into Susan's career as they explore clean power's past and future. Key questions answered include: What needs to be done to get the clean energy transition moving faster? And what’s the role of renewables as electricity demand surges to support a data center boom driven by generative AI? This episode will get you up to speed on the last energy trends impacting the energy transition and energy security. Get ready to learn why innovation with financing is as important as technology development and R&D. You’ll also learn how permitting reform and workforce development can further catalyze the massive private sector investment in clean energy spurred by the Inflation Reduction Act. 

]]> 1953 no What I Learned from the Worst Day of My Career https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/what-i-learned-from-the-worst-day-of-my-career/ Why would an optimist try to inspire an audience by sharing the story of the worst day in her career? In this episode, Barbara shares her commencement address at George Mason University, bringing graduates inside a tough setback that ultimately opened up new possibilities in her career journey. Listen for inspiration on why staying true to your authentic self is a superpower as the definition of what it means to lead broadens to include many different styles.   Show notes:   Remarks as prepared for delivery: https://www.gmu.edu/news/2024-05/commencement-speaker-barbara-humptons-remarks-george-masons-spring-2024-graduates#:~:text=Throughout%20your%20career%20journey%2C%20remember,enough%20to%20make%20your%20mark.  Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 What I Learned from the Worst Day of My Career full 66 Siemens USA Why would an optimist try to inspire an audience by sharing the story of the worst day in her career? In this episode, Barbara shares her commencement address at George Mason University, bringing graduates inside a tough setback that ultimately opened up new possibilities in her career journey. Listen for inspiration on why staying true to your authentic self is a superpower as the definition of what it means to lead broadens to include many different styles.   Show notes:   Remarks as prepared for delivery: https://www.gmu.edu/news/2024-05/commencement-speaker-barbara-humptons-remarks-george-masons-spring-2024-graduates#:~:text=Throughout%20your%20career%20journey%2C%20remember,enough%20to%20make%20your%20mark.  Why would an optimist try to inspire an audience by sharing the story of the worst day in her career? In this episode, Barbara shares her commencement address at George Mason University, bringing graduates inside a tough setback that ultimately opened up new possibilities in her career journey. Listen for inspiration on why staying true to your authentic self is a superpower as the definition of what it means to lead broadens to include many different styles.   Show notes:   Remarks as prepared for delivery: https://www.gmu.edu/news/2024-05/commencement-speaker-barbara-humptons-remarks-george-masons-spring-2024-graduates#:~:text=Throughout%20your%20career%20journey%2C%20remember,enough%20to%20make%20your%20mark.  Why would an optimist try to inspire an audience by sharing the story of the worst day in her career? In this episode, Barbara shares her commencement address at George Mason University, bringing graduates inside a tough setback that ultimately opened up new possibilities in her career journey. Listen for inspiration on why staying true to your authentic self is a superpower as the definition of what it means to lead broadens to include many different styles.  

Show notes:  

Remarks as prepared for delivery: https://www.gmu.edu/news/2024-05/commencement-speaker-barbara-humptons-remarks-george-masons-spring-2024-graduates#:~:text=Throughout%20your%20career%20journey%2C%20remember,enough%20to%20make%20your%20mark. 

]]> 692 no Encore: Navigating Tomorrow - Glocalization and the Future of Technology https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/encore-navigating-tomorrow-glocalization-and-the-future-of-technology/ In this idea-packed episode of the Optimistic Outlook, Siemens CEO Roland Busch sits down with Barbara to explore the concept of "glocalization" and its pivotal role in shaping a sustainable and productive future. What are the trends compelling international companies to increase their manufacturing presence in the United States? This is a fascinating inside look at how Siemens is leveraging global strategies with local insights to revolutionize industry and infrastructure.  This episode originally aired on May 16, 2023. Show Notes: Roland on Glocalization Siemens Xcelerator and the Industrial Metaverse Roland’s Annual Shareholders Meeting Speech Rail Manufacturing Announcement Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Encore: Navigating Tomorrow - Glocalization and the Future of Technology full 60 Siemens USA In this idea-packed episode of the Optimistic Outlook, Siemens CEO Roland Busch sits down with Barbara to explore the concept of "glocalization" and its pivotal role in shaping a sustainable and productive future. What are the trends compelling international companies to increase their manufacturing presence in the United States? This is a fascinating inside look at how Siemens is leveraging global strategies with local insights to revolutionize industry and infrastructure.  This episode originally aired on May 16, 2023. Show Notes: Roland on Glocalization Siemens Xcelerator and the Industrial Metaverse Roland’s Annual Shareholders Meeting Speech Rail Manufacturing Announcement In this idea-packed episode of the Optimistic Outlook, Siemens CEO Roland Busch sits down with Barbara to explore the concept of "glocalization" and its pivotal role in shaping a sustainable and productive future. What are the trends compelling international companies to increase their manufacturing presence in the United States? This is a fascinating inside look at how Siemens is leveraging global strategies with local insights to revolutionize industry and infrastructure.  This episode originally aired on May 16, 2023. Show Notes: Roland on Glocalization Siemens Xcelerator and the Industrial Metaverse Roland’s Annual Shareholders Meeting Speech Rail Manufacturing Announcement In this idea-packed episode of the Optimistic Outlook, Siemens CEO Roland Busch sits down with Barbara to explore the concept of "glocalization" and its pivotal role in shaping a sustainable and productive future. What are the trends compelling international companies to increase their manufacturing presence in the United States? This is a fascinating inside look at how Siemens is leveraging global strategies with local insights to revolutionize industry and infrastructure.  This episode originally aired on May 16, 2023.

Show Notes:

]]> 1842 no How Do Companies Successfully Transform? Lessons Learned from Building a More Sustainable, Innovative Company https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/how-do-companies-successfully-transform-lessons-learned-from-building-a-more-sustainable-innovative-company/ Across industry, infrastructure, and transportation, technology is changing rapidly, and changing everything. How do organizations reskill quickly enough and create lifelong learning cultures that embrace change to drive innovation? And how can this focus on people lead to the rise of more sustainable companies? In two words, trust and empowerment, says Judith Wiese. Barbara’s guest on this episode is Siemens’ Chief People and Sustainability Officer (CPSO) as well as Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and Labor Director. Get ready to understand the connection between digital upskilling and the ability to address the climate crisis and build a sustainable future. Show notes: DEGREE: https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/sustainability.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw9cCyBhBzEiwAJTUWNUdgnmq-v3wNBXMfadY3iZv7e-_Md2hc0j2GF34_MWJ5aaagyNGu-xoCe9kQAvD_BwE&acz=1&gad_source=1 SiGREEN: https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/sustainability/product-carbon-footprint.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw9cCyBhBzEiwAJTUWNQuKBRZ9Rqd4l2CEeCIyTYE1si-CRxnv89m-VvHz7m2qPxTJKWtBrxoCfr0QAvD_BwE&acz=1&gad_source=1 Tue, 28 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 How Do Companies Successfully Transform? Lessons Learned from Building a More Sustainable, Innovative Company full 65 Siemens USA Across industry, infrastructure, and transportation, technology is changing rapidly, and changing everything. How do organizations reskill quickly enough and create lifelong learning cultures that embrace change to drive innovation? And how can this focus on people lead to the rise of more sustainable companies? In two words, trust and empowerment, says Judith Wiese. Barbara’s guest on this episode is Siemens’ Chief People and Sustainability Officer (CPSO) as well as Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and Labor Director. Get ready to understand the connection between digital upskilling and the ability to address the climate crisis and build a sustainable future. Show notes: DEGREE: https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/sustainability.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw9cCyBhBzEiwAJTUWNUdgnmq-v3wNBXMfadY3iZv7e-_Md2hc0j2GF34_MWJ5aaagyNGu-xoCe9kQAvD_BwE&acz=1&gad_source=1 SiGREEN: https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/sustainability/product-carbon-footprint.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw9cCyBhBzEiwAJTUWNQuKBRZ9Rqd4l2CEeCIyTYE1si-CRxnv89m-VvHz7m2qPxTJKWtBrxoCfr0QAvD_BwE&acz=1&gad_source=1 Across industry, infrastructure, and transportation, technology is changing rapidly, and changing everything. How do organizations reskill quickly enough and create lifelong learning cultures that embrace change to drive innovation? And how can this focus on people lead to the rise of more sustainable companies? In two words, trust and empowerment, says Judith Wiese. Barbara’s guest on this episode is Siemens’ Chief People and Sustainability Officer (CPSO) as well as Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and Labor Director. Get ready to understand the connection between digital upskilling and the ability to address the climate crisis and build a sustainable future. Show notes: DEGREE: https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/sustainability.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw9cCyBhBzEiwAJTUWNUdgnmq-v3wNBXMfadY3iZv7e-_Md2hc0j2GF34_MWJ5aaagyNGu-xoCe9kQAvD_BwE&acz=1&gad_source=1 SiGREEN: https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/sustainability/product-carbon-footprint.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw9cCyBhBzEiwAJTUWNQuKBRZ9Rqd4l2CEeCIyTYE1si-CRxnv89m-VvHz7m2qPxTJKWtBrxoCfr0QAvD_BwE&acz=1&gad_source=1 Across industry, infrastructure, and transportation, technology is changing rapidly, and changing everything. How do organizations reskill quickly enough and create lifelong learning cultures that embrace change to drive innovation? And how can this focus on people lead to the rise of more sustainable companies? In two words, trust and empowerment, says Judith Wiese. Barbara’s guest on this episode is Siemens’ Chief People and Sustainability Officer (CPSO) as well as Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and Labor Director. Get ready to understand the connection between digital upskilling and the ability to address the climate crisis and build a sustainable future.

Show notes:

DEGREE: https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/sustainability.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw9cCyBhBzEiwAJTUWNUdgnmq-v3wNBXMfadY3iZv7e-_Md2hc0j2GF34_MWJ5aaagyNGu-xoCe9kQAvD_BwE&acz=1&gad_source=1

SiGREEN: https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/sustainability/product-carbon-footprint.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw9cCyBhBzEiwAJTUWNQuKBRZ9Rqd4l2CEeCIyTYE1si-CRxnv89m-VvHz7m2qPxTJKWtBrxoCfr0QAvD_BwE&acz=1&gad_source=1

]]> 1776 no Cultivating Courage: Building Resilient Teams for Innovative Futures https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/cultivating-courage-building-resilient-teams-for-innovative-futures/ Barbara is joined by Dr. Connie Hadley, an organizational psychologist and founder of the Institute for Life at Work, for a fascinating look at a subject that offers insight into some of the ideas that make Siemens such a successful company - trust and psychological safety.   Barbara and Connie discuss how these ideas - when practiced authentically - can enhance resilience, well-being, and willingness to take healthy risks. This episode has actionable insights on transforming work cultures to boost innovation and achieve impactful outcomes. This episode originally aired on December 20, 2022. Show Notes: Psychological Safety 101   Tue, 21 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Cultivating Courage: Building Resilient Teams for Innovative Futures full 59 Siemens USA Barbara is joined by Dr. Connie Hadley, an organizational psychologist and founder of the Institute for Life at Work, for a fascinating look at a subject that offers insight into some of the ideas that make Siemens such a successful company - trust and psychological safety.   Barbara and Connie discuss how these ideas - when practiced authentically - can enhance resilience, well-being, and willingness to take healthy risks. This episode has actionable insights on transforming work cultures to boost innovation and achieve impactful outcomes. This episode originally aired on December 20, 2022. Show Notes: Psychological Safety 101   Barbara is joined by Dr. Connie Hadley, an organizational psychologist and founder of the Institute for Life at Work, for a fascinating look at a subject that offers insight into some of the ideas that make Siemens such a successful company - trust and psychological safety.   Barbara and Connie discuss how these ideas - when practiced authentically - can enhance resilience, well-being, and willingness to take healthy risks. This episode has actionable insights on transforming work cultures to boost innovation and achieve impactful outcomes. This episode originally aired on December 20, 2022. Show Notes: Psychological Safety 101   Barbara is joined by Dr. Connie Hadley, an organizational psychologist and founder of the Institute for Life at Work, for a fascinating look at a subject that offers insight into some of the ideas that make Siemens such a successful company - trust and psychological safety.   Barbara and Connie discuss how these ideas - when practiced authentically - can enhance resilience, well-being, and willingness to take healthy risks. This episode has actionable insights on transforming work cultures to boost innovation and achieve impactful outcomes. This episode originally aired on December 20, 2022.

Show Notes:

 

]]> 1904 no Cracking the Code: AI's Double-Edged Sword in Cybersecurity https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/balancing-ai-risk-with-opportunity-cyber-frameworks-for-securing-critical-infrastructure/ This is a very intriguing discussion with Anne Neuberger, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology! In this episode, you'll discover exclusive insights straight from the policymaker on the heels of the White House’s executive order establishing standards for AI. While cybercriminals might exploit AI for nefarious purposes, Anne reveals how AI is revolutionizing the security and resilience of our critical infrastructure. Learn the latest strategies for balancing AI risks with its immense potential, in an episode full of up-to-the-minute info you won't find anywhere else.  Tue, 14 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Cracking the Code: AI's Double-Edged Sword in Cybersecurity full 64 Siemens USA This is a very intriguing discussion with Anne Neuberger, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology! In this episode, you'll discover exclusive insights straight from the policymaker on the heels of the White House’s executive order establishing standards for AI. While cybercriminals might exploit AI for nefarious purposes, Anne reveals how AI is revolutionizing the security and resilience of our critical infrastructure. Learn the latest strategies for balancing AI risks with its immense potential, in an episode full of up-to-the-minute info you won't find anywhere else.  This is a very intriguing discussion with Anne Neuberger, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology! In this episode, you'll discover exclusive insights straight from the policymaker on the heels of the White House’s executive order establishing standards for AI. While cybercriminals might exploit AI for nefarious purposes, Anne reveals how AI is revolutionizing the security and resilience of our critical infrastructure. Learn the latest strategies for balancing AI risks with its immense potential, in an episode full of up-to-the-minute info you won't find anywhere else.  This is a very intriguing discussion with Anne Neuberger, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology! In this episode, you'll discover exclusive insights straight from the policymaker on the heels of the White House’s executive order establishing standards for AI. While cybercriminals might exploit AI for nefarious purposes, Anne reveals how AI is revolutionizing the security and resilience of our critical infrastructure. Learn the latest strategies for balancing AI risks with its immense potential, in an episode full of up-to-the-minute info you won't find anywhere else. 

]]> 1106 no Powering Up: Surprising Ways AI and Clean Energy Are Supercharging Our Grid's Makeover https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/optimistic-insights-transforming-the-grid-to-support-the-ai-and-manufacturing-boom/ Picture this: the power grid, not just an engineering marvel, but the lifeblood of our digital and eco-conscious era. With the AI revolution ramping up data center demands and green energy's rise pushing us towards a brighter, cleaner future, our trusty grid is facing a Herculean task. Can it keep the lights on and our planet cool as we plug into an ever-expanding digital world and strive for sustainability? Barbara thinks so, and she's leading the charge right at the frontier where technology meets electricity. Dive into an episode filled with groundbreaking ideas on using AI and innovative software to achieve both growth and sustainability. Gridscale X: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-launches-gridscale-xtm-paving-way-autonomous-grid-management Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Powering Up: Surprising Ways AI and Clean Energy Are Supercharging Our Grid's Makeover full 57 Siemens USA Picture this: the power grid, not just an engineering marvel, but the lifeblood of our digital and eco-conscious era. With the AI revolution ramping up data center demands and green energy's rise pushing us towards a brighter, cleaner future, our trusty grid is facing a Herculean task. Can it keep the lights on and our planet cool as we plug into an ever-expanding digital world and strive for sustainability? Barbara thinks so, and she's leading the charge right at the frontier where technology meets electricity. Dive into an episode filled with groundbreaking ideas on using AI and innovative software to achieve both growth and sustainability. Gridscale X: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-launches-gridscale-xtm-paving-way-autonomous-grid-management Picture this: the power grid, not just an engineering marvel, but the lifeblood of our digital and eco-conscious era. With the AI revolution ramping up data center demands and green energy's rise pushing us towards a brighter, cleaner future, our trusty grid is facing a Herculean task. Can it keep the lights on and our planet cool as we plug into an ever-expanding digital world and strive for sustainability? Barbara thinks so, and she's leading the charge right at the frontier where technology meets electricity. Dive into an episode filled with groundbreaking ideas on using AI and innovative software to achieve both growth and sustainability. Gridscale X: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-launches-gridscale-xtm-paving-way-autonomous-grid-management Picture this: the power grid, not just an engineering marvel, but the lifeblood of our digital and eco-conscious era. With the AI revolution ramping up data center demands and green energy's rise pushing us towards a brighter, cleaner future, our trusty grid is facing a Herculean task. Can it keep the lights on and our planet cool as we plug into an ever-expanding digital world and strive for sustainability? Barbara thinks so, and she's leading the charge right at the frontier where technology meets electricity. Dive into an episode filled with groundbreaking ideas on using AI and innovative software to achieve both growth and sustainability.

Gridscale X: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-launches-gridscale-xtm-paving-way-autonomous-grid-management

]]> 350 no How Is Industrial AI Expanding Human Capabilities? https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/optimistic-insights-industrial-ai-and-expanding-human-capabilities/ You’ve probably heard many perspectives on AI since the rise of ChatGPT, but this one is different. In this Optimistic Insights, Barbara shares how Industrial AI is allowing Siemens to redefine what's possible for humans.  The modern factory has always produced more data than human capacity for analysis and application can handle. Suddenly, AI is transforming this massive output of data from mere stored information into a goldmine of actionable insights. Barbara explains how this remarkable collaboration between humans and AI is not only resulting in gains in productivity; it's also propelling gains in sustainability. Barbara's compelling insights on this episode serve as a beacon of inspiration for your own digital transformation journey.  Show notes:  Barbara with Anne Neuberger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fidlHNw-T-k  Industrial AI: https://www.siemens.com/global/en/products/automation/topic-areas/artificial-intelligence-in-industry.html  Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000 How Is Industrial AI Expanding Human Capabilities? full 56 Siemens USA You’ve probably heard many perspectives on AI since the rise of ChatGPT, but this one is different. In this Optimistic Insights, Barbara shares how Industrial AI is allowing Siemens to redefine what's possible for humans.  The modern factory has always produced more data than human capacity for analysis and application can handle. Suddenly, AI is transforming this massive output of data from mere stored information into a goldmine of actionable insights. Barbara explains how this remarkable collaboration between humans and AI is not only resulting in gains in productivity; it's also propelling gains in sustainability. Barbara's compelling insights on this episode serve as a beacon of inspiration for your own digital transformation journey.  Show notes:  Barbara with Anne Neuberger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fidlHNw-T-k  Industrial AI: https://www.siemens.com/global/en/products/automation/topic-areas/artificial-intelligence-in-industry.html  You’ve probably heard many perspectives on AI since the rise of ChatGPT, but this one is different. In this Optimistic Insights, Barbara shares how Industrial AI is allowing Siemens to redefine what's possible for humans.  The modern factory has always produced more data than human capacity for analysis and application can handle. Suddenly, AI is transforming this massive output of data from mere stored information into a goldmine of actionable insights. Barbara explains how this remarkable collaboration between humans and AI is not only resulting in gains in productivity; it's also propelling gains in sustainability. Barbara's compelling insights on this episode serve as a beacon of inspiration for your own digital transformation journey.  Show notes:  Barbara with Anne Neuberger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fidlHNw-T-k  Industrial AI: https://www.siemens.com/global/en/products/automation/topic-areas/artificial-intelligence-in-industry.html  You’ve probably heard many perspectives on AI since the rise of ChatGPT, but this one is different. In this Optimistic Insights, Barbara shares how Industrial AI is allowing Siemens to redefine what's possible for humans.  The modern factory has always produced more data than human capacity for analysis and application can handle. Suddenly, AI is transforming this massive output of data from mere stored information into a goldmine of actionable insights. Barbara explains how this remarkable collaboration between humans and AI is not only resulting in gains in productivity; it's also propelling gains in sustainability. Barbara's compelling insights on this episode serve as a beacon of inspiration for your own digital transformation journey. 

Show notes: 

Barbara with Anne Neuberger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fidlHNw-T-k 

Industrial AI: https://www.siemens.com/global/en/products/automation/topic-areas/artificial-intelligence-in-industry.html 

]]> 476 no 3D Printing Unleashed: Digital Threads of an Industrial Future https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/3d-printing-unleashed-digital-threads-of-an-industrial-future/ 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, ranks among the most promising developments in the effort to revitalize American manufacturing and localize supply chains. But what are the technologies that can help upstart additive companies to scale operations and industrialize 3D printing? And how can this make U.S. supply chains more resilient? In this episode, Barbara gets answers to these questions from Brian Neff, CEO, Sintavia, a leading additive manufacturing firm supplying vital components to the aerospace industry, as they explore the important role of digital threads in transforming production. Get ready to learn how Sintavia has fully embraced software to drive their operating model – how this will enable them to quintuple their business without making additional investment – and the potential for these solutions to be adopted by other small- and medium-sized enterprises.  Show notes: Sintavia and the digital thread: https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/additive/sintavia-is-pushing-the-additive-manufacturing-factory-into-the-future/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0000 3D Printing Unleashed: Digital Threads of an Industrial Future full 55 Siemens USA 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, ranks among the most promising developments in the effort to revitalize American manufacturing and localize supply chains. But what are the technologies that can help upstart additive companies to scale operations and industrialize 3D printing? And how can this make U.S. supply chains more resilient? In this episode, Barbara gets answers to these questions from Brian Neff, CEO, Sintavia, a leading additive manufacturing firm supplying vital components to the aerospace industry, as they explore the important role of digital threads in transforming production. Get ready to learn how Sintavia has fully embraced software to drive their operating model – how this will enable them to quintuple their business without making additional investment – and the potential for these solutions to be adopted by other small- and medium-sized enterprises.  Show notes: Sintavia and the digital thread: https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/additive/sintavia-is-pushing-the-additive-manufacturing-factory-into-the-future/ 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, ranks among the most promising developments in the effort to revitalize American manufacturing and localize supply chains. But what are the technologies that can help upstart additive companies to scale operations and industrialize 3D printing? And how can this make U.S. supply chains more resilient? In this episode, Barbara gets answers to these questions from Brian Neff, CEO, Sintavia, a leading additive manufacturing firm supplying vital components to the aerospace industry, as they explore the important role of digital threads in transforming production. Get ready to learn how Sintavia has fully embraced software to drive their operating model – how this will enable them to quintuple their business without making additional investment – and the potential for these solutions to be adopted by other small- and medium-sized enterprises.  Show notes: Sintavia and the digital thread: https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/additive/sintavia-is-pushing-the-additive-manufacturing-factory-into-the-future/ 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, ranks among the most promising developments in the effort to revitalize American manufacturing and localize supply chains. But what are the technologies that can help upstart additive companies to scale operations and industrialize 3D printing? And how can this make U.S. supply chains more resilient? In this episode, Barbara gets answers to these questions from Brian Neff, CEO, Sintavia, a leading additive manufacturing firm supplying vital components to the aerospace industry, as they explore the important role of digital threads in transforming production. Get ready to learn how Sintavia has fully embraced software to drive their operating model – how this will enable them to quintuple their business without making additional investment – and the potential for these solutions to be adopted by other small- and medium-sized enterprises. 

Show notes:

Sintavia and the digital thread: https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/additive/sintavia-is-pushing-the-additive-manufacturing-factory-into-the-future/

]]> 1368 no Level Up: The Video Game Ideas Fueling Your Next Breakthrough https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/optimistic-insights-the-industrial-metaverse-and-a-new-era-of-factory-floor-collaboration/ Can the future of manufacturing be almost like playing a video game? In this Optimistic Insights episode, Barbara looks back to CES in January and presents Siemens’ vision for the Industrial Metaverse, breaking down Siemens AG CEO Roland Busch’s keynote speech. Prepare to learn about the key building blocks for making the industrial metaverse a reality, including digital twins, and the world-changing potential for combining the real and virtual worlds in industry, infrastructure,  and transportation. Show notes: CES keynote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C38ZX1BcGrE    Report with MIT: https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/digital-transformation/industrial-metaverse/the-emergent-industrial-metaverse.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAoKeuBhCoARIsAB4Wxte43FPQ5PFyb2FU_xJqud7MYbBZvDjz3PsTvxU5M-a-8rfrqRK3q1waAt1zEALw_wcB&acz=1&gad_source=1 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Level Up: The Video Game Ideas Fueling Your Next Breakthrough full 54 Siemens USA Can the future of manufacturing be almost like playing a video game? In this Optimistic Insights episode, Barbara looks back to CES in January and presents Siemens’ vision for the Industrial Metaverse, breaking down Siemens AG CEO Roland Busch’s keynote speech. Prepare to learn about the key building blocks for making the industrial metaverse a reality, including digital twins, and the world-changing potential for combining the real and virtual worlds in industry, infrastructure,  and transportation. Show notes: CES keynote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C38ZX1BcGrE    Report with MIT: https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/digital-transformation/industrial-metaverse/the-emergent-industrial-metaverse.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAoKeuBhCoARIsAB4Wxte43FPQ5PFyb2FU_xJqud7MYbBZvDjz3PsTvxU5M-a-8rfrqRK3q1waAt1zEALw_wcB&acz=1&gad_source=1 Can the future of manufacturing be almost like playing a video game? In this Optimistic Insights episode, Barbara looks back to CES in January and presents Siemens’ vision for the Industrial Metaverse, breaking down Siemens AG CEO Roland Busch’s keynote speech. Prepare to learn about the key building blocks for making the industrial metaverse a reality, including digital twins, and the world-changing potential for combining the real and virtual worlds in industry, infrastructure,  and transportation. Show notes: CES keynote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C38ZX1BcGrE    Report with MIT: https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/digital-transformation/industrial-metaverse/the-emergent-industrial-metaverse.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAoKeuBhCoARIsAB4Wxte43FPQ5PFyb2FU_xJqud7MYbBZvDjz3PsTvxU5M-a-8rfrqRK3q1waAt1zEALw_wcB&acz=1&gad_source=1 Can the future of manufacturing be almost like playing a video game? In this Optimistic Insights episode, Barbara looks back to CES in January and presents Siemens’ vision for the Industrial Metaverse, breaking down Siemens AG CEO Roland Busch’s keynote speech. Prepare to learn about the key building blocks for making the industrial metaverse a reality, including digital twins, and the world-changing potential for combining the real and virtual worlds in industry, infrastructure,  and transportation.

Show notes:

CES keynote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C38ZX1BcGrE   

Report with MIT: https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/digital-transformation/industrial-metaverse/the-emergent-industrial-metaverse.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAoKeuBhCoARIsAB4Wxte43FPQ5PFyb2FU_xJqud7MYbBZvDjz3PsTvxU5M-a-8rfrqRK3q1waAt1zEALw_wcB&acz=1&gad_source=1

]]> 376 no What's Driving the New Industrial Revolution? https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/digitally-transforming-american-industry-the-manufacturing-tech-driving-a-more-sustainable-resilient-equitable-future/ Digital innovation is no longer limited to Silicon Valley. Some of the most exciting, and potentially world-changing, developments are happening in manufacturing plants across America as industrial automation systems interact with software and AI. What is the vision for applying tools that first emerged in consumer sectors in American industry? And what could the benefits be beyond forging an even more competitive, stronger U.S. manufacturing sector? To learn more, Barbara sits down with Del Costy, who leads Siemens’ work providing industrial technologies to U.S. manufacturers and the federal government. Listen to hear Del’s perspective, drawn from decades of industry experience, as he reflects on the changes he has seen during his career, including how platforms are democratizing advanced and emerging technologies.  Siemens Xcelerator: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/digital-transformation/xcelerator.html Virtual PLC: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/first-virtual-simatic-controller-enables-more-flexible-software-based-automation Metaverse demo and FREYR partnership: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/freyr-scale-battery-cell-gigafactory-production-siemens-xcelerator Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0000 What's Driving the New Industrial Revolution? full 53 Siemens USA Digital innovation is no longer limited to Silicon Valley. Some of the most exciting, and potentially world-changing, developments are happening in manufacturing plants across America as industrial automation systems interact with software and AI. What is the vision for applying tools that first emerged in consumer sectors in American industry? And what could the benefits be beyond forging an even more competitive, stronger U.S. manufacturing sector? To learn more, Barbara sits down with Del Costy, who leads Siemens’ work providing industrial technologies to U.S. manufacturers and the federal government. Listen to hear Del’s perspective, drawn from decades of industry experience, as he reflects on the changes he has seen during his career, including how platforms are democratizing advanced and emerging technologies.  Siemens Xcelerator: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/digital-transformation/xcelerator.html Virtual PLC: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/first-virtual-simatic-controller-enables-more-flexible-software-based-automation Metaverse demo and FREYR partnership: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/freyr-scale-battery-cell-gigafactory-production-siemens-xcelerator Digital innovation is no longer limited to Silicon Valley. Some of the most exciting, and potentially world-changing, developments are happening in manufacturing plants across America as industrial automation systems interact with software and AI. What is the vision for applying tools that first emerged in consumer sectors in American industry? And what could the benefits be beyond forging an even more competitive, stronger U.S. manufacturing sector? To learn more, Barbara sits down with Del Costy, who leads Siemens’ work providing industrial technologies to U.S. manufacturers and the federal government. Listen to hear Del’s perspective, drawn from decades of industry experience, as he reflects on the changes he has seen during his career, including how platforms are democratizing advanced and emerging technologies.  Siemens Xcelerator: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/digital-transformation/xcelerator.html Virtual PLC: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/first-virtual-simatic-controller-enables-more-flexible-software-based-automation Metaverse demo and FREYR partnership: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/freyr-scale-battery-cell-gigafactory-production-siemens-xcelerator Digital innovation is no longer limited to Silicon Valley. Some of the most exciting, and potentially world-changing, developments are happening in manufacturing plants across America as industrial automation systems interact with software and AI. What is the vision for applying tools that first emerged in consumer sectors in American industry? And what could the benefits be beyond forging an even more competitive, stronger U.S. manufacturing sector? To learn more, Barbara sits down with Del Costy, who leads Siemens’ work providing industrial technologies to U.S. manufacturers and the federal government. Listen to hear Del’s perspective, drawn from decades of industry experience, as he reflects on the changes he has seen during his career, including how platforms are democratizing advanced and emerging technologies. 

Siemens Xcelerator: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/digital-transformation/xcelerator.html

Virtual PLC: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/first-virtual-simatic-controller-enables-more-flexible-software-based-automation

Metaverse demo and FREYR partnership: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/freyr-scale-battery-cell-gigafactory-production-siemens-xcelerator

]]> 1469 no Optimistic Insights: The Unexpected Resurgence of American Manufacturing https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/optimistic-insights-the-unexpected-resurgence-of-american-manufacturing/ For decades, American manufacturing shifted to other countries. Now, it’s growing again in the United States. To launch a new “Optimistic Insights” series, Barbara outlines the trends such as emerging technologies and what she calls “glocalization” that are driving American manufacturing’s resurgence. This episode will help listeners to understand the convergence between the tech economy and American industry. Explore the bright future ahead for workers eager to help American manufacturing lead the way in innovation, sustainability and prosperity. Show notes: Investing in American manufacturing: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231103426573/en/Siemens-to-invest-more-than-US500-million-in-U.S.-manufacturing-for-critical-infrastructure-in-2023 Industrial technologies expanding what’s humanly possible: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/topic-areas/industrial-automation.html    Tue, 09 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Optimistic Insights: The Unexpected Resurgence of American Manufacturing full 52 Siemens USA For decades, American manufacturing shifted to other countries. Now, it’s growing again in the United States. To launch a new “Optimistic Insights” series, Barbara outlines the trends such as emerging technologies and what she calls “glocalization” that are driving American manufacturing’s resurgence. This episode will help listeners to understand the convergence between the tech economy and American industry. Explore the bright future ahead for workers eager to help American manufacturing lead the way in innovation, sustainability and prosperity. Show notes: Investing in American manufacturing: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231103426573/en/Siemens-to-invest-more-than-US500-million-in-U.S.-manufacturing-for-critical-infrastructure-in-2023 Industrial technologies expanding what’s humanly possible: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/topic-areas/industrial-automation.html    For decades, American manufacturing shifted to other countries. Now, it’s growing again in the United States. To launch a new “Optimistic Insights” series, Barbara outlines the trends such as emerging technologies and what she calls “glocalization” that are driving American manufacturing’s resurgence. This episode will help listeners to understand the convergence between the tech economy and American industry. Explore the bright future ahead for workers eager to help American manufacturing lead the way in innovation, sustainability and prosperity. Show notes: Investing in American manufacturing: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231103426573/en/Siemens-to-invest-more-than-US500-million-in-U.S.-manufacturing-for-critical-infrastructure-in-2023 Industrial technologies expanding what’s humanly possible: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/topic-areas/industrial-automation.html    For decades, American manufacturing shifted to other countries. Now, it’s growing again in the United States. To launch a new “Optimistic Insights” series, Barbara outlines the trends such as emerging technologies and what she calls “glocalization” that are driving American manufacturing’s resurgence. This episode will help listeners to understand the convergence between the tech economy and American industry. Explore the bright future ahead for workers eager to help American manufacturing lead the way in innovation, sustainability and prosperity.

Show notes:

Investing in American manufacturing: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231103426573/en/Siemens-to-invest-more-than-US500-million-in-U.S.-manufacturing-for-critical-infrastructure-in-2023

Industrial technologies expanding what’s humanly possible: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/topic-areas/industrial-automation.html

  

]]> 444 no Gen Z and the power of multigenerational teams https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/gen-z-and-the-power-of-multigenerational-teams/ Older generations have often misunderstood younger generations. And yet, as the U.S. workforce ages, the value of multigenerational teams will continue to grow. In this episode, Barbara talks with university recruiter Sophie Nicholas and intern Adrian Vasquez. You will learn about the workplace culture that Gen Z is shaping and what they hope to learn as the youngest of the five generations now in the workforce.   Show notes: Jobs at Siemens: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/jobs.html Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0000 Gen Z and the power of multigenerational teams full 51 Siemens USA Older generations have often misunderstood younger generations. And yet, as the U.S. workforce ages, the value of multigenerational teams will continue to grow. In this episode, Barbara talks with university recruiter Sophie Nicholas and intern Adrian Vasquez. You will learn about the workplace culture that Gen Z is shaping and what they hope to learn as the youngest of the five generations now in the workforce.   Show notes: Jobs at Siemens: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/jobs.html Older generations have often misunderstood younger generations. And yet, as the U.S. workforce ages, the value of multigenerational teams will continue to grow. In this episode, Barbara talks with university recruiter Sophie Nicholas and intern Adrian Vasquez. You will learn about the workplace culture that Gen Z is shaping and what they hope to learn as the youngest of the five generations now in the workforce.   Show notes: Jobs at Siemens: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/jobs.html Older generations have often misunderstood younger generations. And yet, as the U.S. workforce ages, the value of multigenerational teams will continue to grow. In this episode, Barbara talks with university recruiter Sophie Nicholas and intern Adrian Vasquez. You will learn about the workplace culture that Gen Z is shaping and what they hope to learn as the youngest of the five generations now in the workforce.  

Show notes:

Jobs at Siemens: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/jobs.html

]]> 1942 no COP28 and the keys to accelerating climate solutions https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/cop28-and-the-keys-to-accelerating-climate-solutions/ Successfully addressing the climate crisis requires significant progress by 2030. Will we get there? Christiana Figueres, a former UN climate leader who led the process securing the Paris Climate Agreement, offers expert perspective, defining the current state of the problem and how we can grow our ability to rapidly put solutions into action. Prepare to be uplifted about what’s possible and to learn about critical climate priorities slated for the UN climate conference COP28. Christiana is a Founding Partner of Global Optimism, co-presenter of climate podcast Outrage + Optimism, and co-author of "The Future We Choose: The Stubborn Optimist's Guide to the Climate Crisis." Show notes: Christiana's TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/christiana_figueres_the_inside_story_of_the_paris_climate_agreement?language=en Outrage + Optimism: https://www.outrageandoptimism.org/ Accelerating carbon reduction: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/sustainability.html       Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:23:03 -0000 COP28 and the keys to accelerating climate solutions full 50 Siemens USA Successfully addressing the climate crisis requires significant progress by 2030. Will we get there? Christiana Figueres, a former UN climate leader who led the process securing the Paris Climate Agreement, offers expert perspective, defining the current state of the problem and how we can grow our ability to rapidly put solutions into action. Prepare to be uplifted about what’s possible and to learn about critical climate priorities slated for the UN climate conference COP28. Christiana is a Founding Partner of Global Optimism, co-presenter of climate podcast Outrage + Optimism, and co-author of "The Future We Choose: The Stubborn Optimist's Guide to the Climate Crisis." Show notes: Christiana's TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/christiana_figueres_the_inside_story_of_the_paris_climate_agreement?language=en Outrage + Optimism: https://www.outrageandoptimism.org/ Accelerating carbon reduction: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/sustainability.html       Successfully addressing the climate crisis requires significant progress by 2030. Will we get there? Christiana Figueres, a former UN climate leader who led the process securing the Paris Climate Agreement, offers expert perspective, defining the current state of the problem and how we can grow our ability to rapidly put solutions into action. Prepare to be uplifted about what’s possible and to learn about critical climate priorities slated for the UN climate conference COP28. Christiana is a Founding Partner of Global Optimism, co-presenter of climate podcast Outrage + Optimism, and co-author of "The Future We Choose: The Stubborn Optimist's Guide to the Climate Crisis." Show notes: Christiana's TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/christiana_figueres_the_inside_story_of_the_paris_climate_agreement?language=en Outrage + Optimism: https://www.outrageandoptimism.org/ Accelerating carbon reduction: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/sustainability.html       Successfully addressing the climate crisis requires significant progress by 2030. Will we get there? Christiana Figueres, a former UN climate leader who led the process securing the Paris Climate Agreement, offers expert perspective, defining the current state of the problem and how we can grow our ability to rapidly put solutions into action. Prepare to be uplifted about what’s possible and to learn about critical climate priorities slated for the UN climate conference COP28.

Christiana is a Founding Partner of Global Optimism, co-presenter of climate podcast Outrage + Optimism, and co-author of "The Future We Choose: The Stubborn Optimist's Guide to the Climate Crisis."

Show notes:

Christiana's TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/christiana_figueres_the_inside_story_of_the_paris_climate_agreement?language=en

Outrage + Optimism: https://www.outrageandoptimism.org/

Accelerating carbon reduction: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/sustainability.html

 

 

 

]]> 2200 no ARPA-I and the path to greener, safer transportation https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/arpa-i-and-the-path-to-greener-safer-transportation/ Imagine self-healing concrete or traffic lights with “eyes” that save lives in crosswalks. Technology startup leaders join Barbara to discuss breakthrough innovations that could be accelerated by the launch of a new White House initiative: Advanced Research Projects Agency – Infrastructure (ARPA-I). Listen for inspiring, detailed insights from Ginger Krieg Dosier, Founder and Board Member, Biomason, and Angus Pacala, CEO, Ouster, as they discuss the power of applying emerging technologies and fresh R&D investment to transportation infrastructure. Show notes: White House fact sheet: https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-updates/2023/06/13/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-new-actions-hosts-inaugural-arpa-i-summit-to-highlight-the-next-generation-of-transportation-infrastructure-innovation-for-americans/ Ouster: https://ouster.com/ Biomason: https://biomason.com/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000 ARPA-I and the path to greener, safer transportation full 49 Siemens USA Imagine self-healing concrete or traffic lights with “eyes” that save lives in crosswalks. Technology startup leaders join Barbara to discuss breakthrough innovations that could be accelerated by the launch of a new White House initiative: Advanced Research Projects Agency – Infrastructure (ARPA-I). Listen for inspiring, detailed insights from Ginger Krieg Dosier, Founder and Board Member, Biomason, and Angus Pacala, CEO, Ouster, as they discuss the power of applying emerging technologies and fresh R&D investment to transportation infrastructure. Show notes: White House fact sheet: https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-updates/2023/06/13/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-new-actions-hosts-inaugural-arpa-i-summit-to-highlight-the-next-generation-of-transportation-infrastructure-innovation-for-americans/ Ouster: https://ouster.com/ Biomason: https://biomason.com/ Imagine self-healing concrete or traffic lights with “eyes” that save lives in crosswalks. Technology startup leaders join Barbara to discuss breakthrough innovations that could be accelerated by the launch of a new White House initiative: Advanced Research Projects Agency – Infrastructure (ARPA-I). Listen for inspiring, detailed insights from Ginger Krieg Dosier, Founder and Board Member, Biomason, and Angus Pacala, CEO, Ouster, as they discuss the power of applying emerging technologies and fresh R&D investment to transportation infrastructure. Show notes: White House fact sheet: https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-updates/2023/06/13/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-new-actions-hosts-inaugural-arpa-i-summit-to-highlight-the-next-generation-of-transportation-infrastructure-innovation-for-americans/ Ouster: https://ouster.com/ Biomason: https://biomason.com/ Imagine self-healing concrete or traffic lights with “eyes” that save lives in crosswalks. Technology startup leaders join Barbara to discuss breakthrough innovations that could be accelerated by the launch of a new White House initiative: Advanced Research Projects Agency – Infrastructure (ARPA-I). Listen for inspiring, detailed insights from Ginger Krieg Dosier, Founder and Board Member, Biomason, and Angus Pacala, CEO, Ouster, as they discuss the power of applying emerging technologies and fresh R&D investment to transportation infrastructure.

Show notes:

White House fact sheet: https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-updates/2023/06/13/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-new-actions-hosts-inaugural-arpa-i-summit-to-highlight-the-next-generation-of-transportation-infrastructure-innovation-for-americans/

Ouster: https://ouster.com/

Biomason: https://biomason.com/

]]> 2215 no Green Radiology and decarbonizing healthcare https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/green-radiology-and-decarbonizing-healthcare/ With American healthcare representing 10% of U.S. carbon emissions, decarbonizing hospitals and healthcare systems promises to deliver meaningful climate action. In this episode, Barbara brings listeners inside an innovative project reducing energy usage in imaging at University of California San Francisco (UCSF). The solutions will not only help to support decarbonization but yield immediate operational savings for hospitals and healthcare systems recovering financially from the pandemic. Guests are Dr. Sean Woolen, USCF’s Assistant Professor for Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging and Director of the Green Radiology, and Jerry Folsom, Global Head of Digital Portfolio for Healthcare and Life Science, Siemens Smart Infrastructure. Show notes: Study results: https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-us/press-room/press-releases/greenradiology Smart healthcare: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/markets/healthcare.html Press release: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/usa/siemens-helps-put-sustainability-forefront-medical-imaging-care.html Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000 Green Radiology and decarbonizing healthcare full 48 Siemens USA With American healthcare representing 10% of U.S. carbon emissions, decarbonizing hospitals and healthcare systems promises to deliver meaningful climate action. In this episode, Barbara brings listeners inside an innovative project reducing energy usage in imaging at University of California San Francisco (UCSF). The solutions will not only help to support decarbonization but yield immediate operational savings for hospitals and healthcare systems recovering financially from the pandemic. Guests are Dr. Sean Woolen, USCF’s Assistant Professor for Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging and Director of the Green Radiology, and Jerry Folsom, Global Head of Digital Portfolio for Healthcare and Life Science, Siemens Smart Infrastructure. Show notes: Study results: https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-us/press-room/press-releases/greenradiology Smart healthcare: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/markets/healthcare.html Press release: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/usa/siemens-helps-put-sustainability-forefront-medical-imaging-care.html With American healthcare representing 10% of U.S. carbon emissions, decarbonizing hospitals and healthcare systems promises to deliver meaningful climate action. In this episode, Barbara brings listeners inside an innovative project reducing energy usage in imaging at University of California San Francisco (UCSF). The solutions will not only help to support decarbonization but yield immediate operational savings for hospitals and healthcare systems recovering financially from the pandemic. Guests are Dr. Sean Woolen, USCF’s Assistant Professor for Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging and Director of the Green Radiology, and Jerry Folsom, Global Head of Digital Portfolio for Healthcare and Life Science, Siemens Smart Infrastructure. Show notes: Study results: https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-us/press-room/press-releases/greenradiology Smart healthcare: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/markets/healthcare.html Press release: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/usa/siemens-helps-put-sustainability-forefront-medical-imaging-care.html With American healthcare representing 10% of U.S. carbon emissions, decarbonizing hospitals and healthcare systems promises to deliver meaningful climate action. In this episode, Barbara brings listeners inside an innovative project reducing energy usage in imaging at University of California San Francisco (UCSF). The solutions will not only help to support decarbonization but yield immediate operational savings for hospitals and healthcare systems recovering financially from the pandemic. Guests are Dr. Sean Woolen, USCF’s Assistant Professor for Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging and Director of the Green Radiology, and Jerry Folsom, Global Head of Digital Portfolio for Healthcare and Life Science, Siemens Smart Infrastructure.

Show notes:

Study results: https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-us/press-room/press-releases/greenradiology

Smart healthcare: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/markets/healthcare.html

Press release: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/usa/siemens-helps-put-sustainability-forefront-medical-imaging-care.html

]]> 1581 no Sustainable beer brewing and scaling climate solutions https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/sustainable-beer-brewing-and-scaling-climate-solutions/ Effective partnerships between large companies and startups can accelerate net-zero strategies and even produce cost savings that strengthen the business case. Recording from the TED Countdown Summit, Barbara talks to Maisie Devine, Executive Director of Sustainable Innovation at AB InBev and Founder of the award-winning 100+ Accelerator program, which is building an ecosystem of partners delivering breakthrough advancements in supply chain decarbonization. They share takeaways from the conference and introduce listeners to a unique vertical farming project that could remake hops production. Siemens is a member of the TED Future Forum, a TED Countdown initiative focused on the role of business in accelerating solutions to the climate crisis.    Show notes:  100+ Accelerator: https://www.ab-inbev.com/sustainability/100-accelerator/  Vertical farming: https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/stories/industry/2023/vertical-farming-controlled-environment-agriculture-cea-digital-transformation-sustainability-80-acres-farms.html  Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0000 Sustainable beer brewing and scaling climate solutions full 47 Siemens USA Effective partnerships between large companies and startups can accelerate net-zero strategies and even produce cost savings that strengthen the business case. Recording from the TED Countdown Summit, Barbara talks to Maisie Devine, Executive Director of Sustainable Innovation at AB InBev and Founder of the award-winning 100+ Accelerator program, which is building an ecosystem of partners delivering breakthrough advancements in supply chain decarbonization. They share takeaways from the conference and introduce listeners to a unique vertical farming project that could remake hops production. Siemens is a member of the TED Future Forum, a TED Countdown initiative focused on the role of business in accelerating solutions to the climate crisis.    Show notes:  100+ Accelerator: https://www.ab-inbev.com/sustainability/100-accelerator/  Vertical farming: https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/stories/industry/2023/vertical-farming-controlled-environment-agriculture-cea-digital-transformation-sustainability-80-acres-farms.html  Effective partnerships between large companies and startups can accelerate net-zero strategies and even produce cost savings that strengthen the business case. Recording from the TED Countdown Summit, Barbara talks to Maisie Devine, Executive Director of Sustainable Innovation at AB InBev and Founder of the award-winning 100+ Accelerator program, which is building an ecosystem of partners delivering breakthrough advancements in supply chain decarbonization. They share takeaways from the conference and introduce listeners to a unique vertical farming project that could remake hops production. Siemens is a member of the TED Future Forum, a TED Countdown initiative focused on the role of business in accelerating solutions to the climate crisis.    Show notes:  100+ Accelerator: https://www.ab-inbev.com/sustainability/100-accelerator/  Vertical farming: https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/stories/industry/2023/vertical-farming-controlled-environment-agriculture-cea-digital-transformation-sustainability-80-acres-farms.html  Effective partnerships between large companies and startups can accelerate net-zero strategies and even produce cost savings that strengthen the business case. Recording from the TED Countdown Summit, Barbara talks to Maisie Devine, Executive Director of Sustainable Innovation at AB InBev and Founder of the award-winning 100+ Accelerator program, which is building an ecosystem of partners delivering breakthrough advancements in supply chain decarbonization. They share takeaways from the conference and introduce listeners to a unique vertical farming project that could remake hops production. Siemens is a member of the TED Future Forum, a TED Countdown initiative focused on the role of business in accelerating solutions to the climate crisis.   

Show notes: 

100+ Accelerator: https://www.ab-inbev.com/sustainability/100-accelerator/ 

Vertical farming: https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/stories/industry/2023/vertical-farming-controlled-environment-agriculture-cea-digital-transformation-sustainability-80-acres-farms.html 

]]> 1781 no The real purpose of industrial automation https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/the-real-purpose-of-industrial-automation/ Barbara shares her keynote speech from May’s Automate conference in Detroit. Show notes: Siemens and FREYR: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/freyr-scale-battery-cell-gigafactory-production-siemens-xcelerator  Advanced Manufacturing: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/topic-areas/advanced-manufacturing.html Optimizing Battery Production: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/topic-areas/advanced-manufacturing/large-battery-manufacturing.html Thu, 22 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0000 The real purpose of industrial automation full 46 Siemens USA Barbara shares her keynote speech from May’s Automate conference in Detroit. Show notes: Siemens and FREYR: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/freyr-scale-battery-cell-gigafactory-production-siemens-xcelerator  Advanced Manufacturing: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/topic-areas/advanced-manufacturing.html Optimizing Battery Production: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/topic-areas/advanced-manufacturing/large-battery-manufacturing.html Barbara shares her keynote speech from May’s Automate conference in Detroit. Show notes: Siemens and FREYR: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/freyr-scale-battery-cell-gigafactory-production-siemens-xcelerator  Advanced Manufacturing: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/topic-areas/advanced-manufacturing.html Optimizing Battery Production: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/topic-areas/advanced-manufacturing/large-battery-manufacturing.html Barbara shares her keynote speech from May’s Automate conference in Detroit.

Show notes:

Siemens and FREYR: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/freyr-scale-battery-cell-gigafactory-production-siemens-xcelerator

 Advanced Manufacturing: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/topic-areas/advanced-manufacturing.html

Optimizing Battery Production: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/topic-areas/advanced-manufacturing/large-battery-manufacturing.html

]]> 1968 no How to optimize for change https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/how-to-optimize-for-change/ Barbara reflects on how her ideas about leadership changed during the pandemic by sharing an audio version of her recent leadership essay, The Greatest Gift We Can Give Our Organizations. Show Notes: Comment on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/greatest-gift-we-can-give-our-organizations-barbara-humpton/ Art of Leading Interview: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/key-role-leaders-help-people-understand-what-good-looks-adam-bryant/?trackingId=gXb6mof6ZeWLcKVC6p4P1w%3D%3D Barbara’s 2021 leadership essay: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-fell-ill-covid-19-shutdowns-began-heres-what-taught-barbara-humpton/ Mon, 24 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0000 How to optimize for change full 45 Siemens USA Barbara reflects on how her ideas about leadership changed during the pandemic by sharing an audio version of her recent leadership essay, The Greatest Gift We Can Give Our Organizations. Show Notes: Comment on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/greatest-gift-we-can-give-our-organizations-barbara-humpton/ Art of Leading Interview: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/key-role-leaders-help-people-understand-what-good-looks-adam-bryant/?trackingId=gXb6mof6ZeWLcKVC6p4P1w%3D%3D Barbara’s 2021 leadership essay: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-fell-ill-covid-19-shutdowns-began-heres-what-taught-barbara-humpton/ Barbara reflects on how her ideas about leadership changed during the pandemic by sharing an audio version of her recent leadership essay, The Greatest Gift We Can Give Our Organizations. Show Notes: Comment on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/greatest-gift-we-can-give-our-organizations-barbara-humpton/ Art of Leading Interview: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/key-role-leaders-help-people-understand-what-good-looks-adam-bryant/?trackingId=gXb6mof6ZeWLcKVC6p4P1w%3D%3D Barbara’s 2021 leadership essay: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-fell-ill-covid-19-shutdowns-began-heres-what-taught-barbara-humpton/ Barbara reflects on how her ideas about leadership changed during the pandemic by sharing an audio version of her recent leadership essay, The Greatest Gift We Can Give Our Organizations.

Show Notes:

Comment on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/greatest-gift-we-can-give-our-organizations-barbara-humpton/

Art of Leading Interview: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/key-role-leaders-help-people-understand-what-good-looks-adam-bryant/?trackingId=gXb6mof6ZeWLcKVC6p4P1w%3D%3D

Barbara’s 2021 leadership essay: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-fell-ill-covid-19-shutdowns-began-heres-what-taught-barbara-humpton/

]]> 433 no Cracking the code: How to transform industry and infrastructure https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/cracking-the-code-how-to-transform-industry-and-infrastructure/ Siemens CEO Roland Busch joins Barbara to discuss “glocalization” and how to scale technologies shaping a better tomorrow as industry and infrastructure become more productive and sustainable.  Show notes:   Roland on glocalization: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/01/globalization-isn-t-working-but-glocalization-can-davos2023/  Siemens Xcelerator and Industrial Metaverse: https://new.siemens.com/global/en/company/insights.html  Roland’s annual shareholders meeting speech: https://assets.new.siemens.com/siemens/assets/api/uuid:44ea0485-0c69-4005-be07-ae7364cf41aa/Roland-Busch-HV-Rede-2023-EN.pdf  Rail Manufacturing Announcement: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-mobility-invest-220-million-north-carolina-rail-manufacturing-facility  Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0000 Cracking the code: How to transform industry and infrastructure full 44 Siemens USA Siemens CEO Roland Busch joins Barbara to discuss “glocalization” and how to scale technologies shaping a better tomorrow as industry and infrastructure become more productive and sustainable.  Show notes:   Roland on glocalization: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/01/globalization-isn-t-working-but-glocalization-can-davos2023/  Siemens Xcelerator and Industrial Metaverse: https://new.siemens.com/global/en/company/insights.html  Roland’s annual shareholders meeting speech: https://assets.new.siemens.com/siemens/assets/api/uuid:44ea0485-0c69-4005-be07-ae7364cf41aa/Roland-Busch-HV-Rede-2023-EN.pdf  Rail Manufacturing Announcement: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-mobility-invest-220-million-north-carolina-rail-manufacturing-facility  Siemens CEO Roland Busch joins Barbara to discuss “glocalization” and how to scale technologies shaping a better tomorrow as industry and infrastructure become more productive and sustainable.  Show notes:   Roland on glocalization: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/01/globalization-isn-t-working-but-glocalization-can-davos2023/  Siemens Xcelerator and Industrial Metaverse: https://new.siemens.com/global/en/company/insights.html  Roland’s annual shareholders meeting speech: https://assets.new.siemens.com/siemens/assets/api/uuid:44ea0485-0c69-4005-be07-ae7364cf41aa/Roland-Busch-HV-Rede-2023-EN.pdf  Rail Manufacturing Announcement: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-mobility-invest-220-million-north-carolina-rail-manufacturing-facility  Siemens CEO Roland Busch joins Barbara to discuss “glocalization” and how to scale technologies shaping a better tomorrow as industry and infrastructure become more productive and sustainable. 

Show notes:  

Roland on glocalization: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/01/globalization-isn-t-working-but-glocalization-can-davos2023/ 

Siemens Xcelerator and Industrial Metaverse: https://new.siemens.com/global/en/company/insights.html 

Roland’s annual shareholders meeting speech: https://assets.new.siemens.com/siemens/assets/api/uuid:44ea0485-0c69-4005-be07-ae7364cf41aa/Roland-Busch-HV-Rede-2023-EN.pdf 

Rail Manufacturing Announcement: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-mobility-invest-220-million-north-carolina-rail-manufacturing-facility 

]]> 1842 no A turning point for the electric grid https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/a-turning-point-for-the-electric-grid/ The U.S. power grid has been called both the “greatest machine ever built” and the “great enabler” of our greatest innovations. But can we successfully reinvent it? In this decade of action, with technology companies stepping up and new federal climate and infrastructure laws moving forward that each focus on power grid modernization, Barbara is joined by Karen Wayland, CEO, Gridwise Alliance. Karen is a recognized expert in national energy and environmental policy who has served in leadership positions at the highest levels of government and nonprofits. Show notes: Gridwise Alliance: https://gridwise.org/ Grid Modernization: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/bipartisan-infrastructure.html      Tue, 21 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0000 A turning point for the electric grid full 43 Siemens USA The U.S. power grid has been called both the “greatest machine ever built” and the “great enabler” of our greatest innovations. But can we successfully reinvent it? In this decade of action, with technology companies stepping up and new federal climate and infrastructure laws moving forward that each focus on power grid modernization, Barbara is joined by Karen Wayland, CEO, Gridwise Alliance. Karen is a recognized expert in national energy and environmental policy who has served in leadership positions at the highest levels of government and nonprofits. Show notes: Gridwise Alliance: https://gridwise.org/ Grid Modernization: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/bipartisan-infrastructure.html      The U.S. power grid has been called both the “greatest machine ever built” and the “great enabler” of our greatest innovations. But can we successfully reinvent it? In this decade of action, with technology companies stepping up and new federal climate and infrastructure laws moving forward that each focus on power grid modernization, Barbara is joined by Karen Wayland, CEO, Gridwise Alliance. Karen is a recognized expert in national energy and environmental policy who has served in leadership positions at the highest levels of government and nonprofits. Show notes: Gridwise Alliance: https://gridwise.org/ Grid Modernization: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/bipartisan-infrastructure.html      The U.S. power grid has been called both the “greatest machine ever built” and the “great enabler” of our greatest innovations. But can we successfully reinvent it? In this decade of action, with technology companies stepping up and new federal climate and infrastructure laws moving forward that each focus on power grid modernization, Barbara is joined by Karen Wayland, CEO, Gridwise Alliance. Karen is a recognized expert in national energy and environmental policy who has served in leadership positions at the highest levels of government and nonprofits.

Show notes:

Gridwise Alliance: https://gridwise.org/

Grid Modernization: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/bipartisan-infrastructure.html

 

  

]]> 1712 no Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: What’s next? https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/bipartisan-infrastructure-law-what-s-next/ Clarence Anthony, CEO and Executive Director, National League of Cities, joins the podcast to provide a local perspective on the deployment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. With many communities directly accessing federal infrastructure funds for the first time, Anthony outlines priorities for cities, towns, and villages nationwide.       Show Notes:    NLC Bipartisan Infrastructure Law resources: https://www.nlc.org/initiative/ready-to-rebuild/  Siemens Bipartisan Infrastructure Law resources: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/bipartisan-infrastructure.html  Youth Excel: https://www.nlc.org/initiative/youth-excel/#:~:text=To%20support%20cities'%20efforts%20to,Youth%20Economic%20Recovery%20and%20Empowerment.  Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: What’s next? full 42 Siemens USA Clarence Anthony, CEO and Executive Director, National League of Cities, joins the podcast to provide a local perspective on the deployment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. With many communities directly accessing federal infrastructure funds for the first time, Anthony outlines priorities for cities, towns, and villages nationwide.       Show Notes:    NLC Bipartisan Infrastructure Law resources: https://www.nlc.org/initiative/ready-to-rebuild/  Siemens Bipartisan Infrastructure Law resources: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/bipartisan-infrastructure.html  Youth Excel: https://www.nlc.org/initiative/youth-excel/#:~:text=To%20support%20cities'%20efforts%20to,Youth%20Economic%20Recovery%20and%20Empowerment.  Clarence Anthony, CEO and Executive Director, National League of Cities, joins the podcast to provide a local perspective on the deployment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. With many communities directly accessing federal infrastructure funds for the first time, Anthony outlines priorities for cities, towns, and villages nationwide.       Show Notes:    NLC Bipartisan Infrastructure Law resources: https://www.nlc.org/initiative/ready-to-rebuild/  Siemens Bipartisan Infrastructure Law resources: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/bipartisan-infrastructure.html  Youth Excel: https://www.nlc.org/initiative/youth-excel/#:~:text=To%20support%20cities'%20efforts%20to,Youth%20Economic%20Recovery%20and%20Empowerment.  Clarence Anthony, CEO and Executive Director, National League of Cities, joins the podcast to provide a local perspective on the deployment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. With many communities directly accessing federal infrastructure funds for the first time, Anthony outlines priorities for cities, towns, and villages nationwide.     

 Show Notes:   

]]> 2075 no The power of psychological safety https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-psychological-safety/ For the last episode of 2022, Barbara is joined by Dr. Connie Hadley, an organizational psychologist and founder of the Institute for Life at Work, to discuss how to build stronger, more innovative teams. Building on the show’s core theme of optimism and last year’s episode on growth mindset, this conversation unpacks how work cultures rooted in trust and psychological safety foster individual resilience and wellbeing. The outcome? Work environments more conducive to healthy risk taking that lead to growth and more impactful results. Show notes: Psychological Safety 101: https://www.institutelifework.org/topic-briefings/psychologicalsafety    Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:30:00 -0000 The power of psychological safety full 41 Siemens USA For the last episode of 2022, Barbara is joined by Dr. Connie Hadley, an organizational psychologist and founder of the Institute for Life at Work, to discuss how to build stronger, more innovative teams. Building on the show’s core theme of optimism and last year’s episode on growth mindset, this conversation unpacks how work cultures rooted in trust and psychological safety foster individual resilience and wellbeing. The outcome? Work environments more conducive to healthy risk taking that lead to growth and more impactful results. Show notes: Psychological Safety 101: https://www.institutelifework.org/topic-briefings/psychologicalsafety    For the last episode of 2022, Barbara is joined by Dr. Connie Hadley, an organizational psychologist and founder of the Institute for Life at Work, to discuss how to build stronger, more innovative teams. Building on the show’s core theme of optimism and last year’s episode on growth mindset, this conversation unpacks how work cultures rooted in trust and psychological safety foster individual resilience and wellbeing. The outcome? Work environments more conducive to healthy risk taking that lead to growth and more impactful results. Show notes: Psychological Safety 101: https://www.institutelifework.org/topic-briefings/psychologicalsafety    For the last episode of 2022, Barbara is joined by Dr. Connie Hadley, an organizational psychologist and founder of the Institute for Life at Work, to discuss how to build stronger, more innovative teams. Building on the show’s core theme of optimism and last year’s episode on growth mindset, this conversation unpacks how work cultures rooted in trust and psychological safety foster individual resilience and wellbeing. The outcome? Work environments more conducive to healthy risk taking that lead to growth and more impactful results.

Show notes:

Psychological Safety 101: https://www.institutelifework.org/topic-briefings/psychologicalsafety   

]]> 1904 no A model microgrid in Bronzeville https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/a-model-microgrid-in-bronzeville/ Barbara visits a groundbreaking microgrid project in the South Side Chicago neighborhood of Bronzeville. Features interviews with ComEd CEO Gil Quiniones and Paul Pabst, who leads ComEd’s Smart Grid department. SHOW NOTES:  Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecvUf5sdOJs&list=PLF415F6CFBF8D6A91&index=2 Microgrids opportunities in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/bipartisan-infrastructure.html   Tue, 29 Nov 2022 11:30:00 -0000 A model microgrid in Bronzeville full 40 Siemens USA Barbara visits a groundbreaking microgrid project in the South Side Chicago neighborhood of Bronzeville. Features interviews with ComEd CEO Gil Quiniones and Paul Pabst, who leads ComEd’s Smart Grid department. SHOW NOTES:  Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecvUf5sdOJs&list=PLF415F6CFBF8D6A91&index=2 Microgrids opportunities in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/bipartisan-infrastructure.html   Barbara visits a groundbreaking microgrid project in the South Side Chicago neighborhood of Bronzeville. Features interviews with ComEd CEO Gil Quiniones and Paul Pabst, who leads ComEd’s Smart Grid department. SHOW NOTES:  Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecvUf5sdOJs&list=PLF415F6CFBF8D6A91&index=2 Microgrids opportunities in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/bipartisan-infrastructure.html   Barbara visits a groundbreaking microgrid project in the South Side Chicago neighborhood of Bronzeville. Features interviews with ComEd CEO Gil Quiniones and Paul Pabst, who leads ComEd’s Smart Grid department.

SHOW NOTES: 

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecvUf5sdOJs&list=PLF415F6CFBF8D6A91&index=2

Microgrids opportunities in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/bipartisan-infrastructure.html

 

]]> 1256 no Climate action: how to achieve ‘drawdown’ https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/climate-action-how-to-achieve-drawdown/ Chad Frischmann is the co-author of the New York Times best-seller “Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming.” He also pioneered Project Drawdown and is now the founder of a new organization called Regenerative Intelligence. Barbara and Chad explore how to achieve a moment in time when the concentration of atmospheric greenhouse gases begins to decline annually and what a regenerative future looks like. Learn about the impact of tech solutions that can be immediately deployed, and the potential for further innovation.  Show Notes:  Regenerative Intelligence: https://regenintel.earth/  Project Drawdown: https://drawdown.org/  TED Talk (100 solutions to reverse global warming): https://www.ted.com/talks/chad_frischmann_100_solutions_to_reverse_global_warming?language=en  Siemens and Environmental Action: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/environmental-society-governance/environmental-action.html  Fri, 16 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000 Climate action: how to achieve ‘drawdown’ full 39 Siemens USA Chad Frischmann is the co-author of the New York Times best-seller “Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming.” He also pioneered Project Drawdown and is now the founder of a new organization called Regenerative Intelligence. Barbara and Chad explore how to achieve a moment in time when the concentration of atmospheric greenhouse gases begins to decline annually and what a regenerative future looks like. Learn about the impact of tech solutions that can be immediately deployed, and the potential for further innovation.  Show Notes:  Regenerative Intelligence: https://regenintel.earth/  Project Drawdown: https://drawdown.org/  TED Talk (100 solutions to reverse global warming): https://www.ted.com/talks/chad_frischmann_100_solutions_to_reverse_global_warming?language=en  Siemens and Environmental Action: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/environmental-society-governance/environmental-action.html  Chad Frischmann is the co-author of the New York Times best-seller “Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming.” He also pioneered Project Drawdown and is now the founder of a new organization called Regenerative Intelligence. Barbara and Chad explore how to achieve a moment in time when the concentration of atmospheric greenhouse gases begins to decline annually and what a regenerative future looks like. Learn about the impact of tech solutions that can be immediately deployed, and the potential for further innovation.  Show Notes:  Regenerative Intelligence: https://regenintel.earth/  Project Drawdown: https://drawdown.org/  TED Talk (100 solutions to reverse global warming): https://www.ted.com/talks/chad_frischmann_100_solutions_to_reverse_global_warming?language=en  Siemens and Environmental Action: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/environmental-society-governance/environmental-action.html  Chad Frischmann is the co-author of the New York Times best-seller “Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming.” He also pioneered Project Drawdown and is now the founder of a new organization called Regenerative Intelligence. Barbara and Chad explore how to achieve a moment in time when the concentration of atmospheric greenhouse gases begins to decline annually and what a regenerative future looks like. Learn about the impact of tech solutions that can be immediately deployed, and the potential for further innovation. 

Show Notes: 

Regenerative Intelligence: https://regenintel.earth/ 

Project Drawdown: https://drawdown.org/ 

TED Talk (100 solutions to reverse global warming): https://www.ted.com/talks/chad_frischmann_100_solutions_to_reverse_global_warming?language=en 

Siemens and Environmental Action: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/environmental-society-governance/environmental-action.html 

]]> 1216 no Accelerating America’s electric future https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/accelerating-america-s-electric-future/ Barbara brings listeners inside a United for Infrastructure event focused on accelerating electric vehicle deployment and grid modernization in North Carolina, with commentary from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper; Brian Savoy, Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer for Duke Energy; and Charles Lattuca, President and CEO of GoTriangle, which provides bus services in North Carolina’s Research Triangle region.  Show notes:  Electrifying North Carolina transit: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/press-releases/smart-infrastructure/siemens-advances-north-carolinas-electric-transit-efforts.html  Volkswagen and Siemens invest in Electrify America: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/volkswagen-and-siemens-invest-electrify-americas-ambitious-growth-plan?spr_cid=120_12955&spr_pid=300000303245101&linkId=300000002778471  Acting on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/building-for-a-changing-tomorrow.html  Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0000 Accelerating America’s electric future full 38 Siemens USA Barbara brings listeners inside a United for Infrastructure event focused on accelerating electric vehicle deployment and grid modernization in North Carolina, with commentary from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper; Brian Savoy, Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer for Duke Energy; and Charles Lattuca, President and CEO of GoTriangle, which provides bus services in North Carolina’s Research Triangle region.  Show notes:  Electrifying North Carolina transit: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/press-releases/smart-infrastructure/siemens-advances-north-carolinas-electric-transit-efforts.html  Volkswagen and Siemens invest in Electrify America: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/volkswagen-and-siemens-invest-electrify-americas-ambitious-growth-plan?spr_cid=120_12955&spr_pid=300000303245101&linkId=300000002778471  Acting on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/building-for-a-changing-tomorrow.html  Barbara brings listeners inside a United for Infrastructure event focused on accelerating electric vehicle deployment and grid modernization in North Carolina, with commentary from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper; Brian Savoy, Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer for Duke Energy; and Charles Lattuca, President and CEO of GoTriangle, which provides bus services in North Carolina’s Research Triangle region.  Show notes:  Electrifying North Carolina transit: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/press-releases/smart-infrastructure/siemens-advances-north-carolinas-electric-transit-efforts.html  Volkswagen and Siemens invest in Electrify America: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/volkswagen-and-siemens-invest-electrify-americas-ambitious-growth-plan?spr_cid=120_12955&spr_pid=300000303245101&linkId=300000002778471  Acting on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/building-for-a-changing-tomorrow.html  Barbara brings listeners inside a United for Infrastructure event focused on accelerating electric vehicle deployment and grid modernization in North Carolina, with commentary from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper; Brian Savoy, Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer for Duke Energy; and Charles Lattuca, President and CEO of GoTriangle, which provides bus services in North Carolina’s Research Triangle region. 

Show notes: 

Electrifying North Carolina transit: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/press-releases/smart-infrastructure/siemens-advances-north-carolinas-electric-transit-efforts.html 

Volkswagen and Siemens invest in Electrify America: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/volkswagen-and-siemens-invest-electrify-americas-ambitious-growth-plan?spr_cid=120_12955&spr_pid=300000303245101&linkId=300000002778471 

Acting on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/building-for-a-changing-tomorrow.html 

]]> 1107 no Platform Revolution https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/platform-revolution/ With previous episodes focusing on the power of new federal investment combined with emerging technologies, this one explores the big, overarching trend that promises to truly change everything: a platform revolution. Following the release day of Siemens’ new open digital business platform, Siemens Xcelerator, Marshall Van Alstyne, co-author of international bestseller “Platform Revolution,” offers his view on why platform models giving rise to the likes of Uber, Airbnb and Amazon are now ready to transform industry and infrastructure. Barbara is also joined by Peter Koerte, Chief Technology and Strategy Officer at Siemens, who highlights how the platform model’s focus on ecosystems and creating network effects will accelerate decarbonization as it remakes factories, energy grids, buildings, and transportations system.   Show notes:  Siemens Xcelerator Press Release: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-launches-siemens-xcelerator-open-digital-business-platform-accelerate-digital  Platform Revolution: https://www.amazon.com/Platform-Revolution-Networked-Markets-Transforming/dp/0393249131  Peter’s article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/digitalization-decarbonization-two-megatrends-each-other-peter-koerte/?trackingId=Sg8Tf%2BSWT0%2B%2BRNFwc0fwMg%3D%3D&linkId=300000002456347  Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0000 Platform Revolution full 37 Siemens USA With previous episodes focusing on the power of new federal investment combined with emerging technologies, this one explores the big, overarching trend that promises to truly change everything: a platform revolution. Following the release day of Siemens’ new open digital business platform, Siemens Xcelerator, Marshall Van Alstyne, co-author of international bestseller “Platform Revolution,” offers his view on why platform models giving rise to the likes of Uber, Airbnb and Amazon are now ready to transform industry and infrastructure. Barbara is also joined by Peter Koerte, Chief Technology and Strategy Officer at Siemens, who highlights how the platform model’s focus on ecosystems and creating network effects will accelerate decarbonization as it remakes factories, energy grids, buildings, and transportations system.   Show notes:  Siemens Xcelerator Press Release: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-launches-siemens-xcelerator-open-digital-business-platform-accelerate-digital  Platform Revolution: https://www.amazon.com/Platform-Revolution-Networked-Markets-Transforming/dp/0393249131  Peter’s article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/digitalization-decarbonization-two-megatrends-each-other-peter-koerte/?trackingId=Sg8Tf%2BSWT0%2B%2BRNFwc0fwMg%3D%3D&linkId=300000002456347  With previous episodes focusing on the power of new federal investment combined with emerging technologies, this one explores the big, overarching trend that promises to truly change everything: a platform revolution. Following the release day of Siemens’ new open digital business platform, Siemens Xcelerator, Marshall Van Alstyne, co-author of international bestseller “Platform Revolution,” offers his view on why platform models giving rise to the likes of Uber, Airbnb and Amazon are now ready to transform industry and infrastructure. Barbara is also joined by Peter Koerte, Chief Technology and Strategy Officer at Siemens, who highlights how the platform model’s focus on ecosystems and creating network effects will accelerate decarbonization as it remakes factories, energy grids, buildings, and transportations system.   Show notes:  Siemens Xcelerator Press Release: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-launches-siemens-xcelerator-open-digital-business-platform-accelerate-digital  Platform Revolution: https://www.amazon.com/Platform-Revolution-Networked-Markets-Transforming/dp/0393249131  Peter’s article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/digitalization-decarbonization-two-megatrends-each-other-peter-koerte/?trackingId=Sg8Tf%2BSWT0%2B%2BRNFwc0fwMg%3D%3D&linkId=300000002456347  With previous episodes focusing on the power of new federal investment combined with emerging technologies, this one explores the big, overarching trend that promises to truly change everything: a platform revolution. Following the release day of Siemens’ new open digital business platform, Siemens Xcelerator, Marshall Van Alstyne, co-author of international bestseller “Platform Revolution,” offers his view on why platform models giving rise to the likes of Uber, Airbnb and Amazon are now ready to transform industry and infrastructure. Barbara is also joined by Peter Koerte, Chief Technology and Strategy Officer at Siemens, who highlights how the platform model’s focus on ecosystems and creating network effects will accelerate decarbonization as it remakes factories, energy grids, buildings, and transportations system. 

 Show notes: 

Siemens Xcelerator Press Release: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-launches-siemens-xcelerator-open-digital-business-platform-accelerate-digital 

Platform Revolution: https://www.amazon.com/Platform-Revolution-Networked-Markets-Transforming/dp/0393249131 

Peter’s article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/digitalization-decarbonization-two-megatrends-each-other-peter-koerte/?trackingId=Sg8Tf%2BSWT0%2B%2BRNFwc0fwMg%3D%3D&linkId=300000002456347 

]]> 1667 no Reversing infrastructure’s legacy of inequality https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/reversing-infrastructure-s-legacy-of-inequality/ Barbara looks at infrastructure’s legacy of exacerbating inequality and explores a more sustainable, equitable, resilient approach as the bipartisan infrastructure law is rolled out. Her guest, Stephanie Gidigbi Jenkins, is an expert in and champion for public policies promoting economic, social and environmental benefits for communities. Stephanie is the founder and co-partner of Northstar Strategies, with previous experiences at the U.S. Department of Transportation, in state and local government, and in the U.S. House of Representatives.    Show notes: Stephanie’s Politico op-ed: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/06/26/the-racial-history-of-planes-trains-and-automobiles-340285 Building for a changing tomorrow: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/building-for-a-changing-tomorrow.html Siemens ESG Strategy: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/environmental-society-governance.html Mon, 16 May 2022 10:45:00 -0000 Reversing infrastructure’s legacy of inequality full 36 Siemens USA Barbara looks at infrastructure’s legacy of exacerbating inequality and explores a more sustainable, equitable, resilient approach as the bipartisan infrastructure law is rolled out. Her guest, Stephanie Gidigbi Jenkins, is an expert in and champion for public policies promoting economic, social and environmental benefits for communities. Stephanie is the founder and co-partner of Northstar Strategies, with previous experiences at the U.S. Department of Transportation, in state and local government, and in the U.S. House of Representatives.    Show notes: Stephanie’s Politico op-ed: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/06/26/the-racial-history-of-planes-trains-and-automobiles-340285 Building for a changing tomorrow: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/building-for-a-changing-tomorrow.html Siemens ESG Strategy: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/environmental-society-governance.html Barbara looks at infrastructure’s legacy of exacerbating inequality and explores a more sustainable, equitable, resilient approach as the bipartisan infrastructure law is rolled out. Her guest, Stephanie Gidigbi Jenkins, is an expert in and champion for public policies promoting economic, social and environmental benefits for communities. Stephanie is the founder and co-partner of Northstar Strategies, with previous experiences at the U.S. Department of Transportation, in state and local government, and in the U.S. House of Representatives.    Show notes: Stephanie’s Politico op-ed: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/06/26/the-racial-history-of-planes-trains-and-automobiles-340285 Building for a changing tomorrow: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/building-for-a-changing-tomorrow.html Siemens ESG Strategy: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/environmental-society-governance.html Barbara looks at infrastructure’s legacy of exacerbating inequality and explores a more sustainable, equitable, resilient approach as the bipartisan infrastructure law is rolled out. Her guest, Stephanie Gidigbi Jenkins, is an expert in and champion for public policies promoting economic, social and environmental benefits for communities. Stephanie is the founder and co-partner of Northstar Strategies, with previous experiences at the U.S. Department of Transportation, in state and local government, and in the U.S. House of Representatives.   

Show notes:

Stephanie’s Politico op-ed: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/06/26/the-racial-history-of-planes-trains-and-automobiles-340285

Building for a changing tomorrow: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/building-for-a-changing-tomorrow.html

Siemens ESG Strategy: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/environmental-society-governance.html

]]> 2058 no United Airlines CEO on sustainable aviation https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/united-airlines-ceo-on-sustainable-aviation/ Barbara is joined by United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby to take a look back at the first passenger flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in December 2021. You’ll learn about United’s Eco-Skies Alliance leading a shift to SAF, the aviation industry’s commitment to decarbonization, and why Kirby sees climate change as the biggest challenge facing our generation. Show notes: Eco-Skies Alliance Announcement: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/united-airlines-to-lead-industry-switch-to-sustainable-aviation-fuel-with-global-corporations-customers-301267616.html More info: https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/company/global-citizenship/environment/ecoskies-alliance.html Climate action at Siemens: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/environmental-society-governance/environmental-action.html Airport modernization: https://assets.new.siemens.com/siemens/assets/api/uuid:ee473003-d731-40f4-b75f-257eb9447eb9/sie2021-airports-federal-funding-flyer-final-12-17-21.pdf?ste_sid=f53d07985316289351cb1470f93e409c Capital campaign to decarbonize SMEs: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/about/businesses/financial-services/smes-kickstarter-capital.html       Mon, 02 May 2022 10:54:59 -0000 United Airlines CEO on sustainable aviation full 35 Siemens USA Barbara is joined by United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby to take a look back at the first passenger flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in December 2021. You’ll learn about United’s Eco-Skies Alliance leading a shift to SAF, the aviation industry’s commitment to decarbonization, and why Kirby sees climate change as the biggest challenge facing our generation. Show notes: Eco-Skies Alliance Announcement: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/united-airlines-to-lead-industry-switch-to-sustainable-aviation-fuel-with-global-corporations-customers-301267616.html More info: https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/company/global-citizenship/environment/ecoskies-alliance.html Climate action at Siemens: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/environmental-society-governance/environmental-action.html Airport modernization: https://assets.new.siemens.com/siemens/assets/api/uuid:ee473003-d731-40f4-b75f-257eb9447eb9/sie2021-airports-federal-funding-flyer-final-12-17-21.pdf?ste_sid=f53d07985316289351cb1470f93e409c Capital campaign to decarbonize SMEs: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/about/businesses/financial-services/smes-kickstarter-capital.html       Barbara is joined by United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby to take a look back at the first passenger flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in December 2021. You’ll learn about United’s Eco-Skies Alliance leading a shift to SAF, the aviation industry’s commitment to decarbonization, and why Kirby sees climate change as the biggest challenge facing our generation. Show notes: Eco-Skies Alliance Announcement: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/united-airlines-to-lead-industry-switch-to-sustainable-aviation-fuel-with-global-corporations-customers-301267616.html More info: https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/company/global-citizenship/environment/ecoskies-alliance.html Climate action at Siemens: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/environmental-society-governance/environmental-action.html Airport modernization: https://assets.new.siemens.com/siemens/assets/api/uuid:ee473003-d731-40f4-b75f-257eb9447eb9/sie2021-airports-federal-funding-flyer-final-12-17-21.pdf?ste_sid=f53d07985316289351cb1470f93e409c Capital campaign to decarbonize SMEs: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/about/businesses/financial-services/smes-kickstarter-capital.html       Barbara is joined by United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby to take a look back at the first passenger flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in December 2021. You’ll learn about United’s Eco-Skies Alliance leading a shift to SAF, the aviation industry’s commitment to decarbonization, and why Kirby sees climate change as the biggest challenge facing our generation.

Show notes:

Eco-Skies Alliance Announcement: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/united-airlines-to-lead-industry-switch-to-sustainable-aviation-fuel-with-global-corporations-customers-301267616.html

More info: https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/company/global-citizenship/environment/ecoskies-alliance.html

Climate action at Siemens: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/environmental-society-governance/environmental-action.html

Airport modernization: https://assets.new.siemens.com/siemens/assets/api/uuid:ee473003-d731-40f4-b75f-257eb9447eb9/sie2021-airports-federal-funding-flyer-final-12-17-21.pdf?ste_sid=f53d07985316289351cb1470f93e409c

Capital campaign to decarbonize SMEs: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/about/businesses/financial-services/smes-kickstarter-capital.html

 

 

 

]]> 1508 no Barbara with President Biden https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/barbara-with-president-biden/ Barbara brings listeners inside Siemens’ big manufacturing announcement made with President Biden at the White House. You’ll hear the President’s (virtual) meeting with manufacturing workers before the event starts. Turning to the event, Barbara makes the case for why automation isn’t to be feared prior to President Biden’s speech on his Administration's Made in America commitments. Press release: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/press-releases/usa/siemens-investing-54m-us-manufacturing-support.html#:~:text=Washington%2C%20DC%20%7C%20March%204%2C,that%20serve%20critical%20infrastructure%20markets.  White House Made in America; https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/03/04/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-delivers-on-made-in-america-commitments/  Supporting bipartisan infrastructure law: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/building-for-a-changing-tomorrow.html  Video replay of press event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dptKs99MS94&t=194s  Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0000 Barbara with President Biden full 34 Siemens USA Barbara brings listeners inside Siemens’ big manufacturing announcement made with President Biden at the White House. You’ll hear the President’s (virtual) meeting with manufacturing workers before the event starts. Turning to the event, Barbara makes the case for why automation isn’t to be feared prior to President Biden’s speech on his Administration's Made in America commitments. Press release: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/press-releases/usa/siemens-investing-54m-us-manufacturing-support.html#:~:text=Washington%2C%20DC%20%7C%20March%204%2C,that%20serve%20critical%20infrastructure%20markets.  White House Made in America; https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/03/04/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-delivers-on-made-in-america-commitments/  Supporting bipartisan infrastructure law: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/building-for-a-changing-tomorrow.html  Video replay of press event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dptKs99MS94&t=194s  Barbara brings listeners inside Siemens’ big manufacturing announcement made with President Biden at the White House. You’ll hear the President’s (virtual) meeting with manufacturing workers before the event starts. Turning to the event, Barbara makes the case for why automation isn’t to be feared prior to President Biden’s speech on his Administration's Made in America commitments. Press release: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/press-releases/usa/siemens-investing-54m-us-manufacturing-support.html#:~:text=Washington%2C%20DC%20%7C%20March%204%2C,that%20serve%20critical%20infrastructure%20markets.  White House Made in America; https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/03/04/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-delivers-on-made-in-america-commitments/  Supporting bipartisan infrastructure law: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/building-for-a-changing-tomorrow.html  Video replay of press event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dptKs99MS94&t=194s  Barbara brings listeners inside Siemens’ big manufacturing announcement made with President Biden at the White House. You’ll hear the President’s (virtual) meeting with manufacturing workers before the event starts. Turning to the event, Barbara makes the case for why automation isn’t to be feared prior to President Biden’s speech on his Administration's Made in America commitments.

]]> 2174 no Inside a new EV charging breakthrough https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/inside-a-new-ev-charging-breakthrough/ Barbara recaps the unveiling of a new, sustainable EV charging concept Siemens developed in partnership with Nexii, a green construction technology company. Learn about the technology with commentary from Nexii CEO Steve Sidwell and the people who pioneered this innovative design that’s scalable nationwide. Show notes: Info on prototype: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/press-releases/smart-infrastructure/siemens-and-nexii-unveil-sustainable-electric-vehicle-charging-prototype.html  Supporting bipartisan infrastructure law (see section “enabling a new era for electric vehicles” for video from this event): https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/building-for-a-changing-tomorrow.html    Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Inside a new EV charging breakthrough full 33 Siemens USA Barbara recaps the unveiling of a new, sustainable EV charging concept Siemens developed in partnership with Nexii, a green construction technology company. Learn about the technology with commentary from Nexii CEO Steve Sidwell and the people who pioneered this innovative design that’s scalable nationwide. Show notes: Info on prototype: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/press-releases/smart-infrastructure/siemens-and-nexii-unveil-sustainable-electric-vehicle-charging-prototype.html  Supporting bipartisan infrastructure law (see section “enabling a new era for electric vehicles” for video from this event): https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/building-for-a-changing-tomorrow.html    Barbara recaps the unveiling of a new, sustainable EV charging concept Siemens developed in partnership with Nexii, a green construction technology company. Learn about the technology with commentary from Nexii CEO Steve Sidwell and the people who pioneered this innovative design that’s scalable nationwide. Show notes: Info on prototype: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/press-releases/smart-infrastructure/siemens-and-nexii-unveil-sustainable-electric-vehicle-charging-prototype.html  Supporting bipartisan infrastructure law (see section “enabling a new era for electric vehicles” for video from this event): https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/building-for-a-changing-tomorrow.html    Barbara recaps the unveiling of a new, sustainable EV charging concept Siemens developed in partnership with Nexii, a green construction technology company. Learn about the technology with commentary from Nexii CEO Steve Sidwell and the people who pioneered this innovative design that’s scalable nationwide.

Show notes:

Info on prototype: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/press-releases/smart-infrastructure/siemens-and-nexii-unveil-sustainable-electric-vehicle-charging-prototype.html 

Supporting bipartisan infrastructure law (see section “enabling a new era for electric vehicles” for video from this event): https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/building-for-a-changing-tomorrow.html 

 

]]> 832 no Supply Chain Part 2: What is trusted traceability? https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/supply-chain-part-2-what-is-trusted-traceability/ Barbara continues the conversation about supply chains with Richard Barnett, Chief Marketing Officer, Supplyframe. In this episode, Barbara and Richard reflect on supply chains past and present, then outline a new path forward supported by digital transformation.  Show notes:  Siemens acquires Supplyframe: https://supplyframe.com/press-releases/siemens-accelerates-digital-marketplace-strategy-with-acquisition-of-supplyframe/  Digital solutions for electronics and semiconductors: https://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/global/en/industries/electronics-semiconductors/   Barbara on “Glocal”: https://milkeninstitute.org/article/future-manufacturing-going-glocal   Barbara’s blog post supporting CHIPS Act: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/ceo-perspective/siemens-usa-ceo-supporting-bold-action-on-infrastructure-.html   Statement after White House roundtable: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/siemens-usa-ceo-white-house-semiconductor-roundtable-barbara-humpton/  Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Supply Chain Part 2: What is trusted traceability? full 32 Siemens USA Barbara continues the conversation about supply chains with Richard Barnett, Chief Marketing Officer, Supplyframe. In this episode, Barbara and Richard reflect on supply chains past and present, then outline a new path forward supported by digital transformation.  Show notes:  Siemens acquires Supplyframe: https://supplyframe.com/press-releases/siemens-accelerates-digital-marketplace-strategy-with-acquisition-of-supplyframe/  Digital solutions for electronics and semiconductors: https://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/global/en/industries/electronics-semiconductors/   Barbara on “Glocal”: https://milkeninstitute.org/article/future-manufacturing-going-glocal   Barbara’s blog post supporting CHIPS Act: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/ceo-perspective/siemens-usa-ceo-supporting-bold-action-on-infrastructure-.html   Statement after White House roundtable: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/siemens-usa-ceo-white-house-semiconductor-roundtable-barbara-humpton/  Barbara continues the conversation about supply chains with Richard Barnett, Chief Marketing Officer, Supplyframe. In this episode, Barbara and Richard reflect on supply chains past and present, then outline a new path forward supported by digital transformation.  Show notes:  Siemens acquires Supplyframe: https://supplyframe.com/press-releases/siemens-accelerates-digital-marketplace-strategy-with-acquisition-of-supplyframe/  Digital solutions for electronics and semiconductors: https://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/global/en/industries/electronics-semiconductors/   Barbara on “Glocal”: https://milkeninstitute.org/article/future-manufacturing-going-glocal   Barbara’s blog post supporting CHIPS Act: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/ceo-perspective/siemens-usa-ceo-supporting-bold-action-on-infrastructure-.html   Statement after White House roundtable: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/siemens-usa-ceo-white-house-semiconductor-roundtable-barbara-humpton/  Barbara continues the conversation about supply chains with Richard Barnett, Chief Marketing Officer, Supplyframe. In this episode, Barbara and Richard reflect on supply chains past and present, then outline a new path forward supported by digital transformation. 

Show notes: 

Siemens acquires Supplyframe: https://supplyframe.com/press-releases/siemens-accelerates-digital-marketplace-strategy-with-acquisition-of-supplyframe/ 

Digital solutions for electronics and semiconductors: https://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/global/en/industries/electronics-semiconductors/  

Barbara on “Glocal”: https://milkeninstitute.org/article/future-manufacturing-going-glocal  

Barbara’s blog post supporting CHIPS Act: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/ceo-perspective/siemens-usa-ceo-supporting-bold-action-on-infrastructure-.html  

Statement after White House roundtable: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/siemens-usa-ceo-white-house-semiconductor-roundtable-barbara-humpton/ 

]]> 1511 no Supply Chain Part 1: Solving the chips shortage https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/supply-chain-part-1-solving-the-chips-shortage/ Barbara launches the 2022 season with solutions for reinventing America’s supply chain featuring Siemens experts. In this episode, Barbara focuses on the semiconductor shortage with insights from Dave Gross, Strategic Development Portfolio Executive, Siemens Digital Industries Software. Listeners will understand the history of U.S. chips production and what can be done with technology and through legislation such as the CHIPS for America Act.    Show notes:   Digital solutions for electronics and semiconductors: https://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/global/en/industries/electronics-semiconductors/  Barbara on “Glocal”: https://milkeninstitute.org/article/future-manufacturing-going-glocal  Barbara’s blog post supporting CHIPS Act: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/ceo-perspective/siemens-usa-ceo-supporting-bold-action-on-infrastructure-.html  Statement after White House roundtable: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/siemens-usa-ceo-white-house-semiconductor-roundtable-barbara-humpton/  Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Supply Chain Part 1: Solving the chips shortage full 31 Siemens USA Barbara launches the 2022 season with solutions for reinventing America’s supply chain featuring Siemens experts. In this episode, Barbara focuses on the semiconductor shortage with insights from Dave Gross, Strategic Development Portfolio Executive, Siemens Digital Industries Software. Listeners will understand the history of U.S. chips production and what can be done with technology and through legislation such as the CHIPS for America Act.    Show notes:   Digital solutions for electronics and semiconductors: https://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/global/en/industries/electronics-semiconductors/  Barbara on “Glocal”: https://milkeninstitute.org/article/future-manufacturing-going-glocal  Barbara’s blog post supporting CHIPS Act: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/ceo-perspective/siemens-usa-ceo-supporting-bold-action-on-infrastructure-.html  Statement after White House roundtable: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/siemens-usa-ceo-white-house-semiconductor-roundtable-barbara-humpton/  Barbara launches the 2022 season with solutions for reinventing America’s supply chain featuring Siemens experts. In this episode, Barbara focuses on the semiconductor shortage with insights from Dave Gross, Strategic Development Portfolio Executive, Siemens Digital Industries Software. Listeners will understand the history of U.S. chips production and what can be done with technology and through legislation such as the CHIPS for America Act.    Show notes:   Digital solutions for electronics and semiconductors: https://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/global/en/industries/electronics-semiconductors/  Barbara on “Glocal”: https://milkeninstitute.org/article/future-manufacturing-going-glocal  Barbara’s blog post supporting CHIPS Act: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/ceo-perspective/siemens-usa-ceo-supporting-bold-action-on-infrastructure-.html  Statement after White House roundtable: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/siemens-usa-ceo-white-house-semiconductor-roundtable-barbara-humpton/  Barbara launches the 2022 season with solutions for reinventing America’s supply chain featuring Siemens experts. In this episode, Barbara focuses on the semiconductor shortage with insights from Dave Gross, Strategic Development Portfolio Executive, Siemens Digital Industries Software. Listeners will understand the history of U.S. chips production and what can be done with technology and through legislation such as the CHIPS for America Act.   

Show notes:  

Digital solutions for electronics and semiconductors: https://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/global/en/industries/electronics-semiconductors/ 

Barbara on “Glocal”: https://milkeninstitute.org/article/future-manufacturing-going-glocal 

Barbara’s blog post supporting CHIPS Act: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/ceo-perspective/siemens-usa-ceo-supporting-bold-action-on-infrastructure-.html 

Statement after White House roundtable: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/siemens-usa-ceo-white-house-semiconductor-roundtable-barbara-humpton/ 

]]> 1552 no The brainwaves behind better leadership https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/the-brainwaves-behind-better-leadership/ Before returning to infrastructure topics, Barbara brings listeners inside her January “learning month” through a conversation with Summer Anderson, Managing Director, ZRG Partners. They explore the science behind high performance and the value of trust-based leadership that Summer details in her forthcoming book, “Start Within: Better ROI Begins with You.”   Show notes: Info on Summer’s book: https://www.startwithinnow.com/  Sat, 29 Jan 2022 14:12:41 -0000 The brainwaves behind better leadership full 30 Siemens USA Before returning to infrastructure topics, Barbara brings listeners inside her January “learning month” through a conversation with Summer Anderson, Managing Director, ZRG Partners. They explore the science behind high performance and the value of trust-based leadership that Summer details in her forthcoming book, “Start Within: Better ROI Begins with You.”   Show notes: Info on Summer’s book: https://www.startwithinnow.com/  Before returning to infrastructure topics, Barbara brings listeners inside her January “learning month” through a conversation with Summer Anderson, Managing Director, ZRG Partners. They explore the science behind high performance and the value of trust-based leadership that Summer details in her forthcoming book, “Start Within: Better ROI Begins with You.”   Show notes: Info on Summer’s book: https://www.startwithinnow.com/  Before returning to infrastructure topics, Barbara brings listeners inside her January “learning month” through a conversation with Summer Anderson, Managing Director, ZRG Partners. They explore the science behind high performance and the value of trust-based leadership that Summer details in her forthcoming book, “Start Within: Better ROI Begins with You.”  

Show notes: Info on Summer’s book: https://www.startwithinnow.com/ 

]]> 1286 no Intro to 2022 season https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/an-intro-to-2022/ Barbara reflects on earlier episodes and previews 2022 season as the bipartisan infrastructure law is rolled out. Instead of applying an optimistic outlook to what we could do, she says, now we can focus on what we will do and what’s next. Episodes will cover potential infrastructure projects, how to accelerate climate action, how to reinvent America’s supply chain and localize manufacturing, and the convergence of infrastructure investment with digital transformation. Tue, 11 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Intro to 2022 season trailer Siemens USA Barbara reflects on earlier episodes and previews 2022 season as the bipartisan infrastructure law is rolled out. Instead of applying an optimistic outlook to what we could do, she says, now we can focus on what we will do and what’s next. Episodes will cover potential infrastructure projects, how to accelerate climate action, how to reinvent America’s supply chain and localize manufacturing, and the convergence of infrastructure investment with digital transformation. Barbara reflects on earlier episodes and previews 2022 season as the bipartisan infrastructure law is rolled out. Instead of applying an optimistic outlook to what we could do, she says, now we can focus on what we will do and what’s next. Episodes will cover potential infrastructure projects, how to accelerate climate action, how to reinvent America’s supply chain and localize manufacturing, and the convergence of infrastructure investment with digital transformation. Barbara reflects on earlier episodes and previews 2022 season as the bipartisan infrastructure law is rolled out. Instead of applying an optimistic outlook to what we could do, she says, now we can focus on what we will do and what’s next. Episodes will cover potential infrastructure projects, how to accelerate climate action, how to reinvent America’s supply chain and localize manufacturing, and the convergence of infrastructure investment with digital transformation.

]]> 275 no Growth Mindset with TED Speaker Eduardo Briceño https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/growth-mindset-with-ted-speaker-eduardo-briceno/ 2022 will mark a launching point for transformation thanks to the bipartisan infrastructure law, bold climate commitments and the technologies available to modernize manufacturing and revamp the supply chain. But it’s not all about technology. Barbara details how a growth mindset fuels transformation with Eduardo Briceño, the former CEO of Mindset Works and a global keynote speaker, facilitator and guide supporting leaders cultivating growth mindset cultures. Show notes: Eduardo’s TED talk on Learning Zone versus Performance Zone: https://www.ted.com/talks/eduardo_briceno_how_to_get_better_at_the_things_you_care_about Eduardo’s TEDx talk on Growth Mindset: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN34FNbOKXc Barbara's blog post on bipartisan infrastructure law: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/ceo-perspective/the-infrastructure-bill-supports-bold-action-now-lets-get-to-work.html   Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Growth Mindset with TED Speaker Eduardo Briceño full 28 Siemens USA 2022 will mark a launching point for transformation thanks to the bipartisan infrastructure law, bold climate commitments and the technologies available to modernize manufacturing and revamp the supply chain. But it’s not all about technology. Barbara details how a growth mindset fuels transformation with Eduardo Briceño, the former CEO of Mindset Works and a global keynote speaker, facilitator and guide supporting leaders cultivating growth mindset cultures. Show notes: Eduardo’s TED talk on Learning Zone versus Performance Zone: https://www.ted.com/talks/eduardo_briceno_how_to_get_better_at_the_things_you_care_about Eduardo’s TEDx talk on Growth Mindset: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN34FNbOKXc Barbara's blog post on bipartisan infrastructure law: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/ceo-perspective/the-infrastructure-bill-supports-bold-action-now-lets-get-to-work.html   2022 will mark a launching point for transformation thanks to the bipartisan infrastructure law, bold climate commitments and the technologies available to modernize manufacturing and revamp the supply chain. But it’s not all about technology. Barbara details how a growth mindset fuels transformation with Eduardo Briceño, the former CEO of Mindset Works and a global keynote speaker, facilitator and guide supporting leaders cultivating growth mindset cultures. Show notes: Eduardo’s TED talk on Learning Zone versus Performance Zone: https://www.ted.com/talks/eduardo_briceno_how_to_get_better_at_the_things_you_care_about Eduardo’s TEDx talk on Growth Mindset: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN34FNbOKXc Barbara's blog post on bipartisan infrastructure law: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/ceo-perspective/the-infrastructure-bill-supports-bold-action-now-lets-get-to-work.html   2022 will mark a launching point for transformation thanks to the bipartisan infrastructure law, bold climate commitments and the technologies available to modernize manufacturing and revamp the supply chain. But it’s not all about technology. Barbara details how a growth mindset fuels transformation with Eduardo Briceño, the former CEO of Mindset Works and a global keynote speaker, facilitator and guide supporting leaders cultivating growth mindset cultures.

Show notes:

Eduardo’s TED talk on Learning Zone versus Performance Zone: https://www.ted.com/talks/eduardo_briceno_how_to_get_better_at_the_things_you_care_about

Eduardo’s TEDx talk on Growth Mindset: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN34FNbOKXc

Barbara's blog post on bipartisan infrastructure law: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/ceo-perspective/the-infrastructure-bill-supports-bold-action-now-lets-get-to-work.html

 

]]> 2018 no Inside COP26 and Infrastructure Bill Signing https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/inside-cop26-and-infrastructure-bill-signing/ Barbara brings listeners inside her experience attending COP26 and the White House bill signing ceremony for the bipartisan infrastructure bill. Siemens USA Climate Action: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/environmental-society-governance/environmental-action.html  Siemens ESG Strategy: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/environmental-society-governance.html  Blog post on bipartisan infrastructure law: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/ceo-perspective/the-infrastructure-bill-supports-bold-action-now-lets-get-to-work.html  Yahoo Finance: “We need everything that’s in here”: https://news.yahoo.com/infrastructure-bill-everything-thats-siemens-190220322.html  CNBC: “We’re built for this moment”: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2021/11/15/siemens-u-s-ceo-on-the-impact-of-the-infrastructure-bill.html  Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Inside COP26 and Infrastructure Bill Signing full 27 Siemens USA Barbara brings listeners inside her experience attending COP26 and the White House bill signing ceremony for the bipartisan infrastructure bill. Siemens USA Climate Action: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/environmental-society-governance/environmental-action.html  Siemens ESG Strategy: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/environmental-society-governance.html  Blog post on bipartisan infrastructure law: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/ceo-perspective/the-infrastructure-bill-supports-bold-action-now-lets-get-to-work.html  Yahoo Finance: “We need everything that’s in here”: https://news.yahoo.com/infrastructure-bill-everything-thats-siemens-190220322.html  CNBC: “We’re built for this moment”: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2021/11/15/siemens-u-s-ceo-on-the-impact-of-the-infrastructure-bill.html  Barbara brings listeners inside her experience attending COP26 and the White House bill signing ceremony for the bipartisan infrastructure bill. Siemens USA Climate Action: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/environmental-society-governance/environmental-action.html  Siemens ESG Strategy: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/environmental-society-governance.html  Blog post on bipartisan infrastructure law: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/ceo-perspective/the-infrastructure-bill-supports-bold-action-now-lets-get-to-work.html  Yahoo Finance: “We need everything that’s in here”: https://news.yahoo.com/infrastructure-bill-everything-thats-siemens-190220322.html  CNBC: “We’re built for this moment”: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2021/11/15/siemens-u-s-ceo-on-the-impact-of-the-infrastructure-bill.html  Barbara brings listeners inside her experience attending COP26 and the White House bill signing ceremony for the bipartisan infrastructure bill.

]]> 923 no 359,000+ open cybersecurity jobs: How to build a workforce https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/359000-open-cybersecurity-jobs-how-to-build-a-workforce/ Like manufacturing, covered in recent episodes, the U.S. cybersecurity industry has a massive workforce shortage. The workforce needs to grow 40% just to meet the current need nationwide. In this episode, Barbara is joined by a cybersecurity leader with a vision for how to leverage diversity, equity and inclusion as a solution: Joanna Burkey, CISO, HP. You’ll learn why cybersecurity opportunities are growing and about in-demand skillsets.     Show notes:   Joanna’s op-ed “Cybersecurity jobs are booming. Where’s the talent?”: https://garage.hp.com/us/en/news/hp-diverse-cybersecurity-recruiting.html  Siemens USA Head of Cybersecurity op-ed “Leveraging Cybersecurity to Increase Diversity, Equity and Inclusion”: https://www.isaca.org/resources/news-and-trends/isaca-now-blog/2020/leveraging-cybersecurity-to-increase-diversity-equity-and-inclusion  Report on DEI in Cybersecurity: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Diversity-Equity-and-Inclusion-in-Cybersecurity_9.921.pdf  “Team of Teams” book: https://www.amazon.com/Team-Teams-Rules-Engagement-Complex/dp/1591847486  Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0000 359,000+ open cybersecurity jobs: How to build a workforce full 26 Siemens USA The U.S. cybersecurity industry needs to grow 40% just to meet the current need nationwide. Barbara is joined by a cybersecurity leader, Joanna Burkey, CISO, HP, who has a vision for how to leverage diversity, equity and inclusion as a solution. Like manufacturing, covered in recent episodes, the U.S. cybersecurity industry has a massive workforce shortage. The workforce needs to grow 40% just to meet the current need nationwide. In this episode, Barbara is joined by a cybersecurity leader with a vision for how to leverage diversity, equity and inclusion as a solution: Joanna Burkey, CISO, HP. You’ll learn why cybersecurity opportunities are growing and about in-demand skillsets.     Show notes:   Joanna’s op-ed “Cybersecurity jobs are booming. Where’s the talent?”: https://garage.hp.com/us/en/news/hp-diverse-cybersecurity-recruiting.html  Siemens USA Head of Cybersecurity op-ed “Leveraging Cybersecurity to Increase Diversity, Equity and Inclusion”: https://www.isaca.org/resources/news-and-trends/isaca-now-blog/2020/leveraging-cybersecurity-to-increase-diversity-equity-and-inclusion  Report on DEI in Cybersecurity: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Diversity-Equity-and-Inclusion-in-Cybersecurity_9.921.pdf  “Team of Teams” book: https://www.amazon.com/Team-Teams-Rules-Engagement-Complex/dp/1591847486  Like manufacturing, covered in recent episodes, the U.S. cybersecurity industry has a massive workforce shortage. The workforce needs to grow 40% just to meet the current need nationwide. In this episode, Barbara is joined by a cybersecurity leader with a vision for how to leverage diversity, equity and inclusion as a solution: Joanna Burkey, CISO, HP. You’ll learn why cybersecurity opportunities are growing and about in-demand skillsets.  

 

Show notes:  

Joanna’s op-ed “Cybersecurity jobs are booming. Where’s the talent?”: https://garage.hp.com/us/en/news/hp-diverse-cybersecurity-recruiting.html 

Siemens USA Head of Cybersecurity op-ed “Leveraging Cybersecurity to Increase Diversity, Equity and Inclusion”: https://www.isaca.org/resources/news-and-trends/isaca-now-blog/2020/leveraging-cybersecurity-to-increase-diversity-equity-and-inclusion 

Report on DEI in Cybersecurity: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Diversity-Equity-and-Inclusion-in-Cybersecurity_9.921.pdf 

“Team of Teams” book: https://www.amazon.com/Team-Teams-Rules-Engagement-Complex/dp/1591847486 

]]> 1421 no Reimagining the supply chain https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/reimagining-the-supply-chain/ Is it time for national preparedness to receive the same attention and visibility as national defense? That’s the takeaway of a new report (see link in show notes) put forward by the Principal to Principal Global Supply Chain Task Force, a group comprised of leaders across government, academia and business. To break down the recommendations, Barbara is joined by task force members Kristi Rogers, Managing Partner and Co-Founder, Principal to Principal, and Greg Bowman, Chief Innovation Officer and Vice President, Siemens Government Technologies.    Show notes:  Report: “Reimagining the Global Supply Chain Post Covid-19”: https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.44/9gx.c95.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/P2P-Supply-Chain-Report-FINAL-MAY-2021-compressed.pdf  Barbara’s op-ed “How to Prepare for the Next National Crisis”: https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/511019-how-to-prepare-for-the-next-national-crisis  Barbara’s blog post on address semiconductor shortage: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/ceo-perspective/siemens-usa-ceo-supporting-bold-action-on-infrastructure-.html  Mon, 04 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0000 Reimagining the supply chain full 25 Siemens USA Is it time for national preparedness to receive the same attention and visibility as national defense? Kristi Rogers, Managing Partner and Co-Founder, Principal to Principal, and Greg Bowman, Chief Innovation Officer and Vice President, Siemens Government Technologies, break down the recommendations of a new report (see link in show notes) that reimagines the U.S. supply chain. Is it time for national preparedness to receive the same attention and visibility as national defense? That’s the takeaway of a new report (see link in show notes) put forward by the Principal to Principal Global Supply Chain Task Force, a group comprised of leaders across government, academia and business. To break down the recommendations, Barbara is joined by task force members Kristi Rogers, Managing Partner and Co-Founder, Principal to Principal, and Greg Bowman, Chief Innovation Officer and Vice President, Siemens Government Technologies.    Show notes:  Report: “Reimagining the Global Supply Chain Post Covid-19”: https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.44/9gx.c95.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/P2P-Supply-Chain-Report-FINAL-MAY-2021-compressed.pdf  Barbara’s op-ed “How to Prepare for the Next National Crisis”: https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/511019-how-to-prepare-for-the-next-national-crisis  Barbara’s blog post on address semiconductor shortage: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/ceo-perspective/siemens-usa-ceo-supporting-bold-action-on-infrastructure-.html  Is it time for national preparedness to receive the same attention and visibility as national defense? That’s the takeaway of a new report (see link in show notes) put forward by the Principal to Principal Global Supply Chain Task Force, a group comprised of leaders across government, academia and business. To break down the recommendations, Barbara is joined by task force members Kristi Rogers, Managing Partner and Co-Founder, Principal to Principal, and Greg Bowman, Chief Innovation Officer and Vice President, Siemens Government Technologies. 

 

Show notes: 

Report: “Reimagining the Global Supply Chain Post Covid-19”: https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.44/9gx.c95.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/P2P-Supply-Chain-Report-FINAL-MAY-2021-compressed.pdf 

Barbara’s op-ed “How to Prepare for the Next National Crisis”: https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/511019-how-to-prepare-for-the-next-national-crisis 

Barbara’s blog post on address semiconductor shortage: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/ceo-perspective/siemens-usa-ceo-supporting-bold-action-on-infrastructure-.html 

]]> 1428 no How to start a manufacturing career: Factory leader shares his experience https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/how-to-start-a-manufacturing-career-factory-leader-shares-his-experience/ Corey Scales, a Focus Factory Manager for Siemens Smart Infrastructure in Grand Prairie, Texas, joins the show to share his career experience in manufacturing. After an episode exploring near-record industry job openings nationwide, listeners will hear about the growth mindset fueling Corey’s success alongside practical guidance on how to start a manufacturing career.    Show Notes:  Blog post by Corey: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/usa/moving-up-adding-value.html  Kappa Kamp: https://kappakamp.wixsite.com/kappakamp  Napoleon Hill’s “Think and Grow Rich”: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331  Where the Jobs Are at Siemens USA: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/press-releases/usa/siemens-where-the-jobs-are.html  Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0000 How to start a manufacturing career: Factory leader shares his experience full 24 Siemens USA Corey Scales, a Focus Factory Manager for Siemens Smart Infrastructure in Grand Prairie, Texas, joins the show to share his career experience in manufacturing. After an episode exploring near-record industry job openings nationwide, listeners will hear about the growth mindset fueling Corey’s success alongside practical guidance on how to start a manufacturing career. Corey Scales, a Focus Factory Manager for Siemens Smart Infrastructure in Grand Prairie, Texas, joins the show to share his career experience in manufacturing. After an episode exploring near-record industry job openings nationwide, listeners will hear about the growth mindset fueling Corey’s success alongside practical guidance on how to start a manufacturing career.    Show Notes:  Blog post by Corey: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/usa/moving-up-adding-value.html  Kappa Kamp: https://kappakamp.wixsite.com/kappakamp  Napoleon Hill’s “Think and Grow Rich”: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331  Where the Jobs Are at Siemens USA: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/press-releases/usa/siemens-where-the-jobs-are.html  Corey Scales, a Focus Factory Manager for Siemens Smart Infrastructure in Grand Prairie, Texas, joins the show to share his career experience in manufacturing. After an episode exploring near-record industry job openings nationwide, listeners will hear about the growth mindset fueling Corey’s success alongside practical guidance on how to start a manufacturing career. 

 

Show Notes: 

Blog post by Corey: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/usa/moving-up-adding-value.html 

Kappa Kamp: https://kappakamp.wixsite.com/kappakamp 

Napoleon Hill’s “Think and Grow Rich”: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331 

Where the Jobs Are at Siemens USA: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/press-releases/usa/siemens-where-the-jobs-are.html 

]]> 1216 no Why are there 800,000+ open manufacturing jobs? https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/why-are-there-800000-open-manufacturing-jobs/ In June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 814,000 open manufacturing jobs, a new record. And according to a report by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute (MI), about 2.1 million manufacturing jobs are likely to be unfilled by 2030 without changes to training and talent recruitment strategies. To explain the trends driving these statistics and how to connect workers with good-paying careers, Barbara is joined by MI’s Executive Director, Carolyn Lee, who leads the National Association of Manufacturers’ nonprofit workforce development and education partner.    Show Notes:  Talent Shortage Report: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/manufacturing/manufacturing-industry-diversity.html  Siemens USA commitment to workforce development: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/ceo-perspective/siemens-usa-ceo-supporting-bold-action-on-workforce.html  Where the Jobs Are at Siemens USA: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/press-releases/usa/siemens-where-the-jobs-are.html  Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0000 Why are there 800,000+ open manufacturing jobs? full 23 Siemens USA In June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 814,000 open manufacturing jobs, a new record. To explain the trends driving these statistics and how to connect workers with good-paying careers, Barbara is joined by The Manufacturing Institute’s Executive Director, Carolyn Lee, who leads the National Association of Manufacturers’ nonprofit workforce development and education partner. In June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 814,000 open manufacturing jobs, a new record. And according to a report by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute (MI), about 2.1 million manufacturing jobs are likely to be unfilled by 2030 without changes to training and talent recruitment strategies. To explain the trends driving these statistics and how to connect workers with good-paying careers, Barbara is joined by MI’s Executive Director, Carolyn Lee, who leads the National Association of Manufacturers’ nonprofit workforce development and education partner.    Show Notes:  Talent Shortage Report: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/manufacturing/manufacturing-industry-diversity.html  Siemens USA commitment to workforce development: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/ceo-perspective/siemens-usa-ceo-supporting-bold-action-on-workforce.html  Where the Jobs Are at Siemens USA: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/press-releases/usa/siemens-where-the-jobs-are.html  In June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 814,000 open manufacturing jobs, a new record. And according to a report by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute (MI), about 2.1 million manufacturing jobs are likely to be unfilled by 2030 without changes to training and talent recruitment strategies. To explain the trends driving these statistics and how to connect workers with good-paying careers, Barbara is joined by MI’s Executive Director, Carolyn Lee, who leads the National Association of Manufacturers’ nonprofit workforce development and education partner. 

 

Show Notes: 

Talent Shortage Report: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/manufacturing/manufacturing-industry-diversity.html 

Siemens USA commitment to workforce development: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/ceo-perspective/siemens-usa-ceo-supporting-bold-action-on-workforce.html 

Where the Jobs Are at Siemens USA: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/press-releases/usa/siemens-where-the-jobs-are.html 

]]> 1626 no Additive manufacturing and its world-changing potential https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/additive-manufacturing-and-its-world-changing-potential/ Brian Neff, CEO of Sintavia, a leader in additive manufacturing, joins the podcast to help listeners understand how a new era of virtual design and 3D printing expands what’s humanly possible. You’ll learn what additive manufacturing is, how it transforms the factory floor, how it could decarbonize aviation, and why more firms aren’t shifting away from traditional processes.   Show Notes:  Brian’s TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7bpop0zryY  Barbara’s national preparedness op-ed: https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/511019-how-to-prepare-for-the-next-national-crisis?rl=1  Transforming U.S. manufacturing: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/ceo-perspective/siemens-usa-ceo-supporting-bold-action-on-infrastructure-.html  Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0000 Additive manufacturing and its world-changing potential full 22 Siemens USA Brian Neff, CEO of Sintavia, a leader in additive manufacturing, joins the podcast to help listeners understand how a new era of virtual design and 3D printing expands what’s humanly possible. Brian Neff, CEO of Sintavia, a leader in additive manufacturing, joins the podcast to help listeners understand how a new era of virtual design and 3D printing expands what’s humanly possible. You’ll learn what additive manufacturing is, how it transforms the factory floor, how it could decarbonize aviation, and why more firms aren’t shifting away from traditional processes.   Show Notes:  Brian’s TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7bpop0zryY  Barbara’s national preparedness op-ed: https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/511019-how-to-prepare-for-the-next-national-crisis?rl=1  Transforming U.S. manufacturing: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/ceo-perspective/siemens-usa-ceo-supporting-bold-action-on-infrastructure-.html  Brian Neff, CEO of Sintavia, a leader in additive manufacturing, joins the podcast to help listeners understand how a new era of virtual design and 3D printing expands what’s humanly possible. You’ll learn what additive manufacturing is, how it transforms the factory floor, how it could decarbonize aviation, and why more firms aren’t shifting away from traditional processes.

 

Show Notes: 

Brian’s TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7bpop0zryY 

Barbara’s national preparedness op-ed: https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/511019-how-to-prepare-for-the-next-national-crisis?rl=1 

Transforming U.S. manufacturing: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/ceo-perspective/siemens-usa-ceo-supporting-bold-action-on-infrastructure-.html 

]]> 1884 no Congresswoman Blunt Rochester on opening back better https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/congresswoman-blunt-rochester-on-opening-back-better/ As America reopens, U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester joins the show to explore how to better prepare the nation for future crises while addressing societal inequities exacerbated by the pandemic. As they discuss solutions across infrastructure and workforce development, you’ll learn about the Congresswoman’s proposed infrastructure legislation, including the Open Back Better Act, which would authorize funding for energy efficiency and resiliency retrofit projects in schools, medical facilities, government buildings, education institutions, libraries and more.    Show Notes:   Open Back Better Act: https://bluntrochester.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2481  Reopening America: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/about/covid-19-coronavirus.html  Barbara’s open infrastructure letter: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/ceo-perspective/siemens-usa-ceo-an-open-letter-on-us-infrastructure-to-government-leaders.html  Thu, 17 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0000 Congresswoman Blunt Rochester on opening back better full 21 Siemens USA Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester joins Barbara to discuss the Open Back Better Act, which would authorize funding for energy efficiency and resiliency retrofit projects in schools, medical facilities, government buildings, education institutions, libraries and more. As America reopens, U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester joins the show to explore how to better prepare the nation for future crises while addressing societal inequities exacerbated by the pandemic. As they discuss solutions across infrastructure and workforce development, you’ll learn about the Congresswoman’s proposed infrastructure legislation, including the Open Back Better Act, which would authorize funding for energy efficiency and resiliency retrofit projects in schools, medical facilities, government buildings, education institutions, libraries and more.    Show Notes:   Open Back Better Act: https://bluntrochester.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2481  Reopening America: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/about/covid-19-coronavirus.html  Barbara’s open infrastructure letter: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/ceo-perspective/siemens-usa-ceo-an-open-letter-on-us-infrastructure-to-government-leaders.html  As America reopens, U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester joins the show to explore how to better prepare the nation for future crises while addressing societal inequities exacerbated by the pandemic. As they discuss solutions across infrastructure and workforce development, you’ll learn about the Congresswoman’s proposed infrastructure legislation, including the Open Back Better Act, which would authorize funding for energy efficiency and resiliency retrofit projects in schools, medical facilities, government buildings, education institutions, libraries and more. 

 

Show Notes:  

Open Back Better Act: https://bluntrochester.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2481 

Reopening America: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/about/covid-19-coronavirus.html 

Barbara’s open infrastructure letter: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/press/siemens-stories/ceo-perspective/siemens-usa-ceo-an-open-letter-on-us-infrastructure-to-government-leaders.html 

]]> 1602 no What falling ill during COVID-19 taught me about leadership https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/what-falling-ill-during-covid-19-taught-me-about-leadership/ Barbara shares her essay about her experience getting sick as COVID-19 shutdowns began and the big lesson she took away from it.   Show Notes: LinkedIn Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-fell-ill-covid-19-shutdowns-began-heres-what-taught-barbara-humpton/?published=t Wed, 05 May 2021 13:00:00 -0000 What falling ill during COVID-19 taught me about leadership full 20 Siemens USA Barbara shares her essay about her experience getting sick as COVID-19 shutdowns began and the big lesson she took away from it. Barbara shares her essay about her experience getting sick as COVID-19 shutdowns began and the big lesson she took away from it.   Show Notes: LinkedIn Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-fell-ill-covid-19-shutdowns-began-heres-what-taught-barbara-humpton/?published=t Barbara shares her essay about her experience getting sick as COVID-19 shutdowns began and the big lesson she took away from it.

 

Show Notes:

LinkedIn Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-fell-ill-covid-19-shutdowns-began-heres-what-taught-barbara-humpton/?published=t

]]> 471 no The Case for Clean Air https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/the-case-for-clean-air/ It might be the beginning of the end for the pandemic, yet the climate crisis—and with it, another healthcare crisis— looms large: Air pollution now contributes to 7 million global deaths annually, with the World Health Organization reporting that 98 percent of the world’s children aren’t breathing clean air. Jane Burston, Executive Director and Founder of the Clean Air Fund, joins Barbara with Martin Powell, Head of Sustainability, Americas, for Siemens Financial Services Inc., to tackle this issue. They discuss what’s being done to not only raise the quality of the air we breathe, but to make clean air a basic human right grounding the work to build a sustainable future.    Show Notes: Jane’s letter to the 21st century: https://www.cleanairfund.org/blog-post/a-letter-to-2021-from-clean-air-funds-executive-director/  Siemens’ environmental action: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/sustainability/environmental-action.html#:~:text=Climate%20neutral%20business%20operations%20by,and%20cafes%20globally%20by%202023.  Supporting Biden administration’s climate commitment: https://www.wemeanbusinesscoalition.org/ambitious-u-s-2030-ndc/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=US_NDC  Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0000 The Case for Clean Air full 19 Siemens USA Jane Burston, Executive Director and Founder of the Clean Air Fund, joins Barbara with Martin Powell, Head of Sustainability, Americas, for Siemens Financial Services Inc. They discuss what’s being done to not only raise the quality of the air we breathe, but to make clean air a basic human right grounding the work to build a sustainable future. It might be the beginning of the end for the pandemic, yet the climate crisis—and with it, another healthcare crisis— looms large: Air pollution now contributes to 7 million global deaths annually, with the World Health Organization reporting that 98 percent of the world’s children aren’t breathing clean air. Jane Burston, Executive Director and Founder of the Clean Air Fund, joins Barbara with Martin Powell, Head of Sustainability, Americas, for Siemens Financial Services Inc., to tackle this issue. They discuss what’s being done to not only raise the quality of the air we breathe, but to make clean air a basic human right grounding the work to build a sustainable future.    Show Notes: Jane’s letter to the 21st century: https://www.cleanairfund.org/blog-post/a-letter-to-2021-from-clean-air-funds-executive-director/  Siemens’ environmental action: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/sustainability/environmental-action.html#:~:text=Climate%20neutral%20business%20operations%20by,and%20cafes%20globally%20by%202023.  Supporting Biden administration’s climate commitment: https://www.wemeanbusinesscoalition.org/ambitious-u-s-2030-ndc/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=US_NDC  It might be the beginning of the end for the pandemic, yet the climate crisis—and with it, another healthcare crisis— looms large: Air pollution now contributes to 7 million global deaths annually, with the World Health Organization reporting that 98 percent of the world’s children aren’t breathing clean air. Jane Burston, Executive Director and Founder of the Clean Air Fund, joins Barbara with Martin Powell, Head of Sustainability, Americas, for Siemens Financial Services Inc., to tackle this issue. They discuss what’s being done to not only raise the quality of the air we breathe, but to make clean air a basic human right grounding the work to build a sustainable future. 

 

Show Notes:

Jane’s letter to the 21st century: https://www.cleanairfund.org/blog-post/a-letter-to-2021-from-clean-air-funds-executive-director/ 

Siemens’ environmental action: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/sustainability/environmental-action.html#:~:text=Climate%20neutral%20business%20operations%20by,and%20cafes%20globally%20by%202023. 

Supporting Biden administration’s climate commitment: https://www.wemeanbusinesscoalition.org/ambitious-u-s-2030-ndc/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=US_NDC 

]]> 1730 no Part 3: The technology to reopen education https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/part-3-the-technology-to-reopen-education/ Is this a generational opportunity? For the last episode of the series, Barbara talks to John Macomber, a Harvard Business School lecturer and co-author of “Healthy Buildings: How Indoor Spaces Drive Performance and Productivity,” to explore how addressing the immediate need to reopen schools nationwide could actually benefit students, teachers and administrators for many years to come. You’ll learn how the pandemic has raised awareness about indoor air quality, and what this means not only for reopening schools but to the future of U.S. infrastructure.   Show Notes:  Reopening Education: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/products/buildingtechnologies/markets/education.html  Strategies: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/products/campaigns/building-technologies/markets/education/re-open-education-white-paper-form.html  John on HBR Ideacast: https://hbr.org/podcast/2020/10/how-to-build-workplaces-that-protect-employee-health    Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0000 Part 3: The technology to reopen education full 18 Siemens USA John Macomber, a Harvard Business School lecturer and co-author of “Healthy Buildings: How Indoor Spaces Drive Performance and Productivity,” joins the podcast to explore how addressing the immediate need to reopen schools nationwide could benefit students, teachers and administrators for many years to come. Is this a generational opportunity? For the last episode of the series, Barbara talks to John Macomber, a Harvard Business School lecturer and co-author of “Healthy Buildings: How Indoor Spaces Drive Performance and Productivity,” to explore how addressing the immediate need to reopen schools nationwide could actually benefit students, teachers and administrators for many years to come. You’ll learn how the pandemic has raised awareness about indoor air quality, and what this means not only for reopening schools but to the future of U.S. infrastructure.   Show Notes:  Reopening Education: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/products/buildingtechnologies/markets/education.html  Strategies: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/products/campaigns/building-technologies/markets/education/re-open-education-white-paper-form.html  John on HBR Ideacast: https://hbr.org/podcast/2020/10/how-to-build-workplaces-that-protect-employee-health    Is this a generational opportunity? For the last episode of the series, Barbara talks to John Macomber, a Harvard Business School lecturer and co-author of “Healthy Buildings: How Indoor Spaces Drive Performance and Productivity,” to explore how addressing the immediate need to reopen schools nationwide could actually benefit students, teachers and administrators for many years to come. You’ll learn how the pandemic has raised awareness about indoor air quality, and what this means not only for reopening schools but to the future of U.S. infrastructure.

 

Show Notes: 

Reopening Education: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/products/buildingtechnologies/markets/education.html 

Strategies: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/products/campaigns/building-technologies/markets/education/re-open-education-white-paper-form.html 

John on HBR Ideacast: https://hbr.org/podcast/2020/10/how-to-build-workplaces-that-protect-employee-health 

 

]]> 1373 no Part 2: The technology to reopen education https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/part-2-the-technology-to-reopen-education/ Barbara turns her focus to K-12 schools, highlighting the reopening story of public schools in Augusta, Maine. Jon Stonier, Augusta School Department Director of Building and Grounds, and Siemens’ Erik Matzell, Senior Sales Executive, join the show to talk about the school system’s focus on air purification technology and infrastructure upgrades to safely return students to classrooms.      Show Notes: Reopening Education: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/products/buildingtechnologies/markets/education.html Strategies: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/products/campaigns/building-technologies/markets/education/re-open-education-white-paper-form.html Tue, 06 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0000 Part 2: The technology to reopen education full 17 Siemens USA Part 2 features Jon Stonier, Augusta School Department Director of Building and Grounds, to talk about the school system’s focus on air purification technology and infrastructure upgrades to safely return students to classrooms. Barbara turns her focus to K-12 schools, highlighting the reopening story of public schools in Augusta, Maine. Jon Stonier, Augusta School Department Director of Building and Grounds, and Siemens’ Erik Matzell, Senior Sales Executive, join the show to talk about the school system’s focus on air purification technology and infrastructure upgrades to safely return students to classrooms.      Show Notes: Reopening Education: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/products/buildingtechnologies/markets/education.html Strategies: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/products/campaigns/building-technologies/markets/education/re-open-education-white-paper-form.html Barbara turns her focus to K-12 schools, highlighting the reopening story of public schools in Augusta, Maine. Jon Stonier, Augusta School Department Director of Building and Grounds, and Siemens’ Erik Matzell, Senior Sales Executive, join the show to talk about the school system’s focus on air purification technology and infrastructure upgrades to safely return students to classrooms.   

 

Show Notes:

Reopening Education: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/products/buildingtechnologies/markets/education.html

Strategies: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/products/campaigns/building-technologies/markets/education/re-open-education-white-paper-form.html

]]> 1014 no Why the pandemic has changed how we build things https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/why-the-pandemic-is-changing-how-we-build-things/ While infrastructure projects have continued during the pandemic, COVID-19 is impacting the construction industry in numerous ways. Richard Kennedy, President and CEO, Skanska USA, joins Barbara to discuss technology trends accelerated by the pandemic and new partnerships for improving how we build and maintain the infrastructure needed today and in the future.     Smart Buildings: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/products/buildingtechnologies/smart-buildings.html  Smart Infrastructure USA: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/about/businesses/smart-infrastructure.html  Microgrids: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/topic-areas/distributed-energy-systems/princeton-resilient-campus.html    Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0000 Why the pandemic has changed how we build things full 16 Siemens USA Richard Kennedy, President and CEO, Skanska USA, joins Barbara to discuss technology trends accelerated by the pandemic and new smart building partnerships. While infrastructure projects have continued during the pandemic, COVID-19 is impacting the construction industry in numerous ways. Richard Kennedy, President and CEO, Skanska USA, joins Barbara to discuss technology trends accelerated by the pandemic and new partnerships for improving how we build and maintain the infrastructure needed today and in the future.     Smart Buildings: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/products/buildingtechnologies/smart-buildings.html  Smart Infrastructure USA: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/about/businesses/smart-infrastructure.html  Microgrids: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/topic-areas/distributed-energy-systems/princeton-resilient-campus.html    While infrastructure projects have continued during the pandemic, COVID-19 is impacting the construction industry in numerous ways. Richard Kennedy, President and CEO, Skanska USA, joins Barbara to discuss technology trends accelerated by the pandemic and new partnerships for improving how we build and maintain the infrastructure needed today and in the future.  

 

 

]]> 1444 no Part 1: The technology to reopen education https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/part-1-the-technology-to-reopen-education/ In this series, Barbara looks at what it takes to bring back in-person learning across schools, colleges and universities. In Part 1, Molloy College President Dr. James Lentini joins the podcast alongside Siemens’ Fred James and David Santo to talk about the air purification and technology partnership helping Molloy College expand in-person learning with confidence in 2021.      Show Notes:   Reopening Education: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/products/buildingtechnologies/markets/education.html  Air purification solution: https://assets.new.siemens.com/siemens/assets/api/uuid:91e4900b-7cb4-4382-b51e-f5ea39560f51/siemens-o2prime-highered.pdf  Reopening America: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/about/covid-19-coronavirus.html  Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0000 Part 1: The technology to reopen education full 15 Siemens USA In this series exploring how to reopen schools, Barbara talks to Molloy College President Dr. James Lentini with Siemens’ Fred James and David Santo to talk about the air purification and technology partnership helping Molloy expand in-person learning. In this series, Barbara looks at what it takes to bring back in-person learning across schools, colleges and universities. In Part 1, Molloy College President Dr. James Lentini joins the podcast alongside Siemens’ Fred James and David Santo to talk about the air purification and technology partnership helping Molloy College expand in-person learning with confidence in 2021.      Show Notes:   Reopening Education: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/products/buildingtechnologies/markets/education.html  Air purification solution: https://assets.new.siemens.com/siemens/assets/api/uuid:91e4900b-7cb4-4382-b51e-f5ea39560f51/siemens-o2prime-highered.pdf  Reopening America: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/about/covid-19-coronavirus.html  In this series, Barbara looks at what it takes to bring back in-person learning across schools, colleges and universities. In Part 1, Molloy College President Dr. James Lentini joins the podcast alongside Siemens’ Fred James and David Santo to talk about the air purification and technology partnership helping Molloy College expand in-person learning with confidence in 2021. 

 

 

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]]> 1403 no Moving even faster to the cloud https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/moving-even-faster-to-the-cloud/ In 2020, the pandemic accelerated the adoption of new cloud technologies. Where do we go from here? Stephen Orban, General Manager, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Exchange, joins Barbara to discuss the cloud’s potential for helping America reopen, helping organizations thrive in the new normal, and more.    Show Notes: Reopening America: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/about/covid-19-coronavirus.html  Smart building solutions: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/products/buildingtechnologies/smart-buildings/iot-smart-spaces.html  Stephen’s book, “Ahead in the Cloud”: https://www.amazon.com/Ahead-Cloud-Practices-Navigating-Enterprise/dp/1981924310    Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:38:50 -0000 Moving even faster to the cloud full 14 Siemens USA Stephen Orban, General Manager, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Exchange, joins Barbara to discuss the cloud’s potential for helping America reopen, helping organizations thrive in the new normal, and more. In 2020, the pandemic accelerated the adoption of new cloud technologies. Where do we go from here? Stephen Orban, General Manager, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Exchange, joins Barbara to discuss the cloud’s potential for helping America reopen, helping organizations thrive in the new normal, and more.    Show Notes: Reopening America: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/about/covid-19-coronavirus.html  Smart building solutions: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/products/buildingtechnologies/smart-buildings/iot-smart-spaces.html  Stephen’s book, “Ahead in the Cloud”: https://www.amazon.com/Ahead-Cloud-Practices-Navigating-Enterprise/dp/1981924310    In 2020, the pandemic accelerated the adoption of new cloud technologies. Where do we go from here? Stephen Orban, General Manager, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Exchange, joins Barbara to discuss the cloud’s potential for helping America reopen, helping organizations thrive in the new normal, and more. 

 

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]]> 1098 no How do we reopen America? https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/how-do-we-reopen-america/ As vaccines shine a bright light through the darkest days of the pandemic, Barbara shares her thoughts on how we can begin the work of reopening America and building a more resilient future. Listeners will learn practical ways that technology can help us take steps and potential opportunities in 2021 to launch large-scale action to reinvent America’s infrastructure.    Show Notes: Resources: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/about/covid-19-coronavirus.html  Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:37:58 -0000 How do we reopen America? full 13 Siemens USA Barbara shares practical ways that technology and infrastructure improvements can help us to begin the work of reopening America and building a more resilient future. As vaccines shine a bright light through the darkest days of the pandemic, Barbara shares her thoughts on how we can begin the work of reopening America and building a more resilient future. Listeners will learn practical ways that technology can help us take steps and potential opportunities in 2021 to launch large-scale action to reinvent America’s infrastructure.    Show Notes: Resources: https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/about/covid-19-coronavirus.html  As vaccines shine a bright light through the darkest days of the pandemic, Barbara shares her thoughts on how we can begin the work of reopening America and building a more resilient future. Listeners will learn practical ways that technology can help us take steps and potential opportunities in 2021 to launch large-scale action to reinvent America’s infrastructure. 

 

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]]> 663 no Keep Moving: An interview with Maggie Smith https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/keep-moving-an-interview-with-maggie-smith/ Can we learn to be optimists? Maggie Smith wrote her best-selling book of quotes and essays, “Keep Moving,” to move forward through the grief, anger, and uncertainty of divorce. For Barbara’s final episode of 2020, a CEO and poet explore how crisis presents an opportunity to shape the future we want, as Smith shares how she came to embrace an optimistic outlook.  Tue, 15 Dec 2020 14:47:24 -0000 Keep Moving: An interview with Maggie Smith full 12 Siemens USA For Barbara’s final episode of 2020, poet Maggie Smith, author of the bestselling book “Keep Moving,” shares how she learned to embrace an optimistic outlook. Can we learn to be optimists? Maggie Smith wrote her best-selling book of quotes and essays, “Keep Moving,” to move forward through the grief, anger, and uncertainty of divorce. For Barbara’s final episode of 2020, a CEO and poet explore how crisis presents an opportunity to shape the future we want, as Smith shares how she came to embrace an optimistic outlook.  Can we learn to be optimists? Maggie Smith wrote her best-selling book of quotes and essays, “Keep Moving,” to move forward through the grief, anger, and uncertainty of divorce. For Barbara’s final episode of 2020, a CEO and poet explore how crisis presents an opportunity to shape the future we want, as Smith shares how she came to embrace an optimistic outlook. 

]]> 1282 no The infrastructure cities need https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/the-infrastructure-cities-need/ Denver Mayor Michael Hancock joins Barbara to discuss a U.S. Conference of Mayors survey examining mayoral infrastructure priorities in facing an unprecedented health, economic and societal crisis due to COVID-19. They highlight how infrastructure and technology investments can generate new jobs and economic recovery while forging a new path for urban resilience.   Show notes: “Infrastructure, Technology and Mayors’ Priorities for Confronting a Health, Economic and Societal Crisis” https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/topic-areas/critical-infrastructure/us-conference-of-mayors.html Mon, 07 Dec 2020 14:19:52 -0000 The infrastructure cities need full 11 Siemens USA Denver Mayor Michael Hancock joins Barbara to discuss a U.S. Conference of Mayors survey examining mayoral infrastructural priorities as cities grapple with a pandemic and other challenges. Denver Mayor Michael Hancock joins Barbara to discuss a U.S. Conference of Mayors survey examining mayoral infrastructure priorities in facing an unprecedented health, economic and societal crisis due to COVID-19. They highlight how infrastructure and technology investments can generate new jobs and economic recovery while forging a new path for urban resilience.   Show notes: “Infrastructure, Technology and Mayors’ Priorities for Confronting a Health, Economic and Societal Crisis” https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/topic-areas/critical-infrastructure/us-conference-of-mayors.html Denver Mayor Michael Hancock joins Barbara to discuss a U.S. Conference of Mayors survey examining mayoral infrastructure priorities in facing an unprecedented health, economic and societal crisis due to COVID-19. They highlight how infrastructure and technology investments can generate new jobs and economic recovery while forging a new path for urban resilience.

 

Show notes: “Infrastructure, Technology and Mayors’ Priorities for Confronting a Health, Economic and Societal Crisis” https://new.siemens.com/us/en/company/topic-areas/critical-infrastructure/us-conference-of-mayors.html

]]> 1404 no Why we shouldn’t be afraid of crisis https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/why-we-shouldn-t-be-afraid-of-crisis/ This unprecedented healthcare, economic and societal crisis won’t be the last; the future promises an exponential increase in unpredictable threats. Peter Willis, who led the recent Resilient Leadership Project, joins Barbara to discuss how society should respond, by leaning in, and the power of intentional listening.     Show Notes:  Resilient Leadership: https://www.resilienceshift.org/resilient-leadership/  Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:20:24 -0000 Why we shouldn’t be afraid of crisis full 10 Siemens USA Resilient Leadership Project leader Peter Willis joins Barbara to discuss how organizations can be strengthened by crisis through the power of intentional listening This unprecedented healthcare, economic and societal crisis won’t be the last; the future promises an exponential increase in unpredictable threats. Peter Willis, who led the recent Resilient Leadership Project, joins Barbara to discuss how society should respond, by leaning in, and the power of intentional listening.     Show Notes:  Resilient Leadership: https://www.resilienceshift.org/resilient-leadership/  This unprecedented healthcare, economic and societal crisis won’t be the last; the future promises an exponential increase in unpredictable threats. Peter Willis, who led the recent Resilient Leadership Project, joins Barbara to discuss how society should respond, by leaning in, and the power of intentional listening.  

 

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Resilient Leadership: https://www.resilienceshift.org/resilient-leadership/ 

]]> 1603 no How will we move in 2045? https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/how-will-we-move-in-2045/ Transportation is often described as the backbone of America’s economy. Looking towards the future, former U.S. Transportation Secretary and Lyft Chief Policy Officer Anthony Foxx shares his views on how transportation can also be the backbone for social equity, fighting climate change and addressing growth in our cities.    Show notes: Beyond Traffic report   Fri, 23 Oct 2020 14:30:45 -0000 How will we move in 2045? full 9 Siemens USA Former U.S. Transportation Secretary and Lyft Chief Policy Officer Anthony Foxx shares his views on how transportation can also be the backbone for social equity, fighting climate change and addressing growth in our cities Transportation is often described as the backbone of America’s economy. Looking towards the future, former U.S. Transportation Secretary and Lyft Chief Policy Officer Anthony Foxx shares his views on how transportation can also be the backbone for social equity, fighting climate change and addressing growth in our cities.    Show notes: Beyond Traffic report   Transportation is often described as the backbone of America’s economy. Looking towards the future, former U.S. Transportation Secretary and Lyft Chief Policy Officer Anthony Foxx shares his views on how transportation can also be the backbone for social equity, fighting climate change and addressing growth in our cities. 

 

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]]> 1884 no Looking Back at United for Infrastructure 2020 https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/looking-back-at-united-for-infrastructure-2020/ United for Infrastructure is a nonpartisan organization that brings together businesses, workers, elected leaders and citizens to advocate for the renewal of America’s infrastructure. CEO and Co-Founder Zach Schafer shares key takeaways from the organization’s recent week-long virtual gathering of experts focused on how to #RebuildBetter. Show Notes: United for Infrastructure Tue, 06 Oct 2020 18:37:10 -0000 Looking Back at United for Infrastructure 2020 full 8 Siemens USA CEO and Co-Founder Zach Schafer shares key takeaways from United for Infrastructure’s recent week-long virtual gathering of experts focused on how to #RebuildBetter00 United for Infrastructure is a nonpartisan organization that brings together businesses, workers, elected leaders and citizens to advocate for the renewal of America’s infrastructure. CEO and Co-Founder Zach Schafer shares key takeaways from the organization’s recent week-long virtual gathering of experts focused on how to #RebuildBetter. Show Notes: United for Infrastructure United for Infrastructure is a nonpartisan organization that brings together businesses, workers, elected leaders and citizens to advocate for the renewal of America’s infrastructure. CEO and Co-Founder Zach Schafer shares key takeaways from the organization’s recent week-long virtual gathering of experts focused on how to #RebuildBetter.

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]]> 1826 no How to reinvent the power grid https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/how-to-reinvent-the-power-grid/ Sustainability, consumer choices and pure economics are all coming together to support a renewable future. But first we need to bring this energy onto the power grid. To learn how, Barbara talks to Sonja Glavaski, Chief Scientist for Energy Digitalization in the Energy & Environment Directorate at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:58:19 -0000 How to reinvent the power grid full 7 Siemens USA Sonja Glavaski, Chief Scientist for Energy Digitalization in the Energy & Environment Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, shares what it takes to prepare the power grid to support a renewable future. Sustainability, consumer choices and pure economics are all coming together to support a renewable future. But first we need to bring this energy onto the power grid. To learn how, Barbara talks to Sonja Glavaski, Chief Scientist for Energy Digitalization in the Energy & Environment Directorate at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Sustainability, consumer choices and pure economics are all coming together to support a renewable future. But first we need to bring this energy onto the power grid. To learn how, Barbara talks to Sonja Glavaski, Chief Scientist for Energy Digitalization in the Energy & Environment Directorate at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

]]> 1362 no Leading a resilience shift https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/leading-a-resilience-shift/ Resilience. In the wake of today’s crises, we now hear it all the time. But what it does really mean, and what will be the benefits of having more resilient infrastructure? To answer that question, Barbara talks to Seth Shultz, Global Executive Director of The Resilience Shift. Show notes: Resilient Leadership Project: https://www.resilienceshift.org/resilient-leadership/ International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure: https://www.sustainability-coalition.org/ Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:57:11 -0000 Leading a resilience shift full 6 Siemens USA Seth Shultz, Global Executive Director of The Resilience Shift, defines resilience and what it takes to address U.S. infrastructure challenges. Resilience. In the wake of today’s crises, we now hear it all the time. But what it does really mean, and what will be the benefits of having more resilient infrastructure? To answer that question, Barbara talks to Seth Shultz, Global Executive Director of The Resilience Shift. Show notes: Resilient Leadership Project: https://www.resilienceshift.org/resilient-leadership/ International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure: https://www.sustainability-coalition.org/ Resilience. In the wake of today’s crises, we now hear it all the time. But what it does really mean, and what will be the benefits of having more resilient infrastructure? To answer that question, Barbara talks to Seth Shultz, Global Executive Director of The Resilience Shift.

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]]> 1724 no The next big thing for America’s infrastructure https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/the-next-big-thing-for-america-s-infrastructure/ One of the biggest trends impacting infrastructure actually started in the consumer world: a Fourth Industrial Revolution. Elise Neel, Vice President of New Business Incubation at Verizon, joins Barbara to share its potential and the impact of 5G to infrastructure and industry. Tue, 08 Sep 2020 15:13:20 -0000 The next big thing for America’s infrastructure full 1 Siemens USA Elise Neel, VP New Business Incubation, Verizon, defines the Fourth Industrial Revolution and forecasts the impact of 5G. One of the biggest trends impacting infrastructure actually started in the consumer world: a Fourth Industrial Revolution. Elise Neel, Vice President of New Business Incubation at Verizon, joins Barbara to share its potential and the impact of 5G to infrastructure and industry. One of the biggest trends impacting infrastructure actually started in the consumer world: a Fourth Industrial Revolution. Elise Neel, Vice President of New Business Incubation at Verizon, joins Barbara to share its potential and the impact of 5G to infrastructure and industry.

]]> 1867 no How do we scale electric mobility? https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/how-do-we-scale-electric-mobility/ A rare upside to a global pandemic? Less driving helped to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality. Vic Shao, CEO, Amply Power, outlines how we can continue to accelerate climate action even while restarting the economy by focusing on the immediately actionable opportunity to scale the use of electric mobility.   Show Notes: California mandate for zero emission trucks Tue, 08 Sep 2020 12:56:28 -0000 How do we scale electric mobility? full 5 Siemens USA More than a consumer trend, electric mobility can advance a sustainable future. Meet Vic Shao, CEO, Amply Power, who is helping the commercial transportation switch to electricity for fuel. A rare upside to a global pandemic? Less driving helped to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality. Vic Shao, CEO, Amply Power, outlines how we can continue to accelerate climate action even while restarting the economy by focusing on the immediately actionable opportunity to scale the use of electric mobility.   Show Notes: California mandate for zero emission trucks A rare upside to a global pandemic? Less driving helped to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality. Vic Shao, CEO, Amply Power, outlines how we can continue to accelerate climate action even while restarting the economy by focusing on the immediately actionable opportunity to scale the use of electric mobility.

 

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]]> 1807 no Can indoor spaces adapt to COVID-19? https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/can-indoor-spaces-adapt-to-covid-19/ A big challenge in co-existing with the COVID-19 pandemic is understanding how to create safe indoor spaces. Scott Rechler, CEO of New York City-based RxR Realty, shares technology solutions being used to reinvent buildings and offices. Tue, 08 Sep 2020 11:58:17 -0000 Can indoor spaces adapt to COVID-19? full 4 Siemens USA Scott Rechler, CEO of New York City-based RxR Realty, provides examples of the digital innovation being used to adapt indoor spaces to the COVID-19 pandemic. A big challenge in co-existing with the COVID-19 pandemic is understanding how to create safe indoor spaces. Scott Rechler, CEO of New York City-based RxR Realty, shares technology solutions being used to reinvent buildings and offices. A big challenge in co-existing with the COVID-19 pandemic is understanding how to create safe indoor spaces. Scott Rechler, CEO of New York City-based RxR Realty, shares technology solutions being used to reinvent buildings and offices.

]]> 1831 no The factory of the future https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/the-factory-of-the-future/ As U.S. manufacturers help the country respond to COVID-19, Jay Timmons, President and CEO, National Association of Manufacturers, joins the show to share lessons learned and why the digital transformation of U.S. factories matters to national resilience. Tue, 08 Sep 2020 11:58:08 -0000 The factory of the future full 3 Siemens USA Jay Timmons, President and CEO, National Association of Manufacturers, on how manufacturers have responded to the pandemic and the bright future ahead if the industry invests in technology and human talent. As U.S. manufacturers help the country respond to COVID-19, Jay Timmons, President and CEO, National Association of Manufacturers, joins the show to share lessons learned and why the digital transformation of U.S. factories matters to national resilience. As U.S. manufacturers help the country respond to COVID-19, Jay Timmons, President and CEO, National Association of Manufacturers, joins the show to share lessons learned and why the digital transformation of U.S. factories matters to national resilience.

]]> 1702 no A connected world we can trust https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/a-connected-world-we-can-trust/ In using data to bring infrastructure online, cybersecurity conversations tend to focus on everything going wrong. With Laura Bate, a director of cyber engagement at the U.S. Cyberspace Solarium Commission, Barbara delves into a world in which everything goes right instead. Tue, 08 Sep 2020 11:57:51 -0000 A connected world we can trust full 2 Siemens USA Cybersecurity expert Laura Bates shares her perspective on how trust, collaboration and focusing on human talent can drive digital innovation. In using data to bring infrastructure online, cybersecurity conversations tend to focus on everything going wrong. With Laura Bate, a director of cyber engagement at the U.S. Cyberspace Solarium Commission, Barbara delves into a world in which everything goes right instead. In using data to bring infrastructure online, cybersecurity conversations tend to focus on everything going wrong. With Laura Bate, a director of cyber engagement at the U.S. Cyberspace Solarium Commission, Barbara delves into a world in which everything goes right instead.

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