Data Radicals

In this episode, CDO Steve Pimblett of The Very Group describes the four pillars of extracting value from data and shares how he’s built a successful B2C data team. Steve shares his advice for CDOs just starting off or maybe years into the role. He discusses optimizing your data strategy, making your business more data-driven, leveraging account managers, and much more.--------“Set up some sort of an internal agency to see how you can make business areas more data-driven.” - Steve Pimblett--------Time Stamps* (2:28) What CDOs should know on day one* (8:44) A deep dive into The Very Group* (14:26) How to approach your company’s data strategy* (20:56) Using data to better approach tough conversations* (22:59) Account managers are your secret weapon--------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Alation.Learn more:* Data Radicals: https://www.alation.com/podcast/* Alation’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/* Satyen’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/--------LinksConnect with Steve on LinkedInCheck out The Very Group

With the data space more complex than ever, many people throw their hands in the air, and use solutions that fix many (but not all) of their problems. Today’s guest saw that complexity, and leaned into it. Zhamak Dehghani is the creator of the data mesh. Where others saw chaos, she saw an opportunity. Zhamak dives into decentralization, all things data mesh, how data architecture can empower your workers, and much more.--------“Seeing the real world problems made me curious about the data space—scratching the surface and seeing the discord between the reality of the complex world we're living in with data. The solutions weren't up to the task for dealing with that complexity, so it got me to look further for a solution.” — Zhamak Dehghani--------Time Stamps* (0:00) A brief history of data architecture* (2:45) An intro to the data mesh* (13:08) How analytics impact data engineers* (18:54) The socio-technical approach* (23:26) Getting started in the data mesh* (28:59) Data mesh vs. Data fabric--------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Alation.Learn more:* Data Radicals: https://www.alation.com/podcast/* Alation’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/* Satyen’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/--------LinksConnect with Zhamak on LinkedInCheck out Zhamak's book Data Mesh

What if you could combine data across industries and use cases? FAIR data is Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable. These are the tenants that Francesco Marzoni, Chief Data and Analytics Officer of Ingka Group, has made central to his data-driven career. In today’s episode, Francesco discusses the FAIR principles, data silos, the importance of data governance, and much more.--------“The biggest lesson I got during the pandemic was the importance of having usability in data assets you can tap into and how much it can hurt you if you don't have usable data assets in times of crisis.” — Francesco Marzoni--------Time Stamps* (0:00) How Aristotle impacts data today* (2:45) Exploring FAIR* (14:07) Francesco used FAIR to navigate Nestlé through the pandemic* (20:52) The reusability of data* (27:00) How Francesco creates data programs* (29:54) Future opportunities in data--------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Alation.Learn more:* Data Radicals: https://www.alation.com/podcast/* Alation’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/* Satyen’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/--------LinksConnect with Francesco on LinkedInCheck out Ingka Group

While analysts in other fields face an ocean of data, those in social justice often face a desert. After all, those who abuse their power take care to conceal their crimes. How can data scientists hold the guilty accountable? Today's guest has used data to uncover hidden human rights violations and uphold social justice. Tarak Shah is a Data Scientist at the Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG), a RAFTO award-winning non-profit. In this episode, he reveals how his work has exposed the crimes of violent dictators and police – delivering justice to the violated and a chance to heal the communities affected. --------“In human rights, the question when we're talking about accountability is about what actually happened, not just what was documented.” — Tarak Shah--------Time Stamps* (0:00) Navigating a lack of data* (2:46) Analyzing human rights violations in Guatemala * (11:45) How data solved a murder mystery* (14:02) Data’s insights into gender-based violence in Chicago* (34:33) How you can help preserve human rights with data--------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Alation.Learn more:* Data Radicals: https://www.alation.com/podcast/* Alation’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/* Satyen’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/--------LinksConnect with Tarak on LinkedInCheck Out HRDAG

In the era of “fake news” how do you know what to trust? Today’s guest, Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, has found the last dependable source of truth: Google. Armed with Google trends data, Seth illuminates hidden truths about racism, politics, and sexuality in our world today. In today’s interview, Seth dives into his latest book Don’t Trust Your Gut: Using Data to Get What You Really Want in Life. He shares interesting insights he gathered along the way and how unfortunately, lying and data sometimes go hand-in-hand.--------“Google trends is so powerful because it gives you an incentive to get the information you need. And PornHub, similarly, gives you an incentive to get the information you need. So even in an anonymous survey, there's no incentive for people to tell the truth.” — Seth Stephens-Davidowitz--------Time Stamps* (0:00) Is your data full of lies?* (2:45) Seth’s book Everybody Lies* (6:25) Google trends is a data treasure trove* (11:36) How data can help you online date* (16:25) Taking a data-driven approach to your personal life* (19:33) The data behind happiness * (24:13) Seth’s book Don’t Trust Your Gut and how it can change your approach to business--------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Alation.Learn more:* Data Radicals: https://www.alation.com/podcast/* Alation’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/* Satyen’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/--------LinksCheck out Seth's WorkSeth’s book : Don’t Trust Your Gut: Using Data to Get What You Really Want in Life

Business intelligence has dominated corporate conversations for years. It’s an integral component of making data-backed decisions and as well as an important tool for any Data Radical. Today, we’re lucky enough to speak with a business intelligence pioneer, Bernard Liautaud.Bernard is the Managing Partner of Balderton Capital and was the founder of BusinessObjects. In this interview, he and Satyen discuss the origins of business intelligence, what it’s like to found a company, creating healthy company cultures, and so much more.--------“The No. 1 element of creating a culture is by setting an example, because you're going to be modeled after — unconsciously or consciously.” — Bernard Liautaud--------Time Stamps* (0:00) Bernard’s impressive history of making data digestible * (2:45) The history of BusinessObjects* (5:10) Inventing a new way to look at data* (11:39) A deep dive into spearheading business intelligence* (30:40) Creating a unique corporate culture--------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Alation.Learn more:* Data Radicals: https://www.alation.com/podcast/* Alation’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/* Satyen’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/--------LinksConnect with Bernard on LinkedInCheck out Balderton Capital

Knowledge graphs are a critical tool in a Data Radical’s toolbox. But how can we make sure we’re leveraging them to the best of our ability? Today’s guest helps us out.Kendall Clark, is the Founder and CEO of Stardog. His non-typical data journey has given him a wealth of knowledge that we’re lucky enough to hear today. He goes deep into knowledge graphs, philosophy’s impact on management, and much more.--------“It's a little bit like asking the first person you ever date to marry you. It's not that that's definitely a mistake and we'll never work out, but it's risky. This is really what happens when you commit to doing integrations in the storage layer.” - Kendall Clark--------Time Stamps* (0:38) The human impact on data* (3:06) Kendall’s unconventional journey into data* (6:27) What is Stardog?* (8:52) All you need to know about Knowledge Graphs* (27:20) How to build culture at your organization--------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Alation.Learn more:* Data Radicals: https://www.alation.com/podcast/* Alation’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/* Satyen’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/--------LinksConnect with Kendall on LinkedInCheck out Stardog

Information is power, and data is rarely as subjective as it seems. Savvy data leaders know one thing: data is political. And for many data professionals — that fact can feel discouraging. But it doesn’t have to be.Today, Wendy Turner-Williams, CDO of Tableau, brings us a fresh perspective on how to win at the game of data politics. Shifting corporate culture can be difficult. But with Wendy’s tips and tricks, you’ll be able to transform your org into a data-driven machine. You won’t want to miss it.--------Quote:“When it comes to culture the thing that data professionals never love to talk about is that data's very political.” - Wendy Turner-Williams--------Time Stamps* (00:24) Who is Wendy Turner-Williams* (2:37) Ins and outs of working on data in a software company* (7:17) CDOs as supporting actors* (16:26) The evolution of data governance* (22:13) Wendy’s approach to data culture* (24:45) The politics of data--------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Alation.Learn more:* Data Radicals: https://www.alation.com/podcast/* Alation’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/* Satyen’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/--------LinksConnect with Wendy on LinkedInCheck out Tableau

Data is one of our most underutilized weapons in our arsenal. In today’s battles, the ability to gather, disseminate, consume and act on information has become the fundamental capability in the war on terror.In this episode, Satyen speaks with Stan McChrystal, retired US Army General and Managing Partner of the McChrystal Group. They discuss Stan's experiences building a data culture in the US military, evaluating leaders, the concept of empowered command, and much more.--------“Often you have data you don't know you have. ” - Stan McChrystal--------Time Stamps* (0:00) Using data as a weapon* (3:16) Insight into changing massive organizations * (11:33) How to find the best leaders* (18:17) Running military operations backed by data* (29:37) What success looks like for a US Army general--------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Alation.Learn more:* Data Radicals: https://www.alation.com/podcast/* Alation’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/* Satyen’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/--------LinksConnect with Stan on LinkedInCheck out the McChrystal Group

The role of CDO is constantly evolving, and Data Radicals need to stay ahead of the curve. Today's guest gives us the inside scoop on how to do just that. Randy Bean is the founder and CEO of NewVantage Partners and author of Fail Fast, Learn Faster: Lessons in Data-Driven Leadership in an Age of Disruption, Big Data, and AI. In this interview, he and Satyen discuss the adoption of the chief data officer role, the challenges of creating a data culture, and the importance of soft skills for CDOs. --------“Data-driven organizations never rest. They're never comfortable. Because they know that unless they continue to do things to stay data-driven—they won't be the most data-driven going forward.” - Randy Bean--------Time Stamps* (0:00) How the Dunning-Kruger effect impacts your organization* (3:10) Randy’s beginnings in data* (6:31) The endless data journey* (10:05) The evolution of the CDO* (19:51) How to know you’re a successful CDO* (23:54) Barriers to building a data culture--------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Alation.Learn more:* Data Radicals: https://www.alation.com/podcast/* Alation’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/* Satyen’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/--------LinksConnect with Randy on LinkedInCheck out NewVantage PartnersRead Randy’s Book: Fail Fast, Learn Faster: Lessons in Data-Driven Leadership in an Age of Disruption, Big Data, and AI

The early founders of the internet argued that privacy was dead. But today’s guest was motivated to revolutionize data privacy instead. Michelle Finneran Dennedy, CEO of PrivacyCode and co-author of The Privacy Engineer’s Manifesto, is one of the world’s first Chief Privacy Officer. She and Satyen talk about how the role of CPO has changed throughout her tenure, the tough work of designing privacy policies, the future of data privacy, and much more.--------“CPOs today are business leaders and risk takers.” — Michelle Finneran Dennedy--------Time Stamps* (0:00) Privacy is dead. Get over it.* (5:54) What made Michelle passionate about privacy* (10:05) The evolution of the Chief Privacy Officer* (12:29) What is data policy?* (14:26) The roles morals and ethics play in data policy* (19:23) Debunking privacy engineering* (29:11) The future of privacy--------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Alation.Learn more:* Data Radicals: https://www.alation.com/podcast/* Alation’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/* Satyen’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/--------LinksConnect with Michelle on LinkedInCheck out The Privacy Engineer’s Manifesto

No risk, no reward. Kyle Kirwan, co-founder and CEO of BigEye, helps companies manage risk more intelligently through the power of data quality. In this interview, Kyle describes his experience as one of the first data scientists and analysts at Uber, weighs the pros and cons of build versus buy, and defines the modern data stack – with an eye to what’s next. --------“We're living in this Renaissance era when it comes to data tools.” - Kyle Kirwan--------Time Stamps* (0:00) What Monopoly teaches us about data* (3:00) Data’s role at Uber* (7:29) Building vs. Buying* (12:14) The current and future landscape of data tools* (17:58) Getting the right people involved* (20:20) Creating a data culture* (28:48) Insights into the modern data stack--------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Alation.Learn more:* Data Radicals: https://www.alation.com/podcast/* Alation’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/* Satyen’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/--------LinksConnect with Kyle on LinkedInCheck out BigeyeSeven Principles for Reliable Data Pipelines by Kyle KirwanRegister for the Data Reliability Engineering ConferenceData Discovery in 2020 by Kyle Kirwan

Science and data are powerful tools of discovery, but our expectations are often misaligned with what science can actually do. Interpreting and understanding science involves nuance, humility, and an open mind – muscles that we don’t always flex as often as we should.Today’s guest is Christie Aschwanden, journalist and NYT bestselling author. Christie is an expert in understanding the power – and limitations – of science. Christie explains why science isn’t broken, how to get reliable answers from the scientific method, and the science behind why quitting can sometimes be the best decision possible.--------“I think it's really important to always recognize that there's a possibility that whatever you're thinking now is wrong…We need to understand that one of the most fundamental aspects of science is that it's provisional. We always have to be open to new evidence and recognize that there's always the chance that we will gain new evidence that will overturn our current ways of thinking. And that's okay.” -Christie Aschwanden--------Time Stamps* (3:12) Is Science Broken?* (7:07) What is Motivational Reasoning?* (11:27) The Importance of Nuance in Science * (12:50) One Trait Christie Highly Recommends * (14:40) The Misaligned Incentive Structure in Science Today* (16:38) Stories Are the Way We Make Sense of Data* (19:44) The Creative Process and the Value of Quitting* (23:35) The #1 Thing that Any High-Performance Person Can Do* (25:40) The Importance of Not Being Productive* (27:21) The Benefits of Sleep and How to Get Better Sleep* (30:30) Christie’s #1 Piece of Advice--------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Alation.Learn more:* Data Radicals: https://www.alation.com/podcast/* Alation’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/* Satyen’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/--------Links* Christie’s Website* Good To Go: What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn from the Strange Science of Recovery* Follow Christie on Twitter* Christie’s Podcast “Emerging Form”* Christie’s FiveThirtyEight Archive* Psychology’s Replication Crisis Has Made The Field Better from FiveThirtyEight

The average CDO only lasts 18 months in their position. 18 months! With odds that dire, data leaders need all the inside scoop they can get to climb the massive mountain ahead of them. Luckily, today we’re giving you a roadmap.Today’s guest is Peter Jackson, Co-Founder and Director of Caruthers and Jackson. Peter shares his advice on how to up your odds of passing that 18-month mark with flying colors. He discusses why CDOs are key players in a company’s future, and offers tips for navigating vendor relationships, building up data literacy in your organization, and much more.--------"Wherever you find a spreadsheet—that's an opportunity for a quick win, because you might be able to automate that process by using some technologies and by teaching people new skills, and that will reduce data errors.” - Peter Jackson--------Time Stamps* (0:00) The high stakes for CDOs* (2:29) How CDOs are change agents* (6:02) How to know if being a CDO is right for you* (8:40) Advice for new CDOs* (11:45) The secrets of spreadsheets* (17:06) How to make the most of vendor relationships* (23:48) Building data literacy at your organization--------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Alation.Learn more:* Data Radicals: https://www.alation.com/podcast/* Alation’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/* Satyen’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/--------LinksConnect with Peter on LinkedInCheck out Carruthers and Jackson

Whether you’re a whistleblower exposing fraud or a new CDO with uncomfortable insights at an organization, “just the facts” alone won’t convince the crowd. You need buy-in, conviction, and the ability to tell a compelling story.In today’s episode, Dr. Margaret Heffernan, author, professor, and seasoned CEO, shares what she’s learned about leading teams to light. She shares insights on willful blindness, how to make people care about data, and how to build the most productive teams. --------"What's really interesting about whistleblowers is that they're deeply ordinary." - Dr. Margaret Heffernan--------Time Stamps* (0:03) A history of whistleblowers* (2:43) Alice Stewart and a pattern of willful blindness to important data* (9:38) Data alone doesn’t win arguments* (19:59) The psychology of whistleblowers * (27:31) How to be a whistleblower* (30:00) The downside of being a super chicken--------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Alation.Learn more:* Data Radicals: https://www.alation.com/podcast/* Alation’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/* Satyen’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/--------LinksConnect with Margaret on LinkedInCheck out Margaret's book Uncharted: How to Map the Future

What can the tale of the blind men and the elephant teach us about our own blindspots in the world of data?Today’s guest helps us identify some of our data blindspots and learn how to attack them head on. Cindi Howson, Chief Data Strategy Officer at ThoughtSpot, shares how BI has transformed in recent years, what you can do to increase data literacy at your org, how your company can stay ahead of the hiring curve, and much more.--------"CDOs have to associate with others outside the organization so they do not get demotivated or burned out when there's too many setbacks or naysayers." - Cindi Howson--------Time Stamps* (0:00) What elephants teach us about data* (4:00) BI: then and now* (12:05) The urgency of increasing digital literacy* (17:07) How to start your data transformation* (19:42) Competing in the labor market* (26:49) The Data Chief Podcast--------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Alation.Learn more:* Data Radicals: https://www.alation.com/podcast/* Alation’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/* Satyen’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/--------LinksConnect with Cindi on LinkedInCheck out ThoughtSpot

Corporate malfeasance is a cold fact. And when companies lie to the public, real people get hurt.Amir Efrati, Co-Founder and Executive Editor of the Information, exposes the truths big firms conceal. His reporting has brought corporations to justice, won numerous awards, and been cited by federal judges. In this episode, Amir discusses the Facebook Papers, controversies around self-driving cars, and the relationship between data-driven decisions and transparency. This one isn't for the faint of heart, and you won’t want to miss it.--------"There was this dissonance between what was privately being shared and what was publicly being announced. People are making life decisions based on completely false assumptions. That's not good for anyone. Investors are investing pension money and other people's money in companies based on what's publicly announced and not what's privately known. That's not good either." - Amir Efrati--------Time Stamps* (0:00) Corporate responsibility vs public good* (3:18) What’s The Information?* (6:31) The inside scoop on the Facebook Papers* (14:51) How to hack humans* (17:12) The secrets of self-driving cars* (23:57) Why the cloud is a trillion dollar industry--------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Alation.Learn more:* Data Radicals: https://www.alation.com/podcast/* Alation’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/* Satyen’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/--------LinksConnect with Amir on LinkedInCheck out The Information

The world of data is often elusive and nebulous. And as time goes on, different myths circulate the zeitgeist. Today’s guest walks us through some common myths, and serves as our own personal mythbuster. Michelle Hoiseth, Chief Data Officer of Parexel, uncovers the biggest data challenges facing the pharmaceutical industry, and shares how you too can be a data mythbuster, how you can lead a data journey at your organization, and much more. --------“I use a cartoon still where the top frame is ‘who wants clean data’ and everybody in the crowd has their hand up. Then the next frame is ‘who wants to clean their data’ and everyone's hand is down and they're looking at their shoes—and that was Parexel." - Michelle Hoiseth--------Time Stamps* (0:00) Being a data mythbuster * (2:45) The data problems facing the pharmaceutical industry* (10:42) Embarking on a data journey* (24:10) Lessons learned from a data overhaul* (25:23) A data cultural evolution--------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Alation.Learn more:* Data Radicals: https://www.alation.com/podcast/* Alation’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/* Satyen’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/--------LinksConnect with Michelle on LinkedInCheck out Parexel

Anxiety about math. For most Americans, it’s so deeply ingrained it’s practically a personality trait. Unfortunately, this fear can linger in our psyches as we age. But, thankfully, Data Radicals like Caroline Carruthers are here to confront that fear and educate our data-anxious peers.Caroline is the co-author of “The Chief Data Officer's Playbook,” and today she’s explaining why CDOs play a crucial role in building a data-based organization. She shares advice on how to be an effective CDO, and promote data literacy so people embrace data-driven decision making at your company, and much more.--------"Spend time with your stakeholders and talk to them about data. Relax them, take them out for coffee and cake, sit there and just get to know them as a person and ask them about what they're trying to do." - Caroline Carruthers--------Time Stamps* (0:04) Being a data cheerleader* (2:39) How to be an effective CDO* (8:45) Finding your data skillset * (11:59) Turning your stakeholders into Data Radicals* (14:40) Teaching data literacy to your organization* (20:18) Raising the next generation of Data Radicals* (26:23) Meeting people where they are--------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Alation.Learn more:* Data Radicals: https://www.alation.com/podcast/* Alation’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/* Satyen’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/--------LinksConnect with Caroline on LinkedInCheck out Carruthers and Jackson

With stories of different space explorations constantly in the news—it’s an exciting time to be a space enthusiast. But with the habitation of Mars seemingly on the horizon it begs the question: is there going to be an HOA on Mars? Figuring out how governance will work on Mars is a logistical problem that just stems more and more questions, not unlike data governance today. Similarly, we’re in the exciting times of data governance, but are still relatively unsure about any of the logistics. Today, Paola Saibene, Principal of Teknion Data Solutions, shares her insights on how to confront data governance head on, transform your organization with data, the future of data, and much more.--------"Protect the people inside of the data. And I don't mean in a cyber sense only, but protect the people by having that care put into how it is being treated all the way post capture." - Paola Saibene--------Time Stamps* (0:00) Data Governance and the Wild Wild West* (3:46) How to help your clients face data challenges* (7:49) What is data governance?* (8:44) The key to certified data* (14:13) How to advocate for data at your organization* (20:21) The future of data work--------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Alation.Learn more:* Data Radicals: https://www.alation.com/podcast/* Alation’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/* Satyen’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/--------LinksConnect with Paola on LinkedInCheck out Teknion Data Solutions

We spend our lives surrounded by stories—the ones we hear, read, and watch. Stories are how we learn how to navigate life. Some have played a major role in pivoting how entire industries approach storytelling like The Sixth Sense movie and maybe, if you listen to today’s episode, your next work presentation.Today, we’re hearing from Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, Founder and CEO of storytelling with data. She shares her tips and tricks for data radicals venturing into the world of data storytelling. We’ll learn how to better understand your audience, what makes a data story captivating, how to improve your public speaking skills and much more. --------"There is so much potential for the person who has strong technical skills and can speak in ways that make other people feel engaged and attentive. People will pay more attention to your data if you can talk to them in ways that make them want to keep participating and become part of that discussion." - Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic--------Time Stamps* (0:00) What The Sixth Sense teaches us about data* (3:13) Understanding your audience* (4:45) Building blocks of a compelling data story * (12:16) Why data enthusiasts need strong public speaking skills* (15:28) The secret to being a great data storyteller* (20:50) The importance of feedback--------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Alation.Learn more:* Data Radicals: https://www.alation.com/podcast/* Alation’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/* Satyen’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/--------LinksConnect with Cole on LinkedInCheck out storytelling with data

Communication—or lack thereof—tends to be at the core of most of life’s issues. Although most of us know this, few of us set out to create systems to address the problem. Today, we’re learning from two people who did: L.L. Zamenhof and Bob Seiner.L.L. Zamenhof saw the crucial role words played in dividing people, and wanted to create a language that would unify the world. His language, Esperanto, was born, but unfortunately didn’t catch on. Bob Seiner, President & Principal of KIK Consulting, on the other hand, has had more success. He has seen how miscommunication has negatively impacted how organizations handle data and data governance, and has worked to improve their processes and revolutionize their workflows. Today, he shares his insights with us. You won’t want to miss it.--------"Most organizations think that governance has to be top down, but there is an alternative approach. You can look to leverage things that already exist within your environment first and then apply the heavy-handedness wherever you need to." - Bob Seiner--------Time Stamps* (0:00) What’s Esperanto, and why aren’t we speaking it?* (4:05) How to communicate about data* (8:16) Why your organization is struggling to share data* (11:17) Understanding data governance* (14:27) How to improve data governance at your company* (17:56) The three O’s of data* (20:01) Creating a data culture* (22:03) The future of data--------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Alation.Learn more:* Data Radicals: https://www.alation.com/podcast/* Alation’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/* Satyen’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/--------LinksConnect with Bob on LinkedInCheck out KIK Consulting

You may not realize it, but data literacy is an issue that affects everyone. From the mom-and-pop shop around the corner to the Fortune 500 C-suite, everyone has skin in the game. Yet, how to teach data literacy is still not widely understood or prioritized by data leaders. That needs to change, and the first step is listening to today’s episode.We’re talking with Jennifer Belissent, Principal Data Strategist at Snowflake, about tackling data literacy. She shares how data literacy impacts everything from smart cities, to your local grocery store, to your corner office. Tune in to learn how you can use data literacy to build your own data culture, have a lens into your customer's behavior, increase productivity, and much more.--------"Many people are not comfortable with data. We've created the haves and have-nots within an organization. We need to make sure that data literacy programs are inclusive. " - Jennifer Belissent--------Time Stamps* (0:00) What’s happening with data literacy today* (3:28) The inevitability of smart cities* (5:34) Data serves as a lens into people’s behavior* (9:05) How to approach data literacy* (17:04) The CDO’s role in data literacy* (22:55) Creating a data culture* (27:44) Teaching your employees data literacy--------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Alation.Learn more:* Data Radicals: https://www.alation.com/podcast/* Alation’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/* Satyen’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/--------LinksConnect with Jennifer on LinkedInCheck out Snowflake

Growing up, we’re all asked what we want to be when we’re older. Our answer is normally met with an explanation of the years of education and dedication we’ll have to go through to get there. Whether it’s trade school, medical school, a PhD, or apprenticeship, we start to understand that we’ll need years of specialized training to get to where we want to be. But what if that whole way of thinking is wrong? Today, we’re learning to completely shift our approach to the understanding of expertise. Our guest is David Epstein, bestselling author of Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World and The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance. He shares why you should shift your focus from being a specialist to a generalist, and how that can exponentially increase your odds for success. You won’t want to miss it.--------"The people who are good forecasters sometimes have an area of specialty, sometimes they don't, but more important than what they think, is how they think." - David Epstein--------Time Stamps* (0:00) How Satyen became a generalist* (2:52) Why IQ tests aren’t as helpful as you think* (5:53) What makes an environment kind or wicked* (13:23) Getting comfortable with sporadic success* (18:31) The perks of generalization* (22:57) The shortcomings of specialization* (26:36) What we can learn from Vincent Van Gogh--------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Alation.Learn more:* Data Radicals: https://www.alation.com/podcast/* Alation’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/* Satyen’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/--------LinksConnect with David on LinkedInCheck out David's website

Data confers immense power. With it, we can transform the world as we know it. But, despite all that potential—too few people know how to wield data. 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are created every day. Saul Alinsky famously said “If people don’t think they have the power to solve their problems, they won’t even think about how to solve them.” Translating that information into meaning is one of the most significant challenges of our time. We believe it’s the key to addressing our most pressing issues, from climate change to global inequality. Many of us see this as an opportunity: How do we teach more people to leverage data? This show is called Data Radicals, hosted by Satyen Sangani, CEO of Alation. Join us on this journey as we engage data leaders, academics and analysts from all walks of life. We’ll be featuring the stories of the culture builders and truth-seekers who are doing big things with data. Whether you’re a Chief Data Officer, a young data analyst on the path to the C-suite, or a data fanatic who wants to learn from today’s change makers - this podcast is for you. So tap the follow button, and get ready to hear from some of the most innovative minds in the world of data. Welcome to Data Radicals. Powered by the team at Alation.-------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Alation.Learn more:* Data Radicals: https://www.alation.com/podcast/* Alation’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alation/* Satyen’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssangani/