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Practice? Podcast

Practice? Podcast

By: David Fearon and Peter Vaill
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“Theory and practice” is a common phrase. We've seen a lot of writing on theory, but what about that other word? Peter calls it "the dark matter of the social sciences" - Practice. It applies to pencil-pushing, educating, heart surgery, sailing, golfing, and anything you can do with purpose. Peter and Dave take you into a world of thought that couples work and play, purpose and routine, life and legacy. In a world of white-water, On Practice is the raft.

Copyright 2026 David Fearon and Peter Vaill
Career Success Economics
Episodes
  • Episode 315: Episode 298 - Still Thinking Deeply About Teaching and Offering Bold Ideas (John Miller)
    Jun 9 2026

    Dr. John Miller is one of the most revered and provocative Management Educators in Dave's field. John retired from Bucknell University decades ago, but still has much to say and write about, giving every emerging practitioner a chance to learn to manage. He created Management 101 to accomplish this at Bucknell. It continues after more than 45 years. He has submitted three journal articles just in the last few months. His earnest thinking and joy of sharing it ring out in this conversation.

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    48 mins
  • Episode 314: Episode 297 - Uncertainty Invades Every Decision Arena (Tom Casey)
    May 4 2026

    As the shock waves of chaotic national and global change shake the context for every managerial practice, Dave and Tom Casey have this conversation about what leaders and clients of his firm, Discussion Partner Collaborative, do in the face of unprecedented uncertainty about what is coming next. Sit tight or stand up, speak out?

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    46 mins
  • Episode 313: Episode 296 - Conversation with a Positive Change Architect (Faith Addicott)
    Apr 13 2026

    Dave and Faith Addicott become reacquainted on the verge of hopeful changes in the emerging, interdisciplinary fields of organization development. From Anthropology to engineering, Faith's vision is that creative approaches to changing how people experience organizational life in this global society are finally possible. She organizes at the confluence of these refreshing interactions between practitioners and researchers, sharing the purpose to invent new ways to guide positive change. Currently, she contributes to The Good Work Collective, which is spearheading the OD Out Loud Revival.

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    44 mins
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