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Julie Dirksen’s three key insights about modern change mastery: most training fails because it ignores immediate relevance; organizational change temporarily destroys people's competence and professional identity; corporate learning only addresses logic while ignoring the emotional brain that actually drives decisions. Julie Dirksen joins me to dissect why most corporate training feels like "high school, but worse." She's spent years figuring out how to design learning that actually changes behavior, not just fills heads with information. Her printer repair experiment reveals why engagement isn't about jazzing up content—it's about timing and immediate application. When your printer's broken and you need it fixed, suddenly that boring YouTube video becomes fascinating. But here's what really stuck with me: change doesn't just alter what people do, it shatters who they are. Take someone who's unconsciously competent at their job and force them to learn new processes, and you've just broken their professional identity. Julie introduces the elephant-rider metaphor to explain why purely rational training approaches fail. Your logical brain might understand why change is necessary, but your emotional, experiential brain—the elephant—often has other plans. If you're leading transformation efforts and wondering why smart people resist obviously good ideas, this conversation will shift how you think about supporting behavior change in organizations. Change Signal. Cut through the blather, the BS, and the noise to find the good stuff that works in change. If you’re a transformational leader seeking modern change mastery, you’re in exactly the right place. *** WHEN YOU’RE READY 🎧 A new episode every week (and sometimes two!) The Change Signal newsletter. Short, practical, weekly *** CONNECT 💼 Connect on LinkedIn *** SAY THANKS 💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 💚 Leave a review on Spotify…

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Welcome to Revolutionary Ideas, the Socialist Alternative podcast. In this series, we will explore Marxist theory and practice through conversations with socialist activists.

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Welcome to Revolutionary Ideas, the Socialist Alternative podcast. In this series, we will explore Marxist theory and practice through conversations with socialist activists.

43 episodios

#Society #Socialist Alternative

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28: New Party Incoming - But What Should It Stand For? 43:13

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It’s official: Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana are going to launch a new left party! But what should it stand for? How can it build a real working-class alternative to Starmer and Farage? Listen to find out! socialistalternative.info

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27: Introducing Marxist Philosophy in 30 Minutes 30:43

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Karl Marx once famously said “the philosophers have interpreted the world in various ways, but the point is to change it.” In this recording from Socialist Alternative's Revolutionary Ideas Festival last November, we discuss the basics of Marxist philosophy and how it is useful for those fighting for revolutionary change across the world. Listen now! socialistalternative.info…

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26: Repression & Resistance in Nigeria - Interview with Nigerian Socialists 29:02

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In this episode, we speak with two Marxists from the Movement for a Socialist Alternative (ISA Nigeria) about the ongoing battle to free Daniel Akande and all jailed activists. We also touch on prospects for future workers’ struggle and the fight to overthrow capitalism and imperialism across the African continent. Follow the Nigeria Solidarity Campaign! Facebook - Nigeria Solidarity Campaign Instagram - NigeriaSolidarity…

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25: The New Party We Need 40:36

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25: The New Party We Need by Socialist Alternative

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24: What Does Trump 2.0 Mean? 27:36

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In this episode we sat down with members of Socialist Alternative in the United States, who are currently organising in the wake of Donald Trump’s recent election victory. We ask: What does his election represent? What are the prospects for building a fightback of workers and youth in the US? And what does Trump 2.0 mean internationally?…

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23: Britain's Election: A Marxist Analysis 48:22

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The Conservative Party is licking its wounds after its disastrous showing at the General Election. Never in their history have the Tories received such a low share of the vote. But Starmer’s win is extremely shallow. Despite five years of work purging the left and cosying up to big business in the name of electability, Labour also received the lowest the share of the vote this century. So how do we understand these events? What do socialists and Marxists say about where we should go forward from here? To find out, tune into this new episode of Revolutionary Ideas! socialistalternative.info…

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22: Tories vs. Tory-Lite: Where Next After the Election? 34:49

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The Tories are on their way out! But a Labour government will be just as committed to serving the interests of big business. A new left, anti-war political party with socialist policies must be urgently built to challenge the capitalist parties and the racism of Farage. This episode of Revolutionary Ideas will discuss just how this alternative can be built going into a Labour government. Listen now!…

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21: The Militant Tendency - Marxism in the 1980s 1:23:11

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Through the 1960s until the 1990s, the Militant Tendency gained infamy for its defence of Marxist and socialist ideas within the labour movement in Britain. It took the fight to the Thatcher government in the 80s, both in the struggle of the socialist Liverpool City Council, and in the struggle against the poll tax. What were the lessons of these fight? How was Militant built? Join us for another episode of Revolutionary Ideas to find out more! socialistalternative.info…

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20: 1931-49 - Years of War and Revolution 1:05:27

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The years 1931-49 were years of reaction, fascism and inter-imperialist war, but also of revolution. In this episode of Revolutionary Ideas we ask: What was the genuine Marxist approach to the World War at the time, and what lessons does this era carry for today? Join Socialist Alternative! socialistalternative.info/sign-up-to-socialist-alternative…

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19: Spain 1931-38 - Revolution Betrayed by Stalinism 55:16

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The Spanish Revolution 1931-38 was one of the great workers' revolutions of the 20th century. But it was also one of the great tragedies. Stalinism played a crucial role in its eventual defeat. What were the reasons for that? And how could a genuine Marxist leadership have done things differently? To find out, listen to the most recent episode of Revolutionary Ideas - the Marxist podcast from Socialist Alternative! JOIN US ----> https://www.socialistalternative.net/get-involved/…

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18: Socialists and the Critical Race Theory Debate 31:42

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Since the explosion of struggle against systemic racism and state violence in 2020, a new generation of workers and young people have asked: what sort of approach is needed to help in the fight for liberation? At the same time, there has been a right-wing backlash against the ideas of 'Critical Race Theory'. But do CRT provide a way forward? Or does Marxism have more to offer? Or are the two compatible? To learn more, listen to and share this latest episode of Revolutionary ideas! JOIN SOCIALIST ALTERNATIVE: linktr.ee/SocialistAlternative…

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17: Power, Gender and Abuse 40:08

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Over the last few years, the #metoo movement has exposed the widespread sexual abuse in society often perpetrated by men in positions of power such as Jeffrey Epstein, and most recently with the high-profile accusations against Prince Andrew. In this episode of REVOLUTIONARY IDEAS, we discuss a socialist feminist and Marxist approach to understanding and fighting the power and privilege behind this abuse, and how we can build a mass movement to fight back for International Women's Day 2022. Subscribe today! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/SocialistAlternative…

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16: How to Read Lenin's 'State and Revolution' 33:41

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Lenin’s classic book, The State and Revolution is a must-read for all who want to get a firm understanding of how the state works. How do socialists approach complex issues like the police? How can the working class take state power, and what do we need to do to make that happen? In this episode, our regular hosts, Tom and Connor will be joined by Sofia, from Socialist Alternative in Leicester. Listen now!…

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15: The Christmas Truce - When Workers Dropped Their Guns 25:59

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On Christmas 1914, soldiers across the trenches of WWI disobeyed orders and dropped their guns. In this act of resistance during the imperialist war, a glowing example was set - of working class solidarity and internationalism. In this special Christmas episode of Revolutionary Ideas, our regular panelists Yaara and Tom interview Greg Briscoe from Socialist Alternative in London. TUNE IN AND SHARE! Facebook: www.facebook.com/SocialistAlternativeEW Twitter: twitter.com/SocialistAltEWS Instagram: @SocialistAlternative.EWS TikTok: @Socialist_Vids…

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14: Women's Strikes, Past and Present 43:34

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From Spain, to Argentina and beyond, women have increasingly staged feminist strikes against abuse, femicide, rape and oppression. We ask in this episode of Socialist Alternative's monthly podcast: what is the way forward for these movements? TUNE IN AND SHARE! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialistAlternativeEW Twitter: https://twitter.com/SocialistAltEWS Instagram: @SocialistAlternative.EWS TikTok: @Socialist_Vids…

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13: How the Bolsheviks Defended the Russian Revolution 37:54

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As Marxists, we follow the example set by the Russian Revolution of 1917, as the greatest event in human history - a milestone in the fight for a world liberated from oppression, exploitation and war. But we are also often told lies about what the revolution was and what it represented. In this episode of Revolutionary Ideas, we will be interviewing Rob and Lilly from Sotsialisticheskaya Alternative (ISA in Russia). FOLLOW US ON: Facebook: ISA England, Wales & Scotland Instagram: @SocialistAlternative.EWS Twitter: @SocialistAltEWS TikTok: @Socialist_Vids…

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12: Understanding Marxist Economics 36:35

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Capitalism always wants to tell us how it works as a system. Like an 'invisible hand', the market delivers for us all - or so we're told... But how does capitalism REALLY work? Listen to this episode of Revolutionary Ideas to find out!

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10: How to Read 'The Communist Manifesto' 38:48

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'The Communist Manifesto', written in the 19th century, remains widely read, but not always understood. Often misrepresented and distorted by the capitalist class and Stalinism alike, it is more important than ever that we ask, “what did Marx and Engels really stand for?”. As we enter the stormy decade of the 2020s, with mass struggles on the horizon, rediscovering the real ideas of Marxism is needed to prepare us for events to come. Join Socialist Alternative! www.socialistalternative.net/get-involved…

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9: How Do Things Change? Introducing Dialectics 35:10

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Socialists want to change the world. But what is our underlying philosophy? How do we think change takes place? To answer these questions, tune into the latest episode of Revolutionary Ideas! JOIN US: socialistalternative.net/get-involved

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8: Leon Trotsky's 'Marxism in Our Time' 31:24

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In this episode, we will be discussing with Becci Heagney from Socialist Alternative's Political Committee, about SA's recent reprint of Trotsky's classic work, "Marxism in Our Time". To purchase your copy of this, please order yours here - only £3! forms.gle/Tv72E9gzbyRPoorg8

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Christmas Special: No Ethical Consumption Under Capitalism? 22:03

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Christmas is a time of the year that millions of people look forward to around the world. It is also a time of massive consumption. Some on the left have said "there can be no ethical consumption under capitalism". But is that true? And if it is, why? We will answer these questions in the Christmas special of Revolutionary Ideas - the monthly podcast from Socialist Alternative. JOIN SOCIALIST ALTERNATIVE TODAY: www.socialistalternative.net/get-involved…

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RevIdeasFest2020: Revolutionary Internationalism & the National Question in Israel-Palestine 19:58

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This is one of our many recordings from the Revolutionary Ideas Online Festival, held on 28-29 November 2020. This was a weekend of Marxist discussion and debate held by Socialist Alternative. Want to join our fight? Go to socialistalternative.net today and get in touch to play your role in the struggle for a world free of capitalist oppression!…

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RevIdeasFest2020: What is Dialectical Materialism? 30:03

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RevIdeasFest2020: Mass Unemployment & the Fascist Threat: Lessons from the 1930s 12:56

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RevIdeasFest2020: Revolutionary History of the Struggle for Black Liberation 22:48

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RevIdeasFest2020: Trotsky's Theory of Permanent Revolution 23:00

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Should Socialists Support Scottish Independence? 29:42

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How Can the Climate Strikes Win? 28:48

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From Cuba to Russia: Does the Working Class Have to Be the Engine of Revolutionary Change? 22:02

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From Brazil to Poland: Feminist Strikes, Women's Movements and a Socialist Feminist Approach 27:41

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Statues, the Police & Covid-19: The Fight for Black Lives Today 24:03

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Crisis & Revolt: A World to Win || Main Weekend Rally 1:26:17

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Covid-19 & Economic Crises: Fighting Back in the Workplace & Trade Unions 35:52

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Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 7 - Does the Working Class Need a Party? 37:54

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GET OUR NEW PAMPHLET: A REPRINT OF TROTSKY´S CLASSIC, "MARXISM IN OUR TIME"! - £3 (+ Postage) ORDER HERE: https://forms.gle/98rXpzUGLownkKzW6 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: facebook.com/SocialistAlternativeEW TWITTER: twitter.com/socialistaltews INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/socialistalternative.ews TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@socialist_vids…

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Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 6 - LGBTQ+ Liberation: Marxism vs 'Rainbow Capitalism' 33:39

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In this episode of Revolutionary Ideas, the podcast from Socialist Alternative, we’ll be discussing LGBTQ+ liberation, with Jade Ritchie from Socialist Alternative in Leicester. In recent years, corporations hopped on to Pride, as a marketing technique. But will that deliver real liberation? Or, is a much more radical change of the system needed? ------------------- Join us! Our website: www.socialistalternative.net/ ISA website: internationalsocialist.net/ ------------------- Follow us on social media: Facebook: bit.ly/3mKmG6U Instagram: bit.ly/2RPJ54w Twitter: bit.ly/3hR0cO8 TikTok: bit.ly/2FH9xer…

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Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 5 - Capitalism and Women's Oppression - Part 2 35:34

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In this episode of Revolutionary Ideas, the podcast from Socialist Alternative, we'll be discussing the issue of women's liberation under capitalism, and why socialism is needed in that struggle, with Sarah Wrack from the Political Committee of Socialist Alternative, and Katia Hancke from the Socialist Party, Socialist Alternative's sister organisation in Ireland. From the very earliest class societies, women's oppression has been central to oppression in other areas of life, including in the workplace. But how is that the case? Why is that? And what can workers, socialists and union activists do to challenge this? This episode is a two-parter – so make sure to follow us and check out part 1 before listening! In this part, we'll cover the record of the Bolsheviks and past socialists organisations and movements, as well as the way forward for the feminist movement. To recap, last week we focused on the origins of women's oppression and the Marxist classic from Friedrich Engels, "The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State". ------------------- Join us! Our website: https://www.socialistalternative.net/ ISA website: https://internationalsocialist.net/ ------------------- Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://bit.ly/3mKmG6U Instagram: https://bit.ly/2RPJ54w Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hR0cO8 TikTok: https://bit.ly/2FH9xer…

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Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 5 - Capitalism and Women's Oppression - Part 1 38:49

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In this episode of Revolutionary Ideas, the podcast from Socialist Alternative, we'll be discussing the issue of women's liberation under capitalism, and why socialism is needed in that struggle, with Sarah Wrack from the Political Committee of Socialist Alternative, and Katia Hancke from the Socialist Party, Socialist Alternative's sister organisation in Ireland. From the very earliest class societies, women's oppression has been central to oppression in other areas of life, including in the workplace. But how is that the case? Why is that? And what can workers, socialists and union activists do to challenge this? This episode is a two-parter – so make sure to follow us and come back next week for the second part! In this part, we're going to focus on the origins of women's oppression and the Marxist classic from Friedrich Engels, "The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State". Next week, we'll cover the record of the Bolsheviks and past socialists organisations and movements, as well as the way forward for the feminist movement. ------------------- Join us! Our website: https://www.socialistalternative.net/ ISA website: https://internationalsocialist.net/ ------------------- Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://bit.ly/3mKmG6U Instagram: https://bit.ly/2RPJ54w Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hR0cO8 TikTok: https://bit.ly/2FH9xer…

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Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 4 - Trump, China and Global Conflict 1:06:59

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In this episode of Revolutionary Ideas, the podcast from Socialist Alternative, we'll be the growing conflict between Trump and China's Xi Jinping. This time, we'll be talking with two socialist activists in China and Hong Kong. Vincent Kolo, from chinaworker.info and Jaco from ISA Hong Kong will be joining us. We will be addressing the various questions concerning socialists, workers and youth around the world: where is the conflict between the US and China going? What are the prospects for revolution in China? And what is the likelihood of the new US-China 'cold war' blowing over into war? Subscribe to our channel to get a notification when our next episode is released! Join Socialist Alternative today: www.socialistalternative.net/get-involved For more information from chinaworker.info:https://chinaworker.info/en/2020/08/13/24493/…

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Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 3 - Trotskyism: An Idea for the 2020's? 52:57

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In this episode of Revolutionary Ideas, the podcast from Socialist Alternative, we'll be discussing Trotskyism. This time, we'll be talking with Danny Byrne, a member of International Socialist Alternative’s International Executive. We’ll try to answer questions about the role Trotsky played in the Russian Revolution, the main ideas that he stood for, and why they are still relevant today. Subscribe to our channel to get a notification when our next episode is released! Join Socialist Alternative todaywww.socialistalternative.net/get-involved Read the Transitional Programme https://www.marxists.org/archive/trotsky/1938/tp/ Follow the ISA on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/InternationalSocialistAlternative…

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Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 2 - Socialists in Israel-Palestine 45:42

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In this episode of Revolutionary Ideas, the podcast from Socialist Alternative, we'll be covering the national question in Israel-Palestine. This time, we'll be discussing with Tuvaal Klein, a member of Socialist Alternative’s sister organisation in Israel-Palestine, Socialist Struggle. We’ll try to answer questions about the origin of the conflict in the region, who benefits from it, how to solve it, and what the international community can do to help. Subscribe to our channel to get a notification when our next episode is released! Join Socialist Alternative today www.socialistalternative.net/get-involved Follow Socialist Struggle on Facebook and Instagram https://www.facebook.com/maavak.nidal https://www.instagram.com/socialist_struggle/…

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Revolutionary Ideas - Episode 1 - Why Be A Marxist 49:26

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