{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Welcome to Season 11 of The Ripple Effect Podcast!","description":"I honestly can\u2019t believe we are kicking off Season 11 of The Ripple Effect Podcast.  This episode is really just me sitting down with you and talking about where this show has been, where it\u2019s going, and why I\u2019m more excited about this season than any season we\u2019ve done before. What started as an idea has turned into something way bigger than I ever imagined, and that\u2019s because of you showing up, listening, sharing, and engaging.  This show has never been about perfection or overly produced visuals. It\u2019s about real conversations, real people, and real lessons that actually matter in your life and your work. Season 11 is all about going deeper. Deeper into trust. Deeper into relationships. Deeper into leadership, career growth, confidence, imposter syndrome, and how we actually build meaningful connections in a world that keeps trying to push us behind screens.  We\u2019re going to have CEOs, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and everyday Ripplers on the show this season. You\u2019ll hear the wins, the struggles, the mistakes, and the lessons learned the hard way. We\u2019re also going to talk about AI, the future of work, career changes, side hustles, and what it really takes to build trust and connection when everything feels fast, automated, and transactional.  One thing I\u2019m asking of you this year is to not just listen passively. I want this to be a two-way conversation. Go back and listen to the episodes again. Pull out the nuggets. Take some notes. Think about how these ideas apply to your life. Then come back and tell me what hit home, what questions you still have, or what you wish I had asked.  This podcast works best when the Ripples don\u2019t just go out, but also come back.  If you\u2019re looking for a podcast that feels more like sitting across the table having a real conversation than listening to a scripted interview, you\u2019re in the right place. Season 11 is stacked with incredible guests and powerful conversations, and I can\u2019t wait to bring them to you.  Thanks for being here. Thanks for supporting the show. Let\u2019s get rolling and make 2026 the year we create some serious Ripples.  Ripple with Steve Harper Instagram: http:\/\/instagram.com\/rippleon  Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/rippleon  X: https:\/\/twitter.com\/rippleon  Website: http:\/\/www.ripplecentral.com   Stay in the loop by being a part of the Ripple mail list: https:\/\/ripplecentral.com\/subscribe   Be a Patron: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/SteveHarper   Join our ever-growing community of Ripplers in The Pond: https:\/\/ripplecentral.com\/pond   To inquire about my availability for conference keynotes, corporate training, or performance coaching, please contact info@ripplecentral.com. ","author_name":"The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve Harper","author_url":"https:\/\/rippleeffect.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39617885\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/197171775"}