"A woman who rang ABC Sydney radio said she found out about the Optus outage from her cat.
 
The cat has an automatic wi-fi feeder (connected to Optus) & when breakfast wasn't delivered at 6:10 am, the cat went to the bedroom to lodge a complaint with management."

- Denise C on Twitter.

Annie's wi-fi cat feeder

3AW DRIVE | 08112023 Optus Outage, Share Market Has A Good Day

In the latest episode of the Better Business Podcast, host Alexei delves into the recent Optus Network Meltdown, a critical event that left 10 million Australians without service, shaking the foundations of businesses nationwide. Alexei navigates through the complexities of the incident, providing an analysis of what happened and the immediate and far-reaching impacts on people. 

Alexei also compares this with the Facebook outage incident in 2021, how the impacts are very different, and what the aftermath of the event is.

As business owners we need to learn from situations like these in order to not be overly dependent on a single provider when it comes to critical parts of our business

E40: Connectivity Crisis: Learning from the Optus Network Meltdown

Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin resigns; the Fair Work Commission makes it easier to get staff back into the office; problems at the board level for OpenAI & Microsoft; Black Friday sales hoping to trigger market movement; suggestions to peg tax brackets to inflation; Aussie World Cup Winners to get $4 million; and Elio D’Amato joins us for the Market Wrap.

Money News

Money News | 20112023 Money News with Scott Haywood

The bid for the takeover of Origin Energy gets another adjustment and a delayed vote; angry reaction to Michele Bullock’s comments on sources of inflation; Optus to look within the telco industry for next CEO; Black Friday & Cyber Monday loom as an important time for retailers; AMP to pay $100 million to financial advisers; and Scott Phillips joins us for the Market Wrap.

Money News | 23112023 Money News with Scott Haywood

This week’s pod guest is so special he even gets his name in the headline. Denis O’Brien is the founder and Chairman if Digicel group as well as being involved in a range of entrepreneurial and philanthropic ventures. They start by getting straight into Denis’s eclectic professional life, which involves a lengthy tangent into the ‘fair contribution’ debate. They then reflect on the corporate soap opera at OpenAI before concluding by reviewing more drama down under.

Denis O’Brien, OpenAI and Australia

Join Craig O'Sullivan and Dr Rod St Hill in On the CUBE Leadership Podcast 047 as they will focus on how leaders navigate and respond to external forces in various situations. 

They explore the recent Optus outage, shedding light on its significant implications for businesses and leaders. The conversation delves into the necessity of comprehensive contingency planning, effective communication during crises, financial resilience strategies, adaptability in the face of challenges, and the importance of continuous improvement. Whether you're a seasoned business leader or aspiring to be one, this episode offers practical advice and thought-provoking perspectives to enhance your leadership skills. 

In another segment, they draw parallels between the Supreme Court's adoption of a modified ethics code under pressure from Hill Democrats and challenges in church leadership, providing insights on maintaining independence in the face of external influences. 

They also discuss Taylor Swift's response to fans throwing gifts onstage, offering valuable lessons on leadership composure. Additionally, they explore the impact of new Chinese Communist Party regulations on religious freedom, particularly affecting Christians, emphasising the contrast between Communist principles and Christian values. 

The episode also concludes with an exploration of leadership lessons from Luke 9:57-62, highlighting the cost of leadership and the need for an unwavering focus on purpose amidst external pressures.

Watch the full episode to get the deep insights!

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We are on a mission to eradicate poor leadership by raising up the next generation of influential leaders to Learn-Live-Lead OnPurpose. To find out more about our mission and your FREE faith-based leadership development program... check it out www.OnPurposeCUBED.com.

References:
Optus Outage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77Ddm5jmK38&t=0s

Supreme Court Ethics
https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWN0YTlwWkowcXB0dmRQbV91aF85eUY4eGNoQXxBQ3Jtc0tueTNocmRQa1pCQldsZzd1ZUJxRUlLTHU4NEtfbVdJb2Nxem9scG1lS3RZYkVUTkxFLVdjb01qbEdGTHNDVE1Ic09CaDBWdVNfMGEteGpZQ2VELVhMY0MwTHFNcXcxSWM0M2Y0eFk3SmdrV3g2N3JkSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fpolitics%2Fsupreme-court-adopts-modified-ethics-code-pressure-hill-dems&v=_WCj4_4y-YU

Taylor Swift Sets Boundaries
https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblE3aGJtSVhONDlaRHVZUmJRUG84WWpBcEpJZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttOUVwQ19OUG1pMUcweW01MC1JMTRyRlg0SEdRQUNLa1JGRUV3RHFkWVh5Xy1QdG9KVmdEYzJlYkV2QkNIS1N3RFFmZFFYZVN4WXRsWVJxUHFWQnpyS2VRMlQ4dHVMeEthazRqX1dsblNMVUlyOGE5QQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fentertainment%2Ftaylor-swift-pleads-fans-item-thrown-onstage-eras-tour-concert%3Fdicbo%3Dv2-mP5po2C&v=_WCj4_4y-YU

China Bans Religion
https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2VONUxjZ19rbHBERUFta2owWE9uR0ttWUVvd3xBQ3Jtc0trOXNGMTBpUVRnMVRyeWttRklZeEhVTmVzMFJaeGZVYXd5OHFGNm1rMG8yc3ZpVHIzQlJqdzZRQzdPc3ZmS1ZhV0RRWHNBdUYwbnpwWnItbF9lb2tjVVRNYTJjOC1kNUR4ajNOc2ZRdlU4Qjd5YjJITQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.japantimes.co.jp%2Fcommentary%2F2023%2F11%2F13%2Fworld%2Fchina-religious-activity-law-repression%2F&v=_WCj4_4y-YU

Cost of Following Jesus | Leadership Lessons from Luke 9:57-62

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Leadership and External Forces |On the CUBE Leadership Podcast 047|Craig O'Sullivan & Dr Rod St Hill

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoRTePW5R6o

Last dancefloor track from Kmyle
Artist: Kmyle
Title: Optus
Label: After O’Clock Records
Catalogue: AOC009
Format: Digital
Genre: #Electronic
Style: Techno
Release date: October 4th

Tracklist: 
Kmyle - Optus
Uzuki - Your Exit
A.L.A.E & B Shade - Zanket Primauguet
+2Freaks - Spirit

Premiere: KMYLE - OPTUS

I play in that Frenzal Rhomb band your Dad used to hate. I used to be that guy on triple j. And now I get to ask awkward and awesome questions to people and put the results up here!

After more than 25 years broadcasting finance - enjoy regular updates

Once a week we get together in a studio somewhere in London to take the piss out of telecoms and technology for an hour or so.

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Better Business Podcast is designed for anyone in business who is looking for inspiration, motivation and ideas to do better. The host Alexei Kouleshov is passionate about business and runs several companies alongside his digital agency, Your Easy Web Solutions. With his expertise and passion in sales and marketing, Alexei provides direction to developing better business models, thus creating Positive Change. Alexei is based in Brisbane, Australia and is also a father of 3 children.
In this podcast, Alexei touched on essential aspects of business, interviewed experts in various fields, and touched on topics like goal setting, mindset and embracing change. Over the past 19 years, he has worked with businesses locally and internationally, helping grow businesses in digital marketing, sales and coaching.
If you realise your business needs work and can improve, Better Business podcast is for you.
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