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Episode summary

Come walk with me up Fifth Avenue, into Central Park and over the Upper West Side of Manhattan where I talk about New York City and the challenges of being a decision–making leader. Also, I take pictures (see below and in your favorite podcast player)!

Links to stuff in this episode

Meta’s Metaverse Cuts Aren’t What Investors Need: https://apple.news/AXs9q-VkbRSKLwE_FNhuZAA

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Upon Consideration... Slow thinking for better outcomes–practical insights for leaders navigating change.

Some episodes are recorded while I’m walking, capturing raw thoughts before they’re fully formed (*In the field*). Others are in the studio, with reflections after I’ve thought them through (*In the studio*). Together, they tell a fuller story of how I think, work and lead.

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Episode summary

A new schedule is coming! I also talk about planning for the end of the year and beginning of the year, using Ferrari’s terrible planning for the F1 2025 and 2026 seasons as an example.

Links to stuff in this episode

* Updated schedule: https://uponconsideration.com/#podcast

* Ferrari reveals when it decided to switch attention to F1 2026: https://www.motorsportweek.com/2025/11/28/ferrari-reveals-when-it-decided-to-switch-attention-to-f1-2026/

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About this podcast

Upon Consideration... Slow thinking for better outcomes–practical insights for leaders navigating change.

Some episodes are recorded while I’m walking, capturing raw thoughts before they’re fully formed (*In the field*). Others are in the studio, with reflections after I’ve thought them through (*In the studio*). Together, they tell a fuller story of how I think, work and lead.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wiljr.substack.com

Episode title: Unpack first.

Episode summary

I walk around the neighborhood talking about the challenge of doing back-end work.

Links to stuff in this episode

* Johno Verity: https://www.youtube.com/@johnoverity

* The New Communicate (my agency): https://thenewcommunicate.com

* A Box of Corn Dogs (websites for humans): https://aboxofcorndogs.com

* Community advocacy: https://dontdonothin.xyz

* My photos: https://wiljr.photos

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wiljr.substack.com

Episode title: Unpack first.

Episode summary

I walk around the neighborhood talking about the challenge of doing back-end work.

Links to stuff in this episode

• Johno Verity: https://www.youtube.com/@johnoverity
• Upon Consideration…: https://uponconsideration.com
• Upon Consideration…, About me: https://uponconsideration.com/#more
• The New Communicate (my agency site): https://thenewcommunicate.com
• A Box of Corn Dogs (websites for humans): https://aboxofcorndogs.com
• Community advocacy: https://dontdonothin.xyz
• My photos: https://wiljr.photos

Thank you!

Thank you for listening to Upon Consideration...! If you found this episode useful, please leave a review and share it with your community.

About this podcast

Upon Consideration... Slow thinking for better outcomes–practical insights for leaders navigating change.

Some episodes are recorded while I'm walking, capturing raw thoughts before they're fully formed (*In the field*). Others are in the studio, with reflections after I've thought them through (*In the studio*). Together, they tell a fuller story of how I think, work and lead.

More

• Subscribe: https://uponconsideration.com/#podcast
• Sponsorships: https://uponconsideration.com/#sponsor
• Donations: https://uponconsideration.com/#donate
• About me: https://uponconsideration.com/#more

Episode title: Lights in trees!

 

Episode summary 

I walk around Central Park, however I walk to and around the Great Lawn, taking photos and pointing out how cars go across the Park, the Museum Mile and different colored trees. 

Links to stuff in this episode 

Empire Hotel: https://www.empirehotelnyc.com

Former ABC Campus Set for Major Transformation: Extell Plans 1,200-Foot Mega-Tower: https://www.ilovetheupperwestside.com/former-abc-campus-set-for-major-transformation-extell-plans-1200-foot-mega-tower/

 

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 Thank you for listening to Upon Consideration...! If you found this episode useful, please leave a review and share it with your community.

 

About this podcast

Upon Consideration... Slow thinking for better outcomes–practical insights for leaders navigating change.

Some episodes are recorded while I’m walking, capturing raw thoughts before they’re fully formed (*In the field*). Others are in the studio, with reflections after I’ve thought them through (*In the studio*). Together, they tell a fuller story of how I think, work and lead.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wiljr.substack.com

Episode summary

I walk around Central Park, however I walk to and around the Great Lawn, taking photos and pointing out how cars go across the Park, the Museum Mile and different colored trees.

Links to stuff in this episode

* Museum Mile: https://www.wonderfulmuseums.com/museum/one-museum-mile-new-york/

* The Great Lawn: https://www.centralparknyc.org/locations/great-lawn

* Seneca Village: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seneca_Village

* How to Find Your Way Out of Central Park Using Lamp Posts: https://www.centralpark.com/news/how-to-find-your-way-out-of-central-park-using-lampposts/

* Shakespeare in the Park (New York City): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakespeare_in_the_Park_(New_York_City)

* Belvedere Castle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belvedere_Castle

* New York City Council Votes to Reform Scaffolding and Sidewalk Shed Rules to Reduce Their Presence, Improving Public Safety and NYC’s Streetscapes: https://council.nyc.gov/press/2025/03/26/2824/

Thank you!

Thank you for listening to Upon Consideration...! If you found this episode useful, please leave a review and share it with your community.

About this podcast

Upon Consideration... Slow thinking for better outcomes–practical insights for leaders navigating change.

Some episodes are recorded while I’m walking, capturing raw thoughts before they’re fully formed (*In the field*). Others are in the studio, with reflections after I’ve thought them through (*In the studio*). Together, they tell a fuller story of how I think, work and lead.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wiljr.substack.com

Episode title: Cars in Central Park?

Episode summary

I walk around Central Park, however I walk to and around the Great Lawn, taking photos and pointing out how cars go across the Park, the Museum Mile and different colored trees.

Links to stuff in this episode

• Museum Mile: https://www.wonderfulmuseums.com/museum/one-museum-mile-new-york/
• The Great Lawn: https://www.centralparknyc.org/locations/great-lawn
• Seneca Village: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seneca_Village
• How to Find Your Way Out of Central Park Using Lamp Posts: https://www.centralpark.com/news/how-to-find-your-way-out-of-central-park-using-lampposts/
• Shakespeare in the Park (New York City): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakespeare_in_the_Park_(New_York_City)
• Belvedere Castle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belvedere_Castle
• New York City Council Votes to Reform Scaffolding and Sidewalk Shed Rules to Reduce Their Presence, Improving Public Safety and NYC's Streetscapes: https://council.nyc.gov/press/2025/03/26/2824/

Thank you!

Thank you for listening to Upon Consideration...! If you found this episode useful, please leave a review and share it with your community.

About this podcast

Upon Consideration... Slow thinking for better outcomes–practical insights for leaders navigating change.

Some episodes are recorded while I'm walking, capturing raw thoughts before they're fully formed (*In the field*). Others are in the studio, with reflections after I've thought them through (*In the studio*). Together, they tell a fuller story of how I think, work and lead.

More

• Subscribe: https://uponconsideration.com/#podcast
• Sponsorships: https://uponconsideration.com/#sponsor
• Donations: https://uponconsideration.com/#donate
• About me: https://uponconsideration.com/#more

Episode summary

That episode where I walk around the Upper West Side talking about Thursdays, a recent roll of black & white film I had developed and how James Gibson viewed the world from a train.

Links to stuff in this episode

* James J. Gibson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_J._Gibson

Thank you!

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About this podcast

Upon Consideration... is available for free. Find recent episodes in your favorite podcast player and subscribe today!

Some episodes are recorded while I’m walking (In the field) with raw thoughts before they’re fully formed. Others are in the studio, with reflections after I’ve thought them through (In the studio). Together, they tell a fuller story of how I think, work and lead.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wiljr.substack.com

Episode title: Views from the train

Episode summary

That episode where I walk around the Upper West Side talking about Thursdays, a recent roll of black & white film I had developed and how James Gibson viewed the world from a train.

Links to stuff in this episode

• James J. Gibson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_J._Gibson

Thank you!

Thank you for listening to Upon Consideration...! If you found this episode useful, please leave a review and share it with your community.

About this podcast

Upon Consideration... is available for free. Find recent episodes in your favorite podcast player and subscribe today!

Some episodes are recorded while I'm walking (In the field) with raw thoughts before they're fully formed. Others are in the studio, with reflections after I've thought them through (In the studio). Together, they tell a fuller story of how I think, work and lead.

More

• Subscribe: https://uponconsideration.com/#podcast
• Sponsorships: https://uponconsideration.com/#sponsor
• Donations: https://uponconsideration.com/#donate
• About me: https://uponconsideration.com/#more

Upon Consideration... Slow thinking for better outcomes–practical insights for leaders navigating change.

Episode summary

That episode where I walk around Central Park in sub-feels-like-freezing temps moaning about not wearing a beanie, the impact of higher insurance rates on politicians and microphone magnets. Something about ambient optic array, too.

Links to stuff in this episode

* Ambient optic array: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambient_optic_array

Thank you!

Thank you for listening to Upon Consideration...! If you found this episode useful, please leave a review and share it with your community.

About this podcast

Upon Consideration... is available for free. Find recent episodes in your favorite podcast player and subscribe today!

Some episodes are recorded while I’m walking (In the field) with raw thoughts before they’re fully formed. Others are in the studio, with reflections after I’ve thought them through (In the studio). Together, they tell a fuller story of how I think, work and lead.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wiljr.substack.com