Decoding “Decoding Digital”: Dan Saks on Profiling Digital Heroes

It takes a special type of person to succeed in the digital economy. They need vision, curiosity, grit, and determination to achieve their goals and create a bold impact, both at work and in the world at large. Hear podcast host Dan Saks explain why it’s critical to tell the stories of these Digital Heroes, and why he’s decided to do just that on Decoding Digital. 

In my book Didn't See It Coming, I devoted an entire chapter to our uneasy relationship with relentlessly advancing technology. In this podcast with behavioral psychologist John Marshall Roberts, we explore a fascinating new twist in the human / tech paradigm - digital slavery. Why is it we're compelled to check our phone every few seconds? How do we completely lose track of time as we mindlessly surf? What makes us neglect our real relationships as we pursue the online variety? Join us as we explore the digital slavery phenomenon, and gain valuable insights into how you can break out of bondage.

In the season finale, Daniel Saks is joined by Renee Bergeron, General Manager of AppSmart to reflect on Decoding Digital season one. They discuss key insights and lessons learned from some of the great tech minds, business leaders and digital transformation experts featured in the season. Listen to hear Daniel’s take on why endurance is vital to survival, how to effectively drive digital transformation, and what really makes a digital hero.Press play to hear Daniel Saks’ thoughts on…The Problem with Complexity“Steve Jobs said ‘simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.’ Especially in B2B business and digital enterprises today, it's so easy to add scope creep and to talk about all the features and the underlying capabilities and to drive a lot of complexity, not only into your marketing message, but into the way you operate. It's super, super difficult to break things down and make them simple and intuitive.”Building Trust“It takes a long time to build trust, but only seconds to degrade that trust. In the digital world, building trust is much more difficult, because you don't necessarily always have the human-to-human interaction and experience… having faces, and names, and experiences behind your brand is super powerful.”Living Your Values“Instead of just being words on a wall, the values can become the way that you hire, the way that you promote, the reason why you let people go... Integrating your values into the fabric of who you are is going to ultimately differentiate values-based cultures from those who aren't and enable you to endure and scale seamlessly in this digital economy.”

The Philippines was dubbed as the fastest growing digital economy among major ASEAN member-states in 2021.  This digital boom continues as more and more Filipinos see the critical role of digital economy and the many opportunities it brings. While we continue to capitalize on this digital transition, questions arise as to Philippine taxation within the digital realm. Here at Gorriceta, we discuss in more digestible segments the varying laws and regulations that apply to digital transactions.  Join Prime Mover Atty. Vincent Paul Saavedra, Partner at Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra, as we discuss how our current tax laws are keeping up with this seemingly unregulated sphere, the current stance of both the Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue in treating these transactions and the new administration on the future of this rapidly-growing digital economy. Make sure to hit that follow button to get updates on our episodes!00:44 Podcast Introduction01:36 Part 1. The Scope of Taxation in the Philippines06:30 Part 2. The Philippine Digital Economy09:04 Part 3. The Tax Impact on the Digital EconomyGorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra is a top-tier full-service law firm in the Philippines, ranked and recognized locally and internationally for its excellent legal services. You may contact Gorriceta through counselors@gorricetalaw.com or +6328696-0687