Best Hr Metrics Podcasts (2025)

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CFO Whisperer CJ Gustafson On Critical HR Metrics and Getting Your HRIS Project Funded 50:57

28d ago50:57

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In this episode, we sits down with CJ Gustafson — former Chief Financial Officer (CFO), creator of the Mostly Metrics newsletter, and host of the Run The Numbers podcast. CJ shares his path from finance student at Boston College to CFO of a successful SaaS company, culminating in a high-stakes exit. He also dives into how he started building an aud…

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Culture Over Quota : Rethinking Sales Leadership Capacity 8:30

10h ago8:30

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In this freestyle riff from the Culture Over Quota series, AJ gets deep on two overlooked truths in modern sales orgs: span of control and change readiness. How many AEs can a leader actually lead well? And when new markets, products, or pivots hit the roadmap—are your people built to bend or break? AJ explores the hidden impact of ego, strategy fa…

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HR as a Growth Lever: Building People Ops That Actually Drive Profit With Panagiota Hatzis 1:24:09

13h ago1:24:09

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Panagiota Hatzis is the VP of Human Resources at HexClad Cookware, a hybrid cookware company. With over 15 years of experience in HR, she has led people and teams through hyper-growth, global expansion, and major cultural transformation. Panagiota is also an Executive Coach at MentorPass and Leaderology. Before HexClad Cookware, she was the Vice Pr…

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Learning Is Revenue: How L&D Can Transform Sales Cultures w/ Alex Cawthon 50:23

1d ago50:23

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In this top-tier episode of The E1B2 Collective Podcast, AJ Vaughan sits down with Alex Cawthon a Director of Learning and Development - for a deeply reflective and practical conversation that shatters traditional silos between L&D and sales. This isn’t your standard HR chat. Together, they unpack the often-overlooked relationship between psycholog…

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Smart Payroll, Real Relationships with Nima Mousavizadeh from Journey Payroll & HR 23:45

1d ago23:45

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In this episode of Connections That Matter, I welcome Nima Mousavizadeh, one of Northern Colorado’s most trusted voices in small business support and a relationship-driven leader at Journey Payroll & HR. Nima shares why “just helping people” is more than a networking strategy—it’s his entire approach to life and business. We discuss how Journey's h…

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DIY Delusion: Why Average Teams Can’t Hack Extraordinary Outcomes 9:22

1d ago9:22

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In this episode of The E1B2 Collective Podcast, AJ Vaughan unpacks a provocative insight sparked by a recent listen to The Ready Podcast: why do we expect the same average teams—who’ve struggled to innovate for years—to suddenly spark change just by “collaborating more”? He explores the seductive myth of internal DIY transformation, the overlooked …

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AXA: Connecting Attention Metrics to Outcomes 37:42

1d ago37:42

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In this episode, we talk to Marine Gissy, Global Media Lead at AXA about how attention KPIs are changing media planning. Listeners will hear what decisions can be influenced by which attention metrics, how to connect attention to sales and the impact of attention on everything from customer centricity to valuing quality journalism and even your car…

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Building the Future of Hiring with Adam Jackson, Co-Founder Braintrust, AI Hiring and Talent Platform 41:25

4d ago41:25

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Try Braintrust to use AI to turbocharge your hiring process or sign up to their talent network (and earn $$ referring and helping others). Get on the HRISCareers.com email newsletter with 3,000 of your new HRIS friends! Troy welcomes Adam Jackson, Co-founder of Braintrust, the first user-controlled talent network built on Web3 principles. Adam shar…

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DEI Is Not a Department , It’s a Discipline 8:48

5d ago8:48

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In this raw, unscripted drive-home monologue, Anthony Vaughan pulls no punches. He dives headfirst into the recent noise around DEI layoffs, SHRM headlines, and the hollow punditry flooding the space—then flips the script. This episode makes one thing brutally clear: DEI was never meant to be a siloed initiative. It's not a program. It’s not a camp…

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Charlie Sull – How AI Can Actually Measure Company Culture 36:16

5d ago36:16

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Send us a text Charlie Sull, Co-Founder of CultureX and Culture Researcher at MIT, joins us this episode to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way we understand and measure corporate culture. He explains why traditional employee surveys fall short and how AI tools are providing new insights into what employees really think a…

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Where Paper Ends and People Begin w/ Dominique Lelonek : Building Immigration with Heart 40:07

6d ago40:07

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In this soul-stirring episode of The E1B2 Collective Podcast, we sit down with Dominique Lelonek—a rare kind of leader who doesn’t just manage immigration… she humanizes it. Dominique, named one of the Top 250 Women in Global Mobility, brings a profound mix of operational brilliance and deep empathy to every conversation. She sees what most miss: t…

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Culture Can’t Be a Ghost: You’ve Gotta Make It Real 6:21

7d ago6:21

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AJ hits record midstream in a passionate convo about what it really takes to activate culture—not just talk about it. He challenges the empty rituals of readout meetings and culture decks by laying down a blueprint for behavior change: empathetic breakout rooms, team-led problem solving, skill-sharing, and deliverables that actually mean something.…

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Operational Mastery, Category Clarity, and Building a CPG Brand With Sam Nebel 1:05:15

8d ago1:05:15

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Sam Nebel is the Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Goodwipes, an eco-friendly personal care brand known for its flushable and biodegradable wipes. He launched the brand with his college friend to create a stigma-free alternative to traditional bathroom products. Sam is also a board member of the Responsible Flushing Alliance and was a Regi…

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124 From SME to Storyteller 12:23

8d ago12:23

12:23

Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com What happens when your learning content goes from “just the facts” to “can’t-stop-listening”? This week on The Fabulous Learning Nerds, we’re diving into the storytelling revolution in L&D—and spoiler alert: it’s more than just a bedtime story. Scott, Daniel, and Zeta are back in full force, and this tim…

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Scaling Through Support with Chelsea Zimmerman from Back Pocket Assistants 21:40

8d ago21:40

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In this episode of Connections That Matter, I sit down with Chelsea Zimmerman, founder of Back Pocket Assistants, to explore how strategic support can help business owners grow without burning out. Chelsea talks about the power of delegation, the role of AI in her systems, and how she’s built a team to serve overwhelmed entrepreneurs who are ready …

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The Rise of the Superworker: Multipliers in Motion 5:33

9d ago5:33

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What if your next hire wasn’t just a marketer or a PM, but a force multiplier—a Swiss Army knife of capability that moves across product, brand, partnerships, and people ops with fluidity and impact? In this episode, AJ introduces the concept of the Superworker: a cross-functional operator who thrives in 6–12 month sprints across multiple departmen…

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The Middle Gets Missed: Why Managers Must Evolve or Collapse the Culture 15:18

12d ago15:18

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In this episode of The E1B2 Collective, I confront a quiet fear that’s been growing louder—what happens when the middle tier of management stalls out? I’m talking about that critical layer between individual contributors and senior leadership—managers to directors—the ones tasked with execution, but rarely trained for transformation. We explore wha…

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Charlene Li - Proven Strategies for Integrating AI in the Workplace 43:35

12d ago43:35

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Send us a text Charlene Li, author and analyst, joins us this episode to discuss proven strategies for safely and successfully rolling out AI solutions to employees within an organization. She also compares the roles of generative AI and AI agents in the workplace. [0:00] Introduction Welcome, Charlene! Today’s Topic: Proven Strategies for Integrat…

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The NZX - Small But Perfectly Formed | Oliver Mander from NZSA 42:36

14d ago42:36

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I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Oliver Mander, the Chief Executive Officer of the New Zealand Shareholders Association (NZSA). As someone who’s passionate about investing and governance, Oliver offered a fascinating deep dive into the world of investing in New Zealand, a market that’s small but mighty. Blog post available at: https…

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Interviewing Grok — Scaling, Superintelligence, and the Soul of AI 43:04

15d ago43:04

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William Harris is the Founder and CEO of Elumynt, an e-commerce growth agency focused on profit through hyper-scaling. Elumynt has been featured in Inc. Magazine as an Inc. 5000 Winner and Best Workplace Winner. William has helped acquire 13 companies, including one that sold to GoDaddy. He’s also published over 200 articles on the topic of e-comme…

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Culture Over Quota 007: Misaligned Metrics, Human Moments 5:40

15d ago5:40

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In this unscripted firestorm of a rant, AJ Vaughan channels the spirit of Gary Vee to challenge the fractured foundation of HR Tech sales. Inspired by Gary's unapologetic views on undervalued channels and outdated structures, AJ draws a bold parallel to the misalignment running rampant between sales, marketing, finance, product, and leadership team…

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Under the Hood of Great Service with Matt Seiler from Metric Motors 14:35

16d ago14:35

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In this episode of Connections That Matter, I sit down with Matt Seiler, General Manager of Metric Motors in Loveland, CO—a trusted, family-run shop serving the community for over 40 years. Matt shares how Metric Motors has built its reputation on honesty, education, and long-term relationships, not gimmicks or pressure. We talk about what it means…

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Culture & Quota 006: Curious Enough to Learn, Honest Enough to Pivot, Bold Enough to Decide 5:38

18d ago5:38

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In today's episode we are getting into the real leadership meta. Because here's the truth: the best sales, product, and marketing leaders aren’t just experts—they’re curious, self-aware, and decisive as hell. We break down the trifecta: Why curiosity fuels customer obsession and uncovers game-changing insights How self-awareness prevents ego-driven…

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Stop Asking for Loyalty You Haven’t Earned 14:11

18d ago14:11

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This one’s a rant with receipts. We’re breaking down why putting employees first isn’t some soft HR pipedream—it’s a hard business advantage. From retention and innovation to resilience and revenue, this episode unpacks the brutal truth: if you treat your people like widgets, they’ll give you just enough to not get fired. But if you lead with empat…

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Faster Minds, Better Teams: Unlocking Growth with ChatGPT 8:54

19d ago8:54

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In this episode, we explore how to strategically use ChatGPT—not just as a productivity hack, but as a thinking partner that helps you think faster, bigger, and wider. Whether you’re leading a team or building within one, we'll unpack how this tool can expand your problem-solving lens, elevate your collaborative spirit, and make you a more helpful,…

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Susan LaMotte - Unlocking the Power of Custom Insights 42:27

19d ago42:27

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Send us a text Susan LaMotte, the founder and CEO of exaqueo, joins us this episode to discuss the intricacies of acquiring custom data for your organization, how to pull the most impactful insights from that data, and how to secure support (financial and otherwise) for data collection. [0:00] Introduction Welcome, Susan! Today’s Topic: The Importa…

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Google, GPT & the Alignment Gap 7:18

20d ago7:18

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In this episode, AJ breaks down a quietly seismic shift: tech professionals using ChatGPT more than Google. What does that mean for how we find information, make decisions, and structure workflows? AJ shares why the implications go far beyond ad revenue — this is about trust, utility, and attention. He then pivots to a bigger theme: alignment. Not …

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Michael Gomez - The Secret Sauce to Better Employee Engagement 31:34

21d ago31:34

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Send us a text Michael Gomez, CHRO at Tasty Restaurant Group, joins us this episode to discuss what drives employee engagement and the steps organizations can take to boost their own employees’ engagement. [0:00] Introduction Welcome, Michael! Today’s Topic: The Secret to Better Employee Engagement [3:21] What’s the “secret sauce” for better employ…

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Culture over Quota 005: Onboard or Flatline -The Revenue Risk Hiding in Your Sales Ramp 14:15

21d ago14:15

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Early attrition. Missed quotas. Pipeline black holes. In this episode, we expose the hidden revenue killers lurking in your sales org—starting with bad onboarding. Anthony Vaughan breaks down why onboarding isn’t an HR function—it’s a frontline revenue strategy. Learn how to reframe ramp time, quantify opportunity cost, and make the case for treati…

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Marketing That Moves People: Building Brands That Become Lifestyles With Caitlin Choate 1:25:47

22d ago1:25:47

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Caitlin Choate is the Global Head of Marketing at Boatsetter, a peer-to-peer boat rental platform. With nearly 15 years of experience building disruptive brands, she has led marketing efforts at companies like TOMS, Google’s Nest, Airbnb, and Yumi. Caitlin’s work has been recognized by Cannes Lions and the Webby Awards for innovation and storytelli…

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Scaling Without Cracking: The Role You’re Not Hiring 25:45

22d ago25:45

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You’re scaling fast- 40% headcount growth year over year, systems flying in from every direction. But inside? Sales is misfiring. Product is bogged down. Marketing is out ahead of a culture that hasn’t caught up. That’s not just a growing pain. That’s what happens when you scale without someone architecting the experience of execution. In this epis…

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Pet Care with Purpose with Ann Coughlan from Peppy’s Pets 13:10

22d ago13:10

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In this episode of Connections That Matter, I sit down with Ann Coughlan, founder of Peppy’s Pets, to talk about turning a love for animals into a trusted in-home pet care business. Ann shares how she built a company based on consistency, compassion, and client trust—and how she’s scaling through community referrals, local collaboration, and her vi…

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Culture over Quota 004: Psychological Safety in Sales & Product Teams 13:44

25d ago13:44

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In this episode of Culture & Quota, we get brutally honest about what happens when psychological safety issues fester inside your sales and product orgs. We walk you through a practical, no-BS process: how to first admit the problem, measure the financial and productivity drag it causes, and finally—how to decide when and how leadership will addres…

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Rethinking Workforce Planning from the Inside Out 8:12

26d ago8:12

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In this episode of E1B2 , we dismantle the outdated, spreadsheet-driven approach to workforce planning and rebuild it around what really matters: the humans doing the work. We explore how great companies don’t just forecast headcount — they forecast humanity. You’ll hear why workforce planning should be rooted in life stages, skill evolutions, and …

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Sarah Katherine Schmidt – Revolutionizing Performance Management for Today's Workforce 33:50

26d ago33:50

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Send us a text Sarah Katherine Schmidt, Vice President at Peoplelogic, joins us this episode to discuss why performance management fails so many employees today and how improving performance management increases employee engagement and retention. [0:00] Introduction Welcome, Sarah! Today’s Topic: Revolutionizing Performance Management for Today's W…

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Embrace The Uncertainty - Jeff Sarti | Morton Wealth 46:18

27d ago46:18

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My guest this week is Jeff Sarti, CEO of Morton Wealth. Jeff is a CFA charterholder managing over $3 billion in assets, and the author of the Healthy Skeptic newsletter where he challenges conventional investing wisdom. We talked about true diversification, the risks of outdated strategies, and why alternative assets are stealing the spotlight. htt…

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Behind the Buy: The Untold Politics of HR Tech Decisions 20:48

27d ago20:48

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In this episode, we expose the messy, human side of HR tech buying—from emotional triggers and budget showdowns to timing misfires and turf wars. If you’ve ever pitched a “game-changing” tool and hit a wall, this one's for you. We unpack the friction, the fear, and what it really takes to get buy-in.…

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Culture Over Quota 003: The Human Reset: Why HR Tech Needs a Reboot 12:05

28d ago12:05

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In a world spinning faster than ever—burnout rising, trust fraying, attention splintered—the way humans behave at work is shifting... and HR leaders are feeling it in their budgets, buying cycles, and belief systems. This episode dives into the critical need for a reset: not just in tools or tech stacks, but in how we think about value, urgency, an…

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Connecting Through Compassion with Cliff Cullen from Longmont Humane Society 19:33

29d ago19:33

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In this episode of Connections That Matter, I sit down with Cliff Cullen, COO of the Longmont Humane Society, to explore how authentic relationship-building powers both business and community impact. Cliff shares how the organization cares for over 4,000 animals each year, maintains a 98% save rate (far above national averages), and actively collab…

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Built to Last: The Ronnie Fieg Standard of Culture + Product 13:20

1M ago13:20

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In a world chasing volume, Ronnie Fieg chose impact. On this episode of The E1B2 Collective Podcast, I break down the creative philosophy and business blueprint behind Kith—a brand that sits at the intersection of fashion, lifestyle, and legacy. This isn’t a story about selling more hoodies or dropping the next hyped collab. It’s a lesson in restra…

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Culture Over Quota 002: Learning to Unlearn - How Sales Leaders Can Rewire Themselves for 2025 18:23

1M ago18:23

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In this episode of The E1B2 Collective Podcast, host AJ Vaughan challenges sales leaders to confront their biggest barrier to growth—it’s not the market, it’s their mindset. What worked yesterday is killing deals today. Hero-selling, static playbooks, vanity metrics, fear-based cultures—these habits are deeply ingrained, but dangerously outdated. A…

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Culture Over Quota: The E1B2 Sales Leadership Series 001 8:58

1M ago8:58

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Revenue is the result—but what drives it? That’s the question Aj Vaughan, host of The E1B2 Collective Podcast, dares to explore in this powerful new series built specifically for sales leaders, sales teams, and the people who enable them. Culture Over Quota goes beyond the tactics of prospecting, closing, and pipeline management. It’s a deep dive i…

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The New Rules of AI for People Leaders 28:14

1M ago28:14

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The New Rules of AI for People Leaders! In this episode, we are unpacking our long-boiling thoughts about the use of AI by People teams. When there are so many options out there, which one to use? How do we know what is best for us? How do we talk about it openly with others without judgment? Olya Yakzhina's thought partner in this episode is Herna…

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The Revenue Rewire: Co‑Elevation Pods, Neuro Sprints & Culture Flywheels 14:36

1M ago14:36

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Innovation shouldn’t crawl—so let’s strap a jetpack on it. Aj Vaughan sits down to fuse three heavy‑hitters into one explosive playbook: Keith Ferrazzi’s Co‑Elevation trust pact, David Rock’s brain‑savvy SCARF model, and Gary Vee’s zero‑BS culture game. In sixty high‑octane minutes we’ll torch dusty “innovation committees” and replace them with: Fi…

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123 ID Fresh Takes featuring Sam Vantassel 12:23

1M ago12:23

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Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com What happens when a park ranger, a psychology major, and a public servant walk into a learning studio? You get Sam VanTassel—an emerging instructional design force bringing heart, creativity, and fresh eyes to the world of learning and development. This week on The Fabulous Learning Nerds, host Scott Sch…

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You’re Tracking the Wrong Metrics: Leading Indicators of eCommerce Growth With Jesse Allouf 1:08:20

1M ago1:08:20

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Jesse Allouf is the Chief Marketing Officer at Tire Agent, an online tire and wheel retailer. He previously served as the Senior Vice President of Marketing, leading the brand through a growth curve by focusing on first-click signals and fintech data. With over 15 years of experience in marketing and e-commerce, Jesse has held leadership roles at c…

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Growing Without Compromise with Alex Tanner of AGT Landscape & Design 23:14

1M ago23:14

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In this episode of Connections That Matter, I talk with Alex Tanner, founder of AGT Landscape & Design, about how he’s scaling his business without sacrificing quality. Alex shares the strategies he’s using to retain loyal employees, maintain high standards on every project, and make time for networking and business development—even in the demandin…

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It's Not The Robots Taking Over - Petra Bakosova from Hull Tactical 42:17

1M ago42:17

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https://www.stocksforbeginners.net/blog/bakosova-hull Sharesight automatically track price, performance and dividends from 240,000+ global stocks, crypto, ETFs and funds. Add cash accounts and property to get the full picture of your portfolio – all in one place.Sharesight tracks your trades, shows your true performance, and saves you time and mone…

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