A Storycast Celebrating 35 Years of Communications Courage, Accomplishments and Calamities
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It’s easy for companies (and people) to say the right thing, but so much harder to do it. Co-hosted by Jason Anthoine and Madeline Temple, this podcast takes a look at how companies can do less bad so they can do more good.
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Tired of spinning your startup wheels but never gaining traction? Buckle up, founders and CEOs, because this podcast is your rocket fuel to profitability! Every week, we ignite explosive conversations with bold-faced founders, brainy experts, and even a few out-of-this-world vendors. Get ready to crack the code on growth, master employee engagement, and blast through your scaling goals. We’re talking real-world strategies, actionable tips, and perspectives that’ll make your business do a cos ...
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The Dance of Growth and Scalability: Building a Business You Love
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27:41Send us a text Have you ever felt like your business has become a prison of your own making? You're not alone. In this eye-opening conversation with Leslie Hassler, founder of Your Biz Rules, we dive deep into the stark difference between building a business that drains your soul versus one that fills it with purpose and joy. Leslie shares her jour…
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The Relationship Master Key: Building Spheres of Influence
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22:32Send us a text Click the customized link to get a free sample of Brad's book, purchase options, and schedule time on his calendar: https://bradenglert.com/scalingpeople/ Ever wondered why some professionals seem to effortlessly build powerful networks while others struggle to make meaningful connections? In this thought-provoking conversation, Brad…
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The Unsexy Side of Success: Corporate Governance Simplified
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22:54Send us a text Corporate governance. Those two words alone can make even the most confident entrepreneur break out in a cold sweat. But what if I told you it doesn't have to be complicated, boring, or something only Fortune 500 companies need to worry about? My conversation with corporate governance consultant Anoushka from Marcelino Marie Solution…
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Navigating the Founder's Journey with Hans Kullberg
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30:25Send us a text Entrepreneur Hans Kullberg takes us on a deeply personal journey that intertwines professional pivots with profound personal tragedy. As a father of five and serial entrepreneur, Hans reveals how his path through finance, FinTech, and education ultimately led him to tackle critical gaps in pediatric healthcare. The conversation explo…
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Find Your Voice, Build Your Brand: Leveraging Speaking for Growth
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21:41Send us a text Tired of pouring money into digital ads with questionable returns? Imagine commanding a room of your ideal clients for 30-45 minutes, positioning yourself as the trusted expert they need. That's the power of strategic speaking for brand building, and it's a game-changer for founders and business leaders. In this illuminating conversa…
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Marketing Doesn't Happen Overnight: Cultivating Growth Over Time
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26:26Send us a text Dive into an insightful discussion on how to navigate the complexities of marketing from the perspective of Katie Smith of Wild Path Consulting. In this episode, we unpack the essential elements of building a long-term marketing strategy that emphasizes relationship-building over quick sales. Discover the importance of setting clear …
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As many of us know, you have to change your oil and filters on your car regularly to keep it running in tip-top shape. But did you know that the same thing is true at work? Your work filters get old and clogged and worn out, too. It's time to change them.By Jason Anthoine
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Unlocking AI Potential: Vanessa Sierra on Strategic Marketing Integration, Leadership Balance, and Business Growth Strategies
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25:49Send us a text Unlock the secrets to scaling your business with an insightful conversation featuring B2B SaaS expert Vanessa Sierra. Vanessa guides us through the complexities of integrating AI into marketing strategies, underscoring both its challenges and unparalleled opportunities. Learn how the concept of "going slow to go fast" can transform y…
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Unlocking Podcasting Potential: Liz Brooks on Brand Growth, Audience Engagement, and PR Strategies in a Post-COVID Era
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23:13Send us a text Unlock the secret to brand growth through podcasting as we welcome Liz Brooks, an insightful PR specialist from Interview Valet. Discover how podcasting can revolutionize your public relations strategy by providing an accessible, informal platform that builds genuine connections with audiences. Liz and I explore the power of storytel…
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New cars are great at moving people from Point A to Point B. But older cars, those that are sturdy and reliable and have a lot of miles on them, excel at simply moving people. You need both kinds of leaders in your company to get you to where you want to be.By Jason Anthoine
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Unlocking Customer Experience Excellence: Blake Grewal on Data-Driven Growth, AI Integration, and Simplifying Tech for Small Businesses
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26:11Send us a text Unlock the secrets to extraordinary customer experiences with our special guest, Blake Grewal, founder of Bold Growth. We explore the often-overlooked potential of data and technology in transforming how businesses interact with their clients. Through the lens of scorecards and critical metrics like net promoter scores, Blake shares …
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The more you look out the windshield, the faster you can go and the smaller all that stuff behind you gets in your rearview mirror.By Jason Anthoine
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Unlocking Storytelling Power: Jason Anthoine on Transformative Communication, Authentic Leadership, and Inspiring Employee Engagement
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18:56Send us a text Discover the transformative power of storytelling with communication expert Jason Anthoine in our latest episode of Scaling with People. With over 35 years of experience, Jason joins me, Gwyneth McCreary, to uncover strategies that bring founders and leaders closer to their teams. Ever wondered why storytelling is pivotal in aligning…
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Unlocking Leadership Potential: Carla Fowler on Transformative Performance Reviews, Personalized Learning Strategies, and Achieving High Performance
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23:51Send us a text Unlock the secrets of transforming dreaded performance reviews into powerful motivators with our special guest, Carla Fowler. Explore how leaders can set crystal-clear objectives and embrace the concept of "brutal focus" to prevent burnout and enhance impact. By clearly defining priorities and translating visions into actionable lang…
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Unlocking Financial Strategy: Kevin Appleby on Startup Growth, Fundraising Expertise, and Future CFO Development
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24:15Send us a text Unlock the keys to propelling your business forward with strategic financial insight in our latest episode of Scaling with People. Featuring Kevin Appleby, a visionary in finance team development, we explore the critical juncture when founders should bring finance experts on board. Discover why delegating transactional finance tasks …
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Unlocking Emotional Intelligence: Jennifer Gardner on Leadership Influence, Storytelling Strategies, and Overcoming Public Speaking Fears
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24:20Send us a text Unlock the power of emotional intelligence in business success with insights from our special guest, Jennifer Gardner, an esteemed attorney and influence expert. Ever wondered how understanding emotional dynamics can transform your leadership skills and decision-making? Jennifer shares her journey and expertise, highlighting the pivo…
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Empowering Business Growth: Chris Seifert on Decision-Making Mastery, Overcoming Micromanagement, and Team Empowerment Strategies
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24:08Send us a text Unlock the secrets of effective decision-making with insights from Chris Seifert, founder of Enabling Empowerment, as he joins me, Gwinniver Curry, to share his expertise on transforming business growth strategies. Discover how to break the cycle of micromanagement that often stems from necessity, not choice. Drawing on the wisdom fr…
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Mastering PR Storytelling: Mickie Kennedy on Strategic Narratives, DIY Press Releases, and Building Trust in Tech Entrepreneurship
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27:51Send us a text Unlock the secrets of masterful storytelling in business with our guest, Mickie Kennedy, the visionary founder of eReleases. Discover how Mickie transformed his approach to press releases by embracing compelling narratives that not only captured media attention but also fueled business growth. This episode is a treasure trove for ent…
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If you think you can't do something, you're probably right. Because just thinking that you can't gives you a great excuse to not even try. I know a handyman who has every right to think that way. But he doesn't. And that's made all the difference.By Jason Anthoine
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Achieving Entrepreneurial Balance: Allie Stark on Regenerative Leadership, Personal Well-Being, and Career Reinvention
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31:15Send us a text Unlock the secrets to achieving balance in the frenetic world of entrepreneurship with insights from our esteemed guest, Allie Stark. Allie, a veteran in health and wellness, shares her expertise on regenerative leadership and its critical role in fostering sustainable work environments amidst the chaos of modern productivity demands…
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Navigating Startup Realities: Eric Holtzclaw on Entrepreneurial Lessons, Marketing Trends, and Conscious Leadership
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21:15Send us a text Eric Holtzclaw, a seasoned technologist turned entrepreneur, joins us to reveal the stark realities behind the allure of startup successes. As we explore his career journey from IBM to founding Liger, a marketing powerhouse born from a merger, Eric shares candid insights into the grit behind the glam. He warns against the romanticize…
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Scaling Remote Business Success: Jody Grunden on Virtual CFO Innovation, Pricing Strategies, and Entrepreneurial Resilience
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43:28Send us a text Unlock the secrets to scaling your business successfully with insights from Jody Grunden, a trailblazer in the accounting industry. Discover how he pioneered the Virtual CFO Services concept and transformed his traditional accounting firm into a remote powerhouse, eventually leading to its acquisition by a larger firm. Listen as Jody…
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Harnessing Golf for Community Impact: Chandler Russ on Nonprofit Innovation, Teamwork, and Kindness in Business
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21:17Send us a text What if the secret to uplifting communities lay in a simple game of golf? Join us in a captivating conversation with Chandler Russ, the trailblazing founder of the Sunflower Golf Foundation. Chandler's journey from a career at UPS to launching a nonprofit inspired by his grandmother's legacy is nothing short of remarkable. Discover h…
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Mastering Genuine Communication: Grace Gavin on Building Honest Relationships and Effective Team Dynamics
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24:37Send us a text What happens when we focus too much on self-expression and not enough on truly listening? Join me and Grace Gavin, co-founder of KnowHonesty, as we dissect this modern communication pitfall and navigate the nuances of building genuine business relationships. Drawing from Grace's compelling encounter with a tech vendor, we examine the…
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The longer that brisket sits on the smoker, the better it's going to be. Kinda like you and your career. You're pretty good in year one, no doubt. But your best stuff takes years to perfect...and is worth the wait.By Jason Anthoine
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Thriving Startup Ecosystems: Claudia Scott on Community Power, Delegation, and Navigating Future Trends
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21:43Send us a text Unlock the secrets to thriving as a startup founder with the wisdom of Claudia Scott from Startup Junkie. Discover how to break free from the myth of the multitasking founder and harness the power of community, mentorship, and strategic events to propel your business forward. Claudia shares invaluable insights into the vibrant ecosys…
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Unveiling Leadership Strength: Susanne Mueller on Effective Coaching, Female Entrepreneur Resilience, and Productivity Boost Strategies
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21:11Send us a text Can active listening transform your leadership style? Discover the power of lifelong learning and the essence of effective leadership in today's episode of Scaling with People. Join us as Susanne Mueller, author of "50 Shades of Lipstick Leadership," reveals her insights on the pivotal role of leadership coaching and the inspiring st…
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Balancing Growth and Trust: Chad Brown on Integrating Personal and Professional Life, Building Mature Trust, and Overcoming Founder Challenges
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28:12Send us a text Unlock the secrets to a fulfilling professional and personal life with Chad Brown on this episode of Scaling with People. We promise you’ll rethink the elusive work-life balance myth as Chad introduces his dynamic concept of integration. Picture balancing a broomstick—constant, small adjustments are key! We discuss how blending busin…
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Integrating Scientific Principles: Dr. Jennifer Huberty on Business Growth, Resilience, and Leadership in Wellness
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24:23Send us a text Ever wondered how scientific principles can directly impact business growth? Join us as Jennifer Huberty, a fractional Chief Science Officer, takes us through her journey from academia to shaping the future of wellness at Calm. Learn how she built a robust science team, published nearly 50 papers, and navigated the challenges of star…
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Scaling Wellness Innovation: Cedar Carter on Leadership, Employee Engagement, and Remote Work Strategies
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22:42Send us a text Curious about how a leader transitions from the fashion world to the realm of wellness innovation? Join us as Cedar Carter, the CEO of The Good Patch, unveils her remarkable journey from the apparel industry to spearheading a startup that's revolutionizing wellness with wearable patches. Cedar shares the story of how she connected wi…
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Mastering Modern Growth: Leveraging AI, Data-Driven Strategies, and Talent Optimization with Akash
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29:36Send us a text Unlock the secrets of modern growth marketing with insights from Akash, a leading growth and transformation consultant, in our latest episode. Wondering how AI can turbocharge your marketing strategies while ensuring every dollar you spend adds value to your bottom line? Look no further. Akash shares invaluable wisdom on harnessing d…
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Some of the things you say all the time may mean something to you but may mean absolutely nothing to someone else.By Jason Anthoine
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Transforming Business Growth: Mastering AI, Customer Retention, and Team Dynamics with Charleh Knighton
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32:12Send us a text Ready to transform your business growth tactics? We bring you an enlightening session with Charleh Knighton, a seasoned fractional CMO who has navigated the realms of AI, software manufacturing, and engineering. Charleh sheds light on three pivotal strategies to boost business growth: generating new business, preventing client churn,…
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Scaling Small Businesses: The Power of Outsourced Financial Services with Jason Kruger
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27:38Send us a text Ever wondered how outsourcing your accounting and financial operations could be the key to scaling your small business? Join us as we uncover insightful growth strategies with Jayson Kruger, founder of Signature Analytics. Learn how Jason turned his vision into a thriving company with over 70 employees, and discover the critical role…
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Don't let the equivalent of a bowl of Grape-Nuts ruin your change initiative.By Jason Anthoine
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Aligning Success with Fulfillment: Alan Lazaros on Overcoming Personal Struggles and Embracing Courage
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27:46Send us a text What happens when success doesn't bring satisfaction? Join us on Scaling with People as we uncover the extraordinary life of Alan Lazaros. Alan opens up about his tumultuous childhood, marred by the loss of his father and stepfather, and the financial struggles that followed. In an effort to cope, he threw himself into the pursuit of…
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Transforming Startup Benefits: Strategic Planning and Cost Management with Jeremy Vesta
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26:16Send us a text Are you ready to transform your startup's approach to employee benefits? Join us on today's episode of Scaling with People as we sit down with Jeremy Vesta, a ten-year veteran in the healthcare sector, to unlock the secrets behind successful benefit programs for startups. Jeremy provides a wealth of knowledge on the necessity of earl…
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Hiring Success: Jordan Burton on Interviewing and Onboarding Techniques
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28:59Send us a text Unlock the secrets to mastering the recruiting life cycle with our esteemed guest, Jordan Burton, a leading talent acquisition expert. Join us on this episode of Scaling with People as Jordan demystifies the essential stages of recruiting, from defining the role to successfully onboarding new hires. You'll learn why a clear role defi…
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Mastering Founder Growth: Navigating Stages and Embracing the CEO Role with Scott Ritzheimer
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31:35Send us a text Prepare to navigate the intricate stages of founder growth with invaluable insights from Scott Ritzheimer, who has played a pivotal role in starting nearly 20,000 organizations. Scott joins me, Gwenevere, on Scaling with People to dissect the founder's journey, from pre-launch excitement to post-exit reflections. We'll uncover the se…
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The last thing you want to do while running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, is to turn around and run at them. Running with them is the key to survival. Which is true no matter what kinds of bulls you're dealing with.By Jason Anthoine
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Scaling Startups: Harnessing the Power of People with Oshri Cohen
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23:10Send us a text Ever wondered what it truly takes to scale a startup beyond just having a great product? Join us as we sit down with tech veteran Oshri Cohen, who's been in the trenches for 25 years, to uncover the secret ingredient – people. In "Scaling With People," Oshri shares his wisdom on why selecting a technical co-founder is about more than…
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Mastering Authentic Leadership: Embracing Vulnerability and Inclusion with Victoria Pelletier
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25:11Send us a text Victoria Pelletier, a trailblazer in the business world, shares her extraordinary leadership journey that began at just 14 years old. As an executive in business-to-business professional services and now the Chief Operating Officer at a global green energy startup, she recounts the challenges she faced as a young, queer, female leade…
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Scaling Startups: Mastering Culture, Leadership, and Strategic Growth with Beth Nevins
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28:39Send us a text Ever wondered what it takes to scale your startup from seed to Series C? Beth Nevins from Developa.io joins us to reveal her proven strategies for building a world-class founding team and crafting a unique value proposition. Beth shares the crucial mindset shifts founders need as they transition from hands-on roles to full-time leade…
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We've all been there...totally befuddled by the whip end of a process or a decision that's obviously the result of groupthink. No one person in their right mind could have possibly come up with something like this all by themselves, right? Right. So let's fix that, following the sage advice from Men in Black.…
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Balancing High Performance and Self-Care in Entrepreneurship with Kenneth Berger
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22:46Send us a text Ever wondered how to prevent entrepreneurial burnout before it derails your dreams? Join us as we welcome Kenneth Berger, an executive coach with rich experience in the tech and startup worlds, who shares invaluable insights on maintaining mental health and well-being in high-pressure environments. Kenneth’s journey from founding a s…
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Driving Team Success: Mastering Goal Alignment and Communication with Donna Dube
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26:03Send us a text What if the key to sustainable business growth lies in effective goal setting and team alignment? Join us as we sit down with Donna Dubé to explore how getting the right people in the right seats and investing in one-on-one time with team members can make all the difference. Donna offers invaluable insights on setting realistic, data…
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Transforming Teams: Mastering Leadership, Culture, and Conflict with Dan Tocchini
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30:33Send us a text Unlock the secrets to mastering leadership, culture, and conflict resolution in today's dynamic organizations. I'm Gwenevere Crary, founder and CEO of Guide to HR, and join me as I engage with Dan Tocchini, co-founder of Take New Ground, for an insightful conversation on why organizational culture often resists change, especially dur…
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Unlocking Startup Success: The Power of Talent Optimization with Matt Peopsel
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26:05Send us a text Unlock the secrets to successful startup growth as talent optimization expert Matt Peopsel joins us to reveal key insights into the dynamics of early founding teams. Discover how diverse behavioral styles among co-founders impact communication and decision-making, and learn why a shared vision and values are crucial for harmony and s…
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Everyone has a particular set of skills. But some folks are simply more skillful than others. Here's a bit about why and how that is and what to do about it.By Jason Anthoine
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Tech Oracle Talila on Fostering Engagement and Agile Development
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31:56Send us a text Prepare to unlock the secrets of revolutionizing your engineering and product development teams with the uncanny insights of Talila, the tech oracle with a wealth of knowledge spanning two thrilling decades. This enlightening conversation promises to equip you with the tools to identify when your processes need a shake-up and how to …
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