Best Simon Kardynal Podcasts (2025)

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E115 - Crafting Your Leadership Style featuring Simon Kardynal 8:17

1d ago8:17

8:17

Send us a text Leadership isn’t just about being in charge; it’s about showing strength and resilience when the stakes are high. In this episode of Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front, we dive into what it truly takes to lead from the front during challenging times. From developing a resilient mindset to leading with authenticity and purpos…

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E114 – Tuning Up Your Body Language featuring Jane Hanson 49:55

9d ago49:55

49:55

Send us a text Your team is constantly reading you—analyzing every movement, stance, and gesture you make as a leader. Even when you're silent, your body is having a conversation with everyone around you. What exactly is it saying? Nine-time Emmy Award-winning journalist Jane Hanson pulls back the curtain on leadership's most under-appreciated tool…

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E113 - Asking Empowering Questions featuring Carol Boston 52:04

16d ago52:04

52:04

Send us a text Welcome to Episode 113!! Have you ever noticed how a single well-crafted question can completely transform a conversation? In this eye-opening episode, business development and leadership coach Carol Boston reveals the transformative power of empowering questions and how they can revolutionize your leadership approach. For emerging l…

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E112 – Thought Leadership featuring Vladimer Botsvadze 31:40

23d ago31:40

31:40

Send us a text Discover the transformative power of thought leadership with Vladimer Botsvadze, a globally recognized digital transformation and marketing authority who's built his personal brand from scratch to 55,000 followers through sheer determination and consistent effort. For emerging leaders managing their first teams, Thought Leadership is…

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The Leadership Lightning Round – Thought Leadership featuring Vladimer Botsvadze 4:15

23d ago4:15

4:15

Send us a text Welcome to Episode 112!! In this episode, you’ll hear from Vladimer Botsvadze, a Thought Leader, Professor, Startup Advisor, Fortune 500 Consultant, Speaker, Mentor, and Coach, who will offer advice and practical tools for all emerging leaders to be the most effective and efficient thought leaders possible. But first, let's dive into…

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Bonus Episode – Flexible Leadership featuring Kevin Eikenberry 46:23

27d ago46:23

46:23

Send us a text What separates good leaders from exceptional ones? The answer might be simpler—and harder—than we think. In this illuminating conversation with leadership expert Kevin Eikenberry, Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group and host of the Remarkable Leadership Podcast, we dig into the critical skill of flexibility that so …

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E111 – From Bud to Boss featuring Kevin Eikenberry 44:13

29d ago44:13

44:13

Send us a text The moment you step into leadership, everything changes. That friendly dynamic you once shared with teammates transforms overnight into something more complex and challenging. Suddenly, the person you shared drinks with last Friday is now the one whose performance you must evaluate on Monday. In this compelling episode, Kevin Eikenbe…

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The Leadership Lightning Round – From Bud to Boss featuring Kevin Eikenberry 3:33

1M ago3:33

3:33

Send us a text Welcome to Episode 111!! In this episode, you’ll hear from Kevin Eikenberry, Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group and host of The Remarkable Leadership Podcast. Kevin will offer advice and inspiration for front-line leaders to be their most remarkable selves during the transition from Bud to Boss. But first, let's di…

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E110 - Active Listening featuring Simon Kardynal 13:36

1M ago13:36

13:36

Send us a text In the fast-paced world of leadership, we often hear the saying, "Communication is key." When we talk about communication skills for leaders, we often focus on articulation, persuasion, and presentation. Yet the foundation of truly effective leadership communication lies in the ability to listen—not just hear but actively engage with…

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E109 - Designing Your Team for Everyone's Success from a distance featuring Wayne Turmel, Eh! 47:57

1M ago47:57

47:57

Send us a text Wayne Turmel, a fellow Canadian and podcast host, an author, and consultant for the Kevin Eikenberry Group, joins Trench Leadership to share hard-earned wisdom about creating high-performing teams across distances in our transformed work landscape. As a remote work pioneer, Wayne offers a refreshingly pragmatic perspective that cuts …

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The Leadership Lightning Round! - Designing Your Team for Everyone's Success from a distance featuring Wayne Turmel, Eh! 3:30

2M ago3:30

3:30

Send us a text Welcome to Episode 109!! In this episode, you’ll hear from Wayne Turmel, a fellow Canadian and podcast host, an author, and consultant for the Kevin Eikenberry Group, who will talk about the challenges of creating teams from long distances. Wayne will offer his insight into how leaders can create robust, diverse, and impactful teams.…

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The Leadership Lightning Round – Connected Leadership featuring Angela Caufield 4:11

2M ago4:11

4:11

Send us a text Welcome to Episode 108!! In this episode, you’ll hear from Angela Caufield, a Business Consultant and systems creation expert, Speaker and Writer focusing on New-Wave Leadership, who discuss her views on why connections are so important, and their power to get teams through every challenge. But first, let's dive into The Leadership L…

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E108 – Connected Leadership featuring Angela Caufield 41:23

2M ago41:23

41:23

Send us a text We’ve all heard about the importance of connections. We’ve talked about how building authentic connections creates strong bonds among teams, carrying them through the hard and easy times. And the reason leaders often talk about connections is because they truly are an integral part of any successful team. And so, in this episode, you…

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E107 - Unlocking Your Leadership Style featuring Robert Jordan 49:10

2M ago49:10

49:10

Send us a text Leadership styles have profound implications on your effectiveness, team dynamics, and organizational success—but how do you determine which approach truly aligns with your natural strengths? This episode delivers remarkable clarity through a conversation with Robert Jordan, co-founder and CEO of InterimExecs, who reveals the four di…

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The Leadership Lightning Round - Unlocking Your Leadership Style featuring Robert Jordan 2:39

2M ago2:39

2:39

Send us a text Welcome to Episode 107!! Robert Jordan, an author and the co-founder and CEO of InterimExecs, will talk about the four distinct leadership styles found in business today. Robert will also explain what success looks like for each style, and what leaders can do RIGHT NOW to make sure they’re the leader their company needs. But first, l…

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E106 - How To Find Your Mindset Sweet Spot featuring Susan Hobson, Eh! 46:23

2M ago46:23

46:23

Send us a text What is a mindset, and why do emerging leaders need to know what it is? The fact is that leaders are required to set their own mindset to set their internal priorities to complete the taskings as effectively as possible. But how do we do this? How can we find that mindset sweet spot? In this episode, you’ll hear from Susan Hobson, a …

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The Leadership Lightning Round - Susan Hobson, Eh! 3:43

2M ago3:43

3:43

Send us a text Susan Hobson, a fellow Canadian, podcast co-host, keynote speaker, author, former professional hockey player, entrepreneur and high-performance leadership coach, will offer her story of learning how to identify our own mindset sweet spot. Susan will also provide practical advice and tools to help emerging leaders craft and use their …

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E105 - Character Leadership featuring Simon Kardynal 22:39

2M ago22:39

22:39

Send us a text For Episode 105, we’re exploring the essential concept of Character Leadership. Character forms the bedrock of truly meaningful leadership. Beyond skill or charisma lies something more fundamental—the integrity, authenticity, and ethical principles that define who we are as leaders. This fundamental truth drives organizational cultur…

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E104 – Public Speaking Tips featuring Matt Drinkhahn 48:26

3M ago48:26

48:26

Send us a text As a leader, you're going to have to talk. From boardroom presentations to team meetings, public speaking is an unavoidable reality of leadership—yet it's often the skill we're least prepared for when stepping into leadership roles. The question becomes, "How can leaders prepare to step behind the podium and truly connecting with the…

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The Leadership Lightning Round – Public Speaking Tips featuring Matt Drinkhahn 4:03

3M ago4:03

4:03

Send us a text Welcome to Episode 104!! Matt Drinkhahn, a high-performance coach and entrepreneur, will talk about public speaking. Matt will offer advice for emerging leaders to be the very best, most efficient, clear-minded, and effective speaker possible. But first, let's dive into The Leadership Lightning round! These five quick questions will …

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E103 - Thriving in a VUCA World featuring Evan Tzivanakis 55:00

3M ago55:00

55:00

Send us a text I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishinaabeg Algonquin People. Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity. Do some, or all, of these words remind you of a work environment or leader....and then make you cring…

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Lightning Round - Thriving in a VUCA World featuring Evan Tzivanakis 2:18

3M ago2:18

2:18

Send us a text Welcome to Episode 103!! Evan Tzivanakis, an Executive Coach & Trainer / University Adjunct Lecturer in Management Development and the Author of ‘’Leading In VUCA Times’’, helps emerging leaders develop the ability to share their vision with passion and commitment. But first, let's dive into the lightning round! These five quick ques…

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E102 – Preparing for Leadership featuring Craig P. Anderson 44:25

3M ago44:25

44:25

Send us a text I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishinaabeg Algonquin People. Craig P. Anderson's journey from an aspiring high school teacher to leading a national sales team at JPMorgan Chase is a testament to the unpredictable p…

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Lightning Round – Preparing for Leadership featuring Craig P. Anderson 3:12

3M ago3:12

3:12

Send us a text Welcome to Episode 102!! I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishinaabeg Algonquin People. Craig P. Anderson, a fellow podcast host, Leadership Confidence Coach and President of Clear Path Coaching. Craig will talk abou…

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E101 - Communicating is Leadership featuring Stacie Calder 52:55

3M ago52:55

52:55

Send us a text I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishinaabeg Algonquin People. Leadership requires communication, because as famed author and leadership mentor Margaret J. Wheatley once said, “I believe we can change the world if we…

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Transforming Leadership Through Effective Communication with Stacie Calder 52:55

3M ago52:55

52:55

Send us a text I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishinaabeg Algonquin People. Join us as Jason "the Donk" Donkersgoed hijacks this episode and plays host to Stacie Calder, MBA, and Executive Vice-President (North American Distribut…

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Lightning Round - Communicating is Leadership featuring Stacie Calder 4:33

3M ago4:33

4:33

Send us a text Welcome to Episode 101!! I’d like to begin this Lightning Round by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People. Join us as Jason "the Donk" Donkersgoed hijacks this episode and plays host to Stacie Calder, MBA, and Executive Vice-Pre…

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Eric Bauberger and The Lightning Round - E92 8:00

3M ago8:00

8:00

Send us a text Have you ever questioned yourself, wondering if you should be the leader? Have you ever wondered if you even wanted to be the leader? Often, these questions get brushed aside in our minds, pushed out of the way in the busyness of life. But eventually, these questions will have to be answered. In this episode, you’ll hear from Eric Ba…

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Andrea Singsaas and The Lightning Round - E93 4:36

3M ago4:36

4:36

Send us a text Transitions are natural. No matter where we are, no matter what we are doing, there will always be some kind of transition. The challenge with being the leader is that you are expected to lead your team through these transitional moments, providing a guiding hand that eases the stress of the transition on the team members. But how ca…

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Corina Walsh, Eh! and The Lightning Round - E91 2:51

3M ago2:51

2:51

Send us a text It’s the LIGHTNING ROUND!!!! Every guest is asked five fun and insightful leadership-related questions, offering an insight into themselves and how they perceive leadership today and into the future. Subscribe to Trench Leadership on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast has often spoken about our leadership journey…

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Mark Herschberg and The Lightning Round 4:05

3M ago4:05

4:05

Send us a text Trench Leadership is heading to YouTube!! Never fear, the usual links are available, we’re adding YouTube to provide more options to find the show! Click the link below to head to our new YouTube Channel. Don’t forget to subscribe to Trench Leadership on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s the LIGHTNING ROUND!!!! Every gu…

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Bonus Episode: The Power of Trust featuring MGen (Ret'd) Scott Clancy 53:01

4M ago53:01

53:01

Send us a text I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishinaabeg Algonquin People. The best part of being a podcast host is meeting extraordinary people with extraordinary ideas with extraordinary methods to help other people be, well, …

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Lightning Round - The Power of Trust featuring MGen (Ret'd) Scott Clancy 3:08

4M ago3:08

3:08

Send us a text I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishinaabeg Algonquin People. The best part of being a podcast host is meeting extraordinary people with extraordinary ideas with extraordinary methods to help other people be, well, …

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Bonus Episode – Pride Amid Prejudice featuring Necole Belanger 49:23

1+ y ago49:23

49:23

Send us a text I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishinaabeg Algonquin People. I’m so excited to have a conversation with Necole Belanger, Retired Command Chief Warrant Officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Necole’s book, Pride A…

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E100 - Who Do We Choose To Be? featuring Margaret J. Wheatley 45:40

1+ y ago45:40

45:40

Send us a text I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishinaabeg Algonquin People. Every leader chooses the type of leader they want to be. It’s a decision that will set our leadership journeys on a path of personal and professional dis…

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E99 - The Culture Equation featuring Jessica Kriegel, PhD 50:21

1+ y ago50:21

50:21

Send us a text I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People. Subscribe to Trench Leadership on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Creating a culture where everyone is free to express themselves in a safe and…

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E98 - What is YOUR Speed of Advance featuring Marty Groover 48:15

2y ago48:15

48:15

Send us a text I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Subscribe to Trench Leadership on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. We can only lead as fast as we can understand ourselves and our environment. B…

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E97 - Purpose and Leadership featuring Eddie L. Johnson 38:49

2y ago38:49

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Send us a text I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Subscribe to Trench Leadership on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Most leaders want to make a difference. The motivation for this is as varied a…

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E96 – Toxic Leadership featuring Marika Messager 43:04

2y ago43:04

43:04

Send us a text I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Subscribe to Trench Leadership on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Toxic Leadership. It’s a disease that destroys teams with a ruthless efficienc…

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Bonus Episode - The Leadership Journey featuring Erin O’Toole 52:47

2y ago52:47

52:47

Send us a text I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Our leadership journey is ours alone, but the path isn’t a straight line. In fact, your leadership journey will have high and low points. Your journey will…

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E94 – Emotional Intelligence featuring Ashley Valliére 50:37

2y ago50:37

50:37

Send us a text I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Emotional intelligence is a popular topic, and that’s because leaders are beginning to understand that we can make leadership decisions without knowing how…

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E93 – Leading Through Transition featuring Andrea Singsaas 48:18

2y ago48:18

48:18

Send us a text I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Transitions are natural. No matter where we are, no matter what we are doing, there will always be some kind of transition. The challenge with being the le…

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The Lightning Round and Mark Bentz, Eh! - E88 6:45

2y ago6:45

6:45

Send us a text It’s the LIGHTNING ROUND!!!! Every guest is asked five fun and insightful leadership-related questions, offering an insight into themselves and how they perceive leadership today and into the future. Imposter syndrome, perseverance, the self-imposed push to rush, perseverance, and resilience.... these are just a few of the many chall…

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Seth Santoro and The Lightning Round - E89 3:42

2y ago3:42

3:42

Send us a text Have you ever had a feeling of being absolutely certain of someone’s emotions, or maybe had a sense of what your team was thinking or feeling? This is your intuition, and it’s a powerful tool to have in your leadership tool box. And so, in this episode, you’ll hear from Seth Santoro, an Intuitive Leadership expert, Psychic Medium, Be…

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E92 – Unconditional Leadership featuring Eric Bauberger 57:39

2y ago57:39

57:39

Send us a text I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on in the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Have you ever questioned yourself, wondering if you should be the leader? Have you ever wondered if you even wanted to be the leader? Often, these question…

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E91 – Your Leadership Learning Journey featuring Corina Walsh, Eh! 43:42

2y ago43:42

43:42

Send us a text I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Subscribe to Trench Leadership on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast has often spoken about our leadership journey and the importance …

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E90 - Be a Happy Leader featuring Simon Kardynal 13:07

2y ago13:07

13:07

Send us a text I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People. Subscribe to Trench Leadership on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Happy leaders equate to happy teams. We’ve all been part of amazing teams, th…

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E89 - Intuitive Leadership featuring Seth Santoro 1:17:04

2y ago1:17:04

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Send us a text I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Have you ever had a feeling of being absolutely certain of someone’s emotions, or maybe had a sense of what your team was thinking or feeling? This is your…

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E88 - What’s on Your Radar? featuring Mark Bentz, Eh! 52:57

2y ago52:57

52:57

Send us a text I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Trench Leadership is heading to YouTube!! Never fear, the usual links are available, we’re adding YouTube to provide more options to find the show! Click t…

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Dr. Steve Pearlman and The Lightning Round 2:28

2y ago2:28

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Send us a text It’s the LIGHTNING ROUND!!!! Every guest is asked five fun and insightful leadership-related questions, offering an insight into themselves and how they perceive leadership today and into the future. Critical thinking is a skill that comes easier to some people more than others. The good news is that critical thinking skills can be t…

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