Embark on a journey with ”She’s Not My Sister,” where we explore the experiences that shape our lives. Join us as we uncover the challenges and triumphs of starting businesses at 18 and 24, raising a deaf daughter, and dispelling common misconceptions. Discover Kathy’s upbringing in a zoo, our adventures in pageants, and the dynamics of generational entrepreneurship! From encounters with celebrities to chasing down corporate executives, we share it all. Plus, learn about our journey hosting ...
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Welcome to the HR Coffee Time podcast; a weekly podcast full of tips and ideas to help you have a successful and fulfilling HR career (without working yourself into the ground). It can feel hard to put yourself and your own career first when you're so busy looking after everyone around you. It can leave you at risk of burning out, finding that you're not where you want to be in your career, or feeling unsure about what you want from your career anymore. This podcast is here to help. Join car ...
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Romance novel addicts and writers, Emma Jackson and Jessica Haines, bringing you all the book chat about the genre we love.
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Sley House Publishing is a book publisher focusing on the best in horror, sci-fi, fantasy, mysteries, and thrillers. In this podcast, our hosts talk with authors, filmmakers, and creators who both exemplify genre work and contribute unique perspectives to contemporary art. The Sley House mission is to feature outstanding writers and artists in their respective fields and their perspectives on human art. Occasionally, Sley House Presents produces audio fiction from contemporary and classical ...
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The Curious One is a platform to dive deep; it is a space to meaningfully converse and an opportunity to ask the questions that delve below the surface of our everyday. I am fascinated by people and the inner workings of individuality. Join me - The Curious One - as I engage with authentic beings and discover the truths, motivations, and lessons behind their stories. May you be inspired, may you be curious, and may you learn more about yourself as we learn about others! ✨
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Book Vs. Movie is the podcast that ponders the question: "Which was better...the book or the movie?" We spoil away the details, uncover the plot points, discuss casting choices and shower with praise (or pummel with snark) as we see fit. Hosts are Margo P. (She's Nacho Mama's Blog) and Margo D. (Creator of Brooklyn Fit Chick.com) and we are not afraid to tell it like it is!
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The Inside Devon podcast will interview successful business owners, entrepreneurs, experienced professionals, community leaders and other interesting people based in Devon. The aim of the show is to raise awareness about what they do, and why they do it.
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Are you living in a hormonal hothouse, feeling a little overwhelmed and in need of some positive, uplifting and comforting guidance on how to lead a more magnificent midlife? Well, you're not alone and this podcast is for you. Hosts Lorraine and Trish chat with celebrities and experts on all things midlife, from menopause and perimenopause to parenting teens via fashion, beauty, wellness, nutrition, fitness, careers, relationships and finances. The witty duo, who have been editing glossy mag ...
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Alexis the Midwife and Beccy the Doula authors of the bestselling book The Little Book of Self Care for New Mums invite you to join them to talk through the highs and lows of the parenting journey. Having supported women for over 30 years between them, they know only too well that as wonderful as it is, the parenting road can be a bumpy one. That’s why they want to break it down, talk it through and make it all feel a little less overwhelming. Whatever your journey, whatever you story, it ca ...
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To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) Harper Lee, Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Robert DuVall, & Brock Peters
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Book Vs. Movie: To Kill a Mockingbird The 1960 Novel Vs. the 1962 Movie The 1962 film adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird, directed by Robert Mulligan, is a powerful retelling of Harper Lee's classic novel. The story follows Atticus Finch, played by Gregory Peck in an Oscar-winning performance, as he defends Tom Robinson (Brock Peters), a Black man…
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133 | How to Deliver Brilliant Presentations That Win Over Hearts and Minds, with Emma Serlin
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Want to know the secret to delivering presentations that truly captivate your audience? In this episode of HR Coffee Time, we explore how to craft and deliver presentations that resonate deeply and win over both hearts and minds. Host Fay Wallis is joined by Emma Serlin, founder of London Speech Workshop, who shares her unique "Meal Plan" framework…
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Join Trevor this week as he talks to Emma E. Murray, the author of recent books When the Devil and Crushing Snails, both available from Shortwave Books and Apocalypse Party (respectively). Together, they talk about Emma's psychologically complex characters and themes, the exercise of empathy in horror fiction, about chasing utopian longings through…
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Now Voyager (1942) Bette Davis, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Gladys Cooper, & Olive Higgins Prouty
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Book Vs. Movie: Now, Voyager The 1941 Novel Vs. the 1942 Movie Olive Higgins Prouty's 1941 novel Now, Voyager was later adapted into a 1942 film starring Bette Davis. This powerful story follows Charlotte Vale, a repressed woman controlled by her domineering mother. After a breakdown, Charlotte undergoes a transformative journey, finding independen…
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Our Special Brand of Chaos: A Sort-Of Summer Special
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For our "Sort-Of" Summer Special, we set ourselves a little literary homework and went off to research the giants our favourite subgenres stand on the shoulders of. Emma focused on paranormal romance and couldn't resist creating a Venn diagram, and Jess went the whole hog, digging back into romance in fantasy as far as The Iliad! There might be som…
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Charlottes Web (1973) E.B. White, Hannah & Barbera, Debbie Reynolds, Paul Lynde, and The Sherman Brothers
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Book Vs. Movie: Charlotte’s Web The 1952 Novel Vs the 1973 Movie "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White is a classic children's novel that tells the heartwarming story of Wilbur, a pig, and his unlikely friendship with Charlotte, a wise and caring spider. Through Charlotte's clever web-spinning, she helps save Wilbur from being slaughtered, highlighting t…
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Episode #118: Interview with Matthew Lyons
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In this week's episode, Trevor converses with author Matthew Lyons about his new book A Mask of Flies. They talk about the beauty and importance of awe in feral places, in what differentiates niceness versus kindness, and about giving a damn in fiction and in life. You can support Matthew Lyons by following him at matthewlyonsauthor.com or by readi…
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132 | Strategic Workforce Planning – Why It’s Important and How to Improve Your Skills, With Jen Allen Jardine
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Whether you’d like to learn more about how to use Strategic Workforce Planning in your current role or considering whether specialising in Strategic Workforce Planning could be the perfect career option for you, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Host Fay Wallis is joined by Jen Allen Jardine, a Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) exper…
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The Bling Ring (2013) Based on a Vanity Fair article with Sofia Coppola & Emma Watson
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Book Vs. Movie: The Bling Ring The Vanity Fair Article Vs.The 2013 Sofia Coppola Movie "The Bling Ring" is a 2013 film written and directed by Sofia Coppola and is based on the true story of a group of teenagers known as the Bling Ring, who used the internet to track celebrities' whereabouts to rob their homes. The screenplay is based on Nancy Jo S…
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Episode #117: Interview with Lor Gislason and Shelley Lavigne
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In this episode, Trevor sits down with Lor Gislason and Shelley Lavigne, the authors of The Flesh of the Sea, a novella of pirate adventure and goopy monsters, now available from Hedone Books. Together, they talk about writing a novella in tandem, about their love of queer and goopy horror and monsters, about Trevor's peculiar reading habits, and a…
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Episode #116: Interview with Ally Russell
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In this week's conversation, Trevor is joined by author Ally Russell, whose latest middle grade novel It Came from the Trees is full summer scares and trips into the woods. They talk about writing for younger audiences, about trusting in the wisdom of young readers, and about discernment in horror readership among other topics. It Came from the Tre…
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Born Yesterday (1950) Judy Holliday, Broderick Crawford, William Holden, & Garson Kanin
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Book Vs. Movie: Born Yesterday The 1946 Play Vs.The 1950 Movie "Born Yesterday" (based on the 1946 play by Garson Kanin) is a sharp critique of corruption and a celebration of personal growth. It explores the transformative power of education and delves into themes of ethics and integrity. Even after over seven decades, its themes of empowerment, i…
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131 | Coaching Demystified: What to Expect and Tips for a Successful Session
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Thinking about booking a coaching session but not sure what to expect? Or maybe you've already arranged some coaching sessions and want to make sure you get the most out of them. This episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Host Fay Wallis, a career and leadership coach for HR and People professionals, shares practical advice on how to prepare f…
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310 to Yuma (2007) Christian Bale, Russell Crowe, Elmore Leonard, Glenn Ford & Van Heflin
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Book Vs. Movie: 3:10 to Yuma The 1953 Elmore Leonard Short Story Vs.The 2007 Movie "3:10 to Yuma" (2007) is a Western film directed by James Mangold, based on a short story by Elmore Leonard. It is a remake of the 1957 film of the same name. Here are some key details: The story is set in the late 19th century. It follows Dan Evans (Christian Bale),…
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Episode #115: Interview with Cynthia Gómez
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Trevor visits with author Cynthia Gómez to talk about her new collection of short stories, The Nightmare Box and Other Stories. Together, they explore some of the deeper ideas embedded within Gómez's anti-capitalist fiction, alongside what it means to write anti-capitalist art in an age of ever-present capitalist ideology, and the importance of mai…
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The Most Dangerous Game (1932) Joel McCrea, Faye Wray, Leslie Banks, & Richard Connell
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Book Vs. Movie: The Most Dangerous Game The 1924 Short Story Vs.The 1932 Movie "The Most Dangerous Game" is a short story by Richard Connell, published in 1924. It follows Sanger Rainsford, a big-game hunter who ends up on an isolated Caribbean island. There, he meets General Zaroff, a hunter who has grown bored with traditional games and now hunts…
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130 | Build managers’ confidence and skills with ‘the coaching two-step’, with Jude Sclater
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You may have heard that coaching skills can be incredibly helpful for managers to have in their toolbox, boosting their confidence and effectiveness in their roles. But why are these skills so useful, and how can you help managers start using them? This episode of HR Coffee Time is here to answer those questions. Host Fay Wallis is joined by Jude S…
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Suddenly Last Summer (1959) Tennessee Williams, Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, & Montgomery Clift
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Book Vs. Movie: Suddenly, Last Summer The 1958 Play Vs.The 1959 Movie Suddenly Last Summer is a 1959 film based on the play by Tennessee Williams, adapted for the screen by Gore Vidal and Williams himself. Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, the film stars Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, and Montgomery Clift. The plot revolves around a wealthy w…
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Fay Ripley’s life lessons: from Cold Feet to cooking, a happy home life & HRT
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It’s laughs a go-go in the season finale as Trish and Lorraine meet actor Fay Ripley who tells her tales from behind the scenes of a brilliant career: from playing a prostitute with Kenneth Branagh, to 25 years as Jenny Gifford in Cold Feet. She also shares her fears about empty nest syndrome and the dinner party an A-List star nearly ruined. Plus:…
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Seconds (1966) Rock Hudson, John Frankenheimer, John Randolph, & David Ely.
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Book Vs. Movie: Seconds The 1964 Book Vs. The 1966 Movie The Margos are set to permanently change our lives with "Seconds," a 1966 American science fiction drama directed by John Frankenheimer. The film is based on David Ely's 1963 novel of the same name and stars Rock Hudson in a bravura performance. The plot centers around Arthur Hamilton, a midd…
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Episode #114: Interview with Paulette Kennedy
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In this episode, Trevor sits down with Paulette Kennedy, the bestselling author of Parting the Veil, The Witch of Tin Mountain, and the recently-released The Devil and Mrs. Davenport. Together, they explore the importance of the Gothic and how The Devil and Mrs. Davenport responds to both midcentury Gothics and contemporary politics. They talk abou…
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Tana Ramsay on marriage, family life & becoming a new mum at 49
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Lorraine and Trish are joined by Tana Ramsay for one of their most frank, heartwarming and advice-filled interviews yet. The mum of six reveals how she keeps her family unit happy and well organised, what she’s learned when crises have rocked its foundations and what it’s really like being married to Gordon (including the only thing they ever row a…
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129 | 5 essential techniques to become a great manager, with James Rose
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How do you develop the people within your workforce to become great managers? Poor management negatively impacts everyone, often resulting in the HR/People team having to help with performance issues, manage grievances, or recruitment challenges due to high turnover. It can feel hard to know what to do or where to start. So, this episode of HR Coff…
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Brats (2024) The Memoir Vs. The Hulu Documentary: Andrew McCarthy, Emilio Estevez, & Demi Moore
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Book Vs. Movie: Brats The 2021 Memoir Vs. The 2024 Hulu Documentary "Brat: An '80s Story" is a memoir by Andrew McCarthy, published in 2021. In this book, McCarthy, an actor best known for his roles in iconic '80s films like "St. Elmo's Fire" and "Pretty in Pink," reflects on his experiences as part of the so-called "Brat Pack," a group of young ac…
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Louise Boyce on mental health overload, menopause & parenting wins
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The model mum and hilarious Instagram star (@mamastillgotit_ 500k followers & counting) tells Lorraine and Trish how she copes with the daily overwhelm on the parenting frontline, what got her through a devastating teenage eating disorder and the campaign she’s spearheading to help young girls deal with social media. Plus: Swimwear best buys - the …
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Tales of the City (1994) Laura Linney, Olympia Dukakis, Chloe Webb, & Armistead Maupin
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Book Vs. Movie: Tales of the City The 1978 Book Vs. The 1993 Limited Series The Margos are celebrating Pride Month with one of the most beloved books and adaptations of the last 50 years. Armistead Maupin's captivating series, Tales of the City, is set in vibrant San Francisco. Initially a newspaper serial in the Pacific Sun and the San Francisco C…
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Episode #113: Interview with Ananda Lima
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In this episode, Trevor is joined by writer and poet Ananda Lima to talk about her debut collection of short stories, Craft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil. They talk about the significance of art as a reader and an artist, about the meaning of craft in both fiction and as applied to meaning-making in life, about the source of the Devil's wisdom in …
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Killing Kittens’ Emma Sayle on midlife sexual adventures
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Trish and Lorraine meet Emma Sayle, the entrepreneur and married mum of three who is on a mission to sexually empower women by making their sexual desires, fantasies and curiosities a reality with her Killing Kittens online club and real life parties. She reveals what she’s learned in her twenty years in business, from how to communicate desire in …
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128 | How to unlock the strengths that dyslexia brings to your workplace, with Kirsty Heap
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Dyslexia, often misunderstood and underappreciated, holds a wealth of untapped potential for the workplace. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, we explore how to appreciate and unlock the unique strengths it can bring to our workplaces. Host Fay Wallis is joined by Kirsty Heap, a neurodivergent specialist coach with a rich background in HR, who shar…
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"Don't Look Now" (1973) RIP Donald Sutherland 1935-2024
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Book Vs. Movie: Don’t Look Now The Daphne DuMaurier Short Story Vs. the Nicolas Roeg Film RIP Donald Sutherland! (1935-2024) Due to the passing of actor extraordinaire Donald Sutherland, we are replaying our "Don't Look Now" episode. This week, let's talk about Daphe DuMaurier's short story "Don't Look Now," published in 1971 and adapted into a fil…
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Hit Man (2024) Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Richard Linklater, & Skip Hollandsworth
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Book Vs. Movie: Hit Man The 2001 Texas Monthly Article Vs. The 2024 Richard Linklater Film "Hit Man" is a 2024 romantic action comedy directed by Richard Linklater and co-written by Glen Powell, who also stars in the film. The story is loosely based on a true-life article by Skip Hollandsworth. The film follows Gary Johnson, a philosophy professor …
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Life advice on coping with baby loss, working mum guilt & grief
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Award winning thriller writer Clare Mackintosh tells Trish & Lorraine why she decided to write about the loss of her baby boy Alex, a twin, and shares what she has learnt about grief, including exactly what to say to someone who has been bereaved. In a moving, uplifting and advice-filled chat the mum of three, aged 47, also talks about why she walk…
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Episode #112: Interview with Constance Fay
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Trevor is joined by author Constance Fay, whose novels Calamity and Fiasco are now available from Bramble. They talk about space adventure and romance, about constructing heroines that exist within and outside of traditional romance tropes, and about building believable narrative tension between strong heroines and their romantic counterparts. You …
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The Paper Chase (1973) Timothy Bottoms, John Houseman, Lindsay Wagner, & John Jay Osborn Jr.
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Book Vs. Movie: The Paper Chase The 1971 Book vs. The 1973 Film In the episode, the Margos discuss the 1971 novel "The Paper Chase" by John Jay Osbourn Jr. and compare it to the 1973 film directed by James Bridges. The story follows James Hart (played by Timothy Bottoms), a first-year law student at Harvard who faces challenges when he clashes with…
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Rev Kate Bottley on refusing to be weighed, finding love & her joy mantra
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Trish and Lorraine meet Gogglebox's Reverend Kate Bottley for some invaluable life lessons on finding easy joy every day. The 49-year-old mum of two reveals what she's learnt about love and relationships in her career and domestic life, why an 'OK' marriage is good, how she's tackled her body confidence demons and why we should all do a 'love audit…
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127 | What to do if your boss is a micromanager
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Have you ever felt stifled by a micromanager? Whether you're currently dealing with one or want to help someone else navigate their micromanager boss, this episode of HR Coffee Time is packed with practical advice to improve the situation. Key Points from This Episode [00:00] Examples of micromanagement [01:38] Welcome to HR Coffee Time [03:00] Mic…
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