By Amara is a weekly news podcast that dives into the weird, strange, and just downright odd things that happened in the art and history fields. From unusual art installations to historical discoveries, every week we explore the weird and wonderful side of these fascinating worlds. Join me, Amara Andrew, as I navigate the curious and unexpected, offering a fresh perspective on the worlds of art and history. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, history buff, or just love a good mystery, By Amara ...
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Have you ever found yourself scrambling to read a recipe on your phone or tablet while trying to avoid burning your dish or covering your expensive device in grease? Us, too. By Ear is a guided, real-time recipe podcast that aims to make cooking fun again. Join host, Amara Andrew, as she walks you through your favorite recipes, step-by-step and in real-time, while inevitably cracking a few dumb jokes along the way. Say goodbye to swiping your screen with your food-covered digits just to disc ...
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Wanna know the secrets of building a successful and sustainable real estate business? Then, look no further! What is MAVEN? is the podcast for real estate professionals looking to level up their business and unleash their entrepreneurial spirit. Every week, Jeff Sarris and Amara Andrew (that’s us!) are here as your guides to help you build a compelling brand that earns the respect, authority, and (most importantly) the word of mouth leads that you deserve. Your brand should do the selling fo ...
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HR and People Ops can be challenging, but there’s a community of others who’ve been in your shoes. HR Superstars is the podcast from 15Five that connects you with confident and respected strategic people leaders who have conquered a myriad of challenges and now have valuable and actionable insights to share. In each episode, our host, Adam Weber, VP of Community at 15Five, will talk to some of the world’s leading innovators in the HR/People Ops space willing to share their insights and advic ...
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Shaping Company Culture Beyond Perks with Melissa Daimler
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While many equate company culture with perks like ping pong tables and free food, Melissa Daimler challenges this superficial view and emphasizes the profound impact of well-defined behaviors and processes. In this episode, Melissa Daimler, Chief Learning Officer at Udemy, shares insight on creating a culture grounded in core values and constructiv…
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Finding Balance Amidst Startup Chaos with Lee Rubin
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How do you navigate shifting priorities during life’s big moments while maintaining team chemistry and a strong company culture? Lee Rubin, founder and CEO at Confetti, shares her insights as she prepares for maternity leave. In this episode, Adam and Lee discuss the balancing act leaders face during significant life changes. From reorienting prior…
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Shaping a People-First Workplace in a Digital Era with Carmen Amara
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As remote work has become the new norm, the role of managers in shaping the employee experience has never been more critical. Carmen Amara, Chief People Officer at Yelp, delves into the importance of empathy in management, especially amid the challenges introduced by the pandemic. With work and life increasingly intertwined, Carmen shares practical…
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Three Behaviors to Cultivate as a Human-First Leader with Paul Wolfe
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We’re all humans first and leaders second. In this conversation, Paul Wolfe, author of Human Beings First, shares how leaders can stay grounded in their humanity and cultivate deeper connections with the people around them. Paul invites leaders to implement three simple behaviors to help them create safe spaces for their teams. He discusses what it…
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Trust: A Secret Weapon in the War for Talent with Eric Termuende
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While HR leaders might be losing sleep over the pace of AI or the return to office debate, Eric Termuende shares that the real concern ought to be the talent crisis. Eric is a keynote speaker and bestselling author of Rethink Work. In this conversation, he reveals the root of the talent problem: a lack of trust between individuals and organizations…
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Finding Remote Work’s Sweet Spot with Nick Bloom
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Before the pandemic, only 5% of Americans worked from home. Now, half of the population spends at least one day a week doing so. What effect has the shift to remote work had on productivity, profitability, and employee satisfaction? Nick Bloom is here to tell us. Nick is a Stanford professor who has researched remote work for over two decades. He’s…
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Reinventing Offboarding and Ending Awkward Exists with Rebecca Consolvo
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Offboarding doesn’t have to be awkward. When done well, it can be an empowering experience for both the individual and the organization. In this conversation, Becky Consolvo, CEO and Founder of 9Box Consulting and former HR leader at Telsa and Apple, delves into the art of onboarding. She’s on a mission to bring excellence to employee exits through…
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Defining & Driving Successful DEI Strategies with Andrew Adeniyi
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Want to create a workplace culture that truly embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. Curious about where to begin? This week's guest suggests this starting point: Understand why having people who think differently together, who trust and respect each other, is better than having people who all think the same or come from similar backgrounds. Th…
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REPLAY: Your First 90 Days as a People Leader
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HR leaders always think of new and better ways to onboard employees, but they rarely think about onboarding themselves. In this episode replay, Hebba Youssef, an HR leader with a mission to build strong connections with employees, joined the podcast to share what people leaders should focus on during their first 90 days. As the Chief People Officer…
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Setting Boundaries and Pursuing Growth with Tarveen Forrester
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How do you care for others without losing yourself? Tarveen Forrester, VP of People at Kickstarter, shares her experience with this challenge. In this live webinar replay, Tarveen brings her decade-plus experience to discuss how setting boundaries impacts productivity and sustainable success. Tarveen opens up about her career transition from Tastem…
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Simplifying HR for Maximum Impact with Dr. Jeff Smith
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Are your managers equipped to lead with both heart and strategy? Dr. Jeff Smith, Chief Product Officer at 15Five and author of "The Meaningful Manager," argues that bridging this gap is key to organizational success. In this episode, Jeff discusses the critical need for managerial skill development and the importance of managers to talk with their …
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This week on the podcast, we’re switching things up! I’m answering your FAQ’s related to what it’s like to study art history. We’ll look at what you’ll learn in undergrad and grad school programs in art history. And some topics we’ll look at are: • What’s an art history thesis and will you write one? • What’s coursework like for an art history majo…
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AI-Powered Talent Acquisition with Khaled Hussein
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When you find the right candidate at the right time in your career for the right role, magic happens. But aligning those stars is easier said than done. That’s where AI is a game-changer. In this episode, Khaled Hussein, Co-Founder and CEO of Betterleap, discusses how AI is transforming the talent acquisition space. He also discusses the innovative…
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The RAREST, MOST EXPENSIVE Wu-Tang Clan album!
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You can now listen to the rarest, most expensive Wu-Tang Clan album! Plus, we’re looking at how John Lennon’s guitar smashed auction records, how to stay overnight in a world-famous museum, and ancient Roman correspondence found in a pet cemetery. --- By Amara is a weekly news podcast that dives into the strange happenings in the worlds of art and …
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Introduction to the Five Secrets of the Top 5%
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After ten years and over a thousand conversations with HR leaders, Adam Weber is sharing five insights you can apply to your work right now. Before we get there, we need to address the challenge HR leaders face today. Despite reduced budgets and flat staff sizes, HR's role is more important than ever. Yet only 50% of executive teams view HR as the …
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Curator arrested for smuggling 1,500+ scorpions in luggage!
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A man was detained in Turkey for trying to smuggle 1,500 scorpions and spiders out of the country! We’re also looking at how a portal between NYC and Dublin has reopened, the Doge doggy crossed the rainbow bridge, and how The Abraham Lincoln Museum may have bought a fake flag! --- By Amara is a weekly news podcast that dives into the strange happen…
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Navigating Culture, Workforce Planning, and Long-Term Success with Bill Banham and Christopher Bjorling
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“As soon as the first bullet flew, the plan was out the window, and we started reacting,” General Schwarzkopf said about the Gulf War. The same is true for workforce planning. We put plans in place, but then reality strikes. We need both clear plans and adaptability to adjust on the fly while keeping our strategic vision in place. In this episode, …
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Hiring Strategies for Value Alignment with Jonathan Reynolds
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What would make your competitor’s highly valued and performing employees want to leave and work for you? It’s not enough to announce that you’re hiring or have a great work culture. You must also differentiate yourself in a way that appeals to top talent. In this episode, Jonathan Reynolds, CEO of Titus Talent Strategies, discusses strategies to im…
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The location of the Mona Lisa may finally have been identified! We’re also looking at a 17th century tile mystery and how AI is helping identify fake artworks on eBay! Welcome back to By Amara, the show where we look at some of the weird, strange, and just downright odd things in the art and history fields. I’m your host and personal curator, Amara…
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Finding Success in Results-Only Work Environments with Cali Ressler
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What if your work schedule was defined by trust and productivity, not the time you spend at your desk? Imagine how this could affect your search for true job satisfaction. We invited Strategic Talent Executive Cali Ressler to discuss the concept of a results-only work environment and the current distrust and misconception surrounding job crafting. …
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Streamlining Success through Trust-Building Strategies with Kimberly Carroll
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Tomorrow’s HR leaders are challenged to create workspaces that balance efficiency with trusting team relationships. In this episode, Kimberly Carroll, Managing Principal at IA, shares insightful strategies for modernizing HR processes, compelling leaders to embrace delegation and focus on impactful change. She openly discusses why HR’s processes of…
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Creating a Culture of Belonging in the AI Era with Smiley Poswolsky
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Amidst a backdrop of burnout, layoffs, and loneliness, belonging at work has never been more important. In this episode, keynote speaker Smiley Poswolsky unpacks the power of belonging in the workplace. He shares how the current loneliness epidemic and his experience at Camp Grounded, an adult summer camp focused on digital detox and authentic conn…
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Crafting A Human-Centric Workplace with Watchen Nyanue Hampton
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Does your company culture make every employee feel seen, heard, and appreciated? Or is it deep-rooted in behaviors that cause someone to feel like a number? In this episode, Watchen Nyanue Hampton, Founder and CEO of I Choose The Ladder, shares her unique perspectives on the need for more human-centric approaches in the workplace. She calls upon HR…
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Bridging the Skills Gap in Modern Work with Ravin Jesuthasan
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Are we witnessing a transforming landscape in the world of HR work? The answer is a resounding “yes.” In this episode, Ravin Jesuthasan, Global Leader for Transformation Services at Mercer, delves into the imperative shift from traditional HR practices to a future where HR functions as a steward of work. The discussion explores generative AI’s impa…
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The Power of Science-Based Simplicity with Marc Effron
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What’s your approach to maintaining simplicity in performance management while ensuring it’s thorough enough to capture the company's objectives? This episode features insights from the Talent Strategy Group’s President, Marc Effron, as he sheds light on the power of simplifying processes and HR’s critical role in fostering a goal-centric culture t…
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Career Development Beyond the Manager Path with Dr. Bev Kaye
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How would your HR journey change if you knew that “up” wasn’t the only direction for your career? It’s certainly OK to work toward promotions, but don’t forget to explore the other moves in mobile career development. This concept of “career leverage” holds value today as much as it did forty years ago. As one of the most recognized thought-leaders …
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You're learning too much, do this instead
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This week, in front of a live Tesla audience, we invent a word for an...uhh...experience we've all had, we go off the rails (as always), and we talk about information overload and what to do instead. MAVEN ⚡️ Video for Realtors, Made Simple Need Video Gear Recommendations? 👉 https://whatismaven.com/gear = HAVE A QUESTION? = The MAVEN hotline is ope…
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We’re getting spicy in this episode – literally! Hollie Castro, CPO at Miro, Amy Campbell, CPO at Overhaul, and host Adam Weber dig into HR hot takes over hot wings in front of a live audience in Austin, Texas. Hot topics include the value of employee engagement surveys, who HR should report to, and knowledge decay from L&D efforts. Amy and Hollie …
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