Best Chef Roy Podcasts (2024)

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Du Terrain de Football à la Finance : La Transformation Inspirante de Sébastien Roy 31:11

7h ago31:11

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Send us a text Qu'est-ce qui peut bien transformer un joueur de football en un expert financier ? Rejoignez-nous alors que nous découvrons l'histoire inspirante de Sébastien Roy, ancien joueur vedette de la Ligue canadienne de football, qui a su faire une transition impressionnante vers le monde de la finance. Sébastien partage avec nous ses moment…

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If Your Company Was in Psychotherapy, What Would the Diagnosis Be? 47:07

2h ago47:07

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The client is reclining on a plush leather couch in a softly lit office, the wall adorned with framed degrees and certificates of expertise in psychology. “Tell me what’s troubling you?” the therapist inquires. “Profits are down. Our employees are unhappy. And I don’t know where I should be going.” This imaginary client is not a person but a busine…

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Adam Platt: Why Do People Open Restaurants? No, Seriously. 1:25:28

6d ago1:25:28

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Adam Platt is the executive editor of Twin Cities Business Magazine. -- Hey, fam! We’re super excited to announce a new sponsorship with Land O’Lakes. You might be familiar with Land O Lakes Butter and cheese in the grocery aisle, but did you know they also sell dairy products developed to perform in foodservice kitchens? If you're a chef or operat…

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Energy, Resilience and Passion: Annie Mayrand on her journey into Coaching and Leadership 33:07

7d ago33:07

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Send us a text What if your passion for music could be the key to unlocking leadership potential in the business world? Join us as we sit down with Annie Mayrand, the inspiring president and founder of Evollead, who transitioned from a dedicated music teacher to a trailblazing leader in the tech industry. Annie opens up about her unique journey, sh…

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Peer Inside the Parenting Manual Used To Raise Some of Today’s Most Successful Entrepreneurs 43:47

34m ago43:47

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Margot Machol Bisnow spent 20 years in government, including as an FTC Commissioner and staff director of President Ronald Reagan’s Council of Economic Advisers. In her post-government career, Margot has become an evangelist for entrepreneurism, serving as a sherpa for parents on how to raise their children to grow into successful business owners a…

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From Real Estate to Sales Mastery: Maxime Béland's Journey to Redefining Sales Training and Culture 35:26

14d ago35:26

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Send us a text Ever wondered how a top sales coach transitioned from real estate to revolutionizing sales training? Join us on Where Leaders Connect as we sit down with Maxime Béland, the dynamic Quebec sales coach and owner of a Sandler Training franchise. This episode promises a deep dive into Max's captivating journey, starting in real estate, m…

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How Many of These Eight Characteristics of Wisdom Do You Possess? 41:32

6h ago41:32

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While many business owners and entrepreneurs possess intelligence and ability, wisdom is far rarer and more precious. You needn’t journey to a mountaintop in India to commune with a Swami to accrue the benefits and peace of mind that wisdom affords. Dr. Laura Gabayan, a veteran emergency medicine physician and associate professor at the UCLA School…

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De la forme à la fortune : Le parcours de Fallone Jean vers l'autonomisation des chefs d'entreprise 30:04

25d ago30:04

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Send us a Text Message. Dans cet épisode du "Where Leaders Connect", l'invité est Fallone Jean, un coach d'affaires exécutif du Québec. L'épisode se penche sur le parcours de Fallone, qui est entrée de manière inattendue dans le monde de l'entrepreneuriat à l'âge de 18 ans et qui est devenue une coach d'entreprise prospère. Elle raconte comment ell…

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Want the Recipe for Business Success? How About Asking Michelin-Starred and James Beard Award-Winning Chefs? 45:36

1d ago45:36

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David Page is a veteran broadcast journalist and two-time Emmy award winner who is best known for creating the Food Network mega-hit Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and serving as its executive producer for eleven seasons. His newest multimedia project, Culinary Characters Unlocked, is a twice-weekly podcast featuring fascinating stories from some of …

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Farm-Fresh Business Insights From Charlotte, Wilbur, and Georgia Lininger 58:33

24d ago58:33

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Being a children’s book publisher is anything but child’s play. Georgia Lininger is a full-time elementary school teacher and children’s book author who launched her own book imprint, Salus Publishing, on the side in January 2020. As she quickly discovered, success is about much more than sweet stories and colorful illustrations. Georgia’s struggle…

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Empowering Communities through Technology with Josh Leslie 52:00

1M ago52:00

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Send us a text How does a casual conversation over a meal evolve into a thriving business? Josh Leslie, the founder of Real Good Endeavors, takes us through his incredible entrepreneurial journey from leading change management at a billion-dollar healthcare organization to launching the world's first venture studio collective. Discover how Josh cut…

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Decluttering America: Angie Hyche on Overcoming the Epidemic of Clutter 43:15

1M ago43:15

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Angie Hyche is an organization and clutter expert. Whether the mess swamps your storage room, a self-storage unit, your garage, your basement, or even your email inbox and to-do lists, she knows precisely how to sort out your possessions and calendar. The owner of Shipshape Solutions, based in Kingsport, Tennessee, she is a writer, podcaster, and m…

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Inside Federica Formilli Fendi's Vintage Design Oasis 28:01

20d ago28:01

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In the heart of Rome's Trastevere neighborhood is an enclave of amazign interior design. Triple F is Federica Formilli Fendi's passion project and should be national treasure. For years, Fendi has sought out vintage design pieces, and now she shares them with the public. Join Erica as she talks with Federica about her lifelong passion for vintage f…

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From Military Precision to Business Success: Jackson Fisk’s Mission to Revolutionize Workplace Safety and Compliance 35:26

2M ago35:26

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Send us a text Ever wondered how military discipline can shape a successful business? Join us as Jackson Fisk, founder and CEO of Goal Zero, shares his extraordinary journey from joining the Canadian Armed Forces at 16 to pioneering a company committed to optimizing productivity while prioritizing safety and compliance. Jackson's story is a testame…

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Special Edition: Unveiling the Untold Story of Bernie Madoff, History’s Greatest Fraudster 1:10:31

1M ago1:10:31

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Our guest this week is Richard Behar, an award-winning investigative reporter who spent 15 years chronicling the life of Bernie Madoff, the mastermind behind the largest Ponzi scheme in history. Behar is the author of the newly released blockbuster book Madoff: The Final Word. Before Madoff died in prison, Behar and Madoff had more than 50 phone co…

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From Trading Floors to Tech Leadership: Tiranjan's Unique Path 32:09

2M ago32:09

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Send us a text Ever wondered how a finance professional can revolutionize the tech world? Join us as Tiranjan Bulankulame, founder and CEO of Layer 7 Innovations, reveals his captivating journey from the trading floors of major stock exchanges to the forefront of technological innovation. Tiranjan shares invaluable lessons from his early passion fo…

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Dean Guida Bootstrapped His Way to Building a Multinational Enterprise Software Company 44:12

1M ago44:12

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This week’s guest, Dean Guida, founder and CEO of Infragistics, has plenty of grit. But as he’s discovered on his way to bootstrapping a company that today serves 100% of the S&P 500, including Bank of America, Exxon, Fidelity, Intuit, and Morgan Stanley — to win in business, you also need: Strategic planning A positive and collaborative company cu…

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Bringing contemporary art to Palermo with Francesco Pantaleone 30:32

2M ago30:32

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“If you build it, they will come”; even if you have to fly them in yourself. This was Francesco Pantaleone’s mentality as he returned to his native Palermo after years in New York City to launch the city’s first contemporary art gallery. In this episode, Erica and Francesco talk about building an out-this-world constellation of contemporary art and…

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Thriving Through Generations: Peter Dello on Leading Thermo-Kinetics in Industrial Innovation and Family Legacy 42:58

2M ago42:58

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Send us a text Ever wondered how a family business can thrive for over five decades in the competitive world of industrial instrumentation and process control? Join us as we sit down with Peter Dello, Vice President of Thermo-Kinetics Company Limited, to uncover the incredible journey of his family enterprise. Learn about the bold decisions, remark…

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Before You Invest in or Start a Franchise, You Have to Hear What Nick-Anthony Zamucen Has to Say 42:23

2M ago42:23

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Nick-Anthony Zamucen has the Midas touch when it comes to starting and growing franchises. As founder and president of BOR Franchising, his successful concepts include a pizza chain, a home care business, a crime scene cleaner, and, most recently, a burgeoning water and fire damage repair company. Nick-Anthony has a proven formula for running a suc…

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Creating a Culture of Excellence is Game, Set, and Match 54:51

2M ago54:51

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Rusty Komori was the varsity boys’ tennis coach at the Punahou School in Honolulu from 1994 until 2015. During his tenure, the school won the state championship each and every year. That’s a record unmatched by any other coach in any other sport. But Rusty is not just excellent at taking a diverse group of teenagers and turning them into champions …

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Leadership Visionnaire et Transformation Technologique avec Carl Robillard 35:52

2M ago35:52

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Send us a text Quel est l'impact des systèmes informatiques sur nos décisions quotidiennes et la gestion des entreprises? Découvrez-le à travers notre conversation avec Carl Robillard, le fondateur visionnaire et chef de la direction de Stratégie TI Consulting. Avec plus de 25 ans d'expérience, Carl nous raconte son parcours unique, depuis ses débu…

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Walks with Stephen Oddo 37:14

2M ago37:14

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All roads lead to Rome, or start from here in the case of Walks, Italy's leader in small group tours. In this episode of Ciao Bella, Erica sits down with Stephen Oddo, co-founder and CEO of Walks, a tourism empire that marries modern “digitourism” with classic small group tours. Steven talks about entrepreneurship, the Walks philosophy, and how his…

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Leading with Vision: Judy Murphy's Journey to Empower Others 38:23

2M ago38:23

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Send us a Text Message. Unlock the secrets of impactful leadership and personal growth with Judy Murphy, our esteemed guest from Think8 Global Institute. Judy transitions from her role as a partner in a translation company to a leadership powerhouse, sharing how understanding your purpose can ignite creativity and excellence. Discover how she culti…

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Is Your Website Anemic, Failing to Deliver the Results You Need? 46:32

2M ago46:32

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Business and brand websites have existed for almost three decades. Yet most companies still don’t know how to design them so that their messaging aligns with and supports their advertising, social media, and point-of-sale communication. Moreover, most present-day websites fail to incorporate language that appeals to each of the four major personali…

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It’s Not Too Late To Push Limits and Tackle New Challenges 43:06

2M ago43:06

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In his award-winning 2021 book about the aftermath of the terror attacks on the World Trade Center, September Twelfth, Monday Morning Radio co-host Dean Rotbart described Gwendolyn “Wendy” Bounds, an eyewitness and award-winning journalist. She was, he wrote, telegenically attractive, with big chocolate-brown eyes, a sparkly broad smile, and should…

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Family Business Banfi Style 37:33

2M ago37:33

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From Italy to America and back again, for Cristina Mariani May, co-CEO of Banfi, the wine business is 100% Italian and American. With a 100 year-old grasp on importing Italian goods to America, Banfi has also been producing one of the top Brunellos for nearlly five decades. In this episode, Erica heads to Castello Banfi near Montalcino to talk fami…

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Championing Neurodiversity: Geoff Bykes on Inclusive Workplaces and Unmasking Potential 39:00

3M ago39:00

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to creating a more inclusive workplace and discover the untapped potential within neurodivergent individuals. Join us as we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Geoff Bykes, an advocate for neurodiversity, who shares his unique journey from working in disability claims to becoming a champion for those on…

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Cyber Pirates Can Hold Your Company’s Databases Hostage Unless You Pay a King’s Ransom 48:01

3M ago48:01

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Pop quiz, hotshot. Hackers have frozen you out of your own databases. They tell you that if you want back in, you have to pay them a ransom in the next 24 hours. Oh, and if you don’t want them to sell your clients’ data on the black market, that’s another hefty fee, too. What do you do? WHAT DO YOU DO? That’s the question that keeps Terry Ziemniak,…

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Maximizing Business Growth through Kolbe Assessment with Laural Carr 34:46

3M ago34:46

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Send us a text Ever wondered how understanding your team’s innate problem-solving abilities could revolutionize your business? Award-winning marketer and certified coach, Laural Carr, joins us to reveal the secrets behind the Kolbe assessment, a fascinating tool that evaluates how individuals naturally get things done. From her childhood fascinatio…

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Steve McCready is a ‘Magic Eraser’ for Business Problems 41:01

3M ago41:01

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When business owners and entrepreneurs struggle to resolve an intractable problem, they often blame everyone and everything but the true culprit. Themselves. Often, what they should be thinking, says Steve McCready — who spent more than 15 years as a psychotherapist before becoming a business coach — is, “It’s not you, it’s me.” Steve is a “magic e…

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Talk Como to Me at Bellagio's Villa Serbelloni 41:01

3M ago41:01

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Growing up in a historic five-star hotel on the shores of Lake Como, Jan Bucher is no stranger to the complexities and curiosities of luxury hospitality. As general manager of Bellagio’s Villa Serbelloni, Jan has accepted the four-generations-old torch that is running one of Como’s, and accordingly, the world’s, grandest hotels. Join Erica and Jan …

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Why Be ‘Skilled’ or Even an ‘Expert’ When You Can Be ‘Brilliant?’ 45:53

3M ago45:53

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When it comes to talented business people, there is a hierarchy of ability: skilled, expert, masterful, and brilliant. Brilliant is the realm where Simon T. Bailey operates and teaches others how to elevate their performance from proficient to awesome. A former Disney sales executive, Simon has written multiple books on the topic and has been invit…

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The Business Wisdom of Michelle D. Gladieux, Author, Communications Specialist, and Keynote Speaker 42:45

3M ago42:45

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Michelle D. Gladieux will celebrate 20 years of running her company, Gladieux Consulting, this year. Michelle and her colleagues have advised hundreds of companies, including Best Buy, General Dynamics, Lincoln Financial, and Medtronic, on ways their executives and employees can communicate more effectively to improve their performance and satisfac…

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The Lady in the Palazzo at Venice's Violino d'Oro 33:36

3M ago33:36

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Sara Maestrelli shares the journey from creation to design of Violino d'Oro, her family's new hotel in Venice. Hosts Erica Firpo talks with Sara Maestrelli about the intricate process of transforming historical buildings into modern hospitality spaces while preserving their heritage.Tune in to discover the secrets behind the lady in the palazzo and…

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Pioneering the Future of Law: Patti Mcdonald's Journey to Innovating Legal Practice and Empowerment 29:42

4M ago29:42

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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a transformative journey with Patti Mcdonald, an Edmonton-based legal virtuoso, as she opens up about the dynamic shifts she's leading in the legal profession. Patti's story is not just about her bold move from a managing partner position to establishing her own practice; it's a clarion call for innovation in an in…

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Bryan Clayton Knows How to Landscape Beautiful Lawns and Grow Well-Manicured Businesses 53:41

4M ago53:41

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Bryan Clayton, CEO and co-founder of Your Green Pal, uses a proprietary app to match homeowners who need lawn care with small businesses - many of them solo operators - that provide those services. His numbers are impressive: more than 55,000 entrepreneurs serving over half a million customers. Bryan began mowing lawns in high school and essentiall…

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From Showroom to Headhunter, Lyne Bourdeau's Story of Defiance and Influence 30:56

4M ago30:56

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Send us a text Bucking trends isn't new for Lyne Bourdeau, who followed in the footsteps of her mother, Quebec's first female car salesperson, into the male-dominated automotive world despite her initial reluctance. Her tale is one of defying odds and embracing a career driven by a passion for people, a narrative that embodies leadership and the tr…

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The Inspiring and Frightening Advance of Artificial Intelligence and What It Portends for Your Business 47:20

3M ago47:20

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Forbes magazine describes Sol Rashidi as one of the nine brightest minds when it comes to Artificial Intelligence. She was part of the first generation of leaders who helped IBM launch Watson, the powerful machine-learning suite of AI services, applications, and tools. In addition to IBM, Sol has worked for EY, Sony Music, Merck, and Estee Lauder. …

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So You Want To Be A Digital Nomad in Italy? 19:06

4M ago19:06

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News Flash: Italy has finally greenlit the Digital Nomad Visa! Your dreams of living in Italy are about to become reality. In this short episode, Thea Duncan, Italy relocation expert, joins Erica to break down what the new digital nomad visa is and what it means to you. For show notes and more visit Ciao Bella INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER @moscer…

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Tim McKee: Opening a New Restaurant Will Take Everything You've Got (And More) 1:20:32

4M ago1:20:32

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We’re back! I spoke to the one and only Tim McKee. If you know you know. You probably know. Minnesota dining legend. He’s a James Beard award-winning chef, and his resume is absolutely killer: La Belle Vie, Octo Fish Bar, Solera, Barrio, and Sea Change, just to name a few. Today, he’s working on a North Loop restaurant that’ll focus on the flavors …

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Cultivating Growth and Co-Creation in Business: The Elke Steinwender Approach to Innovation 31:50

4M ago31:50

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Send us a text Unlock the transformative potential within your organization as Elke Steinwender takes us through the empowering world of co-creation. In my enlightening sit-down with the marketing strategist behind Maïeutyk, we peel back the layers of traditional business structures and delve into innovative workshops that bring about real change. …

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Peacocks, Drill Sergeants, and Chess Masters: Types of ‘Toxic’ Leaders 50:05

4M ago50:05

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Over the course of his career, including stints at PayPal, Cisco, and Nike, Sean Lemson has encountered all varieties of leaders — good, bad, and toxic. Toxic leaders are a special breed of “bad,” capable, often without even realizing it, of chasing off the best employees and slowly killing their companies. Sean is the founder of Motivated Outcomes…

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