Best Lindsey Hughes Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 48: Marc Nathan, Super Connector 1:09:52

6d ago1:09:52

1:09:52

Welcome to Episode 48 of More Than a Refresh! Join JD as he sits down with Super Connector and T-Squared Founder, Marc Nathan, to discuss the value of a strong first impression, psychological profit, the role of culture fit in hiring, and why you don't hear a lot of honking in Texas.

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Repair Disconnected Workplace Relationships with Lola Gershfeld 54:15

1h ago54:15

54:15

Learn how to break up emotional disconnection and repair workplace relationships with organizational psychologist Lola Gershfeld, founder of EMC Leaders. Discover the evergreen importance of emotional intelligence, how to disrupt negative relationship patterns, and practical steps to build stronger connections within your team. We delve into buildi…

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Think Beyond Typos: Quality-First with Hadiya Nuriddin 46:18

15d ago46:18

46:18

Hadiya Nuriddin is the CEO and founder of Duets Learning and author of the new release, Quality Management in Learning and Development. In this episode, Hadiya breaks down what quality management really is and the misconceptions around it. Go beyond the limited “review process” mentality of checking for typos and broken links and learn how to think…

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Futureproof Your Skills in the Age of AI with Matt Beane 41:34

25d ago41:34

41:34

Matt Beane is an assistant professor in the Technology Management Department at UC Santa Barbara and the author of the groundbreaking book, The Skill Code: How to Save Human Ability in an Age of Intelligent Machines. In this episode, we delve into leveraging technology and the "three Cs" of learning: Challenge, Complexity, and Connection. Matt also…

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Episode 47: Peter Zaitsev, Co-Founder @ Coroot & Founder @ Percona with Nikolay Sivko, Founder and CEO @ Coroot 1:02:13

1M ago1:02:13

1:02:13

Welcome to Episode 47 of More Than a Refresh! Join JD as he sits down with Peter Zaitsev, Co-Founder @ Coroot & Founder @ Percona, and Nikolay Sivko, Founder and CEO @ Coroot. In this episode, the trio of founders talks about tending to databases vs. tending to applications, consuming vs. delivering information, and The 80-20 Rule.…

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Embrace Constructive Conflict with Karin Hurt and David Dye 39:48

2M ago39:48

39:48

Karin Hurt and David Dye, CEO and President of Let’s Grow Leaders, join the podcast to discuss their newly released book, Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict: What to Say Next to De-stress the Workday, Build Collaboration, and Calm Difficult Customers. The duo shares practical communication techniques from their book to help start …

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How Credentialing Programs Create Career Paths with Katy Chandler 32:47

2M ago32:47

32:47

Katy Chandler, the VP of Talent Management at DuraServ, developed an internal credentialing program to train her industry’s frontline technicians more efficiently and effectively. Katy shares how the program evolved to become a talent recruiting and retention tool by creating a visible career path for both new and experienced employees. She reveals…

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Foster Team Alignment with Cortney Marchetti and Lindsey Levinsohn 36:32

3M ago36:32

36:32

Cortney Marchetti, HR Director at OverDrive, and Lindsey Levinsohn, Team Lead for OverDrive’s corporate market, join the podcast to discuss how digital libraries can enhance strategic alignment for organizations. Cortney and Lindsey break down the inherent value of creating alignment, on both small and large scales. They share stories and examples …

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Reframing the Skills Gap Craze with Bob Mosher 38:15

3M ago38:15

38:15

In an era of technological disruption, the skill gaps craze continues to grow for many organizations. Bob Mosher, CEO of APPLY Synergies joins the podcast to offer an alternative way to think about skill building. In this episode of Accidental Trainer, Bob discusses how aligning on the definition of “skill” is a crucial first step, the undervalued …

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Finding Connection During the Loneliness Crisis with Devin Hughes 41:25

4M ago41:25

41:25

Global leaders agree that many people across the world are feeling the impact of a “loneliness epidemic.” Speaker, author and thought leader Devin Hughes discusses the state of human connection and how loneliness affects employee productivity on this episode of the Accidental Trainer Podcast. Devin offers solutions for leaders struggling to approac…

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Episode 46: Elizabeth McCormick, Former US ARMY Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot & Current Inspirational & Motivational Speaker Specializing in Leadership 1:18:49

4M ago1:18:49

1:18:49

Welcome to Episode 46 of More Than a Refresh! Join JD as he sits down with Elizabeth McCormick, a former US ARMY Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot turned Inspirational Speaker specializing in Leadership. In this episode, they explore the power of choice in dissatisfaction, the intricate relationship between confidence and self-worth, and the power of rhi…

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Unleash Your Authentic Voice with Elaine Lin Hering 41:37

4M ago41:37

41:37

Elaine Lin Hering is a facilitator, communications coach, and author of the newly released Unlearning Silence. An expert on using your voice in the workplace, Elaine unpacks several major themes from her book, common challenges facing trainers, cultivating awareness around learned silence, and empowering others to speak up. Elaine offers practical …

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A Blueprint for High Impact Organizations with Greg Harmeyer 42:28

5M ago42:28

42:28

Greg Harmeyer is the co-founder and CEO of TiER 1 Performance and the author of Impact with Love: Building Business for a Better World. On the podcast, Greg offers insight on how to shift an organization toward a modernized operating model, with the goal of intentionally creating a healthier work environment. Greg details how clarity, consistency, …

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Breaking Down Change Fatigue with Holly Burkett 39:39

5M ago39:39

39:39

Holly Burkett is the principal consultant of HB Consulting and Evaluation Works, a performance consultancy in Northern California, and the author of Learning for the Long Run. She joins the podcast to discuss change fatigue, where it comes from, and how TD professionals can help organizations overcome common change fatigue challenges. Holly reframe…

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Episode 45: Montana Low, Founder & CEO @ PostgresML 1:05:28

5M ago1:05:28

1:05:28

Welcome to episode 45 of More Than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Montana Low, Founder and CEO @ PostgresML. Listen in as they discuss pragmatic perfectionism, why ML should happen in databases, and the difference between "hype beast" AI vs. "get shit done" AI.

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Predicting L&D Trends on the Rise with Karl Kapp 53:19

6M ago53:19

53:19

Dr. Karl Kapp is a well-published author, professor at Commonwealth University, and all-around expert on instructional design and technology application in the L&D field. On the podcast, he shares his yearly predictions for the industry and which trends he expects to be popularized. Karl also gives his personal method for finding the latest fads, t…

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Episode 44: Lindsey Simon, VP Engineering at Vercel 59:45

6M ago59:45

59:45

Welcome to episode 43 of More Than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Lindsey Simon, VP Engineering at Vercel. Listen in as they differentiate between failure and opportunity, discuss the link between advertising and UX, and explain why "the long road" is actually just "the road." Plus, JD finally gets Rickrolled.…

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Low Stake Ways to Boost Learning Transfer with Katrina Kennedy 44:43

6M ago44:43

44:43

Katrina Kennedy is a talented master trainer who’s been leading train-the-trainer for over 27 years. She joins the podcast to reveal how she puts evidence-based learning strategies into practice in her training programs. Katrina passionately shares practical examples and tools you can use to facilitate retrieval practice and reflection for your lea…

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Episode 43: Leta Keane, Experienced Front End Engineering Instructor 1:11:38

6M ago1:11:38

1:11:38

Welcome to episode 43 of More Than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Leta Keane, Experienced Front End Engineering Instructor. Listen in as they discuss investing in humans, not assets; having a fixed mindset vs. a growth mindset; and why "luxury" isn't just another yacht - it's childcare. https://www.linkedin.com/in/letakeane/…

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Cultivating Curiosity with James Robilotta 46:36

6M ago46:36

46:36

Impassioned speaker and author of Leading Imperfectly, James Robilotta, shares how tapping into the power of curiosity can transform communities. James breaks down his framework for cultivating curiosity and reveals how starting with better questions will lead you to more authentic connection and loyalty at work and in your personal life. Tune in f…

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Episode 42: Hugh Forrest, Co-President & Chief Programming Officer @ SXSW 1:03:13

7M ago1:03:13

1:03:13

Welcome to episode 42 of More Than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Hugh Forrest, Co-President & Chief Programming Officer @ SXSW. Listen in as they discuss collaborative problem solving, how humans parse authenticity, and that time Barack Obama back-channeled to nab a speaking slot at SXSW.

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Navigating the Ups and Downs of Career Change with Lauren Weinstein 34:54

7M ago34:54

34:54

Lauren Weinstein, co-author of The Empowered Job Search and the Career Discovery & Enablement Lead at Microsoft, is on the podcast this week to discuss the complexities of job changes and career development. Sharing her personal story of being laid off, Lauren offers advice for those transitioning between roles, companies, and industry fields. A jo…

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Episode 41: Silona Bonewald, Founder & President @ Leadingbit Solutions 1:27:41

8M ago1:27:41

1:27:41

Welcome to episode 41 of More Than a Refresh, where JD sits down with jack of all trades (and master of many), Silona Bonewald, Founder & President @ Leadingbit Solutions. Listen in as they discuss production readiness, "Gutenberg moments," dude bros, and why the OSS community needs to get involved in standards.…

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Addressing the Learning Styles Myth with Nidhi Sachdeva 50:54

8M ago50:54

50:54

Evidence-informed learning designer and educational technology specialist, Nidhi Sachdeva, breaks down the dangers of conflating neurodivergence and learning styles. Discussing Dual Coding Theory, Cognitive Theory, and Information Processing Theory, Nidhi explains the science behind how people learn and what trainers often get wrong. While discussi…

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Episode 40: Cooper Quintin, Senior Staff Technologist @ The EFF 1:10:45

8M ago1:10:45

1:10:45

Welcome to episode 40 of More Than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Cooper Quintin, Senior Staff Technologist @ The EFF. On Thursday, December 7th, Meta announced the roll out of default end-to-end encryption on all messages on Facebook. Listen into a high-octane discussion of privacy as a human right, mining children for data, and how law enforc…

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Design for Behavior Change With Julie Dirksen 53:21

8M ago53:21

53:21

Julie Dirksen is a learning strategist and author of the recently released book, Talk to the Elephant. She joins the podcast to chat about designing learning for behavior change. We discuss several topics from her book, including the COM-B behavior model, and how to map it to your behavior change interventions. Julie reveals the biggest barriers to…

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Episode 39: Dave Stokes, Technology Evangelist @ Percona 1:03:34

9M ago1:03:34

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Welcome to episode 39 of More Than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Dave Stokes, Technology Evangelist @ Percona. Listen in as they discuss Postgres vs. MySQL, maintaining "boring but vital" OSS projects, and how to save a piece of data for 100+ years.

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Use Learner Personas to Tailor Training with Danielle Wallace 37:04

9M ago37:04

37:04

Danielle Wallace, Chief Learning Strategist of Beyond the Sky, joins the podcast to share her passion for learner personas in L&D. Listen to her explanation of what learner personas are, the “do’s and dont's” of building learner personas, and the ways you can use personas in training. Meet some of Danielle’s favorite learner personas as she discuss…

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Become a Digital Inclusion Ambassador with Belo Miguel Cipriani 47:15

9M ago47:15

47:15

Belo Miguel Cipriani, digital inclusion strategist and founder of Oleb Media, joins the podcast to help us rethink accessibility. Learn how to overcome the intimidation factor of accessibility and engage in active digital inclusivity with Belo’s empowering recommendations. Belo shares his personal experience living with a disability and addresses t…

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Harness Cognitive Bias to Influence Stakeholders with David Dylan Thomas 29:31

10M ago29:31

29:31

David Dylan Thomas, Founder and CEO of David Dylan Thomas LLC and author of Design for Cognitive Bias, joins the podcast to share how L&D professionals can harness cognitive bias in their work. David reveals common cognitive biases, such as confirmation bias, illusion of control, loss aversion bias, and consistency bias, and provides strategies to …

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Episode 38: The Enshitification of the Internet with Cooper Quintin, Senior Staff Technologist @ The EFF 1:23:59

10M ago1:23:59

1:23:59

Welcome to episode 38 of More Than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Cooper Quintin, Senior Staff Technologist at The Electronic Frontier Foundation. Listen in as they discuss the "enshitification" of the internet, including how governments circumvent privacy laws to get to your data, rehabilitation vs. discipline in the legal system, why the Meta…

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Explore Organizational and Career Development with Mallory Flynn 25:02

10M ago25:02

25:02

Mallory Flynn, Content Manager of Organizational and Career Development at ATD, joins the podcast to discuss the latest projects she’s been working on. Mallory shares what it was like to work behind the scenes on the newly released, ATD’s Organization Development Handbook, and how the book was specifically created to support L&D professionals navig…

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Build Resilience with a Coaching Mindset with Louise Hendey 47:59

11M ago47:59

47:59

Louise Hendey, CEO of Erickson Coaching International, joins the podcast to discuss how a coaching mindset can build critical skills and resiliency in the workplace. She shares common ways organizations leverage coaching, including leadership development, team collaboration, and innovation. Louise also describes the interconnected role that social …

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Episode 37: Tom Michaels, Co-Founder @ Open Source Seed Initiative 1:15:33

11M ago1:15:33

1:15:33

Welcome to episode 37 of More Than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Tom Michaels, Co-Founder @ Open Source Seed Initiative and Horticultural Science Professor at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Listen in as they discuss the relationship between soil health and human health, why the food system is flawed, and why we should treat cannabis li…

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Make a Business Case and Deliver Results with Kris Newbauer 32:13

11M ago32:13

32:13

Kris Newbauer, Chief People Officer and Head of People and Talent at Rotary International and author of Aligning Instructional Design with Business Goals, breaks down his eight-step framework that TD professionals can apply to strategically identify business needs, define success, and design curriculum with evaluation in mind. Resources: · Kris’ ne…

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Episode 36: Dr. Lauran Star, Workforce DE&I Psychologist, Strategist, & Speaker 1:16:28

11M ago1:16:28

1:16:28

Welcome to Episode 36 of More than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Dr. Lauran Star, Workforce DE&I Psychologist, Strategist, & Speaker. Listen in as they discuss being diverse "enough," white privilege vs. class privilege, and why evidence-based research should guide us into a new phase of IDE.

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Go Beyond the AI Hype with Markus Bernhardt 48:13

12M ago48:13

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Markus Bernhardt, Chief Consultant for Endeavor Intelligence Insights, is an AI and digital transformation strategist. He joins the podcast to help us set realistic expectations about AI. He breaks down how large language models are built and explains why hallucinations in AI tools like Chat GPT will continue to occur. He also reveals how L&D profe…

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Episode 35: Michael Meskes, Senior Director of Cloud Products @ NetApp 1:30:02

12M ago1:30:02

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Welcome to Episode 35 of More than a Refresh, where JD sits down with his old friend, Michael Meskes, Senior Director of Cloud Products @ NetApp. Listen in as they discuss what private companies "owe" Open Source Software, monetizing distribution, and creating a culture of work that's good for employees - and the environment.…

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The Future of Extended Reality with Destery Hildenbrand 37:31

1y ago37:31

37:31

Destery Hildenbrand, XR Solution Architect at Intellezy, joins the podcast to discuss extended reality (XR), and its evolving role in L&D. Destery defines XR, AR, VR, and MR with a quick “reality check”. He shares his impressions of the Apple Vision Pro product announcement and the implications new immersive technologies like this may have for L&D,…

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Episode 34: Phillip Merrick, CEO @ pgEdge, Serial Entrepreneur, Technologist 1:04:28

1y ago1:04:28

1:04:28

Welcome to Episode 34 of More than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Phillip Merrick, CEO @ pgEdge, Serial Entrepreneur, and Technologist. Listen in as they discuss the relationship between latency across geographies and node placement, the role of AI in Postgres deployments, and simplifying vs. "dumbing down" processes.…

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Episode 33: Ry Walker, Founder at Tembo 1:16:03

1y ago1:16:03

1:16:03

Welcome to Episode 33 of More than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Ry Walker, Founder at Tembo. Listen in as they discuss the benefits of asynchronous work, the under-celebration of Postgres extensions, and why your Open Source competition is actually one of your greatest partners in development.

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Thinking Outside the Brain with Annie Murphy Paul 49:19

1y ago49:19

49:19

Annie Murphy Paul, author of The Extended Mind, joins the podcast to discuss the benefits of thinking outside of the brain. Our conversation explores how to enhance our thinking abilities by harnessing the power of our bodies, our environments, and the people around us. Resources: AMP’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/anniemurphypaul AMP’s Website: ht…

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Conflict Resolution Techniques with Bryant Galindo 30:45

1y ago30:45

30:45

Bryant Galindo, founder of CollabsHQ and a workplace mediator and executive coach, joins the podcast to discuss conflict resolution tools every modern learner should know. Bryant defines mediation and highlights the similarities and differences between coaching and mediation. Bryant shares communication techniques to create more productive dialogue…

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Episode 32: Kris Jenkins, Developer Advocate, Podcast Host, Hacker, Speaker, Geek 1:25:19

1y ago1:25:19

1:25:19

Welcome to Episode 32 of More than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Kris Jenkins, Developer Advocate, Podcast Host, Hacker, Speaker, Geek. Listen in as they discuss change management, why you need to understand your end user, and making the London Underground sing with Kafka.

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Enhance Your Digital Wellbeing with Anastasia Dedyukhina 50:37

1y ago50:37

50:37

Anastasia Deduykhina, founder of Consciously Digital, joins the podcast to discuss digital wellbeing. Anastasia shares how digital transformation is impacting key workplace skills, including learning, memory, active listening, and critical thinking. She provides suggestions to regain focus, reduce stress, create boundaries with digital devices, and…

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More than a Refresh Presents: Digital Privacy 1:07:29

1y ago1:07:29

1:07:29

The landscape of digital privacy is changing. While cloud adoption and ethical hacking create new opportunities for all, data leaks and proposed legislation introduce new levels of threat to everyone from CTOs to laypeople. But what are these threats and what danger do they pose? Fully understanding the factors that influence digital privacy is abo…

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Cultivating an Innovative Culture in Government with Amanda Smith 46:20

1y ago46:20

46:20

Amanda Smith, Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer at the City of Alexandria, joins the podcast to discuss her approach to innovation in the government sector. Amanda shares her four-pillar approach to creating a culture that cultivates innovation and provides examples of how to rethink your strategy for leadership, workforce, processes, and partne…

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Episode 31: Bobbie Carlton, Founder @ Innovation Women + Founder @ Carlton PR & Marketing 1:02:52

1y ago1:02:52

1:02:52

Welcome to Episode 31 of More than a Refresh, where JD sits down with mega multi-hyphenate, Bobbie Carlton, Founder @ Innovation Women + Founder @ Carlton PR & Marketing. Listen in as they discuss day, night, and dream jobs; the reality of technical heckling; and when to rethink panel organization. For more information on Innovation Women, to searc…

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Episode 30: Glenda Sims, Chief Information Accessibility Officer @ Deque Systems, Inc 1:17:23

1y ago1:17:23

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Welcome to Episode 30 of More than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Glenda Sims, "the good witch of accessibility" and Chief Information Accessibility Officer at Deque Systems. Listen in as they discuss why independence is the crux of accessibility, social structures vs. brain patterns, and why accessible design is good for all users. Please clic…

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Don’t Make Localization an Afterthought featuring Lenny Grinberg 41:19

1y ago41:19

41:19

Lenny Grinberg, Director of Business Development and Account Management at RWS, joins the podcast to discuss why localization matters. He shares the differences between translation and localization and reveals the biggest mistake content creators make when it comes to translating content. Lenny offers his perspective on the potential risks and bene…

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