Best Niko And Alex Podcasts (2024)

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Wayne's World w. Candace Jane Opper 1:15:44

1h ago1:15:44

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We say hurl. If you blow chunks and she comes back, she's yours. If you spew and she bolts, then it was never meant to be. In which we meet up for coffee Stan Mikita's Donuts and talk Wayne's World with our delightful friend Candace Jane Opper! Candace Jane Opper can be found online here: https://candacejaneopper.com/ This episode was made possible…

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Resilience 4.0: How Learning from Wisdom Traditions Unlocks Lasting Fulfilment | Dr. Nikos Patedakis 1:05:48

4h ago1:05:48

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This episode is brought to you by the Resilience Assessment and hosted by Brad Hook. Order your copy of Brad's new book, Start With Values, now! The Guest: Dr. Nikos Patedakis is a philosopher and advocate for integrating wisdom traditions into modern life. With a focus on resilience, fulfillment, and philosophy's role in everyday experience, he br…

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Halloween (1978) 1:25:34

15m ago1:25:34

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"He's gone! He's gone from here! The evil is gone!" In which Sarah and Alex head back to a 1978 Haddonfield, Illinois, by was of John Carpenter's Halloween. Check out A Massive Seance, which is coming to Portland, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles! https://linktr.ee/amassiveseance Check out Magpie Cinema Club's fabulous version of Season of th…

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Mindful Leadership in Action: How Taking a Pause Builds Resilience | Nicola Bentley 46:27

5d ago46:27

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This episode is brought to you by the Resilience Assessment and hosted by Brad Hook. Order your copy of Brad's new book, Start With Values, now! The Guest:Nicola Bentley is a mindful leadership coach who works with leaders to cultivate resilience through mindfulness practices. Her background in marketing, yoga, and mindfulness informs her approach …

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The Witch (2015) w. Melanie Zanetti 1:26:42

7d ago1:26:42

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Wouldst thou like to live deliciously? We talk folk horror, Black Philip, girlhood and The Witch with Melanie Zanetti! Find Melanie online here! This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus. We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club! You can find their rendition of Season of the Witch on Bandcamp! Y…

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High Performance Series: Leading with Passion, Vulnerability, and Purpose | Deon MacMillan 53:27

12d ago53:27

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This episode is brought to you by the Resilience Assessment and hosted by Brad Hook. Order your copy of Brad's new book, Start With Values, now! The guest: Deon is the Global Chief People Officer at PAX8. With a diverse background that includes growing up in Alaska and a career spanning HR, leadership, and consulting, Deon is passionate about culti…

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EP163 - Divide and Conquer: Lucja Leonard’s Test at the Divide 200 1:24:26

12d ago1:24:26

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In this episode of Run the Riot, we dive into a fun conversation with Lucja Leonard, also known as the "Running Dutchie." Lucja shares her journey in ultrarunning, from her first steps into fitness to conquering some of the most challenging ultras, including the Bigfoot 200 and the Divide 200. We explore how she balances a minimalist lifestyle whil…

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Christine Page-to-Screen w. Adrian Daub 1:22:44

13d ago1:22:44

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Has it ever occurred to you that part of being a parent is tryin' to kill your kids? In which we attempt to understand car culture and Stephen King's / John Carpenter's Christine with Adrian Daub. Adrian and his book The Cancel Culture Panic can be found online here. You can pre-order Carolyn Kendrick's new record HERE! This episode was made possib…

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High Performance Series: Redefining Success | Michelle Moore 52:29

19d ago52:29

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This episode is brought to you by the Resilience Assessment and hosted by Brad Hook. Order your copy of Brad's new book, Start With Values, now! The guest: Michelle Moore is an award-winning leadership coach, speaker, and author of the book Real Wins. With a background as a former athlete and a twenty-year career in senior leadership roles across s…

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Scream (1996) w. Chelsey Weber-Smith 1:20:14

21d ago1:20:14

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There are certain RULES that one must abide by in order to successfully survive a horror movie! In which we go back to slasher school and revisit Scream with the incandescent Chelsey Weber-Smith. Chelsey's American Hysteria can be found online here. Magpie Cinema Club's cover of Red Right Hand and all their other songs can be streamed HERE! https:/…

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EP162 - Nicole Laughton - When Grit Meets Vert: Nicole’s Run Rabbit Run Story 1:04:22

22d ago1:04:22

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In this episode of Run the Riot, we catch up with ultrarunner Nicole Laughton after her incredible performance at the Run Rabbit Run 100. Nicole shares her journey of training for high-altitude races while living in flat Oklahoma, the mental strategies she used to push through adversity, and how she tackled mid-race nutrition struggles—vomiting as …

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The OC, Again trailer 5:53

1M ago5:53

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The OC, Again is coming! Niko Stratis and Alex Steed time travel back to the early-to-mid Aughts and spend over a hundred hours with Marissa, Summer, Ryan and Seth along the way.By Alex Steed

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High Performance Series: Building Resilient Leadership for Crisis Situations | Claudia Van Den Heuvel 25:25

1M ago25:25

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This episode is brought to you by the Resilience Assessment and hosted by Brad Hook. Order your copy of Brad's new book, Start With Values, now! The guest: Claudia Van Den Heuvel is the Director at PwC in the Crisis and Resilience team, where she helps organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from crises. With a background in psychology, …

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Children of the Corn Page-to-Screen w. Miranda Zickler! 1:07:00

28d ago1:07:00

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"Any religion without love and compassion is false! It's a lie!" In which we shuck some Children of the Corn with Miranda Zickler. Miranda can be found online here. Carolyn Kendrick's The Devil's Nine Questions is now streaming! You can pre-order her new record here! Magpie Cinema Club rules! There is an extended cut of this episode available on Pa…

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EP161 - Elliott Waldock - Cows, Crops, and Cocodona: How Elliott Waldock Does It All 1:20:08

1M ago1:20:08

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In this episode of Run the Riot, we have a fantastic conversation with Elliott Waldock, an ultrarunner who has tackled some tough races in the ultrarunning world, including the Cocodona 250 and the Tahoe 200. Elliott shares his journey from disliking running in high school to becoming a seasoned ultrarunner who thrives on challenging races and push…

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High Performance Series: Balancing Structure and Flexibility for Team Success | Nicolai Tillisch 32:08

1M ago32:08

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This episode is brought to you by the Resilience Assessment and hosted by Brad Hook. Order your copy of Brad's new book, Start With Values, now! The guest: Nicolai Tillisch is a leadership coach working with leaders in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. As a partner at Cultivating Leadership, Nicolai focuses on helping leadership teams nav…

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Garden State w. Niko Stratis and Chelsey Weber-Smith 1:20:20

1M ago1:20:20

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"If you can't laugh at yourself, life is going to seem a whole lot longer than you'd like." Y'all remember Garden State? Let's talk about Garden State with Niko Stratis and Chelsey Weber-Smith! Niko can be found online here. Chelsey's American Hysteria can be found online here. Magpie Cinema Club's cover of New Slang and all their other songs can b…

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High Performance Series: Aligning Fulfillment with Values | Alex James 50:48

2M ago50:48

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This episode is brought to you by the Resilience Assessment and hosted by Brad Hook. Order your copy of Brad's new book, Start With Values, now! The guest: Alex James is an executive coach who specializes in working with founder CEOs, consultants, and C-suite leaders around the world. With a strong background in leadership from a young age, Alex tr…

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The Hand that Rocks the Cradle w. Megan Burbank 1:17:54

1M ago1:17:54

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"The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world." In which we unpack The Hand that Rocks the Cradle with our fabulous friend Megan Burbank. Megan's website can be found here. CW: sexual assault, pregnancy loss, suicide, murder, medical misconduct There is an extended cut of this episode available on Patreon and Apple Podcasts! Spea…

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EP160 - Alex Bruton - Leveling Up: Insights on Breaking Boundaries in Ultrarunning 1:33:36

2M ago1:33:36

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In this episode of The Run the Riot Podcast, David chats with Alex Bruton, a newly dedicated ultrarunner and participant in the Run the Riot coaching program. Fresh off achieving a monumental goal—running 50 kilometers for his 50th birthday—Alex shares the incredible journey of preparing for his big challenge. Throughout the conversation, Alex and …

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High Performance Series: The Leadership Shift | Stuart Andrews 18:34

2M ago18:34

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This episode is brought to you by the Resilience Assessment and hosted by Brad Hook. Order your copy of Brad's new book, Start With Values, now! The guest: Stuart Andrews is an executive leadership consultant and coach with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in empowering business leaders to unleash their full potential and cultivate high-…

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The Money Pit w. Sarah Archer 1:08:42

2M ago1:08:42

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"Here lies Walter Fielding. He bought a house, and it killed him." In which we see what's behind these walls, and unpack The Money Pit, with our friend Sarah Archer. Sarah's website can be found here. Her Substack can be found here. This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus. We LOV…

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Ep. 11: Bloodborne Retrospective & Boss Ranking 1:39:06

2M ago1:39:06

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Today, we talk about everything Bloodborne! We dive into the lore, gameplay and more, before finally ranking EVERY boss in the game!

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High Performance Series: Why High Recovery is Essential | Michka Guerrier 1:05:05

2M ago1:05:05

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This episode is brought to you by the Resilience Assessment and hosted by Brad Hook. Order your copy of Brad's new book, Start With Values, now! The guest: Michka Guerrier is a director at PwC and the founder of High Realities. With over 16 years of global experience, Michka integrates elite sports methodologies into the business world to help indi…

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Finding Nemo w. Brianna Bowman 1:08:39

2M ago1:08:39

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All drains lead to the ocean! In which we unpack the fact, fiction and feelings floating around in Finding Nemo with Brianna Bowman! Brianna's Free Willy Patreon can be found here. More information about sex change in clownfish can be found here. This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Appl…

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EP159 - Niko Steinbrunner - Faith and Fortitude: Conquering the Summit 200 1:23:46

2M ago1:23:46

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In this episode of the Run the Riot Podcast, we sit down with Niklas Steinbrunner, the recent winner of the Summit 200, to explore his incredible journey in ultrarunning. Niko shares the ups and downs of his races, including his experience at the Cocodona 250 and the Denali 135. We discuss his disciplined training, unwavering faith, and how these e…

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Near Dark 1:13:03

2M ago1:13:03

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It's finger-lickin' good! In which Sarah and Alex unpack Near Dark and the phenomenon that is the vampire Western. Check out Magpie Cinema Club (and find out where 'Fever' is streaming) here! This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus. You can subscribe to Alex's zine here! Merch in…

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Servant Leadership in Action: Leadership, Empathy, and Employee Well-Being | Tenia Davis 52:09

3M ago52:09

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This episode is brought to you by the Resilience Assessment and hosted by Brad Hook. Order your copy of Brad's new book, Start With Values, now! The guest: Tenia Davis is an accomplished Human Resources and Recruitment professional with a distinguished record of leadership in executive positions at top-tier organizations such as Harpo Productions (…

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Three Men and a Baby w. River Butcher 1:18:56

2M ago1:18:56

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Hush little baby, don't you cry. When Peter gets home, we're gonna punch him in the eye. We love Three Men and a Baby so flippin' much, and we unpack all that and more with the great River Butcher! We ALSO have a Three Men and a Little Lady episode featuring River on Patreon and Apple podcasts! River can be found online here! This episode was made …

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Ep. 10: This Or That? | Movie Edition 32:36

3M ago32:36

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Today, Alex & Niko must pick between sets of 2 Films. What will they choose?!

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High Performance Series: Trust, Conflict and Continuous Growth | Christina Figiel 47:41

3M ago47:41

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This episode is brought to you by the Resilience Assessment and hosted by Brad Hook. Order your copy of Brad's new book, Start With Values, now! The guest: Christina Figiel is a highly regarded people and organizational expert with over twelve years of leadership experience at prestigious companies, including McKinsey & Company. She specializes in …

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Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) w. Candace Jane Opper 1:09:37

3M ago1:09:37

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We're right on top of that, Rose! We giddily go back to 1991 and talk all things Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead with our great friend Candace Opper! An EXTENDED CUT of this episode is available on Patreon and Apple podcasts! Candace Jane Opper can be found online here! https://candacejaneopper.com Merch inspired by this episode can be found h…

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High Performance Series: Skills, Energy, Incentives and Disincentives | Minh Hua 28:19

3M ago28:19

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This episode is brought to you by the Resilience Assessment and hosted by Brad Hook. Order your copy of Brad's new book, Start With Values, now! The guest: Minh Hua is a visionary leader who plays at the intersection of behavior, data, and technology. As the Chief People Officer for a Private Equity Tech firm, Minh brings a wealth of experience fro…

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The Secret Garden (1993) w. Melanie Zanetti 1:13:12

3M ago1:13:12

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We learn to laugh and we learn to cry in The Secret Garden with our great pal Melanie Zanetti. Find Melanie online here! This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus. We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club! You can find their songs / Bandcamp HERE! You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED B…

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EP158 - High Lonesome 100 Adventure with Andrea Carter and Devin Nelson 1:22:49

3M ago1:22:49

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In this episode of Run the Riot, we chat with Andrea Carter and Devin Nelson, two incredible ultrarunners who share their exhilarating experience at the High Lonesome 100. We dive into the challenges they faced, the training that got them there, and the importance of a strong community in ultrarunning. Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/hl100 #high…

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Triple Value Leadership: From Self to Society | Sander Tideman 50:18

3M ago50:18

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This episode is brought to you by the Resilience Assessment and hosted by Brad Hook. Order your copy of Brad's new book, Start With Values, now! The guest: Sander Tideman is the founder of Triple Value Leadership, an organization dedicated to leadership development and organizational transformation. With a background as an international lawyer and …

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Holes w. Carolyn Kendrick + Miranda Zickler 1:17:40

3M ago1:17:40

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We're not stupid, we know everyone thinks we are, we just don't like answering stupid questions. We excavate some meaning from HOLES, and talk about what it's like to be an artist In These Times, with guest host Miranda Zickler and the glorious Carolyn Kendrick! Find Carolyn online here! Find Miranda online here! This episode was made possible by y…

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Do the Right Thing w. Ify Nwadiwe 1:16:35

3M ago1:16:35

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F**k you, f**k your f****n' pizza, and f**k Frank Sinatra. We got hot on the block and unpack Do the Right Thing with the magnificent Ify Nwadiwe. Find Ify online here! This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus. We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club! You can find their songs / Bandcamp HERE! …

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Playing to Your Strengths: Proactive Resilience | Russell Harvey 55:30

4M ago55:30

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This episode is brought to you by the Resilience Assessment and hosted by Brad Hook. Order your copy of Brad's new book, Start With Values, now! The guest: Russell Harvey is an accomplished leadership coach, facilitator, public speaker, Managing Director, podcaster, and radio host. With over 20 years of experience in learning, leadership, and organ…

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Maximum Overdrive PAGE TO SCREEN! 1:14:14

4M ago1:14:14

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Jesus is coming and he is pissed! We talk about machine-led apocalypse, the terror of car accidents and Maximum Overdrive. As is our tradition when we discuss Stephen King stories, we cover this one from page to screen! This episode features a cover of the AC/DC-penned WHO MADE WHO by You Are Good producer and editor Miranda Zickler and musician AJ…

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EP157 - Andy Becker - From MS Diagnosis to Ultramarathon Success 1:08:30

4M ago1:08:30

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Welcome back to the Run the Riot Podcast! Today, we have an inspiring story from our very own Run the Riot athlete, Andy Becker. Just a week after conquering his first 100-miler at the Yeti 100 in Washington, Andy shares his journey from being a 220-pound smoker diagnosed with MS to becoming an accomplished ultrarunner. Tune in to hear about his tr…

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Raw (2016) w. Dakota Hommes 1:03:36

4M ago1:03:36

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In which we are joined by the wonderful Dakota Hommes to discuss coming of age, gender, cannibalism and Raw. You can find Dakota online here. This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus. You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here. You Are Good is a fee…

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Beyond HR: Mastering People Problems | Amit and Kumar Ramlall 1:01:45

4M ago1:01:45

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This episode is brought to you by the Resilience Assessment and hosted by Brad Hook. Order your copy of Brad's new book, Start With Values, now! The guest: Amit and Dr. Kumar discuss the importance of self-interest, perception, and leveraging challenges for growth. They emphasize the need for awareness, balance, and capitalization when dealing with…

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