Best Paul Simkins Podcasts (2024)

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Future of What Do You Do Exactly? 6:16

1y ago6:16

6:16

Former CNN Senior Producer and Fox News Channel Producer Jamie Maglietta is finally officially launching her own business. While she offers freelance services she's diversifying her offerings through (ON CAM) Ready. There will be a new podcast tied to the brand, however, this podcast will continue. Listen for the latest and stay tuned! Email: jamie…

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MELISSA DAWN SIMKINS: CEO & PERSONAL BRANDING 36:02

1y ago36:02

36:02

Velvet Suite CEO, Melissa Dawn Simkins, talks with Jamie Maglietta about her career as a personal branding expert and offers advice on building a career, finding balance, and preparing for media appearances. She also talks to college students and professionals looking for a change - offering applicable tips. More on Melissa: She "is affectionately …

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PAUL CARON: NEWS DIRECTOR & THE ROLE OF MMJ 33:02

1y ago33:02

33:02

Jamie Maglietta talks with former CNN colleague Paul Caron about his career journey to News Director. Paul, located at CBS affiliate WBTW in Myrtle Beach, talks about the role of MMJ, offers tips on being a News Director, advice on identifying pitches, and provides insight to the routine journalists need to succeed. For video clips visit: https://w…

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JILL KOCH: BUILDING A BUSINESS ON INSTAGRAM & AMAZON 29:18

1+ y ago29:18

29:18

Former TV reporter and Anchor, Jill Koch, is in her third act as a professional. After journalism, she pivoted to nursing and now she is a full-time Influencer. Yes, she has built a business on sharing products and tips she loves. She spoke with Jamie Maglietta about her career, provided tips on how to create a business around social media sharing,…

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MARK SIMON: THE GODFATHER OF STORYBOARDING 37:34

1+ y ago37:34

37:34

The Godfather of Storyboarding, Mark Simon, talks with Jamie Maglietta about his career, LinkedIn, and of course, storyboarding. Simon, who creates storyboards for thousands of programs, including The Walking Dead, also talks about the Fear of The Walking Dead's final season which debuts Mid-May. In traditional, What Do You Do Exactly fashion, he a…

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WHAT DO YOU DO EXACTLY?: TIPS ON NETWORKING 23:58

1+ y ago23:58

23:58

What Do You Do Exactly producer and host, Jamie Maglietta, talks about networking which is what lead to this podcast. Unsure with how to network online or use networking tactics to grow your social media following? In this conversation Jamie talks about LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. She also reflects on her early career at Fox News Channel. Ha…

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ANNA RATALA: CEO OF ZVOOK 31:19

1+ y ago31:19

31:19

CEO of Zvook, Anna Ratala, talks with Jamie Maglietta about her startup, career, and advice for women in tech and leadership. Anna is an international business leader and tech enthusiast, having lived and worked in 5 countries across 3 continents. Her background is in media intelligence and SaaS sales. In 2016 Ratala founded one of Southeast Asia’s…

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MICHAEL SORRENTINO: CEO, PODCAST HOST, & AUTHOR 28:16

1+ y ago28:16

28:16

CEO of Sorrentino Media, Michael Sorrentino talks with former Fox News Channel colleague, Jamie Maglietta, about running a media company, networking, internships, his work at Hofstra University, and his new book, "Virtual Presenting."Here's more about Michael:Michael’s producing career began in the 80’s, when he created quality content for the neig…

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JIM HECHT: CREATING A CAREER IN ENTERTAINMENT AS A WRITER & PRODUCER 30:58

1+ y ago30:58

30:58

Co-Creator of "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” and "The Big Cigar," Jim Hecht talks with Jamie Maglietta about his latest projects, mindset, and building a career in film. Hecht, known for his work on the "Ice Age" franchise also talks about pivoting from animation to dramatic series production. Two things that have helped him shape h…

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KELLY DANIEL: FORMER EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AND META EMPLOYEE ON LIFE AFTER LAYOFF 31:46

1+ y ago31:46

31:46

Former Meta employee Kelly Daniel talks with Jamie Maglietta about being laid off, documenting her post layoff life, and redefining herself online. Kelly can relate to those in TV news facing uncertainty and talks about how she launched her own business, how her TV producer skills from NBC and CNN helped her pivot into ghost writing and product man…

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CESAR MARIN: TV PRODUCER TO ENTREPRENUER & MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER 35:44

1+ y ago35:44

35:44

Former CNN World Sports and HLN producer Cesar Marin spoke with his former colleague Jamie Maglietta about making the choice to launch a business post layoff. Marin is founder of Cultivating Wisdom a lifestyle and apparel brand focused on psychedelic medicine. He has also launched a podcast and is offering his services as a motivational speaker. Be…

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CHRISTINA DAVES: FREE PR FOR ANYONE 29:30

1+ y ago29:30

29:30

Industry leader Christina Daves provides tips on how you can get free pr. She wrote the book on it, "Free PR for Anyone," and everyone who considers themselves an expert could benefit from it. She spoke with Jamie Maglietta about her career, how she got her first break on The Steve Harvey Show, what she suggests professionals do to get in the media…

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KATELYN RICHARDS: CAREER COACH AND LINKEDIN JOB SEARCH EXPERT TO FOLLOW 41:13

1+ y ago41:13

41:13

Katelyn Richards, is one of 2023's Top Job Search Experts to follow on LinkedIn and owns A Crafted Career. The Career Coach & Personal Branding Strategist spoke with Jamie Maglietta about her content strategy and developing a strong personal brand on LinkedIn after being laid off and launching her own business. Recently she shared how her husband w…

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DAVID WEINSTEIN ON BEING OPEN FOR BUSINESS 30:12

1+ y ago30:12

30:12

Creative Operations and Production Executive David Weinstein was laid off in December, 2022. At the time of this podcast recording he spoke with Jamie Maglietta about his career, job search, and use of Linkedin. He also explained why producers have transferable skills to all areas of production including advertising, public relations, and news prod…

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ERIC KABAKOFF: TV NEWS AND NETWORKING 31:59

1+ y ago31:59

31:59

Eric Kabakoff is the Director of Media Analytics, Consumer Insights, Audience Development at WPIX in New York. He spoke with Jamie Maglietta about the importance of networking. After being laid off he made networking apart of his weekly routine and despite landing a job continues to reach out to people over Linkedin. He shares his tips and discusse…

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JILL CHARTON: BUILDING A FITNESS CAREER IN ENTERTAINMENT 33:38

1+ y ago33:38

33:38

Health and Fitness consultant Jill Charton is building a career offering personal training to professional athletes, TV personalities, actors, and film crews. She talked with Jamie Maglietta about working on the shows Enola Holmes, She-Hulk, and most recently The Big Cigar. How she built her career in film, created an app, and her advice to other f…

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ROB GREENLEE: PODCAST HALL OF FAMER WITH PODCASTING TIPS 34:32

1+ y ago34:32

34:32

Current SVP of Podcast Content and Partnerships at Podbean.com, Rob Greenlee, is best know for his career in podcasting, but he started in radio. The New Media Show co-host spoke with Jamie Maglietta about her new show, offered tips to podcasters, and explained what he does exactly. For more on Rob Greenlee visit: https://robgreenlee.com/ Not only …

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ELISE LABOTT: GEN Z & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS 25:57

1+ y ago25:57

25:57

CEO and Founder of Zivvy Media, Elise Labott, talks about the importance of giving Gen Z more of a voice on the international stage. The professor and Politico Magazine Contributing Editor talks with Jamie Maglietta about how Trump impacted her decision to leave CNN, freelancing, and launching her own business. Labott, an Emmy-winning reporter, als…

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ANUSHAY HOSSAIN: BLOGGER TO AUTHOR & TV PERSONALITY 31:43

1+ y ago31:43

31:43

Let's get to know Anushay Hossain. She's author of the book, "The Pain Gap," and has been featured on MSNBC, PBS, CNN, and more. Anushay Hossain and Jamie Maglietta talk about life-work balance throughout the pandemic, steering a career, and tapping into opportunity. For more on Anushay visit: https://anushayspoint.com/ Clarification: Jamie is an 5…

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JOHN MOODY: FICTION AUTHOR & FORMER MEDIA EXECUTIVE 33:29

1+ y ago33:29

33:29

Former Executive Vice President and Executive Editor John Moody talks with Jamie Maglietta about his career, challenges as an opinion writer, and tips for journalists entering the news industry. He also discusses his two new fiction novels, "The World We Wish" and "Of Course They Knew, Of Course They." Early on in Jamie Maglietta's career she produ…

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JENNIFER DAVIS: TV REPORTER TO EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS COACH 33:58

1+ y ago33:58

33:58

Executive Communications Coach Jennifer Davis talks with Jamie Maglietta about transitioning from a TV reporter to a strategic storyteller. Topics discussed: LinkedIn, freelance work, TV news reporter life, careers with affiliate services, Fox News, CNN Newsource, DC, American Idol, knowing your audience, branding, and entrepreneurship. How to conn…

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PAULA RIZZO: LISTS, LINKEDIN LEARNING, & LIFE AS A MEDIA TRAINER 32:50

1+ y ago32:50

32:50

Author and Linkedin Learning Trainer, Paula Rizzo, talks with Jamie Maglietta about pivoting from Fox Producer to Entrepreneur. How a blog on list-making led to her books, "Listful Thinking" and "Listful Living." Plus her tips for professionals looking to expand their brands or rebound post layoff. Learn more about Paula Rizzo at https://paularizzo…

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CHRIS FRATES: STORYTELLER & ENTREPRENEUR 29:41

1+ y ago29:41

29:41

Chris Frates, Founder of Storyline, a storytelling and strategic communications company, gives tips to those facing layoffs in the media and entertainment industry. How his "entrepreneurial itch" gave him the energy and passion needed to launch his own media business. Plus,what it's like on the "other side" of the newsroom and how his reporting car…

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CLAIRE ATKINSON: MEDIA REPORTING & WHERE THE JOBS COULD BE AT 39:09

1+ y ago39:09

39:09

Claire Atkinson, Insider's Chief Media Correspondent, tells Jamie Maglietta how this "period of time where things look bleak" will be short-lived. Plus her one piece of advice for young reporters. "What Do You Do Exactly" offers conversations about roles in the media and entertainment. Jamie Maglietta, a CNN and Fox News Channel Alum, taps into her…

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WHAT DO YOU DO EXACTLY (TRAILER) 3:48

1+ y ago3:48

3:48

Welcome to What Do You Do Exactly? It was a question I found myself asking former colleagues and strangers on Linkedin while in grad school. Talking to people led to my decision to research production management. Since I found these conversations useful, I wanted to offer similar ones as a resource to others looking for inspiration. I'm Jamie Magli…

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How Leaders Deal with Social Media Fame 24:08

3+ y ago24:08

24:08

Social media can have amazing benefits and disastrous consequences for an organization or a team. It's a huge challenge for leaders that aside from a few brief paragraphs of policy most have never addressed. How do you handle the individual team member that commits grievous offenses on social media, even if on their own time? In this episode (#56) …

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How Leaders Learn to Let It Go 18:47

3+ y ago18:47

18:47

The toughest thing for the entrepreneurial tech leader is when the business grows to where they can't be involved in everything. It's a transition many struggles to make. Take heart! In this episode of the podcast, Paul Simkins talks about a simple to apply rule that helps you delegate more effectively and let go to get growth. Plus, a great recipe…

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How Leaders Achieve Clarity in a Foggy World 17:25

3+ y ago17:25

17:25

Like driving a car through a heavy fog, the road ahead can elude us. In this episode (#54) of The Tech Leader's Toolbox podcast, Paul Simkins talks about four things you can do to attain and maintain greater clarity. Plus, a great recipe for Grilled Brisket and Cheese Sandwich. And if you have a favorite outdoor cooking recipe you would like to sha…

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Mastering the Tech Leadership Walk 22:34

3+ y ago22:34

22:34

Leadership from your butt just doesn’t work! The most effective leaders do more than just fill a seat in an office. If you want people to be following you, you need to be going somewhere. You need to be walking. Yet your walk also has to be productive and effective; there is an art to it. In this episode, Paul Simkins talks about the keys to making…

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How to Avoid Being on the Bad Employer List with Jon Hyman 56:12

3+ y ago56:12

56:12

Sometimes it is tricky to navigate the landscape of being an employer. Yet many times it is the obvious things that trip us up the most. Ohio Employment Lawyer Jon Hyman joins the Toolbox today to talk about why he is known as the "Master of Workplace Schadenfreude". He also shares some ways to avoid making his Worst Employer list on his blog! Plus…

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Pandemic Perseverance by Pangolin with Wiliam Benner and Justin Perry 50:13

3+ y ago50:13

50:13

When things go south, the values-driven organization finds a new direction. Pangolin Laser Systems was faced with taking a bit hit during the shutdown caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Shows and product orders were being canceled. In this episode, Pangolin CEO William Benner and Chief Operating Officer Justin Perry talk with Paul Simkins about how t…

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Companies that Lived Their Core Values in 2020 and Thrived! 29:00

3+ y ago29:00

29:00

Crisis can bring out the worst in many. We talked about that on a previous episode. Yet it can also bring out the best in people and organizations. In this milestone episode, Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, shares with you stories about four companies that have defined core values and how they stuck to them during the COVID-19 pandemic and THRIVED!…

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What to Do Instead of Making Resolutions 25:45

3+ y ago25:45

25:45

New Year's Resolutions don't work! It's proven time and time again. Occassionally you might get lucky but overall resolutions are simply a trail of disappointments. Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, talks about tools that leaders like you can use to become much more effective at achieving the things you want in the new year! Plus, some great ideas fo…

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How to Be an Irreplaceable Crisis Leader 31:08

3+ y ago31:08

31:08

Several months into a world health crisis and many leaders still don't seem to have it right! What about you? Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, talks about leaders who have gotten it really wrong, some who have gotten it right, and how you can employ four skills to become that irreplaceable leader in any crisis. Plus, a recipe for Smoked Prime Rib th…

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Why You Should Ditch the Annual Performance Review 30:02

3+ y ago30:02

30:02

Take all those annual performance reviews and throw them away and never look at them again! Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, gets on his soapbox and talks about one of the worst things we do to our employees (and ourselves). The dreaded annual performance review. We'll talk about why it is so terrible, ineffective, and a complete waste of time. And …

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Why You Should Talk More, Not Less 33:21

3+ y ago33:21

33:21

In an electronic world, we depend on it greatly to help us communicate. We text more, we talk less. We email more, we talk less. We video conference more and still talk less. In this episode, Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, shares how we can make real connections with people better when we do the opposite and talk more instead of talking less. Plus…

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How Success Requires Building a Really Good Team with Ann Sieg 41:08

3+ y ago41:08

41:08

Author and online business build Ann Sieg talks with Paul Simkins about how she went from a failing business to building an online empire; and how she needed a powerful team around her to make it happen. Plus, Paul shares a recipe for PBJ French Toast that you can make outdoors on a grill or in a skillet. It's sure to be a hit with the kids! You ca…

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A Thanksgiving Tool Leaders Can Use 15:37

3+ y ago15:37

15:37

Here we are at Thanksgiving in the U.S. and we just finished a big election and we are in the second wave of the pandemic! How leaders choose to focus on and how they react sets the example for the team. In this episode, Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, talks about gratitude does that nothing else can do. Plus, Worth the Wait Turkey! A recipe for sm…

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What Your Tech Employee Wants Right Now 22:58

3+ y ago22:58

22:58

After several months of pandemic shutdowns, #WFH, kids taking school from home, bad Wifi, election-year political turmoil, dealing with loved-ones with COVID-19, it's no wonder that stress is at an all-time high. Continued employment and workplace stability seem so unsure. In this episode, Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, talks about what your emplo…

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Mastering Motivation for Your Tech Team 23:34

4y ago23:34

23:34

Great leaders are always working to get the most out of their team. Productivity matters. Effectiveness matters. And people matter most of all. You often hear people talk about motivating someone or motivating the team. What is that all about? Is it really possible? What are the best ways to do that? In this episode, Paul Simkins, The Values Coach,…

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Empowering Through Tech and Values With Chad Burmeister 31:44

4y ago31:44

31:44

CEO Chad Burmeister of Scalex.ai talks with Paul Simkins about how he uses cutting edge technology to empower sales teams and how it's true power comes through the values leaders place in front. Chad professes to be a Believer, Husband, Father of two teenagers, and life-long rebel and rule-breaker. Plus, Chad shares a recipe for a special Salmon Sa…

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How to Be the Stand Out Employer with Dawn Sipley 29:57

4y ago29:57

29:57

Guest Dawn Sipley of Sipley the Best talks with Paul Simkins about what employers and candidates need to do during the hiring process, plus how to use social media effectively, and the challenges facing employers today. Plus, Dawn shares a recipe for Camp Grilled Wings. You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or …

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Three Rare Skills You Really Need Right Now! 29:37

4y ago29:37

29:37

Everyone (including us) talks about being a good leader and some of the facets of that. What often gets looked are some basic, learnable skills that set you up. In this episode, Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, talks three rare skills that allow you to develop and grow as a leader. Learn these skills and you will have increased influence with your t…

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Five MORE Reasons You Should Invest in Leadership Development NOW! 29:49

4y ago29:49

29:49

When times are critical, that's when leaders MUST be equipped with the skills to help their teams succeed! In a follow-up to Episode 37, Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, shares five MORE reasons why NOW IS THE BEST TIME to invest in developing your leadership. Plus, Paul shares an excellent recipe for Sausage and Cornbread Bake. This is the easy to …

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Five Reasons You Should Invest in Leadership Development NOW! 24:11

4y ago24:11

24:11

Now is not the time to pull back! It's time to surge forward! To navigate your team through the dysfunction and disruption, you and your leaders need to be fully equipped with the right skills. Leadership Skills! Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, shares five reasons why NOW IS THE BEST TIME to invest in developing your leadership. Plus, Paul shares a…

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Six Ways to Build Trust on Your Team 27:56

4y ago27:56

27:56

Trust is a lynchpin of building team rapport. Without trust, nothing works! Paul Simkins, The Values Coach, shares some ways you can build (or rebuild) that trust with your team or organization. Plus, Paul shares a recipe for Easy Chicken Fricassee. You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and Ash Facebook group or by emailing TLToolbox…

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The Best Priority Management Tool You Have 21:39

4y ago21:39

21:39

TIME MANAGEMENT DOESN'T WORK! Instead, we manage priorities. Even that can be a challenge as we get more and more demands on our time because we are achievers. How do you deal with that? Learn about the highly effective tool you already have in your possession with Paul Simkins, Trainer and Coach. Plus, Paul shares a recipe for Apple-PB Bread Puddi…

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What To Do Instead of Managing Your Time 28:13

4y ago28:13

28:13

Our time is in great demand and it can be frustrating to hit the end of your day and yet things are left unfinished. Yet, TIME MANAGEMENT DOESN'T WORK! Learn why and what you should do instead with Paul Simkins, Trainer and Coach. Plus, Paul shares a recipe for Garlic Chicken on the Grill. You can find the recipe, and many more, on the Smoke and As…

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Four Keys for Labor Worth Celebrating and My Ideal Hamburger 22:37

4y ago22:37

22:37

This episode drops on Labor Day 2020 in the United States during COVID-19 lockdowns and other events. Staying productive in this chaos is key. Paul Simkins talks about four keys to keep yourself productive and some ways you can help your employees improve their productivity as well. Plus, Paul shares his personal recipe for making what he considers…

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Showing Employees You Care - Work From Home Edition 30:28

4y ago30:28

30:28

The beginning of true engagement with your team starts with deeply caring for them. The new restrictions of working from home make that even more challenging. In this episode, Paul Simkins talks about some innovative ways you can show your employees you care. The link for the FREE Stanford Ergonomic Training video is https://vimeo.com/402352338 You…

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