Welcome to "The Hummingbird Effect," a podcast dedicated to uncovering the subtle yet powerful ways that small innovations can transform your business. Hosted by Wendy Coulter, CEO of Hummingbird Creative Group, this show delves into the stories and strategies behind successful brand building. For over 25 years, Wendy has helped CEOs and business leaders redefine their brands through innovation and compelling narratives. In this podcast, she shares the insights and lessons learned from her e ...
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Great technical leadership requires more than just great coding skills. It requires a variety of other skills that are not well-defined, and they are not something that we can fully learn in any school or book. Hear from experienced technical leaders sharing their journey and philosophy for building great technical teams and achieving technical excellence. Find out what makes them great and how to apply those lessons to your work and team.
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Market like a Fintech is a podcast on a mission to find out what marketing strategies and tactics the top Fintech companies in the industry use to acquire real customers, build a brand and grow revenue.
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Join us for a lively conversation about changing the game for companies in the supply chain. If you hate a nap-inducing academic lectures and want to hear how real people are taking risks and winning, this podcast is for you. We'll be talking to company leaders about how they're modernizing the business of making, moving and selling products, and having fun along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Social Pros shines the spotlight on social media practitioners, people doing the real work for real companies. Each episode includes insights from a leading social media professionals plus current trends and ideas in the social media industry, discussed and ratified or debunked by Daniel Lemin of Convince & Convert and Hannah Tooker of Lane Terralever. Finally, each episode ends with The Big Two where our guest gives us their rapid-fire answers to two important questions.
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Looking for fresh content to solve your human capital issues but don't have a full hour? Subscribe to the HCI podcast series to gain access to leading HR practitioners from Fortune 1000 companies, as well thought-leaders, authors, and academics. These experts cover everything from talent acquisition and analytics to engagement, retention, and development.
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Entrepreneur, mother, and cofounder of Mamava—the inventor of the freestanding lactation pod—Sascha Mayer introduces her newest baby: The Bodacious Optimist, a podcast dedicated to celebrating and learning from the people who have inspired and supported her entrepreneurial journey. They are designers and storytellers, business leaders and activists who have challenged the status quo and thrived. Bodacious Optimists believe that there are always solutions waiting to be unveiled.
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McKenzie Young is your business and lifestyle coach who doesn’t take no for an answer. She’s here to help you uplevel your business and life by using her signature framework Intention + Action = Accomplishment. She’s a 21-year-old six-figure business owner and became a private pilot (just for fun) at just 20 years old. Her mission is to help others live their best life and get everything they want. McKenzie takes your dreams and helps you to make them your reality.
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In a world bustling with entrepreneurial stories, we noticed a void. There were countless tales of startups and early struggles, but what about those who've reached the coveted 7-figure mark? What were their battles, their learnings, their moments of doubt and triumph? 7 Figure Summit: Tales from the Top was born out of a desire to spotlight these trailblazers, to share the unheard chronicles of those who’ve made it to the summit. It's not just about the destination, but the journey – the ta ...
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WELCOME TO #Viewsfromdafriendzone PODCAST EVERY SUNDAY AT 5PM! Views from the friend zone is podcast featuring Real Talk Marv, Sinsay, Clifford " Brock" Bonhomme. The podcast discusses Relationships, Social Issues and Living in Social Media Era. Join us as we enjoy Laughs, honest moments and real discussions about issues that affect us every day! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marvens/support
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Raw Podcast by Lightspeed & POH- A podcast series about the highs and lows of running a hospitality business. Each episode our host, Shaun de Vries, will conduct off-the-cuff, unscripted and uncensored interviews with the best in the industry. They’ll discuss their experiences, what they’ve had to sacrifice or overcome to achieve their success, and what keeps them pushing forwards in an industry that has a tendency to both wear down and excite in equal measure. The guests will leave everythi ...
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Join CPA & Entrepreneurial Accountant Salim Omar as he guides the audience through the principles of his "Genius Model", which shows CPA firm owners and accountant & tax practitioners how to make their practice successful.
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The Life I Deserve... sharing creative ideas, inspirational stories, and fresh perspectives, that will empower you, to live your life, to the fullest. Jack Canfield, is known as America's #1 Success Coach. He is the founder of the billion-dollar book brand "Chicken Soup for the Soul". He is a leading authority on Peak Performance and Life Success. And, he is my mentor. The skills that Jack teaches, have had a significant impact on my life. Join me, as I share, what Jack has taught me, and ma ...
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My guests are Entrepreneurs, Executives, Olympians, Artists, and Creatives. Some famous names and some hidden gems. We discuss what success means to each one of them and decode the best parts of their mindset. It is a search for the common threads, principles, and patterns that we can apply to our own lives to become healthier, wealthier, happier, and wiser.
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How Uber Turns Cultural Moments into Social Success
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What does it take to manage social media for a global brand like Uber? We hear the secrets to their social success in this episode with N'Yaisha Aziz, the Global Social Media Lead at Uber, who takes us through Uber’s strategy and approach to building winning campaigns that resonate. Full Episode Details How can we make our social media content reso…
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Reskilling for the Future: Transforming the Workforce with AI
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Are you prepared for the digital transformation wave hitting the distribution industry? Rick Pozniak, president of MOVE78 Solutions, explores the future of digital transformation in distribution. Learn about the strategic importance of digital tools, the impact of AI, and how your company can prepare for the digital revolution. Hosted on Acast. See…
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[Bonus] How Marketing Can Lead the Way with Data
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Data-Driven Decisions is a new limited-series marketing podcast presented by Convince & Convert and shared with our Social Pros listeners. What happens when marketing truly takes the driver's seat with data and insights? In this episode, we hear from Jenn Chase, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President at SAS, a company that operates wi…
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#185 - The Transformed Organization: A Blueprint for Moving to the Product Operating Model - Chris Jones
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“The three change dimensions of the product operating model are changing how you build, changing how you solve problems, and changing how you decide which problems to solve." Chris Jones, Partner at Silicon Valley Product Group (SVPG) and co-author of “TRANSFORMED: Moving to the Product Operating Model,” joins me to discuss how organizations can tr…
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Best Practices for Humanizing your HCM Tech
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In this episode of "Nine to Thrive HR," host Cindi Koetzle engages with Opal Wagnac, Senior VP of Market and Product Strategy at isolved, to discuss the integration of AI in HR practices. A compelling story begins our conversation reaching back to Opal's early journey in the tech industry and her pioneering focus on a retention predictor back in 20…
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Episode 407 Sales Reps, Is This The New "F-Bomb"? July 28, 2024
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There's something all the influencers are saying you should NEVER say during a demo; I say bullsh*t!By Paul Castain
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How to Learn from Trend-Signals & Social-First Content
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Leaning into social-first content can help you connect to the trends that your audience is already engaged with. The key to great social-first content? Being a content consumer yourself, says our guest this week, Byron Stewart, Associate Director of Social Media at Team Epiphany. Full Episode Details By tapping into the current online culture and t…
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[Bonus] How Marketers Can Use Buyer Intent Data
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Data-Driven Decisions is a new limited-series marketing podcast presented by Convince & Convert and shared with our Social Pros listeners. Data is being used more and more to help businesses make the best decisions, in part thanks to the greater selection of tools available to capture it. But what if you struggle to access that first-party data? An…
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#184 - Contract Testing Essentials: A Comprehensive Guide - Lewis Prescott
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“Contract testing is a form of testing where you are verifying two systems have the same shared understanding about the expectations." Lewis Prescott is the coauthor of “Contract Testing in Action”. In this episode, join us to demystify contract testing and its critical role in modern software development. Discover how contract testing ensures reli…
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Episode 406 Creating A Peer To Peer Relationship With Your Prospects July 21, 2024
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How your prospects regard you can influence their behavior and; Can make or break the deal! But HOW do you influence that? In this week's episode of The Sales Playbook Podcast, we're gonna go there!By Paul Castain
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How Brands, Creators, and Communities Can Face the New Social Era
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It’s time to put aside those rigid, long-term social media strategies. Social is changing, and flexibility is the new superpower. In this episode of Social Pros, Jayde Powell, Founder and Head of Creative of Em Dash, shares her tips for brands and creators to achieve success in today’s social era. Full Episode Details As a true “creatorpreneur,” Ja…
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From Buffaloes to Hummingbirds with Dr. Rebecca Corbin - 004
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In this engaging episode, host Wendy Coulter discusses the profound impact of small innovative changes with Dr. Rebecca Corbin, President and CEO of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE). The conversation delves into the 'Hummingbird Effect,' where minor tweaks in branding and marketing lead to significant, often s…
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[Bonus] How Marketers Can Build a Culture of Data and Experimentation
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Data-Driven Decisions is a new limited-series marketing podcast presented by Convince & Convert and shared with our Social Pros listeners. How did this non-marketing but data-driven leader become a Chief Marketing Officer? Shafqat Islam, the CMO of Optimizely, joins this episode of Data-Driven Decisions to share how he’s leading Optimizely’s market…
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#183 - Mastering Team Leadership by Embracing Conflicts and Building Resilience - Hari Haralambiev
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“Strong teams embrace conflict. They use it as a tool, and they have their great way of handling disagreements." Hari Haralambiev is co-founder of SoftSkillsPills.com and author of the leadership newsletter “A Leader’s Tale”. In this episode, we discuss essential elements of team leadership and dynamics. Hari begins by sharing his insights on what …
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Successfully Ever After: Career Growth through Branding
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In this episode of "Nine to Thrive HR," host Cindi Koetzle explores the power of professional branding with guest Chellie Phillips, owner of Successfully Ever After. Chellie shares her transformative career journey, highlighting the importance of personal branding, especially after experiencing a career-changing event. She offers practical tips for…
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Episode 405 How To Use No Oriented Questions July 14, 2024
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Chris Voss has a brilliant set of questions labeled "No oriented questions". In this week's episode of The Sales Playbook Podcast, we get into the tactics, and the psychology behind it, and I provide you with a few cold call openers, cold email templates, and; A cool template you can use when a deal stalls or if you've been ghosted! Here's a link t…
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It’s inevitable. Social media is changing. And if you’re not up to date with the trends, your strategy might be left in the dust. Since Gia Lee, the Chief Strategy Officer at NinetyEight, was last on the show, we wanted to hear about her perspective on the top trends today and how marketers can appeal to Gen Z audiences. Full Episode Details Gia Le…
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The King of Steel Talks AI and Construction Innovation
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Ryan Collier, Director of Business Development at Shickel Corporation, joins the show to discuss how AI is transforming construction, from smarter cost estimation to innovative metal designs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Unlocking Brand Power with The Hummingbird Effect: A Conversation with Cyndy Yu Robinson -003
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In this episode, Wendy Coulter explores the hidden power of branding through the concept of the Hummingbird Effect, which posits that small innovations in branding can lead to significant results. Wendy is joined by Cyndy Yu Robinson, Executive Director of Cramden Institute, and Hannah Jernigan from Hummingbird Creative Group. Cindy shares her care…
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The Small Steps of Success with Wendy Coulter - 002
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In this episode of "The Hummingbird Effect with Wendy Coulter," we turn the tables and interview our host, Wendy Coulter, to delve deeper into what the Hummingbird Effect means to her and how it has shaped her journey and success. Wendy, a seasoned expert in strategic marketing and brand building, shares her experiences and insights on achieving tr…
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Welcome to the first episode of "The Hummingbird Effect with Wendy Coulter." In this premiere episode, Wendy introduces the concept of the Hummingbird Effect and how small innovations in branding can lead to significant transformations for businesses. Wendy is joined by Hannah Jernigan, a team member at Hummingbird, to delve into the journey and ex…
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#182 - Building a Quality-Driven Culture: Enhancing Quality Practices Using QPAM - Janet Gregory & Selena Delesie
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“We have 10 different aspects of quality, and testing is just a subset of activities in the overall quality culture. You need to have a good testing practice, but it’s just a tiny part of quality culture." Janet Gregory and Selena Delesie are the co-authors of “Assessing Agile Quality Practices Using QPAM”. In this episode, we discuss how to elevat…
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Episode 404 The Trap That's Waiting For You In The Second Half July 7, 2024
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The 3rd and 4th quarters are by far THE most misleading quarters and there's a HUGE trap you'll want to avoid, but; It's something you have to adjust immediately or you'll pay dearly for it! This week's episode of The Sales Playbook Podcast is brought to you by our prospecting download. Click HERE for details.…
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What do social pros today need to know about the top platforms to get ahead? We look back at one of our favorite discussions from 2023 that marked 600 episodes of Social Pros! We asked none other than former Social Pros hosts, Jay Baer and Adam Brown, plus previous guest Allison Day, Senior Manager of Social Media at Reddit, to share their insights…
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Toyya Lassere on Authentic, Service-Oriented Leadership
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Toyya Lassere is the Senior Director of Guest & Team Member Experience at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. In this episode, she shares her journey from a life centered on care to a successful career in entertainment management that spans music, film, and professional sports at premier venues, including U.S. Bank Stadium and SoFi Stadium. Toyya…
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[Bonus] How Marketers Can Use Data to Become More Goal-Oriented
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Data-Driven Decisions is a new limited-series marketing podcast presented by Convince & Convert and shared with our Social Pros listeners. How can data help marketing and sales teams achieve their goals? A common mistake some marketers make is not being clear on those goals in the first place. This can lead to marketers and sales teams trying out l…
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#181 - Engineer Your Career and Your Life: Timeless Career Advice and the Power of Small Bets - Louie Bacaj
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“Engineers make this mistake of thinking that if they just do the work, they’re going to be rewarded. But it’s just not how it happens. Be heads down, add the value, do great work, but don’t forget to make the noise." Louie Bacaj is a software engineer and engineering leader who turned entrepreneur. In this episode, Louie shares his unique career j…
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ASO, PEOs and PSPs: What's Missing? It’s Time To Fine-Tune Your Offerings
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In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle speaks with Pragya Gupta, Chief Product Officer at isolved. They discuss the vital roles of ASOs (Administrative Service Organizations), PEOs (Professional Employer Organizations), and PSPs (Payroll Service Providers) in HR today. Pragya shares how isolved's HCM SaaS platform supports these o…
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How Higher Ed Can Do Better on Social for Their Students
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What do students want to see when researching potential schools? It’s a question that all higher education marketers need to ask, and the answers aren’t always obvious. But good news! Our latest research, the 2024 Higher Education Marketing Report, reveals what the data says about student preferences and the strategies of current marketers in the s…
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Sonia Strobel on Sustainable Fisheries and B Corp Certification
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Sonia Strobel is the cofounder and CEO of Skipper Otto, a community supported fishery based in Canada that provides consumers with premium fish and seafood direct from small-scale fishermen (think: CSA for seafood). In this episode, Sonia shares her experience partnering with B Lab on creating more rigorous certification standards for the seafood i…
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[Bonus] How to Drive Impact in Your Organization with Data
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Data-Driven Decisions is a new limited-series marketing podcast presented by Convince & Convert and shared with our Social Pros listeners. How can organizations drive real impact with data? Many organizations already have plenty of data at their fingertips these days, but it’s not just about the data you collect. It’s how you use it. Joining this e…
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#180 - Becoming a Distinguished Engineer, Public Speaking, and Early Retirement - Kelsey Hightower
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“Learn the difference between activities and impact. Sometimes we spend our career trying to get really great at activities. Always ask yourself, what is the impact of the work I’m doing?” From Google Distinguished Engineer to early retirement, Kelsey Hightower has a career journey filled with lessons for tech professionals at every stage. In this …
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Greatest Hits: How Better Half Is Breaking Social Molds
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How do some of the top brands like Netflix, Nike, and Disney drive audience participation and fandom? We find out in this episode, where we look back at one of our favorite conversations from last year with Alyssa Bonanno, the Chief Creative Officer and Founder of next-gen creative agency Better Half. Full Episode Details Audience participation and…
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Alysia Montaño on being an Olympic Athlete and a Mother on a Mission
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Alysia Montaño is an Olympic athlete, a seven-time USA Outdoor Track and Field Champion, an entrepreneur, and a mother. In 2019, Alysia’s op-ed in The New York Times about the inequities in her Nike sponsorship brought worldwide attention to the barriers and career conflicts faced by professional athletes who are athletes and mothers. On Mothers Da…
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[Bonus] How Salesforce Builds a Culture of Data-Driven Decision-Making
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Data-Driven Decisions is a new limited-series marketing podcast presented by Convince & Convert and shared with our Social Pros listeners. How do you compare with your peers? It’s a question that every marketer asks, and data is the trick to removing the guesswork from that answer. But finding the right data to benchmark yourself against your peers…
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#179 - Bottlenecks of Scaleups - Tim Cochran & Kennedy Collins
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“As a startup, as a scaleup, you often get one chance. If the first impression is something that’s slow, doesn’t work, is down entirely, people will move on and go find some other way to solve that problem." Tim Cochran and Kennedy Collins are the co-authors of the “Bottlenecks of Scaleups” series published on Martin Fowler’s website. In this episo…
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The Power of Inclusion: Dr. Carol Parker Walsh’s Strategies for Success
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In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle welcomes Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, an award-winning executive coach, personal brand strategist, and TEDx speaker. Dr Parker Walsh sets the stage with R. Roosevelt Thomas’ powerful, yet simple, story “The Giraffe and the Elephant”. This jump starts further discussion into inclusive leadership/wo…
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