Best Dr. Cynthia Howard Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 180 - Jennifer Yepez-Blundell, Co-founder and COO of Drafted 30:26

5d ago30:26

30:26

In episode 180, Erik and Kerel met with Jennifer Yepez-Blundell, co-founder and COO of Drafted, who discusses balancing her role as a mother, wife, and entrepreneur in Texas. She emphasizes the importance of being present for her children and maintaining her marriage. Jennifer shares her career journey, from being a collegiate athlete to founding D…

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Ep 179 -Dr. Marcus Collins, professor, best-selling author, and keynote speaker 32:53

21d ago32:53

32:53

In episode 179, Erik and Kerel had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Marcus Collins, a renowned professor, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and chief strategy officer.Dr. Collins offered a fascinating look at how culture, human behavior, and marketing intersect. His journey, combined with his academic and professional experiences, gives him a u…

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Ep 178 - Grouchy Greg Watkins, Founder at AllHipHop.com 48:04

3M ago48:04

48:04

In episode 178, Erik and Kerel sit down with Grouchy Greg Watkins, Founder at AllHipHop.com, a trusted source for daily hip hop news, videos, rumors, entertainment, features and more founded in 1998 by Grouchy Greg and Chuck Creekmur. Greg was born in Albany, NY to a black father and white mother, who eventually moved their family to Delaware. Ther…

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Ep 177 - Cynthia Morgan Jenkins, Head of Supplier Diversity, Managing Partner at GroupM 28:08

3M ago28:08

28:08

In episode 177, Erik and Kerel talk with Cynthia Morgan Jenkins, Head of Supplier Diversity and Managing Partner at GroupM, the world's leading media investment company. Cynthia was born and raised in Long Island by two parents who grew up in the Deep South of North Carolina. She was a dancer through and through until one day she got injured and he…

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Ep 176 - featuring Carrie Bloxson and Kolt Bloxson Pitts 28:33

4M ago28:33

28:33

In episode 176, Kerel talks with sisters Carrie Bloxson, Chief DEI Officer at Hachette Book Group USA & UK, and Kolt Bloxson Pitts, Founding Executive Director at Miles Ahead Charter School. They discuss their family’s upbringing as Carrie being the oldest of four and Kolt being the youngest, how their childhoods differed and the impacts of their e…

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507: Unlocking Business Succession: The Power of ESOPs with Keith Butcher 24:48

4M ago24:48

24:48

In an interview with Jason Hartman, Keith Butcher, founder of Butcher Joseph, discusses business succession and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). With many business owners approaching retirement, ESOPs offer a tax-efficient way to transition ownership to employees. This model enhances employee retention and loyalty, providing long-term retire…

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Ep 175 - Tech is the great equalizer with Anika Howard 26:25

5M ago26:25

26:25

In episode 175, Erik and Kerel talk with Anika Howard, President and Chief Executive Officer at Wondr Nation. Anika was born to two student activists in New Orleans and soon moved to Washington D.C. where it was safer and they could help more activists be protected while they worked to integrate schools and museums in the US. She fell in love with …

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Ep 174 - Ashley Holmes, Head of Marketing at LUMA Partners 27:35

5M ago27:35

27:35

In episode 174, Erik and Kerel talk with Ashley Holmes, Head of Marketing at LUMA Partners. LUMA Partners is the leading investment bank focused on digital media and marketing, composed of bankers and also trusted strategic advisors who have been around the block a few times. As an only child to a single mother growing up in Queens, NY, Ashley lear…

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Ep 173 - Lan Phan, Author of #DoThisDaily and CEO at community of SEVEN 29:32

6M ago29:32

29:32

In episode 173, Erik and Kerel talk with return guest Lan Phan, Author of #DoThisDaily and CEO at community of SEVEN about her personal journey of writing a book about her life experiences of growing up in a family of Vietnamese refugees in California, working her way up to the C-suite at Fortune Magazine, eventually being laid off in the pandemic,…

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Ep 172 -Afshan Nasseri, Founder & CEO at Aam Creative 26:02

6M ago26:02

26:02

In episode 172, Kerel has a solo conversation with Afshan Nasseri, Founder & CEO at Aam Creative, a multicultural marketing agency which she founded in 2021. Afshan was born in Montreal, Canada to parents from India and Iran, eventually moving to a suburb of Boston, later returning to Montreal for university. Her upbringing in such a multicultural …

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Ep 171 - Crystal Foote, Award-Winning Marketer, Author and DE&I Champion 24:16

7M ago24:16

24:16

In episode 171, Erik and Kerel have a conversation with Crystal Foote, an Award-Winning Marketer, Author and DE&I Champion who is also the Founder of NMSDC and WBENC-certified Digital Culture Group and Head of Multicultural Solutions at Performance Marketing company Digital Remedy focused on Inclusive Advertising. Crystal was born in Oakland, CA, r…

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Ep 170 - Culture is the heart and soul of the organization featuring Kim "Kimfer" Flanery-Rye 30:13

7M ago30:13

30:13

In episode 170, Kerel flies solo and has a conversation with Kim "Kimfer" Flanery-Rye, Founder, Principal DEI and Culture Practitioner, owner of Inclusion Equals, a go-to resource for learning and growth around racism, sexism, ageism, ableism and beyond and also the new owner of The F Bomb Breakfast Club, a peer support community for women, femmes,…

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Ep 169 - Why I do what I do featuring Kristen V. Carter 27:42

8M ago27:42

27:42

In episode 169, Erik and Kerel talk with Kristen V. Carter, Executive Producer, Podcaster and Speaker, about her current project Gospel Live, working with great names like Henry Louis Gates Jr., her 22 years in the entertainment industry, creating the brand “Trust Your Magic” and more. Kristen grew up with five generations of family in Newark, New …

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Ep 168 - Building brands that advance humanity forward w/ Willow Hill 26:44

8M ago26:44

26:44

In episode 168, Erik and Kerel talk with Willow Hill, the Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder of Scout Lab, a creative communications agency specializing in branding, communications, and campaigns that guide brands who are at their inflection points toward a future we want to live in, bringing together purpose and profit. Willow gives so much cre…

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Ep 167 - A Black Executive Perspective w/ Tony Tidbit 37:31

9M ago37:31

37:31

In episode 167, Kerel talks with Tony Tidbit, a business executive and Founder and Host of the Black Executive Perspective Podcast where Tony peels back the layers of intersectionality, systemic racism, and other challenging issues shrouding the experiences of Black professionals in America's corporate environment. Tony started his career in sales …

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Ep 166 - Tricia Montalvo Timm, Board member, investor, DEI Leader and author 24:49

10M ago24:49

24:49

In episode 166, Erik and Kerel talk with Tricia Montalvo Timm, Board member, investor, DEI Leader and author of bestseller “Embrace the Power of You” about embracing and accepting yourself, achieving higher levels of success in work and life, and surrounding yourself with inspirational people. Tricia was born in Los Angeles to two immigrant parents…

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506: Navigating the Storm: A CEO's Tale of Business Triumph in Turbulent Times 20:45

10M ago20:45

20:45

Jason interviews Johnny Serpilla, former President of Camping World, about his book, "Life is Hard, but I'll be Okay", and his experiences in leadership and business. Johnny emphasizes the importance of approaching life with one heart and mind, the role of gratitude in leadership, and the impact of personal problems on work. Johnny also discusses t…

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Ep 165 - Michael Roca, Executive Director, Elevate at Omnicom Media Group 38:54

11M ago38:54

38:54

In episode 165, Erik and Kerel talk with Michael Roca, Executive Director, Elevate at Omnicom Media Group. In their conversation, Michael shares his story of growing up in Queens, New York, as the youngest of four boys and children of Guatemalan parents, how they assimilated to the Latin and American cultures, how he still stays connected with thos…

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Ep 164 - Claudia Romo Edelman, Founder at We Are All Human 29:22

11M ago29:22

29:22

In episode 164, Kerel talks with Claudia Romo Edelman, Founder at We Are All Human, a non-profit organization that has a single purpose to remind people that we belong to the same human family. Claudia was born in Mexico City to two parents, both basketball players, she was surrounded by strong females, learned discipline and other successful trait…

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Ep 163 - Doug Melville, Author of ‘Invisible Generals' 43:34

12M ago43:34

43:34

In episode 163, Erik and Kerel talk with Doug Melville, a DEI executive and author of ‘Invisible Generals,' a story about America's first two black generals, a father and a son, who helped integrate the military, create and command the Tuskegee Airmen, and beyond. Doug grew up with a majority mixed race family, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, went to S…

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Ep 162 - NoorJehan Tourte, Group SVP, Strategic Planner at Area 23 31:43

1y ago31:43

31:43

In episode 162, Erik and Kerel talk with NoorJehan Tourte, Group SVP, Strategic Planner at Area 23, a healthcare advertising agency about growing up in the Mojave Desert with her Indian family and community, moving to LA proper at 15, and being exposed to so many more people and cultures which really influenced how she lives her life and works toda…

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Ep 161 - Maria Morukian, CEO at MSM Global Consulting 40:49

1y ago40:49

40:49

In episode 161, Erik and Kerel talk with Maria Morukian, CEO at MSM Global Consulting, a company offering a unique approach to organizational culture change by empowering organizations to achieve greater success through embracing equity, diversity and inclusivity. They talk about Maria’s multicultural upbringing, how that has inspired and impacted …

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Ep 160 - Lynne d Johnson, Content Director at AdMonsters 31:18

1y ago31:18

31:18

In episode 160, Erik and Kerel talk with Lynne D. Johnson, Content Director at AdMonsters, about her childhood - born and raised in New York to her mom and dad. Her dad who was in the military taught her discipline, made her make her bed a certain way, her grandmother made her and her siblings polish silver, and other ways that made Lynne the woman…

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Ep 159 - Shalita Grant, Founder and CEO of Four Naturals Hair 47:29

1y ago47:29

47:29

In episode 159, Erik and Kerel talk with Shalita Grant, Founder and CEO of Four Naturals Hair, a company designed to care for type 4 hair, about her upbringing, how it made her tough and resilient, eventually taking her to a full ride at Juilliard at 17, going on to Broadway and nominated for a Tony, to becoming a series regular on NCIS: New Orlean…

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Ep 158 - Mita Mallick, Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact at Carta 24:05

1y ago24:05

24:05

In episode 158, Erik and Kerel talk with Mita Mallick, Head of Inclusion, Equity, and Impact at Carta, for her second time as a guest on MRP, about her new book coming out October 3rd, “Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths to Transform Your Workplace” and her podcast, “Brown Table Talk” with friend and co-host, Dee C. Marshall. Mita dives into t…

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1H 2023 Recap 30:44

1y ago30:44

30:44

Erik and Kerel recap podcast and industry highlights from the first half of 2023.Follow Us:Newsletter: bitly.com/2QLEY8ULinkedin: bit.ly/2ZZUBxGTwitter: bit.ly/2Qp0SzKInstagram: bit.ly/2QLfEQcBy Minority Report Podcast

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Ep 157 - Karna Crawford, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Marqeta 31:48

1+ y ago31:48

31:48

In episode 157, Erik and Kerel talk with Karna Crawford, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Marqeta, the world's first modern card issuing platform. Karna was born in DC, raised in Indianapolis, moved to Atlanta, and eventually found herself at Tulane University studying biomedical engineering and switching to marketing. Growing up watching her mom …

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505: Protecting Your Online Reputation: Expert Insights from Matt Earle | Reputation.ca 27:38

1+ y ago27:38

27:38

In this interview, Matt Earle from Reputation.ca discusses the problem of online reputation damage and how it can affect individuals and businesses. When negative or false information appears in Google search results, it can harm a person's reputation. Reputation.ca focuses on deleting harmful content whenever possible, but it's challenging when de…

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Ep 156 - Ayanna Lott-Pollard, Executive Director at Resilient Coders 31:57

1+ y ago31:57

31:57

In episode 156, Erik and Kerel talk with Ayanna Lott-Pollard, Executive Director at Resilient Coders, whose mission is social justice through economic empowerment through educating black and brown folks from low income communities to become software engineers. Ayanna is West Philadelphia, born and raised, just like her parents, is the oldest of 4 s…

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Ep 155 - Karen Vega, Vice President, Audience Impact & Intelligence at Paramount Advertising 34:09

1+ y ago34:09

34:09

In episode 155, Erik and Kerel talk with Karen Vega, Vice President, Audience Impact & Intelligence at Paramount Advertising, a branch of Paramount, a company that develops strategic and collaborative solutions that connect their partners to their diverse, passionate fan base. Karen was born in Colombia, migrated to the states at 13 years old and a…

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Ep 154 - Tenisha Griggs, VP, Head of Global Media at Terminus 35:36

1+ y ago35:36

35:36

In episode 154, Erik and Kerel talk with Tenisha Griggs, VP, Head of Global Media at Terminus, a company that combines intent and web-engagement data with industry-leading b2b digital advertising capabilities to build brand awareness. Tenisha is originally from Detroit, Michigan but made her way to Atlanta with a full ride to Georgia Tech for track…

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Ep 153 - Live from AdMonsters PubForum - Chris Contreras, Chief Customer Officer at MNTN 29:09

1+ y ago29:09

29:09

In episode 153 live from AdMonsters PubForum Miami, Erik and Kerel talk with Chris Contreras, Chief Customer Officer at MNTN. Chris was first born American after his parents moved to the United States from the Dominican Republic. He comes from a long line of well-acclaimed family members, his father who taught himself English and practiced medicine…

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Ep 152 - Jessica Lee-Wen, Chief Marketing Officer at Thrive FP 25:16

1+ y ago25:16

25:16

In episode 152, Erik and Kerel talk with Jessica Lee-Wen, Chief Marketing Officer at Thrive FP, a company focused on investing in real estate while also doing good in the community. Jessica was first generation-born Canadian, born to her mom and dad who are both from China who met in Vancouver and had her and her brother. Her mother, a pharmacist c…

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Ep 151 - Luis Romero - Senior Vice President, Head Of Sales North America at The Guardian US 34:36

2y ago34:36

34:36

In episode 151, Erik and Kerel talk with Luis Romero, Senior Vice President and Head of Sales North America at The Guardian US, the world’s leading liberal site in information and news. Luis grew up in New York City to two parents who immigrated from Ecuador. They often had various family members staying with them, in addition to his younger brothe…

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Ep 150 - Justin Barton, SVP of Digital Strategy & Partnerships at Black Enterprise 27:19

2y ago27:19

27:19

In episode 150, Erik and Kerel talk with Justin Barton, SVP of Digital Strategy & Partnerships at Black Enterprise, a digital resource for black entrepreneurs, black-owned businesses, and career, tech, and money content for black people. Justin was born in Brooklyn, NY to his mother and father who were both educators in New York. He eventually went…

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EP 32: WAIT, Why Am I Talking? (Radical Ways To Manage Communication in a Digital World) 24:52

2y ago24:52

24:52

Most of us would agree that email is not always an effective way to communicate. Of the 300 billion emails that go out every day, a staggering 55% is spam. Even the emails that we opt into are usually inconsequential and only serve to distract us. And yet this mode of communication continues to dominate our working lives, with the average office wo…

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EP 31: How To Build Grit and Tenacity in Your Team 31:25

2y ago31:25

31:25

How can you lead a company if your employees are constantly positioned with one foot in and one foot out? How can grit help you to fortify yourself as a leader? On this episode of Work Smart Club, Dr. Cynthia Howard shares strategies aimed at building grit and tenacity in your teams. We talk about the dilution of vision and how leading without visi…

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EP 30: How Can Leaders Improve Their Team's Relationships at Work 31:40

2y ago31:40

31:40

One of the defining characteristics of the era in which we currently find ourselves is increased worry, sadness, and loneliness. This trend was already appearing before the arrival of the pandemic but was undoubtedly enhanced by the move to a remote landscape and a general loss of human connection at work and beyond. We have seen a rise in dissatis…

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Ep 149 - Detavio Samuels, CEO at REVOLT 30:01

2y ago30:01

30:01

In episode 149, Kerel Cooper talks with Detavio Samuels, CEO at REVOLT, a Black-owned and operated multimedia platform servicing content 24/7 across digital, linear, and live media channels.Detavio shares his excitement with the changes he witnessed at The REVOLT Summit held in September 2022 in Atlanta, GA, the impact being made on black culture b…

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EP 29: How Leaders Build Resilience in This Tumultuous Climate 27:59

2y ago27:59

27:59

Welcome back to the Work Smart Club, we’re thrilled to have you with us! Today, we will be discussing how to be a resilient leader in order to coach your team effectively. We talk about how being in survival mode has forced us to approach work differently and how some leaders are ignoring what leadership is actually about. People need to be inspire…

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Ep 148 - Guy Griggs, Vice President of National Sales at The New York Times 37:16

2y ago37:16

37:16

In episode 148, Erik and Kerel talk with Guy Griggs, Vice President of National Sales at The New York Times. Guy was born and raised in Long Island, New York, went to school at James Madison University in Virginia, moved back to NY after graduation and hasn’t left. His parents, both educators, cared very deeply about his education which has provide…

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EP 28: Meeting Makeover: Tips to Increase Energy and Effectiveness in Your Meeting 32:13

2y ago32:13

32:13

Today in the Work Smart Club, we are giving your meetings a makeover. In this episode, we discuss some studies that show that meetings are often not that productive, the number one reason meetings fail, and why meetings require planning and a clear goal and outcome. We also talk about why having a meeting to convey information is a terrible idea, w…

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EP 27: What To Do About Gossip (Especially When It’s About You!) 23:42

2y ago23:42

23:42

Welcome to another episode of the Work Smart Club podcast. Today we discuss all things gossip and how to handle it; particularly when it’s about you. We look into the interesting origin of gossip, what it is exactly, its damaging consequences, and why it is a symptom of a bigger problem that needs to be addressed. Gossip is not something you can al…

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EP 26: Let’s Talk Flow – What It Is and How to Get More Of It 21:10

2y ago21:10

21:10

Have you found yourself procrastinating on the things you need to get done? Or perhaps you try and do everything at once so you finish faster? Today on the Work Smart Club, we are discussing what flow is and how to get more of it! Tuning in, you’ll hear all about what flow is, why it is an effortless state of being, how you know you’re experiencing…

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EP 25: From Expert to Leader: It is an Inside Job 25:25

2y ago25:25

25:25

We’re back with the Work Smart Club and, today, we are sticking with last week’s theme of progressing into a new role with a new emphasis on transitioning from an expert to a leader. Becoming a leader requires a unique set of skills and a common misconception is that, as a leader, you can always do things your way. We discuss how leaders need to le…

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Ep 147 - Mary Myers, Author, Speaking & Co-Founder 17:58

2y ago17:58

17:58

In episode 147, Erik and Kerel talk with Mary Myers, Author of African Born: An American Story. Mary was born in Ethiopia and had multiple scholarship opportunities that brought her to the United States right after high school graduation. With no connections, no family or friends, and no roadmap, she sought out the freedom that she once craved back…

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EP 24: Leverage Your Past. Do Not Revive It 26:08

2y ago26:08

26:08

Today on the Work Smart club we talk about transitioning into a new role and why it’s important to leverage your past rather than reviving it. In this new, digital age, we need new ways of thinking about work, leadership, and the common traps that we fall into when entering a new position. We discuss why you shouldn’t push for solutions without ful…

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504: How to Self-Publish Your Book! Chandler Bolt, Self-Publishing School 20:36

2y ago20:36

20:36

A book is the new business card and a great way to grow your business! Chandler Bolt is an investor, advisor, the CEO of Self-Publishing School & SelfPublishing.com, and the author of 6 bestselling books including his most recent book titled “Published.” Self-Publishing School is an INC 5000 company the last 3 years in a row as one of the 5,000 fas…

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EP 23: Persistence: What Is It And When Do You Pivot? 23:54

2y ago23:54

23:54

Welcome back to another episode of the Work Smart Club. The idea of persistence is often mixed up with tenacity. Today we explore why persistence and tenacity are different, why persistence and optimism should be core competencies, the dangers of pessimism, and the importance of focus and incubating your thoughts. We also look at some examples of p…

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EP 22: R.E.S.P.E.C.T: A Different Take On What It Means To Me 22:01

2y ago22:01

22:01

Aretha Franklin had the right idea about respect when she said “find out what it means to me!” Today on the Work Smart Club, we are looking at a different take on what respect means to us in the workplace. We discuss why respect needs a refresh and how a lack thereof affects productivity and profit. We also delve into a few definitions of what resp…

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