Best Michele Pfannenstiel DVM Podcasts (2024)

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So long and thanks for all the fish 8:01

2+ y ago8:01

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That's all folks! The podcast is being archived as we move on to new things in Food Safety University. All episodes will be archived within Food Safety University. It's been a great 4 year run of talking food safety, entrepreneurship and coaching. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you've done. For the hours you spent listening and the q…

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Your Exit Action Plan: A Webinar with Kate Vriner of Subelt Business Advisors 1:02:19

2+ y ago1:02:19

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Kate and I recorded this webinar in February because we both deeply believe that in order to get where you want to go (ie...selling for a lot of money) you actually need the map now. Pens, paper, you know the drill! This was a great webinar chock full of awesome information. You can find Kate on LinkedIn You can schedule a call to talk to her here.…

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Interview with Michael Klemmer of Aerial Resupply Coffee 21:15

2+ y ago21:15

21:15

Michael is a veteran on a mission to share coffee. So clearly I had to have him on the podcast. He's got a great deal of information to share about food entrepreneurship. You can find Michael on LinkedIn (follow him, his posts are awesome) And here's the website to get the coffee!!

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The Keys to Innovation: Wrapping it All Together 20:56

2+ y ago20:56

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We've learned about resourcing, finding helpful help and letting time pass to gain experience. How do we wrap this all together to make sure innovation actually happens?

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The Keys to Innovation: Time 18:58

2+ y ago18:58

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We all want results now. We want innovation now. We want our dreams to come true now. That's such a human thing to want. But here is the thing, time is a construct and we are not in charge of time passing. We are only in charge of our experience as time passes. Your innovation strategy must incorporate time, because it will pass, but, you can't for…

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The Keys to Innovation: Support 23:19

2+ y ago23:19

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Finding support so that you can innovate is an inside job. Last week we discussed resourcing yourself. Building your self trust is the first step...but it is also a means to an end. You must be in the capacity to receive in order to innovate. What does that even mean? It means that if you want support...you have to be open to accepting it. When oth…

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The Keys to Innovation: Resourcing 21:40

2+ y ago21:40

21:40

The first step in innovation as we covered briefly last week is resourcing. What do I mean by resourcing? I mean tuning into yourself so you can find exactly what you need in yourself. Resourcing yourself is finding a place of safety from which you can accomplish anything. There are reasons that you don't feel safe inside yourself, trauma, past exp…

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The Keys to Innovation: Setting the Stage in Food Manufacturing 18:05

2+ y ago18:05

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Welcome to our series on innovation. As you can imagine, we are going to cover innovation somewhat differently. Most people talking about innovation in the CPG space are talking about product, packaging or other very specific projects. I get that, it is really important to do that sort of innovation. But...that's not what I am talking about in this…

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We Never Run Out of Time: Building for your Future 16:41

2+ y ago16:41

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In our series on time, we've looked at the way I manage and think about my time. Today...I want you to build a future where you have a great relationship with time. Then, enroll in Food Safety University and let's get to work On Tuesday 25 Jan 2022 I am hosting a webinar discussing on farm processing. Register here: https://www.foodsafetyuniversity…

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Interview with Ben Buchanan of Unified Fields 35:07

2+ y ago35:07

35:07

On farm processing! You've got questions...we've got answers. This week's episode is all about what you wish you knew about The regulations...USDA? State? Custom Exempt? (retail exempt isn't a thing in on farm slaughter, so we aren't covering it) Your facility...Build, buy, retrofit? Where on earth do I start? Your business...Businesses make money,…

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We Never Run Out of Time: Running Your Business Today 11:28

2+ y ago11:28

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As we have covered in this course on time...time is a construct. But you've got to still get stuff done today. What does that look like? Look, you can complain you don't have enough time...or you can do something about it. Do something about it. You'll feel better. Ready to get to work? https://www.foodsafetyuniversity.com and book a call.…

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We Never Run Out of Time: Your Past and Your Relationship with Time 13:51

2+ y ago13:51

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Time is a cultural concept. We learn time from our families and our cultures. In today's episode we focus on what those stories are. This week, I invite you to look closely at what you tell yourself about time. What are the stories? What are the facts? Is what you are telling yourself about time helpful?…

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We Never Run Out of Time: Time Management isn't What You Think It Is 17:46

2+ y ago17:46

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Welcome to the podcast series on time and time management Today, we are going to discuss what time management is and what it isn't. Time is an asset in your business you create with...assets in your business. And what are those assets? 1. Your brain 2. The brains of the people around you 3. The trust and credibility you've built up over time 4. You…

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Money Mindset with Erin Pirro #2 30:46

2+ y ago30:46

30:46

What if there were easier ways to talk about money? How might you be brave to the conversation? Join me this week with Erin Pirro as we cover some more awesome money mindset conversations And when you are ready to dive deeper...click over to Erin's Money Mindsets handout and get working on those questions!…

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Interview with Erin Pirro part 1- Money mindset 26:35

2+ y ago26:35

26:35

What if...conversations this year around your holiday table were even EASIER than politics. Let's talk money. Cause right now, that is an easier conversation than politics...amiright? What are the key questions to unlocking your money mindset and why does it matter. Join me and Erin as we dive in. Then...hop over to https://plan.erinpirro.com/money…

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Interview with Karen Talley of Hatch Richmond 25:53

2+ y ago25:53

25:53

I am so excited about this week's podcast because I am interviewing a fantastic client. Karen is the QA Manager at Hatch Richmond and has been in FSU for 6 months now. Come listen to what it is like being in FSU and being a client. The transformation is amazing. Would you like to work with me? Go check out Food Safety University and download our 12…

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Trauma and toxic cultures- Accountability as a Solution 22:51

2+ y ago22:51

22:51

We've spent a lot of time talking about trauma and toxic culture on this series. Last week we covered Emotional Intelligence as a solution, and this week we are talking about accountability. It is very hard to have a toxic culture if you also have a culture of accountability. What does accountability look like? Well, the good news is that in a comp…

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Trauma and toxic cultures- Emotional Intelligence as a Solution 23:47

2+ y ago23:47

23:47

This week's episode is about emotional intelligence as a solution to toxic workplace cultures and trauma. We've now spent several episodes discussing the problem of trauma and toxic workplace cultures. I think you get it! Now, what can people do about it? We can learn about what happens with our emotions and then make choices about how we act. Ther…

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Trauma and toxic cultures- Common toxic patterns at work 19:00

2+ y ago19:00

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What are the common toxic patterns we see at work? Communication that is confusing or nonexistent or charged with emotion Policies and procedures are announced and intermittently reinforced Toxic leadership...people who just are all about themselves and their power at any layer of the organization Negativity/gossip/snark You have physical symptoms …

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Trauma and Toxic Workplace Culture: How we got here 26:22

2+ y ago26:22

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Did you know that you are not broken and you don't need fixing? I know I have said that before, but I am saying it again. You aren't in a toxic culture because you did something wrong. Today we discuss the journey to wholeness that we've gotten separated from. Then, we discuss how that happened and where in the anatomy of our nervous system our exp…

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Trauma and Toxic Workplace Culture: What is Trauma 29:03

2+ y ago29:03

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Today we are going to further our exploration around trauma and toxic workplace culture with a discussion on what trauma is and what it isn't. Food manufacturing is often the employer of last resort for people and it is important that managers understand how people are coming to them, to work. Trauma is too much, too fast or too little over too lon…

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Trauma and Toxic Workplace Culture: Series intro 25:00

2+ y ago25:00

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Over the course of my years working in the food manufacturing industry, it's become very apparent to me that we need to talk about trauma and toxic workplace cultures. Because they have everything to do with food safety. Traumatized people can not do their jobs well for the long term. The Great Resignation? People escaping toxic workplace culture. …

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Interview with Erin Austin 26:39

2+ y ago26:39

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I am constantly on the look out for coaches and consultants who can help my customers. And YOU are my customer. Your business will have an endpoint. And, can we please agree that it is NOT going to be you dropping dead on the factory floor? To make sure your business is worth something to someone at some point...you need to start NOW to figure out …

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Getting 1% better at your Product 22:43

3y ago22:43

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You do NOT need a whole product overhaul in order to improve your product. Today's episode is all about how to improve your product so that your customer (which includes your auditors and inspectors my friend!) has a better experience of your company and your food. It starts with the specification of course. So, let's dive in from there. Ready to w…

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Getting 1% Better at Your Processes 18:38

3y ago18:38

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Getting 1% better at process usually means...applying a process to your process. So let's do that. You are ready for this level of rigor in your business. Using The Proofing Box and the six step process, you are going to find out just how doable great processes are. And...as always...pen and paper at the ready. Book a call with me, and let's talk a…

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Getting 1% better at your People 24:03

3y ago24:03

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People are the cornerstone of your organization. What if you could get better and understanding them and managing them? I've got a process for you to do just that. We are going to bring out STRIVE and ask some hard questions about your people this week. And...as always...pen and paper at the ready. Book a call with me, and let's talk about working …

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Getting 1% better at HACCP 20:46

3y ago20:46

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You can get better at HACCP. And you don't have to do it all at once. Just one step at a time. That's what we are talking about today. How do you get 1% better? Let's start with the 12 steps! It always starts there. Grab a pen and paper...you'll want to take notes for this one. And when you are ready, let's talk. Book a call here.…

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Introduction to getting 1% better...AKA, it's ok to go a little easier on yourself 17:19

3y ago17:19

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Welcome to the next series! Over the next several weeks I am going to be covering getting 1% better. What do I mean? An how does 1% better look in an every day life? Go get James Clear's Atomic Habits if you want a really great book that will also guide you along.

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Enterprise Resource Planning Part 2 59:08

3y ago59:08

59:08

Welcome back to the podcast. This week's episode is a continuation of my conversation with Charlie Tidd on Enterprise Resource Planning. Last week we covered the decision making of whether an ERP is even right for you. This week, we are covering the nitty gritty. What does implementation planning look like? How about implementation itself? Then of …

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Enterprise Resource Planning Part 1 34:36

3y ago34:36

34:36

Enterprise Resource Planning is so popular...there are billboards for it. Kinda weird for such a niche piece of software. That's why this week and next, I am bringing you my favorite expert...Charlie Tidd! You've met Charlie before, we've talked Lean, 5S and other sorts of manufacturing best practices. Today, Charlie and I are talking about ERP sys…

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Money Mindset for Food Business CEOs: Doing the money thing: Paying for People 21:49

3y ago21:49

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People are people and why should it be? That is a line from one of my favorite Depeche Mode songs (of the same name) People aren't going to do what we want all the time, they are going to do things that are great some of the time. And we, as employers, pay for all of it. How do you WANT to think about all that? Let's dive into all of that as we loo…

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Money Mindset for Food Business CEOs: Doing the money thing: Paying for Stuff 21:21

3y ago21:21

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There are a lot of ways to pay for stuff. You have figured a LOT of them out. But do you know ALL.THE.WAYS. you are paying for stuff? Probably not. I get it, both the money and the stuff can be overwhelming, so let's get on that! Then...go over to Food Safety University and let's get started.

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Money Mindset for Food Business CEOs: Doing the money thing: Paying for Money 20:45

3y ago20:45

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Are you ok with paying for money? Because paying for money is called debt. Debt is NOT a dirty word. Debt creates wealth, it creates opportunity and it is an excellent way to build a business. What is NOT GREAT is the self trash talk that comes along WITH the debt. That is what causes all the drama. Listen in and let me help you figure that out. Th…

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Money Mindset for Food Business CEOs: The mindset for money management in food manufacturing 22:02

3y ago22:02

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Money management can not come with a messed up mindset. At least not with any success. So, if the first thing that happens to you when you think about money is you shut down or your mind races...then this is the episode for you.

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Money Mindset for Food Business CEOs: What problem are you solving? 20:18

3y ago20:18

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You have your team assembled. Now what? You need to figure out what problem are you solving? Revenue, Expense, Profit? Dig out your P/L and let's get to work Then come check out www.dirigofoodsafety.com and let's book a call about working together.

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Money Mindset for Food Business CEOs: Putting together your money team 21:50

3y ago21:50

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There are 5 to 6 KEY people on your money team. 3 of those are gonna surprise you. 3 are going to ask the questions that need asking 1 is going to give you the data you didn't know you needed to drive great decision making. 1 is going to drive a perspective shift that will make all the difference. Who are they? Tune in and find out, then click over…

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Introduction to Money Mindset for Food Business CEOs series 21:41

3y ago21:41

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This summer we are going to change how you think about money. Less panic, more space and more money. Today's episode is all on the upcoming series and I give you one key exercise to start the summer off right. Tune in and take notes. Interested in more? Come check us out at Dirigo Food Safety

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Food Safety University Episode 46- Interview with Vikki Louise of Timehackers 27:48

3y ago27:48

27:48

How are you at managing your time? Did you know that time is a construct? IT IS TOTALLY MADE UP. And so are your bull^&%$ excuses for why you don't have time. Learn about it ALL here with the amazing coach Vikki Louise. We talk about what time hacking is and how to use it. We are talking about what it costs to waste your time. This episode will ser…

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Episode 45- The New Plant Manager - A 'What If' FAQ For Managers 24:31

3y ago24:31

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This episode is all about that ONE famous question that can throw our train of thought directly off the track: 'What if...?' Today, we'll discuss some common questions that new plant managers ask themselves and, in turn, lose time, happiness and productivity. Join us!

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FSU Episode 44- Food Manufacturing Leadership Series Final Episode! Supply chain 21:57

3y ago21:57

21:57

What an interesting set of podcasts we've had. I now have people emailing me and saying "Dr. P! I did my who before how question and OMG everything worked" So.much.fun. On this, the last episode of the series, we are talking supply chain. Because someone has to. Folks, the supply chain in local foods is, as my NCOIC used to say "tore up from the fl…

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FSU Episode 42- Food Manufacturers Leadership Series- Equipment 24:42

3y ago24:42

24:42

Just picture it...you have a gleaming new piece of equipment arriving tomorrow. You've got everything planned and the installation is going to work flawlessly. The tech is already in town, training your employees, and the maintenance crew is all set for the new equipment to arrive and be integrated into the production space. And now your reality...…

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Episode 41 - The New Plant Manager - 360 degree Accountability 27:23

3y ago27:23

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Accountability certainly has an impact on productivity and your bottom line. But what if I told you that productivity was the least important result of implementing personal responsibility in your workplace? Listen in for my easy-to-follow plan for managing by leveraging your team's strengths, and building a culture of 360 degree accountability - f…

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FSU Episode 40 Food Manufacturing Leadership Series- Corrective Actions 20:51

3y ago20:51

20:51

Do you avoid writing your corrective actions? I have so many clients who do. And they avoid it because of one thing. This episode will cover that one thing in depth and show you a way to deal with it. This episode will change the trajectory of your facility and your life

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FSU Episode 39 - The New Plant Manager - The Meeting Schedule 31:26

3y ago31:26

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Meetings can often feel like unfocused downtime that takes us away from production. What if your meetings could be short, sweet, focused and to the point? They can be, and in today's episode, we'll discuss the WHO and the HOW. First it's important to discuss who we want to be while leading these meetings. As it turns out, regularly scheduled meetin…

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FSU Episode 38 - Food Manufacturing Leadership series - New Markets...who before how 22:42

3y ago22:42

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When should you lead your company into new markets? And, what the heck do I mean by a new market any way? There are 2 kinds of new markets, which we cover in the podcast... But, there's the THINKING first, before the charging into a new market. What are the questions you need to ask yourself? Get more goodness here...www.dirigofoodsafety.com…

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Episode 37 - The New Plant Manager pt 8, The Training Program 21:15

3y ago21:15

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Have you ever found yourself thinking, 'What if we spend all this time and money training our employees, and they leave for another company?' If so, I would answer you with 'Well, what if we DON'T train them, and they stay?' A robust training program is highly beneficial to your bottom line, but more importantly, is a huge foundational block for bu…

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Episode 36 - Food Manufacturing Leadership series- Expansion...who before how 22:18

3y ago22:18

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What if your expansion project...what is next on the horizon for you in terms of floors, walls and ceilings, your new equipment, your new footprint ...came from your highest and best self? What if the question isn't...how am I going to find the money? But rather...who am I going to be? That my friend...is magic.…

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FSU Episode 35 - The New Plant Manager series Part 7 - The Safety Audit 28:59

3y ago28:59

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Every worker wants to feel safe enough to do their job correctly and to the best of their ability. It's a management team's responsibility to be committed to providing that. Where does your business stand on safety? Join us this week to discuss the ins and outs of auditing your business' safety plan. We discuss Worker's Comp, forming a team, traini…

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FSU Episode- 34 Interview with Matt McGhee 35:17

3y ago35:17

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Are you leading or are you managing? There is a really big difference. Being a leader is taking a step back, not coming in on top of someone. Join me as I talk with Matt McGhee a Plant Leader in the oil/gas industry. He has studied and practiced leadership for his whole career. Our fascinating conversation will change the way you see your plant.…

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FSU Episode 33- Food Manufacturing Leadership series- Employees...who before how 25:52

3y ago25:52

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Welcome back to our leadership series. Let's talk about leading employees. What's your plan there? Remember results...then who...then how. You can use this question with every employee issue you have. Ready to get to work? Go to www.dirigofoodsafety.com and let's do it.

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