Welcome to the Delighted Customers Podcast, your go-to resource for practical insights and thought leadership in enhancing customer experiences. Recently ranked in the top 20 on Apple’s Management charts in the US, we bring you discussions with top experts aimed at empowering leaders to elevate customer experience.
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Failed product launches. Furious customers. Dysfunctional teams. Many of the problems we face in the business world (and frankly, society) stem from the same root cause: Lack of empathy. Speaker, author, strategist, and empathy advocate Maria Ross shares keen insights and inspiring interviews that prove empathy and compassion are the new paths to market-winning performance. Leveraging both inspiring stories and hard data, Ross connects empathetic leadership, cultures and brands to innovation ...
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Converge Coffee connects you with business experts who have succeeded by constantly pivoting and staying motivated from lessons they learned. You get each speaker's actionable insights and feel their passion like you were sitting right across the coffee table. This podcast is about building a strong customer experience (CX) community. Each episode will be packed with information at your fingertips. Think of this podcast as talking to the speaker right across the table and walk away with cont ...
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The Uplifters Podcast is the 2023 Gold Signal Award Winner for Most Inspiring Podcast. This show is dedicated to celebrating the Uplifters. In each episode you’ll discover: -The deeply personal stories of courageous and inspiring women who have worked through challenges to create big, joyful lives -The way their blocks and barriers became tools for success -The powerful mindset techniques you can use to create your biggest life The research is clear: If we surround ourselves with people who ...
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Welcome to the Women in Data Podcast, where every other week your host, Karen Jean-Francois interviews some of the most inspiring women working in data. Through each episode, they share their invaluable experience and knowledge. Leaving no stone unturned, the WiD Podcast series will provide you with information on the use of data in various industries, plus helpful tips for career development. More importantly, it will enable you to become the data professional you want to be.
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It didn’t all change in March 2020. Not really. The UK high street has been in the throes of a gradual revolution for decades. From the rise of ecommerce, to the birth of mobile, social commerce, and a growing emphasis on experience, change has been underway for a while. In fact for many, the pandemic has acted as a wake-up call. Digital transformation was no longer a ‘nice to have’ but a matter of survival. Necessity sparked innovation and customers are enjoying more flexibility and conveni ...
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Tune out the noise – and tune in to TEKTOK, a digital supply chain podcast connecting you to the information and inspiration you need to transform your business and drive supply chain success. Trade risky inventory for valuable insights as you join host Karin Bursa, the 2020 Supply Chain Pro to Know of the Year, for this podcast powered by Supply Chain Now. With more than 25 years of supply chain experience (and the scars to prove it), Karin has the heart of a teacher and has helped nearly 1 ...
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Running a restaurant is one of the most exhilarating yet challenging ventures out there. Every day, passionate restaurateurs pour their hearts into delivering dining experiences that both excite customers & simultaneously drive profits to the bottom line. But how can restaurants do both even better? Welcome to Running Restaurants, the podcast exploring actionable tips, valuable resources, and interesting insights every restaurant owner can easily implement in their own businesses. Whether yo ...
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All Things Considered CX, is a lively discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing organizations as they strive to improve their overall customer and employee experiences. Whether you are a well-seasoned executive or a new convert to the world of CX, our show addresses how to break through all the noise and focus on what matters in achieving better customer satisfaction, loyalty, and retention. In listening to our show you can expect discussions on timely topics, with guests acro ...
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An original podcast from T-Mobile for Business and iHeartRadio, Jonathan Strickland connects with the world’s most unconventional thinkers, the leaders at the intersection of technology and business, to understand how they continue to thrive in a world of complex organizations and lightning-fast technology. How do these executives innovate and enable change, both inside and outside their companies, and what are they looking forward to tackling next? Let’s find out…
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#109 Strategies to Measure and Prove the Value of Customer Experience Investments
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Tom Shimko, a seasoned expert in customer experience (CX) and marketing, to discuss the ROI of CX. Tom highlights the necessity of treating CX as a strategic imperative rather than a mere nicety. He unpacks the IDIC framework by Peppers and Rogers, emphasizing identification, differentiation, interaction, and customization as key steps. Tom shares …
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Susan McPherson: Breaking the Networking Mindset - A Guide to Genuine Connection
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In a week where election results have left many Americans feeling the depths of our divisions, Susan McPherson's wisdom about authentic connection feels more vital than ever. As communities across the country grapple with political polarization and social isolation, her message about breaking out of our "hermetically sealed bubbles" and connecting …
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Bun Mee: Bringing Vietnamese Street Food to the Mainstream with Denise Tran (Ep 227)
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With its innovative menu and commitment to quality, Bun Mee has quickly become a beloved destination for foodies seeking a taste of Vietnam. In this episode, Jaime Oikle sits down with Denise Tran, founder and CEO of San Francisco-based Vietnamese sandwich eatery Bun Mee. Denise recounts her journey of bringing authentic bánh mì into the mainstream…
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Justin Jones-Fosu: How to Respectfully Disagree - and Not in a Passive-Aggressive Way
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We prep ourselves for so many challenging conversations, whether asking for a raise, delivering a tough performance review, asking for more budget, or even debating a political issue as if we're going to war. We brace for the confrontation. That puts us in a really unhelpful place to have true connection and conversation - and that just intensifies…
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Starting from Zero: Lush Home CEO, Jenny Jing Zhu's Guide to Growing Beyond Your Circumstances
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From a tiny Chinese village without electricity to launching a $100 million home décor empire, Jenny Jing Zhu's story is a masterclass in turning limited resources into limitless possibilities. As the founder and chairwoman of Lush Decor Home, Jenny transformed herself from a hotel maid in Beijing to a powerhouse entrepreneur in America, while lear…
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#108 The 'Web of Data': Enhancing CX through Effective Data Integration
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On the latest episode of The Delighted Customers Podcast, Roxie Strohmenger, CCXP, an acclaimed CX strategist and Board Chair-Elect of CXPA, shares valuable insights on the power of data in customer experience. Roxie has shaped industry standards, from co-defining Forrester's CX Index to leading award-winning CX initiatives at UKG, and is now a pri…
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Ep.123 Elevate Your Career: Growth Mindset, Strategic Networking, and the Power of Curiosity
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In this episode, Jade Emmanuel, a Customer Science Analyst, reveals how she took ownership of her career by starting with curiosity and pursuing what excites her. You'll get actionable advice on how to take control of your own career, whether it's through engaging in curious conversations, shadowing others, or approaching senior leaders with confid…
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Restaurant Design: Crafting Unique Culinary Experiences With David Shove-Brown (Ep 226)
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Restaurant design is more than just aesthetics. It’s about crafting a memorable and immersive experience. Join Jaime Oikle and //3877 co-founder David Shove-Brown as they explore restaurant design, highlighting how to create unique dining experiences that blend architecture, branding, and hospitality. David talks about the evolution of his firm, th…
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Tina Kuhn & Neal Frick: The E-Suite: Helping Execs Embrace Empathy for Success
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One of the hardest jobs in business belongs to anyone with a C in their title. Today you’ll hear from Tina Kuhn and Neal Frick, co-authors and successful executives of global companies who have gone on this journey and had tremendous success. We talk about the ROI of empathy from their own experience and what they have learned about embracing empat…
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Leveraging AI to Improve Growth and Your Organization's Customer Experience (ft. Kevin Dean)
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“Terrified, mortified, petrified, stupefied” by AI? Then you’ve come to the right place to eliminate these fears and trepidations! Joining me on this episode of the All Things Considered CX podcast with Bob Azman is Kevin J. Dean, Founder & CEO of ManoByte a technology services company specializing in business process automation, CRM, and intellige…
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Walking Through the Pain Points of the Restaurant Business with Matthew Wilson (Ep 225)
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Restaurant owners who are having trouble improving their menu, operations efficiency, and team management are going to want to tune in as we dig into the pain points impacting restaurants. Matthew Wilson, owner of the restaurant and hospitality consulting business Mise En Place. joins for a conversation with Jaime Oikle of Running Restaurants as he…
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Clear Mental, Physical, and Financial Clutter to Live your Fullest Life with Melanie Cohen
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In the 1970s, Melanie Cohen's dad had a PhD in chemical engineering and applied physics, doing innovative work in clean fuels. He was also dealing drugs to fund his addictions and lavish lifestyle. His addiction to drugs and money was a continuation of his father's addiction to gambling. This inherited tendency toward an insatiable desire for "more…
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#107 Strategy Meets CX: A Conversation with Seth Godin on 'This is Strategy'
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Seth is a legendary thinker and marketer known for challenging conventional wisdom. In this episode, he dives into his latest book, This is Strategy, offering fresh perspectives on how to craft and execute a powerful strategy in today’s fast-changing world. Beyond just strategy, Seth explores the crucial connection between strategy and customer exp…
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What's love got to do with it, as Tina Turner famously asked? Is there even a role for it in…the workplace? Turns out, yes, but let's be clear on what we mean by that! If you want to better resolve conflict, create inclusive cultures, and harmonize with upset customers to turn them into raving fans, this episode is for you! Today, Chloé Valdary and…
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Courage to Advance: KPIs Don't Tell the Whole Story: Why Your CEO Evaluation Is Falling Short
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Welcome to Courage to Advance, hosted by Kim Bohr and brought to you by SparkEffect, in partnership with The Empathy Edge. Tune in to our subseries every 3rd Thursday, right here on The Empathy Edge! Or check us out at www.CourageToAdvancePodcast.com. In this episode, we dive deep into the often oversimplified process of CEO evaluations. We explore…
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Lovisa Brown is Proving that Vulnerability is a Superpower
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It’s pretty scary to put yourself out there in a world that can feel really divided, but Lovisa Brown, the Executive Director of Extreme Kids and Crew, is proving that we find our way back to one another not through layering on our protective masks, but by taking them off. A nod or smile acknowledges our shared humanity, moments of honesty when we …
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Raj Sivasubramanian has served as a CX leader in great brands like AirBnB, eBay, Verint, and Bain and now leads the journey management practice at QuestionPro. He's a Professor of Practice at Michigan State University in the CXM Masters of Science Degree program. He’s worked with some of the most successful brands and joined us to share insights ab…
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Transforming Team Management with Rushi Patel (Ep 224)
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This episode features Rushi Patel, co-founder of Homebase, as he joins Jaime Oikle to share how the company transformed from a simple scheduling tool into a comprehensive platform for managing hourly workforces. From its humble beginnings, Homebase has expanded to offer communication tools, onboarding, and payroll services. Rushi recounts the journ…
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Ep.122 Feeling Like a Fraud? Here’s How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
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Did you know that 70% of adults will experience imposter syndrome at least once in their lives? In this two-part episode, Karen dives deep into the world of imposter syndrome, exploring how it impacts professionals and how to break free from its grip. In Part 1, Holly Wall, a Data Governance Analyst, candidly shares her personal battle with imposte…
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Julie Harris: Why Disability Accommodations Are Smart Business
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Your organization may be missing out on the talent, innovation, and productivity of your workforce because of your own actions! I'm talking about accommodating disability. When we fail to invest in mindset and policy shifts, we fail to optimize the people within our organizations. After experiencing complete memory loss due to a brain injury, my gu…
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Building Brand Loyalty Through Unboxing Marketing... End-To-End Customer Experience (ft. Tyler Delarm)
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As CX professionals, we often talk about the experience has to be “end-to-end”. But too often we forget steps along the way – including what happens when the customer’s package arrives and they “unbox it”. Is it personal or generic? Does it make them smile or grimace? In this episode of the All Things Considered CX podcast, Tyler DeLarm joins us to…
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Kim Bohr: Sparking Transformational Change Through Empathy
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BONUS EPISODE! Join me for a conversation with President and COO of SparkEffect, Kim Bohr as we kick off our partnership to provide you with actionable content for the next year on their podcast subseries, Courage to Advance. We talk about Kim's journey and work in helping leaders embrace change and marry data, technology, and human-centric practic…
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Veronica Karas Empowers With Financial Literacy
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Every episode of this podcast is special, but this one is extra, extra special. Today I'm thrilled to introduce you to the wizard behind my own dreams coming true. As we close on our dream house (today!), I'm acutely aware this wouldn't be possible without our guest's expertise. While I understand human behavior, the stock market was Greek to me (t…
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#105 In the Shoes of a Cancer Patient: Loretta Muss on Advisory Councils, Burnout, and Personalizing Patient Care
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Customer Experience Management takes on an entirely different context when you or a loved one gets a cancer diagnosis. As you'll hear from my guest on this episode, the healthcare system is broken in many ways. UNC is starting with a better way to listen. Loretta Muss, coordinator of the Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) at the North Carol…
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October Hot Take: Scary Leaders…Or Scared Leaders?
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Halloween is just around the corner, and the ghouls, goblins, and…gladiators will be out in full force, along with spooky music, haunted houses, chills, and thrills. While humans have a weird desire to scare ourselves for our amusement, fear and horror in the workplace is far less desirable. And nothing can strike more fear into our hearts than sca…
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Building A People-First Culture In The Restaurant Industry (Ep 223)
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In this episode, Jaime Oikle interviews Michel Falcon, a restaurant entrepreneur and author, to discuss the power of a people-first culture in business. Falcon shares his unique approach to building successful teams, cultivating engaged employees, and fostering a workplace that thrives on transparency. Discover how prioritizing people can drive top…
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Taylor Scott is Nourishing Community One Fridge at a Time
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What were you doing at 26? I was just barely figuring out how to adult. But, Taylor Scott is revolutionizing food access in Richmond, Virginia. What started as a simple desire to share excess tomatoes from her hydroponic garden has blossomed into RVA Community Fridges, a network of 14 community fridges serving food apartheid communities. Taylor's i…
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#104: Common Barriers to CX Success and How to Overcome Them
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Cyndi Lyon is the VP of Customer Experience and Strategy at Otava. She's a Certified Customer Experience Professional and earned her Master of Science in Customer Experience Management from Michigan State University. In this episode, she broke down some of the key barriers that get in the way of building a successful customer experience management …
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Ep.121 - Strategies for Building a Learning Culture in Data Teams - Jackie Clayton
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In this episode, Jackie Clayton, Analytics & Data Science Lead at Mars, discusses creating effective learning cultures in data teams. Drawing from her experience establishing data academies, Jackie shares insights on: Integrating learning into daily work Making the most of your learning budget Learning without having to spend money for it Involving…
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Dynamic Pricing For Restaurants With Gordon Paterson And Jose Albis (Ep 222)
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AI-powered dynamic pricing is the key to maximizing your restaurant’s profits—are you ready to embrace it? In this episode, Jaime Oikle dives into the game-changing world of dynamic pricing with industry experts Gordon Paterson and Jose Albis from Dynpricing Technologies Inc. Learn how AI is revolutionizing third-party delivery platforms by adjusti…
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Kate, Jeannie, & Jayna: How to Support Transgender Colleagues & Kids in a Dangerous Time
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Enjoy this unique discussion with three brave women, two live under the shadow of fear for themself and their child, and one is a cisgender ally: Kate Brookes, Jayna Sheats, & Jeannie Gainsburg. We talk about their own stories that led them to this work, how the increase in anti-trans legislation impacts them, what it's like to parent a trans teen,…
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Kerry Brodie is Cooking Up Opportunities for Refugees
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Kerry Brodie is impatient. When she saw a problem and realized the existing solutions could take years or decades to create change, she created a whole new system: one that would have immediate and lasting impact for generations. As the founder of Emma's Torch, she's created a launchpad for refugees, asylees, and survivors of human trafficking. Thr…
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#103: Using Data Visualization to Get Executive Buy-In
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One of the major problems that data visualization solves is the need for quick and clear communication of complex insights, particularly to time-constrained executives. It’s about storytelling with data…but how? With her extensive expertise in data analytics and digital transformation, Katie Manty, a professor at Michigan State University’s Custome…
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Dr. Tracy Brower: The Secret to Happiness at Work
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Happiness seems as elusive and subjective at work as empathy. But there is a link between the two, and we're going to get into that today! My guest is Dr. Tracy Brower, a PhD sociologist studying work-life fulfillment and happiness. Today we discuss what happiness at work means, how happiness is linked to empathy, and the research around what happy…
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AI. Offshoring. Delight. Rage. What is the Impact to Revenue, Reputation and Loyalty? (Ft. John Goodman)
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He’s back! And does he have some great new research, insights and perspectives to share on this episode of the All Things Considered CX podcast. John Goodman joins me to talk about AI, Offshoring, Delighting customers, the latest info related to focused research on CPG customer delight and so much more! John has joined me several times in the past …
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Empathy Under Pressure: 2024 State of Workplace Empathy (Part 2) with Rae Shanahan
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Welcome to another special episode brought to you by the great folks at Businessolver! Their annual State of Workplace Empathy Report has been my go-to for years in finding out exactly how everyone from CEOs to employees thinks and feels about empathy in the workplace. The 2024 report offers so much valuable information to help all of us navigate t…
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LaKeshia T. Hodge is Empowering At-Risk Youth Through Love
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It can seem almost impossible to escape homelessness, but with the support of her community, LaKeshia Hodge broke a generational cycle. Now, she’s dedicating her life to helping others do the same. Her journey is a testament to the power of community and the ripple effect of love. As co-founder of the Struggle of Love Foundation, Lucky LaKeshia has…
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#102: Compassionomics: The Revolutionary Scientific Evidence That Caring Makes a Difference
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A 34-year-old man fighting for his life in the intensive care unit is on an artificial respirator for over a month. Could it be that his chance of getting off the respirator is not how much his nurses know, but rather how much they care? A 75-year-old woman is heroically saved by a major trauma center, only to be discharged and fatally struck by a …
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Ep.120 Ditch the Guilt: Your Stress Management Doesn't Have to Look Like Everyone Else's
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Two data professionals get real about managing stress and finding work-life balance in a rapidly changing world. From failed meditation attempts to CrossFit obsessions, Cecilia and Karen share their personal journeys of discovering what actually works for them to stay sane in high-pressure tech careers. With candid humour, they discuss the pressure…
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MISTAKE: Not Recognizing & Rewarding Top Performers at Your Restaurant (Ep 221)
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Gold, silver & platinum buried in the recognition treasure chest. Roger Beaudoin from Restaurant Rockstars tells you how to dole it out - Check out these tips for your restaurant... Sponsor Link: https://servicewithstyle.com/runningrestaurants Sponsor Link: https://www.restaurantreport.com/jason
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Michelle Hoover: Understanding First-Generation Professionals in Your Workplace
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Hispanic. Women. Gay. Transgender. Neurodiverse. Black. All of these identities make up the rich mosaic of our workplaces. We know the data shows that diverse experiences drive better business decisions to identify unseen risks or opportunities, but have you considered this next group we talk about today - First Generation Professionals? This is a …
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Gail Tifford is Redefining Authentic Leadership in the C-Suite
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When you think of powerhouse executives in the marketing world, you might imagine sharp suits and even sharper elbows. But Gail Tifford shatters those stereotypes, proving that true leadership comes from authenticity, vulnerability, and a deep sense of purpose. In this episode, Gail takes us on a journey from her early days at Unilever to her trans…
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