Best Chris Malek Podcasts (2024)

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"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #473 - Walt Disney World Opening Day Attractions Draft 55:23

2h ago55:23

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"The Dubs"#473 - Travel back in time with us to the 4 Park's Opening Days in our Opening Day Attraction Draft! Pam and Chris go back and forth sharing memories and thoughts as we select which original (and still functioning) attractions make our list! Find The Dub Dee Dub Revue @ TheDubDeeDubRevue.com Twitter (X) @dubdeedubrevue Facebook @thedubdee…

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#0110 - The Haier model with William Malek 42:37

5d ago42:37

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Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they chat with William Malek about the Haier operating model. Haier, a Chinese appliance giant, transitioned from a failing state-owned enterprise to a highly profitable publicly owned organisation with over 5,700 micro enterprises and $50 billion in revenue. We explain how Haier uses an internal marketplace…

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"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #472 - September 11th at Walt Disney World & Disneyland 30:18

4d ago30:18

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"The Dubs"#472 - On the morning of September 11th, 2001, terrorists committed acts of unspeakable violence and terror against the United States with orchestrated attacks against the World Trade Center, The Pentagon and on United Flight 93 over Shanksville, Pennsylvania. These collective acts of brutality on 9/11 have forever changed the ways in whi…

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"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #471 - Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party with Cindy Ellacott 39:27

11d ago39:27

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"The Dubs"#471 - Chris and Cindy discuss Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom in 2024. We share information on ticket prices, availability, attractions, entertainment, merchandise...and of couse, food! Join us in Show #471 to hear all about it! Find The Dub Dee Dub Revue @ TheDubDeeDubRevue.com Twitter (X) @dubdeedubrevue Facebook…

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#0109 - High performance organisations with Steve Spear 42:03

20d ago42:03

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Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they chat with Steve Spear, author of a High Velocity Edge, Wiring the Winning Organization and Decoding the DNA of the Toyota Production System. We discuss how good leaders create a system that makes it easy for people to do quality work when and where it's needed by continually asking, what's the problem a…

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"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #470 - Debbie Allen (DVC-Rental employee) shares tips on visiting the Parks and Resorts frequently 47:16

18d ago47:16

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"The Dubs"#470 - We were excited to talk with Debbie Allen from DVC-Rental as Debbie and her husband visit the Parks and Resorts differently than most park goers. The Allen's are frequent visitors to the Walt Disney World resort and spend less time planning and more time doing and absorbing! Check-out how they prioritize where they stay, where they…

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"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #469 - Technology at the Disney Parks 39:00

26d ago39:00

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"The Dubs"#469 - What are your thoughts on the use of etch in the Disney Parks? Is tech being utilized to it's fullest potential OR has the "requirement" of phone usage and tech taken the magic out of the Disney Parks experience? Join us in Show #469 to hear what some regular parks visitors think about the current state of tech at Disneyland and Wa…

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#0108 - Wiring the Winning Organisation with Gene Kim 45:24

1M ago45:24

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Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they chat with Gene Kim, leader of the Enterprise Technology Leadership Conference and author of the Phoenix and Unicorn Projects. Gene describes how DevOps research shows that excellent socio-technical leadership is critical to team success and failure. He explains how technical leaders can dramatically inc…

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"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #468 - D23 2024 Disney News! 1:02:57

1M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

"The Dubs"#468 - Did you catch ALL the exciting D23 News from Anaheim? Andrea and Chris get you up to speed on the plans and additions to the Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Disney+, Star Wars, Pixar and Marvel news! So much news in so little time! Join us in Show #468 to hear all about it! Find The Dub Dee Dub Revue @ TheDubDeeD…

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"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #467 - Disney Destiny, Country Bears, Lightning Lane, Tiana's Bayou Adventure and more Disney News! 1:03:51

2M ago1:03:51

1:03:51

"The Dubs"#467 - The Royal Court catches everyone up on the Disney News including Disney Destiny, Reflections Lakeside Lodge, Country Bear Jamboree update, Tiana's Bayou Adventure and Lightning Lane updates! So much news in so little time! Join us in Show #467 to hear all about it! Find The Dub Dee Dub Revue @ TheDubDeeDubRevue.com Twitter (X) @dub…

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#0107 - The Buurtzorg Model with Arnold Stroobach 46:09

2M ago46:09

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Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they chat with Arnold Stroobach about the Buurtzorg organization, which decentralized its management and administration to small cross-functional self-managed teams that deliver in-home medical care. Buurtzorg is the Netherlands largest provider of home care with 16,000 clinical staff in more than 1500 local…

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"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #466 - Cruising Tips and Wrapup from our TA Experts! 1:01:18

2M ago1:01:18

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"The Dubs"#466 - Tracy and Jen rejoin us to wrapup the recent Royal Caribbean cruise on Adventure of the Seas, but this isn't just a trip report! We solicited feedback with 4 specific questions that will help experienced cruisers and newbies alike and we promise you'll learn something new about cruising! Join us in Show #466 to hear all about it! F…

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"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #465 - Paris, London and Taylor Swift with The Lee's 1:12:43

2M ago1:12:43

1:12:43

"The Dubs"#465 - Katrina and Tyler Lee join us to talk about an AMAZING trip to Paris (including Disneyland Paris), London (including Harry Potter World) AND the TAYLOR SWIFT concert at Wembley Stadium! This was such a fun show to record with so many highlights but they did have interesting observations on what they would do differently if they had…

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#0106 - Transforming to the Product Model with Chris Jones 41:34

2M ago41:34

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Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they chat with Chris Jones from the Silicon Valley Product Group about the product operating model, emphasising the importance of cross-functional agile product teams. He shares insights on transitioning to a product model. The value of rapid experimentation, product leadership and common pitfalls. And he di…

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"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #464 - DVC Member Benefits & Discounts and Buying Retail or Resale with Cassandra Callahan of DVC-Rental.com 46:51

2M ago46:51

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"The Dubs"#464 - Cassandra and Chris discuss benefits of purchasing Retail AND Resale along with some of the member benefits, discounts, experiences and ticket offers! We give both sides of the discussion so you can make an informed opinion on which fits you better. Join us in Show #464 to hear all about it! Find The Dub Dee Dub Revue @ TheDubDeeDu…

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"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #463 - Cruise tips AND Q&A with our Travel Experts 59:14

3M ago59:14

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"The Dubs"#463 - Tracy and Jen joins us to answer ALL the cruise questions that we've always wanted to ask! The ladies walk us through from the point of booking a cruise all the way through boarding the boat! This is a great show for experienced cruisers and newbies alike and we promise you'll learn something new about cruising! Join us in Show #46…

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"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #462 - The Top "Shows" at Walt Disney World 39:29

3M ago39:29

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"The Dubs"#462 - When I say "Shows" at Walt Disney World, do you think of theatrical performances or theatrical productions? Do you think of concerts or sing-alongs? What about film options or even attractions that have a main subject of a production? What started as a small show turned into an eye-opening look at just how many different types of s…

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#0105 - Mob Programming and Software Teaming with Woody Zuill 49:39

3M ago49:39

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Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they chat with Woody Zuill about mob programming. Woody explains the concept of mob programming where a cross-functional software development team focuses on completing one feature at a time. Woody describes how mobbing has increased the effectiveness of development teams he's worked with by 10 times while r…

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"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #461 - The scents of Walt Disney World with Pam Wilfing 51:54

3M ago51:54

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"The Dubs"#461 - Pam and Chris discuss the new Aloha Co. Collection coming to Disney Springs and then take a deeper look (maybe sniff is more appropriate) into the memorable scents of Walt Disney World. We all know a few iconic scents of vacation but we go back-and-forth describing some of the most memorable smells of Walt Disney World! Join us in …

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"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #460 - Walt Disney World News & Tips for the Last Day of Vacation at WDW 43:10

3M ago43:10

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"The Dubs"#460 - Stacey and Chris discuss the Big Thunder Mountain Refurb, The DeSantis/Disney Issue Ending and Summerhouse on the Lake! The main subject of today's show discusses tips and plans to make the last day of vacation more organized, efficient and enjoyable! Join us in Show #460 to hear more! Find The Dub Dee Dub Revue @ TheDubDeeDubRevue…

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#0104 - The Dojo with Joel Tosi and Dion Stewart 49:13

3M ago49:13

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Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they chat with Joel Tosi and Dion Stewart about Dojo's. Dojo's are a six week immersive learning experience where teams learn and practice new ways of working on real work with skilled coaches. We discuss the structure and implementation of Dojos, chartering, coaching dynamics, and frequent feedback loops. W…

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"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #459 - Walt Disney World News & Tips for Vacation Day #1 at WDW 52:49

3M ago52:49

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"The Dubs"#459 - Stacey and Chris discuss the Polynesian Tower pricing, Tiana's Bayou Adventure attraction and merchandising and Jollywood Night return to Hollywood Studios before we deep dive into our show topic! On today's show we discuss tips and plans to make Vacation Day #1 the best day of vacation! Join us in Show #459 to hear more! Find The …

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"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #458 - Donald Duck's History with Tim VanSwol 46:28

4M ago46:28

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"The Dubs"#458 - Tim VanSwol joins Chris with a special research project on Disney's most famous fiery fowl...Donald Duck! Donald's 90th birthday is approaching soon so we wanted to share his full backstory including his creation, his contribution as an American Ambassador in the War effort and to South America, his career accomplishments and his s…

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#0103 - Product Management with John Cutler. 1:06:35

4M ago1:06:35

1:06:35

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they discuss product management with John Cutler, famous for his newsletter The Beautiful Mess. We dive into the purpose of product management as a driver of profitable growth. And we discuss how to use the north star framework to align your organisation around common goals. We examine how to use product roa…

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"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #457 - Dreams that Soar Drone Show, Rock N Roller Coaster and Disney Attraction Quotes 36:12

4M ago36:12

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"The Dubs"#457 - Stacey and Chris talk about Walt Disney World News including Dreams that Soar Drone Show, Rock N Roller Coaster reopening, Permitting at Animal Kingdom as well as discuss how DIsney Attraction Quotes have worked their way into our regular vocabulary! Join us in Show #457 to hear more! Find The Dub Dee Dub Revue @ TheDubDeeDubRevue.…

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"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #456 - DVC Update, Polynesian Tower, and Attractions that cause Motion Sickness 54:48

4M ago54:48

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"The Dubs"#456 - Scott and Chris discuss the Polynesian Tower, V.I.Passholder discount and Reflections along with other DVC News but then dive into the show topic...Attractions that gives us Motion Sickness! We feel like this list can be useful and echoed by much of our listeners but we wanted to list the top attractions to avoid if you get sick ea…

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#0102 - UX Research with Nick Fine 50:46

4M ago50:46

50:46

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they discuss UX research with Dr. Nick Fine. Nick explains what to expect from a UX researcher, how to do user research well, and the challenges that researchers have to overcome to obtain valid results. Whether you're a product manager, designer, or developer this episode is packed with actionable insights,…

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"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #455 - Overrated Walt Disney World 49:34

4M ago49:34

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"The Dubs"#455 - As a counterpoint to Show #454, Stacey and Chris discuss aspects of Walt Disney World they feel are overrated. We touch base on attractions, features, pricing options, merchandise and the resort in general. This is sure to be an interesting show but once you hear their rationale...you might just agree! Join us in Show #455 to hear …

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"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #454 - Underrated Walt Disney World 39:38

5M ago39:38

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"The Dubs"#454 - Stacey and Chris discuss aspects of Walt Disney World they feel are underrated or that we just assume all parks offer these things as standard. Yes, this is a very "PRO" Disney show but don't worry, we always offer both sides of the argument and next week's show will be the overrated Walt Disney World show! Join us in Show #454 to …

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S8E11: Rural Economic Development Through Events 17:59

5M ago17:59

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Tune in to this week’s episode of the Experience University podcast as we delve into the transformative power of events in rural economic development. Join host Dr. Kristin Malek as she explores the realm of ag (agriculture) tourism, cultural events, and the strategic nuances of tourism marketing with the insightful director of Visit Knox County, S…

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#0101 - The Vanguard Method with Ibrar Hussain 1:01:50

4M ago1:01:50

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Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they discuss the Vanguard method with Ibbi Hussain, one of the founding architects of this revolutionary approach to organisation change. Ibi describes how the Vanguard method uses systems thinking, service design, and occupational psychology to make profound improvements to call center performance. Join us …

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"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #453 - Walt & His Park (The stories you probably haven't heard) with Phil Gramlich 44:39

5M ago44:39

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"The Dubs"#453 - Phil Gramlich joins us to talk about his book "Walt and His Park - The stories you (probably) haven't heard"! Phil has a passion for Disney that few can equal having both a successful Travel Agency business and a Podcast (Turkey Leg Talk) and now his first published book! What challenges did he face while writing the book and how d…

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S8E10: Event Competencies with Lydia Tobin 27:03

5M ago27:03

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Have you ever noticed how EVERYTHING is a funnel? In this episode, Dr. Kristin Malek, our host, and student Lydia Tobin introduce the key competencies essential for a career in events and marketing. They dive into practical insights on marketing and events, sharing the interdisciplinary benefits of their experiences. Tune in to explore unique event…

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"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #452 - Top 3 Most Accessible Attractions at each Park at Walt Disney World 52:14

5M ago52:14

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"The Dubs"#452 - Following Show #451 (DAS Changes at Walt Disney World), we decided to review the attractions in each Park and compile a list of the Top 3 attractions in terms of accessibility. We consider the different levels and needs of access and come to some interesting observations which leads us into our "Thumbs Down" list as well. Join us i…

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S8E9: Event Psychology with Victoria Matey 27:12

5M ago27:12

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How can understanding psychology transform your approach to event planning? In today’s episode, host Dr. Kristin Malek introduces the concept of event psychology with Event Psychology Advisor and Co-Founder of Matey Events,Victoria Matey. Together, they explore how events serve as catalysts for behavior change, emphasizing the integration of behavi…

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#0100 - A retrospective 51:14

5M ago51:14

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Welcome to our 100th episode. In this episode, we talk about what we've learnt from our guests about agile, product development and leadership. We discuss what the podcast is about and why we started it. We unpack our critical take on fake agile and discuss agile leadership and product development. Join us as we take a deep dive into the insights, …

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"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #451 - Walt Disney World/Disneyland DAS Changes Explained with Cindy Ellacott 37:14

5M ago37:14

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"The Dubs"#451 - Cindy and Chris discuss the changes to the Disneyland & Walt Disney World DAS System. We review the reasons for the changes, the timelines and process for obtaining the DAS, the ways Disney is providing alternative services and ultimately, the penalties for misleading Disney in trying to falsely obtain a DAS pass. Find The Dub Dee …

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S8:E8: LARPing in Events with Erika Shaefer 18:24

5M ago18:24

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Step into the immersive world of LARPing with Experience University, hosted by Dr. Kristin Malek! Discover how live-action role play transforms events, fosters authentic connections, and promotes storytelling and community building. In this episode, Dr. K and event planner Erika Shaefer explore the fascinating realm of LARPing and its application i…

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"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #450 - Walt Disney World/Disneyland News April 2024 with the Royal Court 52:18

6M ago52:18

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"The Dubs"#450 - The Royal Court covers all the Walt Disney World & Disneyland News for April 2024! This includes the Test Track Reimagineering, WaterPark perks, Star Tours updates, Dining Reservation search changes, and the Disney Cruise Line name and theme reveal! Find The Dub Dee Dub Revue @ TheDubDeeDubRevue.com Twitter (X) @dubdeedubrevue Face…

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S8E7: AI Keynotes 13:11

6M ago13:11

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Ever wondered if event keynotes are truly driving lasting change or just offering surface-level motivation? In this episode, Dr. Kristin Malek discusses her approach to speaking on AI, Gen Z, and neuroscience, emphasizing behavior change. She shares her journey from a successful AI session for rural leaders to landing more speaking gigs through Lin…

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#0099 - Business Agility with Evan Leybourn 30:19

6M ago30:19

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Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they chat with Evan Leybourn from the Business Agility Institute about business agility. We discuss how to define and measure business agility, examples of agile organisations, and the struggle with traditional bureaucratic models. We delve into the different types of leadership, the nature of internal cultu…

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"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #449 - Walt Disney World 3-Resort Split Stay Trip Report with Krista Griffin & Everleigh Murray 48:26

6M ago48:26

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"The Dubs"#449 - We are joined by Krista Griffin and Everleigh Murray to talk about her family's Walt Disney World (3-Resort Split Stay) Trip! We try to summarize a wonderful family vacation involving 5 park days in 45 minutes and the girls do a FANTASTIC job or walking us through the details of the trip! Find The Dub Dee Dub Revue @ TheDubDeeDubRe…

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"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #448 - DVC News and the Top 5 Disney Vacation Club Resorts to own at if you rent out your points! 54:34

6M ago54:34

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"The Dubs"#448 - Scott and Chris share Disney Vacation Club news, DVC resale purchase strategies, current pricing for active inventory and then compile a list of the Top 5 DVC Resorts to own at if you wanted to rent out your points! This is a great show if you ever thought about DVC and had real questions and answers but didn't know how to ask them…

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#0098 - Innovation and disaster with Ron Westrum 56:31

6M ago56:31

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Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they chat with Ron Westrum about how organisational culture drives innovation and disaster. We discuss generative, bureaucratic and pathological cultures, using real-world examples from NASA, Boeing and others. This episode highlights the importance of leadership integrity, openness, honesty, the free flow o…

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S8E6: Exploring Engagement with Scott Gould 26:56

6M ago26:56

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Join us as we explore the role of authentic connection, debunk myths surrounding networking, and navigate resistance. In today’s episode, Dr. Kristin Malek and Scott Gould examine engagement, focusing on its necessity for relationships. The discussion also touches on leveraging social platforms for community engagement and experimenting with three-…

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"The Dubs" Disney & Travel Podcast #447 - The Villages (full overview of the largest 55+ community in the US) with Kaitlyn Walker 1:06:30

6M ago1:06:30

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"The Dubs"#447 - We venture outside of the Disney bubble for Show #447, though we discuss a bubble of another sort! Realtor Kaitlyn Walker joins Chris to share a full overview of the largest 55+ community in the country - The Villages! Checkout Show #447 to hear all about the theming, cleanliness, safety, shopping and dining options of this next st…

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S8E5: Building Community with Chris Catania 25:54

6M ago25:54

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Curious about the power of community in event planning? Tune in as Dr. K sits down with Chris Catania, a trailblazer in community development, to explore how understanding your audience and fostering shared values can revolutionize event experiences. This episode discusses the growing significance of community building in events. Chris shares his e…

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The Dubs "Disney & Travel" Podcast #446 - Disney Magic and an AMAZING Health Journey with Karie Hein 56:33

7M ago56:33

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"The Dubs"#446 - We are joined by Karie Hein to talk about a variety of things...her love of Disney, her family's move from Michigan to Florida, her and her husband's UNBELIEVABLE weight loss journey and discovering what's possible with improved overall health! Join us in Show #446 to hear an amazing story! Also, if you'd like to learn more about t…

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#0097 - Unmanaged with Jack Skeels 54:07

7M ago54:07

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Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they chat with Jack Skeels about agile for digital and marketing agencies. Jack advocates for reducing the managerial overhead in organisations to promote productivity and improve communication. We discuss common hurdles in agile implementations. The value of a manager as a sports coach. The importance of sc…

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The Dubs "Disney & Travel" Podcast #445 - Disney News and New EPCOT Festival Ideas 49:36

7M ago49:36

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"The Dubs"#445 - The Dubs crew touches base on some Disney news then really dives into the show idea...New EPCOT festival ideas! Jenny, Cassandra, Cindy and Chris brainstorm on the "why's" of a festival and design new ones including themes, dates, food and drink options and merchandise! Join us in Show #445 to hear some really good ideas! Find The …

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