Best Da Shoe Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Reflecting on Flavor Fest 23 & The New Gotta Be Da Shoes Book with Jbez 1:10:22

10M ago1:10:22

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JBez the CHH Ninja and Urban D. recap Flavor Fest 23 and talk about Pastor Tommy's new book - Gotta Be Da Shoes.Get your free copy of the book at:www.freeshoesbook.comFor more info about Flavor Fest: www.flavorfest.org

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How To Set Goals And Reach Them with Lucy Kyllonen 52:31

11M ago52:31

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Lucy Kyllonen joins us and talks about setting goals and reaching them. Lucy leads C.H.O.S.E.N. Women's ministry at Crossover Church and is a certified life coach. To learn more about The Flavor Fest Leadership Conference and Summits:www.flavorfest.orgFor books and resources from Pastor Tommy:www.tranzlationleadership.comFollow us on social media a…

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Life as the A&R at Reach Records 37:49

11M ago37:49

37:49

Dre Hunter is the A&R at Reach Records. He shares how he got there, what's currently happening, and what they have cooking for the future.

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Navigating The Music Industry with Doc Watson of Reflection Music Group 1:03:14

1y ago1:03:14

1:03:14

Doc Watson of RMG breaks down how to navigate the current music industry.To learn more about The Flavor Fest Leadership Conference and summits:www.flavorfest.org This Podcast was recorded in the Crossover Podcast Studios in Tampa, Florida.

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Leveraging Marketing For Ministry with Chris Abbo 50:14

1y ago50:14

50:14

Chris Abbott shares how to leverage social media for your ministry.

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From Prison To The Pulpit with Andy Rebirth 1:07:17

1y ago1:07:17

1:07:17

Andy Rebirth from New Orleans shares his story of how he went from the streets and gang culture to following Christ and becoming a pastor in the hood.For information on the Flavor Fest Leadership Conference or Summits:www.flavorfest.orgFor Books or Resources from Pastor Tommy:www.Tranzlationleadership.comThis was filmed in the Crossover Podcast Stu…

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Hurricanes, Freestyling, Pastoring & Boxing with KJ-52 1:00:29

1y ago1:00:29

1:00:29

Urban D. and KJ-52 Go Together Like... lol - many of you have to google that on youtube and see the collab. In this episode we talk about Hurricanes, Pastoring, Boxing and KJ-52 drops a Fire Freestyle! For more info. on the Flavor Fest Leadership Conference or Summits: www.flavorfest.org For Books and Resources from Pastor Tommy: www.tranzlationlea…

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Females in Christian Hip-Hop with Brea Miles 50:46

1y ago50:46

50:46

Brea Miles Grinds Different! This episode features Brea's story and the movement she is sparking with females in Christian Hip-Hop!For more information on the Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Conference and Summits:www.flavorfest.orgFor books and resources from Pastor Tommy:www.tranzlationleadership.comThis was filmed at the Crossover Podcast Studio in…

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Urban Church Planting with Juan Carreon 1:02:55

1y ago1:02:55

1:02:55

Pastor Juan Carreon planted Hiz House Church in Waco, Texas with a Hip-Hop vibe and outreach focus. God has been using them to reach the unchurched and dechurched in their city. Pastor Juan shares some leadership nuggets from the journey.For information on the Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Conference:www.flavorfest.orgFor resources and books from Pa…

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What is someone's First Impression of your church? 42:45

1y ago42:45

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This episode features Greg Atkinson who is the founder of The First Impressions Conference that has trained over 200k church leaders. He has written several books on the topic - he shares some funny stories of being secret shopper at several churches and almost getting kicked out.

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Disciple The Streets with Tre-9 59:33

1+ y ago59:33

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This episode features the H-Town O.G. Tre-9 and how he went from a rapper to leading a non-profit organization with a mission to "Disciple The Streets."

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CHH Legend from P.I.D. 59:05

1+ y ago59:05

59:05

In this episode, we sit down with the CHH Legend Fred Lynch from P.I.D. (Preachas In Disguise), he shares some crazy history of what it was like being a pioneer in the space. For books and resources from Pastor Tommy: www.tranzlationleadership.com This was recorded in the Crossover Podcast Studios in Tampa, Florida.…

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The Key to a Good Life: Aristotle's Groundbreaking Insight | Book Insights on Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle 27:16

1+ y ago27:16

27:16

*Aristotle’s relentless quest to categorize everything has had a massive impact on philosophical and scientific thinking over the last 2,000 years. *His very rational, left-brain way of seeing is the essence of Western civilization. *The Nicomachean Ethics (dedicated to his son, Nicomachus) is the best expression of Aristotle’s moral philosophy. It…

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How an indie artist connected with national artists 41:49

1+ y ago41:49

41:49

In this episode, we connected with Big Breeze from ATL. He shares how he connected with Hulvey and KB and how he's got dozens of tour dates coming up this year.

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James Comey on Clinton, Trump, and ethical leadership | Book Insights on A Higher Loyalty by James Comey 31:29

1+ y ago31:29

31:29

*Through his discussion of his early life and studies, his long career in law enforcement and role in the spotlight of various Clinton and Trump controversies, ex-FBI head James Comey examines what it takes to be an effective, ethical leader. *Comey led the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s emails that some believe tipped the 2016 election resul…

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How Phil Knight's 'Crazy Idea' - Nike - Revolutionized an Industry | Book Insights on Shoe Dog by Phil Knight 35:11

1+ y ago35:11

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*In Shoe Dog, the famously reticent founder of Nike opens up to tell the story of how he transformed a $50 loan into a multibillion-dollar business. *Opening with Knight on a brisk morning run, aged 24, we’re treated to a description of the almost divine manner in which the idea for starting a shoe company first strikes. *Yet the actual making of t…

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The Hardest Two Years of My Life with Pastor Scott Free 37:26

1+ y ago37:26

37:26

Pastor Scott Free shares about the challenges of leading a portable church coming out of the pandemic as he also became the tour pastor for Maverick City. He also announces the amazing news that Crossover ATL has found a permanent home!For more information about the Flavor Fest Conference, Music Festival & Summits:www.flavorfest.orgFor more informa…

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Mark Manson Says You Should Give Less F's | Book Insights on The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson 25:51

1+ y ago25:51

25:51

*Despite the attention-grabbing title, this isn’t a guide for rebels without a cause, keen to flip the middle finger at society and authority. Instead, it’s an unusually deep and thought-provoking look into the human experience. *Mining his own memories of being expelled from school for drug possession, travelling around the world seducing women, c…

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The Community Center Burned to the Ground... 55:59

1+ y ago55:59

55:59

What do you do when your community center burns to the ground? You praise... You pray... You Rebuild. Phil The Voice shares the recent tragic fire of their community center... but we believe something even more beautiful will rise from the ashes! For more info. about The Flavor Fest conference and Summits: www.flavorfest.org For more resources from…

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Meet the True Renaissance Man | Book Insights on Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson 28:54

1+ y ago28:54

28:54

*Banned from elite schools due to the circumstances of his birth, Leonardo propelled his own education through endless reading, observation and experimentation. *He found refuge in the world of art, where his paintings of sacred dramas and Earth-based beauty astonished contemporaries. *Today, most of us know the name Leonardo da Vinci and something…

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Mental Health & Music with Angie Rose 46:15

1+ y ago46:15

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Angie Rose is a multi-genre artist from NYC. In this episode, we discuss her story, the uniqueness of her talent, and the mental health crisis and how it affects all of us. To Learn more about the Flavor Fest Conference and Summits:www.flavorfest.orgTo learn more about Pastor Tommy's books & Resources:www.tranzlationleadership.comFollow us on Socia…

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Warren Buffett's Investing Secrets | Book Insights on The Essays of Warren Buffett by Lawrence A. Cunningham and Warren Buffett 20:05

1+ y ago20:05

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*Countless books have been written about him, but The Essays of Warren Buffett (first published in 1997) is the only edited compendium of writings from the ‘Sage of Omaha’ himself. *Buffett’s eagerly anticipated annual letters to shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway contain valuable insights into his philosophy and idiosyncratic investing style, plus…

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Creating Self-Sustainability in the Hood 1:07:33

1+ y ago1:07:33

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This episode features Michael "Link" Alvarado as we talk about creating self-sustainability in the hood.To learn more about Flavor Fest Leadership Conference & Summits go to: www.flavorfest.orgTo learn more about Pastor Tommy's books and resources:www.tranzlationleadership.com

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How to Unite Churches with Adam Durso 59:50

1+ y ago59:50

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This episode of the Flavor Fest Leadership Podcast features Pastor Adam Durso from NYC. He is a local pastor and also the leader of LEAD NYC. Pastor Adam also regularly travels around the country and to other countries to preach and speak. He shares what he has learned about uniting churches and leaders locally and globally. To learn more about the…

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Life Wisdom from Marcus Aurelius | Book Insight on The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius 23:18

1+ y ago23:18

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*The twelve chapters of The Meditations, the personal writings of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (121–180 AD), offers modern audiences a clear understanding of Stoic philosophy. *The ancient Greek school of Stoicism hails from the 3rd century BC and was a flourishing movement in ancient Greece and Rome for some four hundred years. *It was used to build st…

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Pastoring in the city of God 1:03:22

1+ y ago1:03:22

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This episode features Cliford Gray from Launching Pad Church in NYC. Clif was raised in the notorious Brooklyn neighborhood known as the 9 where he got into gang activity at a young age. He shares his story of leaving the gang, getting called into ministry, and using his music for God. For more information about Flavor Fest Leadership Conference & …

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How Holy Culture Got to 5 Million Listeners! 56:36

1+ y ago56:36

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This episode features Trig from Holy Culture Radio. He has been part of the CHH Movement for over 20 years. Over time he transitioned from being an artist to being an executive helping the genre grow. Holy Culture is celebrating its first year of being on SiriusXM and reaching over 5 Million listeners!To learn more about The Flavor Fest Leadership …

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Improve Your Life - Beginning with Your Bed | Book Insights on Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. Raven 25:43

1+ y ago25:43

25:43

*Admiral William McRaven belongs to the US military elite, a Four-Star Admiral who was tasked with some of the country’s most crucial missions. *He hopes his true stories of perseverance, determination, and valor against all odds during his time as a United States Navy SEAL will inspire others to overcome their own challenges. *McRaven came face to…

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Creating Platforms and Honoring Artists 1:01:59

1+ y ago1:01:59

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This episode features Marcus Hall - founder of Kingdom Choice Awards in New York City. Marcus shares his story and history of impact in NYC. He will be a speaker in the artist workshop track at Flavor Fest NYC on April 22nd.To learn more about The Flavor Fest Leadership Conference, Music Festival, and Summits:www.flavorfest.orgTo learn more about P…

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Entrepreneurial Ministry 1:04:28

1+ y ago1:04:28

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This episode features serial entrepreneur Devonne Stokes. He shares how he lost his wife right when the pandemic started in 2020, and how he healed and rebuilt with new opportunities. Devonne now leads several companies and the Entrepreneurship ministry at Crossover Church. He is going on tour with Flavor Fest as he will speak on Entrepreneurship i…

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Why Humans Need a Tribe | Book Insights on Tribe by Sebastian Junger 22:55

1+ y ago22:55

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*Sebastian Junger’s work as a journalist and film-maker in war zones led him to some startling facts about conflict and hardship: people are often happier in times of war than in peace; disasters are sometimes recalled more fondly than vacations or weddings; and mental illness increases the richer a society becomes. *Rather than hardship, what peop…

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Pioneering Christian Hip-Hop & Church in NYC 56:27

1+ y ago56:27

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Richie Righteous is a pioneer in NYC in church revitalization and Christian Hip-Hop. He has been putting in work for over two decades and has touched countless people. In this episode, we catch up with him and talk about his history, where the NYC scene is going, and Flavor Fest coming to NYC! To learn more about The Flavor Fest Leadership Conferen…

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Katherine Graham: American Icon | Book Insights on Personal History by Katherine Graham 29:59

1+ y ago29:59

29:59

*Katharine Graham had an image as a cultured society hostess who held court from a grand Washington residence, and as the friend of US presidents and their wives. *But this image omits the less fabulous details of her life and the decades of hard work to make The Washington Post into the institution it became. *Personal History is partly the story …

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Conspiracies or Critical Thinkers? Feat. Datin 1:02:11

1+ y ago1:02:11

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The past few years has been full of conspiracies and media manipulation... so what's really true? In this episode, Datin' & Urban D. share some things that could get them canceled in some circles. Datin' also shares some updates on writing for a Broadway production and leaks new music info! To learn more about the Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Confe…

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The O.G. Ambassador drops gems 1:05:19

1+ y ago1:05:19

1:05:19

The Ambassador drops gems and gives wisdom to the CHH movement. Urban D. brings up some funny history stories as we walk through the history of his music. For more information on the Flavor Fest Conference, Summits, and Music Festival: www.flavorfest.org For more information on Pastor Tommy's books and resources: www.tranzlationleadership.com Recor…

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How to predict the future | Book Insights on The Signal and the Noise by Nate Silver 33:17

1+ y ago33:17

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*Our brains are machines that are always simplifying and approximating, focusing on some detail that captures our attention. Those details may be important, but we are only a brain within a vast universe, and our biases often lead us to bad predictions. *Drawing on his groundbreaking forecasting work, Nate Silver surveys the field of prediction and…

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The next era of reaching Urban Youth 1:04:36

1+ y ago1:04:36

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Tommy Nixon became the leader of Urban Youth Workers Institute in 2019 and in less than a year the pandemic hit. He shares about the next era of how they are reaching urban youth around the country. Both Tommys drop some gems to help you lead well! To learn more about The Flavor Fest Conference and the Flavor Fest Summits: www.flavorfest.org To lea…

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The Future of Publishing 56:02

1+ y ago56:02

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Peter Lopez breaks down the future of publishing, NFT's, ChapGPT and much more. He drops lots of gems about what is coming next. To learn more about the Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Conference and Flavor Fest Summit Tour: www.flavorfest.org To learn more about Pastor Tommy "Urban D." Kyllonen's resources: www.tranzlationleadership.com Follow Flavor…

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Jesus & Therapy with Jerry Flowers 47:16

1+ y ago47:16

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Did you know Pastor Jerry Flowers submitted to be an opening artist rapping at Flavor Fest? He tells the story in this episode and shares his heart about the church, Therapy Thursdays, his upcoming book, and more! To learn more about the Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Conference and Flavor Fest Summits check out: www.flavorfest.org To learn more abou…

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How to Find Hope in a Hopeless Place | Book Insight on Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl 27:10

2y ago27:10

27:10

*Viktor Frankl’s wife, parents and brother died in the concentration camps of Nazi Germany. Enduring extreme hunger, cold and brutality, first in Auschwitz then Dachau, Frankl himself was under constant threat of going to the gas chambers. *He lost every physical belonging on his first day in the camps, and was forced to surrender a scientific manu…

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Investing In Yourself (Real Estate & More...) 58:28

2y ago58:28

58:28

Betsy Tinervin is a real estate expert that wants to help people invest in themselves spiritually and financially. She recently hosted The Invest Tour at Crossover Church where hundreds of entrepreneurs attended. To learn more about The Flavor Fest Conference & Flavor Fest Summits: www.flavorfest.org To learn more about resources from Tommy "Urban …

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Life and Times of Apple's Visionary | Book Insights on Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson 32:16

2y ago32:16

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*The story of Steve Jobs’s rise, fall and restoration at Apple resembled a Greek epic, and Walter Isaacson was fascinated by the chance to reconstruct this odyssey. *Like the fabled Icarus, Jobs tested the limits of technology and design to soar ever higher. *But while he took a number of nosedives – descending for a time from the heights of Apple’…

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Miles Minnick got that Glo 38:57

2y ago38:57

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Welcome to Season 4! To kick it off we have Hip-Hop artist Miles Minnick! His name has been buzzing especially on the West Coast the past few years and he just received the Rapzilla breakout artist of the year award! He'll share his story and how he founded the Glochella Event. To find out more about The Flavor Fest Leadership Conference and Summit…

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Flavor Fest 2022 was 🔥 48:59

2y ago48:59

48:59

The Podcast was on a hiatus in 2022... but we cranked out one episode to recap what went down at the Flavor Fest conference in October 2022 and Pastor Tommy "Urban D." Kyllonen and Pastor Darnel also recapped the Lion King production and some other incredible things that took place at Crossover Church.…

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How to Truly Eat Well | Books Insights on In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan 26:25

2y ago26:25

26:25

*The common sense and clarity of Michael Pollan’s message – Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants – is what gives it its power, all the more so when contrasted with the dizzying, conflicting dietary advice and convoluted lists of ingredients we are faced with on a daily basis. *Pollan is a voice of reason amid the earnest, often ill-informed clean …

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Do You Think Like a Fox or a Hedgehog? | Book Insights on The Hedgehog and the Fox by Isaiah Berlin 20:56

2y ago20:56

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*In later life, Isaiah Berlin regretted calling his essay The Hedgehog and the Fox, but it’s an undoubtedly intriguing title. *While it investigates the two ways of approaching knowledge, that of the fox who ‘knows many things’ and the hedgehog who ‘knows one big thing’ – outlining what would become a key principle of modern cultural theory – the e…

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Effective Communication with Kids | Book Insights on The Whole Brain Child by Daniel J Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson 30:52

2y ago30:52

30:52

*Parenting can be tough work, and at times it can feel like just surviving is the most you’re able to do. But psychotherapists Siegel and Bryson show that the most difficult moments are actually opportunities to thrive – you just need to use integration. *Integration means connecting the two sides of your – and your child’s – brain. *This can occur…

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How to Think Like a Shark for Your Business | Book Insights on Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim & Renée Mauborgne 32:01

2y ago32:01

32:01

*In today’s world, competition is becoming increasingly fierce. This leads to bloody battles among competitors who are forced to keep reducing prices while continuously spending money on incremental improvements in product quality. *If they are successful at this, they will merely stay afloat in red oceans. Because other firms are doing the same, e…

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Rachel Holliss on How To Achieve The Life of Your Dreams | Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis 27:03

2y ago27:03

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*Like many people, Rachel Hollis had a difficult time growing up. But she realized that, whatever her circumstances, it was no excuse for not designing and building a great life. *Success has to be seized, and involves sacrifices, but it’s no harder than settling for mediocrity. *The former party planner with a flourishing media company and family …

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Want to live forever? Eat this | Book Insights on How Not to Die by Michael Greger 25:06

2y ago25:06

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*If dying is a certainty, dying early is almost always a choice. *This is the thread running through Michael Greger’s How Not To Die. Backed up by a catalogue of studies, Greger compellingly demonstrates how we can prevent, treat and even reverse our most common chronic diseases. *The subtitle is Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent …

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