Best Gratitude Blooming Podcasts (2024)

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From Chaos to Cosmic Choices to Loving Corrections with adrienne maree brown 37:37

29d ago37:37

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Send us a text This week, we are joined by beloved movement creatrix adrienne maree brown in a conversation about talking with trees, finding your murmuration, and holding complexity (and each other). With wisdom from Gratitude Blooming’s rose card representing choice, the celebrated author of Emergent Strategy joins co-hosts Belinda Liu and Omar B…

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Some Truly Hidden Gems! 8:18

1h ago8:18

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Moving is such an emotional process. Well, at least it is for me and I'm not even the one moving! But, on the plus side, moving can help unearth some hidden gems!! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information that may help y…

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Can We Stop Trying to Be So Darn Productive?? 8:10

4h ago8:10

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Today's episode is inspired by a question asked on a recent JOY SCHOOL call -- why are we so obsessed with productivity?? It is curious: we are always trying to get more done and yet we are never actually 'done' with our to-do lists. Let's talk about productivity and how we can give ourselves permission to perhaps be a bit less productive. Thanks s…

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The Power of Networks: Transforming our Lives, Communities, and Organizations 42:12

14h ago42:12

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Join host Tyler and Kimberli Jeter for a discussion on: -The power of developing relationships with love, curiosity, generosity, and gratitude -How leaders can help their employees discover new networks and expand existing networks -How expanding our networks can help eliminate productivity silos in the workplace -Why Generation Z should receive un…

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Maybe You Need to Hear This Today! 6:47

23h ago6:47

6:47

Today's episode was inspired by my dear friend Alvina! She sent me a post with one of my absolute favorite Charlie Mackesy quotes of all time: 'One of our greatest freedoms is how we react to things.' So, today I share a few of my favorite quotes from two incredible books. Because we all need reminders. Reminders of how wonderful we are, how lucky …

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We are Going on a Treasure Hunt! 8:31

3d ago8:31

8:31

Today's episode takes place on Block Island -- 13 miles off the coast of Westerly, Rhode Island. It features a treasure hunt (actual name of the hunt 'orbivores')! Do we find the treasure?? Listen to find out! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the g…

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Some Simple Gratitude (and a Blackout)! 8:48

8d ago8:48

8:48

We are in Vermont and we have no power! What could there possibly be to be grateful for?? A lot I guess! Today's episode is all about small, simple gratitude. Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on…

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A Little Bit of Royal! 6:17

17d ago6:17

6:17

No, today's episode is not about the Royal family!! We recently re-watched The Royal Tenenbaums -- more than two decades after my first viewing. The movie and the soundtrack brought back a lot of memories for me -- prompting me to contemplate where life has taken me. Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their pe…

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Leading Your People to Bloom: Tending to Work and Life to Develop Thriving Teams 48:53

10d ago48:53

48:53

Award-winning 5-time author, global keynote speaker, leadership strategist, culture change agent and... poet Dan Pontefract joins the show to share his insights on wellness in work and in life. Having spent 20 years in industry, followed by a decade in consultancy, speaking, and instructional roles, Dan has a 360-degree view of what ails us (and ou…

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What Are Some of Your 'Tells??' 8:29

15d ago8:29

8:29

Today's episode is about intuition -- our internal guidance system. I know it would be so much easier if we had Siri telling us which direction to turn and how long it would take to get there -- but intuition doesn't really work like that. Let's chat about 'tells' -- ways to know that you are on the right path. I'll share mine and maybe you can sha…

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The Pressure to Have it All Figured Out! 7:22

17d ago7:22

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Today's episode is about the pressure we put on ourselves and our kids to have it all figured out. I get it -- it's really nice to have a direction, a plan. But it's also nice to know we all have the freedom to change our minds. Life has so many twists and turns and there will be many chapters -- it's OK if some chapters deviate from the original o…

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Some Summer Visioning!! 7:13

29d ago7:13

7:13

On today's episode, I chat about trying out some 'summer visioning.' Don't worry -- you don't have to have a clear picture of exactly what you want. This approach is much more gentle. Let's use summer to help us gain clarity on how we want to 'feel' going forward. Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perce…

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That Intangible Quality! 7:43

1M ago7:43

7:43

We all appreciate that 'intangible quality' that other people possess -- energy. But, sometimes, it's tough to appreciate it in ourselves. Let's chat about that conundrum today! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information t…

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Developing High Achievers: Intrinsic Motivation, Continuous Learning, and Thoughtful Mentorship 48:54

25d ago48:54

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Dr. Ruth Gotian is the author of The Success Factor, as well as the co-author of the Financial Times Guide to Mentoring. She has worked with, interviewed, observed, and been mentored by hundreds of world-class performers across the arenas of sports, science, and business. Her time spent with high achievers has accumulated in the form of concrete me…

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Guess What?? I Have a Couple Haters! 8:27

1M ago8:27

8:27

Today's episode is a funny one -- I actually have a few social media 'haters.' Very mild haters. I'm a bit fascinated by the phenomenon of attacking (even in the most mild way) folks you don't know. So, let's chat about it! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY…

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Oh It's so Good to be Home! 7:39

1M ago7:39

7:39

What is it about being home?? Why does it feel so good to sleep in your own bed? We had a great trip to Costa Rica but it does feel just amazing to be home. Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on y…

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Practice, practice, practice! 11:34

1M ago11:34

11:34

My grandfather used to like that old joke where a man on the street asks someone 'how do you get to Carnegie Hall?' And the reply is 'practice.' Practice is the only way I know of to change how you think. In today's episode, I had to really practice the question: what if it all worked out for me? Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people …

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Oh, I Could Get Used to This! 7:19

1M ago7:19

7:19

Today's episode reflects on my first few days in Costa Rica -- the quiet, my friends, is just amazing. Between the quiet, the slow pace, and the humidity forcing me into sloth-mode, I could definitely get used to this! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All…

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Letting the Emotion Pass Through You! 8:13

2M ago8:13

8:13

Despite 'vacation,' today, I am just mad. As my favorite children's book character, Fancy Nancy, would say: 'Furious. This is a more sophisticated word than angry or mad.' And I'm going to accept it and just let it flow through me. Because sometimes we are just plain mad! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) the…

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Some Time to Recharge! 6:18

2M ago6:18

6:18

We are on the precipice of a big trip and I'm ready! There's this moment -- when you've done all the work and everything is packed and ready -- but right before the trip truly begins. Oh, it's a good moment! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the gui…

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Valuing Just Organizations: Overcoming Challenges to Retention, Acquisition, and DEI 46:57

2M ago46:57

46:57

Join Employment Lawyer and Workplace Expert Peter Rahbar in conversation with host Tyler Lay as they discuss: -The state of DEI, and how some organizations are under attack for the perceived intent of their policies and practices -The enfeebling of educational language, and how we can better preserve the intent and power of our learning programs -H…

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A Sea of Beliefs! 9:16

2M ago9:16

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Today, I share some musings about beliefs and how to shift the nature of your thoughts: what if we can't fully eradicate old, negative beliefs but we can make them a small percentage of the overall 'sea' of beliefs?? Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All o…

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It's a Sure Thing! 6:20

2M ago6:20

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Today’s episode is about a feeling -- a sure feeling. Like you know something is eventually going to happen. I have to say, it’s a pretty great feeling! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your …

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Brain teaser 2:42

2M ago2:42

2:42

Send us a text Any talk, speech or response can be made interesting with wit, humor and sharp intellect. But in addition to unique perspective and cool viewpoints, what can jazz up any talk or conversation are always the questions. Join me in this episode by sharing your problem solving skills, unleashing your creative side and answering some quirk…

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Happy Birthday, Paul Bloom!! 9:12

2M ago9:12

9:12

I was recently celebrating my uncle's 75th birthday (it would have been my dad's 75th too:) So, today, I share some stories about 'the twins' (my uncle and my dad). And reflect on the curious nature of grief -- it's never really what you might expect. I know this episode sounds a bit depressing but I promise it's not. I loved writing these stories …

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Leaning Into Summer! 8:07

2M ago8:07

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Summer, at least for me, is filled with lots of travel and fun -- but also a complete lack of structure and routine. This summer, rather than fight the 'free for all,' I am working on leaning into it! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, em…

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...But I'm Grateful: Reducing Stress and Anxiety in The Workplace with Gratitude and Grounding Practices 41:33

2M ago41:33

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This week, Lori Saitz, wellness coach and founder of Zen Rabbit, encourages all of us to re-dedicate our focus to the things that fill our lives with significance: Close relationships with others and a connection to our physical and mental wellbeing. Join us as we discuss: -The permanent impact that deliberate acts of gratitude can have on relation…

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Driving Around in my Minivan! 8:29

2M ago8:29

8:29

Don't worry -- today's episode isn't really about my minivan -- I just had Chuck Berry's 'Driving Around in my Automobile' stuck in my head! This episode is really about some college touring I did recently (not for me, although I'd love to go back) and how magnetic the energy of 'the world is at my fingertips' truly is! Thanks so much for listening…

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The 'Stream' of Consciousness! 10:18

2M ago10:18

10:18

This is the second episode inspired by the new movie ’Inside Out 2!’ I was so tickled by the brilliant concept of an actual ’stream’ of consciousness that I decided to embark on my own stream of consciousness experiment. So this is it friends! Today, I share with you one hour of my own random, ping-pong-ball-like thoughts! Thanks so much for listen…

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Do You Need to Acclimate to Peace and Calm?? 6:42

3M ago6:42

6:42

I know we often say we just want things to be calmer but, for so many of us (myself included!), when things are calm, we get a bit antsy. It can feel uncomfortable. Let's talk about why it's so tough for us to enjoy 'peace and calm' and ways we can practice acclimating to it. Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!)…

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Other Ways to Mark Time! 7:41

3M ago7:41

7:41

I've probably traveled this small stretch of real estate in my bedroom tens of thousands of times. So, I thought I'd share some 'bedside' stories (literally bedside) in another way of appreciating and marking the passage of time. Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find mo…

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Teaching The Geek: How Experts Can Connect with Non-expert Audiences through Empathy 43:37

3M ago43:37

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Neil Thompson, founder of Teach The Geek, joins the show this week to share his insights on how experts can better connect with and teach non-experts. Join us as we discuss: -The communication divide between experts in big tech and much of society -The reasons many experts fail to communicate effectively with non-experts -What it means to have empa…

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Creating Your Dot-to-Dot! 8:50

3M ago8:50

8:50

Today's episode is about those dot-to-dot books where you can create a koala, a sloth, a kangaroo, etc. Well, not really. What if you could name all of your 'dots' and then not force the connections: if you could get out of the 'how.' There are so many ways to connect all of your 'dots' -- never one path. The fun is watching the connections happen …

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Oh, That Pesky Stray Cat! 8:28

3M ago8:28

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Today's episode is about cats -- sort of. I've been focusing on a 'stray cat' lately and I have to stop! You may have some strays too. Let's talk about these cats and how to move our gaze away from the strays. Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the g…

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Embracing Identity, Overcoming Fear: The Power of Curiosity (Mash Up Edition) 17:18

3M ago17:18

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Send us a text What shapes our identity and fuels our courage to challenge societal norms? Today, we revisit an inspiring conversation with Jim Herr, director of the Democracy Center at the Japanese American National Museum. Jim opens up about his experiences as a Hapa kid in rural Pennsylvania, where he faced exclusion and was told he couldn't be …

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An 'Anteroom' for Words! 6:33

3M ago6:33

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Today’s episode is about how our words and intentions get garbled in translation. A good reminder that we may not always translate someone’s meaning correctly and vice versa. Sometimes words need to sit for a moment in an ’anteroom’ before we should allow them in! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perce…

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My Reaction to a Cafeteria Filled With People!! 7:33

3M ago7:33

7:33

Today’s episode is about how we process nerves, accomplishment, and the like. Processing is hard and sometimes you may just end of crying in the car! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy…

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Highlight Episode II: Emotional Regulation, Barriers to AI Adoption, and The Great HR Debate 29:40

3M ago29:40

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This highlight episode includes: -Multiple discussions on the adoption and use of organizational AI tools, as part of #getAI -Overviews of the L&D Global Sentiment Survey and the AI in L&D survey -In-depth discussions on the nature and purpose of the Human Resources function -Multiple views on how L&D must be reframed to succeed within modern organ…

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Metamorphosis (and Some Crazy Butterfly Facts!). 7:59

3M ago7:59

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Today’s episode is about butterflies. Well, kind of. It’s really about using the process of metamorphosis as an allegory to understand our own life transitions. But, I’d listen just for the butterfly facts!! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the gui…

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Burning Down the House! 6:46

3M ago6:46

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Today’s episode is about anger. Anger isn’t always bad -- it can fuel you and provide a sense of purpose and clarity. But, its flames can get so big, it can burn your house down. So let’s talk about anger! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guide…

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Above the Stars, Beyond the Valleys: The Majesty of Creation and Redemption 57:34

3M ago57:34

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Send us a Text Message. Join us on the latest episode of the Valleys of Life podcast, titled "Above the Stars, Beyond the Valleys," as we embark on an inspiring exploration of the awe-inspiring panoramas of both God’s creation and His extraordinary plan for redemption. In this profound sermon, we grapple with our place in the grand scale of the cos…

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Little Free Library 2:57

3M ago2:57

2:57

Send us a text World Environment Day, Trees and Books have something in common. Yes, you are right they are favorable for human’s survival in every way. But do you know some creative doers have repurposed old Trees by turning them into Little Free(“Tree”) Library. Read and learned about some cool facts of the origin of Little Free Libraries. Sharin…

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Maybe It's Time to Go Back to Bed! 6:48

4M ago6:48

6:48

Sometimes you just need to call it. It’s OK to have as Alexander described it: ’a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.’ Or even a not-so-terrible day where you just need to go back to bed. We all can use a reset! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All…

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Do We All Feel Lost?? 7:14

4M ago7:14

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Today’s episode reflects on one of my favorite questions of late: do we all feel lost?? My magic eight-ball says, ’Yes!’ Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my …

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HR Deconstructed: Improving The Experiences and Well-being of Employees with People-centric HR 53:02

4M ago53:02

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Should HR's main remit be to improve the performance and capacity of employees, so that the organization's resultant performance boost yields a better experience for the employees? Or should HR focus on improving the well-being and work experience of employees directly, regardless of the impact these endeavors have on company performance? Or... per…

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To Appease or Not to Appease, That is the Question! 8:06

4M ago8:06

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Today’s episode is for all my friends who need to make sure everyone is OK before you can relax and enjoy yourselves (AND, yes, I am a reformed ‘appeaser’ – still working on it!). Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information…

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For the Class of 2024 Parents! 5:53

4M ago5:53

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Today’s episode is about loving BIG and how hard it can be to let go. Yes, we are so proud and excited for our kids as they move into adulthood but, oh, it’s not easy! Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and information that may he…

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A Fridge Re-Org and the Definition of Grace. 5:44

4M ago5:44

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Today’s episode is about a fridge re-org and the notion of ’earning one’s keep.’ Well, sort of. It’s really about the facet of grace that is so hard for us to accept: undeserved favor. Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and inform…

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The Power of Belief (and the Four-Minute Mile)! 7:16

4M ago7:16

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Today’s episode is inspired by a visit to the Penn Relays and a record-breaking race. Belief is incredibly powerful -- that old adage isn’t too far off: ’Believing is half the battle.’ Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY. All of the guides, emails, and inform…

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Courage America: Reinventing Corporate Culture to Value Brave Action over Business As Usual 46:48

4M ago46:48

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Ryan Berman is a keynote speaker, author, and instigator of the Corporate Courage movement. He has worked with countless C-suite leaders from global organizations to celebrate and catalyze courageous action. For his book and podcast, Ryan has interviewed hundreds of “brave, bullish, and brainiac” public figures and leaders. Through this process, he…

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