Best Jim Bouman Podcasts (2024)

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The Power of Asking the Right Questions – Jim Bouman - TEDxAwaji 2022 17:52

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On Sunday December 18, 2022 I was invited to speak at TEDxAwaji 2022. The theme was “Ikigai,” a Japanese word meaning “purpose in life” or “raison d’être.” My talk “The Power of Asking the Right Questions” covers my 8.5-year journey from early 2014 to late 2022 (age 22 to 30), from my first job to going solo and uncovering my calling. I tell storie…

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How To Find Office Space In West Africa | David Kpondehou | Business in West Africa 9 9:22

4y ago9:22

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Want to do business in West Africa but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with this series that dives into the ins and outs of doing business in West Africa. Entrepreneurs, small business owners, CEOs of large conglomerates: we’ve got something for all of you. In today’s episode of Business in West Africa, David Kpondehou…

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Internet And 4G In West Africa | David Kpondehou | Business in West Africa 8 14:27

4y ago14:27

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Want to do business in West Africa but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with this series that dives into the ins and outs of doing business in West Africa. Entrepreneurs, small business owners, CEOs of large conglomerates: we’ve got something for all of you. In today’s episode of Business in West Africa, David Kpondehou…

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Doing Business In West Africa As A Foreigner | David Kpondehou | Business in West Africa 7 18:37

4y ago18:37

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Want to do business in West Africa but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with this series that dives into the ins and outs of doing business in West Africa. Entrepreneurs, small business owners, CEOs of large conglomerates: we’ve got something for all of you. In today’s episode of Business in West Africa, David Kpondehou…

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Punctuality And Time Management In West Africa | David Kpondehou | Business in West Africa 6 9:47

4y ago9:47

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Want to do business in West Africa but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with this series that dives into the ins and outs of doing business in West Africa. Entrepreneurs, small business owners, CEOs of large conglomerates: we’ve got something for all of you. In today’s episode of Business in West Africa, David Kpondehou…

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Hiring People In West Africa | David Kpondehou | Business in West Africa 5 19:29

4y ago19:29

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Want to do business in West Africa but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with this series that dives into the ins and outs of doing business in West Africa. Entrepreneurs, small business owners, CEOs of large conglomerates: we’ve got something for all of you. In today’s episode of Business in West Africa, David Kpondehou…

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New Way To Improve Productivity And Effectiveness | Daily Jim 86 4:54

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Want to be more effective? Efficient? Productive? And. Look back on the progress you’ve made this past month. With a smile? In this episode I share my latest habits and work process. Made easy for you to understand. And made easy to implement. Looking forward to positive messages a month from now. _______________________________ (00:00) Staying foc…

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Hiring And Working In West Africa | David Kpondehou | Business in West Africa 4 19:27

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Want to do business in West Africa but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with this series that dives into the ins and outs of doing business in West Africa. Entrepreneurs, small business owners, CEOs of large conglomerates: we’ve got something for all of you. In today’s episode of Business in West Africa, David Kpondehou…

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Getting Rich With The Power Of Compounding | Daily Jim 85 4:38

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Want to become a millionaire? It’s not so difficult. Just watch the first 30 seconds of this video. Done? Still not convinced? Watch the rest of the video. You’ll learn all about the secret ingredients to make it happen. __________________________ (00:00) How to get rich and become a millionaire (00:38) The power of compounding (01:09) Compound eff…

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How To Enter West Africa As A Foreign Company | David Kpondehou | Business in West Africa 3 17:40

4y ago17:40

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Want to do business in West Africa but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with this series that dives into the ins and outs of doing business in West Africa. Entrepreneurs, small business owners, CEOs of large conglomerates: we’ve got something for all of you. In today’s episode of Business in West Africa, David Kpondehou…

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Realize Your Dreams By Visualizing Them | Daily Jim 84 4:39

4y ago4:39

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Do you want to make your dreams a reality? It’s not so difficult. Visualize that dream. Every single day. Now you have your objective. How will you get there? Write down the steps you will take. And. Let somebody else know about this plan. Then. Start working. But. Don’t forget: make a weekly progress & improvement report. You don’t want to be walk…

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How To Start Doing Business In West Africa | David Kpondehou | Business in West Africa 2 10:47

4y ago10:47

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Want to do business in West Africa but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with this series that dives into the ins and outs of doing business in West Africa. Entrepreneurs, small business owners, CEOs of large conglomerates: we’ve got something for all of you. In today’s episode of Business in West Africa, David Kpondehou…

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How To Make Others Achieve The Impossible | Daily Jim 83 4:56

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Do you hold yourself and others to the same standards? Most of us don’t. Even among others, we hold different people to different standards? And why do we do that? Because we think some people have more potential than others? Because we believe in them more? Do you know that it is this belief that allows people to thrive? That gives them the confid…

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Doing Business In Japan And Africa | David Kpondehou | Business in West Africa 1 57:47

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In this first episode of Business in West Africa, I interview David Kpondehou, founder and CEO of Africa Samurai Consulting. From the day I met David I could feel his drive and passion in connecting Japan with West Africa, all to make West Africa and the entire African continent great (again). Coming to a country so far away from home isn’t easy, e…

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What Is The Pygmalion Effect And How Does It Affect You? | Daily Jim 82 4:46

4y ago4:46

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“Label a man a loser and he will start acting like one.” Aka the Pygmalion Effect. Surprised why someone you know can’t seem to live up to expectations? Have you thought about what you think of that person? And his potential? What do the other people around him think? Believing in someone can let that person soar. While not believing in someone can…

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Grow Your Business By Setting The Right Targets | Daily Jim 81 5:23

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Growing a startup isn’t easy. In the beginning it’s easy. Relatively. You simply do what you think is best. Try to get feedback from the marketplace. And adjust. Then it starts going well. And you hire new people. You assign them some tasks. So far no problem. But what do you do when you’ve got 10 people to assign tasks to? 25? 50? At some point, y…

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Changing Your Team Structure And Keeping Everybody Motivated | Daily Jim 80 4:53

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The company is changing. Priorities change. Objectives change. Targets change. It’s only natural that the responsibilities change, right? And the job roles? This happens in a startup. Not once. Not twice. Many, many times. There are wrong ways to manage this. And there are ways that work. That keeps the spirits up. And keeps everybody motivated. Cu…

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Change Your Circumstances, Change Your Life | Daily Jim 79 4:49

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Want to change something in your life? Gotta change those circumstances. But where to start? What is it you want to change? What would the ideal situation be like? How can you get there? Which decisions do you have to make? Which actions do you have to take? Which changes should you make in your environment? Implement The process is not that diffic…

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Make Better Decisions By Understanding Solomon’s Paradox | Daily Jim 78 4:13

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Solomon’s Paradox. Aka: you’re better at helping other people make decisions than helping yourself make the right decisions. Investments. Friends. Colleagues. We all make the wrong decisions. Because we’re influenced by our emotions and biases. Want to make better decisions? Next time you face this kind of situation, ask yourself: what would I sugg…

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Improving Your Negotiation and Sales Skills | Daily Jim 77 4:32

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Want to become a better negotiator? Better salesperson? Better manager? It’s easier than you think. Understand what the other side wants, desires or values Shape the conversation in such a way that it aligns with number 1 Emotional connection established? Then lay out the steps the other side needs to take. This covers the logical side. Want to fur…

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How To Make Employees Feel (Ir)Relevant | Daily Jim 76 4:05

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How to make employees feel irrelevant. Unhappy learning just one way? No worries, I teach you two methods. And for the kind-hearted: I also say what you can do to avoid it. Don’t worry. It’s not so difficult. To make employees feel (ir)relevant. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It …

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Making Meetings Shorter And More Effective | Daily Jim 75 3:54

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I love meetings. Or do I? If done right maybe. Which doesn’t happen all too often. Sounds familiar? Worry not. I got you covered. I can’t make them fun. But I can tell you how to make them more effective. And efficient. Give it a try. And maybe, just maybe, you’ll start loving them. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a shor…

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Resume Vs Skills | Daily Jim 74 3:36

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Shiny resume or outstanding skills? Tough choice isn’t it? Or is it? You probably say that skills are all that matter in the end. They let you climb up the ladder and switch jobs. But you first have to get a foot in the door. Get that interview opportunity. So having shiny resume syndrome might not be so bad after all. Collecting university and com…

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Is An MBA Worth It? | Daily Jim 73 4:40

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Is an MBA worth it? Generally, I’d say no. The return on investment is not very good. Not only the money. But also time. After all, the skills can be learned for a fraction of the time and costs elsewhere. That is if you look at things from a Western point of view. Because for people from emerging countries, having an MBA could make a world of diff…

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Knowing If Somebody Is The Right Fit In 1 Week | Daily Jim 72 5:20

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A new person joins the team. Let’s give him/her something to do. Stop right there. The onboarding time is the most important time for a new employee. For him/her, yes. But even more for you, the manager. After all, what do you really know about this person? Not much I can guess. So why waste this valuable time in the beginning? Without spending mor…

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Becoming A Better Manager | Daily Jim 71 6:01

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One day or another we’re all a manager. But not all of us know how. Managing tasks. Managing people. Many focus on the former. Many on the latter. Few on both. But that’s not the point. Because you can focus all you want. If you don’t know how, it won’t help you much. I hope the tips in this episode helped you a bit. If they did, send me a message.…

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A Good Person Does Not Make A Good Manager | Daily Jim 70 4:57

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A good person. A good manager. Many are the former. Not many are the latter. But not for the reasons you have in mind right now. No. It’s much more complicated than that. Or simple. Let’s just say it has something to do with being too well-liked. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It…

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Work-Life Balance For Entrepreneurs And Freelancers #2 | Daily Jim 69 5:25

4y ago5:25

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Listened to yesterday's episode? Not yet? I don’t want to spoil anything. But it was worth it. If I do say so myself. Curious? Here you go. But even without having seen it This video delivers the goods. Simplify your task list? Check Become more consistent? Check Improve daily? Check And probably more. Probably. I will let you decide on that. No? I…

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Work-Life Balance For Entrepreneurs And Freelancers #1 | Daily Jim 68 5:21

4y ago5:21

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Thinking about work all the time? Never know when to switch off? Or when to switch on? To take an action I mean. I know it can be difficult. There are many things going on in life. It can be overwhelming. I guess it’s a good thing I’ve made it simple for you. Listened to the podcast? Still not convinced? Come back for part 2 tomorrow. What’s in it?…

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How To Decide To Keep A Project Alive | Daily Jim 67 4:46

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Should I keep the project alive? Or should I kill it? What are the benefits of keeping it alive? Yes, you read that right. Not: is it profitable? But: are there benefits? If no, you know what to do. If yes, what are the opportunity costs? Sometimes it can be that simple. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on …

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The Secret To Creating Real Value Quickly | Daily Jim 66 4:30

4y ago4:30

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I don’t want to be the biggest fish in the pond. I don’t want to be the smallest fish in the ocean. I simply want to be a part of the ecosystem. We all need each other to grow. To create a better world. To create value. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds…

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Becoming A Better Colleague | Daily Jim 65 5:44

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Imagine you're at your workplace. Someone walks up to you and asks “Can you give me some advice?” We feel flattered. And then the doubt kicks in. We realize the stakes are higher than we thought. After all, if the advice leads to failure, we will end up sharing in the blame. So maybe it’s better not to say anything. Sounds familiar? Now imagine tha…

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The Time We Waste Every Single Day | Daily Jim 64 5:19

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Replying emails? Sounds like something you do throughout the day? No? How about replying text messages? WhatsApp messages? Facebook messages? Instagram messages? We all have a tendency to reply to these messages as soon as they come in. Especially if we leave notifications on our phone on. Even when we manage to fight the urge to reply to messages …

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To Do List | Daily Jim 63 4:39

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Do you make a to do list? And look at those unfinished lists on a daily basis? Worry no longer. As today I share with you my process. When I was a manager. And since I've been working alone. Listen to it. Try it. Go home without stress today. Or at least it won't be caused because of an unfinished today list. If you enjoy the podcast, would you ple…

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Want A Change? Listen To This | Daily Jim 62 3:55

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Thinking of switching jobs? Starting something for yourself? My advice: get started. Don't wait until the day you've quit your job. Don't get stuck in planning hell. In fact, try not to plan at all. Simply get started on the thing you want to do. In the mornings. Evenings. Weekends. Whenever it suits you. And you'll find out if this new thing you h…

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How To Improve Faster | Daily Jim 61 3:36

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How quickly can I improve? Very simple. How many days in a row can you work on the thing you want to improve? If daily is too much, then how about weekly? The more consistent you are, the higher the returns. And the faster you'll see results. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It tak…

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Growing An Audience | Daily Jim 60 4:42

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Growing an audience is not difficult. As long as you have patience. How much? Becoming an influencer might not be for you. Because no matter how many times you ask that, there is no answer to that. Sure, there are best practices for every platform. Ways to fast-track your growth. But at its core, you don't control the speed. The rate of growth. Wha…

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Become More Effective And Productive #2 | Daily Jim 59 5:11

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Yesterday I gave you 1 way to be more productive and effective. Today I give you 2. They're not perfect. Nothing is. But they're my answers for now after months of trial-and-error. Or was it years? In any case. Know it. Use it. Improve on it. And most importantly: make it your own. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short…

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Become More Effective And Productive #1 | Daily Jim 58 5:15

4y ago5:15

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4 months of working for myself. 4 months of changes to myself. And my working style. How to become more focused? How to become more effective? How to become more productive? 3 questions. 3 solutions. 1 today, 2 tomorrow. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 second…

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Perfectionism | Daily Jim 57 3:56

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Suffering from perfectionism? That's right. Suffering. I definitely used to. And while I thought it was a good thing early on, I've since changed my mind. It held me back from what really matters. Progress. Personal development. Relationship development. Product or service development. Let's just say: fulfillment and happiness. Listen to the episod…

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Level Up Your Feedback | Daily Jim 56 4:08

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Having trouble giving feedback? Or looking for a way to level up the impact of your feedback? Try using: "[insert respected person] talked about your recent work positively." That'll get most people interested in what you want to say and more receptive to what follows. You can keep using the third person as a way to reinforce the behaviour you want…

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Delegate Or Do It Yourself? | Daily Jim 55 4:59

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There are many benefits to delegating responsibilities. But not everything should be delegated. Feedback or contract extension talks for example. After all, employees form the backbone of your organisation. And think about the tone you're setting by having someone else take care of it Everything you do as a leader has an impact. Spending time with …

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Dealing With Unhappy Or Frustrated Employees | Daily Jim 54 4:13

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Unhappy or frustrated employees? Not sure what to do? I got you covered in today's episode. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. But the process I laid out for you should get you well on your way. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds and it really makes…

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Training New Hires In 3 Months | Daily Jim 53 5:05

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Training and managing 1 new hire is difficult. Let alone 5. Or 10. In this video I have made this process simple for you. Day 1 Week 1 Month 1 Months 2 and 3 By the end you should have a full-fledged member of your team, who fits the culture and who you know. And otherwise you know that the person is not a fit. Either way this should make your life…

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Mentorship And Management Done Right | Daily Jim 52 4:16

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You want to help somebody grow? Make them stretch themselves and take on more work? Sometimes all they need is an opportunity. Other times they need a push in the right direction. In today's video I try to make the process of making someone want to take on more responsibilities easy for you. I hope it helps you make somebody else the person you kno…

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Managing Your Frustration With A Colleague | Daily Jim 51 4:43

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Agreed on something but your partner does things differently? Feeling frustrated is totally normal. It's easy to become aggressive. And make the other defensive. Next time try this: ask what they were thinking. You'll learn what caused things to turn out differently from what you agreed upon. And you might be able to salvage a relationship. Which c…

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Reducing Stress At Work | Daily Jim 50 4:16

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Feeling overwhelmed with your work? You're not alone. We all have those moments. In today's episode I share with you the 5-step process I go through myself to make things more manageable. Not only myself, I have also used it with others to help them reduce their stress level. How have you been dealing with work/task overload? If you haven't found a…

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Don’t Trust The Words But Trust The Actions | Daily Jim 49 4:09

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Don't trust the words. Trust the actions. The person that keeps saying "I will do it", but never actually does it. We all know somebody like that. It might even be the person we see in the mirror. Often times it's not a character flaw or lack of willingness. More times than not it's our tendency to overpromise. If that's such a pervasive thing, the…

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Giving Feedback That Motivates People | Daily Jim 48 4:01

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The hamburger approach to feedback doesn't work. Let me explain. I used to use this approach when I just started managing people. And sure enough it made for positive conversations. But it didn't actually benefit anyone. People's behaviour rarely changed. Which meant they weren't growing the way everybody involved wanted. So I started changing my a…

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Managing Your Finances With The Richest Man In Babylon #2 | Daily Jim 47 4:43

4y ago4:43

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Growing your wealth is largely a battle with yourself. To know where you want to go. How to get there. Follow through. Seizing opportunities. The Richest Man in Babylon doesn't only provide a roadmap to growing your wealth but also provides the mindset required to make it happen. Easy to understand. Easy to act upon. If you enjoy the podcast, would…

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