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Edited by bestselling anthologist John Joseph Adams, LIGHTSPEED is a Hugo Award-winning, critically-acclaimed digital magazine. In its pages, you'll find science fiction from near-future stories and sociological SF to far-future, star-spanning SF. Plus there's fantasy from epic sword-and-sorcery and contemporary urban tales to magical realism, science-fantasy, and folk tales. Each month, LIGHTSPEED brings you a mix of original short stories and flash fiction featuring a variety of authors, f ...
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Dentistry for Kidz

Cameron & Angelina Huang

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What do you think of when you hear “dentist?” Most people think of scary tools and pain. You see, visiting the dentist is something most dread and avoid. This has a cascading effect: did you know that 25% of seniors have lost all of their teeth? And ~16 million kids didn’t see a dentist last year? The root of the problem comes from poor early education about oral hygiene. Our mission is to raise awareness about the importance of oral health, good diet, and cavity prevention from a young age. ...
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Mark C. Thompson is the World's #1 CEO Coach and a New York Times bestselling author. Mark consults and coaches executives for Fortune 500 and Global Fortune 1000 companies. Forbes called Mark one of “America’s Top Venture Investors with the ‘Midas Touch'." Formerly Charles Schwab's Chief of Staff and Chief Customer Experience Officer, Mark was the Executive Producer of Schwab.com which today has assets over $2.4 Trillion. He is a Co­‐Founder of Sir Richard Branson’s Entrepreneurship Centres ...
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The Better Leadership Team Show helps growth-minded, mid-market CEO's to grow their business without losing their minds. It’s hosted by Leadership Team Coach, Mike Goldman. If you find yourself overwhelmed by all of the obstacles in the way to building a great business, this show will help you improve top and bottom-line growth, fulfillment and the value your company adds to the world. If you want to save years of frustration, time and dollars trying to figure it out on your own, check out t ...
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This month's Lightspeed Science Fiction Short Shots episode features "GaaS" by Meg Elison (© 2024 by Meg Elison), narrated by Alison Belle Bews and "The Mote in Bird's Eye, or Note Attached to a Frozen Corpse Retrieved from Deep Space" by Jon Lasser (© 2024 by Jon Lasser), narrated by Roxanne Hernandez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…
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In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I dive into the transformative power of open book management with Rich Armstrong, a Senior Coach at The Great Game of Business, Inc. SRC Holdings Corporation. He has more than 33 years of experience in improving business performance and employee engagement through open-book management (OBM) and em…
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Can someone get the doors? Thanks. Please remember we’re on an honor system for chairs—if you’ve eaten today, please leave them for someone who hasn’t. We don’t need another fainting incident. | © 2024 by Gabriela Santiago. Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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This month's Lightspeed Fantasy Short Shots episode features "The Terrible Secret of The Immortal Bards" by Adam-Troy Castro (© 2024 by Adam-Troy Castro), narrated by Stefan Rudnicki and "A Superior Knot" by Ash Huang (© 2024 by Ash Huang, narrated by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Robyn Hatcher, a communication and leadership professional speaker and owner of the boutique consultancy SpeakEtc. As a former actor & soap opera writer, she once got paid to create drama, now she works with leaders from Fortune 500 companies, human services organizations and notew…
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In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I dive deep into building a customer-centric culture with Dan Gingiss, an international keynote speaker and customer experience expert who believes that a remarkable experience is your best competitive advantage. His 20-year professional career included leadership positions at McDonald’s, Discover…
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Today we sit down with Dr. Eddie Tai, the endodontist, aka root canal specialist, to explore the essential role of endodontics in saving teeth. As the founder of Apex Endodontics in Las Vegas, Dr. Eddie Tai takes us through the fascinating world of endodontics and the importance of saving teeth. He explains the basics of root canals, why they’re ne…
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In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive deep into the strategies and tools you need to build a successful leadership team. I discuss why it's crucial to proactively structure your leadership team before problems arise. I'll share common pitfalls and the difference between accountability and responsibility and introduce two powerful tools: the Funct…
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This month's Lightspeed Science Fiction Short Shots episode features "Resistance" by Cat Rambo (© 2024 by Cat Rambo), narrated by Stefan Rudnicki and "Under the Skin" by Deborah L. Davitt (© 2024 by Deborah L. Davitt), narrated by Nan McNamara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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We drove out to Joshua Tree for the star party—a gathering of amateur astronomers under a clear, dark sky. It was Holly’s idea, an impromptu adventure on a Friday after work: “Hey, Lou, do you want to go look at the moon tonight?” | © 2024 by Dominique Dickey. Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…
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In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I explore why many leaders tend to over-invest in low performers and under-invest in high performers despite the latter group having the most potential for growth. Emphasizing the importance of focusing on high performers and I’ll offer 11 actionable steps to better engage and retain these valuable team members. …
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Buddy and I abandoned our hydrogen nomad at the edge of the wastelands before trudging around the rusted chain-link perimeter of the abandoned fairgrounds, waiting for the blast of steam and guttural earthly moan to escape from the fractured soil, signifying that it was clear to enter the area. | © 2024 by Richard Thomas. Narrated by Stefan Rudnick…
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In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive deep into the importance of setting clear expectations within your organization. Learn why unclear expectations often lead to unacceptable results and discover practical strategies to establish measurable and actionable goals. I explore the difference between productivity and performance, the significance of …
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This month's Lightspeed Fantasy Short Shots episode features "Mud Maidens Rise" by K.A. Wiggins (© 2024 by K.A. Wiggins), narrated by Nan McNamara and "What's in a Name" by Matthew Hughes (© 2024 by Matthew Hughes), narrated by Arthur Morey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Join Mark for the latest episode of the Chief Executive Summit featuring John Dickerson, renowned journalist, CBS News Prime Time anchor, and author. Together, they delve into the complexities of leadership in times of change and volatility. Through John's unique perspective, drawn from his experiences and his book 'The Hardest Job in the World', t…
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In this episode of the Better Leadership team Show, I chat with Jeremy Huish, VP at Corporate Transition Consulting, about the benefits of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Jeremy shares his journey from tax attorney to ESOP advocate, explaining how ESOPs benefit business owners, companies, and employees. Jeremy Huish started his career as a …
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Next war, the angel decided, he was going to sit out. Before the dust settled, before hosts rose and fell depending on their actions and inclinations, he fled. Cowardice, maybe. More like pragmatism, he rationalized. | © 2024 by Carrie Vaughn. Narrated by Paul Boehmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I dive into the art of creating a destination workplace with the incredible Betsy Allen Manning. Featured on major networks such as Fox, CBS, ABC, NBC, and TEDx, Betsy is an internationally recognized leadership speaker, best-selling author, and company culture expert. As the owner of Destination …
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Welcome to 'Dentistry for Kidz'! Today, we're excited to have a special guest, Dr. Sisi Bao. Dr. Sisi is not just any dentist—she's a superhero for kids' smiles! With a degree from UCSF and advanced training from NYU and the University of Minnesota, she's a pro at making dental visits fun and fearless. Whether she's teaching at USC or on mission tr…
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In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive into the essential ground rules that every leadership team should follow to foster a productive, collaborative, and high-performing organization. Learn how to enhance your team's decision-making, debate skills, and relationships through six key principles: Brutal Honesty No Shame, No Blame Disagree and Commit…
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Anything can be bought or sold at the Night Market. A dozen hummingbird tongues curled like tiny snails, basted in honey and chili oil and served on a silver tray. A mermaid’s song, caught in an antique bottle of smoked glass. | © 2024 by Vanessa Fogg. Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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This month's Lightspeed Science Fiction Short Shots episode features "The Only Writing Advice You'll Ever Need to Survive Eldritch Horrors" by Aimee Picchi (© 2024 by Aimee Picchi), narrated by Susan Hanfield and "The Aliens Said They Want to Party" by Joel William David Buxton (© 2024 by Joel William David Buxton), narrated by Paul Boehmer. Learn …
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In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, we dive into the key ideas and insights from the author of the book 'Selling Without Selling Out,' exploring strategies and principles for effective and ethical sales. Sunny Vanderbeck began his leadership journey as a Section Leader of the 2nd Ranger Battalion (U.S. Special Operations Command), w…
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This month's Lightspeed Fantasy Short Shots episode features "Songs of the Sorrow of Thorns" by Amayah Perveen (© 2024 by Amayah Perveen), narrated by Susan Hanfield and "A Guide on How to meet the Deity of Many Faces" by Oyedotun Damilola Muees (© 2024 by Oyedotun Damilola Muees), narrated by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…
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Today makes it a decade and a day I have been keeping tabs on you. I started by watching your mother, monitoring all her movements while she housed you. There’s no better time to relay this message but now. | © 2024 by Oyedotun Damilola Muees. Narrated by Janina Edwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Treena Huang is an expert in transforming team cultures towards higher performance and trust. As a highly sought after coach, Treena's unique Live 360 Feedback approach trains the skills necessary to communicate with both candor and kindness. Before becoming a leadership coach, Treena served as a UN official, working in high-stakes political settin…
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We’ve never been so busy. The cave where we work used to be calm and, if not entirely devoid of sound, then split only by the crash of waves at high tide and the occasional cry of a woman who didn’t listen when we said listen this will hurt this will hurt this will hurt. Or maybe she did listen, but she thought we meant physical pain, when what we …
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Join us in this exciting episode as we sit down with Dr. Jeffrey Wang, a brilliant board-certified periodontist and superdad of five, to discuss all things dental health for kids. Dr. Jeff shares his inspiring journey to becoming a periodontist and the rewarding aspects of his career. He offers valuable insights on how to make dental visits less in…
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The towering granite shoulders of the mountain god braced against the blue heavens above. Eero’s eyes remained closed beneath his glacial mask, his body swathed in a cloak of green trees. | © 2024 by Deborah L. Davitt. Narrated by Janina Edwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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