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LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE - Science Fiction and Fantasy Story Podcast (Sci-Fi | Audiobook | Short Stories)
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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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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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Host Chris Gorin interviews experts about global affairs with a focus on East Asia and offering a perspective from Taiwan. The Strait Up Podcast is the successor to Taiwan Today hosted by Natalie Tso.
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"GaaS" by Meg Elison + "The Mote in Bird's Eye, or Note Attached to a Frozen Corpse Retrieved from Deep Space" by Jon Lasser
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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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Transform Your Business With Open Book Management Featuring Rich Armstrong
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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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Osahon Ize-Iyamu | We the People Excluding I
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We were in the mines when the world was falling apart. I remember, the earth was cracking, and the plants were going limp, and the world looked dark blue, less full of life. | © 2024 Osahon Ize-Iyamu. Narrated by Alison Belle Bews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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Gabriela Santiago | Reconstructing “The Goldenrod Conspiracy,” Edina Room, Saturday 2:30-3:30
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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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"The Terrible Secret of The Immortal Bards" by Adam-Troy Castro + "A Superior Knot" by Ash Huang
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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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How to Reduce Workplace Drama with Robyn Hatcher
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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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Building a Customer-Centric Culture with Dan Gingiss
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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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Mother used to say I am a child of the river. I never understood her. I thought I would be a child of the wind, like her. | © 2024 by Oluwatomiwa Ajeigbe. Narrated by Mirron Willis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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Archita Mittra | The Quality of Mercy Is Not Strain’d
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It is the year 3048 and you still hate your job. | © 2024 by Archita Mittra. Narrated by Arthur Morey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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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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"Resistance" by Cat Rambo + "Under the Skin" by Deborah L. Davitt
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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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Dominique Dickey | Look at the Moon
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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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Richard Thomas | The Darkness Between the Stars
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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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"Mud Maidens Rise" by K.A. Wiggins + "What's in a Name" by Matthew Hughes
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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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Employee Stock Ownership Plans with Jeremy Huish
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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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Creating a Destination Workplace with Betsy-Allen Manning
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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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Filip Hajdar Drnovšek Zorko | The Heist for the Soul of Humanity
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The simulation blossomed around Nadja Gavrić like a hypercube unpacking itself into three dimensions. | © 2024 by Filip Hajdar Drnovšek Zorko. Narrated by Susan Hanfield, with Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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Navigating Dental Care for Kids with Dr. Sisi: Tips, Stories, and Expert Advice
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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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"The Only Writing Advice You'll Ever Need to Survive Eldritch Horrors" by Aimee Picchi + "The Aliens Said They Want to Party" by Joel William David Buxton
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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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Selling Your Business with Sunny Vanderbeck
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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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"Songs of the Sorrow of Thorns" by Amayah Perveen + "A Guide on How to meet the Deity of Many Faces" by Oyedotun Damilola Muees
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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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You’re asleep in dreams of your father holding your head underwater, so the call from Magnolia Assisted Living goes to voicemail. | © 2024 by Dominique Dickey. Narrated by Paul Boehmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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The ROI of Team Happiness with Tia Graham
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In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I chat with Tia Graham, a dynamic keynote speaker, bestselling author, and expert in positive psychology and leadership. We dive deep into the importance of psychological safety in leadership, how to define and cultivate happiness at work, and Tia’s "Happy Leader Methodology." Tia shares insightfu…
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Oyedotun Damilola Muees | Warning Notes from an Annihilator Machine
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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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Giving and Receiving Powerful Feedback with Treena Huang
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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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The trouble started after my husband reported a strange Zoom call at work. | © 2024 by Dominica Phetteplace. Narrated by Justine Eyre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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Healthy Smiles for Life: Dr. Jeff’s Guide to Kids’ Periodontal Health and Hygiene
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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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On this Mike on the Mic episode, I’ll be breaking down the chaos of distinguishing the differences between targets, KPIs, and priorities. I explore how vague terminology often leads to confusion within teams, especially leadership teams, impacting overall organizational clarity. I’ll help tackle the pitfalls of using amorphous language when discuss…
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Deborah L. Davitt | In the Hands of the Mountain God
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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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Andrea Kriz | Udo Gehler and the Virgin Bitch of the Resistance
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Udo Gehler saw his next opponent was the Virgin Bitch of the Resistance and didn’t even blink. | © 2024 by Andrea Kriz. Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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Emotional Intelligence and Business Outcomes with Meg Poag
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In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I speak with Meg Poag. She stands at the intersection of leadership excellence and transformative consultancy. A best-selling author of “The Adversity Hack,” Meg is a visionary known both locally and nationally for her passion and prowess in empowering leaders. Her goal? Drive change, produce rema…
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Megan Chee | An Otherworldly Cat Tells You the Secrets of the Universe
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There are a near-infinite number of strange and marvelous worlds in this Universe, and in all of them there are Cats. | © 2024 by Megan Chee. Read by Scott Peterson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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dave ring | The Waking Sleep of a Seething Wound
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Dawn shot a quiver of cirrus that smeared like sunscreen across the sky. Bini had been awake for hours, back aching. She was too old for this shit. | © 2024 by dave ring. Narrated by Justine Eyre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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PRPHD talks Shin Kamen Rider with Mudita part 1
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Improving Your Leadership Team – Where Do You Start?
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In this Mike on the Mic episode, I go into the key characteristics of a phenomenal company, and I'll take a deep dive into how you can assess your team's performance against these benchmarks. But that's not all; I'll also zero in on actionable steps. Even if your team is excelling, constant improvement is vital. To guide us, we'll use a comprehensi…
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Deep in the abyss of the Unholy Bazaar, in a shop that reeked of death and god-blood, Sparrow lay screaming in a web of rope and unbreakable silk. | © 2024 by Varsha Dinesh. Narrated by Justine Eyre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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I want to tell you everything. I should tell you that you’re the greatest accomplishment our people have ever produced. I should tell you that you’re loved. | © 2024 by Ash Howell. Narrated by Alison Belle Bews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive into the art of unlocking team success through three key disciplines: Measuring What Matters, Aligning Around Priorities, and the Planning and Communication Rhythm. Using the human body as a metaphor, I explore how these disciplines are as vital to your team's success as the nervous and digestive systems are …
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P H Lee | Richard Nixon and the Princess of the Crows
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The night before the comet hit, Richard Milhous Nixon awoke restless and well before dawn. | © 2024 by P H Lee. Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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She should go back inside the watchpod. Maree and Blaise didn’t have to be dead. | © 2024 by Nisi Shawl. Narrated by Alison Belle Bews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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