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A podcast about movies and the movies that inspired them. A good movie is the result of a large number of people both in front of and behind the camera combining to create a piece of art… But what about the movies that came before that inspired those filmmakers to make the movie? On Piecing It Together we figure out what the clear (and not so clear) influences were that make up the movies we love.
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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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Terrifier 3 LIVE (Featuring Michael Keene, Tia Bean and William Patrick-Coleman)
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On the 405th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas in Las Vegas with guests Michael Keene, Tia Bean and William-Patrick Coleman to talk about Terrifier 3, the ultra-gory return of Art the Clown! Puzzle pieces include Silent Night Deadly Night, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, Gremlins and Evil Dead 2. As al…
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The Beldham (Featuring Cavan Campbell, Joshua Matthews & Kieran Shea)
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On the 411th episode of Piecing It Together, I am at the FilmQuest Film Festival in Provo, Utah and am joined by Cavan Campbell, Joshua Matthews and Kieran Shea to talk about The Beldham, as well as their own projects. Puzzle pieces include The Babadook, The Dark and The Wicked, The Sixth Sense and Rosemary's Baby. As always, SPOILER ALERT for The …
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Reduce Hiring Mistakes with Jordan Burton
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In this episode of The Breakthrough Leadership Team Show, my guest is Jordan Burton, an executive assessor and interviewing trainer with over 17 years of experience. He specializes in training top VC and Private Equity investors and high-growth companies on how to hire the best talent. Jordan was a Partner at the renowned leadership advisory firm g…
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Daughter of the Sun (Featuring Nicole Murray, Paige Henderson & David Tappan)
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On the 410th episode of Piecing It Together, I am at the FilmQuest Film Festival in Provo, Utah and am joined by Nicole Murray, Paige Henderson and David Tappan to talk about Daughter of the Sun, as well as their own projects. Puzzle pieces include Logan, Midnight Special, The Florida Project and Firestarter. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Daughter o…
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On this special episode, Jason Harris joins me again to talk about some upcoming movies. We use the usual puzzle pieces format on some trailers for movies that are coming out in November 2024. This month’s episode includes Here, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Elevation, Small Things Like These, Conclave, Emilia Perez, Red One, Wicked, Blitz, Spel…
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Doing Remote and Hybrid Right with Wayne Turmel
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In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Wayne Turmel, a remote and hybrid work expert from the Kevin Eikenberry Group. He has spent 26 years fascinated by how people communicate- or don't- at work. He's the author of 16 books, including The Long Distance Leader. Wayne shares his insights on the future of work, leadership…
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The Substance (Featuring Tara Giancaspro)
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On the 409th episode of Piecing It Together, Tara Giancaspro joins me to talk about The Substance. One of the most buzzed about films of the year, we get into all kinds of gloopy, nasty stuff on this episode. Puzzle pieces include The Fly, Death Becomes Her, Akira and Dead Alive. As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Substance and the movies we discuss!…
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On the 408th episode of Piecing It Together, Chris Scalzo joins me to talk about Smile 2. The curse from the first smile finds its way to a pop star and things get even more insane. Puzzle pieces include Vox Lux, Blonde, The Shining and Britney Spears' actual life. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Smile 2 and the movies we discuss! Written by Parker Fi…
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The Science of High Performance with Carla Fowler
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In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Dr. Carla Fowler, an MD PhD and elite executive coach who has spent the last decade working with CEOs, entrepreneurs, and senior leaders. As the founder of THAXA, a boutique coaching firm, Carla blends the latest research in performance science with timeless best practices to help …
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On the 407th episode of Piecing It Together, Ronald Meyer joins me to talk about A Different Man. You all know I love talking about a weird one... And this is a weird one. Puzzle pieces include Beau Is Afraid, Synecdoche New York, Black Swan and Death To Smoochy. As always, SPOILER ALERT for A Different Man and the movies we discuss! Written by Aar…
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On the 406th episode of Piecing It Together, Joe Black joins me to talk about Saturday Night! The true-ish story of the night the first episode of Saturday Night Live was filmed It's a fun one. Puzzle pieces include A Futile and Stupid Gesture, The Disaster Artist, Steve Jobs and Birdman. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Saturday Nigth and the movies w…
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The Power of Openness and Honesty with Ken Bogard and Grace Gavin
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In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I chat with Ken Bogart and Grace Gavin, co-founders of Know Honesty, about the power of openness and honesty in leadership and communication. We explore their six practices for fostering genuine dialogue, including breaking down communication barriers, embracing vulnerability, and using their Purs…
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Kinds of Kindness (Featuring Josie DeMarco)
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On the 404th episode of Piecing It Together, Josie DeMarco joins me to talk about Kinds of Kindness. After joining me to discuss Poor Things earlier this year, Yorgos Lanthimos' latest opened the door to get into all kinds of other weird discussions. Puzzle pieces include The One I Love, The Twilight Zone, The Strange World of Joe Coffin and Happin…
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From Adversity to Advantage with John Register
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In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with John Register, a decorated Persian Gulf war veteran, Paralympic silver medalist, and a true leader in turning adversity into an advantage. John shares his remarkable journey from experiencing a life-changing accident to becoming a global influencer and leadership coach. We explore …
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Joker: Folie a Deux (Featuring Joe Black, Jason Harris and Tyler Tutt)
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On the 403rd episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Maya Cinemas in Las Vegas with guests Joe Black, Jason Harris and Tyler Tutt to talk about Joker: Folie a Deux! The long awaited return of the Joaquin Phoenix's Joker in musical form, might just go down as one of the year's biggest flops. But we had fun talking about it. Puzzle pieces in…
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Breaking It Apart – Super Mario Bros (Super Episode)
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On this new entry in the special episode series Breaking It Apart, I’m joined by Kevin Brackett, Joe Black, Pete Abeyta, Derrick Patterson, Tara Giancaspro and VG Mobster for an episode on Super Mario Bros. The 1993 adaptation of the classic Nintendo platformer left a lot of people confued when it was first released but has gone on to become a cult…
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The New and Improved Human Resources Function
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In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I dive into the crucial role Human Resources plays in driving profit growth by focusing on people growth. HR has traditionally been seen as a tactical function, but it's time to reimagine it as a strategic powerhouse that can truly impact an organization's success. I discuss the importance of redefining HR, perha…
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On this special episode, Jason Harris joins me again to talk about some upcoming movies. We use the usual puzzle pieces format on some trailers for movies that are coming out in October 2024. This month’s episode includes The Platform 2, V/H/S/ Beyond, Saturday Night, Piece By Piece, Brothers, Smile 2, Hard Truths, Woman of the Hour, Family Pack, V…
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On the 402nd episode of Piecing It Together, Jason Harris joins me to talk about Kill. This ultra violent action film takes place on a train in India and there's lots of great puzzle pieces to get into. Puzzle pieces include Bullet Train, Snowpiercer, The Crow and Under Seige. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Kill and the movies we discuss! Written by …
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How to Be a Master Convincer with Adele Gambardella and Chip Massey
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On this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with the dynamic duo Adele Gambardella and Chip Massey. They are two accomplished professionals with diverse backgrounds and a shared mission. Adele, recognized as a prominent figure in the PR world, brings over 20 years of expertise, serving as a spokesperson for Fortune 100 companies …
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On the 401st episode of Piecing It Together, Nace DeSanders joins me to talk about Cuckoo. This very messed up horror movie starring Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens goes in all kinds of crazy directions. Puzzle pieces include It Follows, Alien, Vivarium and Barbarian. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Cuckoo and the movies we discuss! Written by Tilman S…
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The 4:30 Movie (Featurin Jason Harris and Joe Black)
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On the 400th episode of Piecing It Together, Jason Harris joins me at Downtown Cinemas to talk about The 4:30 Movie! Kevin Smith's latest isn't exactly a return to form, but probably the best thing he's done in over a decade. Joe Black also joins me for some puzzle pieces and his thoughts. Puzzle pieces include Adventureland, Cinema Paradiso, Super…
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How to Facilitate an Annual Planning Retreat
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In this Mike on the Mic episode, I share my insights on facilitating an effective annual planning retreat. I'll guide you through the essential steps to align your leadership team on key priorities, foster deep collaboration, and set the strategic direction for the upcoming year. We’ll discuss common pitfalls to avoid, necessary pre-work, and how t…
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Speak No Evil LIVE (Featuring Sam Novak, Shahab Zargari & Frances Rose Padunan)
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On the 399th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas in Las Vegas with guests Sam Novak, Shahab Zargari and Frances Rose Padunan to talk about Speak No Evil! This remake of the Danish horror film portrays the horrors of what can happen when you're too damn polite. Puzzle pieces include Eden Lake, Pearl, Honeydew and Sexy B…
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On the 398th episode of Piecing It Together, Jason Harris joins me to talk about Rebel Ridge. Jeremy Saulnier's intense new film features a star making performance from Aaron Pierre. Puzzle pieces include First Blood, All The Presidents Men, Payback and Terminator 2. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Rebel Ridge and the movies we discuss! Written by Jer…
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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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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice LIVE (Featuring Gina Mizzoni, Perry Markle & J Spaghetti)
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On the 397th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Maya Cinemas in Las Vegas with guests Gina Mizzoni, Perry Markle and J Spaghetti to talk about Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! The long awaited return of the Michael Keaton and Tim Burton's ghost with the most had a lot to live up to and for the most part... It's a mixed bag. Puzzle pieces incl…
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On the 396th episode of Piecing It Together, M.N. Miller joins me to talk about Strange Darling. This buzzed about cat and mouse thriller from Las Vegas's own JT Mollner is actually one of the year's best. Puzzle pieces include Pulp Fiction, Duel, Gone Girl and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Strange Darling and the movies…
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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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September 2024 Trailers (Special Episode)
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On this special episode, Jason Harris joins me again to talk about some upcoming movies. We use the usual puzzle pieces format on some trailers for movies that are coming out in September 2024. This month’s episode includes Gods Not Dead 5: In God We Trust, Transformers One, My Old Ass, Speak No Evil, The 4:30 Movie, Wolfs, His Three Daughters, A D…
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Shaun Of The Dead (Featuring Michael Ornelas)
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On this new installment of our Missing Pieces series I'm joined by comedian/podcaster Michael Ornelas to talk about Edgar Wrights 2004 zombie comedy classic Shaun of the Dead. Back out in theaters today for its 20th anniversary, it seemed like the perfect time to discuss some films that inspired it and some films that it inspired. Puzzle pieces inc…
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Between The Temples (Featuring Lex Rofeberg)
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On the 395th episode of Piecing It Together, Rabbi Lex Rofeberg joins me to talk about Between The Temples. Along with lots of great puzzle pieces we get into a lot of Jewish insights about this very jewish comedy. Puzzle pieces include Harold and Maude, A Serious Man, The Banshees of Inisherin and To Dust. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Between The …
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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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On the 394th episode of Piecing It Together, filmmaker Jon Lefkovitz joins me to talk about Inside Out 2. Pixar's latest is now on VOD after conquering the box office and becoming the biggest movie of 2024 so far. Puzzle pieces include Eighth Grade, Turning Red, Boyhood and Uncut Gems. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Inside Out 2 and the movies we dis…
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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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Alien: Romulus LIVE (Featuring Knik Woods, Jimmie Gonzalez & Jake Gonzalez)
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On the 393rd episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Maya Cinemas in Las Vegas with guests Knik Woods, Jimmie Gonzalez and Jake Gonzalez to talk about Alien: Romulus! Fede Alvarez takes over the Alien series with a new film set between the events of Alien and Aliens and it gets intense! Puzzle pieces include Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, A…
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On the 392nd episode of Piecing It Together, Jason Harris joins me to talk about The Bikeriders. One of our most anticipated films of 2024, we found ourselves a little underwhelmed by Jeff Nichols latest, even if it's filled with great performances. Puzzle pieces include Goodfellas, Dazed and Confused, American HIstory X and Easy Rider. As always, …
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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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Most Anticipated Films of Fall 2024 (Reposted from LA Podfidential)
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On this special bonus episode of Piecing It Together, I’m actually reposting a guest apperance I recently did on LA Podfidential with host Chauncey Telese where we discussed our most anticipated films of Fall 2024! The original version of this conversation is available at https://www.lafbnetwork.com/la-podfidential/ As always, SPOILER ALERT for any…
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The Room (Greg Sestero Q&A at The Beverly Theater)
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On this special episode of Piecing It Together, I'm sharing night one of a two night event at The Beverly Theater in Las Vegas talking to Greg Sestero of The Room after back to back screenings for the film's 20th anniversary. We discuss the cult classic film, his book The Disaster Artist and the crazy career path he's taken in the years since. As a…
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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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Trap LIVE (Featuring Luella Chavez, K.L. Martin & Dustin Ross)
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On the 391st episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas in Las Vegas with guests Luella Chavez, K.L. Martin and Dustin Ross to talk about Trap, the pop concert thriller from M. Night Shyamalan. Puzzle pieces include Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Music and Lyrics and Vertigo. As always, SPOILER ALERT fo…
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On this special episode, Jason Harris joins me again to talk about some upcoming movies. We use the usual puzzle pieces format on some trailers for movies that are coming out in August 2024. This month’s episode includes Harold and the Purple Crayon, Kneecap, Sing Sing, One Fast Move, Borderlands, Cuckoo, Blink Twice, The Crow, Jackpot!, Stranger D…
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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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Deadpool & Wolverine LIVE (Featuring Mike Davis, Faith Nault & Marco Arriaga)
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On the 390th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Maya Cinemas in Las Vegas with guests Mike Davis, Faith Nault and Marco Arriaga to talk about Deadpool & Wolverine! Our first time doing a live show on a Marvel movie led to a lot of fun discussions about the film and everything going on with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Puzzle pieces …
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On the 389th episode of Piecing It Together, Max Wood joins me to talk about Twisters. This update to the 90s disaster classic stars Glen Powell in a role that cements his movie star status. Puzzle pieces include Independence Day, Man of Steel, Halloweentown and Top Gun Maverick. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Twisters and the movies we discuss! Writ…
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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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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (Featuring Jason From Binge Movies)
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On the 388th episode of Piecing It Together, Jason from Binge Movies joins me to talk about Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. The latest in the beloved series didn't exactly thrill critics... Or fans... Or Jason who is a superfan. But we had a fun time talking about it anyway. Puzzle pieces include Army of Darkness, The Real Ghostbusters, Casper and Ann…
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On the 387th episode of Piecing It Together, Wil Williams joins me to talk about Longlegs. This breakout indie hit from Osgood Perkins features Maika Monroe as a detective hunting down a satanic serial killer played by Nicolas Cage. Puzzle pieces include The Silence of the Lambs, Zodiac, It and Rosemary's Baby. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Longlegs…
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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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