Best Viva La Tech Podcasts (2024)

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Rob C. Wolcott and Kaihan Krippendorff - The Proximity Revolution 1:01:39

7d ago1:01:39

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The Proximity Revolution: Transforming Industries and Daily Life In this episode, we delve into the proximity revolution with authors Rob C. Wolcott and Kaihan Krippendorff. The discussion centers on how digital technologies are expediting the production and delivery of customized products, services, and experiences, vastly transforming industrie…

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EP531 Wendy Smith - Both/And Thinking Part 3 49:44

12d ago49:44

49:44

Understanding Emotional Dynamics for Creative Problem Solving with Wendy Smith In this episode, Aidan is joined by Wendy Smith, co-author of 'Both/And Thinking,' to discuss the crucial role of emotions in addressing creative tensions and solving tough problems. Wendy emphasises moving beyond cognitive approaches to engage the heart, recognising and…

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EP530 Building an Ecosystem Playbook with Christine Griffin 20:54

15d ago20:54

20:54

Developing an Ecosystem Playbook for Corporate Innovation with Best Buy Case Study In this episode, we delve into the strategies corporate explorers need to develop successful partnerships and co-innovate to deliver value propositions to their consumers. Our guest, Christine Griffin, shares a six-step process for creating an ecosystem playbook, usi…

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Wendy Smith - Both/And Thinking Part 2 47:45

20d ago47:45

47:45

In this episode, we are joined again by Wendy Smith, co-author of 'Both/And Thinking: Embrace Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems.' Wendy elaborates on the nuances between dilemmas, paradoxes, and tensions, emphasising that these terms are not interchangeable and revealing the psychological and practical implications of recognising an…

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Wendy Smith - Both/And Thinking Part1 46:49

27d ago46:49

46:49

In this episode, we are joined by Wendy Smith, co-author of 'Both/And Thinking: Embrace Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems.' Wendy elaborates on the nuances between dilemmas, paradoxes, and tensions, emphasising that these terms are not interchangeable and revealing the psychological and practical implications of recognising and navi…

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Getting the Senior Team Onboard with Alexander Pett 24:13

30d ago24:13

24:13

Mastering High-Stakes Conversations for Corporate Innovation In this episode, we dive into the essential techniques for leading high-stakes conversations to secure senior-level commitment to corporate innovation. Our guest, Alexander Pett, an expert in executive team dynamics, discusses the crucial concept of 'productive tension' and how recognizin…

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Activating Courageous Conversations To Maximize Business Impact 34:40

1M ago34:40

34:40

During this episode of Let's Humanize The Workplace, Vivian Acquah CDE® and Mary Jane Roy are set to ignite a thought-provoking conversation on the power and necessity of having courageous conversations in professional environments. As experts in fostering inclusive and empowering workplaces, they will delve into strategies that not only facilitate…

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Alison Taylor - Higher Ground 51:39

1M ago51:39

51:39

Ethical Business Leadership in a Turbulent World | Alison Taylor's Insights Join Alison Taylor, NYU Stern ethics professor and author of 'Higher Ground: How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World.' Alison shares her guidance on how companies can navigate ethical challenges in today's volatile landscape. She emphasizes the importance o…

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Gathering Customer Discovery Data with Vanessa Ceia 20:45

1M ago20:45

20:45

Get Out of the Building: How to Gathering Customer Discovery Data with Vanessa Ceia In this episode, we explore the critical shift needed for corporate explorers to succeed—moving from an inside-out to an outside-in mindset. Highlighting Corporate Explorer Field Book chapters, we discuss how customer discovery interviews can overcome inherent corpo…

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Teresa Amabile - The Progress Principle 52:36

2M ago52:36

52:36

Teresa Amabile - The Progress Principle The Progress Principle: How Small Wins Boost Motivation and Happiness at Work In the latest episode, Aidan McCullen welcomes Teresa Amabile, author of 'The Progress Principle,' to delve into her extensive research on motivation and emotions in the workplace. Amabile's study of nearly 12,000 diary entries from…

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A Deep Dive into HR Tech Strategy 47:35

2M ago47:35

47:35

Welcome to this episode of "Let's Humanize The Workplace," where we'll explore the digital transformation reshaping organizations' approaches to human resources. During this episode, Vivian Acquah will spotlight an impactful resource in this transformation: Marlene de Koning's "HR Tech Strategy." This book emerges as a strategic compass for busines…

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Howard Gardner: The Synthesizing Mind 1:09:32

2M ago1:09:32

1:09:32

Howard Gardner: The Synthesizing Mind Sign up to our Substack to be first to know about latest events, episodes and more. https://thethursdaythought.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of the Innovation Show, Howard Gardner, renowned for his theory of multiple intelligences, discusses his memoir 'A Synthesizing Mind,' recounting his life's intel…

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George Glackin - Value Flows and Design Criteria Maps 18:08

2M ago18:08

18:08

This episode delves into the challenges corporate explorers face when introducing new business opportunities, emphasising the importance of crafting compelling value propositions. Featuring guest George Glackin, co-author of a chapter on value flows and design criteria maps, the discussion highlights these tools as essential for developing products…

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Normalizing the Conversation about Neurodiversity in the Workplace 45:42

2M ago45:42

45:42

Join us for an enlightening session of "Let's Humanize the Workplace," where we'll be focusing on a critical yet often overlooked aspect of inclusivity—Normalizing the Conversation about Neurodiversity in the Workplace. In this upcoming live talk, Vivian Acquah, an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, will engage in a compelling conversat…

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Navigating Misinformation with Empathy: Misbelief with Dan Ariely 1:18:27

2M ago1:18:27

1:18:27

Dan Ariely Navigating Misinformation with Empathy: Misbelief with Dan Ariely This episode features Dan Ariely, author of 'Misbelief, what makes rational people believe irrational things', focusing on the psychology behind misinformation and belief in conspiracy theories. Ariely discusses how stress, personality traits, and social dynamics contribut…

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Unpacking Mindfulness and Positive Psychology with Ellen Langer 58:42

2M ago58:42

58:42

Unpacking Mindfulness and Positive Psychology with Ellen Langer This podcast episode features Ellen Langer, known as the mother of mindfulness and positive psychology, discussing her latest book 'The Mindful Body' and its comprehensive insights into achieving chronic health through mindfulness. Langer covers a variety of topics, from the pitfalls o…

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Venture Building from Idea to Scale with Michael Nichols 37:10

2M ago37:10

37:10

In this episode of the Corporate Explorer series by Wazoku, we delve into the concept of customer-first practices and their impact on bridging the maturity gap in corporate innovation. Michael Nichols, coauthor of the Corporate Explorer Field Book and Director of Corporate Ventures for MANN + HUMMEL, shares insights on the challenges of inside-out …

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Ellen Langer - The Mindful Body Part 1 55:08

3M ago55:08

55:08

An Interview with Ellen Langer: The Power of Mindfulness in Health and Life The script features an interview with Ellen Langer, the first woman to be tenured in psychology at Harvard. Known worldwide as the mother of mindfulness and the mother of Positive Psychology, she shares insights from her esteemed career and her latest book, 'The Mindful Bod…

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Rita McGrath: Designing Organisations for Innovation and Growth 45:43

3M ago45:43

45:43

In this final of a 4-part episode, Rita McGrath discusses her upcoming book focused on how organisations can design structures that empower decision-making at all levels, embracing a 'permissionless' approach to innovation. She elaborates on the importance of engaging disengaged workforces and optimising for transient competitive advantages. Rita p…

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The Power of Collective Intelligence with Simon Hill 28:01

3M ago28:01

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The Power of Collective Intelligence with Simon Hill Harnessing Global Creativity for Innovation: A Wazoku Story This episode examines the power of collective intelligence and open innovation, focusing on Wazoku, a company that facilitates innovation through technology. The discussion highlights a story where an individual from India solved a carbo…

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The Entrepreneurial Mindset Part 3 with Rita McGrath 1:01:02

3M ago1:01:02

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In this extensive session with Rita McGrath, Aiden explores the timeless insights of McGrath's book on embodying an entrepreneurial mindset in businesses. McGrath emphasises the importance of continuous innovation, exploiting new opportunities, and building new competencies to stay competitive. The conversation covers key concepts like the signific…

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The Entrepreneurial Mindset Part 2 with Rita McGrath 31:29

3M ago31:29

31:29

In part 2 of The Entrepreneurial Mindset, Rita McGrath, discusses the concept of the entrepreneurial mindset and the power of consumption chain analysis for businesses seeking to differentiate and innovate. Rita illustrates how understanding each step of a customer's journey, from need identification to product disposal, can unveil numerous opportu…

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The Entrepreneurial Mindset Part 1 with Rita McGrath 55:57

3M ago55:57

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Harnessing the Entrepreneurial Mindset for Innovation and Growth This script delves into a conversation with Rita McGrath, author of 'The Entrepreneurial Mindset,' exploring principles for thriving in rapidly changing environments. McGrath shares her personal journey from industry to academia, emphasizing the importance of understanding practical b…

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Transforming Ideas into Action with Stuart Laws 16:04

3M ago16:04

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Innovating Within the Military: Challenge-Driven Innovation and Connected Intelligence This episode of the Corporate Explorer, recorded in London during the launch of the Corporate Explorer field book and powered by Wazoku, features Stuart Laws from the UK's Defense Innovation Unit. The discussion explores how challenge-driven innovation has transf…

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From Postage to Paradigm Shift with Michael J. Critelli 46:59

3M ago46:59

46:59

Navigating Change and Reinvention: A Conversation with Michael J. Critelli In this in-depth conversation, former CEO and Chairman of Pitney Bowes, Michael J. Critelli, shares insights on leading a company through periods of significant change and market disruption. Starting with a historical overview of Pitney Bowes’ evolution from a mail processin…

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Empowering High Performance through Resilience and DEI Initiatives 40:16

4M ago40:16

40:16

During an episode of "Let's Humanize The Workplace," you will step into an empowering journey. Where hosts Mary Jane Roy and Vivian Acquah will focus on "Empowering High Performance through Resilience and DEI Initiatives." Envision unleashing your team's utmost potential through interlacing resilience and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into…

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Trails Less Travelled: Innovation Lessons from former CEO and Chairman of Pitney Bowes, Michael Critelli Part 1 47:05

4M ago47:05

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In this episode of 'The Innovation Show,' host Aidan McCullen sits down with the former chairman and CEO of Pitney Bowes, Michael Critelli. Through a deep dive into Critelli’s career, we explore his penchant for the road less traveled, his transformative leadership at Pitney Bowes, and his insights on innovation, strategy, and foresight. From humbl…

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Challenge-Driven Innovation with Bea Schofield 22:26

4M ago22:26

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This episode of the Corporate Explorer series features a discussion with Bea Schofield, a specialist in Challenge-Driven Innovation (CDI), and various co-authors of the 'Corporate Explorer Field Book'. The podcast, supported by Wazoku, delves into how large organisations can foster innovation through a sustainable ecosystem using 'Connected Collect…

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Ian Morrison Part 2 of The Second Curve 50:37

4M ago50:37

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Ian and the host, Aidan McCullen, explore how companies past and present have navigated the transition from the 'first curve' - a state of established practices and security - to the 'second curve' of innovation and adaptation in the face of new technologies and markets. They discuss examples of organisations like HR Block, SGI (Silicon Graphics), …

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If Health is Wealth, America's Working Mothers Are Living in Extreme Poverty with Ann Somers Hogg 29:03

4M ago29:03

29:03

Working mothers are disproportionately bearing the burden of poor physical and mental health outcomes, on top of economic burdens amplified by parenthood. But this isn’t just an individual issue. What impacts the mother has negative ripple effects for children, families, employers, and our nation as a whole. In recent years, this burden has increas…

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Empowering the Future: How 'Inspire Inclusion' Shapes Inclusive Cultures 44:30

4M ago44:30

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This thought-provoking episode draws inspiration from this year's International Women's Day theme, "Inspire Inclusion," a powerful call to action that urges us all to champion inclusivity in every sphere of life, particularly within our workplaces. As we navigate through an era marked by rapid transformation and increasing awareness of social inequ…

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Ideation from Within with Kaihan Krippendorff 14:08

4M ago14:08

14:08

Ideation from Within with Kaihan Krippendorff Harnessing Inner Innovation: The IDEAS Framework with Kaihan Krippendorff This episode of the Corporate Explorer Field Book, presented by Wazoku, features an insightful discussion with Kaihan Krippendorff, a renowned innovation strategist. Krippendorff introduces the IDEAS framework, a method developed …

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Ian Morrison - The Second Curve: Bracing for Changes in Technology, Consumers, and Markets 50:17

5M ago50:17

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The Second Curve: Bracing for Changes in Technology, Consumers, and Markets The podcast sees futurist and author, Ian Morrison, discuss the concept of his book, 'The Second Curve'. This concept delineates how businesses must straddle their existing 'first curve' while preparing for a 'second curve' defined by new technologies, market shifts, and em…

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Tony Ulwick and The Jobs To Be Done Canvas 19:04

5M ago19:04

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Defining the Market in Innovation with Tony Ulwick The fifth episode of the Corporate Explorer series features Tony Ulwick, the acclaimed author of 'Jobs to be Done.' He discusses the critical role of precisely defining the market in the innovation process. The conversation delves into the intricacies of identifying a target market, a common pitfal…

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Narendra Laljani - Corporate Explorer Part 4 19:16

5M ago19:16

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Corporate Explorers: Navigating Through Toxic Assumptions with Narendra Laljani Episode Description: In this insightful episode of our Corporate Explorer series, we dive deep into the crucial topic of "Outside-In: Overcoming Toxic Assumptions with Market Insight" with our distinguished guest, Narendra Laljani. As a co-author of the chapter, managem…

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The Silent Killers of Strategy Implementation and Learning - Mike Beer 1:05:42

5M ago1:05:42

1:05:42

ChatGPT In episode 502 of the Innovation Show, host Aidan McCullen delves into the crucial insights from Part 3 of Mike Beer's "Fit to Compete," shedding light on the silent killers that undermine strategy execution. With Beer's expertise, the episode explores how organizations can recognize and immunize themselves against these systemic issues, fe…

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Fit To Compete Part 2 with Michael Beer 1:19:54

5M ago1:19:54

1:19:54

Join us in 'Fit to Compete, Part 2' where Michael Beer, the renowned expert in corporate strategy, delves into the crucial elements of business innovation and transformation. This episode offers insightful discussions on strategic fitness, the power of honest conversations, and the roles of leadership and culture in driving organizational change. F…

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Bridging the Gap Conversations on Visible and Invisible Disabilities 55:27

5M ago55:27

55:27

Welcome to another inspiring episode of "Let's Humanize The Workplace", hosted by Vivian Acquah. During this conversation we will be delving into an incredibly important topic that often goes undiscussed: visible and invisible disabilities. Joining Vivian are the inspiring guest speakers, Karim El Oteify (DEI consultant) and Dana Condly (Sciuto) (S…

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Fit To Compete Part 1 with Mike Beer 1:15:46

6M ago1:15:46

1:15:46

Fit to Compete - Why Honest Conversations about Your Company’s Capabilities Are the Key to a Winning Strategy In part 1, we set the context for the book and discuss: Mike's background and inspiration for the book. The problem of organisational silence and how it hinders strategic execution and transformation The concept of strategic fitness and how…

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Corporate Explorer Part 3 Andy Binns 13:28

6M ago13:28

13:28

Hunting Zones with Andrew Binns Brought to you by Wazoku, the Corporate Explorer series is designed to uncover the depth of insight and experience within corporations, beyond management gurus and academics. 🌐 Episode Description: Join Andrew Binns in this insightful episode of "Hunting Zones," where he explores the world of Corporate Explorers—inno…

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Paolo Gallo The Seven Games of Leadership 1:05:09

6M ago1:05:09

1:05:09

Welcome to "The Seven Games of Leadership" by aolo Gallo. We embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation with Paolo Gallo, an expert in personal and professional development. In a world undergoing unprecedented changes, being the architects of our own change is more crucial than ever. Join us as Paolo introduces "The Seven Games of Lea…

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Dancing with Monsters with Todd Dewett 55:13

6M ago55:13

55:13

Join us for "Dancing with Monsters," an episode that explores the fears and monsters that inhabit our personal and professional lives with Todd Dewett, author of the insightful book with the same title. This podcast delves into the transformative journey of overcoming fears, embracing imperfections, and building the confidence needed for success. I…

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"Strategy Manifestos" with Andrew Binns 21:40

6M ago21:40

21:40

ChatGPT Welcome to part 2 of the Corporate Explorer series. In this episode, titled "Strategy Manifestos," join Andrew Binns as he delves into corporate exploration, sharing insights from the Corporate Explorer Fieldbook. Brought to you by Wazoku, the Corporate Explorer series is designed to uncover the depth of insight and experience within corpor…

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Michael Tushman - The Corporate Explorer Series Introduction 13:11

6M ago13:11

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Welcome to the Corporate Explorer Series, your gateway to the dynamic world of corporate exploration! 🚀 Dive into the inaugural episode, where we delve into the transformative insights from the "Corporate Explorer Fieldbook" by Andrew Binns and Eugene Ivanov. Brought to you by Wazoku, a pioneer in cultivating effective, sustainable innovation ecosy…

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3 Bio-Hack Devices for 2024 58:53

6M ago58:53

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"3 Bio-Hack Devices for 2024." covers 3 devices I am trying out in 2024: Truvaga, Soaak, and Foodmarble. Truvaga Portable and requiring only a 2-minute session day and night, Truvaga calms stress conveniently and quickly through vagus nerve stimulation. Truvaga provides the calm required to conquer your day and get a better night’s sleep. https://w…

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Built from Broken- Conquering Joint Pain and Rebuilding Your Body with Scott Hogan Final 58:42

6M ago58:42

58:42

Join us in this episode as we dive deep into the science-based approach to healing painful joints with Scott Hogan, author of "Built from Broken: A Science-Based Guide to Healing Painful Joints." Scott challenges the common belief that joint pain is an inevitable part of aging, offering insights into corrective exercise, sports nutrition, and joint…

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Driving Innovation From Within with Kaihan Krippendorff 48:18

7M ago48:18

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Welcome to "Driving Innovation from Within: A Guide for Internal Entrepreneurs" with Kaihan Krippendorff. In this podcast, we embark on a journey to explore the world of internal innovation, challenging the pervasive myth that entrepreneurship is the sole driver of innovation. Kaihan shares insights from his book and extensive research, revealing t…

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Outthink the Competition Kaihan Krippendorff Part 2 51:32

7M ago51:32

51:32

Welcome to part 2 of “Outthink the Competition: How Innovative Companies and Strategists See Options Others Ignore". We. are joined by the Master OutThinker, Kaihan Krippendorf. In this episode, we unravel the strategies that set apart the traditional playbook from the new playbook in the ever-evolving business landscape. In today's episode, we del…

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