Parhaat The Friends Of Merril Podcastit (2024)

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How to Maximize Human Capital and Identify Preventable People Problems with Dr. Nikki Blacksmith 22:30

2d ago22:30

22:30

Maximize Human Capital Being able to maximize human capital to optimize employee engagement is the unspoken goal of every business. Yet not all talent is created equal, and too often entrepreneurs, especially those in startup mode, rely on their gut feel and past experience in assembling their teams. But today's guest says a data driven approach to…

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Why Choose? 32:42

2d ago32:42

32:42

Join Skye & Sarah for a discussion of why choose romance. From rebranding (reverse harem) to polyamory, from Adirondack chairs to upside down pineapples, we get quick and dirty on this trope and its rise in popularity! Read Skye's books! Click here. Read Sarah's books! Click here.Kirjoittanut Quick & Dirty Romance

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How Entrepreneurs Need to Start Thinking About the Ethical Use of AI with Frank Kyazze 23:10

9d ago23:10

23:10

Ethical Use of AI When it comes to the ethical use of AI in your business, you want to do the right thing and you assume you will. But what if artificial intelligence is like an iceberg with hidden danger below the waterline? No one wants their business to be the Titanic, and that’s why we’re going to explore how to start thinking about the ethical…

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How Employee Development is the Secret Sauce to Retain Top Talent with Julie Winkle Giulioni 23:50

16d ago23:50

23:50

Employee Development Employee talent development sounds scary to business owners and leaders, who fear that investing in an employee’s career encourages them to look for greener pastures elsewhere. Managers will claim they don’t have time, that it’s really the employee’s responsibility, that they really can’t give employees what they want. So they’…

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How Your Business Can Make a Difference Beyond Profit with Steve Farrell 22:40

23d ago22:40

22:40

Beyond Profit How do you measure business success beyond profit? How does it connect to your deeper purpose in life? Your why? Discover one entrepreneur’s amazing journey and how you can connect your business beyond profit too. What You’ll Discover About Creating Goals Beyond Profit: * The personal awakening that led Steve Farrell to create a goal …

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The Inside Scoop to Achieving a Successful Business Turnaround with Rich Allocco 22:43

30d ago22:43

22:43

Business Turnaround A successful business turnaround is a terrific way to transform an organization that’s stuck, but how big does the plateau have to be before you take action? And what kind of action is necessary to jumpstart healthier growth and profitability? Today’s business turnaround expert, Rich Allocco, shares his insights. What You’ll Dis…

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Throw Some Ass, Free the Mind: How Sophie Hawley-Weld of SOFI TUKKER Conquered Back Pain 49:41

1M ago49:41

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Sophie Hawley-Weld, of the iconic musical duo Sofi Tukker, suffered from chronic migraines and back pain that was so severe it jeopardized her thriving career and livelihood. Sophie’s journey, like those of many other chronic pain sufferers, took many twists and turns. It wasn’t until Sophie learned how to meld a brain-based approach with body-base…

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What Inclusive Leadership Really Requires with Colette Phillips 26:26

1M ago26:26

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Inclusive Leadership Inclusive leadership can be a sensitive subject. On one hand we can appreciate the concept intellectually, but emotionally, when someone says we’re not being inclusive it feels like a personal attack because we’re often unaware of how our behavior impacts what others see and hear AND more importantly, how our own culture, exper…

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How to Effectively Redefine Employee Career Development in the New Economy with Julie Winkle Giulioni 23:22

1M ago23:22

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EMPLOYEE CAREER DEVELOPMENT Employee career advancement is typically thought of a climbing the ladder of success with one promotion after another. But Julie Winkle Giulioni says they’re SO yesterday and offer fresh perspectives on employee career advancement to help your business win the war for talent. What You’ll Discover About Employee Career De…

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How to Successfully Grab Organizational Change Management by the Horns with Erika Andersen 26:42

2M ago26:42

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ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT Organizational change management can make or break an organization regardless of size. According to McKinsey & Company 70% of all change initiatives fail because we’re creatures of habit and biologically hardwired to stick with what’s worked for us in the past. It’s not helpful when battling change going into the fu…

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Non-Pain Symptoms are Curable! (Yonit Arthur, AuD) 1:11:03

2M ago1:11:03

1:11:03

“The brain can create or amplify any sensation in any part of the body, and the mindbody connection is relevant to all health conditions.” This truth is how Christie Uipi, LCSW, and renowned Audiologist, Dr. Yonit Arthur kick off an enlightening discussion about healing non-pain conditions with a mindbody approach. Tune in to hear how your thoughts…

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Want Your Business to be Fundable with Merrill Chandler 26:33

2M ago26:33

26:33

BE FUNDABLE If you want your business to be fundable, to have ready access to money when you need it, there are certain things you need to do. What are they? (Just in case you ever DO need money from outside sources . . . because believe me that’s NOT the time to find you’re not fundable.) Luckily, today’s guest, Merrill Chandler is an expert in th…

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How to Continuously Thrive Amid Adversity with Meridith Elliott Powell 25:50

2M ago25:50

25:50

THRIVE AMID ADVERSITY How to thrive amid adversity and uncertainty is a perennial question. Add a financial crisis or a health crisis like Covid to the mix and you’ve really got a hot mess on your hands. So how do you keep your head up and continuously thrive amid uncertainty? Meridith Elliott Powell, author of Thrive: Strategies to Turn Uncertaint…

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Soft Skill Secrets That Are Essential to Workplace Trust with Anne Baum 24:36

2M ago24:36

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WORKPLACE TRUST Workplace trust can ebb and flow like an ocean tide depending on what we say and how we say it. Little things can mean a lot, especially when it comes from someone in a position of authority. Getting it right means sharpening your soft skills and today’s guest, Anne Baum is going to share some soft skill secrets to help you build wo…

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How Smart Entrepreneurs Increase Revenue Without Selling More with Ken Wentworth 24:33

3M ago24:33

24:33

INCREASE REVENUE Can you really increase revenue without selling more? How cool would that be? Right? Today’s Summer Classic guest, Ken Wentworth, also known as Mr. Biz, says yes you can. Listen now to get the inside scoop. What You’ll Discover About How to Increase Revenue: * How eliminating the “silent business killer” lets you increase revenue *…

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Connection, Communication, and Health (Matthew Lederman, MD, and Alona Pulde, MD) 55:02

3M ago55:02

55:02

Feeling connected to others and the natural world is a crucial component of wellness. However, forming and nurturing fulfilling relationships can only happen when you are connected to your authentic self. So how do we tune in to the frequency of our own needs? Join Matthew Lederman, MD, Alona Pulde, MD, and Christie Uipi, LCSW, on the Like Mind, Li…

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How to Read Nonverbal Body Language for Better Communication with Martin Brooks 24:38

3M ago24:38

24:38

READ NONVERBAL BODY LANGUAGE Are you unsure of how to read nonverbal body language at work? Could you be missing out on subtle clues about what someone is really thinking? Imagine how valuable it would be if you were better at decoding those signals? It could help you be a more effective leader, negotiator, or team player. It’s powerful indeed, my …

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Between Pages and Personalities: Navigating Author/ ARC Reader Dynamics 38:34

3M ago38:34

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Skye and Sarah discuss the delicate dynamic between authors and ARC readers. -Do authors have a right to request positive reviews only? -Do readers have an obligation to communicate with an author if they're unable to meet expected deadlines? Listen and learn! And the leave a review!Kirjoittanut Quick & Dirty Romance

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How to Keep Your Business Motivation Mojo Turbocharged with Dr. Ronald Dalrymple 23:23

3M ago23:23

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BUSINESS MOTIVATION Keeping your business motivation high can be challenging. Sometimes it can feel like pushing a mule up hill. There are days you feel it and, let’s be honest, days you don’t. How can you keep your business motivation mojo turbocharged? Today’s Summer Classic guest, Dr Ronald Dalrymple, is the author of The Inner Manager and a lic…

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How to Adopt Disney's Magical Customer Experience in Your Business with Vance Morris 24:57

3M ago24:57

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MAGICAL CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE Does creating a magical customer experience sound like a bunch of marketing pie in the sky? Well, today’s Summer Classic guest is a Disney management alum, and he says that you don’t need a roller coaster or nightly fireworks to create a magical customer experience. What You’ll Discover About the Magical Customer Experie…

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Sharpen Your Healing Focus (Vanessa Blackstone, ACSW) 53:25

3M ago53:25

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Are your goals setting yourself up for success? We create goals with the best intentions but often forget to acknowledge our personal needs and experiences along the way. On this episode of the Like Mind, Like Body podcast, Vanessa Blackstone, ACSW, joins host, Christie Uipi, LCSW to discuss personalizing, modifying, and focusing your healing goals…

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Memory Lane OKC, The Off Season Begins & Recapping the Top 14 in the 2024 NBA Draft with Merrill 1:06:31

4M ago1:06:31

1:06:31

Nate is back after a long hiatus and is joined by OG, Merrill to chat about the history of OKC, the start of the off season and quickly recapping the first 14 picks of the 2024 NBA Draft. 45:00 is the start of the draft transition. Note: this is not an in depth draft pod (just a recap)

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Easy Email Time Management Productivity Tips with Marcey Rader 21:30

4M ago21:30

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EMAIL TIME MANAGEMENT PRODUCTIVITY Want to tame your inbox and get more email time management productivity? I know . . . it sounds too good to be true. Unsolicited sales pitches, subscriptions you never signed up for, cc’s on conversations that don’t quit, not to mention the spam. It takes time to sort through that mess every day to keep it from ch…

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Quick & Dirty Romance With Friends: Lori Matthews 28:56

4M ago28:56

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Romantic Suspense author Lori Matthews joins Sarah & Skye. Today, we discuss how we give our audience what they're thirsty for--while staying true to our own ethical boundaries. This convo goes deep, so get ready! Learn more about Lori on her website http://www.lorimatthewsbooks.com Sarah's new hockey romance: https://shorturl.at/R1nEB Skye's new h…

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Hollywood Strategy Secrets for Main Street Entrepreneurs with Larry Namer 27:13

4M ago27:13

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HOLLYWOOD STRATEGY Hollywood strategy is a more glamorous version of what every business needs to do – focus on where to play and how to win. But a cohesive plan can often elude us. Today’s Summer Classic episode features a Hollywood mega entrepreneur with an amazing story whose journey gives us a peek behind the curtain into his secrets for succes…

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Why Updated Communication Skills are Essential to More Business Success with Dianne Chase 22:04

4M ago22:04

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UPDATED COMMUNICATION SKILLS Updated communication skills? Are you kidding me? Why would we need those? We’ve been communicating just fine up to now, and it’s gotten us where we are. But is there something more we could do to let our talents and message shine? Today’s guest, communication expert Dianne Chase, has some ideas. What You’ll Discover Ab…

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How to Foster More Psychological Safety in the Workplace with Mike Brcic 18:55

4M ago18:55

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PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY How do you foster more connection and psychological safety in the workplace? Sounds like a “nice to have,” not a “got to have” thing, but today’s guest, Mike Brcic says it actually plays a huge role in business success. And in today’s episode he explains how to do it. What You’ll Discover About Psychological Safety: * The most …

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Quick & Dirty Romance With Friends: Allie Lasky 29:25

4M ago29:25

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Queer and AuDHD author Allie Lasky joins Sarah & Skye to talk about expectations and ideals on relationships, in fiction and real life. Does romance set too high a bar for real life dynamics? How do we know when we're in our happy-ever-after phase? Let's dive into this fascinating topic! Learn more about Allie on her website and check out her new r…

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How to Get Your Team Fired Up: Tips to Maximize Employee Engagement with Alicia Parr 23:08

4M ago23:08

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EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT Unlocking high performance and motivating high employee engagement isn’t easy. What kind of people, practices, and management strategies actually work? Today’s guest, Alicia Parr, has some valuable tips and explains how. What You’ll Discover About Employee Engagement: * Why employee engagement is really about “people energy” * H…

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The Risks and Realities of Overexertion (Farah Zerehi, LMFT) 1:01:05

4M ago1:01:05

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How does overexertion impact recovery? What happens to our symptoms when we take on more work and responsibilities than our bodies can comfortably manage? Why do we push ourselves too hard and how do we heal when our environment gives us no other choice? On this episode of the Like Mind, Like Body podcast, special guest, Farah Zerehi, LMFT, joins C…

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Beyond Chance: Delving into Smart Innovative Leadership with Steve Wunker 21:23

4M ago21:23

21:23

INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP Is innovative leadership merely about being in the right place at the right time or some flash of genius? Or is there a smart way to nurture creativity and build a pipeline of consistent innovation? You can probably guess my guest’s answer, but in a few minutes, Steve Wunker will actually explain you can be a more innovative l…

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Expert Lead Generation Tips to Help You Maximize Results and Minimize Cost with Josh Ramsey 22:45

5M ago22:45

22:45

LEAD GENERATION Who wouldn’t benefit from expert lead generation tips, especially if they’re designed to help you maximize results and minimize costs, right? That’s why I’m so excited to welcome Josh Ramsey today. What You’ll Discover About Lead Generation: * The number one lead generation trap people fall into * The most practical way to approach …

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What Every Smart Manager Needs to Know About Ethical Leadership with Rick Swegan 19:56

5M ago19:56

19:56

Ethical Leadership Ethical leadership is about much more than not breaking the law. What does it mean for your career in the future of your business? Why does it matter if you can still be law abiding? Those are a few of the things we’ll be exploring with Rick Swegan, coauthor of the new book, The Practice of Ethical Leadership: Insights from Psych…

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Embrace the Often Overlooked Factors Contributing to Entrepreneurial Success with Jessica Yarbrough 20:25

5M ago20:25

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ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS Entrepreneurial success, the process of scaling a business can feel overwhelming. There’s always at least one more thing to do, and the fear of a misstep that could be a setback can cause a lot of sleepless nights. But today’s guest, Jessica Yarborough can help reduce that fear and anxiety by sharing some often-overlooked fa…

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Conquer Chaos, Achieve Workplace Transformation: Lessons From a Navy SEAL with Marty Strong 25:06

5M ago25:06

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Workplace Transformation A Navy SEAL needs to be nimble, conquer chaos, and successfully manage unexpected challenges. In many respects, business leaders do too because the ability to adapt and be resilient in the face of rapidly changing market conditions is what helps businesses stay competitive, grow, and succeed. How can we think more like a Na…

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Quick & Dirty With Friends: R.L. Merrill, Author 31:59

6M ago31:59

31:59

Sarah & Skye welcome R.L. Merrill to the show to talk about music. R.L. ("Ro") writes contemporary, paranormal, and horror romance. Her newest book, UNDER HIS SHEETS, is a M/M light Romantic Suspense and part of the Accidentally Undercover series. In this episode, we dive deep into the impact music has on our writing. From soundtracks to inspo, all…

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How Virtual Assistants Can Improve Productivity and Unlock Business Potential with Barbara Turley 23:45

6M ago23:45

23:45

Virtual Assistants Having virtual assistants sounds like a dream come true. But how easy is it to turn a chunk of your business over to a stranger? What should you be looking for and how do you make it work? How do you keep control? Those are some of the question today’s guest, Barbara Turley will be answering. What You’ll Discover About Virtual As…

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Self-Doubt is Out! (Stevon Lewis, LMFT) 58:58

6M ago58:58

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Self-doubt is one of the biggest barriers to making progress in healing chronic symptoms. If you frequently question yourself, your decisions, and your body’s ability to recover, this episode is for you. Join Christie Uipi, LCSW, and special guest Stevon Lewis, LMFT, as they discuss how patterns of doubt arise and what you can do to grow confidence…

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Part 5: How to Keep Positional Power From Being a Huge Achille's Heel with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner 26:40

6M ago26:40

26:40

Positional Power Positional power is one of the most misunderstood and misused concepts in business. It’s also why positional power can be an organization’s Achille’s heel. Sounds like heresy? Let’s talk about that. What You’ll Discover About Positional Power: * How positional power can promote an us-vs-them mentality * How emotional intelligence s…

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Quick & Dirty With Friends: Tonya Clark & Naomi Springthorp 32:16

6M ago32:16

32:16

Sarah & Skye welcome special guests to the pod! Tonya Clark & Naomi Springthorp are contemporary romance authors. They team up to photograph romance covers and host the LOVE & DEVOTION reader con. Partnerships. How do we collaborate for success in this industry? What are best practices for working with your bestie? AND what are some of the wild and…

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Part 4: 5 Toxic Leadership Trends that Kill High Employee Engagement with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner 26:25

6M ago26:25

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Toxic Leadership There are 5 toxic leadership behaviors that most managers don’t even realize have a negative impact on their employees. Imagine how much better and more productive the workplace would be if even one of those toxic leadership habits could be toned down. What You’ll Discover About Toxic Leadership: * How the severity, frequency, and …

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Quick & Dirty or Slow and Teasing? The Slow Burn in Romance 29:15

6M ago29:15

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(New logo!) Sarah & Skye discuss the SLOW BURN in romance. What even defines the slow burn? How slow is too slow? The Quick & Dirty ladies then go deeper on steamy scenes in their novels. (This episode isn't for kids!) *Special Announcement!!* Get ready for new episodes featuring guest romance authors! We're very excited about these new special sho…

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Evaluating the Best Email Security Measures for Small Businesses with Stephen Jordan 23:26

6M ago23:26

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SECURITY MEASURES What security measures do you have in place to protect your email messages? We assume our emails are secure. But what if they’re not? How do we make sure our messages stay confidential? Those are a few of the topics we’ll explore with our cybersecurity expert, Stephen Jordan, when we come back. What You’ll Discover About Security …

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Part 3: Why Low Employee Engagement is Not an Employee Problem with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner 9:30

6M ago9:30

9:30

Low Employee Engagement Whose problem is “Low Employee Engagement ?" Managers tend to blame employees for being unmotivated making it the employees’ problem to fix. But perhaps manager should look in the mirror instead? Let’s talk about that. What You’ll Discover About Low Employee Engagement: * How the phrase low employee engagement respects the p…

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How to Combine Accountability with Meaningful Work with Zach Montroy 20:39

7M ago20:39

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Meaningful Work Maintaining accountability in the workplace is a two edged leadership sword. On the one hand we want employees to do meaningful work, on the other hand, what’s meaningful to management may not necessarily be meaningful to them, BUT it still needs to get done and therein lies the dilemma for executives, managers, and entrepreneurs. W…

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Part 2 The Key to Retaining Top Talent: A Fair Work Environment with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner 11:29

7M ago11:29

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Retaining Top Talent Retaining top talent has always been a management challenge. It’s become even more so in our post-covid world where many employees who enjoyed the autonomy of remote work arrangements are suddenly faced return to office mandates. For employees it feels unfair when the work is going fine. Yet those employee perceptions clashed d…

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How to Drive more Business Success with YouTube Video Marketing with Matt Hughes 25:45

7M ago25:45

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YouTube Video YouTube video can be very impactful because next to Google, YouTube is an incredibly powerful search engine in its own right. That means knowing how to harness that energy can accelerate the growth of your business, product, or service, but how can entrepreneurs tap into this phenomenon effectively and efficiently? That’s what I’ll be…

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Part 1 Unveiling the Truth: Workplace Fairness Myths and Reality with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner 15:24

7M ago15:24

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Workplace Fairness Workplace fairness is something employees desperately want and executives, managers and business owners think they give. But when a Gartner HR research finds 82% of employees report their working environment lacks fairness and last year’s State of the Workplace Gallup polls finds 59% of workers being disengaged, or “quiet quittin…

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Solving the Personality Puzzle (Callie Klebanoff, LCSW) 1:11:18

7M ago1:11:18

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People pleasing, perfectionism, worrying, oh my! In this episode of the Like Mind, Like Body podcast, returning guest Callie Klebanoff, LCSW, is back to unpack the complex interplay between personality traits and pain. Prepare to explore how our experiences shape our habits, how our habits shape our personality traits, and most importantly, how to …

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Naming Romance Characters 35:12

7M ago35:12

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Skye & Sarah chat about choosing names for characters in our romance books. Why does Skye swoon for Quentin & Luke Paris? What name will Sarah never, ever name her hero? Listen now and find out! THANK YOU FOR LEAVING US A REVIEW, DEAR LISTENER!Kirjoittanut Quick & Dirty Romance

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