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Helping women become strong negotiators Jul 18, 2023

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Negotiating is critical for women, and we know it leads to better outcomes: for example, when it comes to wages, women who ask for a raise are more than twice as likely to get one as women who don't. But the truth is that women face unique challenges when negotiating, beginning with the fact that they are often viewed as "unlikeable" or "aggressive" when negotiating. When it comes to family and children, women negotiate almost daily, but they tend to underestimate their value and abilities in the work environment. It is like women have been socialized to avoid situations that call for complex negotiations making negotiating more difficult. Still, it is no less important —a skill everyone woman should practice. This episode explores how women can overcome their aversion to negotiating and become top negotiators.

How to take an Idea and make it into a profitable business Jul 11, 2023

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Many people have ideas and want to start their own businesses, but how many of these ideas become successful businesses? Pursuing an idea and trying to start and run a business can be scary because you must give up a lot. You may need to give up a well-paying job, your home, your nest egg, and your security, And this is even before you know if you will succeed. Unfortunately, the statistics say that only two out of ten startups succeed. In this episode, we explore ways to pursue your dreams without giving up your house, nest egg, or future. We explore a five-step system that helps entrepreneurs be successful.

How acquisitions provide an opportunity for growth for all sides Jun 27, 2023

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Mergers and acquisitions happen constantly, but being acquired can sometimes be tough for many companies because it comes with many challenges. Still, it can also be an excellent opportunity for many companies. It can be an opportunity to rethink strategies, consolidate markets and customers, set new goals and KPIs, and build a new culture. In this episode, we will look at a company in the Ad Tech industry that found opportunities in being acquired and used them to implement new systems to ensure growth and success.

Office Shock- Creating Better Futures for Working and Living Jun 20, 2023

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When you google or ask an individual what the future office will look like, you usually get an answer like "hybrid, greener, home office, open spaces, modern, but these are things already happening today. They are also very "material oriented or space oriented". It is very seldom that someone will think outside the box and change the questions of what the future office will look like to how I, as an individual, or how I want my organization to work. In this episode, we step out of the box we live in today and imagine what the future of work, or where we will work, will look like. We speak with Joseph Press, the author of Office Shock- Creating Better Futures for Working and Living.

Understanding Organizations- unraveling their complexity Jun 13, 2023

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Why do most businesses make their organizations so complex? According to a new study by The Economist Intelligence Unit, 55 percent of all surveyed organizations would call their operational structure very or extremely complicated. Only 1 percent – around three of the 331 executive respondents – believed their business was not complex at all. So why do we do this to ourselves, and is there an easier way to do business? In this episode, we speak with an expert on organizational structures and try to dissect why they are like they are and how we can simplify them.

Finding Your Way in a Data Driven World Jun 06, 2023

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We, as leaders, are always starved for data. We want facts, analysis, and research and are given it, but even when surrounded by data, we often still need a clue. Why is that? Because even if we are starved for data, we drown in it. Sometimes we must find a way to differentiate between valuable data and data waste. As leaders, we often need to learn how to set up our organizations to ensure they focus on valuable data. We must determine how it can contribute to our business growth when we finally get it. This episode discusses why and what data is valuable, how to set up a data-literate organization, and how to use that data to make real change.

Leadership:The Warriors Art- what we can learn form history May 30, 2023

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Leadership books are abundant online, in bookstores, and in libraries, numbering in the hundreds or even thousands. As leaders, we may seek out a few to broaden our perspectives, but there is another way to improve our leadership skills—looking to history. The best leaders learn from others by studying the successes and failures of past and present leaders and reflecting on what they can learn from them. By combining personal experience with this knowledge, one can develop exceptional leadership qualities. In this episode, we will examine great military and political leaders throughout history, focusing on understanding what we can learn from them and how we can apply their lessons to our leadership skills today.

Why companies should view complaints as gifts with Janelle Barlow May 23, 2023

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As a consumer, if a product or service does not meet our expectations, we usually consider whether we should complain or not. Half the time, we do not because complaining can be exhausting as a customer, and sometimes you do not get any results. But on the other hand, if something is wrong, we should inform the company. Companies can only improve if they hear from their customers, right? But many companies do not want to hear complaints. Many companies do not understand that complaints may help them improve. Our guest in this episode is an expert on customer service and complaints, allowing companies to see complaints as gifts.

Remote Work-How to manage Freedom, Flexibility and Focus May 16, 2023

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In this episode, we explore the impact of the global pandemic on the workplace, with a particular focus on remote workforces. While only 6% of people worked from home before the pandemic, this number rose to 35% in May 2020 and is now at around 38%. Despite this increase, 44% of companies still do not allow remote work. We examine the benefits and challenges of remote workforces and discuss strategies for managing them effectively. Our goal is to provide insights into the future of work, shaped by various changes affecting the workplace and the dimensions of organizations.

Deep Diving into how AI is Changing Digital Marketing: May 09, 2023

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a term coined by. emeritus Stanford Professor John McCarthy, in 1955, defined by him as "the science and engineering of making intelligent machines," Now, over 60 years later, it has become part of our daily lives. It is used in various industries. AI does everything from saving lives to making our lives more efficient. But it is also used in marketing. From conversation commerce to targeting to SEO, it brings consumers and buyers together in new ways. In this episode, we look at AI in general and particularly its use in marketing and consumer interface.

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