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Conflicts are a natural part of human relationships and can arise from differences in opinions, values, interests, or goals. Conflict management refers to the process of resolving disputes or disagreements in a positive and effective manner. It involves communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to reach a mutually acceptable solution. Effective conflict management can improve relationships, increase trust and understanding, and enhance decision-making processes.

How to manage conflicts most effectively? Let's find out!

Bradley has worked in the Salesforce Ecosystem for over 10 years and has become one of the highest-paid Salesforce Professionals in the world, making $225,000 working just 20 hours per week. He has been a Senior Internal Administrator, and a Senior Solution Architect with large consulting firms and has run his own Independent Consultancy for over 5 years. He now splits his time between Salesforce freelancing and through his programs at Talent Stacker, he has now helped over 20,000+ individuals start their tech careers with no degree, no tech background with a starting salary of over $70,000 in an average of 5 months!

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Recognizing and managing toxic relationships can be difficult, but it is an important step in maintaining good mental and emotional health. There are several ways to recognize and manage them. Let's find out how...

Have you ever wondered about feedback loops and what they mean to your success?

Then, start listening now!

Regan McGee is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Nobul. He’s a technology and real estate industry visionary, leading Nobul’s charge to empower consumers and put them in the driver’s seat when it comes to buying and selling residential real estate. He has 20+ years of experience running complex organizations and has built a world-class, award-winning company positioned to disrupt the $5 trillion real estate industry. Regan is an Economist and Chartered Investment Manager by training. He is a licensed Real Estate Broker and a member of the Canadian Real Estate Association and the Ontario Real Estate Association. Regan...

What’s So Great About Leaders?

Leaders play a crucial role in organizations and communities by setting direction, inspiring and motivating others, and making decisions that affect the group. Effective leaders have the ability to influence and guide others towards a shared goal or vision, and they can help to create a positive and productive work environment. Let's tune in to find out more...

Hindsight 20/20 is a phrase that refers to the clarity of understanding something after it has already happened. Foresight 20/20, on the other hand, refers to the ability to anticipate and plan for future events or outcomes accurately.

How do you go from your post to your future where you can see it with the same clarity? Let's find out...

Entrepreneur, motivational leader, and internationally recognized public speaker, Sterling Hawkins talks about how to get comfortable with discomfort to create breakthrough results in life and business using his #NoMatterWhat system for transformative change.

If you’re like most people, you probably shy away from discomfort. But the uber-successful—from elite athletes to billionaire founders and famous entrepreneurs— do the exact opposite. They know that discomfort can be high-octane fuel for performance or the most direct path to their goals. And they’ve learned how to turn rock bottom into one of life’s greatest gifts. You can, too.

Marketing has evolved significantly since the advent of the internet. The internet has provided new channels and tools for businesses to reach and engage with their target audiences. In this episode, learn about how to ace marketing in the digital era.

Ravi Mamodiya is a Chartered Accountant by training, an entrepreneur by choice, and a business consultant by passion. His perspectives on organizations and processes fly in the face of conventional wisdom. Ravi is also a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India of the 2011 Batch and did his post-graduation from Rajasthan University. Currently, he is the managing partner of M/s A R Mamodiya & Co., Chartered Accountants, Jaipur. In his long career with Hindustan Zinc, Ernst & Young, and later working closely with many SMEs, he specialized in turnarounds by providing ground-level solutions. Through his unorthodox career, he...

Commitment is a critical aspect of success in business. If you are not committed to your business, then it is unlikely that you will be able to achieve any level of success. Successful entrepreneurs are committed to their businesses, and they do everything they can to ensure that they are successful.

It's important to understand how commitment plays into your business success because it can help you improve your odds of achieving a high level of success. The more committed you are, the more likely it is that your business will succeed. The less committed you are...

Moonlighting And Quiet Quitting - You either understand these terms or not.

In either case, they have been doing the rounds during the pandemic and post-pandemic. And, you need to understand them well and the implications for an employee and an employer. Why? Because you may be on either end of that spectrum and need to know how to navigate this new future of work we are in now. 

Listen in to find out more...

The Founder and CEO of Blubrry Podcasting, Todd Cochrane is one of the pioneers of podcasting. Cochrane’s own creation story with Blubrry is pretty compelling, and interesting, an idea that turned into a business. He combines a life-changing back injury and the end of a 25-year career in the U.S. Navy with his pioneering, hall-of-fame-worthy efforts in a new medium. Plus, the rather unique way Cochrane recruited the people who helped him build an industry leader. Cochrane and team pride themselves on being among the original podcasting companies with a track record of 17+ years, now helping 150,000+ podcasters with...

Are employees commodities? They sure are being treated that way across the world by corporates. I understand recessions and hard times, but the slew of layoffs is unheard of. You need to understand that people work so they can buy and live. If you get people off work, who will buy? And, the cycle goes downhill from there. Also, where's all the talk about culture, productivity, and growth? Where's the sense of employee loyalty when employer loyalty is expected? I could go on and on. Yes, times can get tough and some measures need to be taken, but there...

What do you think? Is it better to be a couch potato consuming all that's thrown at you, or do you believe you should be creating more than you consume? Why should you be creating in the modern world? Let's find out!

Jeff Arnold's career in the Insurance Joint Ventures vertical started completely by accident. After serving our wonderful nation in the United States Army, he pursued Drama & Acting and was returning from Hollywood ( North Hollywood, NOT The Glamorous Part You Are Thinking About ) to visit his Mom in Tucson Arizona. He had been doing minor local tv stuff, stand-up comedy in different clubs throughout the southwest, and a few military base tours. He had zero gigs lined up and needed to ( eat, pay rent, put gas in the car, etc ). So, like any young man desperate for work, he responded...

Who hasn't experienced the nuisance of incessant sales from every direction possible? There is a fine line between selling and being obnoxious and pushing away your prospects and it's important for everyone in the business of sales to recognize that. Know when to step away and when to step in. Listen in to learn how to keep away from making sure that your pitch doesn't come across as a nuisance.

Sales and Marketing are the lifelines of any business venture. Without them, there is no business. 

Marketing is not just about attracting, enticing, and grabbing attention to make a sale. It's more about listening to truly solve a problem, being empathetic to what the prospect desires, and putting them on the road to a better place with your solution. Believe me, every time you do this, you will have sold. If not, sharpened your skill to market and sell better.

Let's now learn why empathy is the #1 marketing skill you should learn and be good a...

Dr. Ingrid Murra realized that dentistry needed to change when she was in her orthodontics residency program at Harvard Dental School. Patients were confused about whether to see a dentist, or orthodontist, or straighten their teeth by mail, and orthodontists had an average of $500,000-$1,000,000 of student debt. Then, Dr. Murra founded Two Front. And, as its Founder and CEO, she is building the Modern Orthodontic Practice through a tech-enabled services platform. Two Front empowers orthodontists to run virtual-first practices, collaborating with dentists for office space and holistic patient care. Dr. Murra says orthodontists grow, dentists win, and patients...

Letting go is perhaps the most difficult to do for anyone. But, unless you do that, you can't move ahead. 

We all have things we are not happy with or perhaps, with people we are not happy with for one reason or another. The baggage you carry only hurts you the most and bears you down, unless you decide to let go.

Tune in to learn how to do just that and make progress.

It's a tough economy out there. And, the tricks you had up your sleeve might not work for your business during these tough times. So, what should you be doing different? Let's find out!

Jubee Vilceus is the Founder and Managing Partner at Yellowtail Tech, an organization that helps interested career seekers without an IT background get jobs in the IT industry.

Current times show many companies reorganizing, cutting back, and lying off people from jobs. However, the demand for IT skills is still high, and Yellowtail Tech is helping close the gap by training those interested in such careers, though they may not have the background and experience.

Yellowtail Tech certifications take 6 to 9 months depending on which program you choose. You gain skills and knowledge through hands-on learning...

Freelancing and the gig economy is the way to go in this new-age economy, it seems!

How do you find such work, sustain, engage and continue to grow your influence?

Everyone talks about the benefits of such a career but, what could be the cons of freelancing?

Let's find out!

When running a business, whose money is a priority, the customer's or the investor's? 

Is one more important than the other?

What do you think?

Aron Ezra is an innovator, entrepreneur, and the Chairman of Plan A Technologies. He has served as CEO of multiple software companies, all of which he grew over 20x and were acquired in multimillion-dollar exits. 

His previous company, OfferCraft, won the Platinum Award from the G&L Roundtable for best new technology; was named Startup of the Year by the Best in Biz Awards; was named one of the Top 20 Most Innovative Technologies; and was profiled in over 200 news stories published in places like The New York Times, Forbes, Quartz, and Business Insider. It was acquired by NRT...

Everyone is good at one thing on another. What takes time is its discovery, even for the one self-searching.

In this episode, we review how best to search and find such talents, nurture and evolve them to leverage to your benefit finally.

Passion and Purpose - What do they mean?

Tune in to find out!

Andrew Dupy is an experienced Chief Sales Officer for Leaders Press with a demonstrated history working in the publishing industry and more than 15 years where he developed extensive customer, sales, support, management, and executive experience. Andrew has consistently fostered a productive and enriching work environment to upskill employees and grow business. Andrew leverages his knowledge, bearing, and charisma to generate return business by creating a community of long-term client relationships. He also leverages his intense drive and initiative to remain an agile and adaptable leader eager to lend his knowledge and expertise to drive win-win situations and lasting partnerships in h...

Ever felt like you're not good enough or you don't deserve something? 

Well, that's imposter syndrome and you DO NOT need to have it!

Tune in to learn how to get rid of it, if you believe you have it.

A recession and a downturn are looming as 2022 concludes with the last quarter. 2022 itself has been a painful year with inflation running riot, and economic and geopolitical activity worldwide is on unstable ground.

When the recession does get around, how do you deal with it? How do you survive this recession unscathed?

Tune in to find out.

Julie Broad, founder of self-publishing services firm Book Launchers and Amazon Overall #1 Best Selling Author, knows what it takes to successfully self-publish a book. Her popular YouTube channel, BookLaunchers.TV, embodies the hashtag of #noboringbooks helping nonfiction authors write and market books people want to read.

Julie’s titles include More than Cashflow, which topped Amazon, The New Brand You, and her latest book, Self-Publish & Succeed. A recognized real estate investor, successful entrepreneur, and notable speaker, Julie also received the Top 20 under 40 Award for her business and community contributions. She’s been speaking on stages across Canada and...

Whether you are an employee, a freelancer or a wannabe influencer, or an entrepreneur, personal branding is vital to your success. You are the brand and your reputation precedes you.

But, what is a personal brand and why should you care?

It’s not just about getting a job, making money or finding love. It’s all about taking control of your life.

Tune in to learn how you can do this too!

Efforts are required to attain outcomes. But, should outcomes be rewarded or efforts? Each has its own pros and cons. Let's find out!

A graduate of Vanderbilt, Chris Tuff is an accomplished digital marketer, investor, business development leader, youngest partner in the history of a 100-year-old advertising agency, bestselling author, public speaker, husband, father of two, and advocate of empathy and connection.

In this episode, we discuss the millennial generation in the workplace, the one he believes is the most misunderstood.

Have you heard the term - Market Dominating Position (MDP)?

How does a business achieve that and what does it mean to the business in its growth journey?

How does a business differentiate itself in a market full of competition?

How does a business continue to evolve and thrive?

To find out, listen, and learn...

Creating, building, and running a startup is very very, very hard work. And, trying to bootstrap it along the way than depend on investor funds is much harder.

Is it worth the pain, time will tell. But, what's involved in bootstrapping your way to success? Let's tune in and find out!

Dr. Fred Moss, a licensed psychiatrist has served the mental health industry for nearly four decades. During that time he has consulted patients, practitioners, medical facilities, non-profit organizations, and community groups.

While his initial interest in psychiatry was to expand on communication and human connections as primary healing tools, a shift in the medical paradigm in the 80s led to physicians diagnosing patients with biological and chemical imbalances, and prescribing medications as a primary way of dealing with life’s distress. The medications, which on occasion seemed to briefly quell the stated concerns, appeared to be exacerbating—even...

If you've heard of GPT-3, OpenAI or have been watching the Artificial Intelligence discussion from the sidelines, you do not want to miss this!

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The world goes around money. 

But, is money in the bank a good thing or not?

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