Everyday skills for every professional. Learn the specific tools, resource, processes and mindsets leaders use to supercharge their careers – everything from developing better mental health to being a great mentor.
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Gamechangers – Inspiration Rocket Fuel – Cynthia Richards
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It's finally happening! If you know the name Cynthia Richards, you know this is going to an Oprah-level episode (seriously, she gives me so many glow ups, it's nutty). Cynthia is a powerhouse of inspiration, who co-founded the events agency Event Spectrum (Hi Zora!). Here, she shows how some of the indelible ideas of connection are STILL essential …
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Gamechangers – Brain Decoder – Julie Gropp
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Julie Gropp is my energy doppelgänger, so you know that's going to be trouble. Be sure to turn your radio down a tick or two to capture all the super insight of someone who knows who to practically de-escalate and break into the brains of those she works with. If you like real world mental health, this is your episode. Segment 01 - Mental Clutter O…
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Gamechangers – Empathy Superhero – Brandy Ryan
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Every time I talk to Brandy Ryan, our 15 minute scheduled call turns into 90...and we have to force ourselves to stop talking to one another. She's just that engaging, interesting and empathetic. Brandy Ryan is a Creative Director who really really really takes the care and time to understand audiences. On this show, she shares great ideas on how s…
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Gamechangers – Thoughtful Leadership – Beth Surmont
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Straight up - this is a powerful and emotional episode. I met Beth at an event in San Diego earlier this year. She was a standout panelist, and I asked her if she'd like to hang out on the show. What she shares in this episode is intensely personal. From a must-read book (even if you don't work in events) to a wonderful relationship with her dad, y…
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Gamechangers – Opportunity Maker – Wendy Porter
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Wendy Porter sees opportunity just about everywhere. And she seems to have a knack for converting those opportunities into special things – events, businesses and one-of-a-kind of experiences. Get a front row seat on HOW she does that in this week's Gamechanger edition of The Playbook: Segment 01 – First Event "You can put on an event, right?" A ha…
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Gamechangers - Dreamer, Doer - Micki Lubek
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"Oh, there's a lot of opportunities, if you know when to take them, you know?" What do the Pet Shop Boys and really pretty journals have in common? The answer is event planner and creative explorer Micki Lubek. Micki is one of the most interesting writers I’ve personally come across over the past couple of years. And now…I find out what makes her s…
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Gamechangers - Creative Operations Superstar - Christian Chenier
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You know that one person in your industry who decided to push the limits, and became a superstar around the world? In my industry, that's Christian Chenier. He went from doing great work in Toronto, to doing great work with The Blue Man Group, NBC/Universal and the recent Luna Luna installation in L.A. (not to mention stops with Broadway shows and …
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Gamechangers - Wellness Optimizer - Dr. Heather Denniston
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Health advice...that feels different. I've interviewed Dr. Heather Denniston three times over the past few months, and each time I have...I've learned something completely unexpected. Want to build a better life for yourself? This is an eye opening episode, where Heather shares the four things that changed her game. Segment 01 - Forced independence…
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Gamechangers - Creative Force - David Brandy
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It was 29 years ago this week that I first heard the name David Brandy. It was in a voicemail. He was offering me an interview, which turned out to be my first full time writing gig. David is a writer, Creative Director and "lens based artist," and he's got some intriguing ways he's built that life portfolio. Segment 01 – Learning how to be an adul…
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Gamechangers - Speaker Coach - Michael Barris
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What happens when you get two professional speakers together? This is what happens – 46 intriguing moments on how Michael Barris build a brilliant career as a jazz guitarist, journalist, teacher and coach. Listen up...and steal steal steal some big ideas. Segment 01 – Broken strings A live concert that is not going well, until Michael breaks a stri…
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Gamechangers - Mentalist and Magician - Savio Joseph
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Funny story. I was leaving a keynote session last week and bumped into this guy before I headed to my car. "This guy" turned out to be Canada's Got Talent magician, mentalist and hypnotist Savio Joseph. And does he ever have some interesting Gamechangers. Segmen 01 - YouTube Yep. THAT YouTube. How Savio uses it to learn, and how he's becoming an in…
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Gamechangers - Communications Pro - Gary Wise
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What does a comms pro, ESPN poker writer and Magic the Gathering HoFer (seriously) do for inspiration? Find out in this edition of The Playbook Game Changers, as we bring Gary Wise into the studio. This season is all about the things that change our professional games – and how we use those skills, insights and media to inspire great careers and gr…
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Gamechangers - Creative Leader - Jason Thomson
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The Playbook is just passing YEAR THREE of shows – and we’re celebrating with a Brand. New. Season. Season 08 is called “Gamechanger” – where we talk to a whole bunch of smart people about the things that have changed their professional and personal lives. Books. Podcasts. Advice. TikTok Videos. You name it. To kick the season off, you get me talki…
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How to include supports that get the most out of everyone with Hannah Whitaker
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You may have heard the term "neurodiversity" in your recent travels, and wondered "what does that mean?" It's all part of a path to understand how to get the most out of people. Event specialist Hannah Whitaker is on the show this week to talk about how that happens... Segment 01 - The Problem I’m joining a committee at work to deal with things lik…
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How to persuade someone (without being evil) with Marsha Shandur
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You want to change someone's mind about something. You know the skills of persuasion. How do you do it in a way that doesn't leave everyone feel icky and weird? This week on the 100th episode of the show, we have Marsha Shandur to talk about that exact thing. It's called ethical persuasion, and here is how it works. Segment 01 - The Problem "Our co…
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How to make a comeback at work (after a health scare)
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Chris Elkerton had a brain aneurysm in the middle of a meeting. 16 months later, he's back at work. It's an incredible journey from which anyone can learn. How Chris made the Comeback...this week on The Playbook. Segment 01 - The Challenge "I am returning to work after a heart incident...what do I need to know?" On a regular day, in a regular meeti…
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How to make a feature film (or anything awesome) in 7 days
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Ooo - this is a gooooood episode. The super tense film Sway is about to have its Toronto premiere this weekend. We've got producers, actors, directors and writers galore - because the story BEHIND the making of the film is also super fascinating. Segment 01 - The Problem You have a big idea. You have great passion. You have extraordinary skills. No…
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How to choose what to learn with Elaine Mah
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Podcasts. Masterclasses. Learning Management Systems. Infographics. Linkedin. Community College Classes. Holy crumb...there is a LOT of choice when it comes to what we want to learn and where we should be learning it. Where do we even start? Intel's Elaine Mah has answers. In this episode, we ideate how to learn, what to learn and where to look. Se…
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How to break into the brain of an audience with Ben Moorsom
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Segment 01 – The Problem Here’s the problem… I just helped my company launch a brand new marketing campaign – advertising, social media, PR, the whole thing. The numbers are trending really well. But something feels off, and I can’t quite place it. Any thoughts? Segment 02 – Secrets How do engagement and attention actually work? Ben’s got a few sur…
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How to create an effective presentation in no time at all with Jason Thomson (yeah, the host)
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Jason has a presentation to give at the super awesome GO WEST event in Edmonton. And he has 11 days to get it together. On this episode, we follow Jason as he considers his content and begins to build towards his rehearsal. He vacillates. He stumbles. He comes up with new ways to do things. It's messy -- the way a real brainstorm should be. Segment…
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How to "sit" with something difficult with Annie Meehan
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Sometimes – you can’t solve your problem in real time. Sometimes, you just need to know when to sit with something, or to accept and move on. This week, super author Annie Meehan helps you sort this out for your career and your life. Segment 01 - Introduction Here’s the problem… I just got news from a really big client that they’re not going to ren…
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How to set disabled employees up for success with Rebecca Summerfield
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From neurodivergent through mental health, our workforce continues to fragment and diversify. 20 years ago, hiring someone who was disabled was an occasional though for most businesses. As we understand more, we learn to unlock the potential of all employees. This week, superstar Rebecca Summerfield stops by to show how you can build a business tha…
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How to be less lonely (professionally and personally) with Joelle Parent-Proulx
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This edition of The Playbook is going to resound BIG TIME with so many of you. In our hyperconnected world, people are feeling more lonely than ever before. Luckily, my friend Joelle Parent-Proulx has been doing a LOT of thinking about loneliness and solitude. Want to feel more connected and be a-ok with your solitude? Listen up to this week’s epis…
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How to actually address mental health
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If you struggle with your mental fitness and mental health (or work with someone who does), you want to listen to Leslie Bennett on this week’s show. Every time I have a conversation with Leslie, I walk away with so many new ideas, strategies and insights. This show is no different, and I don’t think the term “self care” comes up even ONE TIME. Pra…
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How to understand sustainability with Chance Thompson
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Want to instantly confuse someone? Ask them the question, "how do I REALLY embrace the idea of sustainability?" We talk about building more sustainable lives. The question is – how do we LIVE those lives. This week on The Playbook, we Brainstorm that idea with Chance Thompson. Segment 01 – The Problem I know sustainability is important – apparently…
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How to fix your awful, awful presentation...with Andy Churchill
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I’m not going to sugarcoat it – your presentation is probably bad. Selfish. Boring. And dear goodness, that PowerPoint. Luckily, you have two passionate (and mildly angry) people to help out. On this week’s Playbook, McGill’s Andy Churbill and I are fixing your presentation! Segment 01 – The Problem I’ve been tapped to give a presentation at an upc…
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How to fight for yourself and take on breast cancer with Ellyn Winters
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Warning – Some NSFW language is unbeeped in this episode. When Ellyn Winters was diagnosed with breaded cancer, she stood up in some wholly unexpected ways. She refused reconstructive surgery, she wrote a book, she created an AI version of herself and she away a lot of the mystery and shame associated with the disease. On today's episode – how you …
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How to network - for introverts (and extroverts too!)...with Tami Adams
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Here’s a secret you won’t believe – I’m an introvert. Yeah, yeah, I know. You see me all chatty, all the time. But the next time you’re at an event where I’m present, watch me. I tend to circle the room and duck out early so that I can reclaim all my energy. That’s why this week’s episode is so special for me. Speaker agency superstar Tami Adams co…
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How to remove your Scarlett Letter with Devon Montgomery Pasha
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Have you been branded with the Scarlett Letter? On this week’s show, we connect with Devon Montgomery Pasha as she talks about labels in life and the workplace – and how you can shuck those labels to be your best self. It’s one of the most intriguing hours of radio that I’ve ever had the chance to curate. Segment 01 – The Problem “I was at a corpor…
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How to get unstuck...with David Zinger.
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Do you feel stuck in your career or life? This week, we’re giving you the tools and skills to unstick yourself! Segment 01 – Introduction I feel like I’m having a mid life crisis at work – and I’m only 35! I work for a large financial services company, and I Just. Feel. Stuck, I haven’t been promoted in more than three years, and I don’t know what …
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How to meet better with Anthea Rowe
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I haaaaaaaate meetings – because too many of our meetings really shouldn’t be meetings at all. And the worst of them has to be the “WEEKLY STATUS UPDATE.” On this week’s Brainstorm edition of The Playbook, we welcome Anthea Rowe to talk about how to make those awful hours of your life into something better. Segment 01 – Introduction Here’s the prob…
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How to be a thought leader with Tommy Goodwin
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So…you wanna be a thought leader… I get a lot of clients asking me about “how” they get to be a thought leader. On today’s Playbook, we bring in real world Association Thought Leader Tommy Goodwin to share his own super awesome playbook. Segment 01 – The Problem Here’s the problem… I’ve been meeting with a business coach over the last couple of mon…
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How to predict the future with Dean West
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Get ready to predict the future. Knowing “what’s next” and how to make smart decisions can come down to building a process and a track record. Which is why we’re bringing in a heavy hitter from the future on this week’s edition of The Playbook: Brainstorm. Dean West is some sort of genius sent from the future, ready to share how to ask better quest…
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How to use values to seriously improve your sales and marketing with David Allison
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It’s a whole new season of the Playbook, where we get the smartest people in business to solve a real world problem in real time. We’re kicking things off big this time around with David Allison from The Valuegraphics Project as he and I bounce around like giddy kids to address this: Segment 01 – The Problem “I’m a sales and marketing manager at an…
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The Playbook – Career Hack Next – Favourite Things
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Jenn and Jason consume a LOT of media. Here are their very favourite books, podcasts and experiences.Af Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson
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The Playbook - Career Hack Next - Positive Intelligence
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Are you transforming ANY situation into a positive gift for yourself? Yeah, at first glance that sounded all superfluous and wishful thinking. But the "operating system" Positive Intelligence is something different, and we have coaches Vimari Roman and Rochelle Stone along for the ride to talk about how you can make every moment of every day into s…
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The Playbook - Career Hack Next - Intangible Skills
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Ooo this is a BIG episode, chock full of the intangibles. What are the skills that nobody talks about...11 skills you need for your career. Coachability Optimism Kindness Analysis Decision Making Attention to Detail Curiosity Work Ethic Integrity Follow Up Self ConfidenceAf Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson
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The Playbook - Career Hack Next - Sustainability
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Natalie Lowe wants us ALL to be better with sustainability. And she has some pretty concrete ideas on how to do that. In this episode, we talk "real world" sustainability (and it's not about buying a shiny new electric car.Af Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson
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The Playbook – Career Hack Next – Cool Stuff
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From tech shortcuts to stuff you should be reading, Will Curran is a guy on the bleeding edge of your career. He joins The Playbook this week to talk about allllllll the great stuff you should be using to supercharge your career.Af Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson
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The Playbook - Career Hack Next - Communication
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How we connect and communicate is changing. And we have events specialist Jason Koop along for the conversation about how we improve empathy, conversations and connections.Af Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson
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The Playbook - Career Hack Next - Relationships
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The fastest way to succeed in your career? Build better relationships. Jason hangs with author and event superstar Brent Barootes to talk about building relationships and how Chi Chi's fits into the mix. (Yeah, THAT restaurant).Af Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson
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The Playbook - Career Hack Next - Keynote
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Join in the fun as Jason brainstorms and structures his latest keynote session "Misconnected." Segment 01 -- Overview We have more tools to connect than ever before...and are doing a worse job at it. Here's why and how we Misconnect. Segment 02 -- Curiosity Why and how to use curiosity to your advantage. Segment 03 -- Engagement Don't be boring! Ge…
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The Playbook - Career Hack Next - Vulnerability
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What are the skills next generation LEADERS need to start developing? Jenn Glynn's back and we've got your answer on this week's episode. Segment 01 – Adaptability The #1 skill leaders need going forward (just look at "Hybrid Work"). Segment 02 - Vulnerability Accent Inns' CEO Mandy Farmer shows how Vulnerability is an essential part of her every d…
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The Playbook - Career Hack Next - Journeys
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This week, we're talking about journeys... ...and auctionista Layne is about to take you on four important ones – from transitioning through your career to advocating for non-binary folks. These are four skills you want for your life and career. Segment 01 – Career Re-Thinker Layne visits a charity auction one night...and the lightbulb goes on. Seg…
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The Playbook - Career Hack Next - Conferences
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So you're attending a conference... Are you ready? This week, we head to the SITE Global Conference in New York City to learn how to conference right (and get lots of insight from attendees). Segment 01 - Build a Playbook with...Matthew Goedrich No, no...not the radio show. Have a reason to attend. Segment 02 - Talk to Everyone But be smart about i…
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The Playbook - Career Hack Next - "Do This Now" Skills
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What are the four most important skills you’re going to need a year from now? Jason weighs in … and gets a little freaky with the opening story. Segment 01 — AI Don’t be afraid of AI — embrace it as the tool it can be. Segment 02 — Problem Defining Get better at Sprints, Agile Mindsets and Design Thinking — they can position you as a powerful leade…
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The Playbook - Career Hack Next - Creativity with Château Laurier
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Want to win in the world of work – you're going to need creative skills. Those are "tiebreakers" that make you more analytical and innovative. This week, we have the cast and Director of the series Château Laurier along to share what those skills look like. Segment 01 - Learn to imitate. Tymika Tafari plays Briar Heyes, and it'll be a bit of a surp…
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The Playbook - Career Hack Next - Valuegraphics
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Hoo boy -- this is a GOOOOOOOOD one. We met with Valuegraphics superstar David Allison to talk about the role values play in life and work. It's so good -- it takes up an ENTIRE episode. Segment 01 - Valuegraphics with David Allison. We hit the ground running with some mind expanding ideas about our values, and how they impact our decision making. …
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The Playbook - Career Hack Next - Neuroscience, Failure and IO Psychology
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Do you have the skills for what's next? This season, we're talking about the new rules of work. What are the skills you need to be successful into the future. On today's episode... Segment 01 – The Neuroscience of People. There is so much going on in the brain of the people with which you work. Connect better with empathy, associations and heuristi…
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The Playbook - Career Hack Cluster - Master these secret skills
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Here they are...the secret skills that help YOU stand out. #10 — Don’t be a jerk #30 - Learn to read a room #42 - Watch more TV #52 — Learn the hidden things that make life easierAf Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson
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