Best How To Raise Productivity In The Workplace Podcasts (2025)

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Insiders React: Musk Launches “America Party” + YouTube Declares War on AI Slop, Sequoia's Mamdani Scandal 51:36

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Is Silicon Valley building the future or just trying to rule it? From Elon Musk’s new political party to retail investors buying fake OpenAI stock, the startup world is getting weirder, faster. In this episode, Chris Saad and Shira Lazar break down a massive week in tech, politics, and startup culture. They unpack Elon Musk’s launch of the “America…

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Business Advice: Discussing multiple streams of income, business structure and dealing with adversity. 24:20

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Mela Lovett. A serial entrepreneur with multiple businesses including: Landscaping (Family Lawn Services) Mortgage lending (commercial and residential) Business consulting (especially on proper business structuring) 🌱 Entrepreneurial J…

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Plan before you Leap: Works full-time in financial services while building her balloon décor business. 28:06

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Audreanna Ayala. 🎙️ Episode Summary She shares her inspiring journey from corporate finance professional to creative entrepreneur and founder of Ayala Balloon Events. Specializing in balloon décor and modern bounce house rentals, she …

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How Great Product Leaders Win with Pricing, Data, and Influence 25:23

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What do most PMs get wrong about pricing? Why do so many teams struggle to turn vision into action? And how do you build buy-in across the org when you're changing something as sensitive as price? In this episode, Alo Mukerji SVP of Product at U.S. Bank sits down with Shobhit to break down the real mechanics of product leadership, from high-stakes …

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How to Partner with Other Businesses to Create a Collaborative Sales Process (with Mark Newsome) 41:43

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Every small business owner faces the same challenge: how do you get more sales without breaking the bank on marketing? In this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock welcomes Mark Newsome, CEO of YouCanMarketOnlineNow.com, who reveals how smart business owners are building collaborative sales processes that generate 25% m…

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Brand Building: Seeks to empower more professionals, especially those affected by layoffs, with tools for career resilience. 28:17

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Katrice Miller. A nationally recognized labor relations expert and career coach. The conversation explores her journey from federal government service to corporate leadership, her insights on labor law, personal branding, and how indi…

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904. Andy & DJ CTI: Massive Search For Survivors After Deadly Texas Floods, Epstein Didn't Have A 'Client List' & Nelly Purchases National Thoroughbred Team 1:42:13

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss the massive search for survivors after the deadly Texas floods with more rain coming, the DOJ and FBI saying that Jeffrey Epstein didn't have a 'client list', and rapper Nelly purchasing a National Thoroughbred team and moving them to St. Louis.

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71. Poking Holes in Your Control Enthusiasm 19:10

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Do you feel a need to control everything? Your control enthusiasm feels like your superpower. Checking everyone's work, approving every decision, convincing yourself that nobody can do it like you can. You've built something amazing, but you've also built yourself a beautiful prison where you're both the warden and the prisoner. This episode tackle…

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Top 7 Mistakes Founders Make in Raising Early Stage VC w/ Amir Shevat (Edu) 53:40

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Are you sure your startup should be raising venture capital? Most founders assume VC is the goal—but for many, it's the wrong fuel entirely. In this episode, we bust that myth wide open. Join Yaniv Bernstein and Chris Saad as they sit down with Amir Shevat, General Partner at Darkmode Ventures (ex-Google, Slack, Twitter), to unpack the seven most d…

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903. Q&AF: Setting Boundaries, Getting Over Guilt & Developing The Skill Of Patience 1:01:34

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On today’s episode, Andy answers live call-in questions on how to set boundaries with other driven people, what are some good ways to let go of guilt from your past, and how to build patience as you push for success.

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Your Perfectionism Needs a DIMMER SWITCH (An Ambitious-ish Snack) 2:02

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A snack-sized episode about how your perfectionism can be your superpower. For more information, go to: https://www.kelleandnina.com/By Kelle Cobble & Nina Lynch

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Insiders React: Cloudflare Makes AI Pay + Figma Files For IPO, Grammarly Buys Superhuman 46:29

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What happens when the internet starts charging AI to crawl its content? And can legacy tools like Figma or Grammarly survive the AI age, or will they be replaced by smarter, faster upstarts? In this episode, Yaniv Bernstein and Chris Saad break down some of the most important shifts in tech and business right now. From Cloudflare’s launch of AI pay…

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Profit Sharing Secrets: How to Transform Your Business Culture With an Ownership Mentality 49:52

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In this conversation, Mason Duchatschek and Rob Gallaher explore the transformative power of profit sharing in business. Rob shares his journey from traditional compensation models to implementing profit sharing, emphasizing its role in fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and engagement among employees. They discuss common misconceptions,…

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902. Andy & DJ CTI: Sean 'Diddy' Combs Verdict, The One Big Beautiful Bill & Trump To Visit 'Alligator Alcatraz' For Grand Opening 1:48:30

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss the Sean 'Diddy' Combs verdict as the mogul is acquitted on sex trafficking charges and convicted on prostitution counts, the US Senate's final push to pass Trump's spending bill, and Trump set to visit 'Alligator Alcatraz' for the grand opening.

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Breaking the Chaos Cycle (with Aaron Trahan) 44:47

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Does your business feel stuck, busy but not making progress, with your team caught up in emergencies instead of working strategically? In this episode of The KeyHire Podcast, host Corey Harlock talks with Aaron Trahan, founder and coach at Performance Mindset Coaching, about a common disruptive pattern in small business management. They explain tha…

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901. Championship Mindset Ft. Ryan Hardwick: 24h Le Mans Winner 2:06:30

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On today’s episode, Andy and DJ are joined in the studio by 1st Phorm Elite Athlete Ryan Hardwick, who is best known for his victories at the 24 Hour Le Mans, Rolex 24 at Daytona, and the 12 Hour Sebring. They dive deep into Ryan’s early life and the path that led him to become a professional race car driver, his entrepreneurial journey that parall…

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70. Why Being Bad at Something is Your Superpower 21:28

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When you're constantly learning new things, you get good at figuring things out on the fly. You get good at problem solving. You become comfortable with uncertainty. But somewhere along the way, most of us decided that a beginner's mind was only for children - that adults should already know how to do everything they attempt. In this conversation, …

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Master Your AI Prompts and Unlock ChatGPT's Full Potential w/ Jonathan Mast (Edu) 59:58

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Struggling to get good results from ChatGPT or other AI tools? You’re probably prompting it wrong, and you’re not alone. Many founders assume AI just knows what you mean. Without the right prompt structure, though, even the most powerful LLMs will fail to deliver. In this episode, Yaniv Bernstein is joined by Jonathan Mast—seasoned entrepreneur, AI…

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900. Q&AF: Handling Major Setbacks, Finding Your Mission & Workplace Troubleshooting 55:20

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On today’s episode, Andy answers live call-in questions on how to keep your momentum going when you face a major setback in life, what’s the best way to find your mission when you hit a ceiling in your profession, and handling a tough call at work when your team cuts corners and things go wrong.

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Stop Performing Your Struggle (An Ambitious-ish Snack) 2:13

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A snack-sized episode about not making struggle your brand. For more information, go to: https://www.kelleandnina.com/By Kelle Cobble & Nina Lynch

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899. Andy, Eli Wehbe & DJ CTI: Liver King Freed After Threatening Joe Rogan, NYC Mayor Adams Announces Re-Election Bid After Mamdani Wins Dem Primary, & Caitlin Clark May Be Finished 1:44:07

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On today's episode, Andy and DJ are joined in the studio by ultra-endurance athlete and author Eli Wehbe. They discuss the Liver King being freed after threatening Joe Rogan, NYC Mayor Eric Adams announcing his re-election bid following Mamdani’s win in the Democratic primary, and whether Caitlin Clark may be finished after enduring a year and a ha…

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Insiders React: Anthropic's Huge AI Copyright Win + Speech to Text Better Than Ever, Peter Thiel's Tech Dystopia 34:37

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Is training AI on copyrighted content stealing, or just learning? A major U.S. court just weighed in, and the verdict could rewrite the rules for startups using generative AI. Too many founders assume "training data" is fair game but that blind spot could cost them billions. In this episode, Yaniv Bernstein and Chris Saad, experienced startup opera…

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You Should Always Be Interviewing: Staying Sharp, Visible, and Ready with Jennifer Moore 38:47

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Even if you love your job — you should always be interviewing. Not because you're planning to leave. But because staying sharp, visible, and connected is part of leading well. In this episode, Shobhit sits down with Jennifer Moore — Chief Product Officer of Strategies that Spark consulting services — to unpack what it really means to lead with clar…

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How to Empower Employees, Protect Institutional Knowledge and Scale Business Using AI 27:26

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Summary In this conversation, Derek Crager, founder of Practical AI, discusses voice-based AI tools designed for hands-free, real-time industrial support. He emphasizes the importance of addressing downtime as a knowledge problem and how to use AI to simplify training and troubleshooting for technicians. The discussion covers the significance of in…

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Give Your Employees a Raise (Without Spending Any More Money) With Anthony Markey 39:11

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Struggling to compete for top talent without breaking the bank? In this game-changing episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock sits down with Anthony Markey, owner of the Markey Agency, to reveal a counterintuitive strategy that sounds too good to be true—but isn't. The challenge in today's environment is that small busines…

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898. Andy & DJ CTI: Trump Lashes Out At Israel And Iran Amid Ceasefire Violations, NYC Mayoral Results May Take Time & Jury Orders Man To Pay $500K For Assualting Police Offer 1:37:02

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss President Donald Trump lashing out at Israel and Iran amid their ceasefire agreement, why the NYC Mayoral results may take time, and a jury ordered a man to pay $500k for assulting a police offier who killed himself after the captiol riot.

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69. Connection, Curiosity, and Motherhood for High-Achievers with Kate Kripke 55:28

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Do you feel like you're constantly juggling motherhood, career, and personal well-being—and yet you’re still overwhelmed? High-achieving mothers often carry an invisible emotional burden, feeling the weight of it even when it’s not immediately apparent. This constant state of tension can leave you questioning whether you’re doing enough and if you'…

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897. RAF Vault: 1,000 Days (Pt. I & II) 35:38

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On today’s episode, we revisit two of the most important episodes we’ve ever released. In this special two-part throwback, Andy breaks down why thinking small is a trap laid by society, how to build a solid plan for your life, and how to take complete control of your next 1,000 days.

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896. Andy & DJ CTI: Tucker Carlson Vs. Ted Cruz, Trump Gives Israel And Iran Two-Week Deadline To Broker Peace & Marina Mabrey's Flagrant Foul On Caitlin Clark 1:40:42

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss what we learned from the Tucker Carlson and Ted Cruz sit-down, Trump giving Israel and Iran a two-week deadline to broker peace as bombing continues, and Marina Mabrey's foul on Caitlin Clark upgraded to a flagrant-2.

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What if You Stopped Settling? (An Ambitious-ish Snack) 1:52

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A snack-sized episode about getting clear on your desires. For more information, go to: https://www.kelleandnina.com/By Kelle Cobble & Nina Lynch

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Uplift: Personal journey filled with warmth about a husband-and-wife team who founded homeless shelter in Pickens County, South Carolina. 28:35

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tracy and Sunshine Gantt. A husband-and-wife team who founded the first and only homeless shelter in Pickens County, South Carolina. Here are some key highlights and themes from the conversation: Here are some key highlights and themes…

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Insiders React: Sam Altman’s 'Gentle Singularity' + Workplace AI at an All-Time High, Meta's $30B Scale AI Acquihire 46:39

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Is AI about to transform the world… gently? Sam Altman says yes, but are we being lulled into complacency while the real risks go unchallenged? Startups everywhere are rushing to embed AI into their workflows, but few understand just how flawed that human-AI interaction can be. From broken prompting to billion-dollar power plays, the future of AI i…

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Mid-Year Small Business Check-In 20:18

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At the midpoint of 2025, small business owners find themselves navigating an economic rollercoaster that has included surges, slumps, and everything in between. In this essential episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock delivers a candid assessment of the current market conditions and reveals why the seemingly stable 4.5% u…

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Leveling Up Your Product Leadership in the Age of AI with Karan M Gupta, CEO of Alice AI 35:28

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Join Shobhit, founder of Intentional Product Manager, as he sits down with Karan M Gupta, CEO of Alice AI, to explore what it takes to lead and innovate in the age of AI. In this candid and insight-rich conversation, Karan shares lessons from his journey through multiple IPOs, global product leadership, and founding a cutting-edge AI startup. You’l…

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895. Andy & DJ CTI: Iranian Strikes On Israel Escalate, Minnesota State Rep Assassinated & Air India Plane Explodes After Tragic Crash 1:26:26

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss the Iranian strikes on Israel killing at least 24 people, a Minnesota State Representative and her husband shot and killed, and the shocking footage showing Air India plane exploding after a tragic crash leaving a lone survivor.

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68. Self-Confidence Isn’t a Vibe—It’s a Skill 25:57

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Have you ever looked confident on the outside while quietly second-guessing everything on the inside? So many ambitious women are stuck in that loop—doing all the right things, collecting accomplishments, and still wondering why they don’t feel more secure. In this episode, we’re getting into the kind of self-confidence that isn’t tied to your resu…

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Apps Are Obsolete: How Startups Can Leverage the New Era of AI Agents (Spotlight) 46:43

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What if your next startup competitor doesn’t have a single employee? AI agents aren’t just another software trend — they’re redefining the interface between humans, data, and execution, yet many founders still confuse basic chatbots with the true potential of these agents. In this episode, Chris and Yaniv are joined by Jeremiah Owyang, General Part…

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894. Real Talk: Champions Embrace The Battle, Amateurs Pretend 9:22

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On today’s Real Talk, Andy breaks down why true champions are the ones willing to face embarrassment, rejection, and failure head on while amateurs waste time pretending to have it all figured out.

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Don’t Beat Around the Bush (An Ambitious-ish Snack) 2:49

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A snack-sized episode about why it’s important to be direct (and why it’s so hard!) For more information, go to: https://www.kelleandnina.com/By Kelle Cobble & Nina Lynch

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893. Andy, Casey Putsch & DJ CTI FBI Busts Alleged LA Riot Leader & Democrat Stacy Plaskett Lashes Out At Critic 2:33:12

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ are joined in the studio by Ohio-based racer, car builder, YouTube personality, and Putsch Auto Media owner, Casey Putsch. They discuss the FBI busting the alleged LA riot leader, and Democrat Stacey Plaskett lashing out at a critic.

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Apple WWDC Breakdown + Musk & Trump's Messy Divorce, a16z's Fresh Take on AI Startups 54:12

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Apple’s WWDC 2025 keynote revealed a lot – just not what you’d expect. Siri’s long-awaited AI upgrade was quietly delayed, and instead Apple rolled out a grab bag of long-overdue features, flashy design updates, and deep ChatGPT integrations. Is this a bold product reset, or proof that Apple is falling behind? Meanwhile, Elon Musk and Donald Trump …

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Increase Small Business Productivity in a Tight Labor Market (with Bill Conerly) 48:14

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The KeyHire Small Business Podcast brings you a critical conversation with economist Dr. Bill Conerly that every entrepreneur needs to hear. As Principal Consultant of Conerly Consulting and senior contributor to Forbes, Bill identified a shocking demographic reality 20 years ago that's now reshaping how we think about talent strategy and small bus…

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892. Andy & DJ CTI: Anti-ICE Protests In LA, Simone Biles Apologizes To Riley Gaines & Elon Musks Hints That Fall-Out With Trump May Be Cooling Off 1:22:03

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In today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss the Anti-ICE protests that are spreading across in Los Angeles, Simone Biles apologizing to Riley Gaines calling for fair competition in sports, and Elon Musk hinting that the fall-out with Donald Trump might be cooling off after the president wishes him well.

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67. Stop Ghosting Your Goals 13:10

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Ever feel like you've just stopped caring? What we're really talking about is apathy - that mental shrug that says "whatever" to your own dreams. It's not burnout or depression, but rather that in-between zone where you're not suffering, but definitely not growing. We explore why your brain confuses rest with relief from risk, and how this protecti…

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The Future is Female: Economic Revolution Ahead | Dr. Don Barden on Inclusive Leadership 29:42

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Summary In this conversation, Dr. Don Barden discusses his groundbreaking work on the rise of women in leadership and its implications for the global economy. He presents data-backed insights into how women's leadership styles are uniquely effective, leading to higher productivity and employee retention. The discussion emphasizes the importance of …

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891. REAL AF LIVE (SUMMER SMASH 25): Trump And Musk Break Up, Japanese Company Lander Crashes On Moon & Q&AF 1:11:36

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On today's very first REAL AF Live Show, Andy & DJ discuss President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's recent feud over the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the Japanese company's lander crashing on the moon.

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Brand Building: We dive deep into self-empowerment, personal branding, and workplace advancement in a digital-first world. 31:42

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lorraine K. Lee. A LinkedIn Top Voice and author of Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Catapult Your Career. Hosted by Rushion McDonald, the conversation dives deep into the power of presence, personal branding, and …

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Insiders React: Meta's Luckey Military Deal + Google's Plan to Split Itself, Europe Revives AI & Startups 27:20

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Can consumer tech like Facebook and Oculus really help win wars? As governments get serious about AI and startups, Silicon Valley is being dragged—sometimes unwillingly—into the global military and geopolitical game. In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein unpack how Meta is teaming up with Anduril—the military tech startup founded by Oculu…

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Doubling Down on Certainty During Uncertain Times (with Simone Janssen) 48:53

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Are you struggling to maintain your team's alignment and focus in today's unpredictable business environment? In this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock sits down with Simone Janssen, founder of Bulletproof Business Growth, to explore how effective leadership can create internal certainty even when the external world …

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890. Andy & DJ CTI: Trump Admin Asks SCOTUS To Allow Them To Slash Federal Workforce, Ukraine And Russia Agree To Swap Dead And Wounded Troops & Pro Sports Go All-In For Pride Month 1:19:37

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss the Trump admin asking the SCOTUS to allow it to move forward with plans to slash federal workforce, Ukraine and Russia agreeing to swap the dead and wounded troops, and pro sports going all-in for pride month.