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A weekly audio journey into the world of the occult, conspiracy, counterculture, and the bizarre undercurrents of the human psyche.
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Get ready to mix business and bullsh*t with the HR Besties - your favorite watercooler crew! Join Leigh Henderson (@hrmanifesto), Jamie Jackson (@humorous_resources and @millennial_misery), and Ashley Herd (@managermethod) for the staff meeting you actually WANT to attend. We have a full agenda to discuss every Wednesday and don’t worry, we’ll stick to your hard stop. On Fridays, you’re invited to meet up with us for Happy Hour to celebrate surviving another week of work! Visit our website a ...
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The Thank God For Bitcoin Podcast is hosted by Jordan Bush and exists to explore the surprising intersections between Bitcoin and the Christian faith. Join Jordan, Head of Content and Education for TGFB Media, and thought-provoking guests as they discuss how Bitcoin is changing the world.
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To The Unknown Pod Episode 3 - Bitcoin, AI, The Future of Corporate Strategy, and OP_RETURN Madness w/ Ahshuwah Hawthorne, Ryan Finlay, Matt Purvis, and Jim McAndrew
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1:14:37Takeaways Bitcoin is often seen as a necessity only when companies face dire circumstances. The Mag7 companies dominate the market, but smaller companies may outperform them by adopting Bitcoin strategies. AI is more intuitive and immediate in its impact compared to Bitcoin, which requires deeper understanding. Corporate leaders may prefer AI becau…
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HR Besties: Coaching Difficult Coworkers (Without Losing Your Mind)
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40:06Today’s agenda: Yep, that's a power trip! Cringe corporate speak: one off Hot topic: coaching and dealing with difficult coworkers: how to work effectively (even when they're jerks!) Defining what "difficult" means is hard, especially in the HR world Assuming the best intent and playing dumb Are you okay? Gatekeeping and lack of consideration Produ…
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To The Unknown Pod Episode 2 - The Island Dads on Fatherhood in the Modern Age w/ Ahshuwah Hawthorne, Ryan Finlay, and Matt Purvis
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1:31:48Takeaways: The podcast aims to explore various topics including fatherhood and media influence. Each host introduces themselves and their backgrounds in faith and business. Discussion on a controversial article from Christianity Today regarding the crucifixion of Jesus. Concerns raised about the reliability of biblical texts and the role of media i…
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HR Besties: Why HR is Needed with Matt Taylor, President of Guardian HR
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42:55Today’s agenda: Awkward and lecturing CFO emails Cringe corporate speak: per my email Hot topic: the importance of HR with Matt Taylor, President of Guardian HR: a leader's perspective on why the function of HR is vital in an organization and the future of HR Employers need to be proactive in maintaining working relationships with employees: HR can…
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To The Unknown Pod Episode 1 - Navigating the Digital Age: Balancing Life and Technology w/ Ahshuwah Hawthorne, Jim McAndrew, and Rev Tim Fox
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1:05:51Jordan Bush is the executive director of TGFB Media Ahshuwah Hawthorne is the director of Brilliance Labs. Jim McAndrew is the founder and CEO of Dronelink and a deacon in the PCA. Rev. Tim Fox is a teaching elder in the PCA. Takeaways Doom scrolling can be likened to the lotus eaters in the Odyssey. Technology can distract us from our true mission…
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To the Unknown Pod - Pilot Episode w/ Ahshuwah Hawthorne, Jim McAndrew, and Rev. Tim Fox
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45:43Jordan Bush, Ahshuwah Hawthorne, Tim Fox, and Jim McAndrew look at some of the latest news in Bitcoin through Christian eyes.By Jim McAndrew, Tim Fox, Ahshuwah Hawthorne, Jordan Bush
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Today’s agenda: The manual of me Cringe corporate speak: take it offline Hot topic: all things start-ups: how to be successful, key traits and how to survive in an evolving organization What is it like working as an HR professional in a start-up? Reactivity vs. proactivity Working in an unpredictable and evolving environment can be an effective way…
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HR Besties: What to Do if You Hate Your Job
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31:45Today’s agenda: The best busser Cringe corporate speak: heads up Hot topic: what to do if you hate your job FYI, hating your job affects every aspect of your life What makes someone hate their job? Identifying what really makes someone dislike their job vs. what is tolerable or enjoyable at work can help solve the issue How to make the most of jobs…
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HR Besties: Hot Topic Happy Hour - Sipping the Legal Drama Tea
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37:36Today’s agenda: He loses his what? Cringe corporate speak: ecosystem Hot topic: catching up on the hot gossip in the world of HR Ashley spills the tea on the ongoing legal drama between Deel and Rippling Updates on the SHRM race discrimination trial New beginnings Announcing the Besties cringe corporate speak bracket challenge winner! Questions/Com…
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HR Besties: Global Employment with Nicole Sahin, CEO of Globalization Partners (G-P)
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46:52Today’s agenda: Is it process or process? Cringe corporate speak: bite off more than you can chew Hot topic: all things globalization and hiring new talent with special guest Nicole Sahin, CEO of Globalization Partners (G-P) First thoughts on globalization from an HR perspective Hiring outside of the country is a long and lengthy process for both H…
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Tomer Strolight: The Spiritual Journey of a Bitcoin Advocate
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1:26:54Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tomer Strolight 05:03 Discovering Bitcoin: The Initial Attraction 08:00 Learning the Mechanics of Bitcoin 09:41 Early Investments and Lessons Learned 12:18 Career in Digital Media and Philosophy 17:50 The Rise of Bitcoin and Community Engagement 21:06 The Block Size Wars and Community Dynamics 28:29 Reflections on Bit…
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HR Besties: Ageism with Special Guest and Meeting Crasher Maureen Wiley Clough
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46:43Today’s agenda: Introducing Maureen Wiley Clough, host of the It Gets Late Early podcast Drunk interview Cringe corporate speak: culture fit Hot topic: ageism in the workplace Most people are ageist... it's the only "ism" that can affect everyone What sparked Maureen's podcast and focus on ageism? HR professionals should feel empowered to discuss a…
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TGFB Responds: David Bahnsen and The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
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36:28Chapters 00:00 Introduction to TGFB Las Vegas Event 01:21 David Bahnsen's Critique of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve 33:18 Conclusion and Future DiscussionsBy David Bahnsen, Jordan Bush
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Today’s agenda: Salary suspension Cringe corporate speak: fight for it Hot topic: all about managing up - how should HR go about this? What does this mean? BTW: subscribe to our HR Besties newsletter for weekly team discussion guide questions Human resources and managing up: how can we influence unapproachable managers? Thinking realistically is a …
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C.R. Wiley - Poverty Pimping, DOGE, And The Dark Side of Good Intentions
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1:17:52Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Pastor CR Wiley 02:01 The Journey into Economic Development 05:57 Relief vs. Development: Understanding the Difference 10:03 Incentive Misalignment in Development 11:58 Success Stories and Economic Development 16:03 The Nordic Model: Misconceptions and Realities 19:57 Poverty Pimping: The Dark Side of Good Intentions …
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Today’s agenda: I quit this b*tch! Cringe corporate speak: transparency Hot topic: ready to resign? Ensure a smooth exit with these dos and don'ts! Empathy in leadership roles is crucial, especially during resignations Putting your mental health above traditional notice periods Leaving on good terms can lead to future opportunities and connections …
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HR Besties: Hot Topics Happy Hour - DEI and Government Employees
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41:52Today’s agenda: Unlawful audacity: toxic boss edition Cringe corporate speak: heads will roll Hot topic: catching up on DEI Disney classics and a brief mid week happy hour What is applicable to private companies? Unconscious biases and putting yourself in someone else’s shoes Expanding talent pools to find the right candidates Red flag in leaders: …
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Pierre Rochard: Austrian Economics, Bitcoin Mining, and His Journey to Christianity
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1:46:00Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:07 Journey into Austrian Economics and Bitcoin 03:35 Initial Skepticism and Understanding Bitcoin 14:20 The Transition from Interest to Involvement 18:44 Building and Contributing to Bitcoin Projects 22:08 Role at Riot Platforms and Bitcoin Mining 26:24 Impact of Bitcoin Mining on the Texas Grid 32:53 G…
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HR Besties: The Overlap Between Customer Experience and Employee Experience with Max Farber
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48:00Today’s agenda: Introducing Max Farbsy, CEO of Customer Service It's not personal, John Cringe corporate speak: synergy Hot topic: the overlap between employee and customer experience What can we learn from customer experience? How does it relate to employee experience and satisfaction? Why Max is our customer service expert Sticking to the script …
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Today’s agenda: Laying down the law in HR, respectfully Cringe corporate speak: hard stop Hot topic: unequal treatment at work: hourly wage vs. salary, department vs. department, field work vs. corporate and everything in between Unequal treatment in the workplace is an issue for everybody Basic benefits and respect should be equal for all employee…
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HR Besties: "Other Duties As Assigned": Surprise Changes at Work
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36:43Today’s agenda: Really great stitches Cringe corporate speak: put a pin in it Hot topic: When your job description changes: what can you do? New job description and evolving roles can be useful in developing a resume and skillset Understanding the legality of role changes is crucial for employees Effective communication from leaders can prevent mis…
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Tim Madden, is a pastor who resides at ‘The North Shire’ in the picturesque Endless Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania, leads Cornerstone Bible Church in Forest City, PA. A devoted husband and father of three, Tim shares his theological insights through his weekly blog, ‘Maddening Theology,’ at maddeningtheology.org. When he’s not studying theo…
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Today’s agenda: The pantless employee Cringe corporate speak: call out Hot topic: out of touch leadership: what does it mean to us? What does it look like? Leaders just who don't have a clue about the lives of team members Kissing up and stomping down Leaders that are more focused on metrics and measurements rather than people... you might lose you…
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Robert Bortins: The Role of Government Funds in Education
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58:01Robert Bortins is the CEO of Classical Conversations, the world's largest classical homeschooling organization. He is a bitcoiner, a thought leader on the biblical worldview in education and culture, and the host of the Refining Rhetoric podcast. Find Robert at robertbortins.com. and on X @therobertbshow Tune in for his podcast Refining Rhetoric. J…
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HR Besties: Effective Goal Setting: From KPIs, OKRs to Personal
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34:20Today’s agenda: Did we date? Cringe corporate speak: big rocks (or BHG's) Hot topic: all things effective goal setting in and out of the workplace What are our goals and how do we set them? Goals can be dependant on the role in an organization Best practises for recording and keeping goals Evolving, changing course, and reaching goals in small incr…
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Tim Madden: A Good Man Leaves Bitcoin to His Children's Children
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8:20Tim Madden, is a pastor who resides at ‘The North Shire’ in the picturesque Endless Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania, leads Cornerstone Bible Church in Forest City, PA. A devoted husband and father of three, Tim shares his theological insights through his weekly blog, ‘Maddening Theology,’ at maddeningtheology.org. When he’s not studying theo…
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Happy New Year, Besties! We're so glad you're here to join us for another year of Business and Bullsh*t. Today’s agenda: Bovine piss in the workplace Cringe corporate speak: back to work Hot topic: workplace trends in 2025 What's hot and happening in the workforce in the new year? Is AI a threat to our jobs? Leaders should embrace new technologies …
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Dan Sherman: The Gospel According to Bitcoin
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58:06Jordan Bush is the founder and executive director of TGFB Media and host of the Thank God for Bitcoin Podcast. Find Jordan on Twitter @jmbushwrites. Dan Sherman is the Canadian director of Power To Change Ministries and can be found on Twitter @hodlingj. 'The Gospel According To Bitcoin" is available now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Acc…
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Cory Pyke: Film, Christianity and Cultural Engagement
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1:58:02Jordan Bush is the founder and the Head of Content and Education at TGFB Media and host of the Thank God for Bitcoin Podcast. Find Jordan on Twitter @jmbushwrites. Cory Pyke is a co-founder of Indeehub.Studio. You can find him on Twitter @PykeCory and on IMDB at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8708859/?ref_=fn_all_nme_1 The Thank For Bitcoin Podcast is…
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HR Besties: Bonus Happy Hour - Drones, SHRM and Jingle Jingle
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35:13Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: UFO drones Jamie is still (partially) offline SHRM updates Happy holidays, Besties! Heads up, HR Besties! We’ll be off the air for some R&R these weeks: November 25 December 16 December 23 December 30 January 6 We'll be recharging our batteries, ga…
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HR Besties: Bonus Episode - HR as the Complaint Department
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38:39Today’s agenda: Take your thighs to work day Cringe corporate speak: up the flagpole Hot topic: when HR is the compliant department - why does this happen and what should we do? Employees don't always know where else go to or who else to talk to HR is an everything department The curse of being a great HR professional The importance of an office ma…
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HR Besties Bonus Happy Hour - Friday Frustrations and Ohio State Updates
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20:51Welcome to this bonus Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: Jamie is locked out Mark Zuckerberg, if you're listening... What do doctors, lawyers and HR professionals have in common? Lessons on what to *not* do brought to you by Ohio State Heads up, HR Besties! We’ll be off the air for some R&R these weeks: De…
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Trust Is Expensive and We're All Going Broke - J.M. Bush
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12:18J.M. Bush is the executive director of TGFB Media and host of the Thank God for Bitcoin Podcast. Find Jordan on Twitter @jmbushwrites.By Jordan Bush
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HR Besties: Questies For The Besties and Cheers to Season 4!
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52:55Today’s agenda: Why Ashley never became a screenwriter Cringe corporate speak: deep dive Hot topic: answering all your burning bestie questions and saying goodbye until next year What were the funniest or most surprising moments in our HR careers? Which episodes were our favorites? Top choices for an HR Besties celebrity guest? What are the biggest…
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Paul Miller: Christian Nationalism, Political Dissent, and Satanic Spacetravel
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1:25:29Jordan Bush is the founder and the Head of Content and Education at TGFB Media and host of the Thank God for Bitcoin Podcast. Find Jordan on Twitter @jmbushwrites. The Thank For Bitcoin Podcast is a TGFB Media production. TGFB Media exists to educate and equip Christians to understand Bitcoin and use it for the glory of God and the good of people e…
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HR Besties Happy Hour - Hot Frosty, Bug Infested Christmas Trees and Thanksgiving
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28:08Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: Ashley recommends: Hot Frosty Home Alone (but they get progressively worse) Thanksgiving and holiday season preparation We are incredibly thankful for this community and all of you, listener Besties! Thank you for being here. Heads up, HR Besties! …
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HR Besties: Romantic Relationships at Work
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40:26Today’s agenda: When Jamie met Josh Cringe corporate speak: fish off the office dock Hot topic: Office relationships, situationships and everything in between Mandates and policies won't stop office romances What have we seen? Formatting the handbook language and reporting structures Abuse of power and maintaining professionalism Relationships vs. …
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Bitcoin is at $90,000 - A Brief Overview Of Why and What To Do About it
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53:47This episode is brought to you by: River - Sign up at River.com/TGFB to buy Bitcoin today. Crowdhealth - Sign up at JoinCrowdhealth.com and use code TGFB at checkout to get 30% off your first three months. Farmer Bill's - Sign up at https://farmerbillsprovisions.com/ and use promo code TGFB at checkout to get 10% off your order. Jordan Bush is the …
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HR Besties Happy Hour: Glamping and Noncompete Updates
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28:44Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: So, Jamie slept in a tent last weekend… Being anti-big soap Ashley’s fangirl road trip Updates on the FTC noncompete ban Heads up, HR Besties! We’ll be off the air for some R&R these weeks: November 25 December 16 December 23 December 30 January 6 …
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Today’s agenda: Jamie's wigs Cringe corporate speak: pick your brain Hot topic: all things content creation: answering your questions, tips and tricks, getting started and best practises for businesses and HR professionals The path to social media growth is different for everyone Mimicking what someone else has done is not the answer to social infl…
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HR Besties Happy Hour: Fur Bear-ter or For Worse
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26:20Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: Which Bestie's prom date is in Congress? Ke$hella Jamie is going glamping (but not really) Friday Feel Goods Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!…
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HR Besties: Employee Benefits, Open Enrollment and Everything in Between
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46:50Today’s agenda: *Special* benefits Cringe corporate speak: pay your dues Hot topic: All things employee benefits and open enrollment Jamie provides a rundown on open enrollment (yes, Americans do indeed have to opt into benefits annually) How does HR play a role in benefits and healthcare? Educating yourself to provide the best information to emplo…
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HR Besties Happy Hour - Sag Szn, Leigh's Dreams and Politics in the Workplace
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34:41Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: Happy spooky szn Let's talk about the weather Meeting new Besties Politics in the workplace? TPD Officer Leigh Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (event…
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HR Besties: Corporate Social Responsibility - Charities and Volunteering
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39:35Today’s agenda: 20 pounds of carrots Cringe corporate speak: e-meet Hot topic: Corporate Social Responsibility What does it mean? Employee financial circumstances Providing opportunities without pressure Best practices Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first to know about our …
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HR Besties Happy Hour - SHRM Hearing and Scare Tactics
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24:40Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: Ashley, as seen on television... Emotional support shows Legal updates SHRM Hearing Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbestie…
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Today’s agenda: Ashley meets The Backstreet Boys Cringe corporate speak: same page Hot topic: HR department of one It's normal to feel lonely in any department of one Communication Creating tools for self service Tactful education is key Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first…
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HR Besties Happy Hour - National Work Besties Day
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35:25Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: Call your work besties, besties! Hot SHRM gossip Knowing when to get HR involved What can organizations learn? Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (event…
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HR Besties: You Didn't Get Your Dream Job, Now What?
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38:21Today’s agenda: Leigh's dream IRL Cringe corporate speak: new sheriff in town Hot topic: So, you didn't get your dream job Letting yourself feel it is okay The grass isn't always greener It's not personal You can choose the path forward Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first …
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HR Besties Happy Hour - Stay Safe Besties
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23:27Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: Weather If you're a boss... don't do this Be careful who you get your info from Stay safe Besties!! Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at http…
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10 Common Objections to Bitcoin with Ahshuwah Hawthorne Part 1
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1:13:44Ashuwah Hawthorne is the Executive Director of Brilliance Labs, a social innovation lab working with faith-driven companies, ministries, and projects that are operating at the intersection of bitcoin and human flourishing. Jordan Bush is the founder and the Head of Content and Education at TGFB Media and host of the Thank God for Bitcoin Podcast. F…
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