Best Sauce Labs Podcasts (2025)

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Michael Gomez - The Secret Sauce to Better Employee Engagement 31:34

4d ago31:34

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Send us a text Michael Gomez, CHRO at Tasty Restaurant Group, joins us this episode to discuss what drives employee engagement and the steps organizations can take to boost their own employees’ engagement. [0:00] Introduction Welcome, Michael! Today’s Topic: The Secret to Better Employee Engagement [3:21] What’s the “secret sauce” for better employ…

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Sustainability Secret Sauce 1:28:25

1d ago1:28:25

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PK and me might have figured out how to make sustainability goals and regenerative finance work without anybody having to be tricked, guilted or scared into paying the bill. Biomass equity could save the world and make capitalism finally deliver on its broken promises - rising tides lifting all boats, infinite growth and free market miracles. Paul …

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The Pasta Salad Episode Is a Toss-Up 33:46

1d ago33:46

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This classic summer side dish has infinite ingredient combinations and a nebulous past. Anney and Lauren get mixed up in the science and history of pasta/macaroni salad(s). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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A Flock of Two 19:43

1d ago19:43

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Animals rescue people all the time, but not like this. In this episode, first aired more than a decade ago, Jim Eggers is a 44-year-old man who suffers from a problem that not only puts his life at risk—it jeopardizes the safety of everybody around him. But with the help of Sadie, his pet African Grey Parrot, Jim found an unlikely way to manage his…

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Susan LaMotte - Unlocking the Power of Custom Insights 42:27

2d ago42:27

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Send us a text Susan LaMotte, the founder and CEO of exaqueo, joins us this episode to discuss the intricacies of acquiring custom data for your organization, how to pull the most impactful insights from that data, and how to secure support (financial and otherwise) for data collection. [0:00] Introduction Welcome, Susan! Today’s Topic: The Importa…

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Doritos: Cash in Your Chips 1:03:20

3d ago1:03:20

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This international brand of tortilla chips (and dips, and scientifically engineered flavors) got its start at Disneyland. Anney and Lauren dust off the intense science and history of Doritos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Indigenous Kodesign 36:51

6d ago36:51

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Jack and Tyson from the Indigenous Knowledge Systems Lab yarning up from a lawstick that carries the principles of kodesign as a method of embedding your work in living systems of signals. Link to the digital twin of the lawstick here: https://vimeo.com/885511741?share=copy

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The Echo in the Machine 32:42

9d ago32:42

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Today you can convert speech to text with the click of a button. Youtube does it for all our videos. Our phones will do it in real time. It’s frictionless. And yet, if it weren’t for an unlikely crew of protesters and office workers, it might still be impossible. This week, the story of our attempts to make the spoken visible. The magicians who tri…

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How to Know When to Pivot in Business 36:30

9d ago36:30

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We were stuck. No ideas, no growth, and no clue what to do next. In this episode of The A/B Test Podcast, Melissa and Steve open up about a real-life pivot that reshaped their business. From a season of frustration and creative burnout, they launched something unexpected: a hyper-local, story-driven content platform. And it worked. 🎙 You’ll hear: H…

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The Camembert Necessities 43:54

9d ago43:54

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This ultra-creamy cheese achieves its texture and funk from a species of mold that was named after it. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of camembert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Sarah Katherine Schmidt – Revolutionizing Performance Management for Today's Workforce 33:50

9d ago33:50

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Send us a text Sarah Katherine Schmidt, Vice President at Peoplelogic, joins us this episode to discuss why performance management fails so many employees today and how improving performance management increases employee engagement and retention. [0:00] Introduction Welcome, Sarah! Today’s Topic: Revolutionizing Performance Management for Today's W…

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How to Cure What Ails You 25:01

16d ago25:01

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Now that we have the ability to see inside the brain without opening anyone's skull, we'll be able to map and define brain activity and peg it to behavior and feelings. Right? Well, maybe not, or maybe not just yet. It seems the workings of our brains are rather too complex and diverse across individuals to really say for certain what a brain scan …

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Patti + Sauce 14:02

16d ago14:02

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Patti Barbalato shares the story behind her secret family pasta sauce—taught by her mom, handwritten by 12-year-old Patti, and stealthily referenced by her dad from a folded scrap of paper. It’s tradition, it’s memory, and yes, it’s meatballs on the side. Rabbit holes explored: lasagna diplomacy, kitchen chaos, Catholic Italian Sundays, and the emo…

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The Violet Episode Comes and Goes 44:51

17d ago44:51

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These edible flowers are a tasty decoration used fresh or made into vibrant extracts – and they mess with your sense of smell, making the experience of them fleeting. Anney and Lauren dip into the history and weird science of violets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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MCPs, Agents and the Future of Software Testing with Angie Jones 34:40

18d ago34:40

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Send us a text In this LIVE episode of Test Case Scenario, host Jason Baum, along with co-hosts Marcus Merrell and Evelyn Coleman, engages in a compelling conversation with Angie Jones, Global Vice President of Developer Relations, Block, Inc. They delve into the transformative impact of agentic AI and Model Context Protocols (MCPs) on software dev…

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The Beefed Up Churrascaria Episode 35:31

22d ago35:31

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This type of restaurant serves barbecue, often spit-roasted and portioned off tableside by servers in continual rounds from the grill. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and cultures behind churrascarias and rodizio-style service. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The First Known Earthly Voice 38:07

23d ago38:07

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What happens when a voice emerges? What happens when one is lost? Is something gained? A couple months ago, Lulu guest edited an issue of the nature magazine Orion. She called the issue “Queer Planet: A Celebration of Biodiversity,” and it was a wide-ranging celebration of queerness in nature. It featured work by amazing writers like Ocean Vuong, K…

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Desiree Goldey - Why Organizational Confusion Fails Employees 37:07

23d ago37:07

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Send us a text Desiree Goldey, Director of Marketing at ZRG Partners and Founder of Do Better Consulting, joins us this episode to discuss how the disconnect between talent and HR teams impacts an organization’s employees, both current and future. [0:00] Introduction Welcome, Desiree! Today’s Topic: Fixing the Disconnect Between Talent and HR Teams…

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Savor Classics: Cucumbers 33:13

24d ago33:13

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Although sometimes thin skinned, cucumbers have only rarely lost their cool factor over the millennia. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science behind this popular summer addition to everything from salads to sour beers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Rooting for the Curry Tree 25:16

29d ago25:16

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The leaves of this aromatic tree add a complex bright, herbal, earthy spice to all kinds of savory dishes. Anney and Lauren go out on a limb with the botany and history of the curry tree. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Is Your Business Innovative or Just Boring? 38:11

29d ago38:11

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In this episode of The A/B Test, Melissa and Steve break down what real innovation looks like inside companies today—from small tweaks to major shifts. They explore how businesses can innovate across sales, marketing, and content—especially when the market is pulling back and budgets are tight. 🎯 You’ll learn: The difference between disruptive vs. …

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Terrestrials: The Snow Beast 31:23

30d ago31:23

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Today we bring you a story stranger than fiction. In 2006, paleobiologist Natalia Rybczynski took a helicopter to a remote Arctic island near the North Pole, spending her afternoons scavenging for ancient treasures on the ground. One day, she found something the size of a potato chip. Turns out, it was a three and half million year old chunk of bon…

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Mike Ohata – Leadership and Building a Resilient Workforce 33:20

1M ago33:20

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Send us a text Michael Ohata, leadership coach and former Big Four partner, joins us this episode to discuss building a resilient workforce through better talent management. He addresses the shortcomings of many organizations’ outdated talent management models, offers ideas for improvement, and speculates on how AI could enhance talent management. …

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Tis the Saison 31:25

1M ago31:25

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This wide category of crisp, yeast-forward ales has a murky history. Anney and Lauren dip into that history, plus the science behind saisons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Testing in 2025: AI, Automation & the Evolution of QA Leadership 30:15

1M ago30:15

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Send us a text In this episode of Test Case Scenario, host Jason Baum, along with co-hosts Marcus Merrell and Evelyn Coleman, sit down with Nithin S.S., Head of QA at Lodgify and founder of Synapse QA, to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of software testing in 2025. They discuss how AI is transforming QA processes, the growing importance of c…

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The Krispy Kreme Episode Is Hot Now 47:46

1M ago47:46

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This brand of doughnuts and coffee is famous for its fresh in-shop experience but poised to distribute its treats on a massive scale. Anney and Lauren don’t glaze over the science and history behind Krispy Kreme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Age of Aquaticus 43:00

1M ago43:00

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For years, scientists thought nothing could live above 73℃/163℉. At that temperature, everything boiled to death. But scientists Tom Brock and Hudson Freeze weren’t convinced. What began as their simple quest to trawl for life in some of the hottest natural springs on Earth would, decades later, change the trajectory of biological science forever, …

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Christopher CJ Gross - Overcoming Class Bias in the Workplace 42:29

1M ago42:29

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Send us a text Christopher “CJ” Gross, CEO of Jabbar HR Solutions, CEO and Founder of Ascension Worldwide, and author, joins us this episode to discuss key takeaways from his book, What’s Your ZIP Code Story? CJ shares how our backgrounds shape workplace interactions, techniques for navigating difficult conversations, and practical approaches to ad…

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Torta Pascualina: A Deep Cut 26:41

1M ago26:41

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This savory pie with a filling of greens, cheese, and eggs satisfies around Easter -- or any time of year. Anney and Lauren slice into the history and cultures behind torta pascualina. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Ghosts in the Green Machine 33:19

1M ago33:19

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In honor of our Earth, on her day, we have two stories about the overlooked, ignored, and neglected parts of nature. In the first half, we learn about an epic battle that is raging across the globe every day, every moment. It's happening in the ocean, and your very life depends on it. In the second half, we make an earnest, possibly foolhardy, atte…

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Danielle Bushen - Demystifying HR Data Governance 37:51

1M ago37:51

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Send us a text Danielle Bushen, Global Head of People & Culture Technology Strategy at Sanofi, joins us this episode to discuss HR data governance. She explains what “data governance” actually means, outlines common data governance challenges HR teams face, and offers practical first steps toward better governance practices. [0:00] Introduction Wel…

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The Shiitake Episode Is the Shiitake Mushroom 29:26

2M ago29:26

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This delicious fungus grows on hardwood and can help make biofuel. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of the shiitake. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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How to Write DMs That Don’t Land in Spam 44:16

2M ago44:16

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Are your LinkedIn DMs helping your pipeline or getting you ghosted? In this episode of The A/B Test, Melissa and Steve break down everything you need to know about LinkedIn DMs in 2024 — from what not to do (spoiler: stop saying “Hope you’re doing well”) to how to write messages that get replies and results. 🎙️ They cover: The three DM streams that…

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Paige + MLS Landscape and Design 16:35

2M ago16:35

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Paige Klein spent nine summers in the trenches (sometimes literally) working at her family’s landscaping business. From hammering concrete to dodging horse flies, she earned her stripes—and a closet full of red polos. Rabbit holes explored: SPF solidarity, the art of breaking concrete, Grandpa Klein’s ketchup obsession. Brought to you by Red Dot La…

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Signal Hill: Caterpillar Roadshow 50:34

2M ago50:34

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A couple years ago, an entomologist named Martha Weiss got a letter from a little boy in Japan saying he wanted to replicate a famous study of hers. We covered that original study on Radiolab more than a decade ago in an episode called Goo and You – check it out here – and in addition to revealing some fascinating secrets of insect life, it also ra…

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Making Heads or Tails of Gefilte Fish 33:43

2M ago33:43

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These fish cakes can inspire a lot of nostalgia -- and other strong opinions. Anney and Lauren dip into the science, history, and many forms of gefilte fish. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Isaac Cheifetz - Applying Lean Methodology to Talent Acquisition 44:06

2M ago44:06

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Send us a text Isaac Cheifetz, Managing Principal at Catalytic1 Executive Search and Chief Mentor Recruiter at Minnesota Emerging Software Advisory, joins us this episode to discuss applying lean methodologies to talent acquisition. [0:00] Introduction Welcome, Isaac! Today’s Topic: Applying Lean Methodology to Talent Acquisition [9:14] Is talent a…

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Early-Stage Startup Advice You Don’t Hear Enough 35:05

2M ago35:05

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In this episode of The A/B Test Podcast, Ben and John share the gritty details of how they scaled their business to over $100K/month in revenue — without spending a cent on paid advertising. They reveal: The exact strategies that worked for organic growth Why email and content were game-changers The cost of over-automating too early Lessons learned…

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The Tempting Turkish Delight Episode 27:08

2M ago27:08

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This soft, chewy jelly candy ranges from a simple treat to fabulously fancy. Anney and Lauren dig into the sweet science and sticky history of Turkish delight (aka lokum). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Killer Empathy 25:52

2M ago25:52

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In an episode first aired in 2012, Lulu Miller introduces us to Jeff Lockwood, a professor at the University of Wyoming, who spent a part of his career studying a particularly ferocious set of insects: Gryllacrididae. Or, as Jeff describes them, "crickets on steroids." They have crushingly strong, serrated jaws, and they launch all-out attacks on a…

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Ron Hetrick - Finding a Solution to Current Labor Shortages 47:02

2M ago47:02

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Send us a text Ron Hetrick, Vice President of Staffing Strategy and Sr. Labor Economist at Lightcast, joins us in this episode to discuss the current labor shortage and its relation to shifting demographics in the workforce. He explores which industries are being hit hardest by labor shortages (and why), and he answers the question on many of our m…

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Savor Classics: Breadfruit 25:23

2M ago25:23

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Sometimes called the tropical potato, is breadfruit the greatest thing since sliced bread? What's mutiny got to do with it? In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of breadfruit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Savor Classics: Cheese Curls (What the Puff?) 42:24

2M ago42:24

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Cheetos and other cheesy puffed-corn snacks are miracles of modern science and marketing. In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren dig into the fortuitously fab history (and making of) cheese curls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Malthusian Swerve 38:58

2M ago38:58

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Earth can sustain life for another 100 million years, but can we? In this episode, we partnered with the team at Planet Money to take stock of the essential raw materials that enable us to live as we do here on Earth—everything from sand to copper to oil— and tally up how much we have left. Are we living with reckless abandon? And if so, is there e…

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Stefanie Krievins - The Holistic Impact of Change Management 36:39

2M ago36:39

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Send us a text Stefanie Krievins, President of The Change Architects, joins us to pick up topics that were left on the cutting room floor when she last guested on the show. In this episode, she discusses how executive upskilling and reskilling has changed in recent years, the true impact of executive coaching, and why change management doesn’t get …

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Spilling the Tea on Tea Bags 37:19

2M ago37:19

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These simple, often disposable devices make brewing a single cuppa quick and easy. Anney and Lauren steep in the science and history of tea bags. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Best LinkedIn Content Strategy for 2025 25:03

2M ago25:03

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Tired of posting on LinkedIn and getting no engagement? In this episode of The A/B Test, we break down the art of writing LinkedIn posts that actually get read and drive engagement. From crafting compelling hooks to leveraging AI wisely, we share everything you need to create impactful LinkedIn content. 🎧 Tune in to hear: ✔️ The biggest mistakes pe…

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You Don't Know Yak 33:40

2M ago33:40

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These large, long-haired cousins to cattle make life a lot easier (and more buttery) in their frigid highland environments. Anney and Lauren yak about the history, biology, and many products of yaks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Everybody's Got One 28:12

2M ago28:12

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We all think we know the story of pregnancy. Sperm meets egg, followed by nine months of nurturing, nesting, and quiet incubation. this story isn’t the nursery rhyme we think it is. In a way, it’s a struggle, almost like a tiny war. And right on the front lines of that battle is another major player on the stage of pregnancy that not a single perso…

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Beth White - The Evolution of AI in the Workplace 35:42

2M ago35:42

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Send us a text Beth White, Founder and CEO of MeBeBot, joins us this episode to discuss lessons learned from working with AI. She also shares concerns regarding the continued widespread integration of AI in organizations as well as hopes for the future of AI. [0:00] Introduction Welcome, Beth! Today’s Topic: The Evolution of AI in the Workplace [5:…

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