Political insight done differently. Arizona's Family political editor Dennis Welch questions the most powerful people in the state, holds the lawmakers and newsmakers accountable, and talks to the experts to get to the bottom of what's happening in Arizona and across the United States.
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Leaders aren’t born, they’re made. This Monday show helps you discover leadership wisdom through insightful conversations. Independently produced weekly since 2011, Dr. Dave Stachowiak brings perspective from a thriving, global leadership academy, plus more than 15 years of leadership at Dale Carnegie. Bestselling authors, expert researchers, deep conversation, and regular dialogue with listeners have attracted 40 million downloads and the #1 search result for management on Apple Podcasts. A ...
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Leaders Talk is an interview podcast in English and German to portrait leaders from various fields who are committed to better leadership, better organizations and a better world. Our guests are business and thought-leaders, social entrepreneurs and politicians. We talk about their personal stories as well as the motivations and values that made them pursue their exciting journey.
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Anna Hernandez on the dropped DOJ investigation into Phoenix Police
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51:21Phoenix City Councilwoman Anna Hernandez joins us to talk about the Department of Justice dropping its investigation of Phoenix Police. Then Dennis and Colin discuss an “all-time best” album list…from 1988.
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735: How to Help People Connect at Work, with Wes Adams
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39:58Wes Adams: Meaningful Work Wes Adams is the CEO of SV Consulting Group, a firm partnering with Fortune 500s and scaling companies to develop high-impact leaders and support high-performing teams. He is also a positive psychology researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, where he studies the leadership practices and organizational structures tha…
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Stacey Barchenger of the Arizona Republic joins the podcast to talk about the bill signings and vetoes at the Capitol this week. Then Dennis and Colin discuss why the Karrin Taylor Robson campaign isn’t happy with us.
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734: The Path to More Joy in Work and Life, with Judith Joseph
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39:48Judith Joseph: High Functioning Judith Joseph is a Columbia-trained psychiatrist and the founder of and chief investigator at Manhattan Behavioral Medicine, New York City’s premier clinical research site. She’s also a clinical assistant professor in child and adolescent psychiatry at NYU Langone Medical Center in Manhattan, and chairwoman of the Wo…
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Ep. 117: Tatiana Kotova, how can building code and robots rebuild hope in war times?
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1:03:31In this episode of Leaders Talk, Karsten speaks with Tatiana Kotova – a certified coach, consultant, and founder of the I Will Association. Tatiana shares her moving personal journey: growing up in the Soviet Union, emigrating to Canada, and ultimately launching an initiative that now brings education tochildren across war-torn Ukraine. What starte…
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Reporter Jessica Boehm talks about her recent series of stories on TSMC, and how it’s becoming one of the biggest employers in the state. Then Colin and Dennis debate the greatest songs by The Clash.
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733: The Way to Notice People Better, with Zach Mercurio
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38:38Zach Mercurio: The Power of Mattering Zach Mercurio is an author, researcher, and speaker specializing in purposeful leadership, mattering, meaningful work, and positive organizational psychology. He teaches a course with past guest Simon Sinek on how leaders can show everyone how they matter. He is the author of The Power of Mattering: How Leaders…
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732: How to Find What’s Missing, with Jeff Wetzler
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39:25Jeff Wetzler: Ask Jeff Wetzler is co-Founder of Transcend, a nationally recognized innovation organization, and an expert in learning and human potential. His experience spans 25+ years in business and education, as a management consultant to top corporations, a learning facilitator for leaders, and as Chief Learning Officer at Teach For America. H…
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Republican State Senator J.D. Mesnard visits the pod to discuss the ballot measure to continue Prop 123 – but with protections for school vouchers. Then Dennis and Colin discuss the Suns front office “shakeup."
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Ep. 116: Benjamin Adrion, wie wird aus einem Fußballprofi ein Sozialunternehmer?
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1:09:42In dieser Episode von Leaders Talk spricht Karsten mit BenjaminAdrion, dem Gründer von Viva con Agua, über seinen Weg vomProfifußballer beim FC St. Pauli hin zu einem der bekanntestenSozialunternehmer Deutschlands. Was als Wasserprojekt begann, ist heute ein ganzes Ökosystem sozialer Ideen – mit Viva con Agua, Villa Viva und einer Community von übe…
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731: What to Do After a Layoff, with Scott Anthony Barlow
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39:28Scott Anthony Barlow: Happen to Your Career Scott Anthony Barlow is CEO of Happen To Your Career and host of the Happen to Your Career podcast. His team and him are focused on helping people find the work they love. He’s also the author of the book, Happen to Your Career: An Unconventional Approach to Career Change and Meaningful Work*. You’ve been…
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Democratic strategist Stacy Pearson returns to talk about infighting in the party and the best dive bar in Phoenix. Then Dennis and Colin discuss the NFL draft and the future of the Suns.
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730: How to Take Initiative, with Tom Henschel
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36:16Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel of Essential Communications supports senior leaders and executive teams. An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excellence through his work as an executive coach and his top-rated podcast…
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Andrew Bauman, Executive Director of the AZ Craft Brewers Guild
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50:06Andrew Bauman of the AZ Craft Brewers Guild stops by to talk tariffs and the Arizona beer industry. Then Dennis and Colin defend Mat Ishbia and discuss great bands they’ve never seen live.
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Ep: 115: Fabrice Huvelle, wie gelingt Aufbruch, wenn der Abstieg noch nachwirkt?
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55:38In dieser Episode von Leaders Talk spricht Karsten mit Fabrice Huvelle, Werkleiter des neuen ICE-Instandhaltungswerks der Deutschen Bahn in Cottbus. Im Mittelpunkt steht der Aufbau einer der modernsten Bahntechnikstandorte Europas – und was es bedeutet, ein solches Projekt in einer Region umzusetzen, die lange von strukturellem Wandel und Abwanderu…
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729: How to Raise Kids Without Raising Your Voice, with Jon Fogel
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39:28Jon Fogel: Punishment-Free Parenting Jon Fogel is a husband, a father of four, and a parenting educator. His goal is to teach how to parent more effectively, with less stress and more success by combining modern neuroscience, developmental psychology, counseling, and positive, gentle parenting wisdom. He is the author of Punishment-Free Parenting…
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Reporter Jerod MacDonald-Evoy of the Arizona Mirror stops by to talk about the Border Expo in Phoenix. Then Dennis and Colin discuss the demise of the Phoenix Suns and the majesty of the new Clippers arena.
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728: Lower Your Risk of Being Hacked, with Qasim Ijaz
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39:26Qasim Ijaz Qasim Ijaz is the director of cybersecurity at a leading healthcare organization, overseeing detection, incident response, vulnerability management, purple teaming, and cybersecurity engineering. With a strong background in offensive security and risk management, he has helped organizations strengthen their defenses against evolving thre…
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Election lawyer Roy Herrera and political expert Jaime Molera join the podcast to talk about the long election cycles and why Arizona lawmakers file bills that they know will go nowhere.
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Ep. 114: Hendrik Schriefer, welche Trends prägen die Zukunft des digitalen Coachings?
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1:24:40In dieser Episode von Leaders Talk spricht Karsten mit Hendrik Schriefer, CEO und Mitgründer von Sharpist, über die Entwicklung des digitalen Coachings und die Zukunft der Branche. Sharpist ist eine digitale Coaching-Plattform, die Unternehmen und Führungskräfte mit Coaching-Modellen,Lernangeboten und datenbasierten Analysen unterstützt. Gemeinsam …
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727: How to Show Up Authentically in Tough Situations, with Andrew Brodsky
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37:44Andrew Brodsky: Ping Andrew Brodsky is an award-winning professor, management consultant, and virtual communications expert at the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. He is an expert in workplace technology, communication, and productivity, and serves as the CEO of Ping Group. He is the author of Ping: The Secrets of Su…
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Freshman congresswoman Yassamin Ansari joins the pod to talk about the divide in Democratic leadership, and what her constituents expect of her. Then Dennis and Colin discuss why Stephen A. Smith exemplifies everything wrong with modern society.
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726: Make Work Better Through Simplicity, with Paul Akers
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37:16Paul Akers: 2 Second Lean Paul Akers is the founder and president of FastCap, a product development company specializing in woodworking tools and hardware for the professional builder. Through a series of twists and turns he discovered Lean and the Toyota Production System (TPS) which was instrumental in propelling FastCap as an example of Lean man…
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Arizona Republic columnist Laurie Roberts joins the pod to talk about writing a column in the current media environment. Then Dennis and Colin discuss the absurdity of reporting on polls.
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Ep. 113: Sascha Neudorf, wie begleitet man traumatisierte Menschen zurück ins Leben?
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1:19:21In dieser Episode von Leaders Talk spricht Karsten mit SaschaNeudorf, Geschäftsführender Vorstand von Hoffnungswerk, über die psychosoziale Unterstützung von Menschen im Ahrtal nach der Flutkatastrophe. Mit einem Team aus 27 Mitarbeitenden und 70 Ehrenamtlichen bietet das Hoffnungswerk niedrigschwellige Hilfe für Menschen in Not. Sascha Neudorf ber…
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725: Leading with Humility: Three Shifts that Empower Others, with Joel Pérez
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39:15Joel Pérez: Dear White LeaderJoel Pérez is an executive and leadership coach, speaker, and consultant who is passionate about helping leaders and organizations achieve their goals and develop a posture of cultural humility. He has over twenty years of experience in higher education, serving in various key leadership roles. He is the author of Dear …
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Consultant Marcus Dell’Artino and former lawmaker Isela Blanc join the pod to talk about the impact federal cuts will have in Arizona. Then Dennis and Colin talk Elon Musk, the Phoenix Suns, and our first lawmaker playlist.
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Danny Seiden on the Arizona Diamondbacks' Future at Chase Field
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21:17Dennis is joined by Danny Seiden, President and CEO at Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, to talk about legislation to keep the Arizona Diamondbacks in Chase Field.
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Help People Move Towards Vision, with Brooks Bradford
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21:07Dave speaks with Brooks Bradford, an alum of the Coaching for Leaders Academy, on how he got intentional about motivating people – and himself – towards an important vision. Applications to the Coaching for Leaders Academy will close on Friday, March 14, 2025. Visit the Academy page for details and to apply.…
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724: How to Bring Out the Best in People, with Donna Hicks
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34:20Donna Hicks: Leading with DignityDonna Hicks is an Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University and the former Deputy Director of the Program on International Conflict Analysis and Resolution (PICAR). She has facilitated dialogues in numerous unofficial diplomatic efforts and was a consultant to the BBC in Nor…
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Marlene Woods joins the pod to explain why she is already launching a campaign to unseat Congressman David Schweikert in the 2026 election. Then Dennis and Colin talk Gavin Newsom, transgender athletes, and the Suns’ playoff chances.
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Help People Generate Solutions, with Nanette Metzger
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21:22Dave speaks with Nanette Metzger, an alum of the Coaching for Leaders Academy, on how she helped her team start bringing solutions to new problems. Applications to the Coaching for Leaders Academy will close on March 14, 2025. Visit the Academy page for details and to apply.By Dave Stachowiak
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Ep. 112: Thomas Killmaier, wie kann Führung den Unterschied in der Transformation machen?
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1:05:57In dieser Episode von Leaders Talk spricht Karsten mit Thomas Killmaier, Werkleiter bei DB Fahrzeuginstandhaltung, über die Herausforderungen und Erfolgsfaktoren eines tiefgreifendenTransformationsprozesses. Mit über 1.000 Mitarbeitenden verantwortet er den Betrieb eines Werks, das für die Instandhaltung von Zügen im ländlichen Raum zuständig ist. …
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Dave speaks with Hayley Park, an alum of the Coaching for Leaders Academy, on how she got to altitude for better perspective on what's happening in the organization. Applications to the Coaching for Leaders Academy will close on March 14, 2025. Visit the Academy page for details and to apply.By Dave Stachowiak
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723: Create Visibility for Your Work, with Melody Wilding
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39:32Melody Wilding: Managing UpMelody Wilding is an executive and leadership coach for smart, sensitive high-achievers who are tired of getting in their own way. She teaches human behavior at Hunter College and is a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Business Insider, who named her one of the “most innovative coaches.” She is t…
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AZ Family anchor Jared Dillingham stops by to talk about how journalism is changing in the Trump era. Then Dennis and Colin talk about rough weeks for the Cardinals and the Suns.
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Strengthening Peer Relationships, with Raj Bawa
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17:46Dave speaks with Raj Bawa, an alum of the Coaching for Leaders Academy, on how he focused his attention on creating better relationships with peer executives.Applications to the Coaching for Leaders Academy will close on March 14, 2025. Visit the Academy page for details and to apply.By Dave Stachowiak
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Dennis and Colin talk legislative immunity, immigrant bounties, and naming stuff after Trump. Then they name their top albums on the past 25 years.
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722: Where to Start in Survival Mode, with Rebecca Homkes
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34:43Rebecca Homkes: Survive, Reset, ThriveRebecca Homkes is a high-growth strategy specialist and CEO and executive advisor. She is a Lecturer at the London Business School, Faculty at Duke Corporate Executive Education, and Advisor and Faculty at the Boston Consulting Group focused on AI and Climate and Sustainability. She is the author of Survive, Re…
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721: How to Lead Engaging Meetings, with Jess Britt
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38:01Jess BrittJess Britt is an experienced executive and nonprofit board chair. Today as a coach and consultant, she uses a facilitative leadership approach to empower leaders and teams to build collaborative, high-performing, data-driven workplace cultures. She’s an alum of our Academy and for the past two years, has taken a leadership role inside our…
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Ep. 111: Christoph Götz, wie bleibt eine Hilfsorganisation mit 1000 Jahren Geschichte zukunftsfähig?
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1:18:58In dieser Episode von Leaders Talk spricht Karsten Drath mit Christoph Götz, Regionalgeschäftsführer des Malteser Verbunds. Die Malteser sind eine christliche Hilfsorganisation, die sich für Menschen in Not einsetzt – sei es durch Katastrophenschutz, medizinische Versorgung, soziale Dienste oder Flüchtlingshilfe. Christoph Götz gewährt spannende Ei…
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720: The Way Towards a Bit More Bravery, with Margie Warrell
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38:20Margie Warrell: The Courage GapMargie Warrell is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, leadership coach, and Forbes columnist. With twenty-five years of experience living and working around the world, she has dedicated her life to helping others overcome fear and unlock their potential. She is the author of The Courage Gap: 5 Steps to Braver Acti…
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Votebeat reporter Jen Fifield joins the pod to talk about a Republican proposal to get faster election results. Then Dennis and Colin debate the new batch of nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Getting More and Better Insights, with Irma Tragesser
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21:32Dave speaks with Irma Tragesser, an alum of the Coaching for Leaders Academy, on how she shifted her approach to get more and better insights from her team.Applications to the Coaching for Leaders Academy will close on March 14, 2025. Visit the Academy page for details and to apply.By Dave Stachowiak with Irma Tragesser
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719: How to Better Manage Your Emotions, with Ethan Kross
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37:56Ethan Kross: ShiftEthan Kross is the author of the national bestseller Chatter and one of the world’s leading experts on emotion regulation. An award-winning professor in the University of Michigan’s top-ranked Psychology Department and its Ross School of Business, he is the Director of the Emotion and Self-Control Laboratory. He's the author of th…
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Congressman Greg Stanton joins the pod to talk about the current state of things in Washington and why Elon Musk is a threat to democracy. Then Dennis and Colin debate the best and worst Super Bowl halftime shows.
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Ep.110: Dennis Hoenig-Ohnsorg, wie werden wir zu Changemakern, um die Welt positiv zu verändern?
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1:17:41In dieser Episode von Leaders Talk spricht Karsten Drath mit Dennis Hoenig-Ohnsorg, Co-Founder und CEO der Zukunftswerft sowie der Changemaker Akademie. Die 2015gegründete Zukunftswerft unterstützt Menschen dabei, in verschiedenen Rollen gesellschaftlich wirksam zu werden. Dennis teilt seine persönlichen Erfahrungen mit Legasthenie und Social Entre…
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718: How Leaders Can Use the Algorithms for Good, with Sandra Matz
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38:54Sandra Matz: MindmastersSandra Matz is a Columbia Business School professor, computational social scientist, and pioneering expert in psychological targeting. Her research uncovers the hidden relationships between our digital lives and our psychology with the goal of helping businesses and individuals make better decisions. She is the author of Min…
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Axios reporters Jessica Boehm and Jeremy Duda join the pod to discuss the federal funding freeze. Then Dennis and Colin break down the Simple Minds tour and a morning pigeon massacre.
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717: A Key Tactic for Way Better Conversations, with Alison Wood Brooks
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38:51Alison Wood Brooks: TalkAlison Wood Brooks is the O’Brien Associate Professor of Business Administration and Hellman Faculty Fellow at the Harvard Business School, where she created and teaches a course called TALK. As a behavioral scientist, she is a leading expert on the science of conversation and her research was referenced in two of the top te…
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