Best Leonardo Marra Podcasts (2025)

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#143: Growth strategy amid uncertainty 16:55

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is your host Leonardo, welcome to the international business podcast. Strategy, structure, people. This encapsulates the need for a clear strategic direction, an organizational framework to support it, and the right human resources to execute it—each reinforcing th…

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#142: Grounding leaders in value creation 15:35

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is your host Leonardo, welcome to the international business podcast. ⁠Greg Kaiser⁠, a seasoned Manager Development Expert, Advisor, and Author, has significantly impacted and mentored over 1000 managers across diverse business functions. Continuously refining his …

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#141 Concept: The G7 countries 3:18

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is your host Leonardo Marra, welcome to The International Business Podcast. This episode is part of the CONCEPT series, where Leonardo aims to define a key topic in international business. Today, we're discussing the G-7. The G-7, or group of 7, are Canada, France,…

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#140: Taking your business global 24:24

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is your host Leonardo Marra, welcome to the international business podcast. International strategy, how to measure cross-cultural competency in multinational teams, and more. ⁠Join Leonardo on Patreon for:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Archive: 102 episodes (40+ hours). Pod…

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#139: How India works 21:07

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is your host Leonardo Marra, welcome to the international business podcast. The episode focuses on India, exploring the persistent misconceptions foreign executives bring to Indian workplaces and how global leaders can adapt their leadership styles to navigate Indi…

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#138: The art of international sales 22:08

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is your host Leonardo Marra, welcome to the international business podcast. Today, we delve into international sales. From connecting SMEs across Australia, Latin America, and Spain to overcoming regulatory challenges and understanding cultural nuances, two expert …

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#137: The Gulf region. Oil, AI and Giga-projects 27:19

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is your host Leonardo Marra, welcome to the international business podcast. Today, we delve into the Gulf countries. With the rapid growth in smartphone and internet penetration in Saudi Arabia, how can businesses leverage the digital landscape to enhance customer …

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#136: Beauty, luxury and innovation 25:46

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is your host Leonardo Marra, welcome to the international business podcast. Today, we delve into the world of beauty and luxury. We will travel across the UK, Italy, France and China. What role will technology play in shaping the future of luxury? What are the most…

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#135: The Expat journey, from transition to transformation 15:32

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is your host Leonardo, welcome to the international business podcast. What are some of the unexpected reverse culture shocks that expats experience upon returning to their home country? What are the most important skills expats should cultivate to navigate unexpect…

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#134: The future of international education 19:23

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is your host Leonardo, welcome to the international business podcast. What is the future of international education? How do current geopolitical trends are influencing the choices of students when selecting study abroad destinations? And more. We do this with two e…

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#133: Global supply chains, payroll puzzles 18:10

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is your host Leonardo, welcome to the international business podcast. Today we dive into the intricacies of global supply chains, factory relocations, personnel relocation, overseas payroll management and more. We do this with two experts. See their details below. …

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#132 Concept: BRIC, BRICS, BRICS+ 5:34

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If you work across time zones, borders and cultures, this is the show for you. In the "Concept" series, Leo aims at defining a topic in international business. These are shorter episodes to illustrate key concepts in this discipline. BRICS+ has the potential to reshape the global economic landscape. The bloc’s focus on financial independence, trade…

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#131: Decoding AI. A world tour with business leaders 25:09

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is your host Leonardo, welcome to the international business podcast. AI has emerged as a pivotal element within numerous organizations due to its ability to transform business operations and drive growth. Today we travel around the world to discuss AI. We’re going…

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#130 Concept: Supply Chain Management (SCM) 5:33

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If you work across time zones, borders and cultures, this is the show for you. In the "Concept" series, Leo aims at defining a topic in international business. These are shorter episodes to illustrate key concepts in this discipline. Today, we talk about supply chain management. SCM, abbreviated, has emerged as a cornerstone of successful internati…

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#129: Recruit and retain 21:56

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is your host Leonardo, welcome to the international business podcast. Today, we dive into the world of HR, exploring it from botha recruitment and company culture perspective. Automation and AI are ubiquitous in today's business landscape. What should job seekers b…

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#128 Concept: Economic sanctions 6:08

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If you work across time zones, borders and cultures, this is the show for you. In the "Concept" series, Leo aims at defining a topic in international business. These are shorter episodes to illustrate key concepts in this discipline. Today, we talk about economic sanctions. Economic sanctions act as tools of diplomacy that can greatly affect global…

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#127: The LATAM advantage. Nearshoring and expansion 22:46

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is your host Leonardo, welcome to the international business podcast. Today, we dive into Latin America from different angles:nearshoring, market access to LATAM, and LATAM expansion to Europe. We have three guests joining us—one based in Colombia, one in Brazil, a…

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#126 Concept: North American Free Trade Agreement 3:48

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If you work across time zones, borders and cultures, this is the show for you. In the "Concept" series, Leo aims at defining a topic in international business. These are shorter episodes to illustrate key concepts in this discipline. Today, we talk about NAFTA. It stands for North American Free Trade Agreement. NAFTA was a trade deal between the U.…

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#125: Between borders, beyond boundaries 11:38

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This isyour host Leonardo, welcome to the international business podcast. Muraly Srinarayanathas, author of Between Borders, Beyond Boundaries: Strategies for Authentic Business Engagement in an Interconnected World, is a global strategist and serial entrepreneur. He is…

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#124 Concept: The OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) 4:55

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If you work across time zones, borders and cultures, this is the show for you. In the "Concept" series, Leo aims at defining a topic in international business. These are shorter episodes to illustrate key concepts in this discipline. Today, we talk about the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development). It was established in 1961 t…

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#123: Silicon Valley Bank goes to China, an unintended tech transfer 21:34

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is your host Leonardo, welcome to the international business podcast. What are the major differences between U.S. and Chinesebusiness dealings and practices? What questions do today’s business leaders need to ask towork successfully and carefully with China? How do…

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#122 Concept: Multi-domestic strategy 4:17

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If you work across time zones, borders and cultures, this is the show for you. In the "Concept" series, Leo aims at defining a topic in international business. These are shorter episodes to illustrate key concepts in this discipline. Today, we talk about the multi-domestic strategy. This strategy emphasizes local responsiveness over global efficien…

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#121: Temu unleashed. How this e-commerce giant is disrupting the market with ultra-low prices 14:14

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is your host Leonardo, welcome to the international business podcast. Today we talk about Temu. Temu is an online marketplace that belongs to the Chinese Pinduoduo Group, which was founded by Colin Huang, one of China’s wealthiest entrepreneurs. It kicked off in Ma…

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#120: The best of 2024 20:23

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is your host, Leonardo Marra, welcome to The International Business Podcast. Today’s the last episode of 2024. I’ve decided to bring back the best episodes of the year.And by best, I mean the most listened to. Enjoy these pills from your favorite episodes, and see …

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#119: Relocating to Denmark as an expat 31:39

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is your host Leonardo, welcome to the international business podcast. Today we dive into the fascinating world of international professionals relocating to Denmark. As of 2024, Denmark's GDP is projected to reach approximately $412.28 billion, reflecting a solid gr…

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#118 Concept: Inflation 4:30

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If you work across time zones, borders and cultures, this is the show for you. In the "Concept" series, Leo aims at defining a topic in international business. These are shorter episodes to illustrate key concepts in this discipline. Today, we talk about inflation. Inflation is an essential economic principle that denotes the overall rise in the co…

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#117: Business innovation, design thinking and open innovation 13:51

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is Leonardo from Shanghai, and welcome to the international business podcast. Today we delve into business innovation. What is design thinking? How can an organization improve the volume and quality of new ideas? And more. ⁠Join Leonardo on Patreon for:⁠⁠ Podcast A…

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TRAILER - Is this show for you? 3:26

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, thisis the show for you. Welcome to the International Business Podcast, hosted by me, Leonardo. Are you based in the U.S. but tasked with expanding salesinto Latin America? Are you a French national in Tokyo managing Asia-Pacific markets? Or perhaps you're in Spain overseeing exports to the Midd…

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#116: Concept: Global manufacturing 5:03

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If you work across time zones, borders and cultures, this is the show for you. In the "Concept" series, Leo aims at defining a topic in international business. These are shorter episodes to illustrate key concepts in this discipline. Today, we talk about global manufacturing. Global manufacturing involves companies evaluating diverse political, cul…

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#115: The Split, finding the opportunities in China's economy in the New World Order 32:56

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures,this is the show for you. Today, we explore the divide between China and the United States and its global repercussions. The world is increasingly dividing between the U.S.and China. No government or company is immune to the escalating tensions between these two superpowers. - China’s old growth …

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#114 Concept: Tariffs escalation 3:18

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If you work across time zones, borders and cultures, this is the show for you. In the "Concept" series, Leo aims at defining a topic in international business. These are shorter episodes to illustrate key concepts in this discipline. Today, we talk about escalation, specifically tariffs escalation. Tariff escalation refers to a trade policy charact…

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#113: Corporate culture, multicultural teams and cultural agility 29:58

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. Today we discuss about corporate culture, multicultural teams, cultural agility and more. How can leaders actively shape and reinforce thecorporate culture within their organizations, especially during times of change? Teams are the core of organizationalperformance and…

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#112 Concept: Hierarchical Business Culture 6:07

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If you work across time zones, borders and cultures, this is the show for you. In the "Concept" series, Leo aims at defining a topic in international business. These are shorter episodes to illustrate key concepts in this discipline. Today, we present the concept of hierarchical business culture, a vital aspect of organizational dynamics that signi…

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#111: Japan, cultural misunderstandings and leadership styles 38:44

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is Leonardo from Shanghai, and welcome to the international business podcast. Today, we delve into the experiences of foreigners working in Japan, collaborating with Japanese professionals, and vice versa. Who is your typical executive in Japan? How does leadership…

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#110 Concept: Dollarization 3:47

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If you work across time zones, borders and cultures, this is the show for you. In the "Concept" series, Leo aims at defining a topic in international business. These are shorter episodes to illustrate key concepts in this discipline. Today we present the concept of dollarization. Dollarization occurs when a country transitions from using its domest…

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#109: China's digital ecosystem 29:56

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is Leonardo from Shanghai, and welcome to the international business podcast. Today, we discuss the China's digital ecosystem. ⁠Join Leonardo on Patreon for:⁠⁠ Podcast Archive: 102 episodes (40+ hours). Podcast Bonus Episodes: New exclusive content. Early Access: U…

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#108 Concept: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) 5:40

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If you work across time zones, borders and cultures, this is the show for you. In the "Concept" series, Leo aims at defining a topic in international business. These are shorter episodes to illustrate key concepts in this discipline. Today we present the concept of Foreign Direct investment (FDI). Foreign Direct Investment is a significant aspect o…

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#107: Expats, intercultural leadership, social wealth 19:53

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If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. Welcome to the international business podcast. Today, we discuss expats. To learn more about each guest joining Leonardo today, please check below. ⁠Join Leonardo on Patreon for:⁠⁠ Podcast Archive: 102 episodes (40+ hours). Podcast Bonus Episodes: New exclusive content.…

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#106 Concept: Tariffs 4:20

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If you work across time zones, borders and cultures, this is the show for you. In the "Concept" series, Leo aims at defining a topic in international business. These are shorter episodes to illustrate key concepts in this discipline. To further your research, you can find sources below. Today we discuss tariffs. A tariff is essentially a tax on pro…

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#105 Concept: APEC, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 4:36

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If you work across time zones, borders and cultures, this is the show for you. Today we start a new format called "Concept". Every week (or so) Leo aims at defining a topic in international business. These are shorter episodes to illustrate key concepts in this discipline. To further your research, you can find sources below.Today we talk about APE…

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#104: Strategy 20:43

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What is strategy in a broad sense? What are the different types of international strategy? How would you define competitive advantage? This and more in today’s episode. If you’d like to come on the show, please connect with Leo. ⁠Join Leonardo on Patreon for:⁠⁠ Podcast Archive: 102 episodes (40+ hours). Podcast Bonus Episodes: New exclusive content…

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#103: The importance of 1:1 meetings 17:54

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Are 1:1 meetings important? How to run effective meetings? What’s their purpose? This and more. Let's engage with international professionals from China, the UK, the USA, and Japan. ⁠Join Leonardo on Patreon for:⁠⁠ Podcast Archive: 102 episodes (40+ hours). Podcast Bonus Episodes: New exclusive content. Early Access: Upcoming YouTube videos and new…

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35. The Art and Craft of Podcasting | Patrick Frick & Leonardo Marra 40:09

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Patrick Frick, is a trilingual (Chinese, English, German) international sales manager with strong intercultural communication skills. At wenglor he provides leadership to the sales organizations across Asia. He co-founded and co-direct the China Flexpat Podcast to help people work and live in China. He interviews successful foreign professionals in…

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34. How to create new systems and Rebuild your business | Brian Tam 34:39

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Brian Tam is a 3x TEDx speaker and the lead consultant at Let's Make Great!, where he leads corporate teams through FIRST TIME EVER challenges. From new business models to fresh brands, he guides multinational companies in China to systematically explore opportunities and work through innovations. He's the mind behind PROTO Innovation Cards, the au…

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33. How to be relentlessly resourceful and invest in successful Startups | Rich Robinson 43:56

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Rich Robinson helps startups build, scale-ups grow and organizations innovate. He is a sought-after keynote speaker that teaches at China's top two universities: at Peking University's Guanghua Int'l MBA program but also Entrepreneurship in China and at Tsinghua University's BI-Tsinghua joint program teaches 'pracademics' to senior execs. Previousl…

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32. Changing the education system & embracing the entrepreneurial way of being | Don Wettrick 29:02

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Don Wettrick is the founder of The STARTedUP Foundation, author of “Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level” and host of the "STARTedUP Podcast". Don is known for his award-winning work as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; and educational speaker. ------------…

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31. Turning Academic research into digital products | Xavier Anguera 43:18

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Xavier Anguera is the co-founder and CTO of ELSA Corp. Within ELSA he is responsible for engineering, research in speech/AI, and data science. Prior to ELSA, he founded a digital electronic/audio-books publisher aimed at helping language learners getting used to the language while reading. Earlier in his career, he was one of the founding researche…

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30. Your buyers are still out there and they need you | Viveka Van Rosen 57:00

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Viveka von Rosen is a LinkedIn Expert & Speaker, Forbes Top 20 Most Influential. As the Chief Visibility Officer and Master Trainer at Vengreso, she helps customers to win more business using digital sales techniques like social selling. Viveka has been speaking on stage since she was 7 years old. After a brief 30 year hiatus, she started speaking …

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29. Demystifying the Landscape of Learning Technology and Reimagining Learning | Christopher Lind 39:38

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Most individuals who have dedicated their careers to learning and talent development have spent the majority of their time in Human Resources. Christopher is different from most individuals. He’s a bold, digital-first learning and talent development leader that’s always reported directly to the business functions he’s served. As a result, he’s spen…

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28. A different way to learn a language: with Virtual Characters! | Giuseppe Fantigrossi 39:39

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Giuseppe Fantigrossi is the co-Founder, CEO who conceived Play2Speak while playing with the idea at the Founder’s Institute Entrepreneurship program, back in 2017. Polyglot of 4 languages, he has 11 years of international business experience in process improvement and IT integration solution projects, and as an English Foreign Language Instructor. …