Welcome to Girl Makes Fire, your go-to podcast for practical tools and solutions for the everyday challenges of being a creative and spiritual entrepreneur living in a material world. If you’re a mission-driven, purpose-aligned, spirit-drenched creative solopreneur, OR if you're just getting started becoming any of those things…. you’re in the right place. Your host, Deborah C. Smith, holistic business coach, online marketing consultant and crafty creative is the owner of several successful ...
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Excellence Tools Founder David Smith offers practical advice for growing your small business. Visit http://excellencetools.com to find out about our online programme 'Seven Tools for Small Businesses'. You will find our free report 'The Top 7 Must-Have Marketing Tools For Your Small Business in 2019' here: https://bit.ly/2CfvviE
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Any Consultant Podcast : Business Strategy | World-Class Tools | Lifestyle Design
Landi Jac : Business Prosperity Coach, Internationally Certified Consultant, Author
Landi Jac: Business Strategist, World Traveler, Speaker #anyconsultantpodcast #business strategy #innovative #international #businessIQ
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It’s time to run your business – and stop letting it run you. One Next Step, hosted by BELAY CEO and author Tricia Sciortino and Lisa Zeeveld, CFO and COO, is the most practical business podcast in the world. It provides tangible takeaways and actionable insights for listeners every week so leaders can affect change in their business immediately. Because after working with thousands of entrepreneurs, executives, and organizations, powerhouse virtual staffing company BELAY has the real-world ...
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Targeted Lead Generation - Helping you discover and find the best lead generation tools and techniques for your business
Manny Nowak
Targeted Lead Generation means finding the best lead generation methods and techniques for your business. We introduce you to the experts and they teach you on the show. If you are struggling and need more leads, you have come to the right place.
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Nutrition & Business: How to Balance Primary & Secondary Foods
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Have you ever been so intensely focused on a work project or trying to meet a deadline for your business that you completely forgot to eat? Maybe the first sign that you've been face deep in your screen for hours is a loud rumbling in your belly! Or, remember when you were a kid and you played outside for hours and hours on end and when your mom ca…
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🔥 Strategy: Create Consistent Weekly Content
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You want to build a small but powerful community of humans who know and love the work you do in this world? You want a business that won't fall to pieces when the whole world stops? You want to create an audience of raving fans who would love to work with or buy something from you! Then getting into action and creating weekly relevant content is a …
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4 Lessons The Solar Eclipse Can Teach Us About Business
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On today's episode of Girl Makes Fire, we take a take a trip to the center of the Sun as the moon uses it's small but mighty and perfectly aligned energy to make a big impact on us mere mortals. There is so much we can learn from nature, in general, but when we have these brief but highly visible experiences, such as a total solar eclipse, it seems…
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Tax Time! Organize Your Money for Ease and Abundance
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There’s a saying that goes “Money loves intention” Meaning, when you are aware of you money, and tracking the income and expense of it, and you get all your systems set up and ready to make money... it all flows with so much more ease. Conversely, if your accounting and money are all over the place- you won't be able to receive more. In today's epi…
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In Ep 7 we’re going to focus on the topic of crafting your business offer. Specifically, I want to highlight the importance of clarifying some details of your unique offer - so you connect to the right people, and increase sales. It sounds so easy, right? Just connect to those right people… Ok why - so why are we talking about this? There are lots …
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Money, Mindset & Pricing with Masha Goins
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🔥🔥🔥 Don't burn yourself on this episode! Have you ever dreaded having to sell your product or services? Have you spent hours deliberating over what to price your course, coaching program, or membership? Have you done alllll the things to lead up to the launch of an offer only to feel an overwhelming sense of imposter syndrome and fear around tellin…
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What is the source of our creative ideas and how can creativity be a master tool in your entrepreneurial toolkit? In this episode we'll get into CREATIVITY and it's power to transform a situation by opening up new pathways of thought to arrive at innovative solutions. You'll learn 5 ways that your unique creativity supports your entrepreneurial jou…
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Cultivating an Abundance Mindset
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In episode 4, I'm sticking with my plan to introduce the broad themes that I'll be returning to over the course of this podcast. Today we take a deeper look at the role of your mindset as it pertains to how things operate in your business. You’ve likely seen and heard the word “mindset” a lot. It is a very buzzy word in the world of online marketin…
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Pros & Cons of Being A Creative Solopreneur
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If you’re new to the world of entrepreneurship, then hopefully this episode will help you think about your business model and clarify if you want to operate as a one-woman show. After 20 years begin self-employed, I finally realized - yup - I am a Solopreneur! 😂 In today's eposide I dig into: a more clear depiction of the Solopreneur lifestyle the …
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As small business owners and solopreneurs, its so easy for us to get stuck in analysis paralysis. It's easy to look at our peers as competitors and feel like we’re not ready to share our work… That little voice inside our heads can be hypercritical and we get stuck feeling like we don’t like our images, or our voice doesn’t sound good or the qualit…
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What is holistic business? What does it mean to be a “holistic business coach? In the inaugural episode of Girl Makes Fire, your host Deborah C. Smith will share her take on this topic and how she came to be a holistic business coach. The word holistic means whole, so when applied the concept of income-generating business efforts, it can a mean a f…
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129: Elevate Your Impact: Unlocking Potential with a Virtual Assistant
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If you find yourself thinking you need to grow before you can start bringing on help, you might have it backwards. Often, investing in the right people can free you up to focus on growing far more efficiently than you could on your own. Today’s guests are a powerful team who have learned this truth through firsthand experience: Geoff Welch and Trúc…
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128: Collaborative Intelligence: Unleashing the Power of AI-Assisted Productivity
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In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, harnessing the power of technology and artificial intelligence has become essential for businesses and professionals aiming to thrive in their respective fields. Today, we have the privilege of hearing from a remarkable duo who have embraced the potential of AI to enhance their productivity and stream…
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Buyer Prosona with Jim Kraus. TLG181
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How well you know who wants to buy your product has a great to do with you well your sales go. The more you know, the more you can close the deal. Join me as I interview one of the best at developing your buyer Prosona - Jim Krausעל ידי Coach Manny Nowak
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127: Maxwell Leadership Exclusive: Using Time or Abusing Time
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Today on the podcast, we have a special episode courtesy of our friends at the Maxwell Leadership Podcast. BELAY CFO Lisa Zeeveld sat down with Mark Cole recently to co-host an episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast about how to get time back as a leader. The conversation was so great that we wanted to be sure our One Next Step listeners could h…
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126 Bonus: How to Keep Priority Emails From Getting Lost In the Mix
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In this Bonus Next Step, Tricia and LZ share how to identify and prioritize your most important emails so they don’t get lost in the mix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי BELAY
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Why do so many CRM adoptions fail
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Come and join me as I interview Ali Schwanke and we help you find the answers you need to be successful in CRM. You might have tried it yourself and it didn't work. You might have hired someone to do it and it didn't work. You might not have tired it yet. Or you might we looking for even better answers. Come and join us on this podcast.…
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126: Inbox Zero - Email Inbox Management
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Communication is a critical part of leadership. But managing email can be tedious and frustrating for busy leaders. In this episode, Tricia and LZ will discuss their strategies for email management and reaching “inbox zero.” Leaders will get new ideas about how to manage email, how Tricia and LZ delegate to their virtual assistants, how they priori…
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How people think Google works vs how it actually works.
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Come and listen as I interview Kyle Roof a leading expert in the field of SEO. Explore Content versus Conversion and much more.
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125 Bonus: Top Tips For Partnership & Affiliate Marketing
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In this Bonus Next Step, Ashley Webb shares the one thing she wishes she would have known before starting this process of building relationships with potential partners and affiliates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי BELAY
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125: Scaling Your Business with Partnerships & Affiliates
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B2B marketing can often be hit or miss. And determining and getting access to your target market can also be difficult. The best way to find and access that target market is to align yourself with companies who already have relationships with those people. They can introduce you to that market directly using their relationship, trust and team. Our …
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124 Bonus: How Your VA Can Help With Social Media
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In this Bonus Next Step, Theresa Summerlin breaks down the pros and cons of hiring a virtual assistant to help run your social media, versus hiring a dedicated social media manager. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי BELAY
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124: How to Tackle the Social Media Problem in Your Business
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There’s a major difference between recognizing that social media is important and having the knowledge and skills you need to use it effectively. If you’re struggling to find the time to devote to social media, or you want to take your strategy to the next level, it might be time to hire a social media manager. In this episode, BELAY VP of Marketin…
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123 Bonus: How to Spot Hiring Red Flags Early
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In this Bonus Next Step, Tricia and LZ share some of the key red flags to look out for when someone isn't right for the job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי BELAY
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What makes up the perfect virtual assistant? What should leaders be looking for when they are hiring this important position? In this episode, Tricia and LZ will share the key attributes that make up a great VA, from their decades of experience in interviewing, hiring, and being them. They’ll leave our listeners empowered and equipped to find the r…
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122 Bonus: The Unexpected Benefits of Hybrid Workforces
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In this Bonus Next Step, Ryan Fitzgerald shares what benefits business owners and leaders fail to think about when it comes to the hybrid, remote model. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי BELAY
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122: How Fractional Hybrid Workforces Can Benefit Churches
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In this episode we’ll talk with BELAY’s own Ryan Fitzgerald, who is our Senior Marketing Manager. He’ll talk about the benefits of fractional, hybrid workforces. With so many businesses going remote over the last two years, Ryan has some incredible insight into the benefits they are beginning to see as remote companies, and what the business world …
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121 Bonus: How to Start Marketing Without a Team
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In this Bonus Next Step, Amy Appleton tells small business owners and solopreneurs without someone dedicated to marketing, where do they can go to get help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי BELAY
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121: Managing your Marketing ROI
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Return on Investment (ROI). Every business leader knows what it is, and knows it’s important, but how many really have put a plan in practice to build a healthy ROI in their marketing? In this episode, Amy Appleton, Director of Marketing at BELAY, rejoins the podcast to talk with LZ about all things ROI. They’ll discuss what a good ROI looks like, …
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120 Bonus: How the Right VA Stands Out
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In this Bonus Next Step, Madison Morgan share some of the characteristics that sets a great VA apart from the crowd during the interview process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי BELAY
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120: How to Hire a Virtual Assistant
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The process of finding a great virtual assistant can feel overwhelming, so it’s important to make sure you know what traits you’re looking for and how to screen for them in the interview process. In this episode, BELAY Director of Talent Madison Morgan will share an overview of BELAY’s proven process for hiring great VAs. She’ll also explain how pa…
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Taking Control of Your Game with Daymond John
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It’s the leader’s job to chart the direction of the business. However, even with a clear vision, selecting the right goals can be challenging and overwhelming, especially when there are more options and opportunities than resources. Without specific goals, you and your team will struggle to focus and maximize the return on your effort. Tracking pro…
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Why businesses should prioritize excellent marketing. What makes Avadel stand out from other companies in the industry
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Please join David Valentine and myself on this great sharing of business building process. With David’s great success you will here him share some of the techniques with you our audience that made him successful and why they worked. This is a do not miss adventure.על ידי Manny Nowak
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119 BONUS: Break Down Barriers & Go All In
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In this Bonus Next Step, Carrie Fabris explains what “all in” means and shares a few tips for leaders to help them confront the barriers keeping them from experiencing everything life has to offer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי BELAY
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119: Making the Most of Your Personal & Professional Life
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We all want to hire people who are good at what they do, but how do we make sure we’re allowing our team members to play to their unique strengths? This is a question that Carrie Fabris has helped many leaders answer as a coach and a speaker, and in this episode, she’s going to share her insight with our listeners. Anyone who listens to this episod…
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118 BONUS: How Employee Engagement Impacts Recruiting
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In this Bonus Next Step, John Duisberg shares how building a great employee experience helps businesses attract quality talent, and how leaders can best communicate their unique culture to prospective employees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי BELAY
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118: How to Turn The Great Resignation Into The Great Retention
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67% of employees say burnout has worsened during the pandemic, so it’s more important than ever for leaders to prioritize the employee experience. In this episode, John Duisberg, co-founder of Cooleaf and host of “The Great Retention,” will break down some of the common problems he’s seen when it comes to employee experience, and he’ll share practi…
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How to Stop Self-Doubt & Become a Confident Leader
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Even the most capable working professionals struggle with self-doubt, costing themselves time, money, opportunities, and their reputations. In this special episode, Lisa interviews Tricia, focusing on her approach to helping leaders harness their grit and trust their gut so they can defeat self-doubt, gain confidence, and make progress on their pri…
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117 BONUS: Giving Recognition That Resonates
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In this Bonus Next Step, Mike Byam explains how leaders can give recognition that resonates with employees and makes them feel appreciated but not create a sense of entitlement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי BELAY
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For leaders dealing with hiring and retention issues, employee recognition is probably not their top priority. But Mike Byam believes it should be. In this episode, he’ll explain why recognition is vital for a healthy work culture, and he’ll break down the specific types of recognition and communication that today’s employees are looking to receive…
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How technology helps B2B businesses leverage market trend
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Join Coach Manny as he interviews Kirsty Dawe the CEO of Webeo, B2B website personalization software that delivers a proven solution to the website conversion problem in B2B.
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116 BONUS: What We've Learned as Married Business Partners
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In this Bonus Next Step, Tony & Kristina Ebel share the biggest lesson they’ve learned about relationships from running a business together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי BELAY
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116: How A VA Can Help Scale Two Businesses at Once
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Many business owners who hire a virtual assistant expect that it will help them stay organized professionally, but people don’t always realize that working with a VA can also empower you to build a healthier personal life. This is especially true for today’s guests, Tony and Kristina Ebel, because they are spouses who run two successful businesses …
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115 BONUS: How to Know It's Time to Go
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In this Bonus Next Step, Kim Stone shares with LZ a few key signs that it might be time to step into something new. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי BELAY
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115: How to Stay Hungry and Sustain Success
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As someone who’s spent 25 years advancing through the top organization’s in sports and entertainment, including the Miami HEAT and Golden State Warriors, Kim Stone is an expert at seeking out new challenges and opportunities within her organization. In this episode, Kim is going to explain how she balances staying hungry for new opportunities with …
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114 BONUS: How To Set Your VA Relationship Up For Success
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In this Bonus Next Step, Bruce Ackerman talks about the most important things you can do to create a lasting partnership with your new VA right from the start. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי BELAY
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114: What Can a Virtual Assistant Do For You?
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When scaling a business, it’s natural to reach a point where you feel like your limited capacity is slowing down the business’ growth. In this episode, LZ will talk with Bruce Ackerman about his experience hiring a BELAY virtual assistant. Bruce is the founder of Printavo, a software company that helps screen printing shops stay organized as they g…
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113 Bonus: The Number One Lesson from Building Winning Cultures
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Brian Dodd is the Director of New Ministry Relationships at Injoy Stewardship Solutions. In this bonus episode, he’ll answer the question: If there was one sports figure that you most respect - who is it, why, and what’s one of the big lessons from them? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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113: Everything Last Year Taught Us About Leadership
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In this episode, Brian Dodd will talk with LZ about everything he learned while writing about leadership in 2021. The goal is to help leaders measure their success, build winning cultures, understand the true difference between success and failure, and a lot more. Leaders should walk away with a wide range of knowledge after listening to this episo…
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112 Bonus: Inspiring Positivity in Your Team
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In this Bonus Next Step, Jon Gordon explains how positive leaders can create a greater impact by inspiring positivity in their team members. He also describes how a positive, relationship-focused mindset can strengthen your team’s connection and commitment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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