Explore how to build and grow your business in today’s global marketplace. In each episode, we try to capture and share the essence of how interesting people often take unconventional paths to build their business, some of whom succeed, some who do not. The hosts for this podcast series are Bela Musits, former business school professor, venture capitalist, and entrepreneur based in upstate New York, and Mike Wasserman, professor of international management at the University of Applied Scienc ...
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Startup Stories: Entrepreneurship Education & Startup Training by Europe’s Founders
Nerd Entrepreneurs
Daniel Kunz from the Nerd Entrepreneurs team interviews the best and brightest startup founders and experts so you can be ahead of the curve with your own venture. Discover how you can quickly validate your startup idea, find problem - solution - fit and acquire your first customers so you can focus on building something that will drive revenue and profits and ultimately grow to become the business you’ve always dreamed of.
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Hear stories behind the hit products on Product Hunt. We bring you interviews with founders and talk about startups, side-projects, and what they've learned along the way. Whether it's a new iOS app, Kickstarter campaign, eBook, or the latest SaaS offering; we'll interview the maker and tell their story.
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Lioness Conversations: Brave Stories of Women Leaders & Female Founders | Women leading with confidence, empowerment, entrepreneurship, innovation, impact
Jen Porter
Welcome to Lioness Conversations, the podcast dedicated to uncovering and celebrating the extraordinary stories of women who embody fierce strength, tender hearts, and a relentless drive to make a difference in the world. 🦁✨ Leadership | Empowerment | Women in Business | Women Entrepreneurs | Female CEOs | Female Founders | Women-led Businesses | Glass Ceiling | Mentorship for Women | Venture Capital for Women | Female Leadership Development | Innovation | Entrepreneurial Women | Breaking Ba ...
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Hosted by Joyce Shen, YouCollective Podcast uncovers and shares stories about innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Joyce J. Shen
Hosted by Joyce Shen, YouCollective Podcast uncover and share stories about innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship.
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WOMEN MAKING IT WORK: Stories from the Front Lines of Female Entrepreneurship
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Local Business Stories by Alignable: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Local Business and Small Business
Alan Belniak | Interviews with small, local, and independent business experts and entrepreneurs across North America. Also passionate solopreneurs, small/medium businesses (SMBs), and small business owners (SBOs)
Welcome to Local Business Stories by Alignable, where real business owners and leaders share real stories from Main Street. Each show, Alignable sits down with one of the local independent businesses that fuel the nation’s economy to understand what got them motivated, how they got started, what fuels their passion, and what keeps them going. You’ll hear stories from others just like you about some of the same issues you face, so you can learn from one another to move your business forward. ...
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The NoDegree Podcast – No Degree Success Stories for Job Searching, Careers, and Entrepreneurship
Jonaed Iqbal
No Degree? No Problem! The NoDegree Podcast helps those without degrees figure out the opportunities that are available to them. Get career advice and learn how to navigate and succeed without a degree. NoDegree interviews successful people without college degrees to figure out what made them successful. Learn how they got into their respective fields and listen to the advice they have so you can follow in their path.
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Welcome to Lioness Conversations: Stories of Brave Women Changing the World- Purpose, Passion
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Welcome to Lioness Conversations—a podcast for women who refuse to stay small. This is for the risk-takers. The dreamers. The women who have faced the impossible, risen above the fear, and are now leading, lifting, and lighting the way for others. Every episode, you’ll hear real, raw, and powerful stories from women who have turned pain into purpos…
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In this episode, Bela Musits sits down with RT Custer, the founder of Vortic Watch Company, to explore his journey of bringing American watchmaking back to life. Vortic has carved out a unique niche by creating custom, hand-crafted watches that incorporate vintage American pocket watch movements. From humble beginnings to revolutionizing the watch …
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Healing Trauma through Yoga Therapy: Lead Strong. Heal Deep. Rise Boldly - Trish McCall's Lioness Journey
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1:00:25In this episode of Lioness Conversations I speak with Trish McCall, founder of Wild Haven, about her journey of healing from trauma. We discuss the importance of community support, the role of yoga and nature in recovery, and the ongoing process of personal growth. Trish shares her experiences as a nurse and trauma therapy guide, emphasizing the ne…
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In this episode of Lioness Conversations, Jen Porter explores purpose, perseverance and impact with Erin Foote Morgan, owner of FM Civic--a public affairs and strategic communications firm based in the Pacific Northwest that's focused on community impact initiatives. Erin is a visionary strategist who builds, launches and manages projects that acce…
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Reagan Cannon: Lead like an Executive - Why women fail to scale
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1:05:37Want to climb the corporate ladder and lift other women as you rise? Join us as Reagan Cannon, former Amazon and AT&T executive, shares her secrets to building powerful peer relationships and conquering the "competence complex." Learn how to cultivate genuine connections, navigate office dynamics, and unlock your full leadership potential. This epi…
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In today's episode of the podcast, we have the pleasure of welcoming Laurier Mandin, a distinguished figure in the realm of product innovation. Laurier wears two hats: he is the founder of Graphos, a company that specializes in assisting businesses with product development and launch, and he is the author of the insightful book "I Need That." Lauri…
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In this podcast episode, Bela Musits delves into the world of modern marketing with Jeff Greenfield, a seasoned entrepreneur whose current venture, Provalytics, is dedicated to helping businesses navigate the complexities of marketing spend optimization. The discussion underscores the stark contrast between the traditional marketing landscape and t…
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In this podcast episode, Bela Musits has a conversation with Kathryn Cook, the co-founder of NuCicer, a company that's revolutionizing the way we perceive and consume chickpeas. The discussion delves deep into the multifaceted world of chickpeas, highlighting their incredible potential and the myriad benefits they offer. Kathryn sheds light on the …
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This episode explores multiple AI Agents and social influence on humans.Joyce J. Shen
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Robotics LLMs: Scaling Proprioceptive-Visual Learning with Heterogeneous Pre-trained Transformers
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Discussing the MIT research on robotics large language modelsJoyce J. Shen
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In this podcast episode, Bela Musits delves into the inspiring journey of Luka Yancopoulos, the visionary founder of Grapevine. Luka's story begins in the midst of the global COVID-19 lockdown, where he recognized a pressing need in the healthcare industry. Driven by his passion for innovation and a desire to make a positive impact, Luka embarked o…
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This episode explores optical neural networks and its potential role in the development of artificial intelligence.Joyce J. Shen
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Stardog is a Data and AI company dedicated to helping enterprise companies and government agencies make better decisions with data. In this episode, Joyce Shen and Navin Sharma discusses how knowledge graphs can accelerate adoption of generative AI serving as the ground truth of knowledge.Joyce J. Shen
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Weekly conversation on AI innovation. Quick conversation regarding startups that recently raised capital and trends.Joyce J. Shen
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Weekly conversation on AI innovation. Quick conversation regarding startups that recently raised capital and trends.Joyce J. Shen
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EP-175 Running 6 Restaurants and a Financial Advisory Firm with over $1 Billion Under Management - The Management Style of David Steele.
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1:05:57In this podcast episode, Bela Musits interviews David Steele. He is the CEO & founder of One Wealth Advisors, an independent RIA firm handling over $1B in assets, who also is a prolific restaurateur, having opened 6 restaurants in 6 years in the competitive Bay Area. And that's just the start - he's also a philanthropist, artist, yoga studio owner,…
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Johnny Page shares his journey from working as a straight-commission sales rep to becoming the CEO of SaaS Academy. He talks about the importance of taking risks and learning transferable skills, as well as the mindset of treating the company as one’s own. He emphasizes the importance of taking initiative, building trust, and exhibiting leadership …
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Jonaed interviews Khalilah KO Olokunola, a senior advisor for TalentNova and founder of Reengineering HR, about skills-first hiring and navigating the workforce for justice-impacted individuals. They discuss the challenges faced by justice-impacted individuals in finding employment, the importance of community support, the impact of Ban-the-Box pol…
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Many people he knew struggled to pay their mountain of debt. Although Robert McGraw graduated from college, from experience, he recognized that there was a lot that was wrong with the process of deciding to go to school. Listen in as he and Jonaed discuss his book, 12 Lies About College, and and why following your passions can sometimes work agains…
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From janitor to Cloud Architect at Microsoft, Reginald Davis’ journey shows the power of taking risks and believing in oneself. In this episode, he talks about being an introvert and his school experience as a dyslexic kid and the support he got from his mom and teachers. Tune in as he shares practical tips he used to boost his communication skills…
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From His Living Room in Lagos, Nigeria to Olympic Table Tennis Champion | EP210 (EP62 Republished)
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The youngest of six siblings, Olajide Omotayo‘s love for the game started at the age of nine. Years of training paid when he won the Men’s Singles at the 2019 African Games. As current Champion of African he competed in this year’s Tokyo Olympics. Listen in as he shares his story with Jonaed. Want to get in touch and/or support Olajide? LinkedIn In…
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Get Paid More: Become a Salary Negotiation Pro with These Guidelines – Brandon Bramley | E209
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Lead Negotiator, Brandon Bramley, addresses common concerns that arise during this critical recruitment stage. Brandon and Jonaed dispel typical myths about job offer negotiation, discuss the importance of leverage, and provide insights on when and how to negotiate. They stress the importance of research, preparation, and professionalism during suc…
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EP-174 Supply Chain Challenges in Today's World - Ingredient Brothers Co-founder Eran Mizrahi
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In this podcast episode, Bela Musits interviews Eran Mizrahi. He is the co-founder of Ingredient Brothers. Eran is a specialist in global raw, natural & specialty ingredient sourcing (former COO of nuts.com. We had a great conversation about supply chain challenges in today's world and the many lessons he has learned about running and managing a 10…
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Earn $75k-$90k as a Data Analyst WITHOUT a College Degree–Jahmar Gale | E208 (EP135 republishe)
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In high school he wanted to be a rapper. And that’s what Jahmar Gale did for 10 years. But he had a plan: if he didn’t achieve the kind of lifestyle he wanted by the time he was 30, he’d get out of the entertainment industry. So that’s what he did. Listen in as Jahmar tells Jonaed about how he: Was a rapper for 10 years Started and scaled 2 busines…
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Ever wonder what it's like to break into the tech world without a fancy college degree? Marcus shares his journey from barely graduating high school to becoming a self-taught developer. Forget the typical route —Marcus shares how he went from dreaming about mechanical engineering to hitting up a coding bootcamp and scoring interviews with a killer …
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How this Latina College Drop Out Worked at Adobe, Disney and Google—Alejandra Ayala | E206 (E68 Republished)
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1:05:08Her parents weren’t worried about her education. But it’s not because they didn’t care. Alejandra Ayala is Mexican and says her immigrant parents’ main concern was to ensure they were providing a roof over their kids’ head. Listen in as Alejandra tells Jonaed why she finally gave up on college and how an unlikely skill helped her to land jobs at pl…
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He got his start as an entrepreneur at the age of eight. He had a newspaper route. Today, John Viola is a successful soccer agent. This week he discusses the challenges faced and mistakes made along the way and emphasizes the importance of passion and hard work in achieving success. John also highlights the impact of AI in the soccer industry and t…
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Do you want a good job? Most people feel that to get one, you need to follow a preset path. Go to college. Get a degree. But with information at our fingertips in split-seconds thanks to the internet, there are options. In this episode Joel Bein talks to Jonaed about how Career Hackers is empowering job seekers to take charge of their learning and …
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Get ready to be inspired by Dustin Gutkowski, a hard-working roofer and successful entrepreneur, as he shares his story of personal/career growth and the challenges faced on his journey. Dustin dishes out wisdom on finding inner joy and hustling hard to make it big. From his gutsy leap into the roofing world to the heartfelt satisfaction of helping…
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Changing Careers? New to the job market? Here’s How to Experiment for Success–Scott Barlow | E202 (EP106 Republished)
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He got raises although management said they weren’t giving raises that year. Scott Barlow has even transitioned from Operations Management to HR. He made career changes like that many times over a 20-year period. If you don’t know what to do after high school or you want to make a career change, listen in as Scott Barlow tells Jonaed: How he transi…
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In this podcast episode, Bela Musits interviews Joe Connelly, a former New York City paramedic who wrote the book "Bringing Out the Dead." The book was later adapted into a movie starring Nicolas Cage and directed by Martin Scorsese. Joe has since moved to a small town in upstate New York and became president of the local rescue squad. The conversa…
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Did you know that government contracting can be lucrative? In this episode, Chanel Rose, a seasoned expert explains how to break into this profitable industry. Discover what government contracting really entails and get insider tips on scoring those coveted contracts. Learn how to set up your business, snag contract opportunities, and sell your uni…
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Do you ever feel like the traditional education system just isn't cutting it? This week Nat Greene, the brains behind Futures Forge, talks about why that is and what we can do about it. Forget boring lectures and pointless grades – Nat's diving deep into why we need a fresh, science-based approach to learning that lasts a lifetime. From the hefty p…
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In this episode of the podcast, Bela Musits interviews Steve Ovitt. Steve founded Wilderness Property Management after a 30 year career as a New York State Forest Ranger. His company works with municipalities and private organizations to provide recreational access to public and private lands properties preserving the wilderness character of the la…
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KindWorks.AI improves well-being through Kindness and technology. We’ve built a friendly and fun AI product ('Beni') that suggests short, simple, and fun Kindness acts and exercises. Companies partner with KindWorks.AI to improve employee experience and well-being. Benefits of using Beni include an increased sense of purpose, increased connectivity…
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Silectis helps companies get the most out of their data. The Magpie platform modernizes data lake infrastructure up and running in weeks instead of months. Demetrios Kotsikopoulos, a veteran in the enterprise data management space, discusses enterprise data management and how companies can extract most value from their data.…
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How a Dyslexic College Dropout Became a Successful Serial Entrepreneur—Gerald Rosengarten | E199
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Public reading was a challenge because of his dyslexia. In this conversation, Gerald Rosengarten discusses his struggles with dyslexia and the challenges he faced in school. He talks about his early jobs in the clothing industry and his transition into wholesale and textiles. He shares the story of how he popularized the leisure suit and the subseq…
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This episode features Dr. Andrea Isoni, an expert in AI and data sciences. The conversation focuses on the journey to becoming a machine learning engineer or data scientist without a degree. The interview covers topics such as understanding Linux and the command line, learning programming languages, using frameworks like Django, and collaborating w…
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With tuition costs soaring, how can students make informed decisions about their education? In this episode, Mark Salisbury discusses the lack of price transparency in college tuition and the impact it has on students and families. He shares insights into the pricing strategies of colleges and universities, the distribution of sticker prices, and t…
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In this episode of the podcast, Bela Musits interviews Robert Khoury. Robert has held leadership positions in the financial industry as an equity derivatives trader, portfolio manager, corporate strategist, chief operating officer, and private equity investor. He is co-founder and CEO of Agile Rainmakers, a high-impact business development consulti…
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How a Struggling High Schooler Became a Successful QA for Video Games—Torrontayé Jones | E196
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Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal onLinkedIn.- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalND Connect with us on social media!- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedIn- Facebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFB- Instagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIG- Twitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTW- TikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2V Thank you…
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Welcome to The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas. Today we are doing something a bit different. As our long time listeners know, Mike and I like to change things up once in a while. Today, Mike and I interview Chris Kubisiak. Chris is an organizational psychologist and avid sailor. We interviewed him for the sai…
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An Uncommon but Lucrative Sales Career You Haven’t Heard About: B2B Tech Sales—Ty Smith | E195
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Did you know you can work in Tech without coding skills? In this episode, Ty Smith unveils the world of reselling commercial B2B tech products and solutions. He reveals how anyone can enter this field without a college degree by partnering with tech distributors or brokers. Ty stresses the importance of building relationships, exuding confidence, a…
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How an Admin Assistant in a Toxic Work Environment became a Talent Acquisition Specialist—Suzanne Kelly | EP194 (EP21 Republished)
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After leaving a toxic work environment, Suzanne Kelly vowed to never work for anyone ever again. She put together all she needed to start her own employment agency with just six months of planning. The years spent as a recruiter taught her the hiring process inside and out. She understands business and leadership. As a Chief Talent Advisor, she cur…
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She outworked and outshined others around her with creativity and hard work. Monique Davis leveraged her experience recruiting models to break into the recruiting world. She's now the founder of Fresh Talent Sources, a sourcing and training firm that helps startups and small to medium-sized businesses get the best candidates to help their establish…
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How a CNC Technician Became an Industrial Marker—Christopher Nesbit | EP191 (Republished EP19)
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Christopher Nesbit did web development from the tender age of seven. He's been an art teacher, a computer technician, a manager of retail stores, even a CNC technician. He's owned several businesses from web development to marketing. All of these experiences gave him a solid foundation for Industrial Marketing. Listen as he shares his NoDegree stor…
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Before Mike I record the intros to the podcast, we usually start chatting about something we are both interested in. On this occasion, I decided to hit the record button during our conversation. As usual, we had a great conversation and we decided to turn it into an episode. Here is a summary of what we discussed: What’s going on with Bela and Mike…
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How a Rapper with Torn Vocal Cords Became an Entrepreneur without a Degree—Jamar Jones | E191
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Jamar Jones, founder of Foureva Media, shares his journey as a rapper and entrepreneur. He discusses his high school experiences, his passion for music, and the challenges he faced in the industry. Jamar emphasizes the importance of hard work and investing in oneself. He also talks about his transition to the IT field and how his experience as a pe…
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Imagine getting job opportunities WITHOUT applying for them. Seems too good to be true? Well, that’s exactly what happened to Jae Taylor, a tech executive who’s worked at famous companies like Microsoft, Expedia, and Salesforce, to name a few. Listen in as he discusses how building a strong personal reputation is essential for career resilience, ho…
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In this episode of the podcast, Bela Musits interviews David Kruczlincki, the retired CEO of a large community hospital. Bela and David discuss decision-making with limited information, culture, and the complexities of leading an organization in a highly regulated environment. This is one of our short video series podcasts where I converse with C-l…
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