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The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you easy to implement tips that will improve your performance and productivity at work. Motivational keynote speaker, Ken Okel, engages audiences with actionable and creative solutions. Your audience will enjoy Ken's relatable approach to improving your performance at work. For more, visit www.KenOkel.com Ken Okel learned the value of high performance and productivity, when failure was not an option, during careers in TV News, hurricane relief, and profess ...
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The Chilling Tales of Yuletide

A Fish in the Sea Productions

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An annual podcast with a new episode every Yuletide season featuring adaptations of ghostly stories for the longest, darkest nights. For the best audio experience, please listen with headphones. Current episodes available: 2021 (an anthology of three short story), 2022 (a full length adaptation of The Screaming Skull)
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Burmese By Ear (BBE) is a systematically graded foundation course in modern colloquial Burmese. You can download the book that goes along with it at https://www.soas.ac.uk/bbe/file53735.pdf There are many other Burmese language resources on the SOAS website at https://www.soas.ac.uk/sea/burmese/ BBE aims to give you a confident and enjoyable start in speaking Burmese, focussing on what you are most likely to need when you visit Burma: “survival language” for cafés, taxis, shops, and so on, a ...
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Let Rock LaManna and Ken Okel tell you how to buy, sell, or build a printing business. The Printer's Edge Podcast is designed to take the guessing out of what to do next with your business. Rock LaManna, of the LaManna Consulting Group, has ink in his veins and decades of experience in the world of printing. Each episode focuses on a specific industry issue.
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We're the Chronic Gals, your happy high hosts of Talking Pot Heads, a panel discussion show for budtenders and stoners who want to learn more about how pot works and how to use that info in a dispensary! We bring together budtenders, cannabis brands, and scientists from across the country to discuss the wide range of topics a budtender should know, from foundational cannabis science to product types to sales and customer service techniques. If you're ready to be a budtender in the weed indus ...
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The Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists (OSOT) is the professional association for occupational therapists in Ontario, Canada. In this podcast series, we talk to emerging and established occupational therapists to learn how they developed their leadership skills. This series explores the idea that we can lead from any role or job title and encourages reflection on one's own leadership development. This series was created and hosted by Victoria Danesi, OSOT's Administrative and Events ...
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How2

Mike Sime

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Some people know what they want to do for a living early on, some people find out later. I’m still searching for that answer the best way I know how; talking to people who’ve already made the discovery. How2 is a podcast about people who have found career paths that fulfill them on multiple levels, and searches for the root of that success. Tune in to find out what drives someone to plant a million trees, perform surgery, or study sleeping bats. ​So if you have no idea what that person actua ...
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Welcome back, Pot Heads! In this episode of Talking Pot Heads, Rileigh and Ashleen are joined by the amazing Trista Okel, founder of Empower Body Care and Empower Canna Care. 🌿 Trista dives deep into the world of cannabis topicals, sharing how these products can be game changers for pain relief, inflammation, and skincare. ✨ From creams and lotions…
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If you're a leader, then understand you will be judged on responding to an unexpected challenge. Some sort of problem will emerge, you likely will have little control over it, and yet you'll be expected to find a path out of the challenge. Do you have the skills to make this kind of fast adjustment? [...] The post Responding to an Unexpected Challe…
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Celebrate episode 700 of this podcast with a story about why you may need to redefine impossible. When faced with an unexpected challenge, do you find yourself immediately throwing in the towel and saying, "It can't be done."? What if, in those moments, you were selling yourself and others short? Join me on stage, at [...] The post Redefine Impossi…
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If you want an engaged workforce, then you need to consider whether you have a PTO problem. PTO or paid time off, is a benefit that a growing number of employees are refusing to use. Why are people turning their backs on something that gets them out of the office and instead work more than they have to? I've uncovered some of the reasons and we'll …
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Welcome back, Pot Heads to the season finale! In this jam-packed episode of Talking Pot Heads, hosts Rileigh and Ashleen bring together two powerhouses—Mason Walker, CEO of East Fork Cultivars, and Dr. Allison Justice from the Cannabis Research Coalition—to break down the essentials of CBD and hemp products for budtenders. 🌿💡 If you’ve ever been co…
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For businesses that have been around for a while, it's important to consider if you're old or experienced. The two are not always the same and you need to understand the difference. If your business is just old, then trouble might be down the road. Find out what makes something old, still relevant, in this week's [...] The post Old or Experienced? …
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If you can put jealousy or competitiveness aside, then you can learn a lot when you research your competition. You have to remember your business does not exist in a vacuum. By doing a little market research, you'll gain valuable insight into what's working for your competition or how those companies approach their marketing. And you may even reali…
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These tips for smart networking at conferences can help you boost your return on investment when you attend events. For many, the ability to connect with fellow professionals is a big reason why they go. But you may not get the success you desire if you don't have a strategy. Find out how your fellow [...] The post Tips For Smart Networking at Conf…
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While many want to make self-care a priority, they're not sure how to make it a reality. In a busy world that's full of challenges, taking time to improve your physical and mental health may seem impossible. Recently, I surveyed my LinkedIn connections for their thoughts about self-care. Let's go through the surprising results and give you some act…
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Get ready, potheads! This week, Rileigh and Ashleen are serving up a delicious deep dive into the world of cannabis edibles and drinkables with special guests Shannon Blakeman and Austin Essary. 🍬🥂 From homemade brownies to fancy infused sparkling wines, we’re breaking down how edibles have seriously leveled up. 🌿✨ Shannon and Austin spill the tea …
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If you want a job or a task done correctly, then you need to understand that poor training produces poor results. When you assume someone will understand exactly what you want, through some kind of magic, disappointment is often around the corner. This was never more true than when I saw an employee's vision of [...] The post Poor Training Produces…
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If you're a leader, do you know why employees hate your employee recognition program? There's a good chance your program started off with good intentions but now has become a turnoff. The reason is that people may feel like they have no chance of ever winning the award. As a result, something that was supposed to inspire people, is now a monthly re…
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Welcome back Pot Heads! In this episode of Talking Pot Heads, Rileigh and Ashleen are joined by Nurse Practitioner Olga Hall to explore the versatile world of tinctures, RSO (Rick Simpson Oil), FECO (Full Extract Oil), and capsules. The discussion highlights the historical use of these products and their many benefits, from ingestion to medical app…
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In a world where technology is everywhere, should your smartphone be banned in meetings? Meetings are a place where lively discussions are supposed to happen, leading to major decisions. Does the smartphone interfere with that productive process? Recently, I polled my LinkedIn connections on the topic and found there's support for several different…
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Learning how to answer colleague complaints is an important skill that can help you enrich your career. Keep in mind that often the other person is just confiding in you and realizes there's little you can do to solve the problem. But that doesn't mean you can't help them and silence may feel like a bad option. Find out how your fellow professional…
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In this episode of Talking Pot Heads, we're diving headfirst into the world of vape cartridges! 💨 Rileigh and Ashleen are joined by an expert crew—Tabitha Shwerin from Jars Cannabis, Dr. Shawna Vreeke from True Terpenes, and Terah Ebie from Nimble Distribution—to break down everything you need to know about vaping. First up, we chat about how vape …
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If you're outsourcing a task, then you need to ask your provider, "Who does does the work?" The answer can save you time, money, and frustration. When you hire someone to do a job for you, it's understandable to expect their showcased level of quality. That may not be the case, as your account may [...] The post Who Does the Work? appeared first on…
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It's common for people to feel like they need more time at work to get their jobs done. In many cases, staffing has shrunk and workloads have grown. What you want to avoid is adding extra hours to your day to get everything accomplished. That can hurt your work-life balance and put you on the road to burnout. Instead, consider some of these time ma…
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Hey Pot Heads! In this weeks episode of Talking Pot Heads, we’re stirring up the world of cannabis concentrates. We discuss how to make them, the differences between extracts, and how budtenders can guide customers in their dabbing methods. With special guests former budtender Brenna Saldaña and marketing Queen of Extractioneering Razia Hayden, the…
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In business, it's easy to let cheap problems hurt your productivity. These are little issues that are extremely annoying. But they aren't your big problems or your most pressing issues. Are you giving these cheap problems too much of your attention at the expense of more important things? How can we handle this time management [...] The post Do Che…
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Hey Pot Heads! Welcome to the next episode in our product types series! In this episode of Talking Pot Heads, we're rolling up some seriously insightful conversation about cannabis flower! Rileigh and Ashleen are joined by budtender Chase Tyler and Founder and CEO of Cultured Biologix Tim McCormick to break down everything you need to know about wh…
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In your career, it's important to consider who's watching you. There's a good chance you may be exhibiting behavior that hurts you but you believe that you can get away with it because no one is looking at you, in the moment. You believe that if no one sees it, then it doesn't matter. That's [...] The post Who’s Watching You? appeared first on Ken …
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Hey Pot Heads! Welcome back to Season 2 of 'Talking Pot Heads' with Ashleen and Rileigh. We're thrilled to have you join us again! In this episode, we serve you the scoop about what’s coming up this season. We chat about our favorite prerolls and provide a fresh recap of Season 1, covering topics like the basics of cannabis, how it works in the hum…
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Having a sense of purpose at work is an important part of a career. It's empowering to find that connection, as it can help you stay motivated and help you get through challenging times. Not long ago, I polled my LinkedIn connections about their purposes at work and I discovered they fall into four categories. [...] The post Do You have a Sense of …
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If you work at a business that has just been acquired, then it's understandable if you're nervous about a merger. A lot of uncertainty comes when new ownership takes over. Often these deals happen in secrecy, so they come as a big surprise. What should you do next? I asked my LinkedIn connections for their advice, on this week's episode of The 2 Mi…
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In business, you need to watch your words with customers. The things you say to them, even as offhand remarks, can become major turnoffs. And in a competitive marketplace that could cost you business. Even if you have the best marketing and branding, you and your employees can repel customers with your words. Let's go [...] The post Watch Your Word…
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Welcome back to another episode of Talking Pot Heads! This week, we chat with budtender Tessa Datillo and cannabis nurse Megan Mbengue about working with consumers. How do they help customers and patients find the cannabis products that are right for them? What questions guide the conversation, and how does this relationship-building help your role…
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A good way to get work done faster and improve your work-life balance will see you solve procrastination with deadlines. In many cases, wanting to do a good job with projects is important. But are you spending too much time on certain things, in the pursuit of perfect, where the extra effort does little to improve the work? If this sounds familiar,…
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If your Monday morning productivity is a concern, then you'll like these tips to start your week off strong. Each is designed to be easily implemented. Complex things usually never become habits. You don't want to get into a situation where you feel like you're falling behind on your week and it's only Monday morning. [...] The post Tips to Start Y…
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If you're a leader, then understand you will be judged on responding to an unexpected challenge. Some sort of problem will emerge, you likely will have little control over it, and yet you'll be expected to find a path out of the challenge. Do you have the skills to make this kind of fast adjustment? What can you do to make your team rally behind yo…
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Have you ever wondered if you can change your clients? Sometimes, they can be demanding and ask you to do things beyond your scope of work agreement. I was asked this question by an audience member not long ago. And while this isn't exactly my area of expertise, I understood the problem and knew there [...] The post Can You Change Your Clients? app…
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Celebrate episode 700 of this podcast with a story about why you may need to redefine impossible. When faced with an unexpected challenge, do you find yourself immediately throwing in the towel and saying, "It can't be done."? What if, in those moments, you were selling yourself and others short? Join me on stage, at one of my keynote presentations…
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When you've got a tough challenge, what you do next is very important. Obviously, you'll want to pursue a solution. But how do you go about that process? Leaving it to chance may not produce a good outcome and could waste a lot of time. Instead, define how you'll approach finding a solution. Learn how [...] The post You’ve Got a Tough Challenge. No…
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For businesses that have been around for a while, it's important to consider if you're old or experienced. The two are not always the same and you need to understand the difference. If your business is just old, then trouble might be down the road. Find out what makes something old, still relevant, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Po…
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It's important for leaders to understand that employees can learn how to exceed limitations at work. It can be easy to pigeonhole people's skills and their ability to make positive changes. That kind of growth can happen faster than you think, especially during challenging times, if you're open to providing three key pieces of information. [...] Th…
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These tips for smart networking at conferences can help you boost your return on investment when you attend events. For many, the ability to connect with fellow professionals is a big reason why they go. But you may not get the success you desire if you don't have a strategy. Find out how your fellow professionals approach networking at conferences…
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You may recognize some of these common boss complaints. While some might call them minor quirks, they could represent problems that could impact your hiring and retention efforts. And if you're a leader, you may not have realized certain behaviors could become a turnoff for employees. Why not change behaviors before you get a bad [...] The post Com…
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If you want a job or a task done correctly, then you need to understand that poor training produces poor results. When you assume someone will understand exactly what you want, through some kind of magic, disappointment is often around the corner. This was never more true than when I saw an employee's vision of cleaning at a gym. It's a fun story a…
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These four daily business questions can bring some focus and discipline to your career. While none of them are complicated, all can provide a bridge to a more productive tomorrow. You may have noticed that increased demands and responsibilities keep you from your most important work or your long-term goals. As a result, your days [...] The post Fou…
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In a world where technology is everywhere, should your smartphone be banned in meetings? Meetings are a place where lively discussions are supposed to happen, leading to major decisions. Does the smartphone interfere with that productive process? Recently, I polled my LinkedIn connections on the topic and found there's support for several different…
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At conferences, should the boss party with employees? At many of these events, there are opportunities to let your hair down and have some fun. If you're a leader, have you thought about how you'll respond to an invitation to join the rest of your employees at the festivities? While there's not a right or [...] The post Should the Boss Party With E…
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If you're outsourcing a task, then you need to ask your provider, "Who's doing the work?" The answer can save you time, money, and frustration. When you hire someone to do a job for you, it's understandable to expect their showcased level of quality. That may not be the case, as your account may be given to a less qualified junior colleague or outs…
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While embracing unexpected change may sound like a skill that requires some clairvoyance, it's something you can master on the job. It's all about thinking proactively, rather than waiting for situations to happen. If you only react to these events, you're likely operating in a state of panic, which may not product the best results. [...] The post …
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In business, it's easy to let cheap problems hurt your productivity. These are little issues that are extremely annoying. But they aren't your big problems or your most pressing issues. Are you giving these cheap problems too much of your attention at the expense of more important things? How can we handle this time management challenge in a more p…
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It's the Season Finale of the premiere season of Talking Pot Heads, and so far, it's going great! We've established so much knowledge, talked with experts and researchers doing incredible things from across the cannabis industry, and shown the incredible breadth of knowledge a budtender should be trained on. It's been an incredible season! Let's wr…
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These good business takeaways for 2024 can help you avoid some common problems. All are actionable and some might say a few of the tips are a bit obvious. The power of these takeaways is that they identify challenges where you need to act. Things will not get better if you do nothing. Let's strengthen [...] The post Good Business Takeaways For 2024…
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In your career, it's important to consider who's watching you. There's a good chance you may be exhibiting behavior that hurts you but you believe that you can get away with it because no one is looking at you, in the moment. You believe that if no one sees it, then it doesn't matter. That's a big gamble and one that could have a huge downside. Let…
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Let a trip to the dance floor provide you with inspiration for better employee training. Ideally, you want your employee training to become second nature for people. This prevents a lot of mistakes and costly shortcuts. Often employee training doesn't go far enough to reach your level of desired excellence. See how some simple dance [...] The post …
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Having a sense of purpose at work is an important part of a career. It's empowering to find that connection, as it can help you stay motivated and help you get through challenging times. Not long ago, I polled my LinkedIn connections about their purposes at work and I discovered they fall into four categories. Let's break them down, so you can deci…
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