Best George C Murray Podcasts (2025)

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From Stage to Soul: Richard A. Murray on Empathy, Culture, and the Power of Storytelling 26:44

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Join us for an inspiring episode of our Educating Empathy Podcast, presented by SissyMarySue Education Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering empathy, equity, and education for a brighter future. This special interview is hosted by the dynamic Dr. Lugene Rihki Kennebrew, an award-winning educator, filmmaker, and cultural innovator known…

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Artist Lee Truer Poetry, Empathy, Teaching and Youth Emotional Empowerment 29:42

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Lee Truer shares her personal introspective, empathy driven POETRY and poignant reflections of when she encouraged students, in a writing project that allowed them to process difficult feelings after the death of George Floyd. You see, her students lived in the Minneapolis community where the protests and unrest due to racism and cruelty that led t…

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The Implications of African-Centered STEM - Prof. Sharif Beyah 43:30

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The Implications of African-Centered STEM - Prof. Sharif Beyah PODCAST "Educating Empathy" - SissyMarySue Education Fund 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit. GUEST: Professor Sharif Beyah HOST: Dr. Lugene Kennebrew Music: "Already Done" by De'Arris Wayne Judkins; "Change the World the More We Care" by Dr. Lugene Kennebrew. Editing by Dr. Lugene Kennebrew and Ant…

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Creative Play for Teaching Empathy to Young Children - A Doctoral Dissertation Documentary of Play Pedagogy, Empathy, Inclusion, and Equity 2:07:34

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SissyMarySue Education Fund 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit- Public Charity offers the complete audio on our PODCAST -Educating Empathy- of: Creative Play for Teaching Empathy to Young Children ( a doctoral dissertation- documentary of play pedagogy, empathy and inclusion/equity ) This is rich with play and other research that can support the implementation …

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Access and Inclusion in Aviation: A Conversation with Mamie Lanford Singleton and Colonel George London 1:41:02

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ACCESS and INCLUSION in AVIATION our "Educating Empathy" --PODCAST! Mamie Lanford Singleton-began an aviation enrichment program for youth in St. Paul Minnesota, when she was serving as a Police Officer that expanded to far beyond Minnesota. She serves as the Executive Director of YIMA (Youth Initiative Mentoring Academies)! She offered young peopl…

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Second Chair-Season 1,Episode 4- Chris Ohlendorf, COO Versique 28:46

2+ y ago28:46

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Today we are going to talk about: Finding the right candidate for your team and avoiding a bad hire We Welcome to the show : Chris Ohlendorf, Chris is the COO and Owner at Versique Search and Consulting here in Minneapolis.By George C Murray

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Coffee w/ Friends Episode 48 Season 2 Final-Last Call 25:13

3y ago25:13

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We bring back co-hosts and speakers to talk about the two-year show's history and what is in store for the next yearBy George C Murray

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Coffee w/ George & Phil Episode 47, Season #2 Career Pivot 26:15

3y ago26:15

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Eric Harkins and I sit with Deb Coviello, Fractional Leader, Author, Podcast of "The Drop in CEO" and we talk about how to get a Career Portfolio, where to start, and what to look out for.By George C Murray

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Coffee w/ Friends-Episode 46: Career Pivot 24:13

3y ago24:13

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Am I too old? What to do? Where do I start?By George C Murray

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Second Chair-Season 1, Episode 3-Jerome Hamilton 23:21

3y ago23:21

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We sit down with the COO of WareCorp (Jerome Hamilton) and talk about Strategic Execution and how to drive Continuous Improvement in today’s business environment.By George C Murray

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Second Chair Season 1, Episode #2 -Chris West SVP Winnebago Industries 33:50

3y ago33:50

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Today we are going to talk about: Cultural Change and Advances in Automation. We are joined today by Chris West, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Operations at Winnebago IndustriesBy George C Murray

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SEASON 2; EPISODE 45- MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE W/ ELIZABETH FLEMING 21:47

3y ago21:47

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• What has the post-COVID workplace taught us •A greater focus on how all leaders need to destigmatizing serious or complex mental health conditions •How can businesses & leaders shift toward building workplace structure that prevent burnoutBy George C Murray

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EPISODE 44- ROBUST ON-BOARDING W/ TAMERA TASCHE 22:31

3y ago22:31

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How to put your best company foot forward What does a great on-boarding experience look like How does a company ensure that the on-boarding is just one of many great experiencesBy George C Murray

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Second Chair-Episode 1-Why are all these employees leaving their current job and what are leaders to do & doing 27:54

3y ago27:54

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A business’s second chair (COO-Chief Operating Officer) carries a heavy weight. Taking the vision and creating the roadmap to success of the business. Given the challenges these days the second chair requires an expert, and coach, mentor and instructor to lead all facets of the business to the destination. Each Month; I am your host George Murray s…

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EPISODE 43- OVER 50 & STRUGGLING IN JOB TRANSITION W/ HARRY URSCHEL 25:44

3y ago25:44

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We sit with Harry Urschel, Managing Partner at Hasen Back on the following topics and more: •What should my day look like to land my next role? •How important is networking and who should I talk to? •What other factors do I need to focus on to land my next role?By George C Murray

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Coffee w/ George & Phil-Episode 41: September 3rd SHOWING UP ON LINKED IN w/ Carol Kaemmerer 24:33

3y ago24:33

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•Is your profile up to “snuff” •Are you projecting the way you want to land the ideal role •What are the critical factors to driving the right traffic to my profileBy George C Murray

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A Conversation with Dr. Anton Treuer - Ojibwe Language Revitalization 54:21

3y ago54:21

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In this episode, Dr. Wendy Muhlhauser-Tingblad speaks with Dr. Anton Treuer. Dr. Treuer is a professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University in the Department of Languages and Indigenous Studies. He has authored several books including "Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians but Were too Afraid to Ask "The Assassination of Hole in the Day." Th…

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Coffee w/ George & Phil-Episode 40: Value of Cake & Cards w/ Janet Polach 20:04

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•Managing Recognition between the 5 different generations in the workplace •What impactful one-on-one meetings with your talent gains ROI for both the employee & employer •What tools can you create/use that track and generate positive recognition that make people want to stayBy George C Murray

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Coffee w/ George & Phil-Episode 38: CREATING BENCH-STRENGTH /INTERNAL RECRUITMENT 24:46

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CREATING BENCH-STRENGTH /INTERNAL RECRUITMENT •Ways to prevent turnover within your department/company •Identifying Next Generation Leaders & High Potentials •Ways to engage all your employees –Brick & Motor-Hybrid-Work from HomeBy George C Murray

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Coffee w/ George & Phil-Episode 37: REVERSE THE TURNSTILE-WITH LARRY KAUFMAN 25:17

3y ago25:17

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REVERSE THE TURNSTILE •How do we keep 5 different Generations Engaged •Who has the most impact in preventing employees from leaving •What can we do differently come this Monday to reverse the turnstileBy George C Murray

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Coffee w/ George & Phil-Episode 39-LEVEL UP (YOUR TEAM) with Isaac Russell 25:34

3y ago25:34

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•Taking what we have learned thus far and apply to your team to drive productivity & engagement •Identifying and empowering your Next Generational Leaders & High Potentials to improve your business •Concepts like creating a “WAR” on your biggest business challenge that break “silos” down & improve overall work…

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Coffee w/ George & Phil-Episode 36: THE CRITICAL FEW VS. THE MASS MANY WITH HEATHER LAM 26:02

3y ago26:02

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We sit down with Heather Lam, Partner at FranklinCovey and talk about: •Is your team/department/ company focused on the right metrics •Is more metrics better when we are not performing •As a leader what can I do to help my teamBy George C Murray

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Coffee w/ George & Phil-Episode 35: DOES YOUR CULTURE ALIGN WITH YOUR PRIORITIES? w/ Erik Therwanger 25:09

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We sit down with Erik Therwanger of THINKGREAT and talk about: •Does your team/department/ company “walk the talk” •Is your team/department “All in” or is it a bit of CYA •Can your team/employees escalate with a form of support or retribution •Is there a Culture of Accountability for AllBy George C Murray

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Coffee w/ George & Phil-Episode 34: Where is Human Resources? with Jody O'Neil 24:45

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Jody O'Neil Vice President Human Resources at The Bernard Group, Inc. joins the show to help us understand "Where HR is" and what good ones are doing •Transformation from transactional to business partner •Get your HR a seat at the executive table and why •Helping leaders manage 5 different generations in the workforce…

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Coffee w/ George & Phil-Episode 33: What Leader do you Need? Special Guest Steve Yakesh 24:13

3+ y ago24:13

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We sit down with Steve Yakesh, President-Direct Hire & Executive Search at Versique All the leadership traits which is the best? Starting a new role how should I lead? How do I lead a hybrid workforce?By George C Murray

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Coffee w/ George & Phil-Episode 32: Compensation & Reward with guest Scott Grausnick 24:13

3+ y ago24:13

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We ask Scott Grausnick President at Harbinger & Associates: Are you doing enough to retain talent? Developing a Post-Pandemic Pay Strategy How will reward strategies change after Covid?By George C Murray

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Coffee w/ George & Phil-Episode 30: February 19th: Big Disconnect-Dane Espegard 28:32

3+ y ago28:32

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Our Guest Dane Espegard-Author of the "The Dream Machine" talks about how business leaders and companies can help them get engaged with their teams and retain their talent. What is going on with this “Great Resignation”? What can I do on Monday and turn this exodus around? Preventing your best talent from leaving is simple, really. Tune in & Find o…

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Coffee w/ George & Phil -Episode 31: March 5th: Where is the Trust?- Susan Stone 23:57

3+ y ago23:57

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We talk with special guest Susan Stone, VP of Human Resource on "Where is the Trust" in business today and how it affecting turnover. Do most problems in business stem from a lack of Trust? How do you reestablish Trust when its lost? How is the Hybrid Workforce changing Trust in Business?By George Murray / Lenny Newman / Susan Stone

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A Duluth Family of Firsts: Recalling Racial Exclusion that Profoundly Changed to a Family Absolutely Embraced and Beloved in the Community 41:06

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EDUCATING EMPATHY- Podcast GUEST- Kai Carter recalls life growing up in Duluth Minnesota. Her family courageously and heroically paved the way for other families of color to be accepted in that community ultimately. You see, she comes from a Duluth family that represented many firsts in the community of Duluth in the 60’s. They were the first famil…

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Part 2: A Duluth Family of Firsts: Recalling Racial Exclusion that Profoundly Changed to a Family Absolutely Embraced and Beloved in the community 1:00:54

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EDUCATING EMPATHY- Podcast GUEST- Kai Carter recalls life growing up in Duluth Minnesota. Her family courageously and heroically paved the way for other families of color to be accepted in that community ultimately. You see, she comes from a Duluth family that represented many firsts in the community of Duluth in the 60’s. They were the first famil…

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Part 2: Social Justice, Higher Education & Policy Reflected on by a Civil Rights Pioneer with Dr. Lenneal Henderson 1:25:57

3+ y ago1:25:57

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April PODCAST GUEST- Dr. Lenneal Henderson recalls life growing up in a social justice minded family, elaborates on reasons behind serving at both HBCU’s and a traditional college concurrently, as well as his vast array of board service, through a lens of empathy! He gets candid about many things including Ukraine, the current tide in the sea of so…

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PART 1- Social Justice, Higher Education & Policy Reflected on by a Civil Rights Pioneer with Dr. Lenneal Henderson 1:09:57

3+ y ago1:09:57

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April PODCAST GUEST- Dr. Lenneal Henderson recalls life growing up in a social justice minded family, elaborates on reasons behind serving at both HBCU’s and a traditional college concurrently, as well as his vast array of board service, through a lens of empathy! He gets candid about many things including Ukraine, the current tide in the sea of so…

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Coffee w/ George & Phil - EPISODE 25: Overcome Your Fear, Guest Patrick Sweeney 28:20

3+ y ago28:20

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The Root of all Fear- What is Holding you back? Our Special Guest Patrick Sweeney Author of: Fear as Fuel tell us to: Scare Yourself and how to use Fear as FuelBy George Murray / Lenny Newman / Patrick Sweeney

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Part 2: Accessibility: A Focus on Ability vs Disability with Dr. Toby Tomlinson Baker 38:13

3+ y ago38:13

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GUEST- Dr. Toby Tomlinson Baker, Teacher Awarded Honoree for exceptional work is a Special Education Teacher, Professor, Board Member & Chair of the College Planning Committee- SissyMarySue Education Fund. This is a conversation of ability versus disability in terms of access, inclusion and accommodation. From a personal experience of growing up wi…

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Accessibility: A Focus on Ability vs Disability with Dr. Toby Tomlinson Baker - Part 1 57:07

3+ y ago57:07

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GUEST- Dr. Toby Tomlinson Baker, Teacher Awarded Honoree for exceptional work is a Special Education Teacher, Professor, Board Member & Chair of the College Planning Committee- SissyMarySue Education Fund. This is a conversation of ability versus disability in terms of access, inclusion and accommodation. From a personal experience of growing up wi…