Best Michael G Neece Podcasts (2025)

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Leading with Kindness: The New Strategy for Team Retention with Michael G. Neece 50:16

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Your team isn’t underperforming—they’re quietly quitting with Micheal G. Neece No, not the TikTok trend. We’re talking about your brilliant people—the ones with ideas that could transform your business—but instead of speaking up, they’re silently checking out. Not because of money. Not because of workload. But because of a broken culture that’s inv…

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Tracy Hooper on Transforming Leaders with Confidence, Courtesy, and Kindness 41:32

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Tracy Hooper, founder of The Confidence Project and former TV anchor, joins Our Future is Kind Podcast to reveal how confidence, courtesy, and kindness can elevate your leadership and personal connections. From corporate clients like Nike and eBay to one-on-one coaching, Tracy helps professionals overcome self-doubt, build presence, and speak with …

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Protect What You’ve Built: The Smart Way to Integrate Legal, Tax & Business Planning with Chris Papin 53:19

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The Smart Way to Integrate Legal, Tax & Business Planningwith Chris Papin Most small business owners think their LLC protects them. Spoiler alert — it probably doesn’t. In this episode of Marc Haine Live, we’re tackling one of the most expensive mistakes entrepreneurs make: running their business with their legal, tax, and financial advisors workin…

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How to Break Through Business Ceilings By Scaling With Purpose with Micheal Schoenberger 51:17

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Can you be the Exception Everyone Talks Aboutwith Micheal Schoenberger Most businesses hit growth ceilings. You know the feeling—you’re working harder than ever, but the business stalls. Revenues plateau, your team burns out, and momentum fizzles. Break through, and you thrive. Fail to, and your business starts to slip backward. 🛎 In this episode M…

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Effective Recruitment Doesn't Have to Be Hard with Kyle Patrick Smith 56:08

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Effective Recruitment Doesn't Have to Be Hardwith Kyle Patrick Smith Recruiting feels like rolling dice with your payroll—and more often than not, you come up snake eyes. You burn money on ads, ghost top talent, and end up hiring people who look great on paper but disappear faster than a donut in the breakroom. 🛎 In this episode, Marc sits down wit…

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How to Stop Chasing Change and Start Leading It with Stephen Shapiro 47:33

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How to Lead Through Uncertainty with Confidencewith Stephen Shapiro Are you chasing change like a caffeinated squirrel during nut season? Let’s face it—most business leaders are stuck in "reactive mode." A new trend? Pivot. A new competitor? Pivot. A new TikTok dance? You guessed it—pivot. But what if all this flailing is what’s actually breaking y…

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The Future of Work Is Kind--Nicole Yelsey and KindWorks AI 31:16

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The Future of Work Is Kind--Nicole Yelsey and KindWorks AI Can kindness be your company's secret weapon? Nicole Yelsey, COO and Co-Founder of KindWorks AI, joins Our Future is Kind to share how AI can make teams more collaborative, connected, and kind. Nicole breaks down how their AI agent Beni helps teams practice micro-kindnesses throughout the w…

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The Real Reason Leaders Burn Out—and How to Stop It with Darci Ecker-Popiel 48:08

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Emotional Contagion: What You Feel, Your Team Feelswith Darci Ecker-Popiel Why Do Smart Leaders Fall Apart Under Pressure? Ever felt like your brain short-circuits the moment the pressure’s on? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Most performance failures in business aren’t about bad strategy—they’re about overloaded nervous systems. In this ep…

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Next Gen Succession: Avoiding the Family Business Trap with Dr. Doug Gray 48:02

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Family Business, Big Problems: Fix Your Succession Planwith Dr. Doug Gray Is your family business built to last — or are you gambling it away with unclear succession? Too many family-run businesses wait until it’s too late to pass the baton. The result? Confusion. Power struggles. Stalled growth. And sometimes…a complete implosion of legacy. In thi…

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Reset Your Life with Kindness, Faith, and Sisterhood with Shantell Thomas and Teki Best 55:23

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What if a 40-day video challenge among friends became a transformational book on kindness, faith, and healing? Host Michael G. Neece welcomes Shantell Thomas and Teki Best, co-authors of "The 40 Day Reset," to this joyful and heartfelt episode of Our Future is Kind Podcast. Shantell and Teki open up about the deep friendships behind the book, the p…

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Everyone Has Worth: Ethics, Empathy, and Kindness in Finance with Damion McCloud 48:12

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Everyone Has Worth: Ethics, Empathy, and Kindness in Finance with Damion McCloud Michael welcomes Damion McCloud, a Senior Analysis Data Manager in the banking industry and a proud Wharton graduate, to discuss ethics, empathy, and building a more just and kind future. From navigating the high-stakes world of finance to caring for his mother with di…

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The Secret to Solving Business Chaos with Reuven Shelef 48:34

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How to Solve Business Problems with Claritywith Reuven Shelef Feeling stuck in a mess of business problems that won’t quit? You might not have a leadership issue… you might have a tangled one. 🛎 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, we welcome Reuven Shelef, Founder and CEO of OUT OF THE BOX Consulting and the creator of the Untangling Complex Challe…

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Why Hard Work Won’t Scale Your Business: The Mindset Shift You Need with Peter Kovacs 47:01

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Scaling Made Simple: Shift Your Thinking, Grow Your Businesswith Peter Kovacs Are you leading your business, or is it leading you? If you’re stuck in the daily grind, drowning in decisions, and wondering why your business isn’t scaling the way it should—this episode is for you. In this power-packed conversation, serial entrepreneur and executive co…

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From Bullied Students to Burnt-Out Staff--How Kristi Trader Heals Communities 58:01

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What happens when we treat people with true kindness—not as a buzzword, but as a measurable, actionable framework? In this powerful episode of Our Future is Kind, Michael sits down with Kristi Trader, author, speaker, and founder of Embody Kind, who shares her deeply rooted wisdom from 20+ years working with teams, schools, and community leaders ac…

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Business with Heart - Angus Pryor on Marketing and Philanthropy 48:07

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In this episode of Our Future is Kind Podcast, Michael speaks with Angus Pryor, founder of Dental Marketing Solutions, international speaker, and philanthropist. Angus takes us through his multifaceted career—from drumming and diplomacy to pharmaceutical sales and digital marketing—and shares the deeper motivation behind it all: serving others with…

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From Stuck to Scaling: The Momentum Mindset with Chip Higgins 54:02

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The Real Reason New Companies Failwith Chip Higgens Half of all small businesses fail within five years. Half. That’s not a statistic—that’s a wake-up call. In this episode of Marc Haine Live, Marc sits down with Chip Higgins to tackle one of the biggest, most expensive problems facing small businesses today: the failure to generate and sustain mom…

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How to Lead Multicultural Teams with these hidden Keys to Team Success with John McGraw 53:38

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Hiring International Talent? Here’s What You’re Missing with John McGraw Miscommunication at work costs U.S. businesses $2 trillion a year—and diverse teams are especially at risk. In this episode of Marc Haine Live, cultural clarity expert John Edward McGraw reveals how small businesses can avoid communication breakdowns, retain diverse talent, an…

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Human Summit Advisor Jon Pinney on Radical Authenticity and Spreading Messages of Kindness 36:23

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In this episode of Our Future is Kind Podcast, Michael sits down with Jon Pinney, a life coach, identity architect, and the founder of Valltees--a positive apparel brand that helps people spread joy and connection through simple, powerful messages. Jon shares his moving journey of spending 20 years in the closet, learning to love himself, and creat…

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The Hidden Cost of Frustration: What It’s Really Costing Your Business with Andrew Oxley 54:44

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How much is frustration costing your business?with Andrew Oxley Frustration—it’s not just a bad day. It’s a flashing neon sign that something is broken. And if you’re ignoring it, your business is bleeding money. In this episode of Marc Haine Live, Marc sits down with executive coach and author Andrew Oxley, who reveals how most leaders completely …

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Scaling with Trust: A Business Growth Essential with David Miller 49:28

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Grow Beyond the Numbers: Trust, M&A, and the $10M Mistakewith David Miller How do you scale a company using something as intangible as trust? And what happens when you don’t? Most business owners know how to track sales and manage expenses. But what if the real growth catalyst isn’t on your spreadsheet? In this episode of Marc Haine Live, we dive i…

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Melody Ann Owen on Publishing for a Kinder Future 41:19

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Melody Ann Owen, founder of Author Nation, joins Michael to discuss storytelling, kindness, and helping nonfiction authors create a lasting legacy. From surviving a traumatic childhood to helping experts publish books with heart, Melody shares how curiosity, mercy, and courage shape her life and work. 🚀🚀🚀 Connect with Melody Ann Owen 🚀🚀🚀 https://Au…

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Inclusive by Design: Using Data & AI to Help Humans Thrive with Dr. Serena Huang 56:59

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Creating Cultures Where People Thrivewith Dr. Serena Huang What if the thing that’s killing your team’s productivity isn’t your budget, your tools, or your business model… but your blind spot? In today’s episode of Marc Haine Live, we welcome Dr. Serena Huang—international speaker, teacher, and self-proclaimed “Data and AI Whisperer for Employee Th…

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Nicole J. Phillips: Why Kindness is Contagious 48:46

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Meet Nicole J. Phillips. She is a speaker, author, chaplain, and host of The Kindness Podcast. She joins host Michael G. Neece to talk about the power of reframing your thoughts, practicing kindness during crisis, and her move from North Dakota to North Carolina after a major life shake-up. Nicole opens up about her early battles with depression, h…

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Jill Lublin on The Profit of Kindness and Building Meaningful Visibility 28:42

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In this episode of Our Future Is Kind, Michael welcomes Jill Lublin, international speaker, media coach, and bestselling author of The Profit of Kindness. Together, they unpack what it means to consciously choose kindness every day—at home, in business, and in the broader world. Jill shares the story behind her globally attended Kindness Circles, w…

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8 Principles That Help Entrepreneurs Outlast the Competition with Dr. Neri Karra Sillaman 52:32

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Why Most Businesses Fail—and What Immigrant Founders Do Differentlywith Dr. Neri Karra Sillaman Let’s face it: new businesses don’t make it past year five, and the ones that do often compromise values to survive. In this episode of Marc Haine Live, Dr. Neri Karra Sillaman—refugee-turned-entrepreneur and author of Pioneers—shares hard-earned insight…

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The Business Case for Kindness - Linda Cohen on Leadership, Legacy, and a Joyful Future 41:32

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Linda Cohen, the Kindness Catalyst, shares how compassion and connection are not only human essentials but strategic business advantages. From workplace leadership to personal rituals of joy, this episode will recharge your heart and reframe your sense of impact. Kindness challenge: • Choose one small, intentional act of kindness today—like helping…

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How to Build a Culture of Breakthroughs, Not Burnout with Ted Santos 50:52

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How to Create Breakthroughs and Transform Culture with Disruptive Leadershipwith Ted Santos Most companies want innovation. Few know how to truly create it. 🛎 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, Marc is joined by Ted Santos, creator of the Disruptive Leadership Model, to unpack why most innovation fails and how intentional chaos might be your bigge…

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Why Are Good Workers Quitting So Fast? with Twyla Onderka 41:49

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Revive and Thrive at Work, Fix Burnout, Toxic Work Culture & Employee Disengagementwith Twyla Onderka Are negative attitudes, burnout, and high turnover draining your business? Is your team disengaged? Do you feel like you’re constantly losing your best employees—and worse, your customers? You’re not alone, and today’s episode of Marc Haine Live is…

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Rachel Rowan on Kind Leadership, Trans Allyship & Workplace Humanity 34:25

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In this deeply personal and thoughtful episode of Our Future Is Kind, Michael welcomes Rachel Rowan, Chief of Content at the leadership consultancy founded by Kristen Hadeed. Together, they explore what it means to build workplaces where people truly feel they belong—and how those environments transform not just productivity, but lives as well. Rac…

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How to Lead a Multigenerational Team Without Losing Your Mind with Michelle Pascoe 57:07

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The Hidden Cost of Generational Miscommunicationwith Michelle Pascoe Leading across generations isn’t a soft skill—it’s a survival skill. Today’s workplaces are a multi-generational mix of Boomers, Millennials, Gen Z, and yes—even the occasional Gen X manager still pretending frosted tips are cool. The result? Miscommunication, unmet expectations, …

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How to Stop Workplace Chaos: A Leader’s Guide to Managing Difficult People with Mark McPherson 1:01:53

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Mastering Difficult Conversations: A Playbook for Leaderswith Mark McPherson Are you dealing with workplace drama that’s draining your time, energy, and patience? You’re not alone. In this episode of Marc Haine Live, we dive into one of the biggest leadership challenges—handling difficult people and mastering tough conversations. Whether it’s an un…

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Lesa Edwards on Job Search, Leadership, and Building Kinder Workplaces 40:02

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In this episode of Our Future Is Kind, Michael welcomes Lesa Edwards, certified executive coach, master resume writer, and host of The Exclusive Career Coach and The Exclusive Career Podcast. With warmth, clarity, and humor, Lesa shares her approach to transforming careers through intentionality, emotional intelligence, and setting healthy boundari…

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Why Your Brain is Blocking Your Business Goals with Mitch Weisburgh 46:04

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Stop Sabotaging Your Successwith Mitch Weisburgh Is your brain sabotaging your success? You’re not alone—and it’s costing your business big time. Quitting, blaming, lashing out—these aren’t just bad habits. They’re expensive reactions rooted in how we’re wired. In this episode of Marc Haine Live, I sit down with Mitch Weisburgh—author, educator, an…

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The ROI of Kindness Brian Biro on Leadership and Breakthroughs 52:21

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Michael sits down with America's Breakthrough Speaker, Brian Biro for a high-energy conversation on transformational leadership, the science and strategy behind kindness, and how humility and gratitude can elevate individuals and organizations alike. Brian shares the four W's that turned a struggling hospital unit into a model of excellence, his vi…

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Ending the Era of Incidental Leaders with Jennifer Jensen 37:28

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Three Shifts to Transform Your Leadership Stylewith Jennifer Jensen Is your leadership pipeline leaking talent, engagement, and cold hard cash? You’re not alone. In this episode of Marc Haine Live, we tackle one of the most expensive problems in business today: promoting top performers into management roles without actually training them to lead. T…

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How Joy Can Heal the World Shari Alyse on Truth, Presence and Kindness 36:47

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What if joy isn't something you find, but something you practice? In this uplifting episode, Michael welcomes Shari Alyse—TV host, bestselling author, and America's Joy Magnet—to explore the deeper truth behind lasting joy. Shari shares her five pillars of joy (connection to self, others, nature, creativity, and purpose), her daily joy rituals, and…

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How Real Leaders Actually Build Loyalty, Guaranteed! with William Charles Davis 49:05

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Lead Without Just Managingwith William Charles Davis Is leadership really that complicated? Or have we just made it harder than it needs to be? 🛎 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, leadership expert William C. Davis reveals why 78% of Americans believe we’re in a leadership crisis—and what it takes to fix it. About William With nearly 40 years of …

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Everyone is Needed | Dr. Alison Thompson on Volunteering Without Fear 34:10

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In this episode, we feature Dr. Alison Thompson, a full-time global humanitarian and founder of Third Wave Volunteers. She shares her remarkable journey from Wall Street and filmmaking to disaster zones around the world. What began as a response to 9/11 became a lifelong mission: to bring light—literally and figuratively—to areas affected by crisis…

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How to Attract and Keep Great People in 2025 with Kevandre (Dre) Thompson 52:49

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How to Hire for Retention, Not Regretwith Kevandre Thompson Are you tired of hiring great people, only to watch them walk out the door six months later? 🛎 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, talent acquisition expert Kevandre “Dre” Thompson reveals how to stop the revolving door and build talent pipelines that perform—while creating cultures where …

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Turn Managers into Leaders: Practical Steps for Real Impact with Kathy Andrews 44:28

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Turn Managers into Leaders: Practical Steps for Real Impactwith Kathy Andrews How often have you sent your managers to a workshop, only to see them return with a fancy workbook that gathers dust on their shelf? How often have you invested in leadership development, expecting it to build stronger leaders, only to find that… well, nothing really chan…

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How Kindness Heals Burnout--Lara Heacock on Leading with Care and Accountability 32:57

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What if being kind could save you from burnout—and help you lead better? In this episode, Michael sits down with Lara Heacock, a leadership coach who fuses kindness and accountability to help people show up more fully at work and at home. Lara shares her personal journey through burnout, the healing power of micro-kindnesses, and how therapy, self-…

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How Generational Gaps Are Costing Your Business with Mary Cooney 51:51

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Transform Workplace Culture Through Generational Engagementwith Mary Cooney Companies are bleeding money—and not because of a bad quarter or an industry shake-up. No, this financial drain is self-inflicted. Every year, businesses lose up to $1 trillion (yes, with a “T” 💰) due to turnover, disengagement, and teams that just can’t seem to get along. …

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Boost Employee Engagement with Playful Leadership with Chris Marshall 51:14

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Unlock Creativity: Why Playfulness Matters at Workwith Chris Marshall Is workplace stress, burnout, and employee disengagement costing your business more than you realize? 🛎 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, we sit down with Chris Marshall, a leading Behavioural Scientist and founder of The Playfulness Institute, to uncover a surprising solution …

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Nikki Groom: Leading with Authenticity and Building a Kinder Future 33:58

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In this episode, Michael Neece sits down with Nikki Groom, CEO of Raised Voices, to explore the power of authentic leadership and personal branding for speakers. Nikki shares how showing up as your true self creates deeper connection and impact, and how slowing down to practice curious compassion can transform conflict into understanding. They disc…

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The 9 Superpowers of Successful Business Leaders with Ron Szekely 45:34

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Mastering Leadership: Building a Profitable and Predictable Businesswith Ron Szekely Why is it that some businesses seem to run like a well-oiled machine while others feel like they’re duct-taping everything together to survive? If you’ve ever looked at your team and thought, ‘Why does it feel like I’m herding cats instead of leading a high-perform…

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How to Reignite Focus in Your Remote Team with Steven Puri 58:43

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How to Build Healthy Remote Workdayswith Steven Puri Remote and hybrid teams are here to stay—but are yours thriving or just surviving? 🛎 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, guest Steven Puri—tech entrepreneur and former Hollywood executive—shares powerful, actionable strategies to help leaders and teams regain focus, improve well-being, and unlock…

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Why Workplace Culture Is Killing Your Results with Tina Cantrill 52:29

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Workplace Culture Isn’t HR’s Job: It’s Yourswith Tina Cantrill Too many businesses treat culture like it’s an HR side quest—something to “get around to” between performance reviews and pizza parties. But when culture is left to drift, the real cost adds up: toxic behaviours, disengaged teams, slow execution, and burned-out leaders. 🛎 In this episod…

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Dina Meyers Explores Justice, Equity, and Kindness in Live Entertainment 45:03

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Dina Meyers Explores Justice, Equity, and Kindness in Live Entertainment | #LiveEntertainment In this episode, Michael Neece welcomes Dina Meyers, a live entertainment expert who shares insights on kindness and respect in a challenging industry. She highlights honoring all roles and building trust through kindness. Dina discusses advocating for her…

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Leadership in the Age of AI: Turning Fear into Opportunity with Scott Wright 46:29

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How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming the Future of Workwith Scott Wright Is Your Workplace Ready for the AI Revolution? Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work—faster than most organizations are prepared for. But here’s the catch: it’s not just about implementing the latest tools. It’s about addressing the human side of AI ad…

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Three Ways to Boost Team Engagement Today with Tanya Doucet 37:51

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Building Cultures That People Want to Stay Inwith Tanya Doucet Struggling with employee retention, engagement, and a toxic culture? You’re not alone—and you’re not powerless. 🛎 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, we welcome Leadership Coach and Executive Program Facilitator Tanya Doucet (“Coach T” / “The Leadership Queen”) to unlock the true leader…