Best The Quantify Group Podcasts (2025)

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IELTS Reading: Plant thermometers 🌡️ 30:14

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6M ago30:14

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How Plants Sense Temperature – IELTS Reading Made Easy This episode breaks down a challenging IELTS Reading Passage about how plants use light and temperature to grow. I’ll guide you through the key ideas, explain tricky vocabulary, and help you answer the questions with confidence. Perfect for Band 6–8 students who want to improve comprehension, b…

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IELTS Reading: Music and the emotions 27:16

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In this lesson, you'll learn how to use the words you DON'T KNOW to get the right answers! It's a difficult Academic Reading Part 3, which contains several scientific terms that might cause confusion. But I will show you how IELTS uses these words for gapfills, and you'll learn the 6 'triggers' that indicate the answer. Get the full video lesson in…

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IELTS Reading: Maternity Allowance (Money Vocabulary Topic) 23:31

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This month, we've been exploring the huge topic of MONEY in the Members Academy. It comes up in ALL parts of the test, so in this lesson, we examine two very similar General Training Texts in order to learn more about the topic of government benefit systems and the allowances that you might be entitled to. Each country's benefit system is different…

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IELTS Reading: Forced Rhubarb 23:57

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This is a lovely reading about forced rhubarb: its history and how it is grown and harvested. There are 3 question sets: Matching Headings Multiple Choice Gapfill In this lesson you'll learn more about the general topic of FOOD and how this topic is tested in all parts of the IELTS test. Get the full lesson in the Bronze Academy on my website. http…

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IELTS Pie Charts - how to avoid making this common mistake 12:52

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Always check the title of a pie chart to make sure you're providing an accurate summary of the data.Pie charts show percentage and proportion, not numbers. Here's an example of a mistake that is very easy to make when you're under pressure.So practise plenty of pie charts before the test and get ready to use the language related to pie charts - lis…

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How to learn prepositions from IELTS Reading (The impact of climate change on butterflies) 30:00

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In this lesson, we'll analyse a Part 1 Reading text with the purpose of improving our understanding and use of prepositions. First, we go through the True, False and Not Given questions, followed by the Gapfill questions and then we go back to the first paragraph to analyse the prepositions. This is something that I recommend you do regularly - spe…

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IELTS Grammar snack: A shocking 97% 9:43

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Did you know that uou can use "a/an + adjective" before a statistic to express your reaction to the number? This technique adds emphasis and helps the listener or reader understand your perspective on the data. Examples: A staggering 95% of teenagers spend over 4 hours daily on social media. An alarming 62% of young adults report experiencing signi…

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IELTS Listening: A Science Experiment 26:21

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In this lesson you'll learn 5 IELTS Listening Tips that (I'm guessing) nobody told you about. Get the full lesson with bonus materials in the Bronze Academy on my website. https://ieltsetc.com/2024/10/5-ielts-listening-tips-nobody-told-you-about/

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Can I use personal pronouns in IELTS Writing? 18:37

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Get the free lesson on my blog: How to use personal pronouns in IELTS Writing. In this lesson, we look at ways of USING and AVOIDING personal pronouns in Writing Task 2 essays. You'll learn when to use "I", "we" and "you", and you'll get examples of how to avoid personal pronouns by using plurals, the passive voice, and more general language. https…

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IELTS Grammar: Quantifiers few, a few, little, a little 18:51

1y ago18:51

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If you really want to make a difference to your test score, stop practising grammar with useless examples that you'll never use in the IELTS test! In this grammar review we look at how to use few, a few, little and a little SPECIFICALLY FOR the IELTS test. You'll learn useful expressions that you can use in the Writing and Speaking Tests, and you'l…

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IELTS Reading: How animals keep fit 28:55

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In this lesson, you'll practise 3 reading question types while learning essential IELTS animal-related vocabulary items such as 'hibernation' and 'migration'. I also discuss differences between two summaries, which will help you use more formal language in the writing test e.g. to maintain fitness vs to stay fit. For example: (Advanced Summary) The…

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IELTS GT letter of request to a singer 16:03

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In this lesson we look at direct and indirect ways of asking for help. You will learn fixed expressions that you can use in any letter of request letter, and you'll also learn how to demonstrate flexibility with a variety of tenses when you 'give details of your musical activities'. Find the full lesson with models and interactive practice on my we…

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IELTS maps and plans (describing future changes) 24:15

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In this lesson, we look at how you can use Listening Test maps to improve the way you describe maps and plans in the Writing Test. In this lesson we'll cover How to talk about FUTURE changes How to avoid over-using 'going to' How to use the passive tense How to use the vocabulary of change related to maps We also review map prepositions, and we loo…

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IELTS Reading: The Fosbury Flop 29:54

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This is a talk-through of a General Training Reading Passage 3. The text tells the story of the 'Fosbury Flop', which is a high-jump technique developed by a 21 year-old university student from the USA called Dick Fosbury in the late 1960s. In this lesson, you'll practise Matching Information, Multiple Choice and gapfill questions. Get all my lesso…

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IELTS Listening Section 2: Tips for runners 🏃‍♀️ 20:01

1y ago20:01

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In this Listening Section 2 about tips for runners, you'll learn how to spot distractors in different question types such as matching people and multiple choice. Get the full lesson with 180+ more lessons in the Bronze Academy https://ieltsetc.com/2024/07/ielts-listening-matching-people-distractors/ Get the list of phrasal verbs to talk about hobbi…

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IELTS Reading: How tennis rackets have changed 🎾 22:29

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This is a talk-through of a Passage 1 Academic Reading text about tennis rackets (Book 19 Test 1). It covers 2 sets of questions (True, False, Not Given and Gapfill Summary). Full lesson notes and video available on my website and Members Academy.

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IELTS Writing: 9 tips for a Band 9 essay 30:24

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IELTS GT Part 1: Passport Applications and Airport Services 🛂🛄 20:25

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A quick look at TFNG and a less common type of Matching Headings. Get the full text here https://www.ieltsetc.com/2019/03/ielts-gt-reading-passports-and-airports/

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The Holistic Care of Entrepreneurs with Jace Mouse 39:49

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In this episode of Savage to Sage, host Daniel Fuller talks with Jace Mouse, CEO of GoDo, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and his company's role in employee financial wellness. The discussion pivots to the significance of focusing on vital tasks over urgent ones and embracing the company's highs and lows. They also examine the entrepreneuria…

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Transformative Insights on Creating Learning Organizations with Craig Overmyer 48:31

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In this installment of Savage to Sage, host Kyle Maloney talks with guest Craig Overmyer, an expert in executive coaching with an impressive career spanning two decades. They delve deep into the creation of a revolutionary culture of dignity in businesses. Throughout the discussion, the significance of a learning ecosystem where individuals are con…

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Quantifying Employee Engagement for Business Success with Zech Dahms 32:12

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In this installment of Savage to Sage, host Daniel Fuller is joined by guest Zech Dahms, co-founder of Achieve Engagement, to navigate the complexities of marrying employee engagement with concrete business outcomes. They dissect the struggle business leaders face when attempting to quantify the qualitative aspects of employee satisfaction and its …

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The future of arbitration: evolution or revolution? 30:31

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In this special episode of International Law Talk: Patricia Shaughnessy, Professor at Stockholm University and John Fellas, independent full-time arbitrator. The episode is a recurrence of John Fellas' speech ‘the future of arbitration: evolution or revolution?’, presented during the 20th Anniversary Conference of the International Commercial Arbit…

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The Power of Leading the Next Generation with Aaron Arnold 51:05

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In today's episode, we're sitting down with Aaron Arnold, executive director of Waukegan to College, for a deep dive into the critical role of leadership in addressing societal and mental health issues. We'll hear Aaron's candid discussion on embracing change, overcoming the challenges of delegating, and the role of self-regulation and stress manag…

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Building a Compassionate Startup: Insights from Justin Clifford 35:35

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This week on Savage to Sage, we talk with Justin Clifford, CEO of Bereave. In our conversation, he shares how he navigated through the multifaceted life of a startup CEO and mastered the art of context switching—from intense finance meetings to heartfelt customer conversations. Join us as we explore the balancing act of fatherhood with the demands …

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IELTS Reading: Crows and tools 🧰 34:17

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Quick tips to help you with the Speaking Challenge followed by a Reading Passage 2 about the tool-making abilities of crows (and what we have in common with them). True/False/Not Given. Get the full reading here https://www.ieltsetc.com/2018/11/ielts-reading-two-wings-toolkit/

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Crafting a Company That Outlives Its Founder with Josh Kanter 42:03

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In this episode of Savage to Sage, host Daniel Fuller welcomes Josh Kanter, the entrepreneur behind Leaf Planner, for a deep dive into succession planning and the legacy of entrepreneurship. They explore the intergenerational challenges and opportunities faced by family-owned businesses, Kanter's personal commitment to building a mission-driven com…

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Where We're Going in 2024 11:17

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Throughout society, we’re working toward actively creating space for our personal journeys within our work. And not for just pieces and parts of ourselves but for the whole individual. But to do so effectively, it takes intentionality. Intentionality of resources, intentionality of mindset, and intentionality of bringing all of the human experience…

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Making Space for Grief: What 2023 Taught Us 32:36

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At Savage to Sage, it’s our intention to grow and learn from one another as entrepreneurs. It’s why we do what we do with the podcast and at FullStack PEO. In this, it’s important to sometimes get personal. We always appreciate when others open up so we can all connect and learn, and feel it is our turn. With that in mind, I (Daniel Fuller), and my…

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Play Your Own Song with Ben Cooper, MBA 45:29

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Knowing what success means for you and those you care about will guide you as you build your business. But staying true to it can be a challenge. Your vision may change over time as your life changes. And it’s important to move with that. To discuss what it means to play your own song, I (Kyle) interviewed Ben Cooper, MBA, the Founder and Owner of …

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IELTS Reading: Stonehenge 35:40

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This is my walkthrough of an Academic Passage 1 about Stonehenge.Keyword before you listen:‘Winter solstice’ - the shortest day of the year (December 21st)Meaning: to stand stillThe solstice (combining the Latin words sol for “sun” and ‘sistere’ for “stand still”) is the point where the Sun appears to reach either its highest or lowest point in the…

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Handling Difficult Conversations with Glenn Dunlap 39:11

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As a business owner, it’s important to know where you stand both in your marketplace and in your business. It affects countless decisions you make, so gaining accurate information and holding difficult conversations have to happen. But the beauty is that entrepreneurs have the ability to face battles and make adjustments. To talk about all this, I …

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Quantifying International Disputes 31:11

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In this latest episode, Kiran Nasir Gore, Associate Editor of Kluwer Arbitration Blog, interviews Dr Herfried Wöss, Partner of Wöss & Partners. Herfried acts as an international arbitrator and counsel. The podcast ‘Quantifying International Disputes’ centers on the issues that arise in the context of damages and valuation analyses in international …

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Capturing the Heart of Your Business with Kurt Kersey 35:14

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When you aren’t able to fully articulate what you do and how you do it, marketing can be a struggle. And along with marketing to customers, marketing to attract the right team members can be tricky as well. Both come down to capturing the heart of your business. To explore this, I (Kyle) interviewed Kurt Kersey, the Founder, Owner and CEO of Thirty…

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Impact of Pillar II on Corporate Tax Incentives 40:46

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In this thought-provoking podcast, Vikram Chand, Professor of Law at the University of Lausanne and Brian Arnold, (co)author of International Tax Primer and Comparative Income Taxation, unravel the complexities surrounding Corporate Tax Incentives in the context of Pillar II, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the evolving gl…

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Combining Belief with Business with Mark Canada 22:47

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Combining belief with business can open doors that might otherwise be more difficult to access. But it isn’t without challenges. You’re often finding yourself blazing the trail where others haven’t yet ventured. To dive into this, I (Kyle) interviewed Mark Canada, an attorney, a missionary, and the Founder, President and CEO of Marketplace & Develo…

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Entrepreneurial Loneliness and Grit with Mike Reynolds 42:01

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Being an entrepreneur brings with it a special brand of loneliness. That’s why it’s incredibly important to create space for advice and support from others who can truly relate. It can sometimes mean the difference between success and failure. To expound on this, I (Daniel) interviewed Mike Reyolds, the CEO and a partner of Innovatemap. Among other…

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IELTS Listening 🌋: academic words you need for Part 3 30:54

2y ago30:54

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This listening about a research project contains several examples of ‘academic’ language (language related to studying at university) that you need to understand Listening Part 3. It's about a volcanic eruption, and is adapted from a Cambridge Past Paper (Book 18). Get the full lesson notes and video in the Bronze Membership on my website ieltsetc.…

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Not Just a Widget Factory with Mark McCorkle 26:30

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The complexity of business today cannot be overstated. Woven throughout that complexity is the need for businesses to excel in interactions. As entrepreneurs, we are in a unique position to align our product strategy with intentional insight. To explore this subject, I (Kyle) interviewed Mark McCorkle, the Founder and CEO of Inflection Point. Mark …

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Falling Into Business with Chenel Darby 29:51

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Not every person plans to start their own business far in advance. Sometimes an entrepreneur finds themselves falling into business and it turns out to be a rapid, amazing adventure and perfect fit. To talk about this, I (Kyle) interviewed Chenel Darby, the Population Health Coach of Franciscan Health and the Owner and CEO of Choice Wellness Compan…

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Overcoming Recovery Failure with Scott Kirchen 30:25

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Being an entrepreneur or owning a business doesn’t exclude you from personal struggles. We all face something that holds us back or trips us up. But having knowledge and resources to overcome those rough places keeps us moving forward. To explore this topic, I (Kyle) interviewed Scott Kirchen, the President of SMK Enterprises and the Founder of rJR…

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Solutions through Blockchain with Steven McKeon 42:41

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Blockchain is much more similar to AI than most people realize. The same hardware that is running blockchain can run AI. This has resulted in the line between the two becoming more and more blurred. And all of it is advancing more rapidly than any technology has before. In this episode, I (Kyle) interviewed Steven (“Mac”) McKeon, the Founder and CE…

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Difficulties and Loss as an Entrepreneur with Andrea Brummett 53:46

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There are many non-negotiables in being an entrepreneur and some of them are wonderful but some are painful. Things are piled on, and as we take ownership of so many personal and business things, the weight can become extremely heavy. In carrying this weight, entrepreneurs endure business wounds, whether obvious or subtle. To dig into this reality,…

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IELTS Listening: Elephant translocation 🐘 20:16

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This Part 4 Listening is all about moving elephants. In the lesson you'll learn about: using word prompts to keep your place using intonation and sentence stress to identify answers using spelling patterns and plurals to get the right answers The full transcript is available in the Bronze Membership on my website. https://ieltsetc.com/2023/10/ielts…

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Defining Moments of Risk with Scott Grotjan 24:48

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Confidence to take risks and step out is a must as an entrepreneur. But not everyone has it at the beginning. For many, it’s a process that evolves until courage and readiness meet in a magical moment of opportunity. To share his thoughts around defining moments of risk, I (Kyle) interviewed Scott Grotjan, the CEO of Silverback. Scott opened up abo…

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Being a Good Steward with Doug Allgood 39:18

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Being a good steward takes effort both in intention and execution. It must not simply be an ideal but be modeled. But how does one steward with excellence? What are the areas in which excellence should be displayed? To explore this, I (Kyle) interviewed Doug Allgood, President and CEO of Blackink IT. Among several concepts, Doug and I discussed why…

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The launch of the Unitary Patent package – Towards a truly European patent system 28:48

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The launch of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) is a momentous occasion for patent enthusiasts across Europe. With anticipation building for years, this new system promises to revolutionize patent litigation and enforcement. Gertie Schouten, Journalist, interviews Johanna Flythström, Partner at Roschier. Gertie and Johann discuss the popularity of the…

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Important Versus Urgent with Bruce Kidd 40:10

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You might be very busy but are you productive? Are you actually accomplishing things that will move your business forward? Are you winning but not truly winning? To dive into this interesting paradigm, I (Daniel) interviewed Bruce Kidd, the President of Kidd Consulting Group. A business sage, Bruce shared about the value of not winning, how activit…

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IELTS Reading: Forest Management 🌳 20:28

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This is a relatively easy Passage 2 from a Cambridge Past Paper, with 3 sets of questions [Matching Information, Categorising and Gapfill]. https://ieltsetc.com/2023/10/ielts-reading-forest-management/

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Relationally Focused with Brayton Deal 31:09

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A business that is relationally focused and authentic is positioned much better to thrive. But these terms are often thrown around without much in the way of a solid how. How do you build trust? How do you build relationships both inside and outside your organization? To dive into this topic, I (Kyle) chatted with Brayton Deal, the Founder and Pres…

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Untraditional Paths with Mark Duran 40:53

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As kids, we often think we know what we’ll be when we grow up. And some people do. They fall in love with a particular field and pursue it. Others find themselves meandering a bit more, as opportunities present themselves and interests twist and turn. Perhaps your journey in life and business looks similar. To talk about taking untraditional paths,…