Best Will Ramey Podcasts (2025)

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Medieval Wills and Testaments with Robert A. Wood 28:38

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One of the difficult truths of life in the Middle Ages is that death was never far away. While the vast majority of medieval people owned far fewer possessions than we do today, they were just as concerned with making sure everything was taken care of according to their wishes before they passed. This week, Danièle speaks with Robert A. Wood about …

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On the latest episode of The Soccer Hour, Ted talks about the great crowd at Levi's Stadium last Saturday, the loss to LAFC, while looking ahead to the final four games, and the Quakes' ability to punch ... 43:51

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On the latest episode of The Soccer Hour, Ted talks about the great crowd at Levi's Stadium last Saturday, the loss to LAFC, while looking ahead to the final four games, and the Quakes' ability to punch their ticket. Then he chats with Calen Carr of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV to preview Saturday's game, and Joey Zanaboni, the radio play by play vo…

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On the latest episode of The Soccer Hour, Ted talks frustration after Saturday's loss to St Louis, where the team sits in the standings heading into these final few games, then chats with Neil Sika of ... 43:50

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On the latest episode of The Soccer Hour, Ted talks frustration after Saturday's loss to St Louis, where the team sits in the standings heading into these final few games, then chats with Neil Sika of MLS Season Pass, and then is joined by Marvell Wynne, now podcasting with San Diego FC, who San Jose faces on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener f…

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The New Work Team: Human-AI Collaboration | Ep.094 9:08

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Today we'll break down the secrets behind effective Human-AI collaboration, revealing how it can lead to groundbreaking achievements, especially in creative tasks. But beware, not all collaborations are created equal—sometimes the magic lies in knowing when to rely on human intuition over AI's analytical prowess. So, grab your seat and get ready to…

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Forensic Medicine and Death Investigation with Sara Butler 49:24

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Everyone loves a good medieval whodunit, but how did real people investigate homicides in the Middle Ages? What did they look for? And how did they decide if a person’s death was an unfortunate accident or foul play? This week, Danièle speaks with Sara Butler about forensic medicine, and how death investigation was conducted in medieval England. Yo…

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Quiet Cracking | Ep.093 6:31

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In today's episode, we'll shine a light on what quiet cracking really is, what causes it, and, most importantly, how you as a team leader can address it before it affects your team's dynamics. Imagine being equipped with the knowledge to spot these silent disruptions early and the tools to mend them, fostering a stronger, more connected team. As we…

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On the latest episode of The San Jose Earthquakes The Soccer Hour, Ted goes over San Jose's path to the playoffs, previews Saturday's game with Tyler Terens of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, and talks USMNT ... 43:50

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On the latest episode of The San Jose Earthquakes The Soccer Hour, Ted goes over San Jose's path to the playoffs, previews Saturday's game with Tyler Terens of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, and talks USMNT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cumulus Media San Francisco

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History in Flames with Robert Bartlett 46:08

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Part of the reason a lot of people figure nothing much went on during the Middle Ages is because we’ve lost a whole lot of sources telling us what actually did happen. Through malice and misfortune, medieval manuscripts have been destroyed in their thousands. So, how do we know what may have gone up in smoke? And what can we do to keep our beloved …

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Hidden Talent in Reluctance to Lead | Ep.092 12:29

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When you think of a high-potential leader, what comes to mind? Confident? Decisive? Outgoing? Always ready to step up? Now—what if we told you that some of the best leaders… are actually reluctant? Let’s talk about what Reluctance to Lead, or RTL, really means—and why recognizing this hidden talent could change the way we develop leaders. Let's div…

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Æthelstan, First King of England with David Woodman 48:31

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On September 4, 925 – 1100 years to the day this episode is released – King Æthelstan was crowned at Kingston-upon-Thames. Æthelstan is most often talked about in the context of the famous Battle of Brunanburh, but maybe we should remember him instead as the first king of England. This week, Danièle speaks with David Woodman about Æthelstan’s life,…

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On the latest episode of The San Jose Earthquakes The Soccer Hour, Ted goes over the critical path ahead for San Jose as they push towards the playoffs, and breaks down many storylines surrounding the ... 43:50

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On the latest episode of The San Jose Earthquakes The Soccer Hour, Ted goes over the critical path ahead for San Jose as they push towards the playoffs, and breaks down many storylines surrounding the team with Kasey Kazliner of Quakes Epicenter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cumulus Media San Francisco

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On the latest episode of The San Jose Earthquakes The Soccer Hour, Ted goes talks about the Earthquakes form heading into the game against Austin, and then previews the match with Lloyd Sam of MLS Season ... 43:50

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On the latest episode of The San Jose Earthquakes The Soccer Hour, Ted goes talks about the Earthquakes form heading into the game against Austin, and then previews the match with Lloyd Sam of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, and then chats with Lincoln Rose, the radio play by play announcer of Austin FC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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Solve Problems with Divergent Thinking | Ep.091 13:25

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What is divergent thinking? You’ve likely heard the phrase: “Think outside the box.” But what does that actually look like at work—and how can you train yourself or your team to do it, consistently? Today we get into the practice of divergent thinking: how to intentionally generate a variety of ideas to solve problems creatively and effectively. Di…

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Robert DeVere, Royal Favourite with James Ross 50:00

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When the power of an entire kingdom rests in the hands of just one man, it’s both incredibly valuable and incredibly dangerous to be that man’s bestie - and the legacies of royal favourites tend to retain the taint of contemporary snark. So, maybe it’s about time we take a second look. This week, Danièle speaks with James Ross about the life of Rob…

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How To Overcome First Impression Bias | Ep.090 12:03

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Today we are exploring how first impression bias clouds our judgment at work—and what you can do about it. Whether you're hiring, leading, collaborating, or evaluating, understanding this bias will help you make more thoughtful, fair, and accurate decisions. Let's dive in!By Dr. Will Ramey

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Joan of Arc with Deborah McGrady 59:54

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Maid, hero, heretic, saint - Joan of Arc is one of the most fascinating figures of the Middle Ages. This week, Danièle speaks with Deborah McGrady about Joan’s incredible life and death, her voice, and her complex and enduring legacy. You can enrol in Danièle's online course Calamity and Change: An Introduction to the Fourteenth Century at https://…

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On the latest edition of The Soccer Hour, Ted goes over Sunday's 2-1 loss to San Diego, hears the reaction from Head Coach Bruce Arena and midfielder Noel Buck, and then chats with Jamie Watson of MLS ... 43:50

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On the latest edition of The Soccer Hour, Ted goes over Sunday's 2-1 loss to San Diego, hears the reaction from Head Coach Bruce Arena and midfielder Noel Buck, and then chats with Jamie Watson of MLS Season Pass who will be calling this upcoming Saturday's game at Houston. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How To Overcome The First Year of College Stress | Ep.089 14:53

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Are you ready to start your first year of college? Today we are diving into how to manage the stress that comes with all of that transition. Starting college is a major milestone—and for many students, it’s a mix of excitement, pressure, and uncertainty. You’re not alone if you feel overwhelmed. The first year of college is a huge life transition, …

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Medieval Love Letters with Ad Putter and Myra Stokes 42:30

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The people of the Middle Ages were no strangers to Cupid’s arrows, and just like us, they loved a good love letter. But in a world where literacy rates were far below what they are today, who was writing their most heartfelt feelings down? And how do we know? This week, Danièle speaks with Myra Stokes and Ad Putter about where we find love letters,…

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On the latest episode of The Soccer Hour, Ted goes over Saturday's big win over Vancouver, previews Sunday's first ever matchup against San Diego, and gets into post game reaction from Head Coach Bruce ... 43:50

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On the latest episode of The Soccer Hour, Ted goes over Saturday's big win over Vancouver, previews Sunday's first ever matchup against San Diego, and gets into post game reaction from Head Coach Bruce Arena, and game winning goal scorer, Preston Judd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Flex Your Meta Skills to Increase Your Influence | Ep.088 15:58

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Let’s get honest: You don’t need a title to be a leader—but you do need influence. Today we’ll explore where and how to flex your meta skills to increase your informal influence across your organization. You’ll learn how to lead through complexity—even without formal authority—by using your awareness, your network, and your ability to inspire other…

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Marco Polo and his World with Sharon Kinoshita 48:04

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He's one of the most popular figures in all of medieval history, and his book was a bestseller for literally centuries. So what do we know about the life and times of Marco Polo? This week, Danièle speaks with Sharon Kinoshita about why Marco travelled so far, what sort of detail he wanted to share with his readers, and what was going on in the wor…

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On the latest episode of The San Jose Earthquakes The Soccer Hour, Ted goes over the squad as they gear up for the final nine games of the season, currently one point out of the playoffs. San Jose hosts ... 43:50

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On the latest episode of The San Jose Earthquakes The Soccer Hour, Ted goes over the squad as they gear up for the final nine games of the season, currently one point out of the playoffs. San Jose hosts Vancouver on Saturday night from PayPal Park at 730pm. Catch the broadcast on 810 KSFO. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Build Your Confidence as a Middle Manager | Ep.087 18:45

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You’re not alone. That voice of self-doubt? It’s called impostor syndrome. And it shows up loud when you’re managing from the middle—juggling direction from above with leadership below. Let’s quiet that voice. Not with empty affirmations—but with facts, tools, and tactics that build real, earned confidence. Today you’ll learn how to identify the un…

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On the latest episode of The Soccer Hour, Ted goes over the loss in Salt Lake, hears postgame reaction from Head Coach Bruce Arena, and replays an interview with Preston Judd. 43:50

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On the latest episode of The Soccer Hour, Ted goes over the loss in Salt Lake, hears postgame reaction from Head Coach Bruce Arena, and replays an interview with Preston Judd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cumulus Media San Francisco

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How to Deal with Difficult People | Ep.086 17:52

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Today we’re taking on how to deal with difficult team members. You’ll get clear tactics to build your confidence, reduce the overwhelm, and start turning around disruptive behavior. You’ll learn how to address issues early, keep your cool, and bring your team back together without sacrificing your standards. Let’s Dive In!…

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Episode 300! 48:20

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This week, in celebration of Episode 300, Danièle answers your questions on everything from Hastings to hose, with a couple of surprises along the way. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists And join on This is History's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thisishistory and use the code 'glassking' to ge…

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On the latest episode of The Soccer Hour, Ted goes over last Saturday's game in Seattle, talks about what went right, and what went wrong, hears postgame reaction from Preston Judd, and Bruce Arena, and ... 43:51

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On the latest episode of The Soccer Hour, Ted goes over last Saturday's game in Seattle, talks about what went right, and what went wrong, hears postgame reaction from Preston Judd, and Bruce Arena, and then previews Saturday's game with Mark Rogondino of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How to Lead People for the First Time | Ep.085 15:03

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Over 50% of first-time managers are rated as ineffective by their team. Not because they are bad people, but because no one showed them how to lead. Today you’ll learn how to lead people for the first time by equipping yourself with the right mindset, communication habits, and practical leadership skills. You'll walk away knowing how to avoid commo…

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The Soccer Hour 7-17: “On this weeks edition of The Soccer Hour, Ted chats with Jamie Watson and Josh Eastern of MLS Season Pass on AppleTV” 43:50

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“On this weeks edition of The Soccer Hour, Ted chats with Jamie Watson and Josh Eastern of MLS Season Pass on AppleTV” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cumulus Media San Francisco

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Vikings Behaving Reasonably with Robert Lively 43:48

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If you asked the average person how Vikings solved their problems, they probably wouldn’t say through lawyers. And yet, early Scandinavian people were sticklers for due process. This week, Danièle speaks with Robert Lively about how a person became a Viking lawyer, what the process was for solving disputes, and how fixing bad behaviour worked in th…

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How to Handle a Toxic Boss | LDP Ep.084 16:47

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What do you do when the person causing the most stress at work… is your toxic boss? When leaders mistreat others—through micromanagement, intimidation, manipulation, or outright hostility—it doesn’t just hurt morale. It can wreck team performance, erode trust, and drive people out the door. Today I’m helping you learn how to recognize toxic leaders…

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Elephants and Ivory with John Beusterien 49:58

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Elephants were known throughout most of the medieval world, even if most people had never encountered one, themselves. In bestiaries, elephants are praised for their long memories, intelligence, and monogamy. And, of course, their ivory. This week, Danièle speaks with John Beusterien about elephants and ivory in medieval China and Spain, including …

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On the latest episode of The San Jose Earthquakes The Soccer Hour, Ted goes over the team's recent play in MLS and the Open Cup, gets into postgame reaction from Head Coach Bruce Arena after Tuesday night ... 43:37

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On the latest episode of The San Jose Earthquakes The Soccer Hour, Ted goes over the team's recent play in MLS and the Open Cup, gets into postgame reaction from Head Coach Bruce Arena after Tuesday night's Open Cup loss to Austin, and then previews Saturday's match visiting Minnesota with Kyndra De St. Aubin of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. See omn…

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How to Seek Feedback | LDP Ep.083 13:20

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Want to improve your performance, be ready for the next step in your career, or hit that eval out of the park? Then you’ve got to seek feedback. Today I’m sharing how and where to seek high-quality feedback to accelerate your leadership growth and improve your team dynamics. Let’s Dive In!By Dr. Will Ramey

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Royal Grief in Medieval Iberia with Nuria Silleras-Fernandez 56:45

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For three medieval Iberian queens, grief - and the way they expressed it - had immense and far-reaching consequences. This week, Danièle speaks with Núria Silleras-Fernández about what grief and widowhood were "supposed" to look like, how grief and madness were thought to be intertwined with love, and how the grieving women in the famous Isabella t…

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On the latest episode of The San Jose Earthquakes The Soccer Hour, Ted talks about the Saturday draw against LA, maximizing the remainder of the home schedule, and then chats with Quakes forward, Preston ... 43:50

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On the latest episode of The San Jose Earthquakes The Soccer Hour, Ted talks about the Saturday draw against LA, maximizing the remainder of the home schedule, and then chats with Quakes forward, Preston Judd, then previews Saturday's game against New York with Red Bulls radio play by play voice, Matt Harmon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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Where to Focus: Process or Outcomes | LDP Ep.082 13:53

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There is a good bit of debate on where to focus your team – the process to get work done or the outcome they produce. Today I’m sharing the pros and cons of focusing on process versus outcomes—and how to choose the right focus based on your team’s environment and the challenges ahead. Let’s Dive In!By Dr. Will Ramey

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Mysterious Manuscripts with Garry Shaw 55:07

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There are several famous examples of mysterious medieval writing, including the so-far unbreakable Voynich Manuscript. So, what secrets were medieval people trying to hide? And why? This week, Danièle speaks with Garry Shaw about who was encrypting their manuscripts, the codes they used, and the centuries of attempts to crack the Voynich Manuscript…

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How to Close Your Empathy Gap | LDP Ep.081 18:54

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Today we’re discussing empathy, a crucial leadership ability. You’ll learn how empathy fuels effective leadership and discover five powerful exercises to build it—so you can connect deeper, lead stronger, and close the gap. Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I don’t get why they’re reacting like that”? That disconnect—that moment where you can…

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Johannes Gutenberg with Eric White 52:06

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There are a lot of gamechanging inventions that shifted the trajectory of the Middle Ages, but one machine managed to hit at just the right time and place to create a massive enterprise in medieval Europe, with consequences that touched the entire globe: Gutenberg's printing press. This week, Danièle speaks with Eric White about Johannes Gutenberg’…

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Participative Leadership: Everyone's Involved | LDP Ep.080 16:16

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What happens when people help make the decision? They don’t just go along with it—they stand behind it. Participative leadership isn't about saying yes to everyone. It’s a strategic move to tap into the full potential of your team—if you do it right. Today you’ll learn how to apply participative leadership principles to involve your team in decisio…

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Inventing the Renaissance with Ada Palmer 55:55

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Given that the term literally means “rebirth”, the Renaissance throws some not-so-subtle shade on the period that comes before it. So, where did the idea of the Renaissance actually come from? And was it truly a golden age? This week, Danièle speaks with Ada Palmer about Petrarch, Machiavelli, atheism, and how we should look at the period formerly …

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Get Your Team to Own It | LDP Ep.079 17:05

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We want our team to be committed to the work we do. Sometimes we aren’t quite sure how to get our teams to own it. Today, we’ll explore how to generate collective ownership in your team by developing accountability, trust, and teamwork. Let’s Dive In!By Dr. Will Ramey

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Saint Thomas Becket with Michael Staunton 57:16

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It's one of the most notorious political assassinations in history: the murder of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket. The story of two friends who became bitter enemies in a struggle between church and state that drew in some of the most powerful people from all over medieval Europe. So, how did a pretty ordinary kid from London end up as …

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On the latest episode of The San Jose Earthquakes Soccer Hour, Ted goes over the Earthquakes first half of the season, and chats about everything we've seen from San Jose throughout the first half with ... 43:35

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On the latest episode of The San Jose Earthquakes Soccer Hour, Ted goes over the Earthquakes first half of the season, and chats about everything we've seen from San Jose throughout the first half with Kasey Kazliner of Quakes Epicenter. Our first half review continues next week, as the Earthquakes don't return to action until June 13th, at Portlan…

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How To Gain Trust at Work | LDP Ep.078 15:23

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When you lead, you have to be trustworthy and trust is built over time. How you show up day after day, the words you speak, the actions you take, all shape if your team will trust you. Today you’ll learn three essential components of trust—Competence, Character, and Caring—and how to apply them to lead high-trust, high-performance teams. Let’s Dive…

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5-29 On the latest episode of The Soccer Hour, Ted goes over Wednesday's win in LA, then chats with Josh Eastern of MLS Season Pass, and then preview St Louis with Joe Zanaboni, their radio play by play ... 43:30

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On the latest episode of The Soccer Hour, Ted goes over Wednesday's win in LA, then chats with Josh Eastern of MLS Season Pass, and then preview St Louis with Joe Zanaboni, their radio play by play voice ahead of Saturday's fixture at Energizer Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Medieval Infancy with Julie Singer 47:42

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One of the most celebrated moments in childhood is when a person utters their very first words, stepping over a brand new threshold of communication. And from that moment on, all bets are off. This week, Danièle speaks with Julie Singer about what medieval people thought about infancy in general, how literary children could be vehicles for truth an…

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How LEGO® Serious Play® is Changing Team Development | LDP Ep.077 16:50

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Tired of the same old surface level conversations and lack of knowledge retention from your team development event? Today you’ll discover how LEGO Serious Play, a hands-on, experiential, and constructivist approach, is reshaping team building to teach leadership skills and build stronger, more positive team dynamics. Let’s Dive In!…