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Culture by Design: Building Values into the Systems that Run Your Business
HR MixtapeMay 05, 2026
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00:20:58

Culture by Design: Building Values into the Systems that Run Your Business

In this episode of the HR Mixtape, Dr. Shari Simpson speaks with Meghan Focht, Human Capital Director at Concurrency, about the intentional design of workplace culture. They discuss how to identify cultural strengths and weaknesses through values and behaviors, and how to implement systems that supp...

Week One Checklist: 6 Steps to Kickstart Your Internship Search
From Dorms to DesksMay 05, 2026x
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00:18:21

Week One Checklist: 6 Steps to Kickstart Your Internship Search

Start your summer internship search strong! Don't waste syllabus week. We break down the ultimate Week One Checklist to help you get hired fast. In this episode of From Dorms to Desks, discover how to beat the panic with six essential tasks. Learn to optimize your resume, leverage career services, a...

Jack Spencer, Founder at Freeflexer, What It Takes to Realize the Flexible-First Future of Work
Human CloudMay 05, 202600:50:06

Jack Spencer, Founder at Freeflexer, What It Takes to Realize the Flexible-First Future of Work

The flexible-first future of work is not a theory. It is already here. But the infrastructure to support it is not. Regulation is tightening across every major European market. Buyers are still trapped in three-month vendor analysis cycles. And the word "contingent" continues to undersell what is fu...

The U.S. Is Losing Control | Robert Pape on Iran, China, and the Escalation Trap
At the Water's EdgeMay 05, 202600:40:32

The U.S. Is Losing Control | Robert Pape on Iran, China, and the Escalation Trap

This is Part 7 of The Escalation Trap, an ongoing series with Robert Pape of the University of Chicago tracking the war with Iran in real time. This week, the Trump administration announced Project Freedom, an effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by escorting ships through the waterway. At the same...

How to Build Clarity, Energy, and Sustainable Performance with Madeline Davis Tully
Metta PerformanceMay 05, 2026x
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00:41:31

How to Build Clarity, Energy, and Sustainable Performance with Madeline Davis Tully

In this episode, Holly and Michael welcome former rower and current performance coach, Madeline Davis Tully to the pod to explore how high performers navigate career plateaus, leadership, and identity shifts in mid-career. The conversation unpacks why traditional success strategies stop working, how...

071: The LinkedIn Struggle Is Real—Here’s What to Do
SpeakEasy HRMay 04, 2026
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00:49:13

071: The LinkedIn Struggle Is Real—Here’s What to Do

In this episode, we sit down with James "JON" Keel to tackle a challenge almost every professional faces but few openly admit—LinkedIn can feel like a grind. From inconsistent posting to low engagement and uncertainty around what actually works, the struggle is real. Jon breaks down why most people ...