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Italian sodas are making a comeback, and Torani is at the forefront of it all! Check out what Anna Hezel at TASTE has to say about this nostalgic drink's return:

Richard A. Moran is best known for his series of humorous business books, beginning with the bestselling, “Never Confuse a Memo with Reality” which started the genre of "Business Bullet Books." Richard is also a well-known San Francisco-based business leader, workplace pundit, bestselling author, consultant, and venture capitalist. On this episode of the Everything Speaks podcast, Richard shares key tips from his new book, “Never Say Whatever.” Throughout the discussion, he emphasizes the impact of small decisions and how being intentional can change your life. Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/3LJVRhJ #decisionmaking #selfimprovement #personalgrowth #leadership

Torani, due to the leadership of CEO Melanie Dulbecco, hasn't conducted a single layoff in its 99-year history. Hear how she's achieved this unique accomplishment through multiple economic downturns:

When someone tells you to complete a task by “end of day,” does that mean the end of the workday in your time zone, their time zone, or at 11:59:59 pm? It is more important than ever to be specific in your communications in business as we continue to work in a digital world where our teams are not all in the same place. On this episode of the Everything Speaks podcast, we discuss the need for clear communications around deadlines and expectations. Plus, advice on how to be less vague when delegating tasks to your team. You can listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/3JzeZhl #businesscommunications #remotework #podcast

On this episode of Everything Speaks, I dive into Double Forte’s 2024 Trends Report. This solocast touches on generative AI and the quest for authenticity, embracing lifelong education, evolving workplace demographics, the growing urgency around sustainability, and brand quality and value. We’ve summarized and provided lots of other resources so you can go deep: https://bit.ly/3RwDqit

It's hard to believe the year is more than halfway over. We're reflecting back on our 2024 Trendwatch from December - How do you think we did? See the full resource at the link below.

Exciting changes are coming to San Francisco's Union Square, including the opening of the Redmint Wellness new location! 🌟⁠ ⁠ Check out San Francisco Business Times article on the future of the iconic district. #unionsquare #sanfrancisco #SupportSmallBusinesses

Every person on your team comes to your organization with their own story, own upbringing, own cultural context, own lexicon. What is innocuous to one person may be offensive and exclusionary to another. However, understanding and adopting inclusive language across a company is a challenge.. At the same time adopting inclusive language and continuing to evolve that shared company lexicon is the fastest way to operationalize inclusion and make everyone feel welcome. Much research has been done on the benefits of inclusive and diverse workplaces - the bottom line is they have significantly better retention rates and productivity (read performance) than more homogeneous and/or exclusionary (even if you don’t mean to) workplaces. In this episode of the Everything Speaks Podcast, I discuss the critical role language plays in shaping company culture and driving DEI initiatives. Creating a welcoming and accepting workplace is not only the right thing to do but also enhances productivity and employee retention. Both language and behavior are fundamental to a company's culture – the words you choose are just as important as your actions. If you do one thing today, take a few minutes to listen to this episode and learn how you can communicate more inclusively.: https://bit.ly/4ajneJJ #DEI #inclusivelanguage #companyculture #communication #unconsciousbias

This week, Dr. Akilah Cadet and Karen Catlin join the Everything Speaks podcast for the first-ever double-guest discussion! Dr. Akilah Cadet is the Founder and CEO of Change Cadet, an organizational development consulting firm that offers services that support embedding belonging into overall company culture, identity and strategy. Dismantling white supremacy through storytelling is at the core of her work as a leader, speaker, creative director, producer, writer, editor, co-owner of the Oakland Roots and Soul soccer teams, and author of White Supremacy is All Around: Notes From a Black Disabled Woman in a White World. Karen Catlin is a highly acclaimed author and speaker on inclusive workplaces. She has published four books: Better Allies®: Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces (2019), The Better Allies Approach to Hiring (2020), Belonging in Healthcare (2022), and The Better Allies Way: A Workbook for Being More Inclusive at Work (2024). In this episode, Dr. Cadet and Karen share their work toward inclusivity, meaningful change, allyship, and being an accomplice. They highlight the need for advocates to make their work continuous, and the importance of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. Both women share their take on allyship based on their lived experiences, and what they believe is the most impactful way to make a difference. You can listen to the full conversation here: https://bit.ly/4fhhfHO #allyship #inclusion #accomplice #culture