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Flight of the Monarchs: Jaime Rojo on Beauty and Conservation 31:01

منذ 3 أيام31:01

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National Geographic photographer and conservationist Jaime Rojo has spent decades capturing the beauty and fragility of the monarch butterfly. Their epic migration is one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles, but their survival is under threat. In this episode, Jaime shares how his passion for photography and conservation led him to document the monarchs’ journey. He and host Brian Lowery discuss the deeper story behind his award-winning images, one about resilience, connection, and the urgent need to protect our natural world. See Jaime's story on the monarch butterflies at his website: rojovisuals.com , and follow Brian Lowery at knowwhatyousee.com .…

منذ 24 يومًا 15:57

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"So often when things change, we worry. But then we're using the problem, not the change."

Managing a remote team is a new reality we have to embrace. A listener shared his concerns about managing a customer service team that transitioned to remote work back in March 2020 and has remained remote ever since. Managing a remote team still requires a organizational culture, consistency, and effective communication. Read the blog for more from this episode on ways to address the challenges and make sure teams remain effective and motivated.

Notable Moments

00:43 Evaluating Workplace Changes and Challenges

04:04 Effective Remote Team Communication

06:50 Return-to-Office Challenges and Decisions

12:20 Decide and Commit to a Plan that Aligns with the Goals

Resources

The Cockerell Academy

About Lee Cockerell

Mainstreet Leader

Jody Maberry

Travel Guidance

Magical Vacation Planners are my preferred travel advisors. Reach out to have them help plan your next vacation. You can reach them at 407-442-2694.

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#Disney #Entertainment #Animated Fiction #Careers #Business #Customerservice #Leadership #MBA #Jody Maberry #Lee Cockerell #IT Management

Managing a Remote Team

Creating Disney Magic

217 subscribers

published منذ 24 يومًا

MP3•منزل الحلقة

"So often when things change, we worry. But then we're using the problem, not the change."

Notable Moments

00:43 Evaluating Workplace Changes and Challenges

04:04 Effective Remote Team Communication

06:50 Return-to-Office Challenges and Decisions

12:20 Decide and Commit to a Plan that Aligns with the Goals

Resources

The Cockerell Academy

About Lee Cockerell

Mainstreet Leader

Jody Maberry

Travel Guidance

Magical Vacation Planners are my preferred travel advisors. Reach out to have them help plan your next vacation. You can reach them at 407-442-2694.

541 حلقات

#Disney #Entertainment #Animated Fiction #Careers #Business #Customerservice #Leadership #MBA #Jody Maberry #Lee Cockerell #IT Management

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Let People Solve Their Problems 24:50

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