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Tough Things First

Ray Zinn

Discipline, servant leadership, entrepreneurial success

business management & marketing

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15:10

Can the D.O.G.E. Do It?

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2024/12/08

It is called the Department of Government Efficiency and it doesn’t even exist yet. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray discusses the hope of D.O.G.E. and why it will require some very heavy lifting to see real change. Rob Artigo: A lot of changes have come up in the last month or so, and we’re going to have a […]

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13:43

Election Reaction, Overreaction?

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2024/11/30

The long and the short of the 2024 Presidential Election cycle and what it tells us about where we are as a country. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn gives his take. Rob Artigo: It’s been another long and exhaust… It’s weird, it’s been an election cycle that was both very long as it tends to be, […]

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12:16

Honesty vs. Integrity

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2024/11/20

It’s possible to be honest only sometimes, which makes integrity a full time job. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn discussing how honesty and integrity are different and how they may impact your reputation as a leader and coworker when applied disproportionately. Rob Artigo: Well, you have talked a lot about honesty on this show, also integrity, but […]

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17:06

AI email etiquette. How much is too much AI?

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2024/11/15

It is getting easier to instruct AI tools as a shortcut for sending out emails and social media posts, but when is it a misleading crutch? Ray Zinn discusses changing AI use and how to recognize the gray areas of using AI and calling it your own work. (Watch Video Podcast…) Ray Zinn: Good morning there, Rob. Rob Artigo: Well, […]

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7:19

Promote Yourself

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2024/11/06

Getting ahead at work is not complicated, but it does require effort. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn discusses the concept of hiring from within a company, and how to be the person who moves up. Rob Artigo: Good to be back. So let’s talk about promoting from within a company instead of seeking talent from elsewhere. Micrel, […]

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7:10

Real Success Requires Support

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2024/10/30

Entrepreneurs accomplish a lot by themselves. Fierce independence is a common trait, but why not work smarter, not harder? In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn details why going it alone isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Rob Artigo: Well, Ray, you write so much it’s hard to keep up, but one thing that you did right recently […]

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7:53

Are You a Good Leader?: A Self Assessment.

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2024/10/23

The benefit of self-awareness becomes evident when you put that knowledge into action and then evaluate if these actions are working. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn uses his extensive experience as a leader in business to explain why the habit of self assessment and reassessment is worth developing. Rob Artigo: In the Zen of Zinn one, we […]

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9:07

Division Doesn’t Pay

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2024/10/16

In business, we want to see the bottom line grow! But in the last few years wading into politics and the latest social trend is having the opposite effect on sales. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn explains the basic problem with divisiveness. Rob Artigo: Well, I noticed that some companies have recently come out and said they’re […]

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6:49

Unforced Errors

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2024/10/09

They are the errors that can do you in and you will have nobody to blame but yourself. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn defines what an unforced error is in the business word and what you can do to save yourself before they happen. Rob Artigo: Ray, I was reading Zen of Zinn 3, in fact, right […]

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11:26

Content is influence. Think it through.

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2024/10/02

Even if you have decided to shun social media, virtually every type of communication you use is a form of content creation. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn talks about ways we overlook our status as influences just because we don’t post videos of ourselves all the time. (Ironically, Watch Here…) Ray Zinn: Hi, Rob. Good to be […]

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8:53

Handling Opinions for the Best Results

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2024/09/25

Asked for an opinion or not, it seems most people jump at the chance to say what’s on their minds. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn discusses the ways opinions can go wrong, and how to make them go the right way. Rob Artigo: Often flipping through Zen of Zinn one, two, or three and things appeal to […]

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8:32

Investors and Their Roles

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2024/09/18

No matter the size of the investment or the investor group, cash infusions to boost your company will come with strings. In this Tough Things First podcast, offers some thoughts on how it works and what to expect. Rob Artigo: I recently read that Applied Digital, it’s a data center operator, their shares recently had soared like 65%. They said […]

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12:31

The Delusional Winning Strategy?

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2024/09/04

Money is not everything, but if you want it, are creative, and a bit delusional, you have a shot and being more than lucky. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn points out the difference between a healthy delusion and being downright crazy. Rob Artigo: You’ve probably heard of tennis star, Coco Gauff. [inaudible 00:00:17] she’s a major champion […]

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11:06

Political Violence Motives

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2024/08/21

The Democrat’s national convention kicked off in 2024 under the constant threat of violence over war in the middle east, but it’s not hard to figure out the motivations. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn discusses why violence can irrupt in politics and what to do about it. Rob Artigo: There’s something in the news business, when I […]

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12:17

The Why and When of Quitting.

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2024/08/14

“Loud quitting” is just foolish, but smart career moves can be a ladder to job satisfaction and success. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn talks about how changing jobs is a skill in itself, and future employers will follow the trail. Will it send a good or bad message? (Watch Video Podcast Here…) Rob Artigo: Well Ray, when […]

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9:40

Ethics is Your Business.

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2024/08/07

Did you know stealing a pen from your employer is embezzlement? It might not seem like a big deal, but what it says about you IS a big deal. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn discusses ethics and how little things become big things that create a negative workplace culture. Rob Artigo: Ray, interpersonal communications, which obviously we’re […]

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11:04

Common Sense Money

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2024/07/31

Depending on who you listen too, a recession is either already here or just around the corner. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn, who led a major tech company through good times and bad, discusses options for making your personal finances just as resilient. Rob Artigo: Ray, I don’t think it’s a stretch, I really don’t, that far […]

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10:53

Is College Worth the Cash?

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2024/07/24

The question is what has more value, the price of an education or work experience? In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn says one has an edge over the other. He’ll explain why smart choices will help you navigate these life decisions. Rob Artigo: I’m Rob Artigo, your guest host for this edition of the Tough Thanks First podcast. […]

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13:44

Circular Action is NOT Action

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2024/07/10

Running in circles pushing a cart full of goals will lead to two things. Exhaustion and a cart full of unfulfilled goals. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn explores the difference between action for action’s sake and action with purpose. (Watch the Video Podcast here.) Rob Artigo: Rob Artigo here, once again your host for this edition of […]

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12:27

Wages Have Consequences

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2024/07/03

Good or bad, a rise in wages results in reaction. The earner may first have more money, but prices follow and can wipe-out the gains. In this Tough Things First reality check, Ray Zinn explores a game that is less than zero sum when it’s forced. Rob Artigo: We once talked about kiosks. What we were talking about was […]

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