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Tough Things First

Ray Zinn

Discipline, servant leadership, entrepreneurial success

business management & marketing

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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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11:21

What Kind of Leader Are You?

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2024/06/26

Effective leadership is about being a people person, not about people pleasing. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn wonders if a better understanding of your own leadership style can help you communicate better with different personalities. Ray Zinn: Hello there, Rob. Rob Artigo: Your idea was, what kind of leader are you? And I bet the listeners are […]

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13:14

Conservative vs. Liberal: Not politics, but people.

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2024/06/12

Diversity is a natural course of business. Not just in gender and race, but in thought. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn discusses the key differences between the proverbial left and right brains on the job. Rob Artigo: Now you’re someone who has run a diverse workplace at Micrel. You’ve ran it for decades, all walks of life […]

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11:59

Enemies of Innovation

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2024/06/05

The enemy of innovation comes in many different forms, but usually the goal is the same. To throw you off your game. As Ray Zinn tells us in this Tough Things First podcast, stifling innovation can take a whole company out. Rob Artigo: Let’s talk about this, ways in which innovation can be stifled in our businesses, in our organizations, […]

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10:04

Ruined by Mismanagement and Greed

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2024/05/29

Some train wrecks are easily seen coming down the tracks while others go off the rails because of bad drivers. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn discusses the faulty CEO who goes off the rails because their priorities get out of whack. Rob Artigo: Well, a company called Stability AI was sold to investors as a, quote, “Herculean […]

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14:52

U.S. Chips: A Race Against Monopoly?

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2024/05/22

The Chips and Science Act is supposed to lower silicon chip manufacturing costs, create jobs, and strengthen supply chains. It all started three years ago, but as Ray Zinn explores in this Tough Things First Podcast, China’s head start caught many by surprise. Rob Artigo: Hi, Ray. I was reading about this fresh influx of about $8.5 billion in… Ray […]

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16:51

Global Turmoil

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2024/05/15

Between global turmoil and more local chaos, how do you stay focused in life, and stay profitable in business? In this Tough Things First Podcast, Ray Zinn explores the finer points or knowing where to put your energy and what to avoid. (Watch Video Podcast) Rob Artigo: Well, 2024 has been marked by small but vigorous protests around the world […]

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10:38

Get Your Mojo Working

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2024/05/08

Many entrepreneur’s know when their mojo is working, but some people just do not know how to tap into it. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn offers a surefire way to find your mojo. Rob Artigo: Entrepreneurs at their heart are creative, ambitious people. Am I generally right when I say that? Ray Zinn: Absolutely. You have to […]

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