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Tough Things First

Discipline, servant leadership, entrepreneurial success

business management & marketing

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Cultivating Grit Through Daily Rituals

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2026/02/27

The smallest daily rituals can be transformational if not ignored. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn explores the idea that what do everyday, when you least feel like it, builds grit unlike anything else. Rob Artigo: Ray, I know this is a rhetorical question for you because I know the answer already in advance, but I’m going to […]

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10:53

Generational Gaps in Teams

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2026/02/25

Bridging divides between veteran executives and younger talent, emphasizing mutual respect to foster innovation without losing foundational principles. Join Ray Zinn, the longest serving CEO in Silicon Valley history for answers. (Watch Now On YouTube…) Rob Artigo: This is a special edition of the Tough Things First Podcast, Ray. It is available on video. If listeners want to watch it, they […]

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7:54

Two Sides of the Interview

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2026/02/21

You might not think so, but interviewing a candidate for a job is not easier than being interviewed. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn explains the process from both sides. Rob Artigo: This is a quote from page 46 of Zen of Zinn, your book, page 46, and here it is: “When looking for a job, are you […]

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9:09

Servant Leadership – Leading with Grace, Not Power

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2026/02/17

In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn explores the often maligned idea that, when it comes to leadership, kindness and positive reinforcement are more effective at persuasion and achieving desired results than an iron fist. Rob Artigo: You have been an example of servant leadership leading with grace, not power. That’s part of your philosophy. In your book, The […]

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10:01

Are Trump Accounts Worth It?

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2026/02/12

A thousand dollars to open investment accounts for newborns. The hardest to change to make this a priority may lie with the parents. Is it worth it? Why Ray Zinn says the answer is simple in the Tough Things First podcast. (Watch Now…) Rob Artigo: Ray, the Trump Accounts, we’ve been hearing a lot about them lately because they’ve just […]

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10:18

The Cost of Compromise on Core Values

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2026/02/10

Business leaders who foster a culture of gray areas are not great role models. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn discusses the dangerous game of compromising your values. Ray Zinn: Hello there, Rob. Rob Artigo: Ray, leaders often face intense pressure to compromise on core values like integrity or honesty. Whether it’s inflating metrics for investors, or overlooking ethical […]

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10:47

Building Resilience

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2026/02/05

You can build resilience in your life and business so that no matter how bad it gets, you are ready. Ray Zinn knows a thing or two about navigating rough seas even when it seems nearly impossible. Rob Artigo: At Micrel as CEO for so many years, your company was thriving in uncertain times, not just a survivor, it was […]

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13:36

Integrity: The Ultimate Competitive Advantage

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2026/02/03

Integrity isn’t just an idea of basic ethics. As Ray Zinn tells us, in this Tough Things First podcast, a real commitment to integrity is a competitive advantage that leads to greater profits in business and benefits in life. (Watch Video Rob Artigo:.. Ray, we have a great topic today. Integrity as the ultimate competitive advantage. So many leaders face […]

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7:52

The Assessment Paradigm

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2026/01/28

Taken from a page of Ray’s book Zen of Zinn 3, in this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn discusses how honest assessment is the difference between gambling and investing. Rob Artigo: Ray, let’s turn to page 89 of Zen of Zinn 3, your book in the series of three books. Page 89, and this is what it said, very […]

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8:37

Creating Your Culture

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2026/01/21

In this Tough Things First podcast with Ray Zinn, Ray looks at what creating a personal culture does for the people around you and what it really means for you. Ray Zinn: Hello, Rob. Rob Artigo: You had the idea of talking about culture and suggested that people should define their culture. For starters, you asked the question, who do […]

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8:36

Overcoming Fear

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2026/01/07

Fear of risk, fear of danger, fear of going it alone. Fear can be healthy, but it can also hold us back. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn explores the most important factor in overcoming fear. Rob Artigo: Ray, many people are held back by fear. I know this personally, and I’ve had times in my life where […]

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A Lasting Legacy

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2025/12/31

When you just start out in life, you may think very little about how you will be remembered. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn discusses why that approach may lead to very little legacy at all. Rob Artigo: One thing you do at this podcast, and your books, and everything that you’re doing is you’re creating a lasting […]

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What Does it Mean to be Equal?

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2025/12/24

Some people believe equality and equity are the same thing. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn dives into what equality really means. Rob Artigo: … We fairly recently did a podcast on so called equity and inclusion. So, let’s turn our attention to what it actually means to be equal. Are we talking about equal outcomes like wealth, status, […]

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The “Yes Principle” as Conflict Resolution

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2025/12/03

Workplace conflicts are going to happen and the word “yes” can produce remarkable results to help your teams grow. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn explores the toughest workplace conflicts and the “Yes Principle.” Ray Zinn: Hi, Rob. Good to be with you today. Rob Artigo: Sure. Let’s talk about creative teams and managing conflict because there’ll be […]

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8:39

Success Not Buzzwords

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2025/11/19

You have your “bandwidths”, your “synergies” and your “lean-ins,” to name a few and what do they all have in common? They are cliche’ and overused. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn says you need to cultivate a growth mindset, not a worthless vocabulary. Ray Zinn: Hello, Rob. Good to be with you today. Rob Artigo: We’ve seen […]

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9:05

Don’t be Bamboozled, Get the Facts

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2025/11/05

The world of information is transforming at light speed, and getting sucked into a misinformation vortex is a constant problem. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn says, “Just the Facts, Ma’am.” Rob Artigo: Ray, looking at page 26 of your first Zen of Zinn book, Zen of Zinn one. It says, you wrote this, “Get it right and […]

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Leadership and Ai

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2025/10/30

Will Ai help develop a new generation of leaders or turn human brains off to the idea of decision-making with out it? In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn explores the nature of this serious question. Rob Artigo: Got a good topic here, Ray. Let’s dive into how emerging technologies like AI are reshaping leadership roles like decision-making and […]

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13:49

80 Hours a Week?

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2025/10/22

Work life balance. Is it a recipe for long term success, or a surefire way to fail? In the Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn counters the case made by some enormously successful CEOs. (Watch Now on YouTube) Ray Zinn: Hello, Rob. Good to be with you today. Rob Artigo: Well, Ray, this is a special edition of the Tough […]

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Career Transitions

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2025/10/09

Change is the one constant. Handling it is a skill in itself. Ray Zinn has seen his share and you can benefit from that experience. Ray Zinn: Hi Rob. Good to be here today. Rob Artigo: Great to be back, Ray. Job changes, industry shifts, entrepreneurial leaps, what do these all have in common? They’re all big changes, right. They’re […]

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Leading With Emotional Intelligence

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2025/10/01

Leading with emotional intelligence is a major part of success in any leadership role. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn outlines what is at the heart of developing this difficult skill to master. Rob Artigo: We have talked at length on this show about your management style, walking around, getting to know employees, and you’ve written about it […]

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