Tough Things First

Ray Zinn
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Tough Things First

Voted a "top ten Silicon Valley podcast" by both Startup Basecamp and The Six Fifty, and a "top 25 Silicon Valley podcast" by Urban Marketplace. Ray Zinn, Silicon Valley's longest serving CEO, discusses entrepreneurship, leadership, executive management, humanistic business and more. Zinn, a Silicon Valley legend, started Micrel Semiconductor without venture capital, and ran it for 37 years, 36 of those profitably. Zinn's insights in disciplined management, the value in all people, corporate culture and true leadership are guiding lights for anyone working for a better future.

Épisodes

  1. -4 J

    Are You a Good Leader?: A Self Assessment.

    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 […]

    8 min

  2. 16 OCT.

    Division Doesn’t Pay

    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 […]

    9 min

  3. 9 OCT.

    Unforced Errors

    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 […]

    7 min

  4. 2 OCT.

    Content is influence. Think it through.

    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 […]

    11 min

  5. 25 SEPT.

    Handling Opinions for the Best Results

    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 […]

    9 min

  6. 18 SEPT.

    Investors and Their Roles

    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 […]

    9 min

  7. 4 SEPT.

    The Delusional Winning Strategy?

    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 […]

    13 min

  8. 21 AOÛT

    Political Violence Motives

    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 […]

    11 min

  9. 14 AOÛT

    The Why and When of Quitting.

    “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 […]

    12 min

  10. 7 AOÛT

    Ethics is Your Business.

    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 […]

    10 min
  • 10 épisodes

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À propos

Voted a "top ten Silicon Valley podcast" by both Startup Basecamp and The Six Fifty, and a "top 25 Silicon Valley podcast" by Urban Marketplace. Ray Zinn, Silicon Valley's longest serving CEO, discusses entrepreneurship, leadership, executive management, humanistic business and more. Zinn, a Silicon Valley legend, started Micrel Semiconductor without venture capital, and ran it for 37 years, 36 of those profitably. Zinn's insights in disciplined management, the value in all people, corporate culture and true leadership are guiding lights for anyone working for a better future.

Informations

  • Création
    Ray Zinn
  • Années d’activité
    2016 - 2024
  • Épisodes
    10
  • Classification
    Tous publics
  • Copyright
    © Ray Zinn
  • Site web de l’émission
    Tough Things First

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