10 episodes
Tough Things First Ray Zinn
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4.5 • 8 Ratings
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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.
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Curiosity and Innovation
Early tech often seems like it solves a problem that doesn’t need fixing, but it can and does lead to sweeping change over time. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn discusses the nexus between curiosity and innovation and why they are inseparable. Rob Artigo: I’m Rob Artigo, your guest host for this edition of the Tough Things First […]
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Stress and Distraction for the Essential Leader
Things in life that we have to deal with include stress and distraction. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn says there are different degrees of stress and distraction and you have to know yourself to stay ahead and stress free. Rob Artigo: I’m Rob Artigo, your guest host for this edition of the Tough Things First Podcast […]
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The War Alternative.
From politics to road rage, there are all kinds of wars, but do they all need to be fought? In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn discusses conflict in our homes, communities, and abroad and how to seek alternatives to fighting. (Click Here to Watch on YouTube!) Rob Artigo: Welcome to the Tough Things First podcast, a special edition […]
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Self Calibration
The purpose of self calibration, like self awareness, is to improve your chances at success through recognizing, analyzing, and addressing your weaknesses. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn discusses how to self calibrate, who to trust with feedback and what to do with that knowledge. Rob Artigo: I’m Rob Artigo, your guest host for this edition of the […]
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Robotics and AI Coming for your Jobs?
In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn explores how robotics and AI have been around a long time. The pessimistic view, and the optimistic view have their points. But only one is really correct. Rob Artigo: I’m Rob Artigo here once again, your host for this edition of the Tough Things First podcast. I’m an entrepreneur in California. It’s […]
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How Self-Awareness Can Make You a More Consistent Leader.
How does an effective leader constantly calibrate his or herself and does it boost consistency? In this Tough Things First Podcast, Ray Zinn explores the value of self-awareness through a regular inventory of personal strengths and weaknesses. Rob Artigo: I’m Rob Artigo, your guest host for this edition of the Tough Things First podcast with Ray Zinn, the longest-serving CEO […]
Customer Reviews
Practical Advice and Right to the Point
I enjoy this podcast because I always get practical advice. Ray Zinn’s direct style allows each episode to pick a punch in just a couple of minutes.
Love it!
It’s great to hear wisdom from such a successful CEO and hear the best practices of corporate culture!
Love this point of view
There is an alternative to the VC route in Silicon Valley. Love it!!