Author archive for Rob Artigo

  • Encouraging Without Exaggerating

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    http://toughthingsfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/Ray-Rob-Exageration-01.mp3Hoping for short memories may not be the best way to regain trust once it is shaken. In this...

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  • Econ 2026

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    http://toughthingsfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/Ray-Rob-Econ2026-01.mp3Is the question, “which end is up?” The nagging question is where will this economy end with all that...

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  • The Power of Quiet Competence

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    http://toughthingsfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/Ray-Rob-QuietCompetence01.mp3Flashy leadership fails long-term, even when it seems to be sailing along carefree much of the time. In this...

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  • Owning the Ugly Truth

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    http://toughthingsfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/Ray-Rob-Ugly-Truth01.mp3Yes, you can own the Ugly Truth by keeping your mouth closed, or own it by speaking up! In...

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  • Zen of Zinn Daily: Can You do Better?

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    http://toughthingsfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/Ray-Rob-ZenOfZinn3-01.mp3This time of year, many people around the world celebrate renewal, rebirth, and transformation. In this Tough Things First podcast,...

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  • Who’s on My Team?

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    http://toughthingsfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/Ray-Rob-MyTeam01.mp3“Who’s on my team?” goes right to the heart of what appears to be a verbal civil war in...

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  • Why Discomfort Drives Excellence.

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    http://toughthingsfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/Ray-Rob-Excellence01.mp3A comfortable chair and money in the bank can shorten your career. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray...

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  • Zen of Zinn Daily Soft Launch

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    http://toughthingsfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/Ray-Rob-ZennDaily01.mp3Ray Zinn is not just the Longest Serving CEO in Silicon Valley History, he’s a man that does not...

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  • Cultivating Grit Through Daily Rituals

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    http://toughthingsfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/Ray-Rob-CultivatingGrit01.mp3The smallest daily rituals can be transformational if not ignored. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn explores...

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  • Generational Gaps in Teams

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    http://toughthingsfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/Ray-Rob-GapsInTeams01.mp3Bridging divides between veteran executives and younger talent, emphasizing mutual respect to foster innovation without losing foundational principles. Join...

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  • Two Sides of the Interview

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    http://toughthingsfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/Ray-Rob-ZenOfZinn-TwoSides-01.mp3You might not think so, but interviewing a candidate for a job is not easier than being interviewed. In...

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  • Servant Leadership – Leading with Grace, Not Power

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    http://toughthingsfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/Ray-Rob-ServantLeadership-01.mp3In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn explores the often maligned idea that, when it comes to leadership,...

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  • Are Trump Accounts Worth It?

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    http://toughthingsfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/Ray-Rob-TrumpAccounts01.mp3A thousand dollars to open investment accounts for newborns. The hardest to change to make this a priority may...

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  • The Cost of Compromise on Core Values

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    http://toughthingsfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/Ray-RobCompromiseValues01.mp3Business leaders who foster a culture of gray areas are not great role models. In this Tough Things First...

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  • Building Resilience

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    http://toughthingsfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/Ray-Rob-BuildingResilience01.mp3You can build resilience in your life and business so that no matter how bad it gets, you are...

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