Jared doesn't miss his appendix, Chris hates hospitals, and the two reflect on major "aha" moments in their respective leadership journeys and explore the opportunity in saying "No."

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Resources:

The Coaching Habit / Box of Crayons: https://bit.ly/2RTZ7sM

It Doesn't Have To Be Crazy at Work: https://basecamp.com/books/calm

What happens when a wholesale partner thousands of miles away flies in and speaks at your staff meeting? Sh**t pops off that's what. The crew at g&gbmore pair amazing breakfast sandwiches and coffee with high energy hospitality that's infectious and inspiring. Their contact email is [email protected], need we say more?

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Former World Barista Champion James Hoffmann has been commenting on the modern specialty coffee movement since 2004 and shows no signs of stopping now. He talks with Baca about tipping culture, sustainable and equitable green buying, wholesale coffee, big specialty coffee buyouts, and more. So many gems in this one - enjoy!

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James Hoffmann YouTube: https://bit.ly/2gekpSj

World Atlas Of Coffee: http://www.theworldatlasofcoffee.com/

Chris Baca Video Interview with James: https://bit.ly/2QileLJ

Being an effective leader isn't always what we imagine it to be. How can we use our own seemingly negative personality traits to our advantage to teach, learn, and grow? How can we practice what we ingest? Baca and JT unpack it for you.

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Where did these beautiful machines that make this lovely liquid come from? How do they work? Baca takes you on a magical journey through time and space to find out.

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Sources:

Smithsonian Article | https://bit.ly/2ACmOR9

Wiki | https://bit.ly/2FjrNcM

Gaggia | https://www.gaggia.com/legacy/

La Marzocco | https://bit.ly/2w7v8mb

Espresso Vivace Archives | https://bit.ly/2JZ3UWu

Prima Coffee | https://bit.ly/2QDpdQ3

You can effect change at every level. It's not always easy and doesn't always happen quickly, but don't discount your contribution.

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How do you go from working a lift in Tahoe to owning a coffee company with your brother? Brayden Estby from 11th Hour will tell you!

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11th Hour: https://eleventhhourcoffee.com/

11th Insta: https://www.instagram.com/11thhourcoffee/

Baca and Alex break down the new book from Basecamp aptly titled: It Doesn't Have To Be Crazy At Work.

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Pour over coffee - it's coffee and water but what else? Baca will tell you.

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You pick what's right for you - this is just us.

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