Most people can relate to the idea that advice is everywhere, it’s what you do with that information that matters most. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn explores the advice he values most and where you’re likely to find the best advice. Rob Artigo: I’m Rob Artigo, your guest host for this edition of the Tough Things First […]

Automation isn’t going away. As the use of AI technology and robotics seize ground once firmly occupied by the working class, is there a point of diminishing returns? In this edition of the Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn answers questions about what the future holds. Rob Artigo: Rob Artigo here again. Your guest host for this edition of the […]

Entrepreneurs develop over time through a variety of paths, but is there something different about a successful entrepreneur? In this edition of the Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn and guest host Rob Arigo break down what makes a successful entrepreneur. Rob Artigo: I’m Rob Artigo, your guest host for this edition of the Tough Things First podcast. Hi, Ray. […]

The give and take required for successful negotiation stymies the stubborn. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn and guest host Rob Artigo discuss fundamentals of negotiating and how to be successful even when you aren’t getting everything you want. Rob Artigo: Welcome back everyone to another edition of the Tough Things First podcast. I’m your guest host, Rob […]

Managers today might lead teams with Baby Boomers and Generation-Z members. How does a good manager lead such a diverse set of employees? Guy Smith: Hello and welcome again to another episode of the Tough Things First podcast, a weekly dive into management leadership and a bit of Silicon Valley as well. I’m your host this week, Guy Smith, and […]

Self help gurus may entice you to learn to say no, but is that going to really get you anywhere in business? In this Tough Things First Podcast, Ray Zinn says YES to answering the question. Rob Artigo: I’m Rob Artigo your guest host for this edition of Tough Things First, the podcast with Ray Zinn, the longest serving CEO […]

Dan Moshavi, the Dean of the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business at San Jose State University, chats with Ray Zinn, the longest serving CEO in Silicon Valley, about entrepreneurship education, what classes are important for entrepreneurs, why passion is critical for them, what are the key lessons of entrepreneurship they should embrace, and the mission of Ray’s ZinnStarter […]

How does, and how should, a business leader set expectations for employees? In this episode of the Tough Things First podcast, Silicon valley’s longest serving CEO discusses the public and private motivations employees have, and what a leader needs to consider. Guy Smith: Hello again, and welcome to another episode of the Tough Things First podcast. I’m your guest host […]

Automation could be a good thing for a company, but transparent cost cutting that frustrates your customers may backfire. Ray Zinn explores the value and risks of automation in this edition of the Tough Things First podcast. Rob Artigo: Rob Artigo here once again, your guest host for another edition of the Tough Things First podcast. I’m a writer and […]

How do front-line managers deal with millennial employees, who have a much different outlook on business+society than previous generations. Ray Zinn, who has led employees from boomers to millennials has some thoughts. Guy Smith: Hello once again, and welcome to the next episode of the Tough Things First podcast, where we get to chat with Ray Zinn, the longest serving […]