#644 Lee Safar: Your Team

This is a series called "Leading Yourself and Others in Uncertain Times" and is specifically focused on the uncertain times ahead economically, politically, and logistically (including supply chains). This series, hosted by MAP IT FORWARD Founder Lee Safar, is intended to inspire proactive action in leadership in relation to the anticipated challenges ahead.

In this 4th installment of this 5 part series, we're discussing the importance of your team - showing them respect, being transparent with them, helping them navigate mental health issues, and approaching conversations about working together over the challenging period ahead so that you all come out of this successfully.

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#643 Lee Safar: Inflation

This is a series called "Leading Yourself and Others in Uncertain Times" and is specifically focused on the uncertain times ahead economically, politically, and logistically (including supply chains). This series, hosted by MAP IT FORWARD Founder Lee Safar, is intended to inspire proactive action in leadership in relation to the anticipated challenges ahead.

In this 3rd episode of the series, we speak directly about inflation and how you can prepare your revenue streams and buy power to protect against inflation (or at the very least soften the blow) with specific examples for coffee roasters and cafe owners.

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#642 Lee Safar: The Impact

This is a series called "Leading Yourself and Others in Uncertain Times" and is specifically focused on the uncertain times ahead economically, politically, and logistically (including supply chains). This series, hosted by MAP IT FORWARD Founder Lee Safar, is intended to inspire proactive action in leadership in relation to the anticipated challenges ahead.

In this 2nd episode of the series, we consider the impact of the uncertain times ahead on your business and the people involved in it. Asking the question "How are the issues happening around me likely to impact my business" is a focal discussion of this episode.

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#641 Lee Safar: Understanding The Situation

This is a series called "Leading Yourself and Others in Uncertain Times" and is specifically focused on the uncertain times ahead economically, politically, and logistically (including supply chains). This series, hosted by MAP IT FORWARD Founder Lee Safar, is intended to inspire proactive action in leadership in relation to the anticipated challenges ahead.

In this first episode, Lee explores the importance of "understanding the situation" you are being faced with and the advantages for those who put the effort into gaining that understanding as uncertain times unfold.

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#640 Ahmad Aleidan: Climate Change, Economic, & Tea

Ahmad Aleidan is a specialty tea trader and owner of Bayan Tea (based in Kuwait). This is a 5 part series about the role of specialty tea in the modern cafe experience.

In this final episode of our series, Ahmad helps us understand the deep impact that climate change is having on the production and trading of tea and its flow-on global economic impacts.

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#639 Ahmad Aleidan: Geopolitics and Tea

Ahmad Aleidan is a specialty tea trader and owner of Bayan Tea (based in Kuwait). This is a 5 part series about the role of specialty tea in the modern cafe experience.

In this 4th episode of the series, Ahmad and Lee discuss the role that geopolitics plays in the production and trading of tea around the globe.

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#638 Ahmad Aleidan: How is Tea Traded

Ahmad Aleidan is a specialty tea trader and owner of Bayan Tea (based in Kuwait). This is a 5 part series about the role of specialty tea in the modern cafe experience.

In this 3rd episode of the series, Ahmad helps us understand how tea is traded globally as a commodity.

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#637 Ahmad Aleidan: Where Does Tea Come From

Ahmad Aleidan is a specialty tea trader and owner of Bayan Tea (based in Kuwait). This is a 5 part series about the role of specialty tea in the modern cafe experience.

In this 2nd episode of the series, we explore where origin story of tea, where it's grown, and the different types of teas that are produced.

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#636 Ahmad Aleidan: What is Specialty Tea?

Ahmad Aleidan is a specialty tea trader and owner of Bayan Tea (based in Kuwait). This is a 5 part series about the role of specialty tea in the modern cafe experience.

In this first episode of the series, Ahmad explains what specialty tea is and how it differentiates from commodity-grade tea.

Find out more and connect with Ahmad Aleidan or Bayan Tea here:

https://www.instagram.com/bayantea/

https://www.mybayantea.com/

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#635 Medina Ilyas: The Future of Arabic Coffee

This is the final episode in a 5-part series with Medina Ilyas exploring the traditions and preparation of Arabic Coffee. Medina is an entrepreneur and the author of the newly released book "The Art of Arabic Coffee" available now on her website and through Amazon.

In this 5th episode, Medina talks about the conservation of the future of preserving the heritage of Arabic Coffee.

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#634 Medina Ilyas: The Health Remedies of Arabic Coffee

This is the 4th episode in a 5-part series with Medina Ilyas exploring the traditions and preparation of Arabic Coffee. Medina is an entrepreneur and the author of the newly released book "The Art of Arabic Coffee" available now on her website and through Amazon.

In this 4th episode, Medina talks to us about the role spices like cardamom, cloves, saffron, and cinnamon play in different recipes created around different regions of the Middle East when preparing Arabic Coffee as specific health remedies. Many of these recipes are included in Medina's new book.

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#633 Medina Ilyas: The Rituals of Arabic Coffee

This is the 3rd episode in a 5-part series with Medina Ilyas exploring the traditions and preparation of Arabic Coffee. Medina is an entrepreneur and the author of the newly released book "The Art of Arabic Coffee" available now on her website and through Amazon.

In this 3rd episode, Medina explains the rituals and ceremonies involved in the preparation of Arabic coffee.

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#632 Medina Ilyas: The Art of Arabic Coffee

This is the 2nd episode in a 5-part series with Medina Ilyas exploring the traditions and preparation of Arabic Coffee. Medina is an entrepreneur and the author of the newly released book "The Art of Arabic Coffee" available now on her website and through Amazon.

In this 2nd episode, Medina takes us on an adventure of her new book about Arabic coffee and the incredible artwork involved in creating the book.

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#631 Medina Ilyas: What is Arabic Coffee?

This is the first episode in a 5-part series with Medina Ilyas exploring the traditions and preparation of Arabic Coffee. Medina is an entrepreneur and the author of the newly released book "The Art of Arabic Coffee" available now on her website and through Amazon.

In this 1st episode, Medina explains exactly what "Arabic Coffee" is, its origins, and how it differs from other coffee brewing methods like rakwa/Ibrik, espresso, filter coffee, etc.

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#630 Diego Baraona: The Future of Coffee Supply

This is the final episode of a 5-part series with 5th Generation El Salvadorian Coffee Producer Diego Baraona of the world-famous coffee estate - Los Pirineos. In this series, we'll be exploring the future of coffee production in El Salvador.

In this 5th episode of the series, Diego and Lee speak frankly about the future of the supply of coffee from El Salvador to the world, the hard decisions that need to be made to remain competitive, and the role that risk appetite will play in such uncertain times ahead.

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#629 Diego Baraona: The Next Generation of Coffee Producers

This is the 4th of a 5-part series with 5th Generation El Salvadorian Coffee Producer Diego Baraona of the world-famous coffee estate - Los Pirineos. In this series, we'll be exploring the future of coffee production in El Salvador.

In this episode of the series, we get insight into the shift in mindset and approach the next generation of coffee producers are expressing about the way they produce and supply coffee to the consuming end of the market.

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#628 Diego Baraona: Coffee Innovations in El Salvador

This is the 3rd of a 5-part series with 5th Generation El Salvadorian Coffee Producer Diego Baraona of the world-famous coffee estate - Los Pirineos. In this series, we'll be exploring the future of coffee production in El Salvador.

In this episode of the series, Diego explains the ways that producers in El Salvador are simplifying as a way of innovating to navigate the challenging times ahead for coffee producers globally.

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#627 Diego Baraona: The Challenges of Producing Coffee in El Salvador

This is the 2nd of a 5-part series with 5th Generation El Salvadorian Coffee Producer Diego Baraona of the world-famous coffee estate - Los Pirineos. In this series, we'll be exploring the future of coffee production in El Salvador..

In this episode of the series, Diego helps us understand the challenges coffee producers have been faced with over the past few years since the world was changed.

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#626 Diego Baraona: Producing Coffee in El Salvador

This is the first of a 5-part series with 5th Generation El Salvadorian Coffee Producer Diego Baraona of the world-famous coffee estate - Los Pirineos. In this series, we'll be exploring the future of coffee production in El Salvador.

In this episode, we explore the unique attributes of coffee production in El Salvador and its challenges.

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#625 Sarada Krishnan: The Future of Coffee Crops

This is the 5th episode of a 5 part series with Dr. Sarada Krishnan - Director of Programs for the Global Crop Diversity Trust and the Executive Director of the International Women's Coffee Alliance (IWCA). In this series, we'll explore agricultural food security pertaining to coffee crops.

In this 5th episode of the series, Sarada helps us understand the future of coffee agricultural crop stability, particularly in consideration of the unpredictability of ever-changing climate patterns and the economic uncertainty ahead.

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