Magic in the Room #152: Values: Ethics in Business with Guest Dr. Jeff Simmons
June 13, 2023
Dr. Jeff Simmons is a professor of business at Oklahoma Christian University. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Jeff and Chris discuss ethics and values in the workplace.
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Find Dr. Simmons at https://www.oc.edu/directory/dr-jeff-simmons
Credits:
- This episode of Magic in the Room was recorded remotely
- Music by Evan Grim. Find his music on
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