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Gnaw On This...

By: Ben Baker & Syya Yasotornrat
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If there is one thing that we have learned about business and life IT’S THAT PEOPLE ARE THE X FACTOR They constantly surprise us, both in amazing ways . . . And . . . NOT SO MUCH We’re Ben and Syya AND Welcome to GNAW ON THIS . . . BUSINESS BYTES This show is about the real-life things we ALL deal with EVERY DAY HOW they relate to business And HOW to make some sense out of our daily chaos WELCOME to the show!Copyright 2026 Ben Baker & Syya Yasotornrat Economics Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Stop Asking "How Are You" | The Art of Better Questions
    Apr 15 2026

    Most questions stop too early.

    This week, Ben and Syya dig into why curiosity is a skill, why we suppress it as adults, and what actually happens when you ask the second, third, and fourth question. Better questions lead to better answers, better clients, and better relationships.

    Learn more about Ben Baker at IamBenBaker.com

    Chat it up with Syya and the team at BrilliantBeamMedia.com

    📺 Produced by BBM

    #GnawOnThis #BusinessPodcast #CommunicationSkills #Entrepreneurship #ActiveListening

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    21 mins
  • Have You Mastered the Art of Saying No?
    Apr 8 2026

    Do you struggle with saying NO? While it is two simple letters, it's one of the hardest two letters for so many to say...and mean it.

    Ben and Syya ponder their experiences when they have and the painful memories of not setting boundaries at work.

    Gnaw On This Business Bytes | Real talk. Real business.

    Subscribe for 15-minute business conversations that challenge how you think and lead.

    Learn more about Ben Baker at IamBenBaker.com

    Chat it up with Syya and the team at BrilliantBeamMedia.com

    📺 Produced by BBM

    #BusinessPodcast #Communication #SayNo #LeadershipMindset #GnawOnThis

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    19 mins
  • Data Isn’t Enough: The Critical Role of Context
    Apr 1 2026

    “Survey questions often miss the nuance and context.”

    In this episode of Gnaw on This, Ben and Syya explore why data alone can be misleading and how human insight is essential for smart decision-making. From biases and question framing to the limitations of surveys and the risk of AI hallucinations, this conversation shows why numbers need interpretation and why leadership depends on context, not just statistics.

    If you rely on analytics, dashboards, or AI to guide your decisions, this episode is a must-watch because without human context, even perfect data can steer you wrong.

    Subscribe for 15-minute business conversations that challenge how you think and lead.

    Learn more about Ben Baker at IamBenBaker.com

    Chat it up with Syya and the team at BrilliantBeamMedia.com

    📺 Produced by BBM

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    18 mins
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