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As a leader with more than 25 years of global leadership experience, I have seen first-hand how the best leaders can inspire people to fulfill their purpose and passion, while the worst leaders can quite literally ruin someone's potential and path. Join me every week for a few sips of leadership tips to help you become a better leader by first conquering the hardest person to lead: you. For more about me, visit www.karlynnholbrook.com

Karlynn Holbrook


    • Jun 1, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 178 EPISODES

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    Sippin' in SYNC with Robin Nathaniel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 68:37


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! I had the honor to sip with the inspiring TEDx Speaker Robin Nathaniel. Robin has a story of resilience, creativity, and reinvention. Beginning his career as a musician, Robin's artistic roots laid a unique foundation for his journey. This experience in music, with its emphasis on connection and storytelling, naturally paved the way for his transition into the professional world of social media. Living by the motto "Connect. Create. Contribute," he aims to inspire a wave of positive transformation. I learned so much from him and appreciate his authenticity, vulnerability, and simple yet powerful framework for driving human connection in an increasingly digitally-connected world. 

    This Sip is Bananas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 29:25


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! B-A-N-A-N-A-SSavannah Bananas, that is! Just read Jesse Cole's Book, "Fans First" and a lot of great leadership potassium in there. With some inspiration from Walt Disney and PT Barnum, grab a cup, and let's sip on his 5 E framework and how it can help make us all more a-peeling leaders. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Sipping with the Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 12:05


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Show of hands: Who hated group projects in school? Most of us would shoot our hands in the air immediately. But isn't the workplace one giant, daily, group project? Let's sip on how we can make our daily grind a better version of the dreaded group project. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Coffee with Younger Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 26:15


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Inspired by the trend on Linkedin, I decided to reflect on what I would say to my younger self about what I've learned and the choices that made me. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    It's Your Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 18:46


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Shame and guilt do not belong in the toolbox of a leader - not for ourselves or to do to others. So why do we allow these two things to impact our leadership journey so deeply? I'll share some of my own struggles and how we can let go of guilt and shame once and for all to be better leaders of ourselves and others. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Fire-Roasted Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 21:10


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! The devastation of the fires in Los Angeles, California were heartbreaking to watch, as families lost their homes and beloved pets and people. There are lessons to be learned in leadership to avoid a catastrophic event like this again. I am a bit fired up about it, so let's get sipping. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    A Bold Roast for Women's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 24:25


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Today is International Women's Day and that means different things to different people. So, what do I think it means as a woman in leadership in 2025? Let's sip on a bit of history and what we can do today to be unapologetically female. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Day 12: 12 Days of Christmas Tea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 2:08


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! It's our last day of 12 Days of Christmas Tea ☕️ Thank you for tuning in for these daily sips and my LeaderSips podcast! Happy New Year and let's do the world a world of good in 2025

    Day 11: 12 Days of Christmas Tea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 1:30


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Don't be Grinchy and tune in tomorrow for our final sip and tip in our 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar.For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Day 9: 12 Days of Christmas Tea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 1:04


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me this holiday season for a daily leadership tip from favorite holiday movies, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar.For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Day 10: 12 Days of Christmas Tea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 1:49


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me this holiday season for a daily leadership tip from favorite holiday movies, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar.For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Day 8: 12 Days of Christmas Tea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 1:32


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me tomorrow for a leadership tip from another favorite holiday movie, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar.For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Day 7: 12 Days of Christmas Tea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 1:27


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me tomorrow for another leadership tip from a holiday movie, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar.For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Day 6: 12 Days of Christmas Tea

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 1:49


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me tomorrow for a leadership tip from another favorite holiday movie, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar.For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Day 5: 12 Days of Christmas Tea

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 1:44


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me tomorrow for a leadership tip from another favorite holiday movie, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Day 4: 12 Days of Christmas Tea

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 0:59


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! There's a bit more in store on Day 4

    Day 3: 12 Days of Christmas Tea

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 1:34


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me this holiday season for a daily leadership tip from favorite holiday movies, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Day 2: 12 Days of Christmas Tea

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 1:31


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me this holiday season for a daily leadership tip from favorite holiday movies, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Day 1: 12 Days of Christmas Tea

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 2:49


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me this holiday season for a daily leadership tip from favorite Christmas movies, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Day 24: 24 Cups of Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 1:19


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! But wait, there's more! Today might be the last reveal of our 24 Cuos of Cheer coffee calendar, but for all you tea drinkers out there, we're celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas with a special tea advent calendar and a daily leadership tip based on some of our favorite Christmas movies. Let's keep on sipping through the new year together! For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Day 23: 24 Cups of Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 1:23


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Sipping on the High Seas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 1:13


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! A bonus sip from aboard a ship! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Day 22: 24 Cups of Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 1:22


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Day 21: 24 Cups of Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 1:20


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Day 20: 24 Cups of Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 1:52


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Day 19: 24 Cups of Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 1:05


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Day 18: 24 Cups of Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 1:27


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Day 17: 24 Cups of Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 1:37


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Day 16: 24 Cups of Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 1:42


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Day 15: 24 Cups of Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 1:55


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Day 14: 24 Cups of Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 0:51


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Day 13: 24 Cups of Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 1:51


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Day 12: 24 Cups of Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 1:50


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Day 11: 24 Cups of Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 0:52


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Day 10: 24 Cups of Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 2:05


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Day 9: 24 Cups of Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 1:13


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    Day 8: 24 Cups of Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 1:36


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    Day 7: 24 Cups of Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 2:36


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    Day 6: 24 Cups of Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 1:38


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    Day 5: 24 Cups of Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 1:41


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    Day 4: 24 Cups of Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 1:27


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Joy to the Keurig

    Day 3: 24 Cups of Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 1:37


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! O' Come all Ye Baristas

    Day 2: 24 Cups of Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 1:10


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! It came upon a midnight roast…

    Seasonal Sips Starts Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 13:00


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Today is the first day of advent and the first day of daily leadership tips while you sip with 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Teas, today through Jan. 6. The first week of advent's theme is HOPE. Let's sip on how leaders are dealers in hope and what we can do to bring light into a dark world this holiday season. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Day 1: 24 Cups of Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 1:37


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea. Video available @KarlynnH on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Facebook or @LeaderSips on Instagram. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Don't Judge this Java

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 17:54


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! The first time I made a cup of coffee. It wasn't good. But with practice, learning, I got better. Leadership is no different. It takes trial and error, practice, humility and experience. First impressions might leave a lasting impression, but when it comes to having a growth mindset, it shouldn't be your lasting impression of a person. Never judge someone now for who they were or weren't earlier in their career, at a moment in time you might've worked with them, or even when they're having a bad day. People grow, change, and it's important to hear their journey before you judge. Let's sip on how we can give people the benefit of another impression. Don't forget to tune into @LeaderSips @KarlynnH on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok for a daily sip and tip from Dec. 1 - Jan. 6 with 24 Cups of Coffee Cheer & 12 Days of Christmas Tea! For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    BONUS PODCAST: Venti Voter's Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 25:16


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! It is true leadership in action when you exercise your privilege to vote and encourage others to do the same. Not telling others WHO to vote for, but to vote based on their conscience, values, policy, not personality, and not who a celebrity tells you to vote for. Why? Does it even matter? YES! And let's sip on some key things to consider in this November election season. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Navigating your LeaderSHIP

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 18:06


    Like or didn't like what you heard? Share your sip with me! What can a cruise ship captain teach us about navigating the choppy waters of life? A lot. Let's boil the ocean and sip on how we can navigate the rough seas, and come out surfing the big waves of decision-making, so everyone stays afloat. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Rollback this Roast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 18:34


    A Wal-Mart employee calls out her leadership and angrily broadcasts her quitting over the loudspeaker during store hours. The incident is on social media for all to see. Let's take a listen and sip on what could've been done to avoid this public roast. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    Sipping on a Hurricane

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 18:34


    In this episode we trade a cup of coffee for a Pat O'Brien's hurricane to talk about where leadership was, and wasn't, during Hurricanes Helene and Milton. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

    The Charred Grounds of Cheating

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 24:29


    We usually hear about cheating when it comes to personal, romantic relationships or cheating on tests in school. But what about cheating in leadership? Beyond the embezzlements and business scams, sip with me to uncover sneaky ways cheating steeps into our daily leadership cup leaving a mouth full of charred grounds with the people around us. For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

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