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James Tehrani

(He/Him)
Chicago
As seen in: LinkedIn, FlexJobs, Workforce.com, Quality Digest, Chief Learning Officer, SpheraNOW
Covers:  Safety, sustainability, productivity, workplace, movies and comedy
Some people call me the "Word Grinder." Award-winning writer | #AlfalfaBook author | #litterchallenge I play a lot of #pickleball. Opinions are my own.

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James Tehrani’s Biography

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My first book, a biography of Alfalfa Switzer from Our Gang, is now available from BearManor Media.

I write about workplace issues. I’ve also covered safety, sustainability and productivity issues, and have written about workforce-related matters in a blog called "Whatever Works." I've also hosted a video segment called "The Wacky World of Work."

I have won multiple awards for editorial excellence. Most recently, the publication I started at Sphera, called Spark, won the Best New Print Publica…

James Tehrani’s Journalist Portfolio

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Sharks and Climate Change: A Podcast You Can Sink Your Teeth Into - Sphera

Sharks and Climate Change: A Podcast You Can Sink Your Teeth Into - Sphera

Ocearch scientist Bob Hueter joins the podcast to discuss how changing temperatures are affecting these creat…

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Headed Into 'Uncharted' Territory: An Interview With National Geographic's Jon Kroll - Sphera

Headed Into 'Uncharted' Territory: An Interview With National Geographic's Jon Kroll - Sphera

Jon Kroll, the executive producer of Gordon Ramsay's National Geographic show "Uncharted," dishes on how the …

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Well, Can You Recycle This? - Sphera

Well, Can You Recycle This? - Sphera

Jennie Romer, a U.S.-based sustainability expert and the author of "Can I Recycle This?" discusses everything…

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A Safety and Sustainability Problem Moving at 18,000 MPH - Sphera

A Safety and Sustainability Problem Moving at 18,000 MPH - Sphera

Up in the sky-look-it's a bird, it's a plane ... it's Superman. Nope; it's just space junk, which, of course …

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Buckle Up for Safety: The Rides Are About to Restart - Sphera

Buckle Up for Safety: The Rides Are About to Restart - Sphera

While not everyone is champing at the bit to start congregating in large groups, especially with COVID-19 var…

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Combating Phishing, Deepfakes and Other Cyberattacks - Sphera

Combating Phishing, Deepfakes and Other Cyberattacks - Sphera

By Sphera November 23, 2020 Sphera's Ron Palermo provides his tips on helping companies improve their cyberse…

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Articles

Two, Four, Six, Hey, Who Do We Appreciate? 'Alfalfa' | James Tehrani

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By James Tehrani
| LinkedIn
Hot off the presses, the latest edition of "Tehrani Tells It." We're celebrating the one-year anniversary of "Alfalfa: The Rascal You Knew, the Character You Never Knew." I first learned that the book had been published via an email that was received at 2:46 a.m., and that's why this is hitting your inboxes so early. Of course, LinkedIn won't allow it to be sent then, so 2:45 a.m. will have to do.
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'Alfalfa' Year One: It's Been So Much Fun

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By James Tehrani
| linkedin.com
Carl Switzer was born today (or possibly tomorrow depending on what source you believe) back in 1927. His short life was complex, fascinating and controversial.
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PrismHR Spotlight: CSM Elizabeth Shields

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By James Tehrani
| prismhr.com
The emotion is real, the concern is real, and the warmth is real. Morgan Shields quickly swoops into the frame from the left of the Teams video call to give her mother a huge hug after a raw, honest moment that brought tears followed by a quick smile. Morgan clearly takes after her mom, Customer Success Manager Elizabeth Shields—or Liz as she prefers. Liz not only deeply cares for people but also is passionate about the work she does.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

After college, I was an assistant editor at four small trade publications

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Of course. :)

How is social media changing news?

It's bringing in a lot of questionable sources that make some readers question the validity of journalism, which is scary.