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Wise Decision Maker Show
#190: Why a Forced Return to Office is Leading to Worker Power

Wise Decision Maker Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 9:24


Employers who are forcing their employees back to the office are trying to reassert control over their workers, but doing so often backfires, because workers are using worker power and unions to protect their interests. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes why a forced return to office is leading to worker power.This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/why-a-forced-return-to-office-is-leading-to-worker-power/

Wise Decision Maker Show
#188: Remote Work Improved Our Productivity: Sean Maguire, President of Synivate

Wise Decision Maker Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 16:49


In this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky speaks to Sean Maguire, President of Synivate, who talks about remote work improved our productivity.You can learn about Synivate at https://synivate.com/

Wise Decision Maker Show
#189: Don't Treat Remote Meeting Participants as Second-Class Citizens: Frank Weishaupt of Owl Labs

Wise Decision Maker Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 17:25


In this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky speaks to Frank Weishaupt, CEO of Owl Labs, who talks about why it's important to avoid treating remote meeting participants as second-class citizens.You can learn about Owl Labs at https://owllabs.com/

WGAN Forum Podcast
243. Benchmarking Floor Plans: A Comparative Study of Matterport, Zillow, CubiCasa, iGuide, and Urbanimmersive 3D Video Fusion

WGAN Forum Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 21:59


Benchmarking Floor Plans: A Comparative Study of Matterport, Zillow, Cubicasa, iGuide, and Urbanimmersive 3D Video Fusion [The following is reprinted with the permission of Urbanimmersive.] 21 November 2023 The real estate industry is witnessing a surging demand for integrated floor plans. Amidst this growth, various floor plan providers are vying for a larger slice of the market. Recognizing the need to evaluate the effectiveness of different floor plan technologies, FloorPlanOnline®, a renowned expert in the floor plan sector since 2004, embarked on a benchmarking study. This study assessed the accuracy and time efficiency of various technologies. Urbanimmersive, a key player in this domain, has secured the rights to publish and provide insights on these findings. Among the evaluated technologies is Urbanimmersive's new 3D Video Fusion. So... -- While acknowledging our inherent bias, we aim to offer an informed perspective, leveraging our industry experience to shed light on our technology's notable performance in the study.-- Let's delve into the findings and implications. Study Overview: FloorPlanOnline®'s evaluation focused on major contenders in the 3D tour technology arena including Matterport, Zillow, iGuide, Urbanimmersive 3D Video Fusion and Cubicasa. The assessment primarily revolved around the accuracy of these technologies in capturing Gross Living Area (GLA) measurements. The GLA measure has been selected for the following reasons: => The presence of open spaces in floor plans, which often blur the boundaries between different zones is not alone a good indication of precision; => Differences in how providers apply measurement rules of room. This includes considerations like the treatment of closets in room dimensions and the approach to measuring rooms at 45-degree angles. It is agreed that regardless of how room dimensions are assessed and presented by providers, these should not affect the final calculation of the Gross Living Area (GLA). Additionally, the study evaluated the time efficiency of each technology in scanning a space. Urbanimmersive's comments further extends to considerations like equipment, cost, delivery time, and the quality of output. While FloorPlanOnline®'s study presupposes adherence to the best practices and guidelines established by each technology provider, it's important to note a caveat. Our observations suggest that, although it didn't markedly affect the outcomes, certain specific rules for creating precise floor plans using 3D Video Fusion weren't always followed consistently. We can only surmise that similar deviations might occur with other providers. Therefore, the results of the FloorplanOnline® study could potentially differ from what those providers might achieve themselves. Each technology provider was benchmarked against a professional hand laser measure survey. The house layout used for the test presented multiple small challenges, including curved stairs, the step down to the living room floor, and the diagonal shape of the office. -- Urbanimmersive Blog post continues in the We Get Around Network Forum (www.WGANForum.com): https://www.wegetaroundnetwork.com/topic/19262/page/1/benchmarking-floor-plans-matterportzillowcubicasaiguideurbanimmersive/

Mi3 Audio Edition
Master brand plan: Arnott's CMO Jenni Dill, Publicis Groupe CEO MikeRebelo on how Arnott's lifted 10% sales growth across entire portfolio via market mix modelling, media benchmarking, creative testing, going large on TV – and won Ad Council's Grand

Mi3 Audio Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 54:16


Arnott's last month landed the Advertising Council's Grand Effie after launching a master brand campaign that CMO Jenni Dill says delivered “10 per cent sales growth in dollar terms and three quarters of a share point growth” across the portfolio. It also helped put Arnott's ahead of the three-year growth plan she'd had to present to the board 13 days after joining from McDonald's. “Phenomenal” results, says Publicis Groupe CEO Michael Rebelo, given the effort it takes to move FMCG “super brands” like Tim Tams even a quarter of a per cent. And just the kind of hard business results Arnott's private equity owners KKR need to see from marketing. Dill says KKR is happy to keep investing in growth, hence her signing up for the job, provided she's not coming to them with soft metrics. So after working on new product sets, including healthier and gluten free ranges, and before approaching the hard, rational board with plans for a big, emotional TV-led push, she doubled down on pre-testing, market mix modelling and media benchmarking to show exactly where the growth opportunities lay. Backing secured, Dill went out with a fully integrated campaign tapping Arnott's Australian heritage and biscuity ‘moments that matter' that has since delivered in spades. Despite interest rate hikes hitting consumers hard, she predicts the brand investment will act as a moat and keep delivering well into 2024. Now Dill and Rebelo have their eyes on one, maybe two more Effies for next year, to make up for the one they're convinced they should have had last year. Here's how they landed the most coveted annual award for the serious end of town – and their take on how current market sentiment will play out across the piste into 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Food Professor
Loblaw Gets Small, Metro Goes Big, Beer Retail Gets Frothey & guest Rick Brown, President of Foodservice at Circana

The Food Professor

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 46:14


Our guest on this episode, recorded live at the Coffee Association of Canada's annual conference in Toronto, is Rick Brown, President of Foodservice at Circana, Canada.We start with news of worsening food insecurity in Canada, as reported by Statistics Canada in their recent report. Next, we take a virtual tour inside Metro's new high-tech billion-dollar distribution centre in Quebec before Sylvain's in-person visit later this year. We also discuss Metro's recent financial results where, despite labour issues, they report an increase in food same-store sales. Loblaw then takes the spotlight, focusing on its growth in same-store grocery sales and a remarkable 13% surge in e-commerce sales. We then celebrate Loblaw's new small supplier program and its potential positive impact on the industry, and then discuss their position on the Code of Conduct.   We also explore possible changes to Ontario beer retailing.About RickRick leads Circana's Canadian Foodservice, Fashion and Prestige Beauty commercial businesses. With a Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Toronto and rigorous training in attitude measurement, statistics and research design, Rick offers Circana's clients customized solutions to help drive business strategies, identify new opportunities, and help better understand consumer behavior. Prior to joining Circana (formerly The NPD Group), Rick worked at the business consulting firm Frost & Sullivan and at the University of Florida on their Attitudes and Persuasion research team. Rick has over 20 years of market research experience, is a published author and a dynamic public speaker who works closely with the major Canadian Foodservice, Fashion and Beauty operators, manufacturers, retailers.About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa.About MichaelMichael is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada and the Bank of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, Today's Shopping Choice and Pandora Jewellery.   Michael has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels. ReThink Retail has added Michael to their prestigious Top Global Retail Influencers list for 2023 for the third year in a row.Michael is also the president of Maven Media, producing a network of leading trade podcasts, including Remarkable Retail , with best-selling author Steve Dennis, now ranked one of the top retail podcasts in the world. Based in San Francisco, Global eCommerce Leaders podcast explores global cross-border issues and opportunities for eCommerce brands and retailers. Last but not least, Michael is the producer and host of the "Last Request Barbeque" channel on YouTube, where he cooks meals to die for - and collaborates with top brands as a food and product influencer across North America

Master Brewers Podcast
Episode 294: Benchmarking and Reducing CO2 Consumption

Master Brewers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 42:50


Frequent MBAA course lecturer, Gabriel Dominguez, offers tips to reduce your brewery's CO2 consumption. Special Guest: Gabriel Dominguez.

Wise Decision Maker Show
#187: The Benefits of Process Automation for Flexible Work: Alexandre Wentzo, CEO at iGrafx

Wise Decision Maker Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 15:10


In this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky speaks to Alexandre Wentzo, CEO at iGrafx, who talks about the benefits of process automation for flexible work.You can learn about iGrafx at https://www.igrafx.com/

The Food Professor
Restaurant Reconning & Renaissance, guest Lisa Richardson, EVP & COO of Canterbury Coffee

The Food Professor

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 44:09


This episode, released one day later than usual, was recorded live at the Coffee Association of Canada's annual conference in Toronto. Our special guest, Lisa Richardson, EVP & COO at Canterbury Coffee, joins us to shed light on their deep expertise in coffee sourcing, roasting, food service and more, which sets them apart in a crowded market. Lisa discusses how Canterbury Coffee adapts to a changing landscape, addresses customer shifts, and focuses on adding value and differentiation in a crowded marketplace, and what makes the "routinely exceptional."In the news, we touch on consumer perceptions of restaurants in the latest research from the Dalhousie Agri-Food Analytics Lab on the Canadian perception of restaurants, the latest on Bill C-234 and the carbon tax carve-out for Canadian farmers, recent investigative reports on China's vast ocean fishing fleets and the abuse of workers on them, and we talk about the great diversity of flavours and locations across the nation featured in Air Canada's en Route magazine feature on the top 10 new restaurants in Canada.  About LisaA passionate, resourceful and innovative Sales Leader with a strong business acumen and progressive sales management, marketing and operations management experience. An authentic, agile and collaborative coach and mentor with a proven track record of translating business goals into workable action plans and building/motivating high performing sales organizations that deliver profitable growth. With over 30 years in the Foodservice industry, offers extensive knowledge of the dynamic industry and both the Operator and Distributor network. Respected as a trusted and effective advocate, advisor & achiever of sustainable results.About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa.About MichaelMichael is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada and the Bank of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, Today's Shopping Choice and Pandora Jewellery.   Michael has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels. ReThink Retail has added Michael to their prestigious Top Global Retail Influencers list for 2023 for the third year in a row.Michael is also the president of Maven Media, producing a network of leading trade podcasts, including Remarkable Retail , with best-selling author Steve Dennis, now ranked one of the top retail podcasts in the world. Based in San Francisco, Global eCommerce Leaders podcast explores global cross-border issues and opportunities for eCommerce brands and retailers. Last but not least, Michael is the producer and host of the "Last Request Barbeque" channel on YouTube, where he cooks meals to die for - and collaborates with top brands as a food and product influencer across North America

Paranoi Radio Podcast
PSYOPS 2.0! W/ Flashy_News1 & Trebles

Paranoi Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 37:57


TX explosion, Psyops and manifestos! Liars! Cowards! Transgressor, culprits and corrupt pieces of dog shit. And I quote! “Corruption is a cancer that eats away at a citizens faith in democracy, diminishes the instinct or innovation and creativity” and quote -Joe Biden. Yet we get ushered in into a cycle of fear mongering days and wasted turbulent nights. Benchmarking the future of our children with false ballots and the reign of weak men killing innocent children or better yet, retarded press speakers with polluted agendas that promote and glorify transgender abominations disguised as rainbow snow cones. The TRUTH is Donald Trump is inevitable, our republic will be reinstated and Joe Biden will not destroy America. The public is waking up and the polls explain why. To break free from mental slavery I had to evoke the presence and the pressure of a personal friend. Freedom fighting father and patriot. A New York Lion, business owner and destroyer of fantasies. My deep state correspondent, FLASH from @Flashy_News1 ! //FOLLOW @FLASHY_NEWS1 on IG Visit us PARANOIRADIO.COM ☂️ Drop a 5 Star Review on Apple Podcast Thank you

Wise Decision Maker Show
#186: The Danger of Generative AI for Online Fraud: Alex Zeltcer of nSure.ai

Wise Decision Maker Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 17:49


In this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky speaks to Alex Zeltcer, CEO & Co-Founder at nSure.ai, who talks about the danger of generative AI for online fraud.You can learn about nSure.ai at nSure.ai

Wise Decision Maker Show
#184: Listen to Your Employees to Achieve DEI Goals: Michelle Marshall of PUMA

Wise Decision Maker Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 17:39


In this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky speaks to Michelle Marshall, Head of DE&I at PUMA, who discusses why it's important to listen to your employees to achieve DEI goals.You can learn about PUMA at www.puma.com

Wise Decision Maker Show
#185: The Future is Bright for Ketamine Improving Mental Health: Sam Mandel of Ketamine Clinics LA

Wise Decision Maker Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 21:24


In this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky speaks to Sam Mandel, CEO and Cofounder of Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles, who shares why the future is bright for ketamine improving mental health.You can learn about Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles at https://ketamineclinics.com/

Wise Decision Maker Show
#182: Solving the Trust Gap in Remote Work: Mike Nash, Founder & CEO of Trelliswork

Wise Decision Maker Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 16:02


In this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky speaks to Mike Nash, Founder & CEO of Trelliswork, about solving the trust gap in remote work.You can learn about Trelliswork at https://www.trelliswork.com/

Wise Decision Maker Show
#183: How to Address AI Risks in Business: Anthony Aguirre of the Future of Life Institute

Wise Decision Maker Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 23:30


In this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky speaks to Anthony Aguirre, Executive Director of the Future of Life Institute, who discusses how to address AI risks in business.You can learn about the Future of Life Institute at https://futureoflife.org/

Wise Decision Maker Show
#180: Addressing Proximity Bias is Key to Remote and Hybrid Work: Bjorn Reynolds of Safeguard Global

Wise Decision Maker Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 15:18


In this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky speaks to Bjorn Reynolds, CEO at Safeguard Global, who shares why addressing proximity bias is key to remote and hybrid work.You can learn about Safeguard Global at https://www.safeguardglobal.com/

Wise Decision Maker Show
#181: Why It's Important to Get Metrics Right for Remote Work: Vahagn Sargsyan, Founder of WebWork

Wise Decision Maker Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 19:48


In this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky speaks to Vahagn Sargsyan, Founder of WebWork, about why it's important to get metrics right for remote work.You can learn about WebWork at https://www.webwork-tracker.com/

The Magellan Network Podcast
Success Benchmarking For Financial Advisors

The Magellan Network Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 25:46


Hello everyone and welcome to The Magellan Network. We are approaching the end of 2023, and November typically marks the start of strategic planning for your personal and professional goals. In my almost three decades of being a coach, I have established 21 different success benchmarks for financial advisors. In this episode, I've put together a mini-masterclass to walk you through a few of these benchmarks. My goal for today is to inform you why these benchmarks matter, how you can use them to improve yourself and to inspire you to join me in the Magellan Vision 10x 2024 Masterclass so we can work on a 10-year vision plan for yourself. I also talked about the following: (06:03) The value of having a written 10-year strategic plan (06:28) Why it's important to invest 10% of your capital and time back into yourself (11:13) Why associations matter (19:11) How your health influences your earning potential (20:59) What I learned about success in this industry I invite you to be a part of our 23rd annual strategic planning conference: Magellan Vision 10x 2024 Masterclass. Join the virtual event and get access to all recordings, tools, and templates you need to 10x your game. Register Today! → https://www.fabizplan.com/ The Magellan Academy & Network The rules and tools for success in the financial services industry are about to change radically. I have spent over 25 years coaching only financial advisors. In that time, I have personally conducted over 50,000 individual coaching sessions. I have built a profound knowledge base of what it takes to achieve lifelong success in business and life. In my career, I have transformed 1,000's of advisors (below are video and written testimonials by many of them). Many of you probably paid thousands of dollars to various coaching programs with very mixed results. Most coaching programs are just that. A pre-planned process that is “cookie cutter”. Where they have salespeople having to “sell” you on their program and results. In most cases, it's about the coach, their ego, and their money. They base their program on “practice management” or “marketing”. They make you more intelligent. What they all fail to do is help you make that “mindset” shift that must happen for you to realize your dreams and vision. I am going to coach you, teach you, inspire you, and train you all on your mobile device every business day. You are going to get better at business development, practice management, personal development, and your vision. Here is what you are going to get from me each month: - A 5-10 minute morning coach video each business day. - 3 training videos of 20-30 minutes each. This will be a deep dive into four areas I mentioned above. - A live group coaching session where you and I can interact and work together. Here is what you can do each month: - Post a question to me and I will answer it. - Collaborate and associate with like-minded advisors. - Invite other great advisors into the network. Your Bottom Line: Here is the deal. I am not going to ask you for a credit card. Like I said before, coaching is personality driven. You might not like my style or tactics. So with that in mind here is my offer to you. Complete the short form below. You will receive an email with detailed instructions on how to join the network for the next 14-days. I personally approve each submission so this might take a few hours or a day at the most. I will not ask for compensation of any kind during that 14-days. If after experiencing my work for 30-days and if you believe that I can help you, here is the deal. To remain in Magellan Network and have access to Magellan Academy, your daily investment in yourself will only be about the price of a Latte these days. One more thing, it's a month-to-month deal. I'm not going to lock you into anything. Take action now and complete the short form below and I look forward to welcoming you personally inside the Magellan Network. www.magellannetwork.net

The Food Professor
Beef with the Bank, Farewell to a Poutine Legend, and guest Gordon Bacon, CEO Emeritus at Pulse Canada

The Food Professor

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 56:29


Our guest is Gordon Bacon, the CEO Emeritus at Pulse Canada. With over 20 years of leadership in the agricultural sector, advocating for farmers and producers, Gordon has a wealth of wisdom and insights to share. We'll dive into his journey, advocacy for the agricultural sector, and the importance of pulse crops in the industry.  Stay tuned for valuable advice for aspiring leaders in agriculture and personal lessons learned from Gordon's time as CEO of Pulse Canada, shaping his approach to leadership and advocacy in the agricultural world. Take advantage of this enlightening conversation with a true industry expert.In the news: the carbon tax and the BOC's recent statements, CDC's decision on milk prices, and the age-old question, is food recession-proof? Plus, farewell to The founder of Smokes Poutine, Ryan Smokily, who left us this week.Reminder to join us at the Coffee Association of Canada's annual conference in Toronto on November 9th for a day of networking, trends, insights, and data. About GordonGordon Bacon was the founding CEO of Pulse Canada and served in this position from 1997 to 2021.  He was also CEO of the Canadian Special Crops Association, the Canadian trade association for companies involved in trading peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas.  He now works as a consultant on projects related to food and environmental sustainability.Gordon was an executive member of the Global Pulse Confederation and played a key role in having the United Nations declare 2016 as "International Year of Pulses".  Prior to his market development work in the wheat and pulse sectors, Gordon served as the Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister of Agriculture in Ottawa and has been a farm owner and operator in Saskatchewan.In 2012 Gordon was presented with the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal.  In 2021 The Canadian Western Agribition recognized him as one of the top 50 most influential people in Canadian agriculture.  In November of 2021 Gordon was inducted into the Canadian Agriculture Hall of Fame. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa.About MichaelMichael is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada and the Bank of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, Today's Shopping Choice and Pandora Jewellery.   Michael has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels. ReThink Retail has added Michael to their prestigious Top Global Retail Influencers list for 2023 for the third year in a row.Michael is also the president of Maven Media, producing a network of leading trade podcasts, including Remarkable Retail , with best-selling author Steve Dennis, now ranked one of the top retail podcasts in the world. Based in San Francisco, Global eCommerce Leaders podcast explores global cross-border issues and opportunities for eCommerce brands and retailers. Last but not least, Michael is the producer and host of the "Last Request Barbeque" channel on YouTube, where he cooks meals to die for - and collaborates with top brands as a food and product influencer across North America

301: The Redirect
EP 58 - Conducting Social Media Audits

301: The Redirect

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 12:17


Benchmarking your performance is essential, so looking at your main competitors and seeing industry performance averages during a social media audit helps you understand and drill down the exact growth numbers you need to grow your business correctly. In this episode, our marketing team breaks down important elements of a social media audit and what you should look for when conducting it. If you find value in this episode, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Follow us on social: ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ Visit our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠!

XYPN Radio
Ep #373: XYPN's 2023 Benchmarking Study Highlights LIVE

XYPN Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 61:36


What does it look like to scale your RIA and how long does it take? How big of an impact does it really make to have a niche? When should you start hiring, and who should it be when you do?  Co-Founders Alan Moore and Michael Kitces met onstage this year to review the highlights of the seventh-annual Member Benchmarking Study in this episode of XYPN Radio. Every year, the study gathers information from XYPN member participants to get an accurate picture of how advisors are doing in their firms.  This episode tells the story of how XYPN firms are scaling and what to look out for in your own journey. Whether you're getting ready to launch, are in your first years, or are already established, this is an episode you won't want to miss.   Notes:  (1:04) What the benchmarking study is and how it is conducted. (2:33) Chart 1 - The median annual growth rate of client relationships since 2018. Unlike other figures that largely are talking about AUM, this gives a real snapshot of growth rates of fee for service models. Alan and Michael discuss how fee for service models stand up to economic cycles and interest rates as seen over the last seven years (16:37) Chart 2 - Average annual revenue for those who join with few to no clients.   We want to be realistic when we tell you what to expect as you start your firm and have the data to back it up! Alan and Michael discuss what the data means and how it shapes those pivotal early years. (23:46) Chart 3 - Revenue growth by niche vs no niche.  Broken up by Implementation (0-20 clients), Building (20-75 clients), and Scaling (75 client households and/or 150K revenue) phases. (37:55) Chart 4 - Percentage of Advisors leveraging in-house or outsourced staff and number of clients. For someone looking to hire, this is an important one! (49:15) Chart 5 - Staff productivity by business type. Whether you have a solo, boutique, or enterprise practice, we take a look revenue per advisor as staff gets added to the business.  

Cow-Side Conversations
Episode 12: Cory Mellott and Kerry & James St. Onge describe how they are bringing new life into existing dairy operation through benchmarking, innovation, and employee management

Cow-Side Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 47:35


Too often in Pennsylvania, we talk about dairy farm families who are exiting the dairy business. In this episode of Cow-Side Conversations, Cory Mellott, Kerry St. Onge and James St. Onge – all middle managers at Molly Pitcher Milk LLC – share the unique journey of how their owners, the Jones family, purchased the dairy farm in 2022. They took an operation without a next generation in line and are taking it to the next level by bringing together a passionate, highly motivated team. Located in Cumberland and Franklin Counties, the team milks approximately 760 cows and focuses on cultivating a team of employees who understand the “why” behind what they do. Cory, Kerry and James share innovative approaches to managing cows between two facilities, building trust with existing employees, completing a heat audit for cow comfort, analyzing benchmarking data, and managing a digester and Air B&B rental house that are on the property. 

Wise Decision Maker Show
#179: Mentoring Is Key for Hybrid Teams and Underrepresented Groups: Dave Wilkin, CEO of 10kc.com

Wise Decision Maker Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 11:17


In this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky speaks to Dave Wilkin, CEO of 10kc.com, who discusses why mentoring is key for hybrid teams and underrepresented groups.You can learn about 10kc.com at 10kc.com

Wise Decision Maker Show
#177: Flexible Hybrid Work Model Key to Worker Retention

Wise Decision Maker Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 7:53


A flexible hybrid work model is the future of worker retention, and also benefits a company's bottom line through increased productivity, employee engagement, and access to a wider talent pool with cost savings on talent. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes why a flexible hybrid work model is key to worker retention.This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/flexible-hybrid-work-model-key-to-worker-retention/

Wise Decision Maker Show
#178: The New Frontier of Remote Work Outsourcing

Wise Decision Maker Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 9:01


Global outsourcing is the future of work. Success requires trust-building, adaptive management, infrastructure investment, and overcoming barriers. Embracing diversity and addressing biases leads to competitive advantage. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which discusses the new frontier of remote work outsourcing.This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/the-new-frontier-of-remote-work-outsourcing/

The Food Professor
The Blue Economy, TrickFlation, Canada in a Pickle, and Guest Grocery Legend B.K. Sethi

The Food Professor

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 46:48


Welcome to the latest episode of The Food Professor podcast! In this episode, we've got an exceptional treat for you. Recorded live at SIAL 2023, our guest is none other than the game-changing innovator B.K. Sethi, whose impact on Canadian food stores is nothing short of revolutionary.Before we dive into this exclusive conversation, a quick reminder: mark your calendars for the Coffee Association of Canada's annual conference on November 9th in Toronto. It's a day filled with networking, trends, insights, and data, and you can grab your tickets via the link in our show notes. Michael has some exciting news: he'll be moderating a panel of grocery industry leaders, including the CEOs and Presidents of Walmart Canada, Longo's, and Save-On-Foods, at the Canadian Grocer's GroceryConnex event on November 20th. Take advantage of these fantastic events!Now, onto the latest food industry news:We've got insights from a new report on seafood consumption conducted by researchers Dr. Stefanie Colombo and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois in partnership with Angus Reid. Discover the fascinating purchasing habits of Canadians when it comes to fish and seafood. From British Columbia topping the charts to surprising preferences and consumption patterns, it's a deep dive into Canadian seafood choices.Grocers are back in the spotlight as an agricultural committee summons them to the principal's office. We'll explore the implications of Ottawa's scrutiny and how it's affecting the grocery industry.The St. Lawrence Seaway strike raises questions about its importance and the demands of the 300 people involved. Is it worth it, and what could it mean for the food supply chain?We'll also discuss the latest findings from Restaurants Canada, shedding light on the ongoing impact of the pandemic on the restaurant industry.Sadly, there's some pickle news, with Canadian company Whyte's Foods filing for bankruptcy. Remember those Strub's garlic kosher pickles? We certainly do.As Halloween approaches, be prepared for "trickflation." Find out why some candies are shrinking in size just in time for the spooky season.And, we pay tribute to George Sukornyk, the co-founder of Harvey's hamburger chain, whose legacy lives on in the Canadian fast-food scene.You won't want to miss this episode with all this on the menu. Stay tuned for a captivating discussion with B.K. Sethi is the man who transformed Canadian food stores and stayed informed about the latest developments in the world of food. About B.K.With over 46 years of practical experience in selling and marketing, coupled with my education in Marketing, I have enjoyed my career. I have been working with multinational CPG companies as well my Ethnic Food Importers, distributors and marketers becoming Canada's largest Authentic Ethnic Multicultural Food distributor (1982-2012). Currently working as a Marketing Consultant specializing in the growing Ethnic Market and providing strategic direction, planning, execution, promotional guidance, distribution selection and training.https://www.amazon.ca/Meet-BK-Ethnic-Food-Aisle/dp/1738978206/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BEVULUQ3HH9A&keywords=Meet+BK+in+the+Ethnic+Food+Aisle%3A+A+Memoir+of+the+Man+Who+Changed+Canadian+Food+Stores+Forever&qid=1698265823&sprefix=meet+bk+in+the+ethnic+food+aisle+a+memoir+of+the+man+who+changed+canadian+food+stores+forever+%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-1About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa.About MichaelMichael is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada and the Bank of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, Today's Shopping Choice and Pandora Jewellery.   Michael has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels. ReThink Retail has added Michael to their prestigious Top Global Retail Influencers list for 2023 for the third year in a row.Michael is also the president of Maven Media, producing a network of leading trade podcasts, including Remarkable Retail , with best-selling author Steve Dennis, now ranked one of the top retail podcasts in the world. Based in San Francisco, Global eCommerce Leaders podcast explores global cross-border issues and opportunities for eCommerce brands and retailers. Last but not least, Michael is the producer and host of the "Last Request Barbeque" channel on YouTube, where he cooks meals to die for - and collaborates with top brands as a food and product influencer across North America

The Food Professor
Cannabis 5 Years Later, The Less-Than Mighty Mississippi, Feeding Canadians is a SNAP and Special Guest Chef Ricardo

The Food Professor

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 55:28


In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting a true Canadian icon, Ricardo – a renowned chef, author, television personality, and entrepreneur. Notably, he's a recipient of the Order of Canada and the Ordre national du Québec for his contributions to the nation. Even after selling his business to Sobeys in 2021, Ricardo continues to be a media and food powerhouse, producing content at a prodigious level. In the news, we discuss the mighty Mississippi Waterway, the impacts on this climate change transportation corridor, and its North American food cost implications. We explore pressing topics like the Dairy Farmers' recent decisions to hold back on recommending a rate increase for 2024 and the fifth anniversary of cannabis legalization from both positive and negative angles. We unpack what a SNAP program is and how it could help feed Canadians that need help. Lastly, Michael visits Harlem and Red Rooster restaurant. Be sure to check out the Coffee Association of Canada's annual conference, and stop by and say hi to Sylvain and Michael in their pop-up podcast studio! About RicardoChef, author, television personality, entrepreneur: Ricardo is all that. Recognized throughout Canada, he represents a brand that embodies a contemporary vision of family life. His mission? To inspire, educate and bring people together to cook and eat together.His company offers a multiplatform culinary experience to Canadians. Among its main achievements:a magazine read by over 650,000 people every issuericardocuisine.com, the reference among Canadian cooking websites, with 7,000 recipes and 4.4 million monthly visitorsOver 1.2 million fans on social mediaa television show on ICI Radio-Canada Télé for the past 21 years and a number of other productions presented here and abroad13 books in French and 6 books in English, all bestsellersthree boutiques and three restaurants in Saint-Lambert, Quebec City and Lavalan online boutique offering the entire range of RICARDO productsa RICARDO ready-to-eat counter at the Galeries de la Capitale in Quebec Citya collection of cooking accessories available in 600 outlets across Canadaa range of over 100 RICARDO food products available exclusively at IGA, including some now sold in Sobeys stores in OntarioTrained at the Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ), Ricardo continued his studies with a degree in broadcasting from Ottawa's Algonquin College before embarking on his well-known career as a communicator.Over the last several years, Ricardo was appointed to the Order of Canada and the Ordre national du Québec, thanks to his efforts to make the culinary arts accessible to all and for his involvement in various social causes. In 2017, he received an honorary degree from the Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec for his career achievements. He was also awarded an honorary doctorate in nutrition by Université Laval along with his wife Brigitte for their contributions to culinary issues and nutrition in Quebec.A man of compassion, Ricardo has been the spokesperson for over 15 years for La Tablée des Chefs, an organization whose mission is to feed people in need and to develop culinary education for youth. His commitment and devotion to young people has been rewarded with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.Lastly, along with architect Pierre Thibault and triathlete Pierre Lavoie, Ricardo is one of the founding members of Lab-École, a non-profit organization that aims to bring together multidisciplinary expertise to design the environment of tomorrow's schools.About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa.About MichaelMichael is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada and the Bank of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, Today's Shopping Choice and Pandora Jewellery.   Michael has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels. ReThink Retail has added Michael to their prestigious Top Global Retail Influencers list for 2023 for the third year in a row.Michael is also the president of Maven Media, producing a network of leading trade podcasts, including Remarkable Retail , with best-selling author Steve Dennis, now ranked one of the top retail podcasts in the world. Based in San Francisco, Global eCommerce Leaders podcast explores global cross-border issues and opportunities for eCommerce brands and retailers. Last but not least, Michael is the producer and host of the "Last Request Barbeque" channel on YouTube, where he cooks meals to die for - and collaborates with top brands as a food and product influencer across North America

The Profitable Property Management Podcast
Benchmarking Maintenance Stats to Drive Investor Retention with Ray Hespen

The Profitable Property Management Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 55:46


In this episode of the Profitable Property Management Podcast, host Jordan Petty interviews returning guest Ray Hespen, CEO of PropertyMeld, about his journey as an entrepreneur in the property management software industry. They discuss data, benchmarks, and best practices around property maintenance and investor retention. Ray also shares his insights on motivations, hiring for resilience, and the importance of understanding customer pain points. Are you a property manager looking to scale your business in 2023? Join us for LeadSimple University in Austin, TX from December 5-7. This exclusive event brings together top industry experts to teach you the latest systems and processes to automate tasks, streamline operations, and develop rockstar team members. You'll leave with actionable strategies to 10x your growth, reduce stress, and create predictable profits. Space is limited, so secure your spot today at https://www.leadsimple.com/lsu.Unlock your full potential with LeadSimple University!

Wise Decision Maker Show
#176: Governments Lead the Way in Embracing Flexible Work

Wise Decision Maker Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 6:53


Governments are leading the way in embracing flexible work, emphasizing its importance for employee satisfaction, productivity, and inclusivity. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes how governments are leading the way in embracing flexible work.This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/governments-lead-the-way-in-embracing-flexible-work/

Postal Hub podcast
Ep 319: External measurement for postal and parcel delivery

Postal Hub podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 27:49


Margaret Persico, Senior Director of Postal and Logistics Unit at Kantar, and Will Simpson, Client Director at Kantar's Postal and Logistics Unit, discuss what external measurement means for postal, parcel, regulators, and e-commerce players: Transformation of postal operators Changes in capturing and reporting transit measurements Accurate real-time results powering improved reporting Transition from letters to parcels and impact on USO and regulation Complex delivery requirements need better data and measurement Consumer expectations on speed and reliability of letters and parcels The risks of poor customer experience in the last mile Competing on quality of delivery, and how data powers that Benchmarking against other delivery competitors Using measurement to evaluate the impact of operational changes Driving efficiency through external measurement What is important to measure? Why isn't looking at scanning data enough? Kantar's sample-based approach, including panels and tracking items Real-time data capture and speed of reporting Identifying under-performing parts of the delivery network Simple and clear metrics on items travelling through delivery network Identifying cause of delays and bottlenecks Future of measurement, including regulation, customer expectations, and use cases for measurement Monitoring call centre customer support Using data to have a comprehensive view of delivery performance  

Modern Practice Podcast
A comprehensive approach to reducing PSIs, Part 1

Modern Practice Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 11:16


Developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Patient Safety Indicators, or PSIs, represent measurements of adverse events that enable healthcare organizations to gauge how they compare to others regarding patient safety. In addition, CMS looks at PSIs in scoring and penalizing organizations. In this series, Tomas talks with members of a clinical team that has seen great results in reducing PSIs throughout the organization.   Moderator: Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHM Senior Principal Clinical Operations and Quality Vizient   Guests: Rachel Leyk, RN, CMSRN, CPHQ Improvement Advisor Quality and Safety – Fargo Sanford Health   Devendranath (Dev) Mannuru, MD, CHCOM Internal Medicine Hospitalist CDI and Quality Physician Advisor Sanford Hospital – Fargo   Khaled Zreik, MD Director, Critical Care Acute Care Surgeon Sanford Health   Show Notes: [02:00] Patient Safety Indicators (PSIs) defined [02:46] PSI-90 and individual PSIs [03:43] Hospital Acquired Conditions Reduction Program (HACRP) [05:06] Documentation and the “dotted line” to quality [05:44] Benchmarking with the Vizient Clinical Data Base [06:23] Focused objectives for the PSI reduction program [07:34] Steps in building the program structure [09:35] Addressing gaps in education – once clinicians know what to do, they don't fail   Resources: To contact Modern Practice: modernpracticepodcast@vizientinc.com Rachel Leyk's email: rachel.leyk@sanfordhealth.org Dr. Mannuru's email: devendranath.mannuru@sanfordhealth.org Dr. Zreik's email: khaled.zreik@sanfordhealth.org   PSI ACS Poster: PSI ACS Poster Final.pdf 2023 Quality and Safety Conference presentation: 2023-qsc-ppt-final presentation.pptx   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Android Google Podcasts Spotify RSS Feed  

The Food Professor
The Sound of One Hand Clapping, Dairy Drama & Special Guest Kirstin Beardsley, CEO at Food Banks Canada

The Food Professor

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 50:58


Our exceptional guest on this episode is Kirstin Beardsley, CEO at Food Banks Canada, who discusses food insecurity in Canada and the great work done by food banks across Canada to help bridge the gap for an increasingly large and changing nature of the population.Sylvain and I discuss the horror and murder in Israel and the impacts on food or commodity prices. We talk about Sylvain's upcoming testimony in Ottawa (well, in Halifax, really), for the 18th time in his career with the Department of Finance, pre-budget consultations, the Federal government's Thanksgiving press conference and their own response, or lack thereof, to food affordability in Canada. We also highlight the significance of addressing sales taxes on various food products and tackling the issue of "shrink-inflation." The episode also delves into the triggering of the "exceptional circumstance mechanism" by the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers as they try to prevent an increase in dairy prices and the relative cost delta between Canada and the U.S. in the industrial cost of dairy. Lastly, we talk about the short and long-run issues of significant weight loss in society thanks to semaglutide injections, also known as Wegovy or Ozempic and Sylvain's  8th book, out this week, "La part du gâteau" i.e. Our piece of the pie: today's food geopolitics."About KristinKirstin Beardsley stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer of Food Banks Canada on February 1, 2022. Prior to leading the network of over 4,700 food banks and community agencies, Kirstin was Food Banks Canada's bilingual Chief Network Services Officer and was responsible for leading transformational change in the food banking system in Canada. With a strong and deep understanding of food insecurity in Canada, and of the work of the food banking network, Kirstin has provided leadership to the organization's strategic plans and task forces over the past 8 years. In her role as Chief Network Services Officer, Kirstin led robust new system wide approaches to learning, government relations, advocacy, research, national funds distribution and a range of programs supporting the ten provincial organizations to improve the effectiveness of local food banks.Kirstin is from Ottawa, Ontario but now calls Toronto home. During her time away from work, Kirstin enjoys spending time with her family. Kirstin is passionate about working towards the Food Banks Canada vision of a Canada where no one goes hungry and is just as passionate about the incredible people in food banking who are making a difference every day in the lives of so many.About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa.About MichaelMichael is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada and the Bank of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, Today's Shopping Choice and Pandora Jewellery.   Michael has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels. ReThink Retail has added Michael to their prestigious Top Global Retail Influencers list for 2023 for the third year in a row.Michael is also the president of Maven Media, producing a network of leading trade podcasts, including Remarkable Retail , with best-selling author Steve Dennis, now ranked one of the top retail podcasts in the world. Based in San Francisco, Global eCommerce Leaders podcast explores global cross-border issues and opportunities for eCommerce brands and retailers. Last but not least, Michael is the producer and host of the "Last Request Barbeque" channel on YouTube, where he cooks meals to die for - and collaborates with top brands as a food and product influencer across North America

Wise Decision Maker Show
#174: Technology Can Help Remove Shame from Delicate Topics: Mariana Tomé Ribeiro of Quycky

Wise Decision Maker Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 12:57


In this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky speaks to Mariana Tomé Ribeiro, Founder of Quycky, who discusses how technology can help remove shame from delicate topics.You can learn about Quycky at https://quycky.com/

Wise Decision Maker Show
#175: The Office Needs to Change to Accommodate Hybrid Work: Samu Hällfors of Framery

Wise Decision Maker Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 14:05


In this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky speaks to Samu Hällfors, CEO of Framery, who talks about how the office needs to change to accommodate hybrid work.You can learn about Framery at https://www.frameryacoustics.com/

Wise Decision Maker Show
#172: You Need to do Remote Right: Barbie Brewer, Chief People Officer at Safe Security

Wise Decision Maker Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 23:07


In this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky speaks to Barbie Brewer, Chief People Officer at Safe Security, about how to do remote right.You can learn about Safe Security at https://www.safe.security

Wise Decision Maker Show
#173: Offices Will Become Customized to the Needs of Each Company: Christian Giordano, Mancini Duffy

Wise Decision Maker Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 22:03


In this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky speaks to Christian Giordano, President and Co-Owner of Mancini Duffy, who discusses why offices will become cusstomized to the needs of each company.You can learn about Mancini Duffy at https://www.manciniduffy.com/

Scale Your Sales Podcast
#209: Dr Jeremey Noad – The Curse of Shiny New BS Selling Professionally

Scale Your Sales Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 34:56


In this week's Scale Your Sales podcast episode, my guest is Dr Jeremy Noad, the Global Director for Growth Productivity of Linde Group Dr Jeremy Noad is a multi-award-winning sales and marketing professional. Since 2010, he has been working with sales organisations in over 50 countries to grow revenue, increase profitability and improve personal productivity. He is co-author of the best-selling " Selling Professionally”. He advocates for improving sales professional status and supports individuals and organisations to improve their sales success. In this episode, Dr Noad shares his expertise on modernizing the sales process. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the evolving buyer's journey in the digital age and highlights how sales professionals need to adapt their mindset to effectively engage with buyers at various stages of their journey. With over two decades of experience working with sales organizations globally, he offers valuable insights on growing revenue, enhancing profitability, and boosting personal productivity in sales. If you're seeking to modernize your approach to selling and gain a deeper understanding of the changing dynamics in sales, this episode is a must-listen. Welcome to Scale Your Sales Podcast, Dr Jeremy Noad.   Timestamps:  05:25  – New technology can hinder salesperson productivity. 10:05 – Digital journey must be customer-centric and meeting their needs.  14:48 – Switching training to align with buyer expectations. 18:01 – Setting standards in sales, writing a textbook, mentoring.  22:19 – Benchmarking for improvement using digital tools.  25:57 – Data-driven professionalism, diverse skills, clear career paths for market success. 30:12 – Journey of resilience in Homer's Odyssey.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremynoad/   Janice B Gordon is the award-winning Customer Growth Expert and Scale Your Sales Framework founder. She is by LinkedIn Sales 15 Innovating Sales Influencers to Follow 2021, the Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Customer Experience Nov 2020 and 150 Women B2B Thought Leaders You Should Follow in 2021. Janice helps companies worldwide to reimagine revenue growth through customer experience and sales.   Book Janice to speak virtually at your next event https://janicebgordon.com      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janice-b-gordon/    Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaniceBGordon      Scale Your Sales Podcast: https://scaleyoursales.co.uk/podcast    More on the blog https://scaleyoursales.co.uk/blog   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janicebgordon    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScaleYourSal...   

The Elephant in the Room
108: Power and influence of top 2000 companies in achieving the SDGs: Samantha Ndiwalana, World Benchmarking Alliance

The Elephant in the Room

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 21:27


ShownotesA while ago I invited Samantha Ndiwalana, a Senior Researcher at World Benchmarking Alliance to talk about the pivotal role of the private sector in meeting the SDGs. The WBA maps 2000 of the worlds most influential companies. The influence is staggering, the companies have over $36.5 trillion in revenue and employ more than 97 million people across 85 countries. How are these companies identified? It starts with looking at the seven transformations needed to meet UN SDGs: Social, Food and Agriculture, Decarbonisation and Energy, Nature, Digital, Urban and Financial. The WBA then go on to identify the 2000 keystone companies within these industries based on 5 principles that goes beyond just size and also looks at impact and influenceIt is a tall order to challenging the prevailing bias that leading companies are based only in Western countries or the global north to ensure that the right companies are included in that list. Samantha and I discussed this and more in our conversation

The Chemical Show
Building Insights through Informal Benchmarking at The Chemical Summit - Ep 129

The Chemical Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 4:31


Our inaugural conference, The Chemical Summit is happening October 24-25 in The Woodlands, Texas. Our exciting agenda features many guests from The Chemical Show podcast.Victoria Meyer shares more about Benchmarking and what to expect at The Chemical Summit, including:  The Chemical Summit will provide insights and informal benchmarking for leaders in the chemical industry The importance of benchmarking as a measuring stick in the chemical industry  Addressing gaps in benchmarking, particularly in relation to ESG, sustainability, digitization, and AI The Chemical Summit will take a different approach to benchmarking and will be informal yet relevant Learn more and register for The Chemical Summit at www.thechemicalsummit.com***Don't miss an episode: Subscribe to The Chemical Show on your favorite podcast player. ***Like what you hear? Leave a rating and review.***Want more insights? Sign up for our email list at www.thechemicalshow.com. 

Wise Decision Maker Show
#171: To Make Remote Work Effective Requires Thinking About Others: Jessica "JJ" Reeder of Upwork

Wise Decision Maker Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 24:39


In this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky speaks to Jessica "JJ" Reeder, Director of Remote Organizational Effectiveness at Upwork, who talks about why effective remote work requires us to think about others.You can learn about Upwork at https://www.upwork.com/

Wise Decision Maker Show
#170: Avoid Mistakes in Investor Relations: Michael Mohammadi and Eduardo Fonnegra of Storm X

Wise Decision Maker Show

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