Podcasts about Business case

I was so sad when my local Kinrgy dance studio abruptly closed. Being their very first founding member, I had a front row seat to what I believe went wrong. Because these are many of the same mistakes that so many new businesses make, I thought I'd share with you how NOT to launch your business to avoid a similar demise.        Chapters 00:29 - Dance studio update 04:40 - Kinrgy studio background 13:31 - What they invested in and failed to invest in  21:21 - The mistakes they made in their marketing strategy 31:30 - Understanding what to focus on and in what order    Have a side hustle or full-time business and want to ensure you're set up for success? Apply for All In Mastermind now at http://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com/Mastermind   Leave a comment on the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/L-v9KzdqNUc

Send me a messageIn this week's episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I'm sharing a replay of one of my favourite conversations—my chat with George Wade, co-founder of Zevero. George's story is a fascinating one: he began in waste management, only to realise that the biggest opportunities to cut emissions weren't in bins or pallet wrap, but deep within supply chains. That insight led him to co-found Zevero, a carbon accounting company now operating globally.We unpack why Scope 3 emissions—those hidden in supply chains—are the toughest to measure yet the most crucial to tackle. George explains how Zevero helps organisations unlock data that would otherwise sit unused in ERP systems, turning it into actionable insights. He shares how even small companies can start the emissions journey without drowning in complexity, and why measurement isn't just about compliance—it's also about competitive advantage, customer trust, and employee engagement.George highlights success stories from clients like Jubel, a drinks brand that discovered its products had 67% fewer emissions than competitors—a powerful figure when selling into major retailers. We also discuss surprising benefits of emissions tracking, from reduced costs and new innovation pathways to improved staff morale and retention.Looking ahead, George predicts carbon accounting will become more collaborative, with data-sharing frameworks enabling companies to finally compare “apples with apples.” The future, he argues, belongs to those who measure accurately, act decisively, and communicate transparently.If you're grappling with Scope 3 or looking for practical ways to reduce emissions across complex supply chains, this episode offers both clarity and inspiration.Listen in and discover why accurate data is the missing link in building truly sustainable supply chains.Elevate your brand with the ‘Sustainable Supply Chain' podcast, the voice of supply chain sustainability.Last year, this podcast's episodes were downloaded over 113,000 times by senior supply chain executives around the world.Become a sponsor. Lead the conversation.Contact me for sponsorship opportunities and turn downloads into dialogues.Act today. Influence the future.Podcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous supporters: Alicia Farag Kieran Ognev And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one.Podcast Sponsorship Opportunities:If you/your organisation is interested in sponsoring this podcast - I have several options available. Let's talk!FinallyIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on LinkedIn, or send me a text message using this link.If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.

Send us a textJoin Richard C. Wilson, founder of the Family Office Club, as he shares 18 years of insights from running the world's largest ultra-wealthy investor community. In this powerful mastermind session, Richard covers:How the Family Office Club connects 7,500+ investors, including 1,500+ deca-, centi-, and billionairesCutting-edge AI tools for sourcing deals, performing due diligence, and scaling investor outreachProven capital raising strategies from billionaires, Shark Tank investors, and top dealmakersWhy trust, relationships, and in-person meetings matter more than ever in the AI eraThe three levels of AI sophistication and how to implement them in your businessCase studies on using AI for real estate, investor relations, and business growth

A Broken Investment environment is an “Everyone” problem! What if the next big idea never gets off the ground — simply because the founder (maybe you?) doesn't look like a ‘typical' entrepreneur? In this episode of Entrepreneurial Thinkers, Rob sits down with Allison Byers, founder of Scroobius, to unpack the hidden barriers in startup funding and how to think differently about this reality. From the unfair distribution of capital to the impact of policy changes like SB 54 in California, they explore how the system can evolve to support all entrepreneurs. Allison shares how Scroobius is helping diverse founders connect with investors — and why a more inclusive funding landscape leads to stronger businesses, communities, and economies.Feel free to follow and engage with ALLISON here:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-byers/- X: https://x.com/apbyers- Website: https://www.scroobious.com/We're so grateful to you, our growing audience of entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders interested in the human stories of the Entrepreneurial Thinkers behind entrepreneurial economies worldwide.As always we hope you enjoy each episode and Like, Follow, Subscribe or share with your friends. You can find our shows here, and our new Video Podcast, at “Entrepreneurial Thinkers” channel on YouTube. Plug in, relax and enjoy inspiring, educational and empowering conversations between Rob and our guests.¡Cheers y gracias!,Entrepreneurial Thinkers Team.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Entrepreneurial Thinkers06:17 The Table of Innovation Funding09:58 The Importance of Equitable Funding16:27 The Business Case for Diversity in Funding19:16 Personal Journey and Insights28:28 Legislative Change: SB 54 Overview34:53 The Impact of SB 54 on Venture Capital40:48 State-Level Policy and Its Implications43:39 Introducing Scroobius: A New Venture Capital Approach47:52 The Evolution of Venture Capital and Its Challenges01:00:33 The Future of Entrepreneurship and Capital Access01:11:22 Actionable Steps for Founders Seeking Capital

In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim dive into an enriching discussion with Shawna Hofer, Chief Information Security Officer at St. Luke's Health System in Idaho. Discover the vital link between cybersecurity and patient safety, the evolving role of AI in healthcare, and the challenges of integrating new technologies securely. Shawna shares her unique journey from an identity and access management manager to a CISO, offering valuable insights on risk management, data privacy, machine identities, and resilient security infrastructure. This is a must-watch episode for anyone interested in the intersection of healthcare and cybersecurity!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview00:37 ID Pro Membership Benefits03:35 Conferences and Events06:03 Introducing Shawna Hofer07:00 Shawna's Journey to CISO10:55 Identity Security in Healthcare13:49 Balancing Security and User Experience19:08 Challenges with IoT in Healthcare24:27 AI in Healthcare Security30:01 Upskilling for AI in Security33:07 The Ever-Improving AI Landscape33:21 Embracing the AI Mindset33:58 Resiliency in Healthcare and AI35:06 The Future of Jobs in an AI-Driven World37:37 Trusting AI in Security Decisions40:56 Learning the Language of Risk43:44 Making the Business Case for Identity45:50 Balancing Security Investments51:48 The Future of Healthcare and AI54:40 Fun and Food: The Potato Question01:02:13 Closing Remarks and FarewellConnect with Shawna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawna-hofer-7259b21a/Connect with us on LinkedIn:Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.com

In this episode, host Shaesta Waiz speaks with Jennifer Pickerel—President of Aviation Personnel International and a veteran executive search consultant—about the rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in aviation and its real-world impacts. Drawing on over two decades of experience in recruitment, leadership development, and organizational culture, Pickerel examines how performative DEI, policy softening, and cultural misalignment can undermine both safety and profitability. They explore the business case for genuine inclusion, the mechanics of effective mentorship, sponsorship, and allyship, and share concrete tactics for women to advocate for themselves by reframing their requests around company goals. Pickerel also offers practical tools for researching organizational culture, building strategic networks, and sustaining resilience when formal DEI programs recede. Episode Notes Shaesta Waiz sits down with Jennifer Pickerel to unpack: The current state of DEI in business aviation Why superficial diversity initiatives falter The role of culture in hiring and retention Building mentorship, sponsorship, and allyship organically How women can present a business case for their own advancement Tools for assessing company culture before you apply Strategies for young women to stay and thrive in aviation Chapter Breakdown00:00 | Diversity in Aviation07:22 | Women in Pilot Statistics10:00 | Shifts in DEI Commitments12:45 | Culture's Role in Hiring15:08 | Mentorship and Sponsorship17:42 | Defining True Allyship20:13 | Overcoming Industry Challenges22:56 | Assessing Organizational Culture25:20 | Inspiring Young Aviators Follow Jennifer Pickerel LinkedIn: Jennifer E. Pickerel - President - Business Aviation API: Jennifer Pickerel - President - Recruiter Follow Shaesta Waiz Website:⁠⁠ shaestawaiz.com⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠ Shaesta Waiz⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠ @shaesta.waiz⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠ @shaestawaiz Shaesta Waiz on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube (Aviate Platform)⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif Studio & Production & The Tallawah Group⁠⁠ Website:www.massifsp.com⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠ Massif Studio & Production⁠⁠ Website:⁠⁠ www.TallawahWorldwide.com ⁠⁠LinkedIn:⁠⁠ The Tallawah Group⁠⁠ For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email ⁠hello@MassifKroo.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Want to get your winery featured in the press? Start with a better press release. Erin Kirschenmann, Managing Editor of Wine Business Monthly and founder of Novel Pairings, shares what makes a press release newsworthy. She explains how to tailor your message, capture editors' attention with the five Ws, and why showcasing the human side of your brand matters. Learn how to craft more effective press releases and make your brand stand out. Resources:         265: How to Stand Out on Social Media in 2025 276: The Business Case for Employee Engagement in the Wine Industry | Marketing Tip Monday Erin Kirschenmann on Instagram Novel Pairings Wine Business Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Donate Online Courses – DPR & CCA Hours SIP Certified – Show your care for the people and planet   Sustainable Ag Expo – The premiere winegrowing event of the year Vineyard Team – Become a Member

SummaryIn this episode of the Winning Season podcast, host Jacqueline Twillie interviews Alair Castro, a Director of Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Marketing at Northwestern Mutual and founder of the AC Consultancy. Alair shares her journey and passion for addressing the racial wealth gap, advocating for Black women, and creating inclusive marketing strategies. The conversation explores the importance of building trust within communities, measuring success beyond traditional metrics, and the significance of maintaining authenticity in consultancy work. Alair emphasizes the need for multiple streams of income and the value of unplugged family time for personal and professional growth.TakeawaysAlair Castro is a Director of Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Marketing.Her career is dedicated to advocating for Black women.The racial wealth gap is a significant issue affecting the Black community.Building trust within the Black community is crucial for financial services.Inclusive marketing can drive business goals and community impact.Success indicators should go beyond clicks and impressions.Maintaining authenticity is key in consultancy work.Monetizing your skills can create additional income streams.Unplugged family time is essential for mental well-being.Effective communication of boundaries is vital in leadership.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Alair Castro01:40 Passion for Racial Wealth Gap03:48 Understanding the Racial Wealth Gap05:14 Building Buy-In for Inclusion06:44 The Business Case for Inclusive Marketing07:42 Cultural Insights in Marketing09:23 Measuring Success Beyond Clicks10:40 Overcoming Analysis Paralysis12:15 Monetizing Your Genius14:05 The Importance of Unplugged Time16:00 Turning Conflict into Collaboration17:56 Marketing and Money Rules for Change Makers18:24 Fun and Personal Insights with Alair CastroConnect with Alair LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaircastro/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/acoutoftheoffice/Online https://www.theacconsultancy.com/

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is believe in yourself and go for it. Caroline Fitzgerald is the founder and CEO of GOALS, an independent media platform dedicated to women's sports. In this episode, she shares how her childhood experiences in sport fueled a lifelong passion, and why she left a thriving career to follow her purpose. She also discusses persistence in entrepreneurship, encouraging others to take risks and pursue their dreams. Caroline is also the host of the Business Case for Women's Sports Pocast, where she interviews business executives, thought leaders, athletes, and change makers who are driving the growth and visibility of women's sports across the globe. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Caroline Fitzgerald and GOALS02:50 The Journey to Starting GOALS07:43 Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Purpose13:10 Surprising Moments and Community Support15:52 The Future of Women's Sports20:12 Reframing Women's Sports as a Business25:17 Building Confidence and Taking Risks

In dieser rumpeligen und leicht verkaterten Nullnummer erklären Timo und Metti, warum sie ihre Solo-Podcasts (Digitale Stadtwerke & Utility 4.0) an den Nagel hängen und fortan gemeinsam den SIDpodcast moderieren. Bei Wasser gegen Kater und mit „Grinsen im Bauch“ blicken sie auf den „SummerSID“ zurück, freuen sich über inspirierende Begegnungen und verraten, warum Energiewende, Impact und Profitabilität bestens zusammenpassen. Es wird über Start-up-Euphorie, Podcast-Müdigkeit und die Macht ehrlicher Gespräche philosophiert. Außerdem: Ein offener Aufruf zur Beteiligung – aber Kritik bitte liebevoll verpackt an Metti richten

Female Finance ist kein Trend, sondern ein Milliardenmarkt. Trotzdem lässt die Finanzbranche gewaltiges Potenzial liegen. Wo die Branche aktuell steht, warum Female Finance mehr sein muss als PR und wie Frauen gezielter erreicht werden können – darüber spricht Sarah mit Anne Connelly (herMoney) und Martin Granig (Monkee).02:33 - Vorstellung Anne04:36 - Vorstellung Martin 06:10 - Martin, du hast mit Monkee ein Produkt entwickelt, das zu rund 80 % von Frauen genutzt wird – ganz ohne Female-Fokus. Wie erklärst du dir das im Nachhinein? 07:42 - Anne, wieso nutzen zu 80% Frauen Monkee und wieso bestehen diese Unterschiede zwischen den Geschlechtern - auch in der Nutzung der App? 11:08 - Anne, was sind zentrale Unterschiede zu männlichen Nutzergruppen? Braucht es tatsächlich unterschiedliche Produkte für Frauen und Männer? 14:24 - Anne, wie schätzt du die Lage außerhalb von Communities wie herMoney und Co. ein? Ist in der Finanzbranche insgesamt schon etwas in Bewegung? 19:09 - Martin, du hast das Verhalten eurer Nutzerinnen inzwischen aktiv analysiert. Was habt ihr daraus für euer Produkt abgeleitet? 28:18 - Anne, ist der Female-Focus aktuell echte Strategie oder eher ein PR-Instrument?31:52 - Martin, ist Female Finance bei dir im Ökosystem gerade ein Thema? 35:15 - Anne, wieso ist es so schwer, Investorinnen zu finden? 39:49 - Was müsste passieren, damit wir in fünf Jahren sagen können: Die Branche hat verstanden, wie sie Frauen als Kundinnen wirklich erreicht?42:05 - Welchen Gast oder welches Thema würdet ihr euch mal in unserem Podcast wünschen?Abonniert uns direkt hier oder folgt uns auf ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, um keine Episode zu verpassen.Alles weitere über unseren Podcast findet ihr hier: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠neosfer Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

What if every transformation dollar could pay for itself twice? In this week's episode of The Only Constant, Aric Wood discusses with Nellie Wartoft how to speak CFO, leverage past organizational failures as proof points, and structure bronze-silver-gold investment options that guarantee project success while accelerating strategy activation velocity.----Connect with:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nellie Wartoft⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CEO of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tigerhall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chair of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nellie@tigerhall.com

In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle chats with Dr. Meesha Dogan, CEO of Cardio Diagnostics, to explore how AI and epigenetics are transforming cardiovascular health in the workplace. They discuss the ripple effects of heart disease on productivity, benefits costs, and team dynamics—and how employers can take a proactive role through technology-driven prevention and wellness strategies. With a focus on actionable insights and employee well-being, this episode offers HR leaders new ways to support health and retention across their organizations.

If you like this episode, put some stars on it or send it to someone who should listen to it. I make this all pro bono, but feel free to support me per Ko-Fi oder PayPal. My weekly german newsletter can be subscribed here steady. My english blog is hosted at Medium. I work as a keynote speaker, panelist and author. Feel free to contact me! Amy co-authored the book Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back at Work, in which she and Dr. Leanne Dzubinski define and name the subtle (and not so subtle) ways bias persists in professional environments. We dive into how exclusion, undervaluation, and male-centered design play out not just in workplaces but also in mobility systems – and how both women advocate for a future that is safer, fairer, and more inclusive for all. Episode Timeline & Highlights: 00:00 – Introduction & Shared Mission Katja and Amy reflect on meeting via social media and their shared values. “Sometimes I feel like I've met my long-lost cousin from Germany.” – Amy 04:00 – Gender Bias in Tech & Autonomous Systems Amy discusses how tech, especially AI and autonomous vehicles, often fails to represent or serve everyone equally due to non-diverse development teams. “We need everyone at the table – pregnant women, children, people with disabilities – so tech works for everyone.” 10:00 – Feminism vs. Equalism Amy explains why she now calls herself an equalist, advocating for equity across all identities – gender, race, health, ability, age. 14:00 – The Six Glass Walls: Structural Barriers Women Face Amy outlines the six key biases from her book with real-world examples that resonate far beyond the workplace: - Male Privilege “Workplaces were made by men, for men – and that's still true today.” - Disproportionate Constraints From career paths to muted voices and “he-peating,” women's options are still systematically narrowed. - Insufficient Support “If business decisions are made on the golf course, women will never be in the room.” - Devaluation Undervaluation of care work, unequal pay, and credibility deficit: “They ask the man next to you if you're right – even when you just said it yourself.” - Hostility Both from men and sometimes other women (queen bee or mean girl behavior). “When it comes from another woman, it hurts even more.” - Acquiescence When women withdraw – not out of weakness, but from exhaustion: “It's not a failure; it's a rational choice for survival in a broken system.” 47:00 – New Book Preview: Excuses, Excuses Amy previews her upcoming book focused on the excuses women constantly face: too young, too old, too emotional, too ambitious… “There's no sweet spot for women – the excuse is always that she's a woman in the first place.” 55:00 – The Business Case for Inclusion Amy highlights real-world success stories, like U.S. retailer Costco, which maintained its DEI commitment despite political backlash – and saw rising profits. “Why wouldn't we want diverse teams if we serve diverse people?” Why This Episode Matters: Brings structure and clarity to systemic gender bias Connects mobility, tech, and gender equity in an accessible way Offers practical insight, compassion, and solutions – not just critique Equally relevant for women, allies, managers, policymakers, and anyone working for change

Host: Nadia Cameron - Editor - Marketing | Associate Publisher Brand evolution: It’s in the sights of every marketer, but how do you honour the legacy while seeking a new narrative that grabs attention, signals distinctiveness, and builds loyalty? How do you prove it’s worth investing in brand not just demand internally? What team structures and measures are better for driving a brand-led marketing approach? And what does it take to avoid what Mark Ritson calls “the pornography of change” in your creative and brand execution for the sake of it, versus innovating to ensure continued cultural relevance and commercial success? Joining in this final episode in the CMO Awards podcast series for 2025 are three of our finalists and winners – Michael Hill CMO, Jo Feeney, Reflections Holidays CMO, Pete Chapman, and Allianz Australia general manager of customer strategy and marketing, Laura Halbert – who have made brand their mantra and mechanism for commercial success. Each of these marketing chiefs is in a different lifecycle stage of brand maturity. Yet similarities in ingredients are in evidence: Capturing then leveraging data and customer insight, identifying and sticking to brand values, recalibrating media spend, committing to long-lasting creative and content that oozes distinctive brand assets, multi-year horizons, whole-of-company buy-in, baseline metrics and commercial smarts. Take Reflections Holiday, a relatively young brand representing 40 holiday parks in Australia. As the business has transformed its operating model and committed to becoming a social enterprise, building brand has taken centre stage. Under the moniker, ‘Life’s better outside’, Chapman has been flipping category perceptions on their heads and stridently seeking engagement with a more discerning outdoors audience that puts nature, not novelty, first. From only 10 per cent of budget going on brand versus performance, it’s completely switched the other way. Last year, Reflections also underwent a rebrand complete with new positioning and brand look. The new brand strategy made for some exceptional – and ironically, short-term – results, Chapman says. These include 10.1 year-on-year, topline revenue growth between February 2024 and February 2025, a +15.9 per cent lift in NPS, and a 20 per cent increase in loyalty club membership. For Feeney, the lack of clarity on what Michael Hill stood for, overreliance on product and price promotions, limited insight into what customers thought and the absence of a narrative around a compelling lineage in fine jewellery all made rebranding a must. But you can’t tackle it all in one hit. So she introduced brand tracking first, and made the case for taking price points off advertising. Feeney also jettisoned the catalogues and shifted towards digital and “better media channels”, as the longer-term shift to reinvest an unprecedented 60 per cent of advertising funding into brand began. “We couldn't have gone from zero to 100, we actually had to start to retell the story of Michael Hill,” says Feeney. “Resetting ourselves and getting a baseline was the really important part to then be able to even think about what could a rebrand look like.” Even with persistently tough retail conditions, brand efforts helped turn three years of negative growth into three years of positive growth in group sales: +13.1 per cent (2021), +7 per cent (2023) and +9.8 per cent (2024). Halbert meanwhile, is in the early stages of a rebranding effort for Allianz Australia, debuting its new brand positioning work, ‘Care you can count on’ in June. She’s already reporting a 15-point lift in brand awareness thanks to a creative approach grounded in leveraging distinctive brand assets that take their cues from a level of care Halbert felt in her first interviews before even joining the insurance giant. “So the first marker was just in the experience. But the wonderful thing about a German organisation is we do have data. I was flooded with all the data and all of the research you could possibly dream of. When you really unpacked it… what was clear was that it was an amazing brand, with good awareness, good consideration, lots of trust. But when you unpack it further, it wasn't enough. “We needed to be different. We needed to be distinctive. So we went on a mission over the course of the last 18 months to really go and understand who we were right at the core.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we welcome Stefanie Klein, who leads the international initiative Women4Metals at Aurubis AG. With years of experience in the male-dominated metals industry, Stefanie is dedicated to making women in heavy industry more visible and empowered. Her work demonstrates that diversity is a business imperative, essential for driving cultural transformation across an entire sector.Stefanie explains that the push for diversity at her company is not just a social good but a strategic necessity. It addresses the critical “war for talent” by widening the talent pool and brings diverse perspectives to the table, leading to more sustainable and robust business decisions. The core philosophy of her initiative is to “fix the system, not the women,” focusing on changing the corporate framework to be more inclusive rather than trying to change the women within it. This involves making female role models more visible to attract others and fostering genuine male allyship.For individuals navigating their careers, especially in traditional industries, Stefanie offers clear, actionable advice. She stresses the importance of building a diverse professional network and seeking out sponsorship, noting that women are often “over-mentored but under-sponsored.” Her final guidance for young people is to remain curious, be proactive in connecting with companies, and stay open to all opportunities, particularly in STEM fields where there is immense potential for growth and impact.

Good manners aren't just about being polite — they're about making other people feel seen.William Hanson is one of the world's leading etiquette coaches. He's advised royalty, CEOs, and television personalities on how to communicate with clarity, confidence, and grace. But his mission goes far beyond fine dining or proper handshakes.In today's fast-paced, informal world, William argues that etiquette isn't outdated — it's essential. Whether you're trying to land a job, win over a client, or simply connect with others, good manners are your most underrated advantage.He sat down with me to share how etiquette builds trust, why it's not about snobbery or perfection, and how anyone — regardless of background — can learn the unspoken codes that open doors.This… is a Bit of Optimism.Check out William's new book Just Good Manners hereAnd learn more about his work here. 

Lilia Pulova: Business Case Ownership—The Product Owner's Core Duty Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: Always Present and Inspirational Lilia describes an exceptional Product Owner whose defining characteristic was consistent presence with the team. This presence went beyond just showing up - it was inspirational and made team members genuinely care about their delivery and the product they were building. The Product Owner served as the vital connection between the team and the organization's wider mission, helping everyone understand how their work contributed to the bigger picture. This constant engagement and visibility created a motivated team that took pride in their product development efforts. The Bad Product Owner: Unprepared and Responsibility-Shifting Lilia encountered a Product Owner who exemplified poor practices by consistently arriving at backlog refinement meetings without any preparation, expecting developers to provide business context instead. This approach was fundamentally wrong because developers aren't equipped to discuss business expectations or product direction - that's the Product Owner's responsibility. This individual habitually said "yes" to all tickets without consideration, shifted decision-making responsibility to the team, and relied on architects to manage the product and determine sprint priorities. Product Owners must own the business case rather than delegate it, and keep the business rationale constantly visible to the team. Self-reflection Question: How do you ensure your Product Owner maintains proper preparation and ownership of business decisions rather than shifting these responsibilities to the development team? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

Welcome to the latest episode in the Terra Carta Series of the All Things Sustainable podcast, a collaboration with the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI). Throughout 2025, we'll be interviewing SMI member CEOs across industries and around the world about how they're approaching sustainability challenges and opportunities.  In today's episode, we speak to Caspar Herzberg, CEO of AVEVA, a UK-based software company and SMI member. “It's not the time to retreat on climate,” Caspar says. “The solutions exist today that can keep us on the path to net-zero, and now we need to focus on scaling these through digitization and adoption.” Caspar outlines the technology solutions that are supporting decarbonization efforts across sectors. He also talks about the role AI can play in driving efficiency and boosting the business case for sustainability. “At the end of the day, sustainability is only going to work when you are profitable,” he says. “Otherwise, businesses won't do it.” About the Terra Carta Podcast Series: The SMI is a network of over 250 global CEOs across finance and industry. It facilitates private sector diplomacy with the ambition of making sustainability the driving force of global markets and value creation. S&P Global is a proud SMI member. We're calling this the Terra Carta Series based on the SMI's Terra Carta mandate. This is the guiding mandate for the SMI and sets out ambitious and practical actions to help the private sector accelerate progress toward a sustainable future. The name Terra Carta is a play on the historic Magna Carta.  Listen to previous episodes in the Terra Carta Series: How the Sustainable Markets Initiative convenes the public and private sectors to drive solutions | S&P Global How climate tech company Patch works to build integrity of carbon markets | S&P Global Learn about energy transition data and services from S&P Global Commodity Insights.   This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global.   Copyright ©2025 by S&P Global            DISCLAIMER    By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.      S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

Discover how prioritizing employee engagement can elevate your sustainability efforts and business success. This episode explores real-world examples from Niner Wine Estates, Ancient Peaks, and Hope Family Wines, where workplace culture, strong benefits, and community involvement turn staff into long-term, loyal brand ambassadors. Learn why engaged employees are key to implementing best practices and creating meaningful customer connections. Plus, find out how to start empowering your team with a free 30-minute online course. Resources: *** Tell Your Sustainable Story Online Course *** 2025 SIP Certified Sustainable Stories – get inspired Apply for SIP Certified Wine Marketing Tips eNewsletter Sustainable Story Worksheet Print Electronic Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Donate SIP Certified – Show your care for the people and planet  Sustainable Ag Expo – The premiere winegrowing event of the year Vineyard Team – Become a Member

Learn how to scale authentic empathy and create meaningful impact in business while building sustainable wealth Look, we live in a crazy world right now. The news is screaming that the sky is falling, social media's got everyone at each other's throats, and AI is encouraging shortcuts over real connection. But here's what I know - with every challenge comes an equal and opposite opportunity. In this episode, I sit down with Chris Yoko to dive deep into what really separates successful entrepreneurs from everyone else: genuine care. Not the kind you SAY you have, but the kind people actually FEEL. We explore how to build empathy at scale, why authenticity isn't just nice-to-have but mission-critical, and how you get paid in direct proportion to the impact you provide others. Chris Yoko is the CEO of Yoko Consulting and founder of Carbon Off - and let me tell you, this guy gets it. He's worked with powerhouse brands like Ritz Carlton, Living Social, and Pampers, helping impact over 100 million lives. Chris is part of MMT, our mastermind group of 7, 8, and 9-figure entrepreneurs, and his superpower is helping organizations create authentic impact through technology. What I love about Chris is he doesn't just talk about caring - he shows organizations how to systematically demonstrate it at scale. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Your competitive advantage isn't your marketing tactics or sales systems - it's whether people genuinely believe you care about their success more than your own profit. Empathy at scale means building systems that help you see, hear, and understand what's truly important to each person you serve. Real empathy requires accuracy in reading people's emotions AND the wisdom to know when to pull them up rather than sink down with them. The Ritz Carlton doesn't just deliver great service - they anticipate what would make you feel special before you even know you need it. Servant leadership means your people get the credit when you win, and you take the blame when things go wrong - that's how you build loyalty that runs soul-deep. You want to build lasting wealth? Expand your vision beyond yourself to your family, community, country, and world - the bigger your impact, the bigger your income. The wealthiest people aren't thinking small like "the world" - they're already exploring space because their vision for impact knows no bounds. In times of chaos and uncertainty, the companies that survive and thrive are those with superfans who feel genuinely cared for and connected to a meaningful mission. Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show. Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites: www.PredictableProfits.com

Today, Velocitor Solution's Rudy Nemeth talks about the evolution of fleet technology from digitizing basic processes to integrated platforms that enhance safety and efficiency! Rudy highlights how utilizing AI in fleet management helps identify safety issues, existing data challenges in logistics companies, cash flow constraints faced by small businesses, and the benefits of technology advancements!   About Rudy Nemeth As the VP of Sales at Velocitor Solutions, Rudy has over 25 years of experience in new business development for mobile software solutions and managed mobile services. His expertise includes Enterprise Cross-Platform Mobile Apps, Mobile Back-End, and ERP Integration. He also manages a fleet management system that includes GPS tracking, telematics monitoring, FMCSA-compliant ELD system, driver score cards, and in-cab video. His vertical markets include Consumer Packaged Goods, Field Service, Transportation and Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail, and Field Sales. He's passionate about delivering innovative and effective mobile solutions to various industries and helping businesses optimize their operations and performance.   Connect with Rudy Website: https://velocitor.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudynemeth/  

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Side Projects: Sind nicht technische Tätigkeiten wirklich der Weg zum Business-Erfolg?Hast du auch schon mal davon geträumt, aus einer kleinen Idee neben dem Hauptjob ein echtes Business zu zaubern – und bist dann doch am „perfekten“ Domainnamen und einer nie fertig gewordenen App gescheitert? Willkommen im Club der wohl wichtigsten Tech-Lektion abseits des Coden: Der größte Fehler hat selten etwas mit Technik zu tun.In dieser Episode nehmen wir dich mit auf Wolfis ganz persönliche Achterbahnfahrt: Von Pepsi (halb-legal) aus dem Schulspind über digitale Projekte mit Lehrgeld, bis zu großen Visionen zwischen Open Source Podcast-Plattformen und Energiesektor-Startups. Wir tauchen gemeinsam ein in die Psychologie und Praxis hinter Side Projects: Wie solltest du starten (Spoiler: Nicht mit coden!)? Was bringt's, mit Menschen zu sprechen, bevor man Produkte baut? Müssen Domains und fancy Frameworks wirklich am Anfang stehen – oder ist ein Postfach bei gmx.de doch die richtige Bootstrapping-Strategie?Du erfährst, warum Interviews mit echten Nutzern meist viel mehr bringen als tausend Zeilen Code, wie du deinen tatsächlichen Markt findest und weshalb die meisten Projekte nicht an Technik, sondern an fehlendem Fokus, falschem Sales oder zu wenig Realitätssinn scheitern. Außerdem: Was tun, wenn das Herz blutet und Loslassen angesagt ist?Plus: Kann man Side Projects im Team besser durchziehen als allein? Und warum der ein oder andere Exit sich finanziell (oder emotional) ganz anders anfühlt als gedacht.Ob du gründen willst, einfach nur am nächsten Hack Weekend bastelst oder endlich verstehen willst, wie Produktentwicklung wirklich funktioniert – diese Folge liefert dir ehrliche Anekdoten, Tools und Tipps für alle mit Side-Project-Herz.Bonus: Ein wütender Geschäftsbesitzer, der dich aus dem Laden jagt.Unsere aktuellen Werbepartner findest du auf https://engineeringkiosk.dev/partnersDas schnelle Feedback zur Episode:

In this episode of What's Best For The Patient Is Best For Business, Jerry sits down with Dr. Valerie Rucker-Bussie, Community Development Officer for Rizing Tide, and Dr. Heidi Jannenga, Founder of Rizing Tide, to discuss how their nonprofit is addressing the critical shortage of physical therapists while improving diversity and representation in the profession.Rizing Tide provides scholarships, mentorship, and career development opportunities for first- and second-year DPT students from underrepresented backgrounds, helping to build a more inclusive and culturally competent workforce. Heidi shares the inspiration behind the organization—rooted in her own journey with WebPT—and Valerie highlights how their Employer Connect Program bridges the gap between students and future employers, creating a pipeline of talent for clinics nationwide.Key Takeaways:• Solving the PT Shortage – Rizing Tide is tackling the industry's workforce crisis by supporting students who might otherwise drop out due to financial barriers.• The Power of Representation – Research shows better patient outcomes when providers reflect the communities they serve—Rizing Tide is making that a reality.• Community & Mentorship – Beyond scholarships, the organization fosters a PT Pod community where students access mentorship, networking, and career opportunities.• Employer Benefits – Clinics partnering with Rizing Tide gain early access to top-tier talent, reducing recruitment challenges and improving workforce diversity.• The Business Case for DEI – Diversity isn't just ethical—it's good for business, expanding patient access and driving long-term growth.Tune in to hear how Rizing Tide is shaping the future of PT one scholar at a time.Learn more at Rizing-Tide.com If you'd like to learn more about Strata EMR & RCM and achieving a 99.99% reimbursement rate for your PT, OT, or SLP Clinic head over to stratapt.com and book a demo with their team!

Dive into the future of enterprise data with the latest episode of Tech-Driven Business. Mustansir Saifuddin welcomes Shawn Brown, of SAP, for Part 1 of an in-depth exploration of the SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC). If you're navigating the complexities of data management and analytics within the SAP ecosystem, this episode is unmissable. Shawn breaks down the fundamental 'why' behind BDC, revealing how it's engineered to drastically reduce data preparation time, cut costs, and empower businesses to make faster, more accurate decisions. Tune in to understand how you can your team can take advantage of all that BDC offers to SAP customers looking to unlock true value from their data. With over two decades of experience in SAP solutions, Shawn Brown currently serves as Senior Director for SAP's Center of Excellence. Known for expertly identifying customer needs, Mr. Brown excels in presenting tailored solutions involving Business Technology Platform, Business Data Cloud, S4HANA, and Business AI. A proven leader in demand generation and partner relationship management, Mr. Brown has successfully driven initiatives that enhance customer experience and streamline cloud solution adoption. Renowned as a thought leader and strategist, Mr. Brown frequently shares insights with CIOs and business influencers, fostering strong, trust-based relationships across multiple industries.   Connect with Us: LinkedIn: Shawn Brown:  Mustansir Saifuddin:  Innovative Solution Partners  X:  @Mmsaifuddin YouTube or learn more about our sponsor Innovative Solution Partners to schedule a free consultation.    Episode Transcript [00:00:00] Mustansir Saifuddin: Welcome to Tech- Driven Business, brought to you by Innovative Solution Partners. I'm honored to have Sean Brown of SAP join me to kick off an essential two part series to unpack a topic that's on every SAP user's mind. The Business Data Cloud or BDC. If you're looking to understand how BDC can transform your data landscape and drive real business value, you are in the right place. [00:00:32] . [00:00:32] Welcome to Tech- Driven Business, Shawn. How are you? [00:00:35] Shawn Brown: I am good. I'm good. Things are going well, staying busy. [00:00:38] Mustansir Saifuddin: That's awesome. That's awesome. So glad to have you on our show and I'm really excited for the topic that we are going to discuss today. You ready for it? [00:00:47] Shawn Brown: I am. I'm excited as well. [00:00:51] Mustansir Saifuddin: Yeah, so I, I know we had talked in the past a couple of times and right now , the hot topic everybody's talking about from SAP and in general is the whole idea, the concept, and now the actual product called Business Data Cloud and what it really means for SAP customers. I like to use this time to dig deeper into this conversation and have a better understanding of exactly what this brings, what kind of landscapes that are changing with this new product, and to expect, you know, if you're a customer interested into, in going forward with BDC. [00:01:28] Shawn Brown: -. [00:01:28] Sure. That sounds great. Yeah. [00:01:32] Mustansir Saifuddin: Awesome. Okay. So I think every time we, we have this new products, right? And SAP is really good about and talk, people talk about rebranding and all that. Let's talk about the why of why should SAP customers adopt BDC. What is different about BDC that SAP customers should be asking that question. [00:01:53] Why? [00:01:55] Shawn Brown: Yeah, this is, this is my favorite question to start. Anything in the space that is outside of packaged solutions, you know ERP, HR Supply Chain and, and the capabilities we have in those areas because the why is something that it, it should be the driver for everything. Right? And, and for BDC, I would say the first thing we wanna talk about is it's a, it's a new product. [00:02:24] But it's an evolution of everything that we've been doing for years. It's, it's capabilities that our customers already know about. And it's taking all of the capabilities that we have offered over the time that we've been, been in the data and analytics space. And it's the, I call it a next generation, right? [00:02:45] It's the next generation of what was. And so when we get into the why. I would say the first thing that we really gotta say is, is the reason for BDC is it is to short circuit the amount of time it takes to prepare from data to finally analytics and planning and all the steps in between, where we're often times organizations see it as this, this wheel that. [00:03:15] They start with the data that's in the source system. They're gonna extract a, transform it loaded profile it, catalog it you know, press governance on it. Maybe make it in, you know, in a marketplace setting. Organize it so that it can be easily digestible, create some standard analytics, and then now we can actually start analyzing it. [00:03:34] And the why is really about reducing the amount of time it takes to go around that whole wheel of, Data all the way around to analytics and planning and reduce the amount of prep time and increase the amount of analysis time. Because if we think about how much time a person gets to analyze the [00:04:00] data, let's say for example, and this is a, this is actually a number that is, has been verified with numerous customers and with, the analyst firms like Gartner and Forrester and TDWI is that it takes as much as 70% or more of the actual workload and investment to go from data to analytics. That's not, so that means the analytics is just 30% or less of the time. So if we think about how much each question costs. You have to add in all of that cost that even deliver up the analytical or, or deliver up the, the data in a way that it can be analyzed. [00:04:45] So BDCs goal is to shrink that time of preparation and actual delivery of data for the analyst purpose or for the AI purpose, or for any application purpose. Shrink it as much as possible so that, the questions that are asked are cheaper, and essentially we can ask more questions. We don't have to continue to reformat the data, deliver the data in a new way to get to the final answers that we're trying to seek. [00:05:20] So I would say savings and costs. Savings and money. More data, more, more analysis time. That's the why for BDC. [00:05:31] Mustansir Saifuddin: Yeah, it totally makes sense. I think one of the things that while you're talking about this that stuck out for me was, we always talk about time value, right? And, especially when it comes to analytics, It's such a critical part of any organization's path forward and the numbers that you're just sharing from Gartner and other resources, [00:05:51] where if the majority of the time is gone into the data collection, the data refinement, all that, there's no time left or a very minimal time for your analytics part, which makes it really difficult for organizations to make quick decisions. So I think what I'm hearing from you, the why: the time value becomes very important in this case. [00:06:13] Shawn Brown: Correct. Absolutely. [00:06:16] Mustansir Saifuddin: That's good because that kind of takes me into this conversation, like, Hey, benefits. When you have that, why understood, what are some of the benefits that BDC will provide to SAP customers who want to go on the journey? Because benefits is really the reason why it will make sense for them to move forward. [00:06:33] Shawn Brown: For sure, for sure. And this is the one that's always interesting for organizations because they're focused so much on the actual preparation of the data that oftentimes the benefits that they can glean from all of that effort are, are fleeting, so they look at the, the overall effort and they go, oh yeah, there's, there's a lot here that is really based on, on how much it took to get here. [00:07:01] And the faster we can deliver the capabilities for analysis purposes for any AI purposes, the faster we can make decisions. The faster we can adjust based on those decisions. And so when you think about the speed at which organizations operate, to be able to answer those questions faster is probably the number one benefit that you can get. [00:07:27] And then you also get into accuracy. What, what questions are we asking? And if we don't have to go through this rigorous effort of moving data from all of these source systems and joining it all back together, and then building all that business context. Data integrity, is that a, a concern? It is for most organizations, they're concerned about what this looks like at its end state. [00:07:57] And the other thing that still [00:08:00] exists in the world of business, especially in the analytics space, is the typical spread marked problem. Where people just take the data that they're looking for, they extract it out of whatever solution it's been delivered to them. Maybe it's cheap cloud storage on flat files, or maybe it's been all dumped into an ODS, an operational data store, and then they're accessing the data as they like. [00:08:26] If they don't understand the details of the data and the relationships that occur with the data, and they don't have the original business context that the data came from in its source system, then if they do extract it to whatever they like, then somebody can walk into a meeting with one version of the truth and another can walk in with another version of the truth. [00:08:48] They all can believe that they're accurate. They all can argue over why their version of truth is correct and the others is not. So the confidence in the data is the other thing. We take away a lot of those concerns, because when you have it coming from those source systems and the preparation of that data has been provided in this case by SAP, for SAP systems, at a minimum, you're going to have much more confidence that the data [00:09:17] is delivered to you in a way that respects all of the integrity that it came from. That the accuracy of the data is as accurate as it was entered into the business application upon which it was the source. So the speed of delivery, the accuracy of the data. These are, these are major advantages that you get with regards to using BDC versus [00:09:43] the, the older school, I'll call it older school 'cause I'm an old guy. The old days of Bill Inman and star schemas and relational database systems that we created. These massive data warehouses. It's an older school thought, and it was one that was born outta this idea that we had to get the data from those source systems because we couldn't query the source systems at runtime. [00:10:06] All those things contribute to, to today where we're curating the data for you. It's been curated by SAP from all SAP systems, so if you have any questions about the quality of the data, in that case, you then you should have questions about the quality of your data in its source. there's a bigger issue, so speed of delivery, accuracy of data. [00:10:32] Those are probably my, my two top benefits that customers are going to get out of this. [00:10:38] Mustansir Saifuddin: Absolutely. That makes total sense. I think one of the things that really stuck out for me was the whole concept of end-to-end governance . Does BDC do a better job? And how, is that integrated to this whole BDC realm of the different pieces that makes up BDC? How is data governance and security working within those parameters? [00:11:03] Shawn Brown: Yeah. So in BDC, you're getting role level security on all the data. At that point then you're asking questions like, where do I, how do my users access the data? What are they allowed to see? What are they not allowed to see? All those capabilities can be integrated into BDC. You, you can deliver all of those capabilities directly within BDC. [00:11:27] You start off by setting up some broader, who's the, who's the group? What systems are they accessing? So if I'm in finance and I'm looking at finance data, I probably have access to let's say S/4HANA as the backend system that is storing all this data. All the users within the finance team that have access to S/4HANA can have access to that space of data. [00:11:55] And I use that word space because this is a concept that, again, there's nothing [00:12:00] new. We've invited these concepts into our thinking a while ago, and now it's just another generation of what we're doing here. So that idea of a space is I can include the data that is necessary for a line of business hr, finance, supply chain, and that's what they can see. [00:12:20] And if I need to, all of the rest of the data is accessible through BDC. It's just a question of whether I want to provide the rights to access those other data sets to another line of business, for example. So if I said I wanted to join let's say expense information that's in Concur with employee information, that's in success factors, I can easily join those data sets [00:12:48] bring in forward, from one space to another. And decide at a row level and column level, what individual data set I need to join across groups or individuals, if you will. [00:13:06] Mustansir Saifuddin: I think that's super good because that's where a lot of the questions come in. You know, every time you do move your data from one environment to another environment that you need to have your own new set of governance and security and, it can be role level security or whatever else you wanna do, [00:13:21] you have to kind of redefine that. It seems like it's all built into the BDC portfolio. You're leveraging your source system objects and then be able to apply the same rules that you may have built in. [00:13:37] Shawn Brown: Yeah, the, the analogy I always liked was it's kind of like, and I don't know if they're really like this. I mean, maybe there are not. I just remember old movies that you'd have these Japanese styled homes and they were like, the walls that were almost paper thin, that you could, you almost felt like you could just push your hand right through the wall and just grab something that was in the other room. [00:13:57] I liken it a bit like that in terms of spaces. The spaces are separated in that way with a, a level of access that is very simple to provide when necessary, but distinctly in separate spaces, separate areas, so that that's the benefit. That's the simplicity of being able to access data from any LOB or any third party for that matter. [00:14:23] If you wanted to access that third party data in BDC to any other data that's in BDC as well, whether it's finance, hr, supply chain, whatever it may be, warehouse inventory, whatever it may be. [00:14:38] Mustansir Saifuddin: Totally. Now, since we talked about the benefits, let's look into the details. Like what steps are involved if someone wants to take on this journey and move to SAP BDC? [00:14:53] Shawn Brown: Much of that begins with where are they right now? Let's take a few different scenarios? if a customer is, let's say, already using some SAP solutions, I would say, let's go with the most rudimentary that has been around for a while now for SAP. Let's talk about, they're using HANA Enterprise. [00:15:09] They've, they've been taking a lot of data from their SAP systems and dropping it into HANA Enterprise on-prem. This is a natural next step to that on-premise approach where you said, all right, I, I don't necessarily wanna be in the position of housing systems like this myself and my own data centers. [00:15:28] I want to put them into the cloud. This is a simple transition , to take the data from a HANA Enterprise, drop it into BDC and start using that data in essentially what would be a component of BDC, Datasphere. But it's built on HANA Cloud. And HANA Cloud is built on the same technology that HANA Enterprise is built on that in terms of its capabilities, what it can do. [00:15:52] It's a natural transition for that case if you're talking about a customer that's already using let's say another old product from [00:16:00] SAP, BW. Right. BW has been a really challenging one for a lot of organizations because they've had such value and such benefit by using BW to access data in SAP with those BW extractors. [00:16:14] And in many cases, they've built a lot of and invested a lot in BW in the framework itself. Creating their own objects, creating their own cubes, creating asos, DSOs and so forth, depending on what versions of BW you're on. Not necessarily wanting to just abandon that investment. There's another great example of is, once you're, once you're at least BW 7.5 and above, we make it very simple for you to go ahead and take all of that in BW investment and move it directly into BDC in its format, in its same format as a BW environment. [00:16:54] BW for HANA, same thing, move it right into BDC, it would be in a cloud-based environment that way as well. And essentially all of those connections back to the source systems still persist. When we talk about how do we take advantage of the investments you have, that's where you say, all right, well, I can access them through the BDC framework in [00:17:16] BW that is now part of BDC and use it for whatever purpose I leave it in BW in that case, or I can start taking those particular assets that I have in BW and using the data product generator that is now part of BW embedded in BDC, I can then change those assets in BW to data products. Which is the lowest level form of data that we have in BDC, and in this case, just for those that may be listening and wondering, am I copying the data? [00:17:51] Yes . And we can come to this in a minute as to why you're copying the data, but we are copying the data from its source system, and we would be copying the data from BW as well, where we wanted to make it a data product in BDC. And we can talk about why that is in a minute. 'cause it's a shift. It, it's a bit of a shift in terms of what we've talked about in the past with regards to a whole play the data where it lies, federate versus materialize [00:18:18] that data in, what was Datasphere, which is now part of BDC. That idea of moving those assets from BW into BDC as data products, over time allows us to decommission those, those deployments of BW. So that's the benefit is, we now have a path for BW customers to migrate to BDC, [00:18:45] not give up those assets that they've created and leveraged for so many years in BDC, and then over time decommission BW altogether. Or, if you're really interested and you really like using BW, keep it. That's the other benefit of moving a BW 7.5 environment to BDC is, you're gonna get three more years of mainstream maintenance. [00:19:09] And for example, for BW/4HANA, we're pushing that end of life date all the way out to 2040. That's a long time that you can hold onto that BW environment if that's what you choose to do. But the benefit of BDC is that we're going to give you the mechanism to actually migrate it over and then as your backend systems, particularly like S4 changes, [00:19:31] you're gonna need to change a lot of what you're doing from a BW extraction anyway. Don't do it in BW anymore. Do it in BDC. Now, those are some of the SAP scenarios, but some of the ones that I get as well are, we already have a strategy with our SAP data. We're pulling it into S3 buckets. [00:19:55] Azure Data Factory, Snowflake , all of these third [00:20:00] party extraction destinations and why would I go ahead and use BDC in that case? And the reality is, you have to ask yourself this question where we started in the first place. How much time and energy are you spending going from data all the way around that wheel to analytics? [00:20:20] If you're like the typical organization and it's north of 70%, 80%, 90% as a CIO, I heard last week talking about this, 90% of their time is spent just moving data to get it prepared for analysis. How much do you want to continue to do that? And nobody likes to be looked at as a cost center. Everybody likes to be seen as somebody that is providing value to the organization. [00:20:50] If you're part of an organization and you are seen as a cost center, because the amount of energy it takes to get the data from where it sits to where it needs to be is exorbitant, nine tenths maybe of the overall cost of asking those questions. That's not a great place to be. If you can shrink that as much as possible, then you can actually live up to some of those things that everybody would like to say. [00:21:19] Like, data is the new gold, data is the new oil. The value of data is, is immeasurable. We can do so much with our business because of the data. We could be a data-driven organization. All of these things can become possible, but not so easy when nine tenths or eight tenths of the cost, it's just getting the data where it needs to be. [00:21:44] That's the big thing that needs to be focused on as it relates to some of these ideas that let's go ahead and do the, what I still call old school extract, transform, load, model, profile, catalog govern and, create all of the overhead that is necessary to actually deliver those analytics back to the organization. [00:22:07] And if, you're in a part of your organization where you think it's good enough for me to just extract all the data and drop it over here and let the business go have fun, that's another one where you're not providing additional value to the organization. [00:22:19] What the business community really wants is they want curated data that is business context aware, that is in a position to help them answer questions out of the box, push button. An actual software as a service. That's what we've got with BDC. So this idea that of you've already got a strategy in place, [00:22:44] it might be working right now because you did a ton of work to get you where you are. But here's the kicker. It's probably all going to change, maybe not next year, but maybe two years or three years, maybe the next time you do some major upgrade and we've become more efficient in terms of how we store the data in the business applications, or, [00:23:12] any of the other business applications that you use, they change their underlying architecture in how they are actually storing the data in those source systems. Guess what just changed with your data strategy? Potentially everything. And we have customers that this has happened to them. Where I've walked into a huge SAP customer and I had a conversation with him where I said, we're gonna go ahead, and this is before we had two separate entities of BDC and BTP. And I walked into this session with the customer and said, here's what we're gonna do. [00:23:43] We're gonna go ahead and tell you everything that we can do in the space of data and analytics and everything within the platform space. And the customer said, I don't think we really need to hear about your data and analytics strategy, because we're pretty well set on that. And I said, I want to talk to you about all these things and I need to talk to you [00:24:00] about this one as well. [00:24:01] This one's not negotiable. I need whoever's responsible for data and analytics to be in the room to discuss this. And that person did arrive and that person pretty much felt like they had everything figured out. They didn't wanna, engage in the conversation at all. Pretty much arms crossed throughout most of the most of the meeting. [00:24:19] And we finally got to a point where they said, all right, I can see that there's some benefits, you know, to how this works. But I'll tell you, they were on ECC on HANA. And so fast forward six months and they're negotiating the RISE opportunity with S4/HANA in a private cloud and RISE, and they now realize that everything needs to be changed. [00:24:50] It's good that we had this conversation with them about how you can access the SAP data through, at the time, Datasphere, which is now Business Data Cloud, because they now understand that for them to be able to get access to the data in the way they want, the fastest way they want, and for the fact that we're curating all that data for them, and then providing them out of the box insights with our insight apps. [00:25:14] This is pretty much a no brainer in their part. They knew that they had to explore it, and they knew they had to explore it for the SAP centric question, but also for the non SAP centric question where they want to pull smaller data sets to non SAP capabilities because we are gonna curate those scenarios through data products that will allow them to pull that data into those non SAP scenarios. [00:25:40] So this, these are some of the big plays, we've got that existing SAP solutions, we've got that non SAP centric approach. And then, ultimately, if you haven't got to the point that you're deciding what you're going to do or you haven't don't have a very mature data strategy, maybe you're a growing company, at some point you're going to need to go ahead and start asking those data and analytics questions. [00:26:05] Just know that it's very expensive, as I've said before, to move the data from one place to another, place it there, do all of those things that we've talked about in the past, and then deliver analytics, just pull it out of the box. The last comment I'll make is "that pull it out of the box" sometimes that's not as useful as we think it is. [00:26:25] If I said, you have to dig a hole, it's 10 feet deep and you started from ground level, you have 10 feet to dig. But if I gave you something that got you 50% of the way, I dug five feet for you, I dug six feet for you, would you rather just dig five more feet or four more feet, or would you just rather start from ground level and dig 10 feet on your own? [00:26:48] That's the value that we were trying to demonstrate through BDC. [00:26:53] Mustansir Saifuddin: Good explanation. And I think it is really clear that a lot of times conversations come up about SAP customers talking about their on-prem, their legacy systems and how they will benefit from BDC, but your examples went beyond HANA Enterprise to other non SAP solutions where customers have already been on the journey and they don't see the value at least at this point. [00:27:20] But, after seeing the example you use, it's very logical for them to start thinking in those terms. Also saying, Hey, I simplify my landscape? Still get , if not same, at least, the value that whatever else that BDC brings to the table, like the whole AI capability, all of that can be leveraged by adopting this platform. On a personal note how do you stay on top of, you know, this changing technology world, and business at the same time. How you keep up with all this? [00:27:58] Shawn Brown: Yeah, as you [00:28:00] might imagine in the space of SAP, oftentimes it's hard enough just staying on top of all of the different options we have and different things that we have in terms of technology. So one of the ways that I like to keep up in, in the SAP space is called the BTP Talk podcast, which is a pretty good one. [00:28:18] It actually goes to a number of different you know, platform and data analytics related scenarios. Data skeptics is another pretty good podcast that I get a kick out of. There's another one I'm trying to think of that I use from time to time as well. [00:28:32] Analytics Power Hour. That's it. Yeah, the Analytics Power Hour is another good one. And, I've been paying attention to Tech-Driven Business as well too, so I like this one too. But, you know, the thing that I've been finding too is that, these days, things move so quickly and we think we know where we're going and then something comes along and, and change makes us change direction again. [00:28:53] And AI has probably been the biggest driver to that. The thing that I would say that that it's probably most interesting in terms of how I've changed how I operate is I actually ask AI to provide resources for me on particular topics. For example mid early last year there was a lot of talk about vector engines and knowledge graphs. [00:29:14] And the easiest thing I found to really kind of get a little bit more, versed on the topics was AI itself. I started asking for resources and, and I'll use for example, ChatGPT in some cases I like using Grok as well. From time to time they seem to provide a little bit different types of approaches and levels of interaction. [00:29:35] I kinda like how, grok will ask me follow up questions, which is pretty neat as well. But that's a great way to learn about topics that you are wanting to become more versed in or learning where the resources are to find those topics. So those, those are some of the things that I like to use. [00:29:58] Mustansir Saifuddin: Great list of ideas to kind of keep up with the changing, I mean, just everywhere around us. taking from AI to just carries to anything else. A lot of conversations going on so many different directions. How do you even keep up with them? So I'd like your suggestions, and I know we've talked about a lot of different things today. What is the one thing or one takeaway that you want to leave our listeners with? [00:30:24] Shawn Brown: Hmm, probably in, in the audience of that are responsible for data and analytics. If you're a CDAO, or an analyst or somebody that's responsible for enterprise wide analytics: I would focus on two things because these two things are probably the most important to the people that you serve, your business community. [00:30:50] Point number one is, they want analytics quickly. They want to be able to ask questions quickly. They don't wanna wait. They don't want to say this report, these data sets that you've provided me, they look really interesting, but I'd like to add this and this and this, and when can I have that? [00:31:12] If you can't say you can have that now, then you're taking too long. The other point is. We need to stop being looked at as a cost center. We need to stop being looked at as a place that is a necessary evil. We gotta ask questions of the system. We've gotta extract data everywhere and put it in someplace that we can start answering questions or even not even doing to the extent of actually providing the analytics out of the box. [00:31:40] Instead, we're just providing data sets for people to access. We need to be able to offer real value to the business community. Those are the ones that are footing the bill. Those are the ones that are actually paying for everything. So we need to be in a position to deliver it very quickly, [00:32:00] and it needs to not be expensive, and it needs to be accurate. [00:32:06] Mustansir Saifuddin: Absolutely [00:32:07] Shawn Brown: Those are the elements I think are the key takeaways. That's really the foundation of what we're doing with Business Data Cloud. That's the whole purpose behind it. [00:32:16] Mustansir Saifuddin: Absolutely great advice and a great way to sum up the session. It's been a great conversation. There's so much to gain from this product and, and direction, that SAP's taking. I'd like to thank you very much for joining us today in our show, and look forward to having further detailed conversation with you. [00:32:36] Shawn Brown: Thanks, I appreciate your time as well. [00:32:39] Mustansir Saifuddin: Thanks for listening to Tech-Driven Business, brought to you by Innovative Solution Partners. We have covered the critical why behind BDC, the immense time and cost savings it promises, and the tangible benefits like enhanced speed and accuracy for SAP customers. Sean's key takeaway? Focus on delivering analytics quickly to your business community and strive to offer real accurate value moving away from being seen as just a cost center. [00:33:15] . We would love to hear from you. Continue the conversation by connecting with me on LinkedIn or X. Learn more about Innovative Solution Partners and schedule a free consultation by visiting isolutionpartners.com. Never miss a podcast by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Information is in the show notes.

Nate's Business Case Template Nate Nasralla shares how to craft a one-page business case that your champion can run with. By presenting it early, keeping it simple, and making it feel like an internal doc that earns buy-in from decision-makers.

Nate's Business Case Template One of the largest deals Nate (Co-Founder @ Fluint & Chief Growth Office @ Global Venture Network) ever closed—$30M—was won with a single, unbranded page. No logos. No design. Just black text on white paper. Why? Because it felt internal to the customer—not like a vendor pitch. The structure? Just 5 parts: 1. Priority-Driven Headline – Use the exec's own language 2. Problem Statement – Frame the problem in a way that aligns with what you uniquely solve 3. Recommended Approach – Highlight 3 key things only you can do differently 4. Target Outcomes – Flip the problem into clear, metric-driven results 5. Required Investment – Be honest about time, money, and effort—don't minimize it The key? Anchor the entire narrative in what the executive already cares about. If it sounds like an internal initiative, it gets bought in like one. RESOURCES DISCUSSED ⁠⁠⁠Join our weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Things you can steal⁠⁠⁠ Save $50 on any 30MPC course⁠⁠⁠ with code “PODCAST” Nate's Business Case

Data breaches are no longer the exception—they're the norm. As customer trust becomes harder to earn and easier to lose, businesses are waking up to a reality: managing customer data isn't just an IT concern—it's a C-suite imperative.Inspired by As data breaches abound, customer data management becomes C-suite priority, this episode explores how CDM has evolved into a strategic business function. From skyrocketing breach costs to the push for unified customer views, we unpack why CDM is foundational to trust, personalization, and brand loyalty in today's digital economy. You'll hear about best practices, key technologies, and the deeper implications of turning data protection into a promise—not just a policy.What You'll Learn in This Episode:1. The Scale and Impact of Modern Data BreachesWhy breaches involving millions—even hundreds of millions—of users are becoming more commonThe financial toll of breaches, with average costs nearing $5 millionHow brand trust and customer loyalty are at stake when data is mishandled2. What Customer Data Management (CDM) Really MeansCDM as a comprehensive strategy to collect, protect, organize, and ethically use customer dataIts growing visibility as a consumer-facing function, not just a backend processThe shift from fragmented data to unified profiles across platforms and departments3. Best Practices for Effective CDMUnderstand evolving regulations like GDPR and CCPAPrioritize high-value data, not just volumeInvest in platforms with certified data security standardsClean and validate customer data regularly to reduce inaccuracyBreak down internal silos to unify data organization-wideBuild holistic customer profiles that integrate behavioral, transactional, and sentiment dataManage customer identity continuously from first interaction through the entire lifecycle4. The Business Case for CDMEnables personalization at scale while maintaining trustFuels better decision-making through clean, unified insightsCreates competitive advantage through security, transparency, and loyaltySupports compliance and reduces operational inefficienciesKey Takeaways:Data management is no longer optional—it's foundational to customer experience and business survivalCustomers expect hyper-personalization and security; companies must deliver bothCDM enables unified, real-time understanding that strengthens every customer interactionStrong data governance is a brand promise that drives retention, growth, and trustSubscribe to our podcast for expert insights on data security, digital transformation, and customer trust in the age of AI. Visit The Future of Commerce for the latest trends and research. Share this episode with data leaders, marketers, and business decision-makers invested in protecting and empowering the customer.

Was wäre wenn Unternehmen das Thema Vereinbarkeit als Business Case sehen würden? Wenn Unternehmen das Potential erkennen von Eltern, die schneller oder überhaupt wieder zurück kommen nach der Elternzeit und vielleicht sogar die loyalsten Mitarbeiter überhaupt werden? Zum Glück gibt es schon viele Unternehmen, die das schon verstanden haben und ihre Eltern aktiv unterstützen wenn es um die Vereinbarkeit von Job und Familie geht. Und genau darum geht es auch in der heutigen Folge von Power ON. Ich habe Julia Becker zu Gast. Julia ist selbst Mutter von 2 kleinen Kindern und Führungskraft bei EON. Sie setzt sich viel für das Thema Vereinbarkeit ein, weil sie davon überzeugt ist, dass Vereinbarkeit eben keine Privatsache ist. Wir sprechen darüber Warum Vereinbarkeit von Job & Familie keine Privatsache ist Was Unternehmen tun können, um Eltern bei der Vereinbarkeit zwischen Job und Familie zu unterstützen Was wir als Elternteil tun können, um ein gutes Setup für die Vereinbarkeit von Job & Familie zu finden Und natürlich habe ich auch Julia gefragt, was ihr hilft Job & Familie zu vereinbaren. Sie teilt mit uns ihren Top 1 Tipp, den sie selbst erst lernen durfte und für sich vieles vereinfacht hat. Hör rein und lass dich inspirieren und für mehr Infos zu Julia folgt ihr gerne auf LinkedIn. ---- Jeden zweiten Donnerstag eine neue Folge von Power On Möchtest du wieder Priorität im eigenen Leben sein?Dann kannst du dich hier für meinen online Kurs: Hol dir deine Power zurück anmelden Let's keep in touch Lass mir gerne auch eine Rezension zum Podcast da. Danke, dass du den Podcast hörst, weiterempfiehlst und bewertest! Es ist immer wieder so schön, eure Rezensionen zum Podcast zu lesen.

This week on The Audit Podcast, we're joined by Beth Womersley, Head of Assurance & Advisory Services at Universal Destination & Experiences. Beth shares her experience launching and leading ERM programs across multiple organizations. As internal audit teams take on more ERM responsibilities, she shares tips on where to start, how to get support from leadership, and what frameworks to consider. Be sure to connect with Beth on LinkedIn.   Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.   Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel.   Timecodes:   1:46 – How an ERM Expert Uses LLMs 6:13 – What Is Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)? 11:53 – Setting Up Your Team to Implement ERM 14:00 – Building the Business Case for ERM 19:12 – How to Pitch ERM to the Board 23:04 – Facilitating the ERM Process 30:40 – Final Thoughts   *   This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype.  Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics.

In this spicy episode of The Chad & Cheese Podcast, Joel and Chad sit down with Dr. Joel A. Davis Brown—lawyer, DEI guru, and human BS detector—to ask the big question: Is DEI really dying, or is corporate America just too chicken to say “diversity” out loud? Inside the episode: DEI isn't dead, it's just in hiding—like your CEO when reporters come calling. JP Morgan swaps “DEI” for “DOI” like it's a secret menu item. Smooth move, Jamie. Dr. Brown breaks down why equity matters—using fire drills, because apparently metaphors are the only language execs understand. McKinsey stats say diversity = profits. But sure, let's keep pretending this is just “woke nonsense.” Chad wonders if white guys are scared of 2045. Dr. Brown says: yep, and it's called replacement theory with a side of panic. Performative DEI? Pride flags in June and silence the rest of the year? We see you.

Many universities study the topic of the future of energy or the energy transition as a policy issue or from research in environmental science. USC is adding another facet with a look at energy systems from the aspect of business. Dr.  Shon Hiatt from the Marshall School of Business at USC is our next guest on the podcast. Dr. Hiatt is the director of the Business of energy transition initiative. His new course looks at traditional business models for fossil fuel-based industries as well as new entrepreneurial models for alternative energy sources. This is a critical background for new graduates thinking about the start up route to join the energy transition. Listen in and see what you can learn from Dr. Hiatt.

"Wir sind die Formel 1 des Schachs." Entertainment, Persönlichkeiten, Drama. Um den Schachsport erfolgreich zu vermarkten, orientiert sich Freestyle Chess an den Großen im Business wie Formel 1 und UFC. Denn: Auf Social Media funktioniert Schach längst wahnsinnig gut. In der Spitze 260 Millionen Impressions eines Turniers, Content Creator mit mehr Reichweite als die Spieler selbst und virale Clips bringen mediale Aufmerksamkeit. Und spätestens seit dem Erfolg der Netflix-Serie "Das Damengambit" oder dem Skandal zwischen Magnus Carlsen und Hans Niemann ist klar, beim Schach steht vor allem eins im Fokus: Die Story. 700 Millionen Schachspieler gibt es weltweit und dennoch befindet sich der Sport immer noch in der Nische - oder nicht? Wichtig auf dem Weg zum Massenphänomen ist die globale Turnier-Experience. "Im nächsten Jahr wollen wir wirklich alle Kontinente abdecken, also auch Südamerika und Australien." (Formel 1 lässt grüßen). Doch wie rechnet sich das Investment? Was macht die Zielgruppe im Schach so lukrativ für Sponsoren? Wie schafft es Freestyle Chess, den besten Broadcast mit 200.000 Zuschauern im Peak auf die Beine zu stellen? Und wie funktioniert überhaupt der Business Case?  Unser Gast Thomas Harsch, COO von Freestyle Chess Unsere Themen Unerwarteter Einstieg in die Schachbranche  Woher kommt der Schach-Hype? Was der Schach von der Formel1 lernen kann Wie finanziert sich ein Schach Event? Medienrechte: Kommt bald der DAZN-Deal? Social Media: Die beliebtesten Content-Formate Tech, Krypto und Co.: Die wichtigsten Sponsoren Vorbild: UFC: Wann ist Freestyle Chess ein Erfolg? Zum Blogartikel: https://sportsmaniac.de/episode495 Unsere Empfehlung Promotet Eure Stellen: https://sportsmaniac.de/stellenanzeige Unser Kontakt Folge Sports Maniac auf LinkedIn, Twitter und Facebook Folge Daniel Sprügel auf LinkedIn, Twitter und Instagram E-Mail: daniel@sportsmaniac.de Wenn dir gefällt, was du hörst, abonniere uns gerne und empfehle uns weiter. Der Sports Maniac Podcast ist eine Produktion unserer Podcast-Agentur Maniac Studios.

In this insightful episode of SuperPsyched, psychologist Dr. Adam Dorsay sits down with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener, co-author of the book 'Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection.' They explore the crucial skill of listening, its impact on personal and professional relationships, and the cultural differences in communication styles. They also discuss the science of happiness, self-care, and practical skills to become better listeners while sharing fascinating stories from Dr. Biswas-Diener's global research, including his time in Greenland. This engaging conversation offers valuable takeaways for leaders, parents, coaches, and anyone keen on improving their listening skills and forming deeper connections.00:00 Welcome to SuperPsyched00:28 The Importance of Listening01:04 Introducing Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener02:53 The Genesis of Radical Listening05:05 Defining Radical Listening06:53 Cultural Perspectives on Listening09:55 The Business Case for Listening13:52 Listening in Relationships18:01 The Greenland Experience27:19 A Village Encounter: Bird Catching Stories27:51 The Art of Radical Listening28:24 Developing Listening Skills33:32 Interruption: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly36:24 The Power of Acceptance in Listening40:40 Overcoming Obstacles to Effective Listening46:20 The Importance of Loving Confrontation49:32 The Miracle Question: Self-Care and HappinessHelpful Links:Dr. Robert Biswas-DienerRadical Listening: The Art of True Connection Book

This week planet Earth is seeing two re-entries of man-made objects: first the uncontrolled, possibly life-threatening, Soviet-era Kosmos 482; and second, the W-3 - an example of the very controlled, defense and in some cases possibly life-extending, business case that is Varda Space Industries. Laura Winter speaks with Delian Asparouhov, Varda Space Industries' co-Founder and President, and Partner at Peter Thiel's Founders Fund; and Muk Pandian, Varda's Director of Strategic Partnerships and Advanced Concepts.

Today, we are delighted to welcome Amanda Gore, an Australian powerhouse from the Speaker Hall of Fame, as our guest. Amanda is a phenomenal communicator who blends her sharp insights with humor and heart, offering fresh perspectives on joy, emotional intelligence, change, management, and leadership. Get ready to laugh and learn as Amanda shares her story and powerful insights that have inspired her audiences worldwide. Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence (EQ) is more important than technical skills in leadership and life. EQ helps people navigate conflict, build trust, and maintain strong relationships. If someone feels psychologically safe, they will be more productive, creative, and loyal. The Brain Reacts First, Thinks Later The brain is wired for survival. So, when people feel threatened by someone's tone, body language, or words, they shift into fight-or-flight mode, making calm conversation almost impossible. Understanding that can help you lead with compassion and avoid escalation. Emotional Contagion  Your emotional state does not stay with you. It spreads. The heart's magnetic field changes as your feelings change, which affects everyone around you. That is why a calm leader can anchor a room, and a stressed leader can wreck it. Lead Yourself First Leadership starts with managing your internal world, knowing what triggers you, and regulating how you respond in stressful situations. Self-awareness is the key because if you are emotionally reactive, you cannot guide others effectively.  Simple Tools Regulate Big Emotions Regulating your emotions helps you stay grounded when things get tense. You do not need complicated methods to self-regulate. Breathing slowly and deeply while focusing on your heart area or just naming what you feel will allow you to shift your state almost instantly.  Everyone Carries Invisible Baggage Most conflict stems from unmet emotional needs. People tend to react out of fear that they are not good enough, not safe enough, or do not belong. Keeping that in mind helps you respond with empathy instead of judging. Stay Connected in Conflict Instead of turning someone into the problem, it is better to externalize the issue. That way, both individuals can stay connected and tackle the problem together. So you can protect the relationship while still addressing what needs to change. Joy  Culture starts with energy, not strategy. Joy is not just a nice-to-have feeling- it fuels performance. You can create more joy in your team by starting your meetings with gratitude, recognizing the wins, and being intentional about how you show up.  Reframing Change The brain resists change because it does not like uncertainty. However, change is necessary for growth. Reframing change as a challenge instead of a threat will help you adapt faster and stay open to new possibilities. Focus Shapes Reality Your area of focus rewires your brain and shapes your relationships. Where your attention goes, your energy flows. Focus on the good in people; you will likely find more of it. If you focus on threats, however, you will create a defensive environment. Connect with Eric Rozenberg On LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website Subscribe to The Business of Meetings newsletter Listen to The Business of Meetings podcast Connect with Amanda Gore On her website Email Amanda: Amanda@amandagore.com LinkedIn  

Subscribe to Real Leaders+ to gain access to these events when they happen live: https://real-leaders.com/subscribeEmployee ownership isn't just a trend—it's a powerful strategy to drive growth, build alignment, and leave a lasting legacy. Darin Anderson, Chairman & CEO of Salas O'Brien, shares the company's journey from single owner to closely held ownership, to an ESOP, and finally to a thriving direct ownership model with 90% employee participation. This session delivers actionable strategies to implement ownership models, engage teams, and create sustainable, employee-centric organizations that deliver exceptional results.Session Objectives:Underscore why employee-ownership is a valuable and beneficial model.Outline the key considerations and challenges of implementing employee ownership structures, including their impact on growth, culture, and financial performance.Explore effective communication strategies to align team members with the vision of ownership and build an ownership mindset.Share practical pathways for opening ownership opportunities to employees and fostering a sense of shared purpose.

I'm your host and coaching teammate, Shauna Griffiths, and I'm grateful to bring you another conversation with an impactful leader. This edition features my dynamic, incredible friend - Dilan Gomih - making the case for well-being in the workplace. Dilan is a keynote speaker, human performance expert, and the founder of Dilagence, a company that empowers workforces to leverage the power of well-being as a performance strategy. Her work has been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Business Insider, Oprah Daily, PopSugar, and PureWow. Having transitioned from finance to fitness, including working in management with world-renowned brands like Barry's and CrossFit, she made it her mission to break the myth that well-being and hard work are incompatible. She built Dilagence with the belief that physical, mental, and emotional well-being unlocks longevity in and out of the workplace. In addition to her work with Dilagence, Dilan is a guest lecturer at Harvard Business School, a ForbesWomen contributor, and serves as a strategic advisor to the Initiative on Workplace Inclusion at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. She also enjoys ninja training and competed on American Ninja Warrior. This episode will give you new perspectives on well-being in the workplace for yourself and the people in your care. Within minutes of listening, you'll understand why I felt compelled to draft her as a official 2025 #LeadershipAthlete. Tune-in to also hear about: - Peak performance at work - Flexible wellness: Celebrating small wins - Prioritizing impact and joy  - Starting your day with your breath vs your phone - Multitasking: The human challenge - Mind-body connection for productivity - And more! We hope you enjoy this episode, and we look forward to hearing your feedback! LEADERSHIP IS A SPORT & IT'S GAMETIME.

User-generated content (UGC) has become a transformative force in the gaming industry, giving players the tools to shape their favorite games and developers new ways to engage their communities. In this episode of the Player Driven Podcast, Scott Reismanis, founder of Mod.io, dives into how his platform is breaking barriers and expanding opportunities for players, creators, and studios alike.Key Takeaways1. UGC's Role in Expanding Gaming LifecyclesBaldur's Gate 3 has seen over 50 million mod downloads in its first year, with 40% of its player base engaging with mods—double the industry average. Scott explains that mods keep games fresh, encouraging players to return for new experiences, whether it's simple cosmetic tweaks or major gameplay changes. Console players, in particular, have embraced mods, often consuming more content than their PC counterparts.2. Breaking Down Barriers for Console ModdingTraditionally, console ecosystems were closed off to modding due to strict certification processes and security concerns. Mod.io changed the game by partnering with PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo, bringing mods to consoles for the first time. This shift has allowed console players to experience UGC at a scale previously reserved for PC gaming, with games like Baldur's Gate 3, SnowRunner, and Skater XL leading the charge.3. The Business Case for UGCMod.io collaborated with Simon Carlos of GameDiscoverCo to analyze UGC's financial impact. The results are clear: games with UGC see a 23% revenue increase over five years, retain 90% more players, and even boost paid DLC sales by up to 26%. UGC not only enhances player engagement but also creates opportunities for studios to better understand what their audience wants through player-created content trends.4. How Mod.io Supports Developers and PlayersImplementing modding isn't just about enabling creativity; it's also about maintaining quality and safety. Mod.io offers automated content scanning for malware and inappropriate material, customizable curation settings for studios, and community reporting tools to flag problematic mods. For developers, this means greater control over their games' ecosystems while giving players the freedom to create and share.5. The Future of UGC in GamingScott envisions a future where games become platforms for creators, allowing indie developers to launch full-fledged titles as mods within larger games. This approach could solve one of the biggest challenges for indie creators—finding an audience—while providing established games with fresh, high-quality content. As Scott says, “You don't have to democratize creation—you just have to enable imagination.”Featured GuestScott Reismanis is the founder of ModDB and Mod.io. With over 20 years of experience in the gaming industry, Scott has helped bring UGC to the forefront of modern gaming, enabling players to create and share content across platforms.Memorable Quotes“UGC isn't competition; it's an opportunity to deepen engagement and extend a game's lifecycle.”“You don't have to democratize creation—you just have to enable imagination.”Relevant LinksExplore Mod.io: www.mod.ioSPONSOR:Check out Nexys Mobile and the Red Magic 10 Pro: https://www.nexysmobile.com/redmagic

Can diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives truly be both a moral imperative and a financial boon for businesses?Join us in a compelling conversation with Paolo Gaudiano, a former aerospace engineer turned DEI advocate, as he unravels the intricacies of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Despite his conventional background as a white, cisgender, heterosexual male, Paolo offers a transformative perspective on how leveraging privilege can bridge cultural gaps and foster a more inclusive workplace. Discover why DEI efforts face resistance and how they can be reshaped to yield both ethical and financial rewards.  Memorable Quotes:"Inclusion is what you do, diversity is what you get, equity is what you want.""If we can convince leaders that they can make more money by treating people better, then I think there is a chance to do that."  Key Points: Paolo Gaudiano's unconventional journey from aerospace engineering to DEI advocacy.The significance of using privilege responsibly to foster change.Understanding and addressing resistance to DEI initiatives.The business case for equity and how inclusivity enhances financial performance.The importance of focusing on inclusion over diversity metrics.  Chapter Breakdown: (0:00:04) - The Impact of DEI Initiatives(0:10:53) - Privilege, Understanding, and Collaboration(0:19:51) - Addressing Resistance to DEI Initiatives(0:31:44) - The Business Case for Equity(0:35:28) - Refocusing DI Initiatives for Success(0:44:01) - Promoting Growth and Success Through PodcastsLearn more about Paolo and order his book today https://www.aleria.tech/mibookLearn more about Dr. mOe's services and books on her website www.drmOeAnderson.comFollow her on socials!  @drmOeandersonElevate your public speaking skills with her 1x1 coaching or online Public Speaking Masterclass.Want to feature your business on this podcast or book Dr. mOe for a speaking engagement?  Contact her today! info@drmoeanderson.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/perpetual-moetion-with-dr-moe-anderson--5831364/support.

Shopping online is undergoing a radical transformation—and it's all powered by AI. In this episode, inspired by the article titled:  Multifaceted search: The new wave of online shopping innovation, we explore the rise of multifaceted search, a powerful evolution in how consumers find products online. No longer limited to keyword searches, shoppers are now using images, voice, video, and even augmented reality to browse, evaluate, and buy.From Amazon's AI assistant Rufus to the growing influence of Gen Z expectations, we unpack how multifaceted search is reshaping the future of e-commerce. With visual discovery on the rise and AR/VR tech accelerating, retailers are racing to deliver faster, more intuitive, and deeply personalized experiences.Whether you're in retail, tech, or just a curious online shopper, this episode offers essential insight into how multifaceted search is setting the new standard for online engagement.What You'll Learn in This Episode:

Can a coffee company become a force for human dignity, equity, and global transformation?Bob and Michelle Fish of Biggby Coffee share how they turned a moment of internal reckoning into a bold reimagining of their entire business. What began as a thriving franchise built on smiles and slogans took a sharp turn when they realized that their “happy culture” lacked depth—and impact. That wake-up call led them to embrace conscious capitalism as a way of doing business with integrity. Bob and Michelle walk us through the evolution of their mission—from chasing growth to centering relationships, purpose, and long-term value for everyone in their ecosystem.They dive into the creation of their Farm Direct model, a powerful shift designed to eliminate exploitation in the coffee trade and connect more meaningfully with farmers on the ground. Along the way, they reflect on how their international perspectives helped shape a leadership style that honors both local communities and global interdependence.If you're curious about what it truly means to lead with purpose, rewrite your company's story, and stay accountable to every stakeholder along the way—this episode is for you.**If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience.Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.For transcripts and show notes, please go to: https://www.theconsciouscapitalists.comThis show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Rithu Jagannath as Lead Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.Thank you for your support!- Timothy & RajTime Stamps00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview01:51 The Journey to Conscious Capitalism04:27 Implementing Conscious Capitalism12:56 Challenges and Adaptations17:04 One Big Island in Space Initiative24:23 Big B's Coffee Journey25:46 Challenges in Coffee Production28:06 Connecting Consumers and Producers33:25 The Business Case for Ethical Coffee38:53 Personal Reflections and Rapid Fire Questions

Wellness is no longer just an employee perk — it's an imperative business strategy. Cesar Carvalho, co-founder and CEO of Wellhub (formerly Gympass), joins host Jeff Berman to make that case and share his vision for the B2B platform providing wellness services and gym access to people worldwide via their employers. Hear why he quit his consulting job and Harvard Business School to start the company, now valued at $2.4 billion. Cesar reveals how personal pain points became the blueprint for global scale, why he dared to rebrand at the height of success, and how movement keeps him grounded in stressful times.Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Neil Thompson is the founder of Teach the Geek, a company dedicated to helping technical professionals effectively communicate the value of their work to non-technical stakeholders. He joins the podcast to share how anyone with a specialization can sharpen their presentation skills—moving beyond acronyms and jargon that only experts understand.  This conversation also explores what L&D professionals can do when they're on the receiving end of technical lingo. How do you collaborate with a SME who seems to speak a different language? How can you encourage technical workers to embrace soft skill training? And where do we even start when it comes to AI?  Neil answers all of these questions and offers practical tips to solve a common workplace issue: getting too technical.  Resources:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilithompson/   Website: https://teachthegeek.com/   TD Magazine article (Member-only):  https://www.td.org/content/td-magazine/public-speaking-struggles-for-technical-professionals   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/teachthegeek 

This panel was recorded 20 March 2025.⁠⁠⁠ Please join us live in the future and have your own questions answered! You can sign up for these events and see other resources in the⁠ Knowledge Center⁠ at RQMplus.com.Women's health is finally getting the attention it deserves, yet progress is still slowed by gaps in clinical trial diversity, complex regulatory pathways, and funding challenges.In this RQM+ Live! panel discussion, industry leaders and regulatory experts will share real-world strategies MedTech companies can use to navigate these barriers and bring life-changing innovations to market.Why listen:Unlock Market Opportunities – Women's health is one of the fastest-growing MedTech sectors, with rising investor interest and funding.Gain Regulatory Insights – Understand how evolving regulations impact clinical trials, approvals, and commercialization.Learn from Real-World Success – Hear how industry leaders are overcoming challenges and making an impact.Ask Your Toughest Questions – Engage directly with panelists during the live Q&A.Bring Innovations to Market – Get expert insights on bridging clinical research, regulatory approval, and commercialization.Discussion topics:The Business Case for Women's Health Innovation – Why investors, manufacturers, and regulators are prioritizing this space and what it means for MedTech companies.Clinical Trials and Data Gaps – The urgent need for inclusive research, historical data biases, and evolving regulatory expectations.Regulatory and Market Access Hurdles – Key challenges in securing approval and reimbursement—and how to overcome them.Scaling Women's Health Solutions – Lessons from industry leaders on funding, partnerships, and commercialization strategies.Who should listen:MedTech professionals driving innovation in women's healthRegulatory and quality leaders navigating complex approval pathwaysClinical trial specialists improving diversity and data accuracyInvestors and strategists seeking insights into funding and market growthR&D and product development teams designing women's health solutionsHealthcare policymakers and advocates shaping the future of women's health innovationPanelists and moderator:Marissa Fayer – CEO, Her Health Equity & DeepLook MedicalMegan Callanan – US & Global Regulatory Lead, Natural CyclesStephanie Kladakis – Executive Vice President, Chief Technology and Regulatory Officer, AgNovos BioscienceAlexia Haralambous – Senior Principal, RQM+Jaishankar (Jai) Kutty, Ph.D. – Vice President, Global Regulatory Affairs, RQM+ (moderator)Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Women's Health in MedTech10:09 The Surge in Women's Health Innovation20:08 Regulatory Challenges in Women's Health29:52 The Business Case for Women's Health Innovation33:54 Bridging the Gender Gap in Clinical Trials37:02 Enhancing Diversity in Clinical Trial Recruitment40:08 Understanding Regulatory Misconceptions in Women's Health44:09 Strategic Partnerships for Market Access56:03 Future Directions for Women's Health Innovation--

In this episode of the Social Responsibility at Work podcast, Angela Howard and Anthony Sartori (Culture Impact Lab Speaker and Executive Director/Founder at Evolving Minds) discuss the critical importance of mental health in the workplace, especially in the wake of the pandemic. They explore generational differences in attitudes towards mental health, the need for supportive work environments, and the role of autonomy and play in fostering a positive culture. The conversation highlights the unique challenges faced by younger generations, the business case for mental health support, and the urgent need for change within the nonprofit sector. Ultimately, they emphasize the interconnectedness of employee wellbeing and organizational success, advocating for a more human-centered approach to work.Connect with Anthony: Anthony Sartori | LinkedInLearn more about Evolving Minds: https://www.evolving-minds.org/Join us at Culture Impact Lab 2025: https://callforculture.com/culture-im...Chapters00:00 - Introduction to Mental Health in the Workplace03:09 - The Impact of the Pandemic on Mental Health06:07 - The Need for Supportive Workplaces09:20 - Investing Time for Social Connection12:27 - Empowering Employees for Culture Change15:37 - Breaking Down Barriers to Connection18:43 - Generational Differences in Mental Health Awareness22:02 - The Severance Analogy and Human Experience23:00 - Cultural Shifts in the Workplace24:22 - Mental Health and Workplace Responsibility25:05 - The Business Case for Mental Health27:45 - Employee Experience and Customer Connection30:06 -Measuring Impact in the Workplace32:34 - The Nonprofit Sector's Mental Health Crisis35:30 - Reimagining Nonprofit Models for Sustainability38:40 - Emerging Trends in Nonprofit Wellbeing

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A strong company culture doesn't happen by accident—it takes intention, leadership, and consistency. In this episode of Remodelers on the Rise, Kyle Hunt talks with Danielle Russell, President of Builder Funnel, about creating a culture that attracts top talent, fosters growth, and keeps teams engaged. They explore the impact of core values, leadership strategies, and creative ways to build team morale! We also have a slide from Builder Funnel outlining their core values—check it out here. Whether you're looking to strengthen your existing culture or start defining it for the first time, this conversation offers practical insights to help you build a thriving, purpose-driven business that top talent will be excited to join! ----- Today's episode is sponsored by Builder Funnel! Click here to learn more about how Builder Funnel helps remodelers and home builders grow through strategic digital marketing. ----- Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights! ----- Takeaways Culture is what happens when leaders are not in the room. Core values should be lived by and communicated regularly. A clear core purpose attracts growth-minded individuals. Celebrating wins fosters a positive team environment. Setting clear goals helps align team efforts and accountability. Open communication is essential for remote teams. Quarterly themes can keep the team engaged and focused. Shouting out team members for living core values builds morale. Investing in team growth leads to higher retention rates. A strong culture can lead to a team of A players. ----- Chapters 04:39 The Importance of Company Culture 12:38 Core Values as the Foundation of Culture 19:33 Fostering Growth and Team Development 20:46 Empowering Teams Through Scorekeeping 21:56 Quarterly Themes and Open Book Management 23:29 Injecting Fun into Company Culture 25:27 Celebrating Wins and Core Values 28:01 Building a Culture of Celebration 31:00 Scaling Culture as You Grow 34:14 The Importance of Positivity in Culture 37:01 The Business Case for a Strong Culture

Building Sustainable Businesses Through Human-Centered Leadership In this insightful conversation, Glen and Michael dive deep into the critical role of human capital in building sustainable businesses. They challenge the outdated mindset of treating employees as mere assets and emphasize the need to recognize them as people first. Glen shares his powerful personal experience of being fired for prioritizing his family, a moment that inspired his book advocating for work-life balance. Together, they explore how organizations must prioritize employee well-being to create business models that support both career growth and personal fulfillment. The discussion also touches on the demographic crisis in Japan, exploring the potential ripple effects if businesses worldwide fail to adapt more sustainable and people-focused policies. Glen highlights that companies must go beyond profit generation and focus on delivering extraordinary value to society to ensure long-term success. The Business Case for Work-Life Balance Michael and Glen emphasize that valuing employees isn't just the right thing to do—it's a smart business strategy. If employees feel undervalued or overworked, it leads to disengagement, burnout, and ultimately, a less sustainable organization. Michael shares a personal story of how his spouse's supportive boss helped her navigate a family emergency without workplace penalties—a stark contrast to companies that punish employees for prioritizing their personal lives. Glen critiques the short-sighted approach of companies that penalize employees during crises, arguing that embracing work-life balance leads to higher engagement, retention, and performance. Sustainable success comes from investing in people, not just squeezing productivity out of them. From Bestselling Books to Podcast Success Michael and Glen also discuss Glen's latest bestselling book, which is making waves globally. Glen encourages listeners to connect with him on LinkedIn and leave reviews on Amazon, reinforcing the importance of spreading this vital message about people-first leadership. Michael highlights the game-changing insights from Glen's work and underscores how organizations that prioritize employee well-being set themselves up for long-term, sustainable success. Want more leadership insights? Tune in, take notes, and start transforming your workplace today. Glen Wood is the President and Co-Founder of Smart Vision Logistics (SVL), a company dedicated to building sustainable, future-ready supply chains. A recognized expert on economic trends and parental rights in the workplace, Glen has been featured on CNN, CNBC, the BBC, and in major publications like The New York Times and The Washington Post. Website: https://www.glenwoodparentalrights.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenwood/ Book:  https://amzn.to/4gH0xRX