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SeamlessMD Podcast
180: Endeavor Health's Justin Brueck: The Business Case for AI Scribes, Rethinking Care Delivery from First Principles to Solve for The Silver Tsunami, and Embedding Genomics into Patient Care

SeamlessMD Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 44:13


On this episode of The Digital Patient, Dr. Joshua Liu, Co-founder & CEO of SeamlessMD, and colleague, Alan Sardana, chat with Justin Brueck, System Vice President of Innovation and Research at Endeavor Health, about "the Business Case for AI Scribes, Rethinking Care Delivery from First Principles to Solve for The Silver Tsunami, Embedding Genomics into Patient Care, and more..."

Ideencouch – Der Podcast, der selbstständig macht mit Jan Evers
#127 – Startup im Trendgewitter: Was tun, wenn dein Geschäftsmodell seinen Rückenwind verliert? (Harriet von Kügelgen, DAURI)

Ideencouch – Der Podcast, der selbstständig macht mit Jan Evers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 57:33


Harriet hat erlebt, was viele Gründer*innen kennen: Erst trägst du dein Thema auf einer Welle, dann kippt der Wind – und du stehst da, mitten im Sturm. Nachhaltigkeit war mal das große Ding. Heute? Bürokratiefrust, Trendbremse, Gegenwind. Und trotzdem hat Harriet mit ihrem Startup DAURI einenWeg gefunden, die Segel neu zu setzen: Weg von Regulierungsdruck, hin zu echtem Mehrwert durch Energieeinsparung.Jan spricht mit ihr über den Pivot vom Reporting-Tool zum Marktplatz für Cleantech-Lösungen, über Wachstumsschmerzen, produktive Herausforderungen – und über das, was wirklich zählt: ein starkes Nutzenversprechen, das unabhängig vom Trend funktioniert.Wenn du gerade dabei bist, dein Geschäftsmodell zu schärfen, dich neu zu positionieren oder einfach Inspiration suchst, wie man pragmatisch durch stürmische Zeiten navigiert – dann ist diese Folge für dich. Hör rein, lern mit – und bring deine Idee aufs nächste Level!Über die Personen: [Gast] Harriet von Kügelgen ist Co-Founderin von Dauri,einer Plattform, die Unternehmen hilft, CO₂-Emissionen und Kosten durch gezielte Maßnahmen zu reduzieren. Zuvor sammelte sie Erfahrungen bei Tesla, Planetly und als Mitgründerin von Airmo. Mit Dauri verfolgt sie das Ziel, Nachhaltigkeit als klaren Business Case zu etablieren.[Gastgeber] Dr. Jan Evers ist erfahrener Gründungsberater und selbst Unternehmer. Jan berät seit fast 20 Jahren Banken und Ministerien sowie wachstumsstarke Gründer*innen und Mittelständler – als Aufsichtsrat, Business Angel und Miteigentümer. Mehr Infos zu Jan:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://everest-x.de/profil/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠[Redaktion] Gesa Holz & Sarah Bechtloff  [Technische Bearbeitung] Erik UhlendorfWeitere Themen:⁠LaborX Hamburg⁠ – ⁠Ideencouch #66 Geschäftsmodell⁠ – Ideencouch #123 – DIY-Trend: Wie Miss Pompadour Geld damit verdient, andere glücklich zu machen – ⁠Ideencouch #110 zirkuläres Bauen als Geschäftsmodell – Ideencouch #77 – nachhaltige Produktdesigns in Konzernen – Ideencouch #120 – Nach dem MVP: Die kritische Phase zwischen Test und WachstumÜber die Ideencouch Die Ideencouch ist ein Podcast von EVEREST. Wenn du Gründer*in bist, dich Startups faszinieren oder du als Unternehmer*in an deinem eigenen Unternehmen arbeitest, ist dieser Podcast genau der richtige für dich. Aus den Gesprächen zwischen Jan und seinen Gästen wirst du praktisches Wissen, anwendbare Erkenntnisse und kreative Anregungen für deinen Unternehmer*innen-Alltag mitnehmen. Du möchtest uns Feedbackgeben oder selbst Gast im Podcast sein? Schreib uns eine E-Mail an ⁠info@laborx-hamburg.de⁠ Wir freuen uns auf deine Nachricht! Partner -- ⁠LaborX ⁠-- ⁠Gründerplattform ⁠-- ⁠Firmenhilfe  ⁠ -- ⁠SmartBusiness

CPA Trendlines Podcasts
Jennifer Harrity: The Business Case for Doing Good: ESG, B Corp & Real Returns | MOVE Like This

CPA Trendlines Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 43:52


“We don't need a few companies doing everything perfectly, we need everyone doing something. That's how real change happens.” MOVE Like ThisWith Bonnie Buol RuszczykFor CPA TrendlinesIn this episode of MOVE Like This, Jennifer Harrity, director of Sustainability at Sensiba, talks about how B Corp certification and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks are reshaping accounting firms from the inside out. Originally Sensiba's head of marketing, Jennifer pivoted to lead the firm's sustainability efforts after spearheading its B Corp certification in 2018. This move led to the creation of a full-fledged ESG practice that now supports clients in areas ranging from greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting to impact assessments and fractional chief sustainability officer services. More MOVEHarrity explains that B Corp certification is a rigorous third-party process that measures a company's environmental and social performance, governance, and accountability. For accounting firms like Sensiba, it not only served as a differentiator but also proved to be a powerful talent magnet. Students and experienced professionals increasingly seek out values-aligned workplaces, and the B Corp logo on a recruiting booth helped Sensiba stand out, even against Big Four competitors. She emphasizes that the certification aligns naturally with many of the profession's existing values, such as a commitment to employee well-being and community engagement. 

Engineering Kiosk
#199 Side-Projects: Coden ist leicht. Sales ist schwer. Business ist der Endgegner!

Engineering Kiosk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 76:19


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:

Whats Best For The Patient Is Best For Business
RIZING TIDE… A HUGE solution to the HIRING problems in PHYSICAL THERAPY

Whats Best For The Patient Is Best For Business

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 49:34


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!

Corporate Therapy
Episode #133 // Die Ethik im Taumel: Unternehmen zwischen Moral und Methode // mit Prof. Dr. Thomas Beschorner

Corporate Therapy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 74:42 Transcription Available


Schickt uns euer Feedback zur EpisodeIst Wirtschaftsethik ein Widerspruch in sich oder eine tiefe Notwendigkeit für zukunftsfähige Unternehmen? Professor Thomas Beschorner, Direktor des Instituts für Wirtschaftsethik an der Universität St. Gallen, enthüllt in diesem fesselnden Gespräch einen frischen Blick auf die Verbindung zwischen ethischem Handeln und unternehmerischem Erfolg.Beschorner widerspricht dem gängigen "Business Case for Corporate Social Responsibility", den er provokant als "Win-Win-Wonderland" bezeichnet. Stattdessen entwickelt er einen kulturalistischen Ansatz, der nicht abstrakte Prinzipien von außen auferlegt, sondern in die Lebenspraxis von Organisationen hineinschaut: "Was gibt es da schon an moralischen Orientierungen?" Diese Herangehensweise ermöglicht ein tieferes Verständnis davon, wie Ethik in Unternehmen tatsächlich funktioniert - mit allen Ambivalenzen und Widersprüchen.Besonders aufschlussreich sind Beschorners Beobachtungen zum vorherrschenden Menschenbild in Organisationen. Wenn Mitarbeitende als opportunistisch oder kontrollbedürftig betrachtet werden, führt dies zu teuren Überwachungsmechanismen und extrinsischen Anreizsystemen - während intrinsische Motivation ungenutzt bleibt. Die erschreckend hohe Zahl innerlich gekündigter Mitarbeiter offenbart die Schwächen dieses Ansatzes. Beschorner plädiert für partizipativere Strukturen, die nicht nur wirtschaftlich sinnvoll sind, sondern auch Selbstwirksamkeit fördern und sogar positive Auswirkungen auf die demokratische Gesellschaft haben können.Seine Konzepte der "polylingualen Organisation" und "Multirationalität" verdeutlichen, wie Unternehmen verschiedene "Sprachen" sprechen müssen - nicht nur die ökonomische, sondern auch rechtliche, technische und wertrationale. Dies wird besonders relevant in Zeiten gesellschaftlicher Polarisierung, wenn ethische Errungenschaften plötzlich in Frage gestellt werden.Wer seine Organisation zukunftsfähig gestalten möchte, findet in diesem Gespräch wertvolle Impulse, um ethische Prinzipien nicht nur als Lippenbekenntnisse zu verstehen, sondern als gelebte Praxis zu etablieren. Hören Sie rein und entdecken Sie, wie ethisches Handeln zu nachhaltigem organisationalen und gesellschaftlichen Fortschritt beitragen kann.

Der KI-Unternehmer - Strategien zum Erfolg
#418 - Nicht jedes KI-Tool zählt: Was wirklich Business Impact hat (3min-Impuls)

Der KI-Unternehmer - Strategien zum Erfolg

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 3:43


Nicht jedes KI-Tool zählt: Was wirklich Business Impact hat   In diesem kurzen, aber prägnanten Impuls teilt Torsten eine zentrale Beobachtung aus dem aktuellen KI-Markt: Der Fokus vieler Unternehmer liegt zu sehr auf den neuesten Tools – anstatt auf deren tatsächlichen Nutzen. Es geht nicht darum, jedem Hype hinterherzulaufen, sondern zu verstehen, welche Technologien echte Wirkung entfalten. Michael Schmid auf LinkedIn: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelschmid-ki/   Innovationen ohne Wirkung? Der KI-Markt im Wandel ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini oder Mistral – die Innovationswelle rollt. Doch die entscheidende Frage bleibt: Was davon brauchst du wirklich? Nur weil ein Tool neu ist oder gerade „gehyped“ wird, heißt das nicht, dass es für dein Business relevant ist. Viele der aktuellen Releases bieten keinen echten Anwendungsfall, der dein Geschäftsmodell beeinflusst, wenn das Tool morgen nicht mehr verfügbar wäre.   Businesskritische KI statt Tool-Spielerei Ein Beispiel: Manus AI. Trotz medialer Aufmerksamkeit fehlt hier für viele Anwender ein klarer Business Case. Wirklich entscheidend ist, ob ein KI-Werkzeug einen kritischen Prozess unterstützt – so sehr, dass seine Abwesenheit ein Problem darstellen würde. Nur dann spricht man von Impact. Genau das ist der Maßstab, an dem du Tools prüfen solltest.   Von Prinzipien statt Plattformen lernen Statt jedes neue Feature zu testen, geht es bei DIE KOERTINGS darum, die Mechanismen hinter der Technologie zu verstehen. Warum? Weil Prinzipien über Plattformen stehen. Wer weiß, wie KI funktioniert, kann sie flexibel einsetzen – unabhängig davon, ob das Tool nun ChatGPT, Claude oder etwas völlig Neues ist.   KI in den Alltag bringen – mit Wirkung Der wahre Fortschritt liegt in der Integration kleiner, wirksamer KI-Prozesse in deinen Alltag. Nicht spektakulär, aber effektiv. E-Mails automatisieren, Recherchen beschleunigen, Content vorbereiten – genau hier beginnt der messbare Mehrwert. Unternehmen, die das verstanden haben, werden nachhaltiger profitieren als jene, die auf jedes neue Tool aufspringen.   Fazit Nicht jedes Tool ist ein Gamechanger – aber jedes KI-Element, das echte Arbeit abnimmt, hat seinen Wert. Entscheidend ist, ob du damit deine Abläufe verbessern, Zeit sparen oder Qualität steigern kannst. Setz auf Tiefe statt Breite, Wirkung statt Wow-Effekt – und finde heraus, wo KI für dich geschäftskritisch wird.     Noch mehr von den Koertings ...  Das KI-Café ... jede Woche Mittwoch (>350 Teilnehmer) von 08:30 bis 10:00 Uhr ... online via Zoom .. kostenlos und nicht umsonstJede Woche Mittwoch um 08:30 Uhr öffnet das KI-Café seine Online-Pforten ... wir lösen KI-Anwendungsfälle live auf der Bühne ... moderieren Expertenpanel zu speziellen Themen (bspw. KI im Recruiting ... KI in der Qualitätssicherung ... KI im Projektmanagement ... und vieles mehr) ... ordnen die neuen Entwicklungen in der KI-Welt ein und geben einen Ausblick ... und laden Experten ein für spezielle Themen ... und gehen auch mal in die Tiefe und durchdringen bestimmte Bereiche ganz konkret ... alles für dein Weiterkommen. Melde dich kostenfrei an ... www.koerting-institute.com/ki-cafe/   Das KI-Buch ... für Selbstständige und Unternehmer Lerne, wie ChatGPT deine Produktivität steigert, Zeit spart und Umsätze maximiert. Enthält praxisnahe Beispiele für Buchvermarktung, Text- und Datenanalysen sowie 30 konkrete Anwendungsfälle. Entwickle eigene Prompts, verbessere Marketing & Vertrieb und entlaste dich von Routineaufgaben. Geschrieben von Torsten & Birgit Koerting, Vorreitern im KI-Bereich, die Unternehmer bei der Transformation unterstützen. Das Buch ist ein Geschenk, nur Versandkosten von 6,95 € fallen an. Perfekt für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene, die mit KI ihr Potenzial ausschöpfen möchten. Das Buch in deinen Briefkasten ... www.koerting-institute.com/ki-buch/   Die KI-Lounge ... unsere Community für den Einstieg in die KI (>2000 Mitglieder) Die KI-Lounge ist eine Community für alle, die mehr über generative KI erfahren und anwenden möchten. Mitglieder erhalten exklusive monatliche KI-Updates, Experten-Interviews, Vorträge des KI-Speaker-Slams, KI-Café-Aufzeichnungen und einen 3-stündigen ChatGPT-Kurs. Tausche dich mit über 2000 KI-Enthusiasten aus, stelle Fragen und starte durch. Initiiert von Torsten & Birgit Koerting, bietet die KI-Lounge Orientierung und Inspiration für den Einstieg in die KI-Revolution. Hier findet der Austausch statt ... www.koerting-institute.com/ki-lounge/   Starte mit uns in die 1:1 Zusammenarbeit Wenn du direkt mit uns arbeiten und KI in deinem Business integrieren möchtest, buche dir einen Termin für ein persönliches Gespräch. Gemeinsam finden wir Antworten auf deine Fragen und finden heraus, wie wir dich unterstützen können. Klicke hier, um einen Termin zu buchen und deine Fragen zu klären. Buche dir jetzt deinen Termin mit uns ... www.koerting-institute.com/termin/   Weitere Impulse im Netflix Stil ... Wenn du auf der Suche nach weiteren spannenden Impulsen für deine Selbstständigkeit bist, dann gehe jetzt auf unsere Impulseseite und lass die zahlreichen spannenden Impulse auf dich wirken. Inspiration pur ... www.koerting-institute.com/impulse/   Die Koertings auf die Ohren ... Wenn dir diese Podcastfolge gefallen hat, dann höre dir jetzt noch weitere informative und spannende Folgen an ... über 410 Folgen findest du hier ... www.koerting-institute.com/podcast/   Wir freuen uns darauf, dich auf deinem Weg zu begleiten!

Tech Driven Business
Inside Insights: Business Case for SAP Business Data Cloud (SAP BDC) with Shawn Brown

Tech Driven Business

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 33:37


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.

30 Minutes to President's Club | No-Nonsense Sales
The One-Page Business Case That Closes 7-Figure Deals Like Clockwork | Nate Nasralla | Ep. 313

30 Minutes to President's Club | No-Nonsense Sales

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 41:41


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.

30 Minutes to President's Club | No-Nonsense Sales
The $30M One-Pager: How Top Reps Build Business Cases That Actually Close | Bite-Sized Tactics

30 Minutes to President's Club | No-Nonsense Sales

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 7:03


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

Goed Werk
Bouw windparken dreigt stil te vallen: 'Op dit moment ontzettend moeilijk om een businesscase te hebben' (2 juni 2025)

Goed Werk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 14:29


De bouw van nieuwe windparken valt volledig stil als er niet nu geld voor vrijgemaakt wordt om meer windmolens te bouwen, dat zeggen 21 bedrijven en organisaties uit de windenergiesector. In een brief aan klimaatminister Sophie Hermans roepen zij op tot verschillende regelingen die de bouw weer op gang moeten brengen. Presentator Hans van der Steeg bespreekt het met Marinus Tabak, bestuurder bij energiebedrijf RWE.

The Future of Customer Engagement and Experience Podcast
As data breaches abound, customer data management becomes C-suite priority

The Future of Customer Engagement and Experience Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 15:55


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.

Impulse & Perspektiven in der Krise - DIKT Experten-Talk mit Dr. Nikolai A. Behr
Verkaufen in der Krise: So gelingt nachhaltiger Vertrieb – mit Klaus Tarrach im DIKT-Expertentalk

Impulse & Perspektiven in der Krise - DIKT Experten-Talk mit Dr. Nikolai A. Behr

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 36:18


Tarrach teilt seine Erfahrungen aus über 20 Jahren Sales-Praxis: Warum die richtige Discovery-Phase entscheidend ist, wie man den wahren Business Case des Kunden identifiziert und warum Einwände ein Geschenk sein können. Gemeinsam analysieren die beiden, wie man Vertrauen aufbaut, Preise souverän durchsetzt und Kundenkommunikation auf ein neues Level hebt – ob in der Krise, im Pitch oder beim Keynote-Auftritt. Außerdem im Fokus: Der strategische Einsatz von LinkedIn, das Zusammenspiel von Digitalisierung & persönlichem Kontakt sowie der Umgang mit wachsendem Preisdruck im Markt. Erfahren Sie, wie Sie sich als Anbieter klar differenzieren und Ihr Angebot so platzieren, dass es wirklich im Kopf bleibt.

The Vector
Closing The Business Case of Space

The Vector

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 47:53


What does it take to close the business case of space—and what factors should we be watching?  In this episode, Kelli Kedis Ogborn, vice president of space commerce & entrepreneurship at Space Foundation, is joined by Michael Mealling, General Partner at Starbridge Venture Capital, to explore how the commercial space sector is working to justify investment, scale sustainably, and deliver tangible economic returns. Together, they examine what it means to validate the broader economic promise of space: proving enduring market demand, securing anchor customers, and demonstrating that space-based solutions can compete in—and create—new markets. Michael shares candid insight into the investment landscape, the importance of capital-efficient growth, and the signals investors are watching as space matures from a frontier to a foundational domain of commerce. Tune in for a forward-looking discussion on how the business case for space is being built—and who's paving the way for its long-term success.    The Vector, from Space Commerce Institute at Space Foundation, covers the topics, trends, and insights driving the space ecosystem.   Get the latest updates from The Vector by joining the quarterly newsletter at https://www.spacefoundation.org/cie/space-commerce-institute/the-vector/

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe
174. The Business Case for Disney's Live Action Remakes

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 15:37


In this episode of "Let Me Explain," Sean Defoe dives deep into the vibrant world of Disney's live-action remakes. What drives this nostalgic trend, and are these adaptations a clever cash grab or an artistic endeavor? As we journey through Disney's history, we uncover the success stories—from the surprisingly profitable 1994 "The Jungle Book" to the blockbuster hit "Alice in Wonderland." We also tackle the recent controversies surrounding films like "The Little Mermaid" and the disappointing box office of "Snow White." Join us as we analyze both the financial triumphs and flops of Disney's modern remakes and ponder whether they're truly capturing the magic of the originals. Tune in to discover if nostalgia holds the key to Disney's future!

Power On
#137 - Vereinbarkeit ist keine Privatsache (mit Julia Becker)

Power On

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 37:03


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.

The Audit Podcast
Ep 241: How to Win Support for ERM w/ Beth Womersley (Universal Destination & Experiences)

The Audit Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 34:06


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.

The Chad & Cheese Podcast
Where Did Equity Go? with Dr. Joel A. Davis

The Chad & Cheese Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 42:44


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.

Energy Transition Talk
S2 E9 | The Business Case for Going Green

Energy Transition Talk

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 62:24


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.

The Academy - Your source for business growth.
94 - A Business Case for Supporting The Arts In our Community

The Academy - Your source for business growth.

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 9:45


Hey everyone, this is Chris Auman, President of Sanctuary. Welcome back to The Academy, where you get the tools, tips, and advice you need to grow your business.Today, I want to step beyond our usual business growth topics. I want to challenge every community leader to consider something a little more abstract. Investing in the arts isn't just about supporting artists and culture. It's a powerful and necessary strategy for driving business success and securing the long-term prosperity of our communities and our nation.If you're on the fence on this topic, stick with me and let's explore more together.Now... on to the show...

Sports Maniac - Digitale Trends und Innovationen im Sport
Magnus Carlsen's nächster Coup: Wie Freestyle Chess den Schachmarkt revolutionieren will | #495

Sports Maniac - Digitale Trends und Innovationen im Sport

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 38:24


"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.

SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay
#264 Radical Listening | Robert Biswas-Diener, PhD

SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 52:29


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

The HR Room Podcast
Episode 222 - Culture Audits: Analysis AND Action

The HR Room Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 34:57


Workplace culture is spoken about a lot. It's a constant challenge and priority for organisations and HR teams, and rightfully so, but how can we effectively change, improve and transform workplace culture in a way that actually works? And how do we stop talking about company culture, and actually making the real long-term changes to improve it for everyone? Yes, we must analyse, but we must also act. And how do we do this? Well, with a full and intentional Culture Audit. But what is a culture audit, what should it be, and how do we really make it work? Well, to answer these questions and more, we're delighted to be joined by Megan Power, Head of Change & Transformation here at Insight HR.   In this episode we cover... 00:00 Understanding Workplace Culture and Culture Audits 10:06 The Importance of Leadership in Cultural Change 18:28 Navigating the Journey of Cultural Transformation 28:55 Building a Business Case for Culture Audits   About The HR Room Podcast The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and share advice what's important to you as a HR professional, an employer or people leader.  If you are enjoying these episodes, do please feel free to share them with colleagues, friends and family. And even better, if you can leave us a review, we'd really appreciate it! We love your feedback, we take requests, and we're also here to help with any HR challenges you may have! Requests, feedback and guest suggestions

The DownLink
Space Tech: A Soft Touchdown Closes Varda's Business Case

The DownLink

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 33:47


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.

The HR Room Podcast
Episode 221 - C Suite Special: Commitment To Culture, with David Lane, Ecclesiastical Ireland

The HR Room Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 47:27


It's that time again on the HR Room Podcast for another one of our C-suite specials, where we talk to leaders in various industries and organisations, sharing advice and insights for HR teams and employers everywhere. Today we're delighted to be joined by someone who is a leader here in Ireland for a company that does absolutely fantastic work here in Ireland, work which is intertwined with the workplace culture they have, and what they do to nourish that.  Joining us this week is the brilliant David Lane, Managing Director at Ecclesiastical Ireland.    In this episode we cover... 05:39 Intentionality in Company Culture 10:34 Engagement Surveys and Continuous Improvement 19:43 Long-term Focus on Culture and Leadership 23:54 Initiatives for Incremental Change 29:58 The Importance of Simple Changes 32:53 Balancing Business and Social Impact 37:42 Leadership's Role in Cultural Alignment 41:11 The Business Case for Purpose-Driven Work   About The HR Room Podcast The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and share advice what's important to you as a HR professional, an employer or people leader.  If you are enjoying these episodes, do please feel free to share them with colleagues, friends and family. And even better, if you can leave us a review, we'd really appreciate it! We love your feedback, we take requests, and we're also here to help with any HR challenges you may have! Requests, feedback and guest suggestions

Corporate Treasury 101
How AI Fuels Global Fraud in Vendor Payments & Why 96% of Companies Are Vulnerable – Baptiste Collot

Corporate Treasury 101

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 57:58


In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101, we dive into the rapidly evolving world of corporate fraud and explore how businesses can protect themselves against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Our guest, Baptiste Collot, Co-Founder and CEO of Trustpair, shares actionable insights on how treasury and finance teams can move beyond traditional manual controls and adopt modern solutions to safeguard corporate payments. We explore the explosion of sophisticated fraud schemes, the dangers of deepfakes, and why companies must rethink their fraud prevention strategies to protect enterprise value. From understanding the new cyber era of fraud to implementing real-time vendor validation and efficient risk management practices, this episode is packed with critical advice for any treasury professional looking to stay ahead of modern fraud trends.Baptiste Collot draws from extensive experience leading one of the world's top fraud prevention SaaS platforms to explain how companies can rebuild trust in their payment processes. He breaks down the key risks facing treasury today, how cybercrime has gone global, and why thorough information verification at every step of the procure-to-pay process is crucial. We also discuss real-world fraud examples, the rise of highly convincing phishing attacks, how to build a strong business case for fraud prevention tools, and why integrating these solutions into ERP and treasury systems is essential for future-proofing your organization.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeHow AI and streamlined processes have supercharged fraud attacks in 2024Why fraudsters target vendors and exploit email chains, and how to stop themWhat deepfake fraud looks like in the corporate worldHow to create a multi-layered fraud prevention frameworkReal-world cases of fraud detection using Trustpair's technologyWhy internal training alone isn't enough to fight cyber-enabled fraudHow to make a strong business case for fraud prevention to your CFO and boardEpisode Breakdown & Timestamps[00:00] – Introduction & AFP Partnership ($100 Off CTP Certification)[01:40] – Meet Baptiste Collot and Introduction to Fraud Trends[03:13] – How AI Has Fueled the Explosion of Fraud[05:17] – Why Defense Mechanisms Are Still Lagging Behind[07:19] – The Globalization of Fraud: No Borders Anymore[10:20] – Regional Differences in Fraud Tactics[12:13] – Common Fraud Schemes Explained (Vendor Impersonation, Deepfakes, etc.)[16:54] – How Deepfakes Are Being Used to Commit Fraud[21:46] – How Trustpair Automates Vendor and Bank Account Validation[32:00] – ChatGPT and AI Tools: New Weapons for Fraudsters[36:09] – The Domino Effect: How Fraud Damages Beyond Money[48:16] – Building a Business Case for Fraud Prevention[51:40] – Real-World Examples: How Trustpair Helped Clients Prevent Fraud[56:33] – Final Thoughts & How to Connect with BaptisteFollow our guest Baptiste Collot:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bcollot/ Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustpair/ Follow Corporate Treasury 101:Website:

The Business of Meetings
268: The Business Case for Joy: Amanda Gore on Building High-Impact Teams

The Business of Meetings

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 42:23


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  

Real Leaders Podcast
RL+ Event | From Stakeholders to Shareholders: The Business Case for Employee Ownership with Darin Anderson

Real Leaders Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 39:58


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.

The Consumer Insights Podcast
The Business Case for Sonic Branding with George Holliday & Luke Moseley, Founders of Hear Me Out

The Consumer Insights Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 43:42


Sound hits the brain faster than sight. Yet most brands focus almost exclusively on their visual identity, neglecting their sonic identity and all its growth potential.In this episode, we are joined by George Holliday and Luke Moseley, founders of Hear Me Out. Together, they explore why sound is one of the most overlooked (and powerful)  tools in brand strategy despite being one of the fastest ways to create emotional connections and boost ROI. We also discuss:How brands boost their ROI by 24% using just two seconds of sound.Why your audience hears your brand before they ever see it.The $150,000 mistake brands make with social media audio.How to make your audience feel something in under three seconds.Join The Insighter's Club and get exclusive industry insights, expert analysis, and cutting-edge trends delivered straight to your inbox.

THIS. with Shauna Griffiths
S6 Ep14: Making the Business Case for Well-Being with Founder, Speaker & Advisor, Dilan Gomih

THIS. with Shauna Griffiths

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 46:57


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.

Player: Engage
ENCORE Revolutionizing Gaming with UGC: How Mod.io Leads the Way with Scott Reismanis

Player: Engage

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 55:47


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

The Happy at Work Podcast
The Business Case for Being Nice: How Kindness Transforms Workplaces

The Happy at Work Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 22:44 Transcription Available


Send us a textMJ Scharr, a kindness strategist and wellness thought leader, explains how kindness provides the most effective entry point to improving our overall wellness and transforming workplace culture. Through compelling research and personal insights, she reveals how kindness impacts everything from arterial health to company profits.• Mood is the easiest wellness habit to change, and kindness provides the most effective and lasting boost• Kindness in the workplace directly improves engagement: 54% of employees who can approach managers with questions are engaged versus only 2% of those who can't• Workplace incivility costs US businesses an estimated $2.7 billion daily through lost productivity• A groundbreaking study showed rabbits receiving affectionate handling had 60% less arterial plaque despite identical high-fat diets• Experiencing kindness reduces cortisol, inflammation, and stress while improving sleep quality• Learning to receive kindness graciously creates "positive resonance," strengthening relationships and multiplying benefits• Rather than random acts of kindness, aim for routine "micro-kindnesses" that become part of your identity• Addressing burnout through kindness requires organizational change that creates psychological safetyIf you'd like to hear future episodes, be sure to subscribe to the Happy at Work podcast and leave us a review with your thoughts. Send us an email at admin@happyatworkpodcast.com if you're interested in collaborating with us or appearing on a future episode.To stay connected and continue the conversation, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. And don't forget to check out our previous episodes for more tips and strategies to boost your workplace happiness. You can find them on your favorite podcast platform or on our website. If you have any questions, comments, or topic suggestions for future episodes, please reach out to us. We'd love to hear from you!Stay inspired, stay motivated, and stay happy at work!

Perpetual mOetion With Dr mOe Anderson
Navigating DEI Backlash With The Financial Benefits of Inclusion

Perpetual mOetion With Dr mOe Anderson

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 44:42


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.

The Future of Customer Engagement and Experience Podcast
Multifaceted search: The new wave of online shopping innovation

The Future of Customer Engagement and Experience Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 10:24


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:

Share PLM Podcast
Episode 5: From Complexity to Profitability: The Business Case for Modularity with Jakob Åsell

Share PLM Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 23:49 Transcription Available


In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Jakob Åsell - CTO at Modular Management. Jakob is a seasoned expert in product architecture, modularization, and digital transformation. He currently leads the delivery of the PALMA SaaS solution, helping companies create, document, and govern modular product architectures. Jakob's background spans cloud infrastructure, UX/UI design for complex systems, and enterprise IT landscape assessments to enable impactful digital transformation. With decades of experience in modular design methodologies, PLM/PDM systems, and CAD/CAE tools, he has worked across all levels of design—from detailed engineering to conceptual systems—supporting clients globally.Join us as we explore the complex but highly rewarding world of modular product architectures:⚉ What is modularity in product design?⚉ The value of a modular mindset⚉ Complexity reduction and business drivers⚉ Beyond PLM - Where PALMA comes in⚉ Defining Modules: More than just building blocks⚉ The approach for a successful modularization ⚉ Jakob's journey from CAD Engineer to Architect ⚉ Top-down vs. bottom-up approaches in modular architecture⚉ The dual-track support in Modular Management ⚉ Modularity, sustainability, and circular economy ⚉ Using recycled and reused components ⚉ The role of AI in Modular Management⚉ How to start your modular journey⚉ Building knowledge and incremental transformation through positive feedback loops CONNECT WITH JAKOB:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakob-asell/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

The Conscious Capitalists
Episode #102: Bob and Michelle Fish on Brewing a Purpose-Driven Future at Biggby Coffee

The Conscious Capitalists

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 45:58


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

Masters of Scale
The business case for wellness, with Wellhub CEO Cesar Carvalho

Masters of Scale

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 31:00


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.

The Accidental Trainer
Talking Tech Without Losing Your Audience with Neil Thompson

The Accidental Trainer

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 27:04


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 

Device Advice by RQM+
Live! #87 – Built for Her: Funding, fixing, and fueling the next era of MedTech

Device Advice by RQM+

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 61:09


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--

Tad Talks Sustainability
The Business Case for Sustainability: How to Optimize Your Operations to Increase Profit with Kate Caddy from ISPA

Tad Talks Sustainability

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 36:32


Sustainable Solutions Corporation (SSC) collaborated with the International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) to release a special podcast episode for ISPA members. Sustainability experts Tad Radzinski and Nicole Meyer from SSC sit down with Kate Caddy on the Tad Talks Sustainability podcast to answer ISPA member's questions about sustainability. In this concise yet powerful 36-minute episode, Tad, Nicole, and Kate tackle the following questions: What is corporate sustainability and why is it important? How does sustainability relate to a person's company or job, even when it's not their main function? What are Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions? What the differences are between Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions? Why is it important to measure, understand, and reduce your emissions? How does energy efficiency and waste reduction relate to sustainability? What are some best practices to increase employee engagement in sustainability?

CRYPTO 101
Ep. 649 A New and Faster Internet with DoubleZero

CRYPTO 101

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 44:49


In this conversation, Austin Federa, co-founder of DoubleZero, discusses the innovative vision behind the project aimed at revolutionizing internet infrastructure for blockchain technology. He explains the limitations of current systems and the need for a new physical fiber network that can support the demands of decentralized networks. The discussion covers the importance of multicast technology, the challenges posed by existing internet infrastructure, and the business case for upgrading to a more efficient system that can handle the future of blockchain transactions. He explains the significance of the internet's infrastructure in blockchain performance, the concept behind Double Zero, and the decentralized approach to building network contributions. The discussion also touches on the political landscape for crypto, the importance of incentivizing participation in the network, and the potential for repatriating crypto foundations to the U.S. as the industry evolves.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Double Zero and Austin Federa01:19 The Vision Behind Double Zero04:32 Innovative Technologies for Blockchain Connectivity11:48 Challenges of Current Internet Infrastructure15:40 The Business Case for Upgrading Internet Infrastructure21:13 The Future of Blockchain and Internet Integration22:23 Understanding Double Zero: The Name and Concept28:50 Integrating Double Zero Across Blockchain Networks32:49 The Centralization Threat in Technology34:30 Incentivizing Participation in the Network36:16 Mainnet Launch and Future Plans37:31 The Evolving Political Landscape for CryptoCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comCheck out CoinFlip and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://coinflip.techCheck out BODi and use my code CYPTO101 for a great deal: https://www.bodi.comCheck out NPR: https://npr.orgGet immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101Guest Linkshttps://doublezero.xyz/https://x.com/Austin_Federa*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out NPR: https://npr.org* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
Longevity: Das Geschäft mit dem ewigen Leben / Autozölle: Der hohe Preis für deutsche Unternehmen

Handelsblatt Morning Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 7:40


Die Idee, den Alterungsprozess umzukehren, fasziniert Gründer und Investoren. Langlebigkeit wird zum Businesscase - aber ist "Longevity" wirklich mehr als ein teures Versprechen?

Social Responsibility at Work
Navigating Mental Health in the Workplace with Anthony Sartori

Social Responsibility at Work

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 41:29


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

Aquademia: The Seafood and Sustainability Podcast
Balancing the Scales: The Business Case for Living Wages in Seafood

Aquademia: The Seafood and Sustainability Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 35:26


IDH Living Wage Road Map WebsiteIDH LIving Wage ToolsCheck out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcastFollow us on social media!Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramShare your sustainability tips with us podcast@globalseafood.org!If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alliance: https://www.globalseafood.org/membership/ The views expressed by external guests on Aquademia are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Aquademia or the Global Seafood Alliance. Listeners are advised to independently verify information and consult experts for any specific advice or decisions.

Remodelers On The Rise
Strengthening Your Company Culture with Danielle Russell

Remodelers On The Rise

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 41:55


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

Unstuckkd
EP #90: The Business Case for DEI: What CEOs Need to Know About Pulling Back

Unstuckkd

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 33:20


In this episode, we dive deep into the pushback against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and its true business impact. Our panelists—Ayanna King, Abby Adamson, and Colin—discuss the reality of DEI rollbacks, the myths surrounding meritocracy, and how leaders must be held accountable for real change.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why DEI backlash is happening and how we got hereThe business case for DEI and why it's not just a trendHow performative actions have replaced real commitmentsWhy neutrality is complicity—and what leaders must do insteadHow companies can avoid short-term thinking and invest in DEI for long-term successConnect with me on LinkedInWork with my fractional firmWork with my executive search and advisory firmConnect with our panelists

Breakfast Leadership
Human-Centered Leadership: Sustainable Businesses & Work-Life Balance with Glen Wood

Breakfast Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 25:39


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    

KaiNexus Continuous Improvement Podcast
The Evolving Role of Leadership in Operational Excellence - A Chat with Jeff Roussel, KaiNexus Chief Revenue Officer

KaiNexus Continuous Improvement Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 13:48


Join Mark Graban on the KaiNexus Continuous Improvement podcast as he sits down with Jeff Roussel, KaiNexus' Chief Revenue Officer, to explore the evolving role of sales, marketing, and leadership in driving continuous improvement and operational excellence within organizations.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Career Evolution & Leadership: Jeff reflects on his 11-year journey at KaiNexus—from a focus on sales to embracing a broader role that includes marketing, customer experience, and internal culture.The Importance of Commitment: A discussion on how leadership behaviors, particularly a sustained commitment to operational excellence, are critical to long-term success.Building a Business Case for Continuous Improvement: Insights into aligning improvement efforts with strategic business goals, showcasing how measurable outcomes support growth and innovation.Cultivating a Culture of Improvement: Real-world examples of embedding continuous improvement into job roles and driving organizational change, including the impact on employee engagement and operational results.Key Takeaways:Continuous improvement is not just about activity—it's about achieving tangible business outcomes.Leadership commitment and accountability play a crucial role in overcoming obstacles and maintaining momentum in improvement initiatives.Integrating sales, marketing, and customer experience under one cohesive strategy can create a lasting impact on both internal culture and external performance.Why Listen?Whether you're a champion of operational excellence or a business leader aiming to align improvement efforts with strategic goals, this conversation offers actionable insights and thoughtful reflections to help you build a more resilient and agile organization.Connect with KaiNexus:Explore the KaiNexus platform and learn how it can enhance your organization's continuous improvement journey.

ITSPmagazine | Technology. Cybersecurity. Society
Turning Developers into Security Champions: The Business Case for Secure Development | A Manicode Brand Story with Jim Manico

ITSPmagazine | Technology. Cybersecurity. Society

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 42:25


Organizations build and deploy applications at an unprecedented pace, but security is often an afterthought. This episode of ITSPmagazine's Brand Story features Jim Manico, founder of Manicode Security, in conversation with hosts Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli. The discussion explores the current state of application security, the importance of developer training, and how organizations can integrate security from the ground up to drive better business outcomes.The Foundation of Secure DevelopmentJim Manico has spent decades helping engineers and architects understand and implement secure coding practices. His work with the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), including contributions to the OWASP Top 10 and the OWASP Cheat Sheet Series, has influenced how security is approached in software development. He emphasizes that security should not be an afterthought but a fundamental part of the development process.He highlights OWASP's role in providing documentation, security tools, and standards like the Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS), which is now in its 5.0 release. These resources help organizations build secure applications, but Manico points out that simply having the guidance available isn't enough—engineers need the right training to apply security principles effectively.Why Training MattersManico has trained thousands of engineers worldwide and sees firsthand the impact of hands-on education. He explains that developers often lack formal security training, which leads to common mistakes such as insecure authentication, improper data handling, and vulnerabilities in third-party dependencies. His training programs focus on practical, real-world applications, allowing developers to immediately integrate security into their work.Security training also helps businesses beyond just compliance. While some companies initially engage in training to meet regulatory requirements, many realize the long-term value of security in reducing risk, improving product quality, and building customer trust. Manico shares an example of a startup that embedded security from the beginning, investing heavily in training early on. That approach helped differentiate them in the market and contributed to their success as a multi-billion-dollar company.The Role of AI and Continuous LearningManico acknowledges that the speed of technological change presents challenges for security training. Frameworks, programming languages, and attack techniques evolve constantly, requiring continuous learning. He has integrated AI tools into his training workflow to help answer complex questions, identify knowledge gaps, and refine content. AI serves as an augmentation tool, not a replacement, and he encourages developers to use it as an assistant to strengthen their understanding of security concepts.Security as a Business EnablerThe conversation reinforces that secure coding is not just about avoiding breaches—it is about building better software. Organizations that prioritize security early can reduce costs, improve reliability, and increase customer confidence. Manico's approach to education is about empowering developers to think beyond compliance and see security as a critical component of software quality and business success.For organizations looking to enhance their security posture, developer training is an investment that pays off. Manicode Security offers customized training programs to meet the specific needs of teams, covering topics from secure coding fundamentals to advanced application security techniques. To learn more or schedule a session, Jim Manico can be reached at Jim@manicode.com.Tune in to the full episode to hear more insights from Jim Manico on how security training is shaping the future of application security.Learn more about Manicode: https://itspm.ag/manicode-security-7q8iNote: This story contains promotional content. Learn more.Guest: Jim Manico, Founder and Secure Coding Educator at Manicode Security | On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmanico/ResourcesDownload the Course Catalog: https://itspm.ag/manicode-x684Learn more and catch more stories from Manicode Security: https://www.itspmagazine.com/directory/manicode-securityAre you interested in telling your story?https://www.itspmagazine.com/telling-your-story

Not Your Average Financial Podcast™
Episode 391: Bank On Yourself® In Action: Real Life Business Case Studies

Not Your Average Financial Podcast™

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 30:21


In this episode, we ask: Would you like to listen to Episode 388? What are the challenges faced by most entrepreneurs? How is this playing itself out in the real world? How about guarantees? How about liquidity? How about more success? What challenges would this solve? How can business owners level up their cash flow?...