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Kareem “K.W.O.E.” Wells—entrepreneur, entertainer, and longtime bridge-builder between Black and Jewish communities—joins us for a powerful conversation in this episode of Goy You Will Enjoy.Kareem shares his extraordinary journey from the streets to the C-Suites, and how he turned a bold vision into Flow Entertainment, the go-to events company with a three-year waitlist for bar/bat mitzvahs. Crowned the “King of the Mitzvahs,” Kareem reflects on the intersections of culture, community, and allyship—and what it means to show up for others with heart and hustle.Follow Kareem on Instagram @kwoe and check out his work on www.kwoegroup.com What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda 06:00 How Kareem went "from the streets to the C-suites"13:00 Kareem's entertainment business & becoming "King of the Mitzvahs" 20:00 On building bridges - "I was doing this work before Oct 7th. Our children are watching."23:04 "I'm trying to right my wrongs" - the importance of giving back 26:04 Visiting LA's Museum of Tolerance & the Nova Exhibit28:00 How does Kareem respond to antisemitism in the industry? 31:45 Kareem's advice to Jewish people39:05 Kareem's question to Margarita about anything Jewish44:01 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Justin interviews Chris Reilly about his insurance career and how you came to join and lead Link USA. They also cover RISKWORLD 2025 and the DE&I Studio, where Chris was on a panel. Chris talks about how he volunteered for the DE&I initiative at Amwins and how it has grown over the years. Chris does not believe the current anti-DE&I rhetoric will continue for long, in light of the existing Title VII and EEOC protecting employees and applicants against employment discrimination. Chris believes organizations know what is right, and that they will do better with a strong DE&I program in place, reducing reliance on EPLI coverage. The conversation concludes with information about Link USA's upcoming events.   Listen to learn more about supporting Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion efforts in your organization.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:17] About this episode of RIMScast. Our topic is inclusivity in risk management and we will be joined by Chris Reilly, the National Co-Chair of Link USA, and Senior Vice President and National Practice Leader at Amwins Group Benefits. [:45] RIMS-CRMP Workshops! Register by July 1st for the next RIMS-CRMP Virtual Workshop, which will be co-led by Parima. That course will be held on July 8th and 9th. [1:02] The next RIMS-CRMP-FED virtual workshop will be led by Joseph Mayo on July 17th and 18th. Register by July 16th. Links to these courses can be found on the Certification Page of RIMS.org and through this episode's show notes. [1:20] RIMS Virtual Workshops! On June 26th. Pat Saporito will return to present the very popular new course, “Generative AI for Risk Management”. [1:32] A link to the full schedule of virtual workshops can be found on the RIMS.org/education and RIMS.org/education/online-learning pages. A link is also in this episode's notes. [1:43] Starting on July 16th, James Lam will host a six-module course, the RIMS-CRO Certificate in Advanced Enterprise Risk Management. This is a bi-weekly course that will run through Wednesday, September 24th. A link to last week's episode about it is in this episode's notes. [2:04] Registration closes on July 9th. A link is in this episode's notes. [2:09] Mark your calendars for November 17th and 18th for the RIMS ERM Conference 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The agenda is being built. Soon, we will distribute a Call for Nominations for the ERM Award of Distinction. I'll update this episode's show notes when that link is ready. [2:32] Think about your organization's ERM program or one that you know of, and how it has generated value. We will have more on that in the coming weeks. [2:40] On with the show! It's June 2025. It is Pride Month and RIMScast and RIMS are dedicated to fostering an environment where individuals from all backgrounds feel valued, respected, and empowered. We'll dive into the real meanings of words and initiatives; words like inclusivity. [3:01] Joining me today to delve into those terms is Chris Reilly, the National Co-Chair of Link USA. Link is the LGBTQ+ Insurance Network. Chris is also the Senior Vice President and National Practice Leader at Amwins's Group Benefits. [3:17] We will discuss the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion in insurance and risk management, how the pendulum has swung, and what risk professionals and employers need to know about a landscape that may or may not be changing as much as you think. [3:35] Interview! Chris Reilly, welcome to RIMScast! [3:42] It's Pride Month. For Chris, it's a great time to be celebrating oneself and celebrating with the community. He says there's no reason not to celebrate 12 months of the year. [4:14] Chris Reilly has had a 30-plus-year insurance career. His dad and grandfather had an agency. His father offered him a job right out of college. Chris thought he'd step up in a year or two, but he's still doing it 30-plus years later. It's a great career. He loves the industry. [4:47] The first part of Chris's years he spent in the Property and Casualty world as a commercial broker, most of those years with Aon. He jumped to the wholesale side when he joined Amwins in 2000. [5:05] Chris is on the employee benefits side, providing group benefit programs to companies through broker partners. [5:13] About five or six years ago, Amwins created internal DEI programs. Chris immediately volunteered to join the National Council at Amwins to participate in and help build those programs. He worked on a committee centered on making the workplace intentionally inclusive. [5:54] Chris served on that committee for two years. In the process, he came across Link, which was in the UK. Chris and a colleague convinced Link to bring it to the U.S., which they did in 2021. Four years later, Link has expanded into Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, and Atlanta.  [6:18] Link restructured this year with a national board for a national presence. Link kicked off Pride Month with a national virtual event. It had a great turnout. Chris is excited to continue to lead Link and help support the LGBTQ+ community and its allies in the insurance industry. [7:04] Chris notes that the insurance industry is still known to be a very conservative industry but from 30 years ago to today, there has been a big difference in inclusivity. There's constant evolution and change. We can always continue to do things better. [7:23] Chis says everybody is striving to do things better. That's why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs became so important for all industries. Justin says that saying the words Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion instead of DEI provokes thought about their meaning and impact. [8:21] Chris agrees; when we say with intention, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with intention, it's just better. Don't we all want to be included? Inclusion is an endearing word. Let's all come to the table. We need to be more intentional about the words. [9:19] Chris Reilly attended RISKWORLD 2025 for the first time and was at the DE&I Studio. There were speakers and panels. Chris represented Link USA to talk about who they are, what they do, and their mission for the LGBTQ+ community in the insurance industry. [10:21] Chris served on a panel where Link, the National African American Insurance Association, the Asian American Insurance Network, the Latin American Insurance Agency Networks, and the Association of Professional Insurance Women were represented. [10:43] The organizations work to make sure the insurance industry continues to be a diverse, inclusive, and equitable industry. They support each other and continue to press the message of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. They raise their voices for the common good of every employee. [11:17] Leaders from all of those organizations have been guests on RIMScast, with Chris Reilly and Link being the fifth organization represented. If more organizations are created, Justin will include them on the show.  [11:37] Chris brings decades of experience in the trenches to his role on Link.  [12:02] Justin says we're hearing a lot of anti-DEI rhetoric. Chris says a lot of it is noise. People are throwing things against the wall to see what sticks. In most C-Suites, smart leaders seek legal advice. If they haven't been doing anything illegal, there isn't much they need to change. [13:01] Companies that feed into the noise end up hurting their employees which can hurt their bottom line in the long term. [13:27] Companies need to cut through the noise and make sure that they know what's true and what's not true. They need to focus on continuing to do what they've been doing that has been working. [13:55] Chris thinks that a company scaling back its DEI initiative hurts its reputation. When they scale back, the employees feel it first. If employees don't feel good in the workplace about the culture that has been developed for employees, that impacts the work and the output. [14:34] Eventually, that can hit outside the walls of the insurance company. Insurance isn't a direct-to-consumer product so this industry doesn't get impacted in quite the same way as a retail store. [15:06] Plug Time! The very first RIMS Texas Regional Conference will be held from August 4th through the 6th in San Antonio at the Henry B. González Convention Center. Public Registration is open. [15:17] Hotel cut-off for the discounted rate is available through July 7th. The full Conference Agenda is now live, so you can start planning your experience. Don't miss the post-conference workshop, the RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Course, available onsite. [15:33] This event is open to any RIMS Chapter member. If you are local to the area, you might consider becoming a RIMS member today, so that you can get all the benefits and begin networking with your new RIMS Texas peers. Links are in this episode's show notes. [15:48] You can also visit the Events Page of RIMS.org for more information. We look forward to seeing you in Texas! [15:56] Just a month later, we will be up North for the RIMS Canada Conference 2025, from September 14th through 17th in Calgary. Registration is open. Visit RIMSCanadaConference.CA and lock in favorable rates. We look forward to seeing you in Calgary! [16:15] On October 1st through the 3rd, the RIMS Western Regional Conference will be held in North San Jose at the Santa Clara Marriott. The agenda is live. It looks fantastic! Visit RIMSWesternRegional.com and register today. [16:31] Let's Return to Our Interview with Chris Reilly of Link!  [16:50] There's no such thing as illegal DE&I! There is no legal framework about whether a company does DE&I or not. Companies decided that having a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce was good for business. [17:30] There have been studies that show that when a company has a strong DE&I policy, it outperforms its competitors that don't by nearly 20%. Teams that are more diverse and inclusive outperform homogeneous groups by nearly 80%. [17:57] When you have a diversity of people; when you include people of different backgrounds in thought and education, you get more diverse thoughts and you can create better outcomes as a result. [18:15] This concept of illegal DE&I is thrown up there to create confusion and get people worrying about what they're doing. [18:51] Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) is what companies would buy if they have a sexual harassment suit, a discrimination suit, or a wrongful termination suit. Employers take this coverage to protect themselves from that. [19:25] Whether they have EPLI coverage or not, before the term “illegal DE&I,” nobody was concerned about it. They all felt that they had the proper policies and best practices in place to prevent employment practices claims. [19:43] If there were this rash of claims suddenly happening, maybe it's not “illegal DE&I” but you're not doing it right. Fix the problem so that it doesn't become an issue. [19:59] What companies are seeing is that their policies and best practices have been working, so there's not a problem. If companies start believing that they shouldn't have DE&I programs, that will embolden individuals to be bigots, racists, harassers, and bullies at work. [20:25] If that happens, you will get employment practices claims. [20:30] Justin feels that we are seeing uninclusive and bullying expressions more now on social media than when he was hired at RIMS eight years ago. [20:36] Chris thinks that the world has changed and the narrative has changed and people feel like they're emboldened to bring out those negative personality traits in themselves for some reason. [20:50] Chris recently talked to a company where the CEO addressed the employees, to tell them that bigotry, harassment, and hatred have no place, and will have no place in the company. [21:16] He told them the company was built with a culture that respects everybody, that is about fairness and integrity, working together, and creating inclusive and collaborative teams, to create the best outcomes they can for the company and its consumers. [21:32] He said they are going to keep doing what they're doing because everything's going just fine. He said if we start trying to tinker with the DE&I programs, that will inevitably create problems and deteriorate the great work that you have been doing. [21:53] What's the ROI on DE&I? It's hard to quantify. When your employees are happy, they're doing good work, they're being productive, and the company is successful, that comes in part from the investment of time, energy, and money put into Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion programs. [22:08] You can try to tie ROI to some of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs when you talk about EPLI, Directors & Officers, and E&O insurance. If you don't have good practices, what you will have is employment practices liability claims around discrimination and harassment.  [23:01] HR will have to deal with the HR issues of employees, potentially defending a lawsuit. If they don't have these coverages in place, those defence costs can get expensive. You might have to settle a suit, which can cost more money. It's a ripple effect. [23:27] With more claims, the premiums of these policies will go up. So, if you're not following best practices and have to start paying out claims and higher premiums to defend yourself against these claims, those are financial factors to consider in the ROI of doing the right thing. [23:51] Plug Time! Let me tell you about the Spencer Educational Foundation. Spencer's goal to help build a talent pipeline of risk management and insurance professionals is achieved, in part, by its collaboration with risk management and insurance educators across the U.S. and Canada. [24:31] Since 2010, Spencer has awarded over $3.3 million in General Grants to support over 130 student-centred experiential learning initiatives at universities and RMI non-profits. Spencer's 2026 application process is now open through July 30th, 2025. [24:31] General Grant awardees are typically notified at the end of October. [24:35] Spencer's Risk Manager on Campus Program offers grants of up to $5,000 to universities and colleges in the United States and Canada to host a practicing risk manager on their campus for a one-to-three-day residency. [24:49] The Risk Manager on Campus program has been praised by both universities and risk managers as a rewarding educational experience for students and a chance to give back to the profession. The application deadline for 2026 is June 30th, 2025. Check the link in the notes. [25:08] Visit SpencerEd.org for more information. [25:12] Let's Return to the Conclusion of My Interview with Chris Reilly! [25:34] The pendulum has swung one way. Chris thinks that it will swing back as smarter and calmer minds prevail, in the end. Organization leaders know what's right and wrong. Once the noise calms down, people will realize that we already have things in place to protect everybody. [26:14] We already have Title VII and the EEOC in place. I have told people that with all that's being said, no laws have changed. Title VII is in place and the EEOC is still there to enforce it. If there were crazy problems with this, Title VII and the EEOC would already be addressing it. [26:44] Chris believes the pendulum will swing back to the center sooner rather than later. Executive orders and attempting to change laws are not going to sit well. There are already protections in place to prohibit employment discrimination. [27:13]  Chris is the National Chair of Link USA. A couple of days after this episode, there will be the New York City Link-Up Networking Happy Hour, Pride Edition. That's going to be in Manhattan on the Avenue. [27:33] On June 26th, in Los Angeles, there will be a Pride Movie Night and Networking Mixer at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. Chris says these events are always fun. Link tries to create personal connections between the LGBTQ+ Community and its allies. [28:04] We're all doing the same thing, feeling the same pressures, working in the insurance industry, and wanting connection. Some people work at companies that may not have anybody else like them in their firm. They're looking for connections within the LGBTQ+ community. [28:28] Link is heavily supported by its allies. They couldn't fight the fight without the allies. The events are about bringing people together in a fun way and ultimately, networking in the industry. People connect and build business relationships and develop businesses, as well. [28:55] We've got a link to Link in this episode's notes. [28:58] Chris, it's been a real pleasure to speak with you. I'm glad we're having this dialogue. I hope to see you at RISKWORLD 2026 and the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Studio. [29:21] Special thanks again to Chris Reilly of Link, the LGBTQ+ Insurance Network. Links to the events that we mentioned and to Link's website are in this episode's show notes. [29:34] RIMS has a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Council and page. You can visit it on RIMS.org, through the Community section, and the link in this episode's show notes. [29:49] Plug Time! You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in the show notes. [30:17] RIMScast has a global audience of risk and insurance professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate and help you reach them! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [30:35] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [30:53] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [31:09] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com. It is written and published by the best minds in risk management. [31:23] Justin Smulison is the Business Content Manager at RIMS. You can email Justin at Content@RIMS.org. [31:31] Thank you all for your continued support and engagement on social media channels! We appreciate all your kind words. Listen every week! Stay safe!   Links: RIMS Diversity Equity Inclusion Council Link (LGBTQ+ Insurance Network) Link USA Events in New York City and Los Angeles RIMS Texas Regional 2025 — August 3‒5 | Registration now open. RIMS Canada 2025 — Sept. 14‒17 | Registration now open! RIMS Western Regional — Oct 1‒3 | Bay Area, California | Registration now open! RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RISK PAC | RIMS Advocacy RIMS Risk Management magazine RIMS Now The Strategic and Enterprise Risk Center Spencer Education Foundation — General Grants 2026 — Application Deadline July 30, 2025 Spencer's Risk Manager on Campus — Application Deadline June 30, 2025 RIMS ERM Conference 2025 — Nov 17‒18 in Seattle! [Save the Date!] RIMS-CRO Certificate in Advanced Enterprise Risk Management — Featuring Instructor James Lam! Register by July 7. | Bi-weekly course begins July 16. RIMS Webinars: RIMS.org/Webinars   Upcoming RIMS-CRMP Prep Virtual Workshops: RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Virtual Workshop — July 8‒9, 2025 | Presented by RIMS and PARIMA RIMS-CRMP-FED Exam Prep Virtual Workshop — July 17‒18 Full RIMS-CRMP Prep Course Schedule “Generative AI for Risk Management” | June 26 | Instructor: Pat Saporito See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops RIMS-CRMP Prep Workshops   Related RIMScast Episodes: “James Lam on ERM, Strategy, and the Modern CRO” “Live from RISKWORLD 2025” “Thoughts and IDEAs on Inclusivity with Michael Bach” “The Strengths of DE&I Initiatives with Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray of Alliant Insurance Services” “LAAIA Atlanta Chapter President Jose Aponte” “Equality and the Risk Profession with Elisa Stampf”   Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “The New Reality of Risk Engineering: From Code Compliance to Resilience” | Sponsored by AXA XL (New!) “Change Management: AI's Role in Loss Control and Property Insurance” | Sponsored by Global Risk Consultants, a TÜV SÜD Company “Demystifying Multinational Fronting Insurance Programs” | Sponsored by Zurich “Understanding Third-Party Litigation Funding” | Sponsored by Zurich “What Risk Managers Can Learn From School Shootings” | Sponsored by Merrill Herzog “Simplifying the Challenges of OSHA Recordkeeping” | Sponsored by Medcor “Risk Management in a Changing World: A Deep Dive into AXA's 2024 Future Risks Report” | Sponsored by AXA XL “How Insurance Builds Resilience Against An Active Assailant Attack” | Sponsored by Merrill Herzog “Third-Party and Cyber Risk Management Tips” | Sponsored by Alliant “RMIS Innovation with Archer” | Sponsored by Archer “Navigating Commercial Property Risks with Captives” | Sponsored by Zurich “Breaking Down Silos: AXA XL's New Approach to Casualty Insurance” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Weathering Today's Property Claims Management Challenges” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Storm Prep 2024: The Growing Impact of Convective Storms and Hail” | Sponsored by Global Risk Consultants, a TÜV SÜD Company “Partnering Against Cyberrisk” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Harnessing the Power of Data and Analytics for Effective Risk Management” | Sponsored by Marsh “Accident Prevention — The Winning Formula For Construction and Insurance” | Sponsored by Otoos “Platinum Protection: Underwriting and Risk Engineering's Role in Protecting Commercial Properties” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Elevating RMIS — The Archer Way” | Sponsored by Archer   RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RISK PAC | RIMS Advocacy RIMS Strategic & Enterprise Risk Center RIMS-CRMP Stories — Featuring RIMS President Kristen Peed!   RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model®   Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org, and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   About our guest: Chris Reilly, National Co-Chair of Link USA | LGBTQ+ Insurance Network, Senior Vice President and National Practice Leader at Amwins Group Benefits   Production and engineering provided by Podfly.  

The Big Money continues to flee U.S. assets amid more policy uncertainty and lack of guidance from C-Suites, but that hasn't stopped individual investors from trying to buy the dips. That strategy has backfired, but they show no signs of giving up, yet. Plus, the president brings the smoke to the Fed Chair, but Powell may be protected by a key piece of legislation from 1913. Resource links: https://www.vandaresearch.com/ https://www.investopedia.com/investors-are-scared-but-not-selling-these-stocks-are-keeping-them-in-the-market-11716780 https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/1913-federal-reserve-act.asp https://www.investopedia.com/trump-hints-at-firing-powell-after-fed-chair-signals-no-rate-cut-soon-11717006 https://www.investopedia.com/what-to-expect-in-the-markets-this-week-11717208 https://www.vandaresearch.com/  https://www.investopedia.com/investors-are-scared-but-not-selling-these-stocks-are-keeping-them-in-the-market-11716780 https://www.npr.org/2025/04/17/1245273497/economic-lessons-learned-from-investopedia-and-ferris-bueller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Big Money continues to flee U.S. assets amid more policy uncertainty and lack of guidance from C-Suites, but that hasn't stopped individual investors from trying to buy the dips. That strategy has backfired, but they show no signs of giving up, yet. Plus, the president brings the smoke to the Fed Chair, but Powell may be protected by a key piece of legislation from 1913. Resource links: https://www.vandaresearch.com/ https://www.investopedia.com/investors-are-scared-but-not-selling-these-stocks-are-keeping-them-in-the-market-11716780 https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/1913-federal-reserve-act.asp https://www.investopedia.com/trump-hints-at-firing-powell-after-fed-chair-signals-no-rate-cut-soon-11717006 https://www.investopedia.com/what-to-expect-in-the-markets-this-week-11717208 https://www.vandaresearch.com/  https://www.investopedia.com/investors-are-scared-but-not-selling-these-stocks-are-keeping-them-in-the-market-11716780 https://www.npr.org/2025/04/17/1245273497/economic-lessons-learned-from-investopedia-and-ferris-bueller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we are joined by Mike McCartney.Mike McCartney has successfully coached leaders at all levels, from Fortune 500 C-Suites to family-owned businesses. He's one of a few who's earned the title, “Master Coach” from Marshall Goldsmith, and the credibility to be one of his instructors. Mike is also an executive coach with University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, and a graduate of The Ohio State University. In days past, Mike was a professional rodeo athlete; lessons learned then are used in his coaching today—“It ain't his first rodeo.”In this episode, we explore how rodeo fundamentals translate into business excellence and the mindset shifts that separate great leaders from the rest.Key topics include:• Why getting honest feedback is the greatest challenge for executives• How mental preparation and resilience from rodeo apply to leadership• The importance of humility and listening in building influence• Why involving others in your development journey accelerates growth• How to turn stakeholder feedback into meaningful leadership improvement-Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.comBlog: https://blog.ims-online.com/Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesgood/Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(01:00) Getting Honest Feedback as a Leader(02:15) Tip: Rodeo Lessons in Leadership Preparation(04:00) Technique: Building Influence Without Relying on Title(05:15) Tool: Three Core Leadership Responsibilities(06:45) Tip: The Power of Stakeholder-Centered Coaching(08:00) Technique: Making Feedback Easier to Receive(11:15) Tip: Why Leadership Development Isn't a Solo Journey(15:00) Tool: Building Trust and Authenticity with Teams(19:00) Technique: Turning Conflicts into Productive Conversations(21:00) Tip: Mental Preparation from Rodeo to Boardroom(30:00) Tool: Finding Fresh Perspectives in Leadership(36:00) Tip: Leadership Lessons from the Rodeo Arena(39:15) Technique: The Untapped Resource of Spouse Feedback(41:10) Conclusion

In this episode of TCNtalks, Chris Comeaux, Mark Cohen, and Cordt Kassner discuss the top news stories in hospice and palliative care for December 2024. This episode marks the end of Mark's two-year run of partnering with Chris to review the month's top stories, with Cordt taking on that role going forward, along with his colleague at Hospice & Palliative Care Today, Joy Berger.Mark's takes a deeper dive into three big news events in December, Cordt looks at the most-viewed articles from both December and all of 2024, and Chris, as usual, highlhights articles of particular import to hospice C-Suites. Among the biggest stories from December, they reflect on the significance of President Jimmy Carter's hospice journey and the pre-Holiday release by CMS of the 50 lowest quality hospices nationwide. The conversation emphasizes the importance of proactive communication strategies and the need for hospice organizations to be transparent and accountable. This is a do not miss opportunity for Hospice and Palliative Care leaders.Our GuestCordt Kassner, PhDPublisher of Hospice & Palliative Care TodayMark CohenStrategic Communications Consultant/Cohen-Fyfe CommunicationsShow HostChris ComeauxPresident / CEOTeleios Collaborative Network / Teleios Consulting Grouphttps://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast/top-news-stories-of-the-month-december-2024Teleios Collaborative Network / https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast

Conflict Resilience: Negotiating Disagreement Without Giving Up or Giving In by Robert Bordone, Joel Salinas M.D. Conflictresiliencebook.com Amazon.com Two former Harvard faculty—one an internationally-recognized negotiator and conflict management expert from Harvard Law, the other a leading behavioral neurologist and cutting-edge scientist from Harvard Med—join forces to introduce conflict resilience: the radical act of sitting in and growing from conflict to break the bad habits that sabotage our politics, workplaces, and most important relationships. Conflict is getting the better of us. From our homes and community centers to C-Suites and Congress, disagreements are happening everywhere, with increasing frequency, and are being treated like zero-sum games that allow little margin for error and even less room for productive conversations. This puts a tremendous and untenable strain on our most important relationships and institutions. Unable or unwilling to negotiate conflict with skill, we ignore it or avoid it for as long as possible; when we are forced to face it, we escalate everyday disagreements and temporary flare-ups as if they're life-and-death. Neither approach addresses underlying issues, promotes stronger relationships, or yields satisfying results. But there is a solution: a combined skillset and mindset that Bob Bordone calls “conflict resilience”—the ability to sit genuinely with and grow from disagreement. In this powerful, hopeful book, he and renowned neurologist Joel Salinas, MD, combine the inner mechanics of conflict—literally what's going on in our bodies and our brains during moments of distress—with a groundbreaking three-step framework for how to navigate it: NAME (& dig deep) EXPLORE (& be brave) COMMIT (& own the conflict) In a time of increasing polarization, where consensus, agreement, and problem-solving can sometimes feel elusive, Conflict Resilience provides practical solutions to a common dilemma: How do you handle disagreements and differences with integrity while finding a way to create strong, deep, and lasting relationships? Conflict Resilience is not another book about conflict resolution, nor is it about problem solving. Conflict Resilience combines practical applications of advanced conflict management and study of the human brain to teach anyone how to turn conflict and negotiation into an act of union. This book provides the most cutting-edge and scientifically-grounded tools for driving agreement when possible and for empowering you to disagree better when the differences cut deep and the relationships matter most. This is a chance to bring people together, and an invitation to radically transform how we interact with our friends and families, our co-workers, our students, and our neighbors—anyone with whom we find ourselves in disagreement.

In this episode, we are joined by a leading management consultant and entrepreneur, Brittany Galli. Brittany is a C-Suite Advisor & Strategist at BFG Ventures, a management consulting team specializing in DE&I, cyber security, AI, physical security, and software for C-Suites in the security and technology industries. Brittany spent time in the finance and startup spaces before leveraging her network and expertise into a boutique consulting business.Brittany will explore various topics, including startup culture, work-life balance, and her method for turning challenges into opportunities. She will also dive into efficient team building and how streamlined workplaces can expedite your company's growth. Take advantage of this opportunity to hear Brittany's story and best practices for a successful entrepreneurial adventure!Support the show

Are you on the board of directors of a company? Or are you a shareholder of a publicly traded company? Or are you a CEO or a CFO or in-house counsel who reports to a board of directors or these shareholders? Well, this show is for you. And it's about how the healthcare industry has become financialized at the same time that providing health benefits has become the second-biggest line item after payroll for most companies. We talked about that in a recent encore with Mark Cuban (EP418) also, as well as the show with Cora Opsahl (EP452) and Claire Brockbank (EP453) from 32BJ. For a full transcript of this episode, click here. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to the free weekly newsletter to be a member of the Relentless Tribe. So, this encore with Andreas Mang is really timely. And even if you've listened to the show when it originally aired a year ago, you may want to take another listen, because in the context of these recent shows, this one really slots right in there. And also, by the way, the one with Julie Selesnick (EP428) from last year talking about the legal jeopardy currently in play. So, this show isn't really about health benefits; it's about the business that these health benefits have become and how, if the CEO or CFO of an employer is not intimately involved in the financial layer wrapping around health benefits, then the company is getting really taken advantage of by those entities who are intimately familiar with the financial layer surrounding those healthcare benefits. And the employees of that company also are getting equally taken advantage of. This is not a case where paying more or less results in better or worse employee health or healthcare. It is a case where not minding the shop in the C-suite means that financial actors just take more of the pie and nobody wins but them. Employer loses; employee loses. Andreas Mang, my guest today, kicks off this interview talking about the conversation that will go down between himself and any CEO whose company gets bought by Blackstone. So, if you're a CEO and you're aspiring for this to happen, yeah … heads up. But he says it's kind of an unnatural act to dig into anything that smells like health benefits or health insurance. Some may not even realize that this whole financial layer has developed that sits above the healthcare benefits themselves. And they also may not think that there's anything that's possible that can be done. As far as both of these points are concerned, Andreas Mang gives a list of, as he calls them, easy things a C-suite can do to save 10% while improving employee satisfaction and health. Saving 10% or more, this can be a really big number. A lot of this is just enforcing purchasing discipline that is being used elsewhere. Here's Andreas's list recapped: 1. Have CFO engagement throughout the year. (We talked about that with Mark Cuban also.) 2. Be self-insured once you have reached a certain size. (Andreas gets into this in more detail during the show itself.) 3. Be very, very careful who you hire as your broker or benefits consultant. There are five things that need to be true: ·      They have the experience to do the job. ·      Flat-fee model compensation ·      No product pushing ·      Fees at risk (30% or more) ·      Simple termination provisions 4. Do carrier/ASO/TPA RFPs once every three years or thereabouts. 5. Do dependent eligibility audits. (Cora Opsahl talked a lot about this also in an earlier episode [EP372].) 6. Leverage pharmacy coalitions and stop-loss collectives. (In the show itself, Andreas offers some warnings because some of these coalitions and collectives are great and some are not.) But bottom line, just keep in mind, as Mark Cuban said (EP418), those that are taking your money, your company's money, are advantaged when you are confused. Where there's mystery, there's margin. If you can't convince 'em, confuse 'em and all that. This is a business strategy. Healthcare should not be this complicated. But yet, it has become so; and anyone who doesn't realize that is letting themselves and their employees really get taken advantage of. Unknown unknowns are not benign. As I have said several times already, Andreas Mang is my guest today. He is a partner at Blackstone, the private equity and alternative asset manager. His job is helping portfolio companies manage their U.S. healthcare benefits for their employees. Also mentioned in this episode are Blackstone, Mark Cuban, Cora Opsahl, Claire Brockbank, Julie Selesnick, Lauren Vela, and Tom Nash.   You can learn more at Blackstone and by connecting with Andreas on LinkedIn.   Andreas Mang is senior managing director, portfolio operations, and chief executive officer of Equity Healthcare, where he is involved in managing medical benefits spend across the Blackstone portfolio. Andreas brings 20 years of healthcare experience to Equity Healthcare, having held various roles in healthcare finance, operations, and strategy. Prior to joining Blackstone, Andreas was the vice president responsible for national provider network operations at CareCentrix, a PE-backed, leading home health benefit-management company. At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, he held a variety of roles, including a leadership role identifying and implementing administrative cost savings opportunities throughout the organization and ultimately designing a new corporate business model. In addition, he held roles as the manager of strategic financial planning at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and was a senior consultant with Deloitte Consulting's Strategy and Operations group in Boston. Andreas has a bachelor's degree in healthcare management and policy from the University of New Hampshire and an MBA from the University of Rochester's Simon School of Business Administration. He currently serves on the board of DECA Dental.   04:55 Why Andreas starts every conversation with the question, “How's your healthcare company?” 07:38 Why is it important, as a self-insured employer, to treat your business as a small healthcare company? 09:16 Why is it unnatural for companies to be providing health insurance? 10:47 What can be achieved when there is alignment between employers and insurers? 12:41 What things can a company do to reduce spend by 10%? 14:14 Why is it better to have CFO engagement in the benefits plan throughout the year? 16:25 Why does self-insurance save 5% to 9% for companies automatically? 18:14 “The funding isn't a healthcare thing; it's a CFO thing.” 18:27 Why is it vital to have a reliable, trustworthy broker? 25:12 When is the last time your company has RFP'd their health plan? 27:39 Why does changing a health plan feel scary but is necessary? 28:31 What is a dependent eligibility audit? 31:20 Why are employers better together? 34:34 How do employers truly get a flat-fee model with brokers?   You can learn more at Blackstone and by connecting with Andreas on LinkedIn.   Andreas Mang of @blackstone discusses the financialization of #healthcarebenefits in our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #healthcareleadership #healthcaretransformation #healthcareinnovation   Recent past interviews: Click a guest's name for their latest RHV episode! 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What does Skyview Networks President/CEO Steve Jones believe he'll get out of his attendance at the upcoming CES 2025 affair in Las Vegas?Lots, he says, as this annual collection of what is "innovative, inspirational and often practical ... although, not always" is poised to attract thousands of forward-thinking individuals, along with some intrepid radio and TV industry leaders, come early January.In this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, Jones discusses why GenAI advancements are vital for broadcasters and how incubators to proven tech companies each bring fresh ideas to the C-Suites for radio and TV companies around the nation.

On today's episode of The Executive Appeal Podcast join Alex D. Tremble (CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions & KeynoteSpeaker) and Q Hamirani (Chief People Officer at HighLevel and Founder of PeopleGPT) as they discuss insights on building transparency, trust, and dealing with stakeholders. Learn how CPOs work tirelessly for employee well-being and how helping others can empower personal growth in this inspiring episode!Guest BIO:Q is a trusted advisor to founders, boards, C-Suites, people executives, VCs and reputed global accelerator programs like Techstars and PeopleTech Partners. He is a mission driven business-minded leader, public speaker and executive coach with a focus on people strategy and business operations. He provides valuable insights and drives sustainable change from his extensive first hand experience across his own startups, venture growth, private equity, management consulting, and Fortune 100 companies across 25+ countries.

I am thrilled to welcome my friend and former colleague, Creative and Brand Strategist Matt Jones. Matt and I met during his time at Jack Morton where he was Global SVP of Strategy and Creative… and to this day, he is hands down the best, most brilliant, most effective creative strategist I've ever worked with. His career has taken him from the halls of Parliament to the C-Suites of some of the biggest brands in the world, to co-creating a highly successful brand of his own, about which he's written a new book called “Lessons From Gin.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cdconfessions/support

Runday AI Presents AI and Producer Margins with Matt Sauer July 25 About Guest: Matt Sauer, Chairman, Everstar Asset Management   / matt-sauer-069724131   About Matt: Having spent over 35 years evaluating and pricing assets, Matthew has been keenly aware that valuation is always based on data gathering, assimilation and analysis. Artificial Intelligence will fundamentally change the available data, the traditional investment process and the outcomes associated with investing. The dispersion of results will become larger at a faster pace, all because of the power of Artificial Intelligence. Beginning with a career as a portfolio manager at three well known investment firms; Oak Value, Ariel, and Lateef, he has visited hundreds of C-Suites and has had numerous conversations with industry leaders, investment bankers and analysts. Different industries will be affected by Artificial Intelligence based on their own idiosyncratic risks and rewards of disruptive technologies, yet it is the combination of the knowledge of traditional business models and the understanding of the rate and magnitude of change occurring that allows for insightful analysis and valuation work. While at Oak Value, Matthew was named by Morningstar Research as an All-Star Manager and an Ultimate Stock Picker. Matthew has been a General Partner in Lateef Capital LLP and Everstar Capital Fund LLC. The latter has significantly outperformed all benchmarks over the past 4 years. #AIFinance #ProducerMargins #artificialintelligence #inspirational #aiinnovation #techtalks #RundayAIPresents #MattSauer #EverstarAssetManagement #finance #producer #ai #interview

Today on Cyber Work, Jonathan Gill, CEO of Panaseer, joins me to talk about the stress-filled role of the Chief Information Security Officer. Jonathan notes that the most challenging part of a CISO's role, especially the CISO of a large, complex company, is the lack of full view of the organization's assets and points of vulnerability. Jonathan tells us how Panaseer is working to create a trusted and validated system of record to ensure accurate and good faith recording of actions, strategies, and decisions to accept or mitigate business risks. All this, and a discussion of the CISO as one of the story-makers in the C-suite, today on Cyber Work! 0:00 - Firing CISO's after cybersecurity breaches4:23 - First interest in cybersecurity and tech7:41 - Working with cybersecurity leaders across the world11:17 - International sales work19:12 - Stave off burnout as a CISO 28:20 - Notion of asset detection 32:06 - Culture of sacking CISOs 43:06 - Better CISO involvement 49:09 - Cybersecurity career mapping strategies57:13 - Learn more about Jonathan Gill and Panaseer59:09 - Outro– Get your FREE cybersecurity training resources: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcastAbout InfosecInfosec's mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ's security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

Why are there so few women in the CEO seat? We know that diverse C-Suites are more resilient, innovative, and drive better financial performance. But in 2023, women accounted for only 12% of CEO appointments globally. Based on the current rate of progress, public companies are 81 years from gender parity in CEO appointments. Change needs to happen—and fast. So, how do you best develop high-potential women leaders? What does an optimal CEO succession plan within an organization need to look like to support the movement of women into the top seat? And, what can you do to retain women CEOs? In this episode of Leadership Lounge, we talk to some of our trusted leadership advisors—Margot McShane, Hetty Pye, and Shannon Knott—who share their perspectives on how to help close the gender gap. We also discuss RRA Artemis, our brand-new CEO accelerator program aimed at expediting more women to the top of organizations. Tune in to discover the importance of switching your succession planning from an opt-out to an opt-in approach, why assessing for potential rather than experience is critical when identifying future CEOs, and why organizations need to rethink the traditional route to the top seat.

For four years now, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, or DEI, has been a priority in C-Suites everywhere. Not only is it considered the right thing to do, but to do business in the corporate, nonprofit, or government sectors, a clear, actionable DEI policy has been a necessity. However, in recent months, there has been a softening of that stance, which led us to wonder “Is DEI Still a Priority? Join “Can You Hear Me?” co-hosts Rob Johnson and Eileen Rochford as they welcome special guest Kimberly Dowdell, President of the American Institute of Architects, the AIA. Meet our Guest: Kimberly DowdellKimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC, is the 2024 President of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Dowdell is also a principal with global design firm HOK, serving as firmwide director of strategic relationships. In 2019-2020, Dowdell served as national president of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA).Dowdell has devoted her career to laying foundations for architects to create positive social and environmental change on a local, national and global scale. She has intentionally connected a diverse array of built environment stakeholders to help advance her professional mission, which is “to improve people's lives, by design."At HOK, Dowdell co-chairs the firm's Diversity Advisory Council (DAC) and co-founded HOK Impact, the firm's social responsibility program. She also co-founded Social Economic Environmental Design (SEED), an organization that promotes design for healthy communities in 2005. Dowdell earned her Master of Public Administration at Harvard and her Bachelor of Architecture at Cornell, where she was elected by her fellow alumni to serve on the board of trustees in 2022. Recommended ResourcesNational Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) [LINK]The Directory of African American Architects [LINK]American Institute of Architects - Championing Chief Architects [LINK]Scott Page - The Difference: How the Power of Diversity Creates Better Groups, Firms, Schools, and Societies [LINK]Crain's Chicago Business - The DEI backlash has come for Chicago C-suites [LINK]Washington Post - DEI is getting a new name, and it dumps the political baggage [LINK] Thank you for listening to "Can You Hear Me?". If you enjoyed our show, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform.Stay connected with us:Follow us on LinkedIn!Follow our co-host Eileen Rochford on Linkedin!Follow our co-host Rob Johnson on Linkedin!

While Sony backpedals, Microsoft plants its own foot firmly up its own ass. 

This week on A Voice and Beyond, we welcome Dr. Teri Baydar, a leadership development consultant and Certified Professional Coactive Coach with over 17 years of experience who focuses on guiding C-Suites and high achievers towards personal growth for the greater good. She has worked with various organizations like the Boston Consulting Group, Harvard University, Pfizer, and more. Her expertise lies in transformational thinking and helping clients develop traits like calmness under stress, self-awareness, confidence, authenticity, and emotional intelligence.Dr. Teri, who is also an inspirational speaker, host of the podcast Paradise Reclaimed Podcast, and emerging author, discusses her book "Flip Your Switch" on today's show. Dr. Teri provides actionable steps and profound concepts to offer life-changing insights, regardless of where listeners are in their personal journey. She shares strategies for navigating life's difficult choices and equips listeners with skills and tools to unearth the magic within themselves and the world. Whether you're a thinker, an aspiring leader, or someone seeking to make a difference, Dr. Teri's book promises to resonate and inspire growth and transformation. If you are ready to make a change in your life, you don't want to miss this interview with Dr. Teri Baydar.This episode is proudly sponsored by Karen Lyu, whose book 'Singing in Tune' takes a truly holistic approach to singing and contains clearly defined, yet simple-to-understand lessons, exercises, and practical tips for developing body awareness and maintaining a healthy, in-tune, and skilled voice. Get your copy now at www.singingintunebook.com In This Epsiode0:00 - Sponsored Ad: Singing In Tune Book by Karen Lyu6:04 - Leadership, Consciousness and Precognition15:47 - Social constructs influence on our behaviour29:15 - Inner critic in creative industries 44:02 - Personal growth and confidence52:09 - Love V's War and the importance of creating value Find Dr. Teri Baydar OnlineWebsiteInstagramLinkedInFacebookYouTubeFor more, go to drmarisaleenaismith.com/161.Like this episode? Please leave a review here - even one sentence helps!Follow me on Instagram.

On this episode of I Need A Coach, join host Adam Packard as he sits down with Alessa Neeck, a former Broadway star turned presentation and communications coach for introverts. Alessa shares her journey from overcoming stage fright to empowering introverts to become impactful communicators. This episode gives insights into authenticity, breathwork, and finding your unique edge in a competitive coaching world. She offers practical tips and actionable advice for anyone looking to improve their communication skills and confidence. Join the discussion on morning and evening routines, unique communication angles, and the power of referrals.Alessa Neeck, CEMP, is an Executive Presentation Coach who empowers high performers to excel at presentation, communication, and public speaking. Alessa knows how to “talk the talk,” but unlike other coaches, she has personally “walked the walk.” Alessa spent the first 15 years of her professional career on Broadway, including starring in the title role in Cinderella. Contrary to the stereotype that all actors are extroverts, Alessa is not. She is an introvert who had to discover unique tools to overcome her anxiety, self-doubt, and the immense pressure of performing in front of thousands night after night. Through her transformation, Alessa developed a system to reprogram her mindset and eliminate self-sabotaging behaviours. Her passion shifted to sharing these tools, helping others conquer fear-based thinking, and becoming confident communicators who can present their talents to the world authentically. Alessa has worked with hundreds of clients, from C-Suites to Entrepreneurs, Start-ups to Fortune 500 Companies. Whether acing high-stakes presentations, strengthening relationships, or building new connections, Alessa empowers her clients to unlock their true potential to thrive both personally and professionally.Key Topics Discussed:Overcoming fear and anxiety when public speakingImplementing morning and evening routines for mental wellnessTailoring communication styles to connect deeply with othersFinding a niche and being distinct in the coaching marketUtilizing social proof and referrals for lead generationTimestamps:09:49 Identifying strengths, weaknesses, and fears.13:41 Understanding boundaries, communication, and adapting to others.18:44 Nightly routines, taking a break from screen time and cultivating balance with journalling.22:09 Unique communication angles to help connect with clients.23:09 Taking a holistic approach with a niche focus in the coaching market.Episode Resources:Alessa Neeck Coaching | WebsiteAlessa Neeck Coaching | YouTubeAlessa Neeck Coaching | FacebookAlessa Neeck | LinkedInAlessa Neeck | Instagram

Did you know diverse leadership makes companies up to 30% more profitable? Tune into this data-powered conversation with Dr. V Boykin to discover why it pays to hire and promote diversely, why women are built for leadership, and how to advocate for gender equity, starting today.

This week, The CMO Podcast celebrates Black History Month with a special episode centered on the incredibly fast start-up of an organization called BECA–the Black Executive CMO Alliance. BECA is the 3-year-old brainchild of founder & CEO Jerri DeVard, the former CMO of Verizon, ADT and Office Depot.BECA is the only alliance created and composed of Black CMOs and CXOs to address the persistent diversity problems in America's C-Suites and boardrooms. It has gained momentum in the short three years since its founding; its membership represents a collective market cap of $800 billion.Jim is joined by three leaders whose lives have been impacted by BECA:-Gail Petersen: Chief Marketing Officer & Executive Vice President, Global Marketing & Communications at Ecolab, a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions-DeLu Jackson: Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer for the home-security company ADT-Christina Marshall-Valdez: Director of Commercialization, Southeast Asia, SC Johnson–the large, privately held consumer products company. Christina is a BECA Future Leader who has recently graduated as part of the first cohort of The BECA Playbook.Learn more about BECA at https://blackexec.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thanks for reading Superpowers School! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Steve Multer, a professional corporate storyteller, talks about how storytelling can help product managers enhance product connection, communication and user engagement. Steve touches on how the human brain processes information, and how this affects marketing practices today. Steve speaks in detail about how product leaders can create differentiation, clear obstacles from a customer's path, and motivate them to take action. Additionally, he shares insights on how product managers at various brands, including John Deere, Apple, Tesla, and Andrex have leveraged storytelling for marketing success.Download Steve's free 5 Paths to Passionate Storytelling eGuide and to sign up for Tuesday Tips & Tricks:https://corporatestorytelling.com/guide  code: soldtold2300:00 Introduction and Personal Update00:40 Guest Introduction: Steve Multer01:53 The Superpower of Corporate Storytelling01:57 The Need to Abolish Corporate Speak03:34 The Charm of Chicago: A Personal Perspective06:22 The Power of Books and Reading09:27 The Art of Corporate Storytelling17:25 The Impact of AI on Careers23:19 The Power of AI in Storytelling29:31 The Impact of Technology on Traditional Methods29:44 The Evolution of Animation: From Hand-Drawn to Digital30:38 The Role of AI in Animation and Gaming Industries31:00 The Power of AI in Tech Sphere and Cloud Transition32:28 The Evolution of Human Behavior with Technology32:53 The Changing Landscape of Storytelling33:42 The Impact of Technology on Human Attention Span37:00 The Art of Engaging Audience in Storytelling38:46 The Power of Human Stories in Marketing40:24 The Role of Emotion in Product Differentiation45:45 The Impact of Community Building and Visual Learning51:47 The Power of Experiential Learning in Marketing56:33 Conclusion: The Power of Human Connection in StorytellingThanks for reading Superpowers School! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Steve Multer (Corporate Storytelling)Steve Multer has delivered more than 20,000 onstage and on camera presentations to over 2.5 million audience members across the Americas, Europe, and Asia for global brands that include Cisco, Panasonic, Fujifilm, Siemens, AGFA, Volvo, Philips, Xerox, HP, and Bayer. Fortune corporations trust Steve to reveal their core value, passion, and connection to customers, partners, and media analysts. Steve is also a leader in executive presence and winning communication training and speaker coaching. He partners with multinational organizations including Splunk, Spirent, RingCentral, Florida International University, and Lufthansa to uplevel their brand stories, and is recognized by C-Suites and sales teams for personalized, engaging programs that bring out the very best in each presenter, at any level in their career. Steve's new book, Nothing Gets Sold Until the Story Gets Told: Corporate Storytelling for Career Success and Value-Driven Marketing, is available in hardcover, paperback, eBook, and audiobook from Amazon and all retailers. Steve is a Professional member of the National Speakers Association and the Dramatists Guild, an avid foodie, world traveler, travel planning expert, happy husband, lucky dad to two amazing daughters, and proud non-native Chicagoan.

Self-care podcast exploring Havening Techniques For Stress, Why we all need to HUG it Out & Secondary Trauma and How it impacts us With Hilary Russo. TOPICS:: ** Havening Techniques For Stress (08:00). ** Why we all need to HUG it Out (13:17). ** Secondary Trauma and How it impacts us (31:20).   NOTES:: Show notes: amberapproved.ca/podcast/463 Leave me a review at amberapproved.ca/review Email me at info@amberapproved.ca   Enroll for The Glorious Gut Health 3-Part Masterclass in February Here: https://amber-romaniuk.mykajabi.com/offers/RFBknWM5/checkout    Email info@amberapproved.ca with the subject line “Intro Program” to claim one of 2 spots available for a 1 month intro program.   Subscribe to newsletter: https://amber-romaniuk.mykajabi.com/newsletter-sign-up    SHOW LINKS: Click below to schedule a 30 minute Body Freedom https://amberapproved.ca/body-freedom-consultation/  Take my free Emotional Eating Quiz here: http://amberapproved.ca/emotional-eating-quiz Listen to Episode 291 about what it's like to work with me here: http://amberapproved.ca/podcast/291/ Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/amberromaniuk Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@amberromaniuk/    ABOUT MY GUEST HILARY RUSSO: Hilary Russo, is The HIListically Speaking® Health Coach.  She is one of the first 150 Certified Havening Techniques Practitioners in the United States of only 800 worldwide.  Hilary studied directly under the developing doctors of Havening, who have called her a “pioneer” in the field working with children, as well as purpose driven C-Suites execs to Metropolitan Opera singers and media professionals. Trauma informed, Hilary has been internationally recognized as a leader and public figure for her work in holistic health & well-being. Her HUG it Out! Program is designed to mirror back what you don't see in yourself with neuroscience based tools that help heal from within. She's also a Certified Integrative Nutrition Holistic Health Coach, award-winning multimedia host/journalist focusing on health and wellness. Hilary is also a college professor at St John's University in NYC.  You can find Hilary at the mic as well hosting the successful podcast HIListically Speaking:  empowering conversations of trauma to triumph through health healing and humor. 
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Are you ready to create fortunes, enhance your health, love life, family dynamics, and live your best life in 2024 by simply repositioning, adding, or removing items around your house and office? Join Marie Diamond and me on Wednesday, January 31st, from 10 - 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation is about her remarkable life journey and her latest book, Feng Shui Your Life - A Beginner's Guide to Using Your Home to Attract the Life of Your Dreams. Marie is one of the world's top transformational leaders, the star of the major network TV show Feng Shui Your Life, a bestselling author, and an expert teacher on the Law of Attraction and Feng Shui. She is an Energy Master and was featured in the worldwide phenomenon The Secret. Marie's mission is to enlighten 500 million people with her teachings and wisdom. She merges her profound intuitive knowledge with her extensive studies of quantum physics, Feng Shui, and meditation to help her students achieve financial success, improved health, long-lasting relationships, and spiritual growth. Marie has taught more than one million students over the last 30 years and has spoken in more than 30 countries. She has published best-selling online courses with MindValley, Learning Strategies, Younity, and the Shift Network. Marie is a founding member of the Global Transformational Leadership Council and the founder and president of the Association of Transformational Leaders of Europe. She is a business and spiritual mentor to a Who's Who of Celebrities in Film, Music, C-Suites, Global Leadership, Sports, and Royal Palaces. Feng Shui Your Life: A Beginner's Guide to Using Your Home to Attract the Life of Your Dream is an easy-to-follow, step-by-step manual about Feng Shui energy, how it flows around you and your spaces, and its impact on people in your life and business.

What makes marketing “hard” when it doesn't have to be? How can you easily reposition yourself apart from your competitors? Why should you demystify your company to attract your clients? In this podcast episode in the New Year, New Habits series, Joe Sanok speaks with Mike Snyder about The Great Marketing Lie and the 6 […] The post New Year, New Habits: The Great Marketing Lie: 6 Truths for C-Suites with Mike Snyder | POP Bonus appeared first on How to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice | Practice of the Practice.

Marie's backup number is +1 (424) 346-2889 Second backup number, Curtis from Marie's team: +1 805-458-7844 A Beginner's Guide to Using Your Home to Attract the Life of Your Dreams By Marie Diamond Discover the Simple Steps That Can Radically Change Your Business and Personal Future From the Today's Most Renowned Leader in Feng Shui Energy Mastery, Marie Diamond New Hay House Book Arrives with Peacock TV Show Launching This Winter – From One of the Premiere Stars of “The Secret” Consultant to a Who's Who of Celebrities in Film, Music, C-Suites, Global Leadership, Sports and Even in Royal Palaces And your guide to these changes is the most renowned Feng Shui Master in the world today, Marie Diamond. With a brand new book from Hay House and a Peacock Network TV show coming this winter on how to Feng Shui Your Life, Marie offers you the wisdom she has assembled in her Diamond Feng Shui method. This encompasses not only the ancient Chinese art of arranging your environment to enhance your favorable prospects, but also Energy Mastery, the Law of Attraction and Quantum Physics. Often remembered for being featured in the global sensation The Secret, Marie Diamond has built an incredible worldwide following. She has taught more than one million students over the past 30 years and is a sought-after speaker in more than 30 countries. She is a personal, business and spiritual mentor and consultant to a who's who of celebrities in film, music, C-suites, global leadership, sports and even in royal palaces. Counted among her clients are Steven Spielberg, Jodie, Foster, Dan Aykroyd, Big Sean, Paula Abdul, Jason Bateman and luminaries Jack Canfield, the late Bob Proctor, Dr John Gray, Marianne Williamson, Rhonda Byrne and Vishen Lakhiani. Feng Shui Your Life: A Beginner's Guide to Using Your Home to Attract the Life of Your Dream (Hay House, Nov 2023) provides Marie's wisdom condensed into the absolute most essential elements. If you seek change, this is where you begin—by taking a serious look at your home and office environment and adapting the recommendations she has put into an easy-to-follow, step-by-step manual. Feng Shui is all about energy and how it flows around you and your spaces. The greater the flow, the more advantageous your prospects in business, love, health, family and more. This book will help you analyze your energy flow and change it for greater success. Did you know that you have a personal energy number? You'll learn what it is in the book and based on that, which specific compass directions represent your ideals for maximizing success, health, relationships and wisdom. Marie's globally acclaimed app also makes this easy to ascertain wherever you are! Marie reveals how creating a room layout that gives you the power position will ensure greater success in your interactions with others. And the specific colors used strategically will invoke what you seek to experience, instead of what you are currently experiencing. She walks you through each room of your home and office, offering clarity about what to clear, adapt or add for maximum impact. More romance, less friction with the family, more money in the bank, improved health, for example. And she provides amazing case histories of clients before and after they followed her advice! You'll discover how meaningful the right placement of water features, plants, mirrors, flowers, crystals, candles and other representative images can be to shifting the energy in the room, and your personal energy. And the impact it will have on people in your life and business. Feng Shui Your Life: A Beginner's Guide to Using Your Home to Attract the Life of Your Dream covers all the basics. And Marie's forthcoming TV show will expand on the book's concepts. For more information, you can explore www.MarieDiamond.com

Joining Laura on this week's episode of ‘Speaking to Influence' is Johann Wrede, Chief Experience Officer at Emburse. Johann shares how he manages group dynamics among key stakeholders to keep them from hijacking meetings with their own agendas so that his plan stays intact. In this episode you will learn: What a great customer experience is really about. What exactly a Chief Experience Officer does, and why more C-Suites should think about adding one to take collaboration of departments to integration. How Johann was able to bridge the divide between his expertise on the technical side and his creativity when it came to talking to customers through sales. How Johann went about getting prepared to be assertive in a meeting with other executives in order to keep everyone focused and achieve his objectives and ensure his meeting didn't get hijacked by other stakeholders' agendas. The approach of a ‘Yes we can do it, here's what I need' perspective during negotiations, and how you can use it to show you are collaborative as well as to highlight alternative options. 24 Hour Challenge: Go to every person you run into in your business and ask them how the work they do impacts the customer experience. About Johann: As the first-ever Chief Experience Officer at Emburse, Johann is responsible for leading a cross-functional marketing and customer success organization, with the goal of delivering a world-class customer experience from first awareness through subscription renewal. Over the course of the last 25 years, Johann has written, implemented, sold and marketed a variety of customer database, CRM and customer experience (CX) products. An evangelist for customer experience, he has spoken to keynote and media audiences in 18 different countries. Prior to Emburse, Johann served as Chief Marketing Officer at Xactly Corporation. Before joining Xactly, he held several executive leadership positions within SAP Global Marketing, including the first-ever Creative Director for SAP. You can connect with Johann in the following ways: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannwrede/ Web: www.emburse.com You can connect with Dr. Laura Sicola in the following ways: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laurasicola-inc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalImpactProductions Facebook: Dr. Laura Sicola Twitter: @LauraSicola Instagram: @drlaurasicola Website: https://laurasicola.com Laura's Online Course: virtualinfluence.today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyber has been an historically hermetic practice. A dark art. Full of mysteries and presided over by magicians both good and bad. This is a bit of an exaggeration, yet there is some truth to it. Many in our industry knew that the SEC was evaluating the role that cyber risk management and incident disclosure plays in the pricing mechanism for an equity. Many of the participants in GRC, IRM, and Cyber Risk anticipated this before the SEC had even proposed such rules. Boards, C-Suites, and Information security teams within publicly traded companies brought it up occasionally in the year preceding its adoption. Lawyers on K Street actively advocated in the press against enacting such rules, and there is still a hearty back and forth concerning the merits of SEC involvement in cyber risk. But more transparency is a very welcome development. For investors, it's essential. Industry veterans say that this development hearkens back to Sarbanes Oxley, which had very big implications for Governance, Risk, and Compliance. This is likely cyber risk's SOX moment, and the drop date is December 15th of this year on all 10-K filings. The SEC will not look kindly upon boilerplate disclosures, particularly if a cyber attack with significant losses occurs. So where do you start? This segment is sponsored by CyberSaint . Visit https://securityweekly.com/cybersaint to learn more about them! In the leadership and communications section, Building an Effective Information Security Strategy, What Makes a Company Great at Producing Leaders?, 80 Fun Meeting Icebreakers Your Team Will Love, and more! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/securityweekly Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secweekly Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-332

Cyber has been an historically hermetic practice. A dark art. Full of mysteries and presided over by magicians both good and bad. This is a bit of an exaggeration, yet there is some truth to it. Many in our industry knew that the SEC was evaluating the role that cyber risk management and incident disclosure plays in the pricing mechanism for an equity. Many of the participants in GRC, IRM, and Cyber Risk anticipated this before the SEC had even proposed such rules. Boards, C-Suites, and Information security teams within publicly traded companies brought it up occasionally in the year preceding its adoption. Lawyers on K Street actively advocated in the press against enacting such rules, and there is still a hearty back and forth concerning the merits of SEC involvement in cyber risk. But more transparency is a very welcome development. For investors, it's essential. Industry veterans say that this development hearkens back to Sarbanes Oxley, which had very big implications for Governance, Risk, and Compliance. This is likely cyber risk's SOX moment, and the drop date is December 15th of this year on all 10-K filings. The SEC will not look kindly upon boilerplate disclosures, particularly if a cyber attack with significant losses occurs. So where do you start? This segment is sponsored by CyberSaint . Visit https://securityweekly.com/cybersaint to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-332

Cyber has been an historically hermetic practice. A dark art. Full of mysteries and presided over by magicians both good and bad. This is a bit of an exaggeration, yet there is some truth to it. Many in our industry knew that the SEC was evaluating the role that cyber risk management and incident disclosure plays in the pricing mechanism for an equity. Many of the participants in GRC, IRM, and Cyber Risk anticipated this before the SEC had even proposed such rules. Boards, C-Suites, and Information security teams within publicly traded companies brought it up occasionally in the year preceding its adoption. Lawyers on K Street actively advocated in the press against enacting such rules, and there is still a hearty back and forth concerning the merits of SEC involvement in cyber risk. But more transparency is a very welcome development. For investors, it's essential. Industry veterans say that this development hearkens back to Sarbanes Oxley, which had very big implications for Governance, Risk, and Compliance. This is likely cyber risk's SOX moment, and the drop date is December 15th of this year on all 10-K filings. The SEC will not look kindly upon boilerplate disclosures, particularly if a cyber attack with significant losses occurs. So where do you start? This segment is sponsored by CyberSaint . Visit https://securityweekly.com/cybersaint to learn more about them! In the leadership and communications section, Building an Effective Information Security Strategy, What Makes a Company Great at Producing Leaders?, 80 Fun Meeting Icebreakers Your Team Will Love, and more! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/securityweekly Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secweekly Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-332

For a full transcript of this episode, click here. Are you on the board of directors of a company? Or are you a shareholder of a publicly traded company? Or are you a CEO or a CFO who reports to a board of directors or these shareholders? Well, this show is for you. And it's about how the healthcare industry has become financialized at the same time that providing health benefits has become the second-biggest line item after payroll for most companies. We talked about that with Mark Cuban (EP418) also. So, this show isn't really about health benefits; it's about the business that these health benefits have become and how, if the CEO or CFO of an employer is not intimately involved in the financial layer wrapping around health benefits, then the company is getting really taken advantage of by those entities who are intimately familiar with the financial layer surrounding those healthcare benefits. And the employees of that company also are getting equally taken advantage of. This is not a case where paying more or less results in better or worse employee health or healthcare. It is a case where not minding the shop in the C-suite means that financial actors just take more of the pie and nobody wins but them. Employer loses; employee loses. Andreas Mang, my guest today, kicks off this interview talking about the conversation that will go down between himself and any CEO whose company gets bought by Blackstone. So, if you're a CEO and you're aspiring for this to happen, yeah … heads up. But he says it's kind of an unnatural act to dig into anything that smells like health benefits or health insurance. Some may not even realize that this whole financial layer has developed that sits above the healthcare benefits themselves. And they also may not think that there's anything that's possible that can be done. As far as both of these points are concerned, Andreas Mang gives a list of, as he calls them, easy things a C-suite can do to save 10% while improving employee satisfaction and health. Saving 10% or more, this can be a really big number. A lot of this is just enforcing purchasing discipline that is being used elsewhere. Here's Andreas's list recapped: 1. Have CFO engagement throughout the year. (We talked about that with Mark Cuban also.) 2. Be self-insured once you have reached a certain size. (Andreas gets into this in more detail during the show itself.) 3. Be very, very careful who you hire as your broker or benefits consultant. There are five things that need to be true: ·      They have the experience to do the job. ·      Flat-fee model compensation ·      No product pushing ·      Fees at risk (30% or more) ·      Simple termination provisions 4. Do carrier/ASO/TPA RFPs once every three years or thereabouts. 5. Do dependent eligibility audits. (Cora Opsahl talked a lot about this also in an episode [EP372] last summer.) 6. Leverage pharmacy coalitions and stop-loss collectives. (In the show itself, Andreas offers some warnings because some of these coalitions and collectives are great and some are not.) But bottom line, just keep in mind, as Mark Cuban said two weeks ago (EP418), those that are taking your money, your company's money, are advantaged when you are confused. Where there's mystery, there's margin. If you can't convince 'em, confuse 'em and all that. This is a business strategy. Healthcare should not be this complicated. But yet, it has become so; and anyone who doesn't realize that is letting themselves and their employees really get taken advantage of. Unknown unknowns are not benign. As I have said several times already, Andreas Mang is my guest today. He is a partner at Blackstone, the private equity and alternative asset manager. His job is helping portfolio companies manage their US healthcare benefits for their employees.   You can learn more at Blackstone and by connecting with Andreas on LinkedIn.     Andreas Mang is senior managing director, portfolio operations, and chief executive officer of Equity Healthcare, where he is involved in managing medical benefits spend across the Blackstone portfolio. Andreas brings 20 years of healthcare experience to Equity Healthcare, having held various roles in healthcare finance, operations, and strategy. Prior to joining Blackstone, Andreas was the vice president responsible for national provider network operations at CareCentrix, a PE-backed, leading home health benefit-management company. At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, he held a variety of roles, including a leadership role identifying and implementing administrative cost savings opportunities throughout the organization and ultimately designing a new corporate business model. In addition, he held roles as the manager of strategic financial planning at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and was a senior consultant with Deloitte Consulting's Strategy and Operations group in Boston. Andreas has a bachelor's degree in healthcare management and policy from the University of New Hampshire and an MBA from the University of Rochester's Simon School of Business Administration. He currently serves on the board of DECA Dental.   04:19 Why Andreas starts every conversation with the question, “How's your healthcare company?” 07:04 Why is it important, as a self-insured employer, to treat your business as a small healthcare company? 08:42 Why is it unnatural for companies to be providing health insurance? 10:13 What can be achieved when there is alignment between employers and insurers? 12:07 What things can a company do to reduce spend by 10%? 13:40 Why is it better to have CFO engagement in the benefits plan throughout the year? 15:51 Why does self-insurance save 5% to 9% for companies automatically? 17:41 “The funding isn't a healthcare thing; it's a CFO thing.” 17:54 Why is it vital to have a reliable, trustworthy broker? 24:38 When is the last time your company has RFP'd their health plan? 27:06 Why does changing a health plan feel scary but is necessary? 27:58 What is a dependent eligibility audit? 30:48 Why are employers better together? 34:02 How do employers truly get a flat-fee model with brokers?   You can learn more at Blackstone and by connecting with Andreas on LinkedIn.   Andreas Mang of @blackstone discusses the financialization of #healthcarebenefits in our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth Recent past interviews: Click a guest's name for their latest RHV episode! Karen Root (Encore! EP381), Mark Cuban and Ferrin Williams, Dan Mendelson (Encore! EP385), Josh Berlin, Dr Adam Brown, Rob Andrews, Justina Lehman, Dr Will Shrank, Dr Carly Eckert (Encore! EP361), Dr Robert Pearl

It Can Be Loney at the Top - But C-Suite Coaching Cards Can Help Join C-Suite Coach, Kim Randall and our very own Darren Smith, as they talk about support for C-Suite (executive-level managers). Face it, sometimes it gets lonely at the top, especially when everyone is rushing to you for support. Explore Kim's passion for delving into the human side of leaders, helping them to connect with who they are as a person as well as a leader. If you're a leader or want to offer support, make sure to check out this podcast. You Can Read the Full C-Suite Transcript Below: Darren A. Smith: Hello. You're at a podcast. Welcome to the world's stickiest learning. We're with Kim Randall and also Pudding who you're stroking there. Kim-Adele Randall: I am to try and get him to not join in. I think he might be the more vocal of the two of us this morning. Darren A. Smith: It's probably true. That's probably true. The title of our podcast is where Do C-Suites go to for support now? I'm joined by Kim, who is a C-Suite coach. Is that right? Kim-Adele Randall: It is. Darren A. Smith: OK, now in the nicest possible way. Kim, I'm going to ask you, why should we listen to you about this? Kim-Adele Randall: Great question, Darren. So I guess for me, I started off as in C-Suite and was there for a number of years. And then when I became a mum, I decided that I could have a bigger impact by coaching of the C-Suite leaders. Having been there and realised that it might be lonely at the top, but it's certainly not quiet. Everyone is looking to you for the answer. Everyone expects you to always be on your game. People forget that our cease suite leaders are people 1st and leaders second and we are all perfectly imperfect. We have things that go wrong in our lives. We don't always know the answer. Darren A. Smith: True. Kim-Adele Randall: We're not always feeling like we're firing on all cylinders and so if we can, when we understand the human side of that C-Suite, that was one of my passions as part of my purpose, which is how do we help those C-Suite leaders connect with who they are as a person as well as who they are as a leader and give them that support? Because no human being in the world can survive without support for long. And it's this way you think the phrase comes from lonely at the top. I think so, yeah. Because when you get to the top, you both from. From my own experience and also from, you know, coaching at hundreds of other C-Suite leaders, one of the things that is so common throughout is we all fear becoming irrelevant. Kim-Adele Randall: And when you get to the very top, you know that everybody wants your job. You're doing one of you, so there's nowhere to go. So actually all you are is hanging on for dear life until somebody comes to step into those shoes and that is that plays in, in their head. It's that, you know, am I still adding value? Am I still relevant? Am I still doing stuff? Cause where do you go for your help? You can't. If you have those moments of doubt, we all have them. You know, in Process syndrome hits us all at some point in our life, you kind of go well, where, where, where do I go? Darren A. Smith: True. True again. Kim-Adele Randall: So I'm having this moment of doubt and I can't go to my direct reports because they're one looking to me for support and equally looking for any element of weakness so that they might be able to take and I can't go to the board because they might doubt my confidence or credibility and therefore you know that might have ramifications. So where do I go in those moments? Where I need to get out of my own head and we all know that we all have blind spots for the reason we're blind to them. Kim-Adele Randall: So no amount of looking at ourselves in the mirror is going to highlight those blind spots. What we need is a sometimes a sounding board, sometimes a trusted advisor, sometimes just a safe space where I don't know if you've ever had these moments, Darren,

More efficiency and more growth - the often conflicting pressures of business today seem unrelenting, especially on the digital shelf. Mike Monroe, Managing Director at Deloitte Digital spends countless hours in C Suites and with teams at brands defining the strategies, processes, tech stacks, and experience innovations that lay the foundation for a more profitable future. The ingredients to scale a content supply chain to both continually optimize for performance today while investing in an AI-fueled future of true personalization and operational transformation. And according to Mike, what's at stake is that your brand will either win big, or lose big. Mike joined the podcast to provide a journey map to that future.

Cliff Rich Cliff Rich brought over 20 years of military leadership experience to civilian roles at Cardinal Health, including managing a 120-person IT team. As an Air Force pilot, he flew helicopters and aircraft while taking on staff and command positions. Cliff leveraged his background to transition to IT and HR, starting in mergers &...

It's a merger Monday! Chevron is buying Hess for $53B in the second huge oil transaction in weeks. Becky Quick shares details on the deal from her conversation with Chevron CEO Michael Wirth, and Joe Kernen and Andrew Ross Sorkin consider the implications of the deal for the American energy ecosystem. Nine new Republicans have joined the race for Speaker, but no clear resolution to the legislative chaos has emerged. CNBC's Emily Wilkins explains the situation in DC, and former Republican Ways and Means Committee Chair Kevin Brady joins former Democrat Congresswoman Donna Edwards to discuss the logjam and the leadership on the Hill. Plus, a special conversation with NBA star and author Andre Iguodala, who's hanging up his basketball shoes after two decades on the court. He's turning to his venture capital career full time, and he has advice for athletes looking to follow his lead: be obsessed.  Emily Wilkins - 12:34Kevin Brady and Donna Edwards - 14:14Andre Iguodala - 22:57 In this episode:Andre Iguodala, @andreAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Stephen recently had me on his podcast and now I am having him on mine. Here is his bio: For 14 years, I was a top performer working with C-Suites of Fortune 500 companies on strategy and tech.But I became dissatisfied. In 2018, I decided I wanted to bet on myself and build a business but I had a wife, one kid at the time and a mortgage.I started a local company with a partner while working my 9-5 and grew it to 6-figures and profitability our first year. Then the pandemic and twin girls happened in 2020 when I thought I was ready to leave corporate.My plan changed but my Objective did not.In 2022, I successfully exited the company I started and quit my 9-5 job.I started coaching hi-earners my trademarked process to eliminate distractions and build wealth.Now, my mission is to create a community of contrarian thinkers who don't want to work till they are 70, enjoy a few years of retirement in their old age and die.Everyone needs a strategy for their life so they don't wind up with regrets and can live a life of significance, purpose and fun.What I help people do comes down to 4 things:1) Define what is meaningful and significant to them2) Eliminate time-sucks and money-wasters3) Reallocate freed up time and money to achieve the goals that matter most4) Accelerate timelines to attain your ObjectivesI do it through my trademarked 7-step process called the Lifestyle Strategy Playbook™.It was developed from my years with globally-renowned strategic thinkers and behavioral psychologists focused on adapting and managing change along with in-depth financial planning experience.If you want more information on the resources I offer, go to https://stephencourson.me for more information on media, speaking engagements and community.A few more random facts about me…

This episode features Lexi Kayser, Reporter at Becker's Hospital Review. Here, she discusses record high turnover in healthcare C-Suites and an update on the evolution of DEI roles in healthcare.

Connie's motivational quote for today is by – Nicole Snow, “A small business is an amazing way to serve and leave an impact on the world you live in.” When I started my career 40 years ago, I had no network. I didn't even know why I needed to build a network of people who I could get to know and ultimately be able to help them.  Wow, what an incredible journey of learning why people matter so much in business and why showing up in a caring and loving way matters!   My guest and I will explore this topic of understanding why paying forward generates new business opportunities and provide an introduction from Presidents and Owners of Companies like Magic.  You have the power to create this type of dynamic relationship by giving first?  Yup, that's it, just giving first!    The Organization that we talked about today is Camp Kids are Kids Chicago.(Link: https://campkidsarekids.org/donate/). Every year our camp gives kids who are undergoing cancer treatment a chance to experience camp in an Urban environment. This year two major hotels, The Palmer House and The Drake will give up rooms to support campers, siblings and the Doctors, Nurses, Counselors and Staff who will stay with our kids and give of their services for free. Hotel furniture will be removed, bunk beds installed and campers and their support team will have an opportunity to experience Camp.    YouTube: https://youtu.be/sPCTaJhzQC8   About Morris J. Elstien:  Most of his business career has been in Chicago. After attending Indiana University, his three first positions were with Owens Illinois, Kraft Foods, and Maremont Corporation. He became a consultant in the Direct Mail Industry and eventually became President for 13 years. He took a leap of faith and took on a position with no pay but 33 and a 3rd percent ownership. He bought out his partners after a year and a half, grew the Company to 87 employees, and sold it 16 years ago.  Morris recently started MorrieConnect, teaching Presidents/Owners and C-Suites his methodology of paying it forward.   How to Get In Touch with Morris J. Elstien:  Email: morrie@morrieconnect.com Website:   http://www.morrieconnect.com/   Contact Connie! LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/conniewhitman Download Free Communication Style Assessment: www.whitmanassoc.com/csa All-Star Community:  https://changingthesalesgame.mykajabi.com/All-Star-Community Enlightenment of Change Facebook group: tinyurl.com/EOCFacebookGroup   Subscribe to the Enlightenment of Change podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube.  New episodes post every week - listen to Connie dive into new sales and business topics or problems you may have in your business.  

What is a fractional c-suite? In today's podcast, I chat with team strategist Aimee Schusher about the what, why and how you can utilize this for your business. Aimee is a wealth of information, so grab a pen and lets talk it out! ‌ Topics Covered: What is a fractional c-suite? Integrators Importance of experience visual & verbal SEO optimizing Finding someone for the role is it a hustle cutlure for fractional? self-care question

All you need to make your business successful is a C-Suite that you don't pay and 6-10 side hustles, according to Adam. But then again, he is a liar. Is Pete Davidson a love bomber? Producer Christina will do her best to find out Justin Trudeau is getting a divorce Fireside dumpster fire Bad interviewers Matchbox 20 & one of Bryan's former lovers Krissy looks wonderful! Back to Adam the Liar Other people call this a ponzi scheme Thanks for dying, Grandpa! You have to flow the web! CEO CFO COO CSO CIO CLO CNO The banks want to see this It's all about the C-Suite, but paying them? Nah LINKS: Send us show ideas, comments, questions or concerns by texting us or leaving a voicemail at: 1.855.TCB.8383 Speak to TCB LIVE by calling 775.TCB.LIVE (1.775.822.5483) Tuesday-Thursday 12pm-5pm EST Watch TCB on YouTube Creator: Bryan Green Co-Host: Bryan Green Co-Host: Krissy Hoadley Written By: Bryan Green Exec Producers: Bryan Green & Krissy Hoadley Content Production & Research: Tina Khano YouTube Producer & Editor: Morgan Please Producer & Audio Editor: Christina A. Executive Director: Astrid B. Associate Producer: Gustavo Episodic Contribution: Marianne, Diane, Natalie, Will The Champ, Will D** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've made it to the third installment of our Stronger Together Mini Series! In this episode we're joined by researchers, threat analysts, and C-Suites including Katie Nickels from Red Canary and the SANS Institute, Don Jeter from Torq, Ben April from Maltego, Lesley Carhart from Dragos, and Jeff Stout from Akamai. We have some great discussions on the pros and cons of AI, protecting industrial control systems, imposter syndrome, and more.

Carla Fowler, an Executive Coach and founder of THAXA, has gone through the challenge of changing a career path and embracing new opportunities. Carla speaks to the advantages and growth (both personal and professional) of pushing yourself and getting outside of your comfort zone.  Professionals achieve career accomplishments by continuing to push oneself, learning, tackling new projects and improving. That's how Executives are formed.   Carla talks to; Realizing path one is on isn't always the right one Pushing your boundaries and trying new things She agrees UDub is the best university- Go Huskies!   After dedicating over 10 years of education, training, and long hours to become an MD, Carla had a long hard self-reflective journey that in the end said, ‘This isn't what I want to do', and she became an executive coach. If anyone can appreciate a great career pivot and the personal journey that is required, Carla can.    Referenced prior podcast guest: Casey Woo   Enjoy the show? Review us on iTunes - thanks!  Thank you Jalan Crossland for lending your award-winning banjo skills to CXO Conversations.  For more insightful episodes with some of C-Suites' big names Click Here

Episode #300: Leadership comes with patience, passion and purpose. Having the right tools to face the everyday stresses from the boardroom to the living room takes work. Even C-Suite Executives and Military Leaders have self-doubt. Hilary will share how everyone on the team wins when the leader of the pack is practicing self-care. Her signature HUG it Out™ system is all about self-empowerment and ways to be kind to your mind through healing, understanding and gratitude. Bio:  Hilary Russo, is The HIListically Speaking® Health Coach.  She is one of the first 150 Certified Havening Techniques Practitioners in the United States of only 700 worldwide.  Hilary studied directly under the founding doctors of Havening, who have called her a “pioneer” in the field working with children, as well high profile purpose driven C-Suites execs and Grammy Award-Winning Metropolitan Opera singers to high ranking military and media professionals. Trauma-informed and educated, Hilary has been nationally recognized as a leader and public figure for her work in holistic health. Hilary's signature HUG it Out™ system empowers you to “be kind to your mind”, own the story you are telling yourself and rewrite the narrative with neuroscience based tools that help put active emotional well-being back in your own hands. She's also certified in Hypnotherapy and Integrative Nutrition and is an award-winning multimedia host/journalist focusing on health and wellness.  You can find Hilary at the mic hosting the successful podcast HIListically Speaking:  engaging conversations of trauma to triumph through health healing and humor.Book your complimentary session! https://hilaryrusso.as.me/hugitoutContact Hilary:Website: https://www.hilaryrusso.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrussoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrussoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HIListicallySpeakingTwitter: https://twitter.com/HilaryRussoTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hilisticallyspeaking

Join me and my special guest, Drew Neal as we discuss on Unlocking Your Potential with Empowering Leadership. Drew Neal is the founder of Solutionary Ventures, which has helped 250+ companies and nearly 1000 founders across 20 nations scale their businesses by growing employees and creating innovative solutions for their greatest challenges. With more than 20 years of experience, he is an EQ-international speaker sought after worldwide. He has done over 1000 speaking engagements, of which some attracted more than 20,000 attendees. Drew is also a Co-Developer of a digital SEL platform for high schoolers to discover and grow their purpose, which has been adopted by high schools in 43 US states. In this episode, you will learn: 1. Maximizing human potential: What could be possible when you operate from a human-centered mindset that maximizes human potential? 2. Entrepreneurship and leadership growth. 3. Redefining the relationship between humanity and technology. 4. Why there's a massive need for C-Suites to increase their EQ for the benefit of those they lead and not just users and shareholders. Tune into this EXCITING episode of Stand Out & Grow with Kat Ramirez and get A free workshop, Feel free to check the link to get a glimpse at what that experience entails. https://drewneal.com/workshops/

In this episode, Mariana speaks with Alejandra Palacios, former head of Mexico's Economic Competition Commission, COFECE, and Luis Gutierrez, President for Latin America of Prologis, the world's largest industrial real estate investment trust and the biggest owner of industrial parks in Mexico. They discuss why Mexico's manufacturing sector is receiving record numbers of FDI, in what specific sectors could Mexico increase its share in U.S. manufacturing imports, and what is needed for industrial park supply to catch up with increased demand. They also speak about the main constraints that exist to allow Mexico to take full advantage of this moment and how despite the current unfriendly political environment, C-Suites from around the world are focusing on long term geopolitical trends and moving ahead with their plans to shift a piece of their manufacturing capacity down to Mexico.

Sam and Emma host Julia Rock, staff reporter at The Lever, to discuss her recent reporting on the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, as well as recent meetings surrounding restaurant union negotiations. Then, they're joined by Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PENAmerica, to discuss the organization's efforts to combat censorship efforts at the state level by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. First, Sam and Emma run through updates on Dianne Feistein's tentative retirement, Arizona's Nitric Acid spill, Idaho's ban on gender-affirming care, Oklahoma stripping a Lesbian mom of her parental rights, and the GOP getting upset over the FTC doing its job, before diving deeper into the House Republican's frantic search for SOMETHING to cut, as the Senate GOP takes defense (even the woke stuff), social security, and medicare off of the table. Julie Rock then joins as she dives right into the recent regulatory debacle in East Palestine, walking through the last decade of deregulation of the freight rail industry, an age dubbed the “buyback era” by workers as their employers purchased stocks for the C-Suite while cutting spending on infrastructure, inspections, and workforce and safety redundancy, before looking to the role of lobbying in ensuring this deregulation, focusing particularly on the freight industry's promotion of a mechanical break upgrade, only to turn around and object to any attempt to regulate the implementation of these breaks while carrying hazardous products, successfully having the Trump administration repeal the requirements while Pete Buttigieg has continued to lag on its reimplementation. Rock then shifts to her recent experiences sitting in on a National Restaraunt Association conference where NLRB General Council spoke on her agency's crackdown on union-busting tactics in the industry, the fear held by C-Suites nationwide of Gen-Z labor organizing, and the tactics the corporations are looking to employ moving forwards. Next, Suzanne Nossel parses through how her work on censorship has progressed over the last decade, shifting from hyper-localized protests by parents to a full-scale legislative assault from state governments, walking through the myriad education-based restrictions coming out of Governor DeSantis' office in Florida and the massive difference between interpersonal disputes over speech and authoritarianism at the invocation of the state, before wrapping up the interview by tackling the specifics of the College Board's battle over AP African American history. And in the Fun Half: Sma and Emma discuss Minnesota's trans refuge bill, what it can do to fight back against the gender-affirming care bans cropping up across the US, and parse through Tim Pool running coverage for both the corporations and regulators responsible for East Palestine's chemical catastrophe, which Dion from Kentucky helps them expand on. Patrick from LA then walks Sam and Emma through an extended Men's Rights hypothetical that begins with reproductive rights for all pronouns and ends with balancing the rights of courageous men with those of blue-haired cows (women), plus, your calls and IMs! Check out Julia's reporting at The Lever here: https://www.levernews.com/author/julia-rock/ Check out PENAmerica's work here: https://pen.org/ Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! http://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: http://majority.fm/app Check out today's sponsors: Aura: Go to my sponsor https://aura.com/majority to try 14 days free and let Aura go to work protecting your private information online ZBiotics: Go to https://thld.co/zbiotics_majority_0123 and get 15% off your first order of ZBiotics Pre-Alcohol Probiotic by using my code MAJORITY at checkout. HelloFresh: No matter your lifestyle or meal preferences, HelloFresh has recipes sure to please everyone at your table. From Fit & Wholesome to Veggie or Family-Friendly, you'll always find something even the pickiest eaters will enjoy. Go to https://hellofresh.com/majority65 and use code majority65 for 65% off plus free shipping! Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattBinder @MattLech @BF1nn @BradKAlsop Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Subscribe to Discourse Blog, a newsletter and website for progressive essays and related fun partly run by AM Quickie writer Jack Crosbie. https://discourseblog.com/ Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder - https://majorityreportradio.com/

If you're an automotive enthusiast I'm sure you've heard of today's guest Matt Farah. I'm confident in saying his channel The Smoking Tire inspired countless people to make car videos for YouTube, and though he didn't invent the business model for Car Storage, he's certainly made a name for himself in the space. It was at his offices within Westside Collector Car Storage where Matt welcomed and hosted me so we could record this episode. The level of hospitality is immediately felt when entering the building, and given the fact Matt's father held several seats in the C Suites of some of the largest luxury brands on the planet, it doesn't take long to understand why. We chat about Matt's upbringing, his cars - both that he owns and those he's sold. On top of that, Matt's been a watch collector for the better part of a decade, so of course we explore his relationships within the space of Horology, as well. This was a fun one, and to boot, Matt extended the invitation to use his equipment and film the show! I can't thank Matt enough for the hospitality and the time, it was truly a pleasure. If you'd like to watch this interview, it's available on the STANDARD H YouTube channel, as well as on the STANDARD H website. As always thank you for the support, and I hope you enjoy this episode. Links: STANDARD H https://standard-h.com/ @standardh_ @standardh_podcast Matt Farah / The Smoking Tire https://thesmokingtire.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmokingTire @thesmokingtire Passion Fine Jewelry https://passionfinejewelry.com/ @passionfinejewelry Independent in Time https://www.independentintime.com/ @independentintime --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Matt Rysavy has been a pharma leader for nearly 20 years. His roles have ranged from Training Manager, to National Account Executive, to Executive Director, Market Access and Trade (and nearly every leadership position in between). Emerging leaders can use Matt's career trajectory and leadership style as a guide for navigating their own path.   Matt is now the Vice President, Market Access and Trade for Verona Pharma. Verona Pharma is a clinical‑stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative prescription medicines. They're focused on treating respiratory diseases with significant unmet medical needs, such as COPD, cystic fibrosis and asthma. Matt is also an accomplished athlete. As a 3-year Football Letterman at Iowa State as a Tight End, he earned a scholarship as a walk-on in the 1996 season. His work ethic, coachability, and willingness to invest 100% in a cause were a big part of his success as an athlete, and also his success in pharma leadership. Matt's is primarily focused on developing driven people within his teams. His people-first approach gets results, too. Because of his deep respect for ethics, relationships, and hard work, his career has shot upward and forward. Many of his proteges are now in C-Suites and boardrooms spread across the industry, standing as a testament to his success as a leader. Advancing your career in pharma can be challenging. Success isn't always up to you. But Matt provides insight on how to build your career and your team in the face of unique challenges and opportunities that present themselves. What you'll learn in this episode: Methods for replacing a valuable team member who's been promoted Setting expectations for pharma teams Novel career pathways in pharma and how leadership skills play into them The value of communication consistency How to develop proxies for finding talent that works for YOUR team (not just any team) Other hiring strategies for pharma teams  Additional Resources: Verona Pharma's Website: https://www.veronapharma.com/ Matt's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-rysavy-aaa5516/

In this episode, Phillip Lanos and Jason Miller are joined by Andrzej Cetnarski, Founder and CEO of Cyber Nation Central. Andrzej Cetnarski, I leverage my background as a tech & defense investment banker, Congressional Advisor, Forbes contributor, Harvard national cybersecurity policy MPA, and Wharton Finance MBA alum, and cyber defense Chairman/CEO to help Boards, C-Suites, and investor teams develop cultures of cybersecurity, from the Board down. Tune in to learn more!For more go to: https://www.strategicadvisorboard.comConnect:Strategic Advisor Board: www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-advisor-boardJason Miller: www.linkedin.com/in/jasontmiller-sabPhillip Lanos: www.linkedin.com/in/philliplanos Andrzej Cetnarski LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/andrzejcetnarskiWebsite: cybernationcentral.com/home

Season 5 of the award-winning Me-Suite podcast is underway! I'm your host, Donna Peters. In this season, we shine a mic on our most requested topics from The Me-Suite community--topics from listeners just like you who are career-driven and life-minded. For career professionals, we're awake working, or doing something related to work, more hours in a day than we're awake not working. That's why it's imperative that we shape the role we want work to play in our lives. Check out the almost 200 interviews conducted over the first four seasons of The Me-Suite where our guests are leading their lives with a Me-Suite mindset--with purpose, planning, and power--like C-Suites lead the companies we most admire. If you find our content valuable, share a review. Reviews keep us alive out here. They really do make a difference. Thank you for joining me in The Me-Suite. Let's get in there!www.the-me-suite.comThe Me-Suite Book: Options Are PowerFB: @mesuiteLinkedIn: Donna PetersTwitter: @DonnaPetersCMeOThe Me-Suite podcast music by Moshun