Podcasts about Conagra Brands

Jon Harris, EVP & Chief Communications and Networking Officer at ConAgra Brands, has led an extraordinary career built on empathy, authenticity, and bold storytelling. In this episode of Owning Your Legacy, Jon shares his journey—from humble beginnings and a life-changing internship at the Howard Stern Show to top-level roles at PepsiCo, Sara Lee, and now ConAgra.Jon opens up about his childhood promise to help others, his philosophy of building genuine relationships, and how he became a trusted advisor to some of the biggest names in business and media. Whether you're interested in PR, personal branding, leadership, or career reinvention, this episode is packed with wisdom, laughs, and heartfelt moments.

☕ Cafecito is ready — New Episode BrewingIf you've ever struggled to find your voice in leadership, balance expectations with your values, or pour from an empty cup, this conversation is for you.We had to bring Mauricio Palli back—yes, from Conagra Brands—because his last episode sparked so many powerful conversations around identity, growth, and purpose in leadership. This time, we're diving even deeper.In this new episode of Corporate Cafecito, we learn what it takes to move from being a doer to leading with intention, cultura, and corazón. 

JP Morgan, Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, Nike, Constellation Brands y Conagra Brands entre las compañías destacadas de la sesión. Con Ricardo Tomás, asesor del fondo Multigestión Basalto USA de Inversis Gestión.

Marketecture's Jeremy Bloom and co-host Josh Palau go deep on what matters to brands. Each week the Brand Forum brings in leading brand marketers to talk advertising, media, and marketing through an insider's lens. In our inaugural episode, Josh and Jeremy sit down with Alex Birchmeier of Conagra Brands. Alex talks through testing new channels, pushing new boundaries, and all in all how he balances time and efforts across a powerhouse portfolio of brands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While inflation has fallen from the high of prior years, Conagra Brands (CAG) says that a strong U.S. dollar, a frugal U.S. consumer and supply chain disruptions hurt its margins. Jenny Horne has the latest on why Conagra isn't the only food company facing headwinds.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

SHOP Discover Ag Merch here DOWNLOAD our “AG IN THE CLASSROOM GUIDE” here JOIN our “CLUB DISCOVER” Monthly Newsletter here Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @‌NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @‌TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and informative thoughts to keep you in the know & help you “discover” what's new in the world of food. Discover 190 | This week we discover how Arkansas wants to ban junk food, Pop tarts scandalous on field stripping and a new food label coming to a freezer aisle near you. Arkansas governor calls to ban buying 'junk food' using SNAP benefits Pop-Tarts BowlScandalous Snacks Pregame ... Conagra Brands adds ‘GLP-1 friendly' label to some Healthy Choice meals THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!!!! COZY EARTH: Luxury bedding, bath, and apparel. Listeners can get up to 40% off using the code “DISCOVER”. PERFORMANCE BEEF: Cattle management software that's easy to use and allows you to simplify feeding, performance and health data recording. Our Farm: America's Farm Direct Marketplace. Our Farms features a growing online directory of over 3,000+ farms and ranches across America to allow you to shop farm-direct. Sunrise Flour Mill: We produce single source, organic, heritage flours using a renewed milling technology from the 1930's called the Unifine mill. Code “DISCOVER” TURTLEBOX: The loudest, most durable outdoor speaker on the market Code “DISCOVER” ARMRA COLOSTRUM: Our favorite supplement Code “DISCOVER” MANUKORA HONEY: Honey with Superpowers Code “DISCOVER” TOUPS & CO: 100% natural tallow based skincare & makeup Code “DISCOVER” DUCKWORTH: Merino Wool products made exclusively in the USA with Montana-grown wool. Code “DISCOVER” WILD WEST KIDZ: Children's book subscription dedicated to western lifestyle children's books. Code “DISCOVER” ENCHANTMENT VINEYARDS Family-owned winery & the only ingredient in their wine is grapes. No additives. Code “DISCOVER20” Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

European stocks tumble post-FOMC, MU -15% pre-market weighing on chip peers in Europe; US futures attempting to recoup yesterday's losses.USD gives back some of yesterday's post-FOMC gains, JPY hit after BoJ Governor Ueda's press conference.US yield curve steepens, JGBs outperform post-Ueda, Gilts lag pre-BoE.Crude lifts incrementally off Wednesday's lows, XAU fares better as the USD pauses for breath.Looking ahead, US Jobless Claims, Philly Fed Index, NZ Trade Balance, Japanese CPI, BoE, CNB, Banxico Policy Announcements, Earnings from Accenture, Cintas, Conagra Brands, Nike, FedEx, BlackBerry.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Microsoft, Ownit AI and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Walmart launches a pilot program equipping store associates with body cameras for worker safety, marking a significant shift in retail security measures.Conagra Brands becomes the first major food company to specifically target GLP-1 medication users with new "GLP-1 friendly" labels on their Healthy Choice meals.Best Buy Canada expands its retail media network to include non-endemic brands, allowing companies like HelloFresh and DoorDash to present personalized offers during checkout.Stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!

In episode 73 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, welcome Lisa Matos, vice president, sales capabilities and commerce at Conagra Brands, to discuss the challenges and opportunities CPGs face while navigating retail media networks. This episode also features Doug Hermanson, principal economist, who dives into the macroeconomic state of retail. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn Rachel's contact information: rachel.dalton@kantar.com Rachel's LinkedIn Inside Amazon's AI Cloud Strategy with AWS CEO Matt Garman – WSJ Kroger begins rollout of RFID tech to fresh departments | Grocery Dive Better-for-you candy brands go all in on Halloween https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/7-eleven-open-500-food-focused-stores https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2024/10/16/US-private-label-grocery-market-to-hit-25-30-share?utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=16-Oct-2024&cid=DM1163875&bid=529561310# Walmart goes live with same-day pharmacy delivery | Chain Store Age

Datos ADP, tensión geopolítica y noticias sobre Nike, ConAgra Brands y CVS Health. Lo comentamos todo con Celso Otero, gestor de fondos de Renta 4 Gestora.

Welcome back to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths! This episode, Breaking Down Strategic Growth Planning - Leveraging Insights to Drive a Competitive Advantage, features my good friend, Dr. Heather Maxwell. Heather is a revenue generator fueled by insights and strategy - AND - a First Draft Class #LeadershipAthlete. She has over 15 years' experience leading insights teams for top-tier companies like Notre Dame, General Mills, Conagra Brands, and Sazerac Company. Currently, she has a fractional EVP of Insights & Growth at iris research & strategy, and is simultaneously building her own company - NEXT 5 TEAM - a venture focused on increasing collegiate athletics' in-person attendance and driving fan engagement.  Tune in to hear about: How insights have fueled Heather's career How Heather approaches Strategic Growth Planning and Leveraging Insights to Drive a Competitive Advantage iris research & strategy sweet spot and approach NEXT 5 TEAM's work with college athletic departments designed to impact in-person attendance and driving fan engagement The importance of consumer experiences across verticals and what Heather is seeing in the space  Heather's red hot LinkedIn game and her approach to Leadership  Critical takeaways in the insights and competitive advantage realm Critical takeaways in the leadership realm Heather and I had so much fun recording this episode that I forgot we were actually recording at times! We'd love to hear your feedback so feel free to reach out to us in on LinkedIn.  #strategy #insights #impact #research #leaders #leadership 

Conagra Brands, a household name in many kitchens, is a major force in the packaged food industry. They're behind an impressive array of popular brands, from Hunt's ketchup to Healthy Choice frozen meals. In this episode, Jack McCullough engages with David Marberger as he shares his journey to becoming CFO at Conagra Brands, reflecting on the company's transformation and its focus on innovation in the food industry. Reflecting on his career, David underscores the role of mentorship and continuous learning, attributing his success to agility, critical thinking, and a strong operational focus in his CFO role.To book a demo with Payhawk, click here. To book a demo with Planful, click here.

In this episode of the Voice of Influence podcast, host Andrea chats with Monique Farmer who recently released her book 'Chart Your Path.' Monique shares her extensive background in PR and education, her experiences in federal public affairs, and her journey of personal growth which led her to write her book. They discuss Monique's experiences on a leadership panel, the process of writing and launching her book, the inspiration behind it, and her nine-step method for getting unstuck in life. Monique also delves into her motivations, career transitions, and the importance of self-study, autonomy, and accepting what one cannot control. She offers practical advice on creating meaningful communication strategies and the importance of staying connected with oneself and others in professional life. Monique Farmer, APR, runs a PR/Communication Consultancy, Avant Solutions, and is the creator of Anvil Ready, an online communication strategy builder that aids the communication professional in creating communication plans. She teaches at the University of Texas at Austin. Farmer previously served in federal government public affairs for 12 years, as the director of communications for Nebraska's largest school district and in corporate communications for ConAgra Foods (now ConAgra Brands). Monique is the author of the recent release, Chart Your Path. Read the show notes here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/315 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

As part of our International Women in Engineering Day series, Jayme Laser, director of engineering, supply chain, for Conagra Brands, shares her college experience, her work with Conagra – including on a vegetable processing facility in Minnesota – and the importance of mentoring young engineers. Read our Women in Engineering feature.

Head of Quant Strategies at Seeking Alpha, Steven Cress, explains quantitative dividend strategy (0:45). Identifying top 10 high-yield dividend stocks (15:00). #1 Quant REIT NewLake Capital (17:40). Prudential Financial and another REIT (19:00). FirstEnergy and Conagra Brands (23:45). Coca-Cola, the king of dividend aristocrats (27:10). This is an excerpt from a recent webinar.Show Notes:How Our Dividend Safety Grades WorkUniversity of Kentucky Study Finds Seeking Alpha Quant Ratings Beat The MarketArdmore Shipping: Strong Momentum And Solid Dividend Yield Stock Dive Into Dividends: Top 10 Yield Stocks (SA Quant)Episode transcriptsFor full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores as well as dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptionsRegister for Seeking Alpha's Investing Summit (use PODCAST for a discount code!)

The State of Early-Stage Food Brands Funding sources are drying up and inflation is making it harder and harder for higher-priced food brands to compete - what's an early-stage food company to do? Dr. James Richardson, owner of Premium Growth Solutions and author of Ramping Your Brand, joined The Food Institute Podcast to discuss what types of food companies are succeeding under current industry dynamics. More About Dr. James Richardson: Dr. Richardson is the founder of Premium Growth Solutions, a strategic planning consultancy for early-stage consumer-packaged-goods brands. As a professionally trained cultural anthropologist turned business strategist, he has helped more than 75 CPG brands with their strategic planning, including brands owned by Coca-Cola Venturing and Emerging Brands, The Hershey Company, General Mills, Kraft Foods, Conagra Brands, and Frito-Lay as well as emerging brands such as Once Upon a Farm, Mother Kombucha, Bobby Sue's Nuts, Rebel Creamery, Zaca recovery, and others. He also hosts his own podcast—Startup Confidential. His thoughts appear regularly in industry publications such as Foodnavigator. To learn more about Dr. Richardson and his book, Ramping Your Brand, please visit: www.rampingyourbrand.com

This episode was first recorded and released in September, 2020. Angie Bastian, the visionary co-founder of Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, ignited a global popcorn revolution from the confines of her Minnesota garage in 2001. She crafted a beloved brand of gluten-free, non-GMO popcorn that has taken the world by storm. In 2017, Conagra Brands recognized the exceptional appeal of Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP and acquired the company, propelling it to new heights of success.Angie's outstanding achievements have garnered her well-deserved recognition. She has been honored as a Pioneer in Food and proudly inducted into the esteemed MN Women's Business Hall of Fame. Beyond her role at Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Angie actively contributes to various ventures, serving on the boards of Prospera Foods and Opportunity International Nicaragua. A former Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, she made the bold decision to retire from her nursing career in 2011, fully dedicating herself to the world of entrepreneurship.With an enduring partnership spanning 28 years, Angie and her husband have built a legacy that extends beyond business success. Together, they have raised two remarkable children and remain an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs everywhere. Angie Bastian's extraordinary journey exemplifies the power of determination, innovation, and unwavering commitment to creating something truly extraordinary.-----Past guests include Margaret Wishingrad, Kara Goldin, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Ann Miura Ko, Linda Avey, Sarah Leary, Becky Sauerbrunn, Miriam Haart and many more.Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube-----If you're enjoying the show, please share it with a friend and leave a review!

You can grab Corey's new Enlightened Passenger book at www.thisisthebook.com You can learn more about Monique at www.avantsolutions.org Monique Farmer, APR, runs a PR/Communication Consultancy, Avant Solutions, and is the creator of Anvil Ready, an online communication strategy builder that aids the communication professional in creating communication plans. She teaches at the University of Texas at Austin. Farmer is a USACE LDP grad and Emerging Leaders grad. She spent 12 years working for the Corps of Engineers prior to transitioning into corporate communications for ConAgra Foods (now ConAgra Brands), then as the director of communications for Nebraska's largest school district.

Food company Conagra Brands announced that it would cease production operations and close its facility in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. The company claimed in a letter to the Bureau of Workforce Training that the move is designed to improve the effectiveness and efficiencies in its supply chain network. Conagra added in the letter that the closure, which is expected to be permanent, would affect all employment, including 25 management and administrative roles and 227 production and production support jobs. The employees have no union representation or bumping rights but will be offered severance benefits.Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the Today in Manufacturing podcast.

In the recent earnings report, Conagra Brands' CEO, Sean Connolly, shared the company's developments, "As I said in the prepared remarks, things unfolded very much in line with what we expected. And as you heard us say, our investments in frozen have driven a nearly 7-point swing in our scanner volume from Q1 to the most recent 4 weeks where volume came in down a fairly modest 1.2%. So very strong progress in frozen overall, which is important because that's been the focus of our investment. What you're seeing and the reason for the optics being a bit confusing is the reason the R&F segment in total numbers don't show the same magnitude of inflection is noise in the refrigerated part of the business which was, by the way, also consistent with what we anticipated." In response to this, Conagra Brands' consistent performance, strategically concentrated in frozen products, and optimistic results within its Grocery & Snacks segment reinforce the company's solid financial foothold. This stability owes much to the company's shrewd investments and maintenance of its gross margins. Product strategy-wise, the company's deliberate investments, particularly within single-serve frozen meals and value-enhanced frozen vegetables, have successfully bolstered both their market share and revenue ascension. The company's honed focus on innovation and responsive marketing feed the wider consumer trends towards convenience and value. Analyzing current consumer behavior underscores a bias towards value, convenience, and high-grade products. Despite a momentary shift from fresh and frozen vegetables towards canned equivalents, Conagra's commitment to capitalizing on their frozen vegetables' value and quality underlines an overarching understanding of fluctuating consumer preferences. Connolly further clarified, "Overall, as a company, we under-index, as I mentioned a few minutes ago, versus private label. That is obviously category-specific. So there are some categories that have more private label. A good example is canned tomatoes, where you basically got Hunts, you've got private label and then you've got some kind of regional brands that are smaller in the area. One of the other categories where there is a larger piece of private label is frozen vegetables." Moving forward, Conagra Brands anticipates diverse investment strategies to drive volume growth, secure cost savings, and enhance productivity. The importance of its supply chain team in realizing substantial cost savings and stimulating growth is underscored by Conagra's commitment to efficiency, clear in initiatives like the connected shop-floor program and strategic forecasting for future fiscal years. In closing, based on the statements from Conagra Brands on their earnings call, the company has demonstrated a strategic focus on key product categories, maintaining growth and profitability in a competitive marketplace. It's crucial to note, however, that business performance will remain contingent on a variety of factors such as market trends, operational challenges, and future strategic decisions. CAG Company info: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/CAG/profile For more PSFK research : www.psfk.com  This email has been published and shared for the purpose of business research and is not intended as investment advice.

Javier Etcheverrry, analista de ActivTrades, destaca los valores protagonistas de la Bolsa estadounidense: Alphabet, Conagra Brands, Levi Strauss, Disney y Exxon Mobil.

Judy Brown v. Conagra Brands, Inc.

It was during a 9-year tenure at food giant ConAgra Brands that Alejandro Castro became involved in a companywide initiative that would forever alter his approach to leadership and strategic thinking. Born and raised in Mexico, Castro had begun his professional voyage at Price Waterhouse, where he launched a public accounting career from the accounting house's Mexico City office. After ConAgra came knocking several years later, he accepted a position within its Mexico operations that eventually led to a promotion involving relocation to the U.S. and the firm's Omaha headquarters. Castro tells us that this move was pivotal, offering him exposure to the food giant's global operations and strategic involvement at a high level that included participation on a board of directors in Asia. Still, Castro's path took somewhat of an unexpected turn when ConAgra's CEO approached him to help spearhead an initiative designed in part to boost efficient decision-making across the company. In short, ConAgra management had sanctioned the companywide adoption of the GE Work-Out methodology, and Castro was to be stationed along the implementation's front lines. Division presidents, unit leaders, and factory workers alike all now came to be spending face-to-face time with Castro so that everyone together could identify existing behaviors or practices that were undermining efficient decision-making. Castro recalls: "We were able to fix issues that had existed within the company for years and years. We did this by connecting the people who really knew what was going on—the people who were close to the job—and this quickly made a big difference." Now, what might have appeared on paper to be but one career assignment among many suddenly began to accelerate Castro's own understanding of business operations while further establishing his reputation across the company as a leader known for fostering collaboration and driving meaningful change. Says Castro: "For me personally, it was the interaction with the people and talking about the different issues that really altered my whole view of the business." –Jack Sweeney

Conagra Brands Inc's Q2 2023 earnings call, unedited

CONAGRA BRANDS, in their most recent earnings call, presented how well they have adapted to several industry-wide shifts that have altered consumer behavior. As the Chief Executive Officer, Sean Connolly, shared with investors: "We saw outstanding responsiveness. That will inform our back half actions. The net result was a clear improvement in volume trends. With domestic retail volume loss that was half of what we saw in Q1". This comment from Connolly indicates a high degree of resilience in terms of the company's strategy and finances. By comparing this call to the previous one, we observe significant progress in financial performance, market share growth, and strategic investment. A key component of CONAGRA BRANDS' success, as stated in the earnings call, lies in their strategic investments in mainline brands. Such investments, as reported earlier, are crucial to the company's growth. They have served the company particularly well in the frozen and single-serve meals market segments, resulting in notable market share gains and growth. This progress is reflected in the steady rise of sales volume. The company has consciously directed advertising efforts towards maximizing brand visibility. Brands like Birdseye, Healthy Choice, and Slim Jim have been the focus of these initiatives. PSFK, a prominent trend research company, has provided additional insights into CONAGRA BRANDS' performance. Their observations of the successful advertising of brands like Birdseye, Healthy Choice, and Slim Jim reinforce CONAGRA BRANDS' successful rapport with customers and steady market position. By considering both CONAGRA BRANDS' earnings call and PSFK's insights, we gain a comprehensive picture of the company's resilience and success. As acknowledged by investors in the earnings call, inflation is influencing consumer behavior, steering preferences towards cost-effective options. However, positive signs of a gradual return to earlier shopping behaviors suggest an opening for companies including CONAGRA BRANDS. Connolly has noted an increase in consumer response to brand-building attempts and shifts in volume trends as consumers regain purchasing confidence. As shared in the company's earnings call, looking forward reveals an ambitious investment plan for the second half of this fiscal year. This strategy evinces confidence in consumer engagement, with a focus on building consumer momentum. The company plans investments into slotting, sales support across stores and advertising for new product launches. By committing to debt reduction and aiming for a target net leverage ratio of three times by the end of fiscal 2026, CONAGRA BRANDS show a strategic dedication to sound financial management. In conclusion, supported by the earnings call, CONAGRA BRANDS has demonstrated financial resilience. Due to their strategic planning and successful advertising strategies, this company keeps steady with changes in consumer behavior, leveraging opportunities for growth. Given their focus on popular brands and consumer engagement, CONAGRA BRANDS is poised for further success in the fluctuating US consumer market. A comparison of the recent and prior earnings call concludes with the fact that CONAGRA BRANDS, by meeting stated growth and financial objectives, is in a good position to succeed. CAG Company info: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote//profile For more PSFK research : www.psfk.com  This email has been published and shared for the purpose of business research and is not intended as investment advice.

HFS, in collaboration with Genpact, conducted a comprehensive survey of over 600 business and tech leaders at CPG and retail firms worldwide, unraveling the strategies employed to navigate macro and industry-specific trends. In this videocast featuring Tarun Chopra, SVP and Segment Leader for Consumer Goods at Genpact, and Tracey Schaefer, CIO of Conagra Brands, react to survey results and share Genpact's disruptive journey towards innovation. Key Discussion Points: Uncover how CPG and retail firms grapple with challenges like inflation, cybersecurity, and supply chain disruption while striving to innovate. Explore Conagra's approach to modernizing functions in alignment with industry trends. Delve into the world of cloud, SaaS, and cybersecurity—key levers for modernization according to our study. Insights on the potential of GenAI in reshaping industry dynamics. With 70% of CPG and retail leaders still recovering from pandemic impacts, discover how Conagra is navigating the post-pandemic world. Learn about strategies for building agility into supply chains amid new challenges like the war in Ukraine and inflation. The role of technology in building networked and autonomous supply chains resilient to disruptions, and how can tech empower companies to thrive in dynamic environments.

Welcome back to our "Open for Hire" bonus series where we'll be chatting with marketing professionals open for hire - whether they've just graduated, were laid off, or are just looking to take the next step in their career journey - to highlight their background and skill sets and have an open Q&A around job hunting in today's market. Our next "Open for Hire" guest is Nicole Hardwick, most recently the Senior Paid Media and Performance Marketing Manager at Quest Diagnostics. Nicole also has an extensive marketing background, with experience creating content and communications strategies for paid, owned, and earned media channels for Hunt's, Marie Callender's, Banquet, Healthy Choice, and P.F. Chang's brands as Brand and Creative Manager at Conagra Brands, and implementing sophisticated marketing initiatives including customer journeys, learning agendas, testing plans, recommendations, and referral programs as CRM (Mobile) Marketing Manager at Redbox. Listen in! Follow Nicole on LinkedIn | Connect with Nicole: mrs.nicolehardwick@gmail.com Find Nicole's story alongside other incredible marketing professionals looking for their next roles here: Meet 37 Marketing Professionals Open for Hire Right Now Are you also open for hire? Download our FREE Dream Career Game Plan resource! This 5 step workbook will guide you through defining your goals, building your network, diversifying your skills, influencing where you're at, and investing in your growth. We created this resource with marketing careers in mind, but the framework can be adapted to any industry!Our hope is that this workbook will help you truly elevate your career, whether you're in the market for a new position or looking to make your mark in your current organization. No matter where this resource finds you, we're cheering you on every step of the way! ____ Say hi! DM us on Instagram and let us know which bonus episodes you're excited for - we can't wait to hear from you!  Please also consider rating the show and leaving a review, as that helps us tremendously as we move forward in this Marketing Happy Hour journey and create more content for all of you. NEW: Check out our website! NEW: Join our email list! Connect with Co-Host Erica: LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with Co-Host Cassie: LinkedIn | Instagram Follow MHH: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Subscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter, Marketing Happy Hour Weekly Join our Marketing Happy Hour Insiders LinkedIn Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marketinghappyhour/support

In this episode, I'm in Michigan helping my sister get settled and it made me think about how most of my family is engineering in a variety of areas. There are a lot of opportunities within engineering and it's important to pursue what you're passionate about, and not get bogged down by trying to figure out everything up front. I share about my experiences in food, manufacturing and how I got into continuous improvement from my fulltime experiences at ConAgra Brands, General Mills, Nestle Purina, now at Henkel Corporation and how I transitioned through them.Learn more about IncrediPaul and sign up for the IncrediPaul Student Community by going to incredipaul.org/community, schedule your free coaching discovery call to see if I'm the right coach for you by going to www.incredipaul.org/coaching. Pick up IncrediPaul merch and stay connected on all things IncrediPaul by checking out my website: incredipaul.org or linktree: www.linktr.ee/incredipaul Follow me on Threads. TikTok, Twitter or Instagram @imincredipaul.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/incredipaul/message

Alexandre "Ale" Eboli is the Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer for Conagra Brands. He has end-to-end supply chain responsibilities for the company, overseeing the manufacturing, procurement, environment, health and safety, plant quality, logistics, and transportation and warehousing teams.Ale earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Engineering from São Paulo University. Ale serves on the board for Ardent Mills.Discover more details here.Some of the highlights of the episode:Passion in execution that led Ale to go back to supply chainFive core principles for a successful supply chainKey KPIs in Conagra Stabilization of CPGs- identifying challenges and solving themFinding the right balance between sustainability initiatives and P&LInspiring insights and thoughts to develop a careerFollow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

Ted Lindell is a former Marine Corps F18 Officer who transitioned to a business career with Conagra Brands in 2017. His transition journey started in 2015 when Ted and his wife, Carrie, reflected on what they wanted for their family. They decided they no longer wanted the long deployments and the risk of Ted's flight operations. They wanted a better quality of life. While they knew they were going to leave the Marine Corps, beyond that, they had two main options on what to do next. One option, they could exit the military and focus on just the quality of life by conducting a job search focused on the northeast region of the US near family. This would meet the need to be home more frequently, spend time with each other and their children, and be close to siblings and parents. This would have narrowed their search and opportunities to a smaller geographic area. Fewer options meant an increased risk of starting in a “good enough” role but not the right fit. As a Marine Corps F18 pilot, settling was not in Ted's DNA. He knew that would quickly lead to looking for another position within one or two years post-transition. As Ted was finishing up his master's degree, he knew he wanted career growth and development and quality of life. He did not define the quality of life by geography but rather by the fit with a community, schools, and activities for his children. He also knew that if he had a fulfilling career, he would stay with a company instead of pivoting and uprooting his career and family. Ted chose to balance his career ambitions and quality of life goals by doing a broad career search. Ted's choice led him to partner with Cameron-Brooks, where he attended a Career Conference interviewing with a broad range of companies and career paths. an Internal Audit position with Conagra in 2017. This position provided him with broad exposure to the almost $12B company and allowed him to build a network within the company. Within two years, he was promoted to a new role and earned four promotions in six years. Interestingly, he accepted a position in Omaha, NE which he would never have considered without conducting a broader search. However, after visiting the city, though some distance from his preferred geographic location, he found the mid-sized Midwest city an excellent fit for his family. After evaluating all of the factors, including quality of life, company fit, career path, and the nature of the work, he made the decision to launch his career with Conagra Brands. Ted and Claire's reason for leaving the military is a common one. While they wanted a better quality of life, they also considered Ted's professional goals. This led him to explore various options, finding the right fit at Conagra Brands and successfully transitioning with four promotions in his first six years in business. I encourage you to listen to the full podcast because Ted's choice is one that most JMOs have to make before their transition, yet they do not always know the likely outcomes of each option. To stay connected, we encourage you to check out our website and YouTube Channel and follow us on LinkedIn. If you want to learn more about your transition options, please get in touch with us. You can also check out our Transition Guide on "3 Game-Changing Strategies for JMOs Making the Jump to Business" for additional transition tips.

Can direct-to-consumer brands succeed in the food industry? Dr. James Richardson, owner of Premium Growth Solutions and author of Ramping Your Brand, returns to The Food Institute Podcast to talk through the challenges facing most food brands in the DTC space, and how an omnichannel approach may be the best way to ensure your food brand can grow successfully. More About Dr. James Richardson: Dr. Richardson is the founder of Premium Growth Solutions, a strategic planning consultancy for early-stage consumer-packaged-goods brands. As a professionally trained cultural anthropologist turned business strategist, he has helped more than 75 CPG brands with their strategic planning, including brands owned by Coca-Cola Venturing and Emerging Brands, The Hershey Company, General Mills, Kraft Foods, Conagra Brands, and Frito-Lay as well as emerging brands such as Once Upon a Farm, Mother Kombucha, Bobby Sue's Nuts, Rebel Creamery, Zaca recovery, and others. He also hosts his own podcast—Startup Confidential. His thoughts appear regularly in industry publications such as Foodnavigator. To learn more about Dr. Richardson and his book, Ramping Your Brand, please visit: www.rampingyourbrand.com

Welcome to Wednesday as we bid a joint farewell to the Chevy Bolt. We also discuss a new report about global EV adoption, as well as check in on our old friend…inflation. After the better part of a decade, GM is saying goodbye to the Bolt as the last units roll off the Orion assembly line later this year. The move marks the end of the Bolt as the most affordable EV in the US market, making way for the upcoming Equinox EV, according to CEO Mary Barra.The Bolt experienced record sales in its final year, with GM expecting to produce over 70,000 Bolt EV and EUV models this year.GM plans to replace the Bolt with a new slightly larger Equinox and Blazer SS, based on GM's Ultium platform later this yearGM is tripling the size of the staff at the factory following a planned $4B overhaul so that it can produce electric versions of  the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra. They are calling it “Factory Zero”One writer for EV news outlet Electrek says his family owns a Bolt and 2 Teslas and he and his wife fight over who gets to drive the Bolt due to its comfort, handling, and ironically, it's great Apple CarPlay integrationA new release from The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that electric cars are expected to account for one-fifth of the global market in 2023, with sales growing 35% to reach 14 million units. This marks a significant increase from just 4% in 2020.Currently, China leads the world in electric car adoption, with over half of all electric cars on the road and 60% of electric car sales in 2022.The transition from combustion engines to electric vehicles is projected to reduce global oil demand by at least five million barrels per day.In emerging and developing economies, two- or three-wheel electric vehicles are more common than cars, with over half of India's three-wheeler registrations in 2022 being electric. India is about to surpass China as the most populous country within monthsConsumers have continued to pay higher prices for everyday items, benefiting companies like McDonald's, PepsiCo, and Kimberly-Clark, even as some executives warn that shoppers may become more resistant to price increases.Despite price hikes, McDonald's saw a 12% increase in same-store sales, while PepsiCo reported strong demand and raised its revenue growth forecast.Some execs are cautious about consumers' tolerance for price increases as the labor market softens and recession risks loom.Companies like Conagra Brands and Constellation Brands are slowing price increases, acknowledging that customers may be reaching their limits.Conagra Brands, the maker of Hunt's ketchup and Slim Jim meat sticks, has said that it is done boosting prices for now, as prices have caught up with inflationGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

Megan Belcher is an accomplished business function and law department leader with expertise in compliance, regulation, litigation, and communications. Currently serving as Chief Legal & External Affairs Officer and Corporate Secretary at Scoular, Megan leads Legal, Brand Marketing & Corporate Communications, and sustainability and ESG functions. Before Scoular, she was a partner at Husch Blackwell and Vice President & Chief Counsel - Employment Law and Compliance at Conagra Brands for nine years. Megan is a dedicated leader who brings together diverse teams to make a positive impact on organizations and communities, embodying a "make it happen" approach to all aspects of her life. She is passionate about facilitating pathways for women in the legal profession and serves as a coach to aspiring female leaders. In this episode… Reliability and results are among the most valuable attributes of a personal brand. Being a known figure with proven success enables others to trust you, and investing in yourself by building a personal brand pays untold dividends in the long term. However, simply being dependable and a hard worker is not sufficient. Your branding also plays an integral role in building a strong personal brand. Megan Belcher is an established legal professional, a proven leader, and a mentor for many young attorneys. She has developed her brand centered around reliability and helps younger professionals do the same. Want to know how to establish yourself as a trustworthy professional? Take a cue from Megan's branding strategy. Paula Edgar invites Megan Belcher, Chief Legal & External Affairs Officer at Scoular, on this episode of Branding Room Only to talk about building personal brands and mentoring others. The two discuss how to be a culture creator by being reliable, making things happen, and building relationships. They also touch on common mistakes that young professionals make and how Megan is helping women in agriculture and the legal space.Discover how to transform your women's affinity group into a dynamic force that aligns with your organization's mission and empowers women to thrive in leadership roles. Don't miss this opportunity to reshape the future of women's leadership within your organization.February 13 - 12 to 1 pm ETRegister for Is Your Women's Group Winning? at https://www.paulaedgar.com/events/

Conagra Brands, which makes Slim Jim, Reddi-wip, and Marie Callender's meals, posted a nearly 60% year-over-year profit increase so far this year

In this episode you'll learn how to apply the 12 Simply Investing Rules to 2 food industry giants (Tyson Foods and Conagra Brands). I cover the following in this podcast:- introducing the two food industry giants (Tyson Foods and Conagra Brands)- applying the 12 Rules of Simply Investing using the SI Platform- determine which company is the better investmentListen till the end to get 10% off coupon code for Simply Investing.Learn more at: https://www.simplyinvesting.com/Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/platform. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

En el episodio de Hoy hablamos con Luis Lazcano, el nuevo VP de marketing de Conagra Brands para México. La conversación con Luis estuvo llena de aprendizajes en:Cómo desarrollar estrategias que alineen las motivaciones de los consumidores con las necesidades del negocio.Qué debo hacer para liderar equipos senior sin mucha aceptación al cambioLas 3 preguntas que te debes hacer para crear un propósito real y práctico.Recuerden que este es un podcast original de Naranja Media, en el que también queremos mantener la conversación viva con ustedes, así que pueden escribirnos por nuestras redes @naranjamediapod o por whatsapp +57 3173169196 o encontrarnos como @CMO_latam en IG, tik tok y Youtube, donde compartimos los mejores momentos de nuestros invitados.

Angie Bastian, along with her husband, Dan, are the founders of Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, one of the most successful homegrown snack food stories in the 21st century.    Angie and Dan Bastian were looking to put aside some money for their kids' college fund when they started a small kettle corn business out of the family's garage. They sold the popcorn at festivals and sporting events, eventually becoming the official popcorn of the Minnesota Vikings after delivering several free bags of popcorn to the players to eat while they watched film during training camp. Eventually, Angie retired from her work as a nurse practitioner and Dan from teaching history to run their company full-time.    The ultimate game changer took place when Angie's Kettle Corn became BOOMCHICKAPOP, and the rebranding took place. Several years later, Dan and Angie, sold the business in the fall of 2017 as a part of a $250 million dollar buyout by Conagra Brands.   In this episode, Angie shares with us: How the popcorn company started, The behind-the-scenes story of the naming of BOOMCHICKAPOP, The strategies they used to overcame setbacks to build the company,  Why we should not discount our own unique perspectives, and  Her personal passions driving her today.   “Don't discount your own unique perspective.” Angie Bastian   HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/529 FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong TO READ ANGIE'S PREFACE IN DR. CINDRA'S BEYOND GRIT FOR BUSINESS BOOK: https://www.beyondgrit.com/ Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901

In this podcast, we drop you inside a Tony Robbins Business Mastery seminar for a 1-hour masterclass in how to build a brand that not only changes the game but empowers your customer base. You'll hear Tony Robbins in a dynamic interview with the co-founders of BOOMCHICKAPOP, a wildly successful natural and organic popcorn brand that completely disrupted the snack industry.   Angie and Dan Bastian were looking to put aside some money for their kids' college fund when they started a small kettle corn business out of their garage.  Initially selling popcorn at outdoor events, including Minnesota Vikings games, the couple soon took their popcorn to Trader Joe's, Target, and Costco – gaining a crash course in how to operate a business along the way.  The real game changer took place when the then-named Angie's Kettle Corn embraced a bold new identity: BOOMCHICKAPOP.  Angie retired from being a nurse practitioner and Dan from a history teacher and baseball coach to run their company full time.  And after years of commitment and sacrifice, the Bastian's sold their business in 2017 to Chicago-based Conagra Brands for $250 million. In this candid conversation, the couple reveals how facing their fears and connecting to their customer base in a fresh and empowering way led to their ultimate success. Show Notes: [1:47] Introduction to Angie and Dan Bastian [3:42] How Angie and Dan met [6:48] Angie and Dan attend Tony's Unleash The Power Within  [7:41] Facing your fears [10:14] Starting a business as a couple [14:37] Being thought of as crazy [16:07] Gaining proximity to the Minnesota Vikings [17:13] Importance of building bonds [20:20] To gain a seat at the table, you must commit everything [21:35] Say yes to every opportunity [26:07] There's always a solution [30:22] Raising private equity [32:32] Only 2.5 seconds to capture a consumer's attention [33:35] Coming from a position of empowerment [37:04] Origin of the BoomChickaPop name [40:39] Talking directly to consumers [42:56] Dividing labor as a couple [45:08] Maintaining a relationship despite stress [47:20] Selling the company [49:22] How it felt to distribute funds to colleagues [51:59] Commiting to business relationships [57:33] Audience question from Javier:  What was the process of selling your company? [1:00:29] Audience question from Aaron:  What was your goal for the company? [1:03:56] Audience question from Kaley: How did you feel when you sold the business? [1:06:11] Audience question from Annabelle:  What kept you going through the tough times? [1:12:33] Audience question from Ryan: If you (Chris) were to develop Shazam again today, what would you do differently? [1:15:16] Audience question from Anjelica: How many times did your brand evolve? [1:21:40] Final question from Tony: What's the single best piece of advice that you've gotten in business? [1:26:30] Sign off

 Today we have Katya Hantel, Head of Global Sustainability at Conagra Brands. Conagra Brands, Inc. is an American consumer packaged goods company, that makes and sells products under various brand names that are available in supermarkets, restaurants, and food service establishment.In this interview, Hantel discusses intergrating ESG into core business functions, the backlash against ESG, and the balance of finding ESG professionals vs professionals who work in ESG. 

Dan and Angie Bastian are the founders of Angie's Boom Chicka Pop, one of the most successful homegrown snack food stories of the 21st century. Dan and Angie were Dan and Angie sold the business in the fall of 2017 as a part of a $250 million dollar buyout by Conagra Brands, a company known for such successes as Orville Redenbacher, Vlasic, Birds Eye, and Marie Calendars. In this episode, Dan and Angie discuss their individual upbringings, how they first met, where they moved, their professional careers, their inspiration for launching their kettle corn business, what the early days were like, their secrets to growing the business, what it was like in the hyper growth years, how they experimented the new recipes, how private equity investors changed the game, what it was like to finally sell their company, and what life is like for the couple now that they're out of the business.

The beauty of working in treasury is that it opens the door to so many different career opportunities. Johan Nystedt, President and Founder of Nystedt Enterprise Solutions LLC, joins The Treasury Career Corner to talk about his journey from treasury to risk management via investor relations and mergers and acquisitions. He provides valuable advice on starting out in treasury, getting the most out of your career and explains how his career has advanced from the beginning to the present day. Johan's business provides advisory and technological services to Enterprise Risk Management clients. Immediately prior to founding NES, Johan was the SVP of Finance for RR Donnelley, where he headed up M&A, Investor Relations and corporate FP&A. Prior to that, Johan was the Chief Risk Officer, Treasurer and Head of Investor Relations at Conagra Brands. Johan has held Senior Treasury, Investor Relations and M&A roles at Levi Strauss, Kraft Foods and Altria Group. Over the years, Johan has been an active speaker at global conferences on topics spanning risk management, treasury, ESG and business partnering. On the podcast we discussed… The first stages of Johan's career Working with Kraft after a controversial acquisition The benefits of getting out of your comfort zone Why he chose to start his own business The advantages of enterprise risk management Why getting to know your business is crucial You can connect with Johan Nystedt on https://www.linkedin.com/in/johan-nystedt/ (LinkedIn). Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you've recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. https://treasuryrecruitment.com/jobs (Find out more here). Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you're enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-treasury-career-corner/id1436647162#see-all/reviews (click here)!

Stratasys CEO Dr. Yoav Zeif (SSYS) tells us how the business of 3D printing is evolving.  Could smaller oil producers like Talos Energy (TALO) be preparing to drill more? Why home construction supplier Fastenal (FAST) is talking about deflationary pressures rather than inflation. Conagra Brands (CAG) hints that food inflation pressures may be peaking. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. equities finished lower in Wednesday trading; Dow Jones (0.67%), S&P500 (0.45%), and Nasdaq (0.15%). Treasuries were mixed with the curve flattening; 2/10 spread finished the most negative since October 2000. June CPI report showed a +9.1% y/y rise in headline inflation, highest since 1981, with Core CPI also accelerating. Market now anticipating an ~80% chance of a 100bp hike in July. Earnings tomorrow morning from JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and Conagra Brands among others, along with June's PPI and weekly jobless claims.

In this episode, Sashi Narahari is joined by Tracy Schaefer, VP Global Business Services at Conagra Brands. They discuss the future of BPOs, the differences between working remotely and in the office and ponder over the possibility that AI will replace people at work.

“We're only as good as the friends that we keep.” Words to live by from Conagra SVP and CCO Jon Harris. His friends are his prized possessions so he nurtures those relationships and takes care of his people. But it's not only his friends who benefit from his generosity and grace – he's learned over the years that you have to be kind to everyone because you never know what battles they're fighting inside. He shares with Jeanne what three words he would tell his 18-year-old self; what you should ALWAYS assume about people; the three big things the pandemic taught him about life; how his father's mental illness shaped his outlook pretty early; and why the TODAY Show's Al Roker heckles him on a weekly basis.About Jon Jon Harris is Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer for Conagra Brands. He is responsible for the strategic development, direction and implementation of corporate communication and reputation management programs across the organization. Jon also oversees the Conagra Brands Foundation, as well as corporate giving efforts. Jon joined Conagra Brands, formerly known as ConAgra Foods, in August 2015. Jon previously oversaw marketing and business communications for many top corporate brands, including Hillshire, Sara Lee, Pepsi, and Bally Total Fitness. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Rutgers University and is an adjunct professor for PR & Marketing at the University of Chicago's Graham School. Twitter: @jonjayharrisTwitter: @ConagraBrandsInstagram: @jonjayharrisFacebook: Jon HarrisFacebook: Conagra BrandsLinkedIn: Jon Harris

As leaders, we're responsible for making informed decisions. And that means gathering data in the form of feedback from others or more formal statistical analysis.  But what do you do when there is no precedent for what you're up against? How do you make key decisions for your organization in the absence of data?  Dane Mathews is the Vice President of Precision Marketing at Conagra Brands, where he leverages enterprise agility, personalization, technological enablement and advanced analytics to lead the organization's digital marketing transformation.  Dane has 15-plus years of experience leading the development of transformative consumer experiences at several prominent companies, including Caesars Entertainment, Target and McDonald's.  On this episode of Workplace Forward, Dane joins me to explain why leadership doesn't have to be lonely, exploring how he taps into the experience of others to co-create the transformation he's leading.  Dane describes how to leverage collaboration, agility and practice to accelerate growth in an organization and shares his own personal growth in the realm of risk-taking and making intuitive decisions when data isn't available.  Listen in for Dane's insight on democratizing innovation across teams and learn the art (and science) of making key leadership decisions—with or without data. Themes explored in this week's episode: The idea of precision marketing and how it's grounded in evidence and consumer behavior Why Dane doesn't believe leadership is lonely How Dane taps into the experience of peers to co-design the digital transformation he's leading How Dane leverages collaboration, agility and practice to ensure that his leaders aren't operating from an island Being declarative about time and using it as a tool to flesh out what you really need to be successful The power of celebrating wins with buy-in and recognition from senior leadership How Dane saw risk-taking as a growth area for his leadership prior to the pandemic Dane's intuitive decision to move 20% of Conagra's media spend to eCommerce platforms  How Dane reframes his fear of making decisions that might be seen as imperfect Why it's crucial for leaders of the future to democratize innovation across their teams Resources from this episode:  Read along with this Workplace Forward Podcast episode's text transcript Follow Dane on Twitter or LinkedIn Learn more about Conagra Brands Explore Precision Marketing I would love to hear from you! Have an idea for a podcast or a question you want me to address? Interested in additional support, resources and workshops? Here are all the ways you can interact with me! Tweet me @TeganTrovato  Email tegan@brightarrowcoaching.com  Follow me on Facebook @BrightArrowCoaching  Follow me on Instagram @TeganTrovato  Connect with me on LinkedIn: Tegan Trovato  Download free tools and sign up for my newsletter, coaching and workshops at  https://www.brightarrowcoaching.com/ 

Opening Day is HERE! Jake Eisenberg sits down with new Omaha Storm Chasers manager Scott Thorman to talk about the 2022 season and the team's Opening Day roster, which features 16 returning players, 12 newcomers, three players poised for their Triple-A debuts, and nine players with a combined 1,169 games of Major League experience. Plus, Dan Skinner—the Brand Communications Manager for Conagra Brands—stops by to talk about all of the ballpark foods we know and love as well as the positive impact Conagra Brands has had in the Omaha metro for the last century. The Omaha Storm Chasers are begin the 2022 season on April 5 at Indianapolis before welcoming fans to Werner Park for the home opener on April 12 vs. Louisville. The full 2022 schedule can be found here and single-game tickets are now available here.For more tickets and more information, please visit omahastormchasers.com, call the Werner Park Ticket office at (402) 738-5100, and follow the team on social media. You can follow the team on Twitter @omastormchasers, on Instagram @omahastormchasers, and “like” the team on Facebook at facebook.com/omahastormchasers.

I caught up with my colleague, Jeanne Jones, a CX Operations Leader across a myriad of Fortune 500 companies including ConAgra Brands, Ameritech & Sprint to name just a few. But did you know she filed a patent and is a published author now…? So much to catch up on…! Therefore… Jeanne's interview is a “2 Part-er”. Catch Part 1 S3 Ep#38 (Part 1) on the My Curious Colleague #podcast. Look for Part 2 of her episode coming soon…! We talk topics such as - - what stands out for her across her decades in CX (what's different; yet what imperatives remain the same), the importance of relationships, along with her POV on Consumer Experience (CX), Employee Experience (EX) plus an introduction to Business Experience (BX). Hmmm… What does CX + EX + BX = ? A Win for our Consumers!

N THIS EPISODE: While “Me Too” and other movements had done tremendous good in amplifying the stories and voices of women who have not been treated fairly in the workplace, there may be a hidden cost. Researcher Kori Reed explores gender equality in the workplace and as she surveyed male leaders across the country she began to notice a trend.  Many men, while wanting an inclusive workplace culture where men and women can both thrive, were nonetheless so uncertain about crossing the line from an innocent comment to a harassment complaint that they would avoid any conversation on gender equity altogether. These would be champions, men in power who could make a difference in leveling the playing field, are instead silencing themselves and essentially taking themselves out of the game. Kori and I discuss her findings, explore the state of the gender conversation in the human workplace, how to create safe spaces for dialogue and how we can collectively move toward the ultimate goal of “better together”. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Driven by a purpose to align people to see things in new and creative ways for good, Kori thrives at the intersection of people, insights, and organizational goals. An agile and relatable communicator, she values authentic dialog that enables people to find clarity in the chaos, connect with others, and change the world in meaningful ways. With more than 25 years of experience working in large, complex, Fortune 500 organizations, Kori has navigated large-scale change management communication; created an integrated, award-winning signature companywide program; and built communication strategies to align stakeholders on challenging issues.   In the process, she earned progressive management duties at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Quaker Oats, PepsiCo, and Conagra Brands -- where she became a Vice President, working across the company in employee and community engagement under the umbrella of corporate social responsibility. Driven by a passion for the people side of process, management and culture, Kori also worked in Human Resources at Compass Minerals, a salt mining company, as Director Employee Experience and progressed to the Senior Director of Talent and Organizational Development.  A lifelong learner, Kori is certified in Change Management, Human Resources, DISC Communication Styles and DISC Teams, and more. Adept amid chaos, Kori also wrote a book on the wisdom and humor of work, life, and family balance. SHOW NOTES: Connect with Kori: on LinkedIn, Twitter and on her Amazon author page. Ken and Kori discussed Akira Kurosawa's 1950 Classic Rashomon INSIGHT AT WORK PODCAST THEME MUSIC: Our theme music is composed by Chris Lucca, Jr.. You can listen to more of Chris' work at http://chrisluccamusic.com  You can also connect with him on Twitter: @Flipluka and on Instagram: @_flipluka.music_ ABOUT THE HOST: Ken Blackwell is a speaker, trainer, facilitator and executive coach. His signature practice is "rescuing Accidental Leaders and Dysfunctional Teams". His firm InKlaritas, based in Princeton, NJ, works with teams and leaders in companies in the U.S. around the world. You can find out more about InKlaritas at: www.InKlaritas.com and connect with Ken on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethjblackwell/.