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While studying accountancy at university, Pratik became involved in drug dealing, believing it was a shortcut to success. After being convicted of conspiracy to supply drugs, he received a 2-year prison sentence, a period that changed the course of his life. Pratik has written about drug policy, taught financial literacy, and, post-release, has supported people who have left prison. Former COO and now programme lead at Breakthrough CIC, Pratik is now delivering AI courses in prison, helping others prepare for life beyond the gate. Today, we'll talk about identity, entrepreneurship, prison, second chances, and why Pratik believes some of life's greatest strengths can be found behind bars. Organisations: Breakthrough Social Enterprise - Work with people in prison and those affected by the criminal justice system, supporting them to build positive futures and challenge the cycle of reoffending. It focuses on employment, education, mentoring and personal development, helping people move forward with their lives after prison. Employment4All - Our mission is to help individuals in difficulties and those from disadvantaged groups gain skills, access jobs, and have equal opportunities. Contact us:If anything you've heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you'd just like to get in touch, please contact us.

Everything has a price.Robert didn't say it out loud. But it was in every answer.Robert Kraal is former COO of Adyen and co-founder of Silverflow, the company rebuilding the engine behind card payments. 1 billion transactions per year. 15% growth month over month.This is his full story.

In this latest episode of Executive Function, Brett sits down with Christopher Payne, who spent a decade as President and COO at DoorDash, helping scale the company from roughly 70 employees to the dominant food delivery platform in the US. Before DoorDash, Christopher held senior operating roles at Amazon and eBay, where he led a sweeping overhaul of marketplace search. In this conversation, he unpacks what it actually takes to run an atoms-based business versus a software company, shares his "plate spinning" framework for allocating executive attention across a complex org, and makes the case for top-down goal setting over the bottom-up alternative. In today's episode, we discuss: How prior industry experience can be a liability when you're trying to reinvent the market How executives can practically focus their attention to stay close to product details What charisma actually looks like in executives—and why it's a staple trait to have The business case for setting ambitious goals top-down, not bottom-up References: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/ Cheesecake Factory: https://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/ Cursor: https://cursor.com/ Dartmouth College: https://home.dartmouth.edu/ David Risher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdavidrisher DoorDash: https://www.doordash.com/ eBay: https://www.ebay.com/ Granola: https://www.granola.ai/ Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/ Jason Kilar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonkilar Jeff Bezos: https://x.com/JeffBezos Lyft: https://www.lyft.com/ Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/ Tinder: https://tinder.com/ Tony Xu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xutony Travis Kalanick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traviskalanick Uber: https://www.uber.com/ University of Oregon: https://www.uoregon.edu/ Wharton School: https://www.wharton.upenn.edu/ Where to find Christopher Payne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherpayne Twitter/X: https://x.com/chrispa Where to find Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-berson-9986094/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/brettberson Where to find First Round Capital: Website: https://firstround.com/ First Round Review: https://review.firstround.com/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/firstround YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstRoundCapital This podcast on all platforms: https://review.firstround.com/podcast Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:14 Why atoms businesses challenge bits executives 02:35 Hiring executives with a builder mentality 06:52 Great executives never outgrow the details 08:05 How ciabatta bread revealed a core DoorDash issue 10:48 How executives can scale their own impact 14:22 One-size-fits-all management is a myth 19:01 Enduring business lessons from Jeff Bezos 20:56 “I was fired from Tinder after six months” 25:38 Why specializing too early is a leadership trap 27:41 Are competitive cultures essential for success? 31:00 Lessons from Amazon's hypergrowth 35:20 Why having industry experience can be a liability 38:46 Companies spend too much time on job interviews 40:19 The skills executives need for hypergrowth 43:34 Why AI will likely flatten organizations 45:20 Teaching COO 101: What it takes to be world-class 50:55 Why bottom-up goal setting kills ambition 55:29 How charismatic leaders help teams in tough times 58:23 The number-one sign of high-functioning executive teams 1:02:02 How first-time COOs can increase their chance of success

Ever wonder why some COOs quietly double revenue while others burn out cleaning up someone else's mess?Cameron Herold unpacks the “second in command” reality with Rick Marini, serial entrepreneur, private equity veteran, and former COO powerhouse at iconic brands like Grindr. They dive into the realities most leaders dodge: gutting toxic teams, the cost of misaligned culture, and the real career advantage of NOT being CEO. You'll get the battle-tested playbook for earning team trust, breaking through stagnant growth, and building companies where A-players fight to stay.Miss this episode, and you risk leading a team that resents you, losing your top talent, or—worse—sleepwalking into irrelevance while your competition surges ahead. Listen now before your window to upgrade your influence and execution closes. This is unfiltered COO intelligence you won't find anywhere else.Timestamped Highlights15:05 – How do you fix a company doing $100M with a 1.8-star Glassdoor? The turnaround playbook starts here.17:15 – Three straight owners, one legendary LGBTQ brand: The wild truth about trust-building at Grindr20:08 – Held hostage for a million? Why Rick Marini and team had to moderate user content—and what it taught the company21:04 – The one line that made an exec break down in the NYSE lobby, and how you really know your team would run through walls for you25:16 – A-players vs. B-players: The uncomfortable signs you're settling, and how to actually spot (and hire) difference-makers31:08 – Do you really have the right COO? How private equity calls BS on CEO/COO dynamics42:00 – With AI moving this fast, how do you NOT get blindsided? The war room approach to offense vs. defense46:06 – Mentorship, “work from home,” and why Gen Z will lap you if you hide behind ZoomAbout the GuestRick Marini is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Catapult Capital and the Co-Founder, President and COO of Rails, and a renowned operator, investor, and board leader with over 25 years scaling and transforming businesses. Previously CEO/COO at Grindr and Rails, Rick specializes in high-stakes turnarounds, talent strategy, and innovative culture design for tech and consumer brands.

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Are you tired of chaotic operations, burned-out teams, and the relentless pressure to execute big visions without breaking yourself in the process? In this can't-miss fan favorite episode, Cameron Herold goes deep with Griff Long, former COO of Orangetheory Fitness, a leader who's transformed personal growth and business results at some of America's top brands. If you're a second-in-command, exhausted by firefighting and silo wars, this conversation will shake up your playbook. Griff shares battle-tested leadership secrets, why people (not processes) matter most, and how data-driven innovation is gripping the fitness world.Skip another mediocre “growth” podcast. Listen now to avoid the #1 pain point for COOs: stagnant teams, missed opportunities, and burnout. This is your backstage pass to proven strategies and exclusive insights you won't get anywhere else.Timestamped Highlights[00:00] – Why this episode is a fan-favorite (and why you need it now)[00:28] – Griff's devastating rookie mistake and how it reshaped his approach[01:24] – The “double threat” that got Griff hired at Orangetheory[03:09] – The surprising science and secrets behind Orangetheory's addictively sticky workouts[09:33] – Griff's golden thread technique for obliterating silos and boosting buy-in[13:00] – Why running corporate-owned studios is Orangetheory's secret weapon[16:02] – How Griff rebuilt the org chart and what every COO should copy[19:20] – Laser focus vs. death by a thousand cuts: How to avoid competitive distraction[25:19] – Griff's top-three leadership lessons (and the #1 thing he'd tell his 22-year-old self)[34:08] – The red/yellow/green “traffic light” playbook for direct reports and leadership developmentAbout the GuestGriff Long is the former COO of Orangetheory Fitness, blending 25+ years of hands-on leadership with a passion for measurable growth and elite team culture. Known for scaling fitness giants like PureBar and SoulCycle, Griff has rebuilt teams, crushed operational bottlenecks, and championed transformations using data and heart. He's a US Triathlon Coach, a Six Sigma Green Belt, and a master at developing people before processes—essential context for any COO facing existential growth pains.

Ever wondered why so many remote teams fall apart while others scale to $100M and beyond… without burning out? This episode is a raw, practical look at exactly what it takes to build and lead a remote-first organization that actually works, not just in theory, but in the trenches.Cameron Herold sits down with Ryan Montgomery, COO of ClickFunnels, to expose the real playbook behind thriving distributed teams, rapid-fire decision making, relentless innovation, and building systems that keep a visionary CEO's wildest ideas on track. You'll hear the battle-tested culture moves, hiring decisions, and frameworks that eliminated chaos as ClickFunnels vaulted from scrappy startup to industry king.Don't let unpredictable growth, relentless tech changes, or a “too many ideas” CEO destroy your progress! Listen now for exclusive, battle-proven insights you won't get on any other COO podcast. Miss this conversation and risk getting left behind chasing hacks instead of building something legendary.Timestamped Highlights[00:00] – How a rejected idea turned into a $100M phenomenon[02:35] – The radical decision that forever changed ClickFunnels' growth[04:28] – Why most teams struggle with remote culture—and the proven fix[09:55] – The secret to keeping a visionary CEO happy without burning out your team[13:39] – What to throw away from your last company if you want to survive hypergrowth[18:44] – How ClickFunnels keeps employee turnover shockingly low[25:31] – The Go Meeting: an addiction for solving obstacles at lightning speed[32:06] – When and why “killing sacred cows” saved the company[41:03] – What Ryan wishes he'd known before leading thousands through explosive changeAbout the GuestRyan Montgomery is the Former Chief Operating Officer at ClickFunnels, where he's been instrumental in scaling the company from a small startup to a global, remote-first powerhouse serving nearly 100,000 customers. A seasoned software engineer and relentless problem solver, Ryan is celebrated for building high-performance teams, architecting resilient systems, and distilling visionary energy into repeatable growth engines.

Join W. Sean Ford, CEO and Co-Founder of XSY (pronounced “eksy”), in an in-depth conversation with Gary Fowler as they explore the rapidly evolving world of blockchain, crypto yield, and institutional digital asset adoption. Discover how XSY is simplifying access to crypto yield for institutions, treasuries, and family offices — and why stable assets are becoming the catalyst for liquidity, TVL growth, and real economic activity across blockchain ecosystems.

Send us a textWhat if the greatest obstacle in your leadership journey isn't the market, your team, or your circumstances—but the enemy within?In this powerful episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, host Jennifer Loehding sits down with Darin Newbold, former COO, Army National Guard captain, and certified Enneagram & Purpose Factor coach, to unpack the turning point that changed everything: the moment he realized the real roadblock to growth was himself.Darin shares the shift that helped him recognize his own patterns, step into deeper self-awareness, and develop the tools he now uses to help others discover purpose, regulate emotions, and lead with clarity. From confronting imposter syndrome to transforming internal pressure into purpose, this conversation will inspire you to look inward and lead differently.What You'll Learn in This Episode:✅ How to recognize and overcome self-sabotage as a leader✅ The moment Darin realized the real enemy was in the mirror✅ The Bold GPS Framework for aligning identity and direction✅ Why self-awareness is the foundation of effective leadership✅ How the Enneagram can reveal blind spots and emotional triggers✅ Tools for managing emotional activation and reframing internal pressure✅ Daily mindfulness practices to build courage, clarity, and emotional stability✅ What it really means to redefine success and build a lasting legacyWhether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, coach, or team leader, this conversation will help you lead yourself first so you can lead others with authenticity and impact. If you've ever struggled with inner resistance, uncertainty, or the pressure to perform, this episode will give you frameworks, language, and tools to grow from the inside out.Connect with Darin Newbold:

Fast fashion has taken over the fashion industry, but is less expensive, trendy clothing really worth the purchase? Those who say to “stop” argue fast fashion harms the environment in many ways and exploits workers in countries with lax regulations. Those who say “keep shopping” argue it's up to shoppers to choose, as fast fashion offers affordable options, supports jobs, and boosts local economies. Now we debate: Fast Fashion: Shop or Stop?  Arguing Stop: Kenneth Pucker, Former COO of Timberland; Professor at The Fletcher School at Tufts University   Arguing Shop: Katherine Mangu-Ward, Editor-in-Chief at Reason    Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates  Visit OpentoDebate.org to watch more insightful debates.   Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed on our curated weekly debates, dynamic live events, and educational initiatives.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today I'm joined by Jack Hollis, former COO of Toyota Motor North America. We unpack his 30-year journey helping Toyota become the #1 car brand in America, why he walked away at the top, and what he's planning next. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Uber for Business - With Central, you can request a ride on behalf of your customers even if they don't have the Uber app. If you're ready to reduce the costs associated with maintaining shuttles and limit the liability of loaner vehicles, it's time to partner with Uber. Visit t.uber.com/CDGauto today 2. Wrench - Want to boost your gross profits by selling prepaid maintenance, without a service center? This new offering levels the playing field between independents like me and the big dealers. Wrench TotalCare lets you offer mobile maintenance plans—oil changes, tire rotations, even brakes—all done at your customer's home. Your customers get convenience. You get more revenue on every deal. And if you're using DealerCenter, it's already built into your workflow for seamless upsells. Not on DealerCenter? No problem. Visit @ WrenchTotalCare.com and start earning on every deal today. 3. Lotlinx - Get the best possible market advantage on every vehicle transaction. Optimize operations and boost profits using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Learn more @ https://lotlinx.com/ Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cdgpartner.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3Suismu⁠ Topics: 00:50 How did Jack's early life shape him? 05:43 What defined Jack's Toyota career beginnings? 12:28 How will dealerships evolve in future? 19:26 What personal values drive Jack's leadership? 25:55 Key lessons from 33-year career 27:51 How Toyota achieved record profits? 29:33 How regulations impact car buyers? 36:34 What core values build success? 49:30 What's next for Jack Hollis? Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://news.dealershipguy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CDG Jobs ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CDG Recruiting ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My Socials: X ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠x.com/GuyDealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/cardealershipguy/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@guydealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠threads.net/@cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Everything else ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

"Whatever God has called you to do, He has empowered you to do!" These encouraging words of Dr. Jennifer Holloran, President and CEO of American Bible Society were spoken at her Keynote Address on 316 Day 2025 in Orlando, Florida.She explained how translation errors hurt Scripture engagement. She then spoke about the ESV correction of Genesis 3:16 and how it was necessary to correct their previous translation of Genesis 3:16.Former COO of Wycliffe USA, she focuses in on SCRIPTURE ENGAGEMENT.Go deeper? Enroll in a Tru School Workshop. Monday evening April 20 at 7:30 p.m. (Central) take the Back to Eden Workshop on 1 Timothy 2:8-3:16. Tru316.com/Workshop or email Mimi@Tru316.com The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the verse of Genesis 3:16. The Tru316 Message is that “God didn't curse Eve (or Adam) or limit woman in any way.” Once Genesis 3:16 is made clear the other passages on women and men become clear too. You are encouraged to access the episodes of Seasons 1-11 of The Eden Podcast for teaching on the seven key passages on women and men. Are you a reader? We invite you to get from Amazon the four books by Bruce C. E. Fleming in The Eden Book Series (Tru316.com/trubooks). Would you like to support the work of the Tru316 Foundation? You can become a Tru Partner here: www.Tru316.com/partner

SummaryWhat does it take to lead an organization through a responsible and strategic closure? In this episode, I speak with Amy Miller-Taylor, Executive Director of Global Integrity, about her experience navigating the complex decision to wind down an organization while ensuring its legacy, people, and resources were safeguarded. We explore the financial and strategic challenges that led to this decision, the leadership lessons Amy learned, and how organizations can approach closure as an intentional and thoughtful process rather than a last resort.Amy's BioExecutive Director of Global Integrity, an organization focused on open governance and anti-corruption.Former COO of the National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International.Advocate for responsible leadership transitions and sustainable organizational change.Experienced in global development, governance, and nonprofit management.We Discuss:Facing financial realities early on: How Amy quickly recognized the urgent need for a new business model upon stepping into leadership.The role of transparency in leadership: Why erring on the side of over-communication helped maintain trust and morale among staff.Navigating financial and grant structures: The complexities of nonprofit funding and how the fine print of grants can influence an organization's survival.Seeking external counsel: How a small group of peer advisors helped Amy evaluate alternative business models and ensure the decision to close was strategic, not reactive.Ensuring an ethical and responsible wind-down: The steps Global Integrity took to transition programs, preserve resources, and document key learnings for the sector.Supporting staff during closure: The importance of providing job placement support and ensuring employees had access to career transition resources.The administrative side of closure: Legal, financial, and operational considerations when dissolving a nonprofit.Shifting power in practice: How Global Integrity's approach of handing over program leadership to local partners in prior years eased the transition.The emotional weight of closing an organization: Amy's reflections on the psychological toll and how she found meaning in the process.Why ending well allows for new beginnings: The importance of reframing closure as part of an organization's legacy rather than a failure.Quotes:“Closing well was more important than a last-ditch effort to make it work.”“Our efforts toward a responsible wind-down, shifting power, and advancing Global Integrity's mission could have been more impactful if we had embraced the idea of a strategic ending earlier.”Resources:Read Amy's reflections on some aspects of Global Integrity's ending

Leading mobile gaming experts break down everything you need to know about Mobile Measurement Partners (MMPs) in 2025. Get insider perspectives from AppsFlyer, Wildcard Games, and industry veterans on when to use MMPs, how much they really cost, and where the industry is heading. Perfect for mobile game developers, UA managers, and studio executives looking to optimize their marketing strategy and understand the evolving role of MMPs in today's privacy-first environment. OUTLINE: 00:00 - Introduction & Overview 03:43 - What is an MMP? Core Functions Explained 05:28 - SDK Integration Benefits 08:02 - Attribution & Performance Tracking 12:24 - Impact of IDFA Deprecation 16:32 - When Do Studios Need an MMP? 24:42 - Cost Breakdown for Studios 27:54 - Self-Attributing Networks (SANs) 32:45 - Working with Multiple Ad Networks 38:59 - Creative Optimization & AI Tools 43:08 - Data Clean Rooms & Privacy 51:09 - Open Source MMP Projects 53:52 - Future Trends in Mobile Marketing 57:47 - Industry Changes & Consolidation 1:01:02 - Final Thoughts & Recommendations SPEAKERS: ✅ Josh Chandley. Co-founder and COO at WildCard Games. ✅ Joseph Kim. CEO at Lila Games. ✅ Brian Murphy. Head of Gaming and New Product Strategy at AppsFlyer. ✅ James O'Claire. Former COO at Bubbleye. Founder Open Attribution. For links and additional info go to Gamemakers.com

In this episode, Mark Davis, Adjunct Professor at the Forsyth Institute and former COO of the Miami Cancer Institute, shares his journey in operational turnarounds, driving patient satisfaction, and fostering a culture of excellence. Join this engaging discussion on the evolving challenges in healthcare and how strategic discipline and cultural alignment can lead to transformative success.

In this episode, Mark Davis, Adjunct Professor at the Forsyth Institute and former COO of the Miami Cancer Institute, shares his journey in operational turnarounds, driving patient satisfaction, and fostering a culture of excellence. Join this engaging discussion on the evolving challenges in healthcare and how strategic discipline and cultural alignment can lead to transformative success.

In this episode, Mark Davis, Adjunct Professor at the Forsyth Institute and former COO of the Miami Cancer Institute, shares his journey in operational turnarounds, driving patient satisfaction, and fostering a culture of excellence. Join this engaging discussion on the evolving challenges in healthcare and how strategic discipline and cultural alignment can lead to transformative success.

Send us a textIn episode 230 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Cameron Herold, Founder of COO Alliance & Second In Command Podcast, as he discusses the power of podcasts as a marketing tool and how he has leveraged his own show to build his brand and connect with industry leaders.Tune in this engaging conversation filled with valuable insights and practical advice for entrepreneurs and business leaders alike!TIMESTAMPS[00:03:09] Fractional C-level executives.[00:05:21] Fractional CFO business growth.[00:08:40] Building a brand through podcasting.[00:12:29] Podcasting as a business vehicle.[00:14:43] Testing guest hosts on podcast.[00:20:06] Walking each other home.[00:20:47] Enjoy the journey together.QUOTES"It takes a lot of work to get to the night before you become the overnight success." - Cameron Herold“I often tell people when I'm asked, you should continue doing what you're doing and maybe double down on it.” - Sebastian Rusk"Enjoy the journey and take care of the people that you get to have it with because it's a pretty cool journey." - Cameron Herold==========================Need help launching your podcast?Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY!PodcastLaunchLabNow.com==========================SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSSebastian RuskInstagram: Instagram.com/PodcastsSUCKFacebook: Facebook.com/sruskLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLabCameron HeroldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameron_herold_cooallianceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cameronheroldLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronherold/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secondincommandpodcastWEBSITESCameron Herold: https://cameronherold.com/COO Alliance: https://cooalliance.com/==========================PAYING RENT? Earn airlines when you do with the Bilt Rewards MastercardAPPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474

Leadership in technology and operations requires a strategic focus on scaling businesses, empowering teams, and driving innovation. Today's guest, Richard Lennox, exemplifies these qualities as he shares his journey from leading Skyscanner through rapid growth to scaling healthcare innovation at Current Health.Richard Lennox is an experienced technologist and business leader. As Senior Director at Skyscanner, he led the company's engineering and operations teams through a pivotal period of scaling, focusing on high-performance teams and continuous delivery. After Skyscanner's successful exit, Richard transitioned to COO at Current Health, where he helped scale the business, focusing on home healthcare delivery through technology. His leadership experience spans multiple industries, making him a valuable mentor and guide for those navigating startup growth and innovation.In this episode, host Barry O'Reilly invites Richard to discuss his journey, from his early days at Skyscanner to his role at Current Health. Richard provides insights into scaling startups, the importance of data-driven decision-making, and the operational challenges of growing high-performance teams.Key Takeaways:Customer Value at the Core: Richard emphasizes the importance of focusing on delivering customer value in all areas of business, whether in technology or healthcare. Customer needs should drive product development and operational strategies.Scaling High-Performance Teams: Richard discusses how growing from small teams to larger, cross-functional squads allowed for better alignment with business goals at Skyscanner. He shares the challenges and successes of implementing a squad model to foster accountability and autonomy within teams.Rapid Decision-Making: Making fast decisions and knowing when to reverse them is critical to maintaining agility in a growing company. Richard stresses the importance of empowering teams to make decisions based on data and customer outcomes.Holistic Leadership: Transitioning from a function-specific mindset to a broader business operations perspective allowed Richard to lead with a focus on scaling the entire organization, not just the technology function.Additional Insights:Empowering Teams through Data: Richard highlights the value of real-time data in empowering teams to make informed decisions. At Skyscanner, instrumentation of key metrics allowed teams to focus on customer outcomes and make data-driven decisions at scale.Transitioning from Tech Leadership to Business Leadership: Richard's journey from Senior Director at Skyscanner to COO at Current Health showcases the evolution from technical leadership to overseeing broader business operations. He reflects on the mindset shift required to focus on business outcomes over functional expertise.The Future of Healthcare at Home: Richard shares insights into the growing importance of delivering healthcare in the home environment, using technology to monitor patients remotely and operationalizing care at home programs. This innovation is essential for reducing the burden on hospitals and improving patient outcomes.Episode Highlights:00:00 - Download free innovation...

My guest for Episode #515 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Jim Morgan, senior advisor at Lean Enterprise Institute and a board member at Adrian Steel. Jim's most recent industry experience was as Chief Operating Officer at Rivian, an electric vehicle manufacturer. Episode page with video, transcript, and more He was previously a guest in Episode 109 back in 2011. Before joining Rivian, Jim spent a little over ten years at Ford Motor Company. He began by leading the development of the Global Product Development System (GPDS).  He then served the last nine years as Director of Global Body and SBU Engineering and Tooling operations, where he and his team contributed to the company's historic, product-led revitalization under then-CEO Alan Mulally.    Prior to Ford, Jim served as Vice President of Operations at Troy Design and Manufacturing (TDM), a tier-one global automotive supplier of engineering services, prototype tools, and low to medium-volume production parts and subassemblies.  Jim holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Michigan, where his original research into Product Development won two Shingo Prizes for Research Excellence. In addition, he co-authored (with Professor Jeffrey Liker) the award-winning books The Toyota Product Development System (2006) and Designing the Future (2018).  Sign up for the LEI Design Brief Newsletter We'll dive into his incredible journey, from his time at Ford, where he led the development of their global product system, to his work at Rivian, helping to shape the future of electric vehicles. Jim shares valuable lessons learned along the way, especially around integrating lean principles into product and process development. We also talk about how embracing risk and learning from mistakes can fuel innovation. Questions, Notes, and Highlights: Lean Origin Story: What's your lean origin story, and how did you get introduced to lean thinking? Product Development vs. Production: Can you explain the difference between product development and production systems? Rivian Involvement: How and when did you get involved with Rivian, and what drew you to the company? Challenges at Rivian: What were the major challenges and opportunities as Rivian evolved from concept to production? Recruiting for Rivian: How did you recruit talent for Rivian, and what was the mix of automotive and non-automotive experience? Rivian's Product Strategy: How did Rivian's product strategy differ from other electric vehicle manufacturers like Tesla? Culture Development: How did Rivian focus on building its own culture and operating system from the ground up? Learning from Mistakes: How did Rivian's culture embrace learning from mistakes, and how was that risk tolerance cultivated? Ford and Alan Mulally's Leadership: How did Alan Mulally's leadership at Ford influence your thinking on surfacing and solving problems? Board Involvement: What has your experience been like as a board member at Adrian Steel, and how does it differ from your previous roles? LEI Learning Groups: Can you tell us about the LEI Product and Process Development Learning Group and how companies collaborate and learn together? Designing the Future: What's the central message of your book Designing the Future, and who is the target audience? Agile and Lean Integration: How are you integrating agile and lean practices, especially in product and software development? Key Topics: Jim's introduction to lean via The Machine That Changed the World. Differences between lean product development and lean production systems. Jim's role at Rivian and the company's approach to electric vehicle manufacturing. Rivian's unique culture and the importance of building the “Rivian Way.” Challenges in launching new vehicles and managing diverse teams. Importance of learning from failure and embracing risk at Rivian. Lessons from Alan Mulally's leadership style at Ford. Jim's board experience at Adrian Steel and how it differs from operational leadership. Collaborative learning through LEI's Product and Process Development Learning Group. The integration of agile and lean principles for better hardware-software development alignment. The podcast is brought to you by Stiles Associates, the premier executive search firm specializing in the placement of Lean Transformation executives. With a track record of success spanning over 30 years, it's been the trusted partner for the manufacturing, private equity, and healthcare sectors. Learn more. This podcast is part of the #LeanCommunicators network. 

Thanks for joining me on the Being Beautifully Honest channel! Leave a comment, like & subscribe for more and check out my other videos.Your beautiful skin is waiting at www.inezelizabethbeauty.com and enter the code PERFECT10 for 10% off your first order! Get THE BEST EYELASH STRIPS here! https://temptinglashes.com Get your long-lasting roses rose at Rose Forever shop: $20 off discount code: Honest20https://bit.ly/3CxENWX Get your Byte Aligners For a Discount of $100 off and 75% off an impression kit! http://fbuy.me/v/ewill_1 Build your credit and earn reward points with your debit card! Check it out and you'll get 50,000 points ($50) if you sign up: https://extra.app/r/ELZABG2EGV... Join me on my other platforms!WEBSITE: WWW.BEINGBEAUTIFULLYHONEST.COMPODCAST: bit.ly/thebbhpcastSUBSCRIBE TO MY OTHER CHANNEL AT bit.ly/ytcmobeautyTHE BEING BEAUTIFULLY HONEST PODCAST DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this video and on The Being Beautifully Honest Podcast Youtube Channel are just that, opinions and views. All topics are for entertainment purposes only! All commentary is Alleged.COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER UNDER SECTION 107 OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1976, ALLOWANCE IS MADE FOR "FAIR USE" FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING, SCHOLARSHIP, AND RESEARCH. FAIR USE IS A USE PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT STATUTE THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE BE INFRINGINGBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/being-beautifully-honest-podcast--2633173/support.

As the US works to hammer out requirements for sustainable aviation fuel tax credits, the potential for the airline industry to open a huge new market for oil seeds has watchers in the sustainability space wondering what's next. Will the opportunity for agtech to provide producers with the tools they need to meet production requirements and prove sustainability credentials be substantial?The sustainable aviation fuel market is evolving rapidly, and we wanted to know more. This week, our guest is Cris Handel, Global Sustainability Officer at Valent Biosciences, Fractional COO at New West Genetics, and Former COO at Covercress. For more information and resources, visit our website. The information in this post is not investment advice or a recommendation to invest. It is general information only and does not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should read the information memorandum and seek financial advice from a professional financial adviser. Whilst we believe Information is correct, no warranty of accuracy, reliability or completeness.

Alex Edelson is the Founder and General Partner of Slipstream Investors. Before starting Slipstream, he worked at QED Investors, a top fintech-focused venture capital firm with $4.3 billion in assets under management. Alex joined as Nigel Morris's Chief of Staff and became the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. He previously worked at a fintech startup and spent seven years practicing law. Alex holds a J.D. and B.A. from the University of Michigan.   You can learn more about: How LPs evaluate emerging managers How to build a successful VC fund Portfolio construction, thesis building, and fund strategy ===================== YouTube: @GraceGongCEO Newsletter: @SmartVenture LinkedIn: @GraceGong TikTok: @GraceGongCEO IG: @GraceGongCEO Twitter: @GraceGongGG ===================== Join the SVP fam with your host Grace Gong. In each episode, we are going to have conversations with some of the top investors, superstar founders, as well as well-known tech executives in silicon valley. We will have a coffee chat with them to learn their ways of thinking and actionable tips on how to build or invest in a successful company.

We're cracking open the "chicken industry" egg and breaking down why it's vital to care about the chickens we're eating. Host John Robert Sutton speaks with Matthew Wadiak (Co-founder and Former COO of Blue Apron, Former Founder/CEO of Cooks Venture, and Board Member at Goodwill International) to help us better understand one the most eaten protein in the world, chicken, and how to make better decisions around its consumption. We learn what the difference is between a free range chicken and an industrial chicken, why it's dangerous to continue to give chickens antibiotics, and how important wild foraging is for chickens and land. We also learn many usable takeaways from Matthew including how to take steps to ensure we're eating high-quality chicken and what to look for when purchasing eggs. Matthew expands on other related subjects such as: why it's increasingly dangerous that the people running agriculture don't understand agriculture, what it means to have 60% of our biggest GDP crop being used to make ethanol, how the private equity community can get involved in a more positive way, and why food buyers and cooks have a responsibility to know where the food they serve is coming from. This episode is not meant to scare us, but to help us make better and more informed decisions when buying something that's going to go inside of our bodies. As Matthew says, we are not what we eat, we are what we eat eats. -- The views expressed by guests of CurtCo Media podcasts do not represent that of CurtCo Media. Executive Producers: AJ Moseley and Stuart Halperin Editing: AJ Moseley Marketing: Catrin Skaperdas Music: Jenny G

We're cracking open the "chicken industry" egg and breaking down why it's vital to care about the chickens we're eating.Host John Robert Sutton speaks with Matthew Wadiak (Co-founder and Former COO of Blue Apron, Former Founder/CEO of Cooks Venture, and Board Member at Goodwill International) to help us better understand one the most eaten protein in the world, chicken, and how to make better decisions around its consumption.We learn what the difference is between a free range chicken and an industrial chicken, why it's dangerous to continue to give chickens antibiotics, and how important wild foraging is for chickens and land. We also learn many usable takeaways from Matthew including how to take steps to ensure we're eating high-quality chicken and what to look for when purchasing eggs.Matthew expands on other related subjects such as: why it's increasingly dangerous that the people running agriculture don't understand agriculture, what it means to have 60% of our biggest GDP crop being used to make ethanol, how the private equity community can get involved in a more positive way, and why food buyers and cooks have a responsibility to know where the food they serve is coming from.This episode is not meant to scare us, but to help us make better and more informed decisions when buying something that's going to go inside of our bodies. As Matthew says, we are not what we eat, we are what we eat eats.--The views expressed by guests of CurtCo Media podcasts do not represent that of CurtCo Media.This season of Foods That Matter is presented by Watkins.Executive Producers: AJ Moseley and Stuart HalperinEditing: AJ MoseleyMarketing: Catrin SkaperdasMusic: Jenny GSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Eskom COO Jan Oberholzer delved into the intricacies of Eskom's challenges and potential solutions during a dynamic Q&A session at the BNC#6 conference in Hermanus. From regional energy strategies to financial hurdles and personal reflections on leadership, Oberholzer's insights shed light on the complex landscape of South Africa's energy sector and the ongoing efforts to navigate its complexities.

In this curated episode of the Revenue Builders Podcast, John McMahon and John Kaplan on the Revenue Builders podcast as they dive into the intricate world of churn with special guest Allison Pickens. Former COO of Gainsight, Allison shares her insights into scaling a company and understanding the nuanced reasons behind customer departures. From measuring churn metrics to the importance of responding to external factors, this episode provides valuable lessons for businesses aiming to enhance customer success and retention.KEY TAKEAWAYS[00:00:54] Superficial Understanding of Churn Causes: Alison discusses how some companies may view churn too superficially, attributing it to external factors like a change in company leadership or losing to a competitor.[00:01:44] Strategic Response to Churn: Emphasizing the importance of responding appropriately to churn events and considering them as opportunities rather than inevitable losses.[00:02:48] Honest Evaluation: Encouraging companies to be honest about what aspects of their operations can be improved and aligning strategies with company goals.HIGHLIGHT QUOTES[00:00:54] "One way in which they might think about it too superficially is they might note things, root causes that are outside of their control."[00:01:44] "When your customer gets acquired by another company, that is not an obvious churn or like an inevitable churn reason. It might be an opportunity to expand your deployment to the larger company."[00:02:48] "What's important is just being honest with yourself about what you can improve and what you can based on the strategy of your company at the time."Listen to the full episode with Allison Pickens through this link:https://revenue-builders.simplecast.com/episodes/mastering-the-art-of-customer-success-with-allison-pickensCheck out John McMahon's book here:Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/1K7DDC4Check out Force Management's Ascender platform here: https://my.ascender.co/Ascender/

"Technology is an amazing enabler; it is people who are the key to success in distributed work."” -Sheryl Sandberg, Former COO of Meta Ever envisioned leading your team effortlessly while sporting cozy slippers? Rachel Gogos turned this dream into reality when she founded The brandiD from the comfort of her home in 2007. Embark on Rachel's inspiring journey into remote work, a legacy spanning 17 years. The brandiD has seamlessly navigated the recent surge in remote work, emerging as a leader in the field. Here's your chance to delve into the intricacies of remote team management:

We're going behind the scenes with Bossbabe's former COO, Marissa Liesen. This powerhouse businesswoman turned entrepreneur is dropping her hottest tips + tea. We dive into her time at Bossbabe why she left to start her journey flying solo, + how she navigated the transition out all while, keeping our team culture thriving. Tune in to get our specific advice for honing your management skills, hiring a right-hand, and reaching that next level of success. HIGHLIGHTS The biggest lessons Marissa learned during her time as COO at Bossbabe + why she decided to leave. How to hone your management skills as a leader with open communication and feedback. How Marissa kept the team culture stable while navigating her transition out. What to look for when hiring your right-hand + calling out the red flags to be wary of. The most common causes that hold people back from scaling further. RESOURCES + LINKS Join The Société: The Place to Build A Freedom-Based Business Apply for a Free Strategy Session with Marissa Liesen Boost the health benefits of your coffee + more. Save 25% off with code: BOSSBABE at forwellness.com/bossbabe Try Notion AI for FREE - go to notion.com/bossbabe FOLLOW bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Natalie Ellis: @iamnatalie Marissa Liesen: @marissaliesen

On this episode of 10x Your Team with Cam & Otis, the Founder of 8 Figure Firm Consulting, Luis Scott, joins the show to discuss habits, leadership, and the business of law.  What can baseball superstitions teach us about mental habits?  Why is dropping ego so important to leading properly?  And how do your beliefs shape your odds of success in entrepreneurship?  Luis, Camden, and Otis dive into all this and much more in this fantastic episode.More About Luis:Luis Scott is a highly respected attorney, author, sought-after speaker, and dynamic entrepreneur who has profoundly impacted both the legal and business realms.  As the Former COO and Managing Partner of a multi 8 Figure Firm, Luis founded 8 Figure Firm Consulting to help other businesses achieve the same success he had in his 20 years in the legal world.  Luis has achieved remarkable success while continuously embodying an entrepreneurial spirit.  With an impressive career spanning over two decades, Luis' role as a managing partner guided numerous families through the complexities of the legal system with unwavering dedication.  Founding 8 Figure Firm Consulting, Luis revolutionized the legal profession by empowering fellow legal professionals to optimize and expand their practices, achieving unprecedented success in yearly predictable revenue and beyond.  As the former COO and Managing Partner of a large law firm, Luis exemplifies entrepreneurial excellence, passionately advocating for clients while fostering a culture of innovation.  A captivating speaker and sought-after thought leader, Luis Scott inspires audiences with both legal wisdom and the mindset required to thrive as entrepreneurs in the legal landscape.Luis Scotthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-scott-bader-law/https://www.facebook.com/8figurefirmhttps://www.instagram.com/luisscottjr/https://www.instagram.com/8figurefirm/https://www.youtube.com/@luisscottjr

In this episode I am joined by Nikos Psaltopoulos. Niko is the founder of Peoplekind and Bureaux Media. He's also a super proud StartUp Grind Ambassador advocating and supporting entrepreneurs globally. His non-linear career journey has seen him go from journalism to a leadership role at Abbott, a multinational pharmaceutical company, before becoming a corporate rebel and joining the startup community. He was also Head of Sales & Innovation for Brand Collective in Australia + New Zealand and then assumed the Athens based role of COO at MarineTraffic - helping transform shipping tech.  After six years and a successful exit, Niko is now COO at Shipeezi and working as an Advisor to a number of startups including Cyprus based The Mighty Kitchen. You can find him somewhere between US + Europe + Australia, speaking at conferences and events. You can learn more about Nikos at www.nikospsaltopoulos.com. - GreeceChats Podcast is brought to your by The Greek Mortgage Guy, Savvas Fetfatsidis. Let Savvas help you get pre-approved for a mortgage today! Visit www.rate.com/savvas - GreeceChats Podcast is available on all podcast platforms, you can follow the podcasts instagram page at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@greecechatspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also watch the video edition of this episode on YouTube at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@iamgreece⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this special episode, we look back at some of the most human stories and the hardest truths from series one of This is Real Leadership. From how you ask a co-founder to leave, to one reason Steve Jobs was so successful, we've been finding out what real leadership looks like today. And it's all here – the wow-yeah and the heck-no. Looking back across our previous seven episodes are two distinguished commentators. Sandra Sieber is Professor of Entrepreneurship at IESE Business School, one of the world's best business schools. Sebastian Reiche is Professor of Managing People in Organisations at IESE Business School. IESE was ranked No.1 in the world for six years running by the Financial Times. In this episode, Sandra and Sebastian discuss: How to fail right. (01:48)Is leadership as easy as pie? Or Pi? (05:25)How to tell better stories and build stronger business cultures (13:58)What really is real leadership today? (27:10) Featuring quotes from: Ibukun Awosika – Former Chair, First Bank of Nigeria. NED, Cadbury Plc. One of the original dragons on the African version of Dragon's Den, author, fellow of the African Leadership Initiative and Aspen Global Leadership Network, and Forbes “Chairperson of the Year” award winner 2020. Geoffrey Moore – Advisor to the leaders of established high-tech enterprises. Most recently: Salesforce, Microsoft, and Google. And the author of several best-selling and hugely influential business books. Most notably: Crossing The Chasm. Elena Betés Novoa – Founder and CEO (2008-15) and Chair (2015-22), Rastreator. CEO, dide.org. Serial entrepreneur. Winner of the International Women's Entrepreneurial Challenge award in 2022. Forbes “Top 100 Most Creative”.  JJ Van Oosten – A serial digital transformationist, JJ has lead five large, complex and successful digital and omnichannel transformations at Rewe Group, Tesco, Travis Perkins, LEGO and Kingfisher.  Christina Janzer – Head of Research and Analytics, Slack. Armed with insights from Slack's global knowledge worker research – a survey of 10,000 desk workers – Christina says she wants to make work a little better every day. Arjen Schouten – Co-founder and Former COO cosmetics retailer Rituals, Arjen helped Rituals grow from zero to over 10,000 employees, 1000 stores and $1 billion in turnover. Florian Weiss – Former CEO, Jameda, one of the largest providers of software for the healthcare industry. Click IESE.edu/real-leadership/ for more Real Leadership content Want to keep up to date with the latest podcasts, leadership and career trends - subscribe to our newsletter. Connect with Professor Sandra Sieber  Connect with Professor Sebastian Reiche Email the podcast

P.M. Edition for Dec. 15. Jan Marsalek, the former COO of the now-defunct payment system Wirecard, is already wanted for $2 billion that went missing from the company's balance sheet. Now, intelligence officials suspect he had likely been a Russian agent for nearly a decade. Germany correspondent Bojan Pancevski has the story. And the Israeli military says it accidentally killed three Israeli hostages in Gaza. Plus, the U.S. homeless count surges 12%. Reporter Jon Kamp has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 134: Lior Tibon is former COO of TIDAL, and now co-founder of music financing platform Duetti, which aims to let smaller and mid-range artists sell part or all of their catalogue. He's got experience in both the investment and streaming sides of the industry and so we talk about two things that are distantly, yet directly, connected: the recently mooted artist-centric payment systems that divide up money to artists from streaming platforms in new ways – and the service that Duetti provides, giving artists another route to the money that their songs will make. Lior talks about who would benefit the most if an artist-centric system was widely rolled out – and whether it would please artist who have been calling for a fairer remuneration model. He also talks about Duetti's work, who they target, and how artists may use services like this to unlock value from songs alongside streaming income. Duetti – https://duetti.co Paul Oakenfold – https://www.youtube.com/@PaulOakenfoldVEVO ------

In this episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles' Laila Coffey speaks to Caroline Firstbrook, an award-winning people leader and former COO at Clifford Chance, an international law firm. Firstbrook shares a bit about her leadership journey, focusing on the skills and capabilities she needed to develop or add to her team at Clifford Chance. Regarding searching for talent, she shares her perspective on bringing talent in from outside the professional services industry and how she helped those individuals adapt. She also shares what changes she is proudest of during her time at Clifford Chance, and offers her insights on the long- and short-term impacts of AI and ChatGPT on the traditional law firm model, as well as what new skills and capabilities or ways of working together law firms will need to work effectively as AI influence grows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Erik and Jack are joined by Claire Hughes Johnson, former COO of Stripe—we go deep into the nuances of management that most start-ups don't learn fast enough. If you're looking for SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR or HIPAA compliance, head to Vanta: https://www.vanta.com/1000  --- SPONSORS: Are you building a business? If you're looking for SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR or HIPAA compliance, head to Vanta. Achieving compliance can actually unlock major growth for your company and build customer loyalty. Vanta automates up to 90% of Compliance work, getting you audit-ready in weeks instead of months and saving 85% of associated costs. 1 to 1000 listeners get $1000 off at: https://www.vanta.com/1000 Metaview is the AI assistant for interviewing. Metaview completely removes the need for recruiters and hiring managers to take notes during interviews—because their AI is designed to take world-class interview notes for you. Team builders at companies like Brex, Robinhood, Quora, and Replit say Metaview has changed the game—see the magic for yourself for free on your first 5 interviews: https://www.metaview.ai/1000 Pesto Tech is a hiring marketplace that makes finding great remote developers fast and easy. They use large language models to evaluate developers along dozens of parameters, including code quality, performance, and security. If you need to start hiring developers fast, all you have to do is answer 5 simple questions on their website: https://pesto.tech --- X / TWITTER: @chughesjohnson (Claire) @jaltma (Jack) @eriktorenberg (Erik Torenberg) @TurpentineMedia --- LINKS: Check our Claire's book, Scaling People, for more essential management know-hows: https://www.amazon.com/Scaling-People-Tactics-Management-Building/dp/1953953212 --- TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Episode Preview (01:23) How to fire well, quickly (07:02) How do you systematize the keeper test (10:55) Sponsor: Vanta (11:53) How to promote and reward great people (14:07) Building a malleable system for people at scale (15:30) Promoting vs. hiring exec talent (20:05) Communication architecture (25:31) How to set up teams for communication success (29:19) Sponsors: Metaview | Pesto Tech (31:00) On the fallacy of transparency (35:41) How to give direction well (39:17) What's critical to get right on performance management (43:02) How to set expectations (46:43) On reorgs and how to do them right RECOMMENDED PODCAST:  Every week investor and writer of the popular newsletter The Diff, Byrne Hobart, and co-host Erik Torenberg discuss today's major inflection points in technology, business, and markets – and help listeners build a diversified portfolio of trends and ideas for the future. Subscribe to “The Riff” with Byrne Hobart and Erik Torenberg: https://link.chtbl.com/theriff

In today's episode Trey Moser- Former COO of Crunch and Planet Fitness,  breaks down complex ideas into bite-sized, actionable insights that you can start implementing NOW. From boosting your brand awareness to keeping your doors swinging open with new memberships. 

It's time to welcome Founder, Chairman & CEO of the Capella Hotel Group, and Co-founder & Former COO of The Ritz-Carlton Group, Horst Schulze, to Linch with a Leader. In this episode, Mike and Horst dig into what it looks like to truly build and sustain excellence, no matter your industry. Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where you're invited to join the spiritual principles behind big success, with host Mike Linch.Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode: @linchwithaleaderPrefer just listening? SUBSCRIBE to the podcast here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dJfeLbApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcastFind show notes and more information at: www.mikelinch.comFollow for EVERYDAY leadership content and interaction:Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikelinchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikelinch/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.linch.75/JOIN US for a Sunday at NorthStar Church:www.northstarchurch.org / @nsckennesaw Follow Horst Schulze:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehorstschulze/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/horstschulze?s=20Website: https://horstschulze.com/Read Horst's book:Excellence Wins: https://a.co/d/6KWKUqp

David is reunited with former Manager and all around good dude Mike Fecht. Mike has come on to share his story of dealing with the grief, after the loss of his spouse Shani. He has written a book that chronicles his life after one phone called changed his life. This episode is dedicated to Shani Fecht and her brilliant spirit. Famous athletes and their agents. South Beach. After a tumultuous young adulthood, Mike Fecht finally found the job and life of his dreams. Managing a sports performance facility for some of the world's most famous athletes in South Florida, life was looking up for thirty-five-year-old Mike and his wife of eight years, Shani. Then during the process of relocating from Atlanta, Mike received a call that would change his life forever. His wife had been murdered in Atlanta. Dark depths of despair and rage consumed Mike. The grief was overwhelming. But in healing from her own mother's death, Shani left the blueprint for Mike to follow. At times it seemed as if she might just be throwing nuggets of clues from the other side. A regular yoga practice was one of Shani's final gifts to Mike. Although Mike avoided it for years, Shani convinced him to take up yoga a couple of years before her death. In his grief, the yoga mat became Mike's rabbit hole into a spiritual journey of healing, transformation and connection to his late wife. Mike let go of all he thought he knew to become something he never imagined. An Unlikely Yogi takes the reader through an at-times intense journey of grief and loss to hope, healing and recovery on the other side.------------------------------------------------------ “Mike has truly created a masterpiece! Doing what he does best: finding strength through the discomfort and creating calmness through the breath. An Unlikely Yogi empowers anyone who has gone through some form of trauma to keep flowing. It's an example of what we're capable of overcoming when inner work is our focus. Namaste.” Jelani Jenkins5-Year NFL VeteranFounder/CEO, Postseason"I cried, then I smiled. I cried some more, then I laughed. This beautiful memoir of hope after tragedy is something everyone can learn something from. Reading about the impact yoga had on Mike's life has inspired me to create my own yoga space in my home because of the powerful benefits." Shannon Furman7-Time Emmy Award-Winning Producer and Director With NFL Films “Mike's ability to feed life into others is a gift that has blessed my life wholeheartedly. Mike's story not only encourages others that have been through adversity, but also how to connect with your inner being. Through yoga and meditation, Mike has taught me to 'let it be.' Mike, I want to thank you, because what we did in Miami changed my life forever! Love the book and love what you stand for!" Jamar Taylor8-Year NFL Veteran "I've known Mike for a decade and have found his story and journey inspiring on many levels. Mike pushes himself to not only find his own path to peace but takes the time to help those around him in the process. Having the opportunity to get to know Mike has been a gift, and I look forward to following his growth for many years." Kathryn PetraliaCofounder and Chief Keeper, Keep FinancialCofounder and Former COO, Kabbage.comForbes Magazine Top 100 Most Influential Women in the World Link to the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Unlikely-Yogi-Grief-Post-Traumatic-Growth/dp/B0C9RWW3LX *******Mike's Ted Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPs9Et43rB0&t=7s --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recoverynuggetspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recoverynuggetspodcast/support

Cara Turano is the President and Executive Director of the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN), which helps entrepreneurs acquire capital to develop their businesses. As the Former COO of the Technology Association of Oregon, she has spent over 20 years in technology-related companies, including startups. As a non-profit executive and active community leader, Cara has been recognized as an Atlanta Business Chronicle 40 Under 40.   In this episode: Entrepreneurship is a rewarding process with opportunities for personal and financial freedom and relationship building. Yet, for many founders of emerging startups, access to capital is limited. How can you obtain adequate funding and invest in other startups to fuel systematic community growth? As an advocate for entrepreneurship and community leadership, Cara Turano understands that not all funding is accessible and requires a process-oriented approach to obtain. Therefore, it's essential to identify investors' priorities and align your vision with the appropriate financer. Cara recommends joining angel investing programs and networks to assess competition in the market, partner with multiple investment businesses, and invest in angel funds to give back to your community.  In this episode of Systems Simplified, Adi Klevit sits down with Cara Turano, President and Executive Director of the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network, to discuss how to obtain and create access to capital for startups. Cara shares processes for securing funding, how to unify entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds through networking, and how to systematize risk as an investor.

From a Hippie to Being Happy l The Life Altering Experiences of Mr Dilip Sharma, Former COO, Reliance Industries Ltd (London)Watch how Bhagawan brought a U-turn in the life of a teenager and recreated him to become a leader who made a difference in the lives of so many and found fulfilment by striving to live His message at every step of life's journey. Mr Dilip Sharma changed from being a hippie to becoming happy, after knowing Sri Sathya Sai Baba. He was called by Him in mysterious circumstances and Bhagawan even prophesied that one day he would be working for the richest man in the world. This is the fascinating story of a reluctant youngster being put on the Godward path and the huge difference it made in his life. Heart2Heart is a video series of interviews with devotees who share their deep and moving experiences, which have lead them to personal transformation. All our interviewees have been blessed by Sathya Sai Baba in innumerable ways, and we have specially requested them to record their stories in the studios of SSSMC, Prasanthi Nilayam.

Coco Brown is the Founder and CEO of Athena Alliance, an Executive-Education-As-A-Service platform helping women advance as founders, corporate executives, board members and investors. Athena's peer network, with its live and on-demand learning, networking, and coaching, has helped thousands of women, and brought more than 400 women to corporate boards. Former COO of Taos which sold to IBM, Coco has served on ten commercial and non-profit boards and advisory boards, and she's part of Nasdaq's Governance Insights Council, and is often called on to share guidance to the evolving focus and breadth of responsibility within the modern boardroom.

100 episodes of Operations! We are so grateful for the brilliant Operators who have been so generous with their time and their lessons on this show.After 100 episodes, we thought it was only fitting to look back at the top 10 lessons we've taken away from our guests, 5 from our first 50 episodes and 5 from the latest 50.So whether you've been with us from the beginning or you're just checking out Operations for the first time, you're getting the best of the best in this one.Our 10 lessons come from the following guests:Brett Queener, Partner at Bonfire Ventures (Episode 3)Sylvia Kainz, Director of Global Productivity Partnerships at Airbnb (Episode 9)Melanie Fellay, CEO and Co-founder at Spekit (Episode 26)Rachel Haley, CEO and Co-Founder at Clarus Designs (Episode 39)Karen Borchert, CEO and Founder at Alpaca (Episode 19)Allison Pickens, Former COO at Gainsight (Episode 72)Greg Callahan, Partner at Bain (Episode 73)Mallun Yen, Founder and CEO at The Operator Collective (Episode 74)Marcela Piñeros, Global Head of Sales Enablement at Stripe (Episode 77)Erol Toker, Founder and CEO at Truly.co (Episode 90)Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the pod with your friends! You can connect with Sean on Twitter @Seany_Biz.

Guest: Claire Hughes Johnson, author of Scaling People and Corporate Officer at StripeFormer Stripe COO Claire Hughes Johnson's new book, Scaling People, is not your typical business book: Informed by her experience scaling one of the most valuable private companies in the world, it's a tactical reference manual, “almost like a textbook,” aimed at helping managers wrestling with a variety of problems. And one of the big uniting themes is that, to solve anything, they're going to have to look inwards. “Leadership does not start with the other people in the room,” she says. “It starts with you ... if you don't know yourself, you are not gonna be very successful, because you have to understand your work style preferences, your habits, your blind spots.”In this episode, Claire and Joubin discuss in-demand books, Google pre-IPO, headcount as a proxy for success, paranoid mentality, self-driving cars, honoring commitments, the illusion of time, customer insights, “act like a founder,” asking for feedback, prioritizing and saying no, “steady Eddies,” imposter syndrome, fruit on the counter, layering titles, and making time for family.In this episode, we cover: Who should read Claire's new book, Scaling People, and how she expects them to read it (00:57) The challenges of building Stripe in its early days: “It was just consumed by it” (04:51) Why she left Google to become Stripe's COO, and what she did for them as the business was starting to take off (12:34) How Stripe hired the best people — including Claire — and how they could have done it even better (17:25) Leadership starts with self-awareness (26:05) Honest criticism that rocks your world, and taking feedback well (29:43) The “unauthorized guide” to working with Claire (36:18) Getting hired at Google by Sheryl Sandberg, and why Claire didn't follow her to Facebook (40:26) “Pushers and pullers,” a framework for working with top talent (46:43) What entrepreneurs can learn from Condoleezza Rice about impact, passion, and ability (58:33) Putting your (imperfect) expertise out into the world (01:02:03) Implementing Stripe's first performance feedback process, and why it still doesn't “do” titles (01:07:06) Having a life outside of work, and the “clarifying moment” of a surprise birthday party (01:15:26) Links: Buy Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building Connect with Claire Twitter LinkedIn Connect with Joubin Twitter LinkedIn Email: grit@kleinerperkins.com  Learn more about Kleiner Perkins This episode was edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm

Coco Brown is the Founder and CEO of Athena Alliance, an Executive-Education-As-A-Service platform helping women advance as founders, corporate executives, board members and investors. Athena's peer network, with its live and on-demand learning, networking, and coaching, has helped thousands of women, and brought more than 400 women to corporate boards. Former COO of Taos which sold to IBM, Coco has served on ten commercial and non-profit boards and advisory boards, and she's part of Nasdaq's Governance Insights Council, and is often called on to share guidance to the evolving focus and breadth of responsibility within the modern boardroom.

Selena Gomez may have burned a bridge with her kidney donor, Aaron Carter passed away at age 34, Rihanna put Johnny Depp in her Savage X Fenty show, Bella Poarch is divorcing her secret husband, and Elon Musk is following through on his promise to ruin Twitter. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter LINKS! Maybe we're all Try Guys? Reddit Post Rihanna's Cancelled Rihanna fans call for boycott of Savage x Fenty over Depp cameo Bella Poarch TikToker Bella Poarch Files For Divorce from Secret Husband Tyler Poarch Aaron Carter dies aged 34 Aaron Carter Dead at 34 Hillary Duff posts a tribute to Aaron Nick Carter's tribute to his brother Aaron's last interview: Aaron Carter on Kanye's Cancellation, Johnny Depp, His Personal Life & More (No Jumper Podcast) Francia and Selena Francis Raina finds out that Selena Gomez calls Taylor Swift her “only friend in the industry, comments on e! News post, and unfollows Selena Musk / Twitter layoffs and a bad first week at work  Elon posts rumors about Paul Pelosi, factchecked by his own platform Jack Dorsey says sorry. Former COO walks out  Advertisers leaving en mass, Brianna Wu breaks it down

Our guest is Sara Clemens, most recently COO of Twitch and former COO of Pandora. In this interview, we explore the nuances of the COO role, which can vary drastically across different companies. We cover: The three main COO archetypes and which sorts of folks are best suited for those roles. The tactical elements of being a COO, including Sara's advice for what good strategy actually looks like, and how to truly create a no-blame culture. Sara's lessons on keeping pace as a company doubles in size, including her tips on sketching out “decision rights.” Guidance for CEOs considering bringing on a COO to the executive suite. You can follow Sara on Twitter at @ClemensSara You can email us questions directly at review@firstround.com or follow us on Twitter @ twitter.com/firstround and twitter.com/brettberson Learn more about our sponsor, Cocoon, at meetcocooon.com

Tim Schurrer joins to discuss his new book, The Secret Society of Success. Tim is the longtime COO of StoryBrand and Business Made Simple, working with Donald Miller for a decade. Tim is a speaker, author, advisor, management expert and also host of the Build a Winning Team Podcast. We discuss the power of serving, why success looks different today, his advice to aspiring entrepreneurs, how to quit well and more. Plus, I give a summary of my recent London trip and lessons learned. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: Convoy of Hope—the trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters all around the world. Donate at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Right now, Convoy is helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more—all through partnering with local churches. To donate, visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate. And, Vive Media—unlimited creative services for your church or non-profit at http://vivemedia.co. Vive is your outsourced creative director all-in-one. Need help with graphic and website design, video editing, content development or social media strategies? Partner with Vive Media. Save $100 off your first month by using the code H3Leader when registering at http://vivemedia.co.

This week, I speak with Sarah Jones Simmer, current CEO of Found and former COO of Bumble. Found is a modern weight care platform pioneering integrated support through personalized coaching, online community, and if indicated, prescription medication. Sarah walks us through her career path to the c-suite as well as how her personal health battles shaped the way she saw her life and career. Tune in to hear more about Sarah's journey and how she got to where she is today!