Podcasts about growing companies

Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape.Had a great conversation recently with Tomasz Tunguz Founder and General Partner at Theory Ventures. We dug into how AI is reshaping venture capital and everyday life, from the rapid advancements in the space to what it all means for startups and the broader market. We covered everything from the declining cost of training AI models to the open vs. closed-source debate and how enterprises are starting to adopt AI in real ways. A really insightful discussion—hope you enjoy it.About Tomasz TunguzTomasz Tunguz is the Founder of Theory Ventures, where he invests in early-stage technology companies with a focus on SaaS, data infrastructure, and machine learning. Renowned for his deep analytical insights and data-driven approach to venture capital, Tomasz helps founders navigate growth, product-market fit, and scaling challenges.Prior to founding Theory Ventures, Tomasz was a Managing Director at Redpoint Ventures, where he led investments in several high-growth software companies. He is widely recognized for his blog on SaaS metrics, startups, and venture capital, which serves as a valuable resource for entrepreneurs and investors alike.Tomasz holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Economics from Dartmouth College. His passion for technology, strategy, and helping companies succeed has made him a respected voice in the venture capital community.Theory Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in transformative technology companies across sectors like SaaS, data infrastructure, AI, and machine learning. Founded by Tomasz Tunguz, Theory Ventures combines deep analytical expertise with a founder-first approach, providing hands-on support to help startups achieve product-market fit, scale operations, and drive long-term growth. The firm is committed to backing visionary entrepreneurs who are building the next generation of technology solutions, offering both capital and strategic guidance to turn bold ideas into successful businesses.Timestamps:In this episode, we discuss:* AI's Impact (1:18)* Cost Reduction in AI Training (2:18)* Impact of DeepSeek on Market Dynamics (5:01)* Open Source vs. Closed Source AI (10:57)* Enterprise Decision-Making in AI (13:19)* Defensibility of AI Applications (17:27)* Efficiency in Growing Companies (21:01)* The Path to AGI (25:46)* Impact of AI on Labor Market (28:58)* Excitement and Concerns About AI (30:55)* Non-Consensus Views on AI and Final Thoughts (33:29)I'd love to know what you took away from this conversation with Tomasz Tunguz.Follow me @SamirKaji and give me your insights and questions with the hashtag #ventureunlocked. If you'd like to be considered as a guest or have someone you'd like to hear from (GP or LP), drop me a direct message on X. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ventureunlocked.substack.com

Sam Gordon is the Australian Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 (Property and Construction), 3x Australian Fastest 100 Growing Companies, Australian Investor of the Year 2020, runs two multi 8-figure businesses and host of the chart topping Scouting Australia Podcast and Top 1 percent Podcast. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. People overlook doing the right thing and doing a great job and not realizing that this will come back to them in huge dividends in the long run. 2. The amount of hardwork that you put in if you don't go down the avenue of going to a university builds a different fire in your belly because you have to operate in a different level. 3. It is good to build on things internally because you will be utilizing the same team that you already have. Check out Sam's Podcast on iTunes - Scouting Australia Sponsors ZipRecruiter Hire experienced people who are excited about what they do — with ZipRecruiter. Go to this exclusive web address to try ZipRecruiter for free: ZipRecruiter.com/fire NetSuite Over 41,000 businesses have future-proofed their business with NetSuite, by Oracle - THE number one cloud E.R.P. Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning for free at NetSuite.com/fire YT 100 Email JLD to learn more about making YouTube magic in 100 days: john@eofire.com

Sam Gordon is the Australian Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 (Property and Construction), 3x Australian Fastest 100 Growing Companies, Australian Investor of the Year 2020, runs two multi 8-figure businesses and host of the chart topping Scouting Australia Podcast and Top 1 percent Podcast. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. People overlook doing the right thing and doing a great job and not realizing that this will come back to them in huge dividends in the long run. 2. The amount of hardwork that you put in if you don't go down the avenue of going to a university builds a different fire in your belly because you have to operate in a different level. 3. It is good to build on things internally because you will be utilizing the same team that you already have. Check out Sam's Podcast on iTunes - Scouting Australia Sponsors ZipRecruiter Hire experienced people who are excited about what they do — with ZipRecruiter. Go to this exclusive web address to try ZipRecruiter for free: ZipRecruiter.com/fire NetSuite Over 41,000 businesses have future-proofed their business with NetSuite, by Oracle - THE number one cloud E.R.P. Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning for free at NetSuite.com/fire YT 100 Email JLD to learn more about making YouTube magic in 100 days: john@eofire.com

Routable is revolutionizing accounts payable automation by bridging the gap between finance teams and engineering requirements. With $100 million in funding, Routable has built a platform that handles everything from basic invoice processing to complex mass payouts, focusing on companies where AP is central to their business model. In this episode of Category Visionaries, I sat down with Omri Mor, CEO and Co-Founder of Routable, to explore how they're transforming a market where only 3.4% of potential customers currently use AP automation solutions. Topics Discussed: Evolution from in-house solution to scalable AP automation platform The state of AP automation adoption and market opportunity Routable's approach to product development and feature prioritization The importance of customer feedback in shaping product roadmap Strategic pivot from SMB to mid-market and enterprise customers Building trust in financial technology through customer referrals Integration of AI and automation in financial workflows   GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Find your wedge through empathy: Omri and his co-founder succeeded initially because they had built similar solutions internally and deeply understood the pain points. They approached customers with genuine curiosity and empathy, spending 45-60 minutes just listening about what wasn't working in their finance departments. B2B founders should leverage their authentic experience and empathy to build initial trust. Focus on critical pain points: Rather than trying to change established workflows entirely, Routable looks for specific pain points as entry points - like payment failures that take 30-45 minutes to correct manually. B2B founders should identify acute pain points that provide natural openings for their solution, rather than trying to force wholesale process changes. Build trust through demonstration: In the mid-market and enterprise space, Routable found success by showing rather than telling. They implement a "try before you buy" approach with customers' own data, demonstrating their capabilities concretely rather than just making sales promises. B2B founders should prioritize proving their value through actual demonstrations over sales rhetoric. Leverage customer feedback channels: Routable built in-product feature request capabilities and maintains a dedicated product feedback channel where customer conversations are shared and discussed. B2B founders should create systematic ways to capture, share, and act on customer feedback across the organization. Strategic pricing for growth: One of Routable's most important GTM decisions was strategically increasing prices to reflect their value and improve unit economics, even though it meant moving away from smaller customers. B2B founders should price their products to enable sustainable growth and continued investment in product development. //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co  

Andrew Elliott, former President of Foley's Chocolates comes on to talk about growing companies and the importance of leadership.  This was our first live podcast, filmed and recorded at JJ Bean's in East Vancouver.  You can find Andrew here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-elliott-936bba26/

Intro - Dr. Kevin McGovern PT 29 years experience, Dr. McGovern holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Simmons University and a Bachelor of Science from Northeastern University. Additionally, he is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach for the N.S.C.A., allowing him to approach care with a scientific and compassionate touch. Dr. McGovern has received notable recognition throughout his esteemed career, including being named PT PRACTICE of the Year and earning a place on the INC 5000 List for Growing Companies. Since 1994, Dr. McGovern has been a dedicated practitioner. He founded PERFECT MOTION Sports Therapy Topics Discuss G.A.M.E. and Velocity R.X. Baseball has been thought of as a physical, mental, and emotional development game. Where have you seen the most changes in the areas of pitching development both positive and negative? TJ epidemic (tip of the iceberg). your thoughts and where do you see the most damage being done in your day-to-day operations? Contributing factors: Improper throwing mechanics. Improper rest (weekly, monthly, annually), throwing year-round. Max effort philosophy in throwing and performance Pitch counts are adhered to in MILB and MLB but not in privatized amateur baseball Travel and Showcase baseball. Ex. 6 games on a weekend, where else does this happen? Your thoughts on overall pitching development. Where do you place the importance in how you teach and coach? Arm drag or lag or layback…… Back leg drag (anchor) Larry Monroe's research (Split finger FB into short stride recoil) Any thoughts on how we reverse this injury trend? What can we learn from successful pitchers in the past (ex. Palmer, Seaver, Ryan, Gibson, Jenkins…..etc…) Limits in development due to fear of workload and injury

In this insightful conversation, Alan interviews Steve Wiesner, owner of Watershed Associates, a negotiations training company. Steve shares his journey from private equity to small business ownership, discussing the myths and realities of business acquisition, the challenges in the private equity industry, and valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Ryan Sullivan and Joe Lynch discuss the CRO perspective - growing freighttech sales. Ryan is the CEO and Founder of Ratchet Ventures, a fractional CRO firm specializing in the logistics and freighttech space. Summary: The CRO Perspective: Growing FreightTech Sales In this podcast, Ryan Sullivan, Founder of Ratchet Ventures and an experienced Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), shares his insights on growing sales in the freight tech and logistics industry. He discusses the importance of revenue management, transitioning from founder-led sales to a scalable process, and the three levers to increase sales: larger deals, more opportunities, and higher conversion rates. Ryan emphasizes understanding the ideal customer profile, building genuine relationships, and specializing in a specific niche to improve sales performance. He also addresses the challenges growing companies face in finding the right sales leadership and how fractional CRO services can help. Throughout the podcast, Ryan shares his unconventional journey and expertise in helping companies and individuals navigate the increasingly competitive supply chain technology industry. #FreightTechSales #RevenueGrowthStrategies #LogisticsSalesExpertise About Ryan Sullivan Ryan Sullivan is the CEO & Founder of Ratchet Ventures. With over a decade of experience in supply chain tech, Ryan partners with seed to Series B companies to revamp sales strategies, optimize pipelines, and enhance forecasting. A proven leader with success at Kuebix and Tive, he specializes in transitioning from founder-led sales to scalable processes, achieving 5-10x revenue growth. As a 2x founder, 2x corporate exit, and 3-time founding sales leader, Ryan's expertise includes channel partnerships, sales playbooks, prospecting, and CRM enablement. Passionate about innovation in logistics and transportation, he actively shares industry insights on LinkedIn and is committed to transparency and authenticity in all business interactions. Based in Boston, Ryan drives growth and innovation in the supply chain industry. About Ratchet Ventures Ratchet Ventures, led by CEO & Founder Ryan Sullivan, empowers supply chain technology leaders to scale, secure funding, and drive profitable revenue through comprehensive growth services. With over 15 years of experience, Ryan partners with seed to Series B companies to transition from founder-led sales to scalable processes, achieving significant growth. Ratchet Ventures specializes in Fractional CRO services, strategic growth planning, and go-to-market strategies. As a 2x founder, 2x corporate exit, and 3-time founding sales leader, Ryan's expertise is instrumental in navigating startup complexities and driving innovation in the supply chain sector (Ryan Sullivan ). Key Takeaways: The CRO Perspective: Growing FreightTech Sales Gain insights from a Chief Revenue Officer on growing sales in the freight tech industry. Learn about the importance of building relationships with customers. Understand the growing significance of revenue management in companies. Discover how to transition from founder-led sales to a scalable sales process. Hear about Ryan Sullivan's unconventional journey to becoming a successful tech sales leader. Learn three key levers to grow sales in freight tech and logistics companies. Understand the value of genuine expertise and personal connections in the era of AI-generated content. Timestamps (00:00:01) The CRO Perspective on Freight Tech Sales (00:00:20) Fractional CRO for Early Stage Companies (00:01:35) The Growing Importance of Revenue Management (00:04:00) Scaling Sales Beyond Founder-Led Efforts (00:08:05) Accidental Entrepreneur Discovers Supply Chain Tech (00:14:18) Three Levers to Grow Freight Tech Sales (00:16:03) Selling Larger Deals in Freight Brokerage (00:19:34) The Value of Authentic Expertise (00:22:17) Boost Sales Conversion Through Customer Understanding (00:24:32) Niching Down for Higher Conversions (00:32:34) Focusing on the Ideal Customer Profile (00:39:35) Fractional CRO: Helping Companies Overcome Growth Barriers (00:43:21) Fractional CRO: Driving Strategic Sales Growth (00:47:03) Navigating Sales Leadership Challenges in Growing Companies (00:51:48) Three Ways to Grow Freight Tech Sales (00:52:52) Navigating Supply Chain Technology and Capital Learn More About The CRO Perspective: Growing FreightTech Sales Ryan Sullivan | Linkedin Ratchet Ventures | Linkedin Ratchet Ventures The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Beat Wyler from Innflow dives into the world of modern ERP systems and their importance in today's business landscape. Wyler defines a "Modern ERP system" as a comprehensive and integrated software solution that streamlines business processes, improves efficiency, and enhances decision-making capabilities. The conversation then shifts to the role of intelligent technologies like AI in helping small and medium-sized companies to grow. He highlights how AI can empower businesses to make informed decisions by analyzing data from various sources such as business processes, smart assets and products, social media, third-party providers, and even external factors like traffic and weather. He explains how AI enables companies to stay competitive in their industries by unlocking new opportunities, discovering trends, and adapting to changing market conditions. Wyler explores the concept of introducing new business models, such as "as-a-service," and discusses how a modern ERP system can facilitate the adoption of these innovative approaches.

In today's episode Aj breaks down the importance of flexible leadership!

Do you always focus on things you have to do and not what you want to do? You need to learn the art of letting go. In this episode, Andrea and Michelle discuss why you shouldn't have to do everything yourself and how to delegate and set goals for your team. If you set a big picture for everyone, the task is clear and you no longer have to worry about if it's getting done or not. Michelle talks about her approach to project management and allowing her team to learn new things instead of just sitting around watching. Andrea brings up that you need to also set realistic expectations for your team to allow them room to grow and not be stressed. Visit us at Revela to learn more about the art of letting go. This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2024.

Hélène Parker and Sergey from EPOM dive into maximizing agency efficiency and productivity, navigating the programmatic ad tech landscape. They underscore the role of programmatic traders in driving revenue and share EPOM's advanced technology empowering precise media buying. Balancing intuition with data-driven decisions and adopting tech stacks enhance traders' skills. Automation liberates traders from mundane tasks, revolutionizing workflows. They debunk myths of intuition-led strategies and advocate for specialized tools. The discussion highlights AI's analytical power and human creativity in advertising, emphasizing genuine partnerships and solutions-based approaches.    To get the training roadmap sample, request it here: https://www.heleneparker.com/programmatictrainingsample/   About Us: Our mission is to teach historically excluded people how to get started in programmatic media buying and find a dream job.  We do so by providing on-demand lessons via the Reach and Frequency™️ program, a dope community with like-minded programmatic experts, and live free and paid group coaching.  We can help 2 ways:  Customized a training roadmap for teams of programmatic traders, adops, customer success, AMs, etc focusing on campaigns performance increase, cross-departmental communication, and revenue growth overall 

How can you start now with your time and talents to begin making a difference in the Kingdom?In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Dan discuss: Why Dan's pizza job was more fulfilling than his high-profile corporate job.Starting your Kingdom work now and not waiting for your transition out.Dan's mission to scale Kingdom enterprises.Pursuing your dreams, even when they falter.Bad breath is better than no breath.  Key Takeaways: If you are feeling lost, maybe what you are missing is connection. People want to be connected to who they are serving.You don't need to shove what you believe at people. They will see it if you live your beliefs and be an example.You do not need to give much money to make an impact. Your time and talents often can do more than your money could.Dan's BHAG: Change the lives of a billion people at the bottom of the pyramid (or the economically disadvantaged) through the delivery of transformational knowledge via mobile technologies by 2035.  "The bottom line is nothing really great comes out of comfort. You have to always be pushing yourself into discomfort in order to really make a big Kingdom impact. You've got to push yourself to be uncomfortable because that's where the greatness comes." —  Dan Devine Episode References: Halftime Institute: halftimeinstitute.orgHalftime: Moving from Success to Significance by Bob BufordLighthouse Central Florida: lighthousecfl.org About Dan Devine: Dan Devine is an experienced entrepreneur committed to “helping people help themselves” through many corporate, philanthropic, and educational ventures. Dan co-founded and led Compass Knowledge Group for 20 years creating the marketplace leader in serving the distance learning needs of top higher education institutions.  The success of the company, solidifying its position as the industry leader, led to the sale of the company to Pearson in 2012.  The sale was the largest transaction to date of an educational services company, and at the time of the sale employed 640 professionals, was partnered with 42 higher education institutions, and serving over 16,000 distance-learning students.In addition to numerous business interests, Dan dedicates time to many nonprofit organizations. For over a decade, Dan has served as Chairman of Lighthouse Works which is a social enterprise with over 500 employees that creates and supports job growth for the visually impaired.  In addition, Dan serves on the boards of Hope Africa Collective and Mission Increase. He was the founder of MoveUp which provides important, life-changing, educational lessons to those in need using mobile technologies in the Dominican Republic. He is a past board member and advisor to Esperanza International a micro-finance organization offering holistic, Christ-centered financial services that equips families in the DR to flourish and free themselves from poverty. Other nonprofits benefitting from his advisement include Man in the Mirror and Choices Women's Clinic.Dan is a graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, he completed Stanford University's Executive Program for Growing Companies and is a graduate of the three-year Harvard Business School's Owner/President Management Program.  Additionally, he was named the Ernst & Young Florida Entrepreneur of The Year Award in the technology category. Dan's most important accomplishment is his marriage to Jackie for 35 years, their four married children, and one new grandson. Connect with Dan Devine:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dan-devine-08b5105  Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: arkosglobal.comPodcast: generousbusinessowner.comBook: arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdvFacebook: facebook.com/arkosglobalLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisorsYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Has your management style made your employees not trust you? On this episode of Leadership Hustle, hosts Andrea and Michelle dive deep into the world of leadership and management, unpacking the concept of "Unlearning" to become a better leader. Andrea and Michelle explore how the "curse of knowledge" often leads seasoned leaders to rely on positional leadership, failing to inspire true followership. Whether you're a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, this episode of "Leadership Hustle" is packed with insights on how to shed outdated behaviors and adapt your management style to lead more effectively. Visit us at Revela to for more on how to become an empathic leader. This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2024.

Are you prepared for a transformative viewpoint on empathic leadership? In this installment of The Leadership Hustle, Andrea and Michelle delve into the pivotal role of empathy in effective leadership practices. Bid farewell to the antiquated approach of merely issuing directives and problem-solving as the sole facets of leadership. Explore why empathy serves as a vital instrument in every leader's arsenal, transcending mere sympathy. Acquire insights on skillfully navigating the delicate balance between empathy and sympathy, and unlock the potential of employing open-ended inquiries to foster authentic connections with team members.    Join us as we dispel the misconceptions surrounding empathic leadership and unveil actionable strategies for embedding empathic leadership principles into your daily endeavors. Do not overlook this episode that promises to revolutionize your perception of leadership – tune in now for a profound exploration of empathic leadership's transformative impact! #EmpathicLeadership #TheLeadershipHustle   Visit us at Revela to for more on how to become an empathic leader. This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2024.

Have you ever had trouble asking for feedback? Are you worried you come off as rude in meetings? On this episode of the Leadership Hustle, Andrea and Michelle discuss all the intricacies of human emotions in the workplace. We all have different personality traits that we can't change but we do have the ability to modify our behavior. Andrea and Michelle will give you all the tips you need to correctly respond to and ask for feedback.   Visit us at Revela to for more on how to start implementing emotional intelligence. This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2024.

Are your days constantly interrupted by an endless stream of notifications? You're not alone! In this episode of Leadership Hustle, join Andrea and Michelle as they tackle the issue of being overwhelmed by notifications and provide practical strategies for managing them. From limiting external interruptions to reducing self-induced distractions, learn how to effectively communicate with your team without drowning in a sea of email, text, and phone alerts. Say goodbye to constant interruptions and hello to increased productivity. Don't get distracted by notifications any longer - tune in now!   Visit us at Revela to for more on how to increase team productivity. This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2024.

WANT THE FULL EPISODE? Check out Ep.125 I James Laughlin I Deciding to Improve: Putting Your Passions into Action. Download it directly using this link.James Laughlin joins Sanger and Shawn to highlight the sacrifices and commitments required to pursue a purpose-driven life and business. KEY TOPICSGetting radically clear with your vision.Using your fears to advance your cause.Helping your team members improve both personally and professionally.Accepting “ego death” to allow for personal growth. Get James' free Personal Mastery Guide here! CONNECT WITH USwww.decidedlypodcast.com Join us on Instagram: @decidedlypodcastJoin us on FacebookShawn's Instagram: @shawn_d_smithSanger's Instagram: @sangersmith GRAB YOUR COPY OF SANGER'S BOOKA Life Rich with Significance: Transforming Your Wealth to Meaningful Impact MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy. LEARN MORE: www.decidedlywealth.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE DECIDEDLY NEWSLETTER CONNECT WITH JAMES LAUGHLIN Get James' free Personal Mastery Guide here!Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/   Podcast:  https://link.chtbl.com/LOP   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/  James Laughlin is a sought-after High-Performance Leadership strategist who's worked with hundreds of high performers to get transformational results in their personal and professional lives.  James has won seven world championship titles as a musician, made world history by leading his underdog rugby team to world champion victory, hosts global leaders in his sold-out high-performance leadership program, and is the mental skills coach for Canterbury Rugby.  James is the founder and host of the Lead on Purpose podcast, where he interviews former world leaders, professional athletes, Fortune 200 CEOs, and more.

Are you tired of constantly playing catch up and putting out fires as a team leader? It's time to take the Slight Edge approach and become proactive instead of reactive. In this episode of the Leadership Hustle, Andrea and Michelle discuss the key differences between a proactive and reactive team, and how you can implement small changes to improve your day to day tasks. Don't let your inbox control your day, learn how to work smarter and gain the slight edge as a leader.    Visit us at Revela to see how they can help you lead a multi-generational team. This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2023.

Have you ever felt micromanaged at work? Are you worried that as a leader you micromanage your employees? On this episode of Leadership Hustle, Andrea and Michelle guide you through ways to avoid micromanagement and how everyone can stay informed and updated on weekly tasks. Learn the ways to identify micromanaging tendencies while also learning how to address them in a professional and effective way all on this brand new episode of Leadership Hustle!  Visit us at Revela to see how they can help you lead a multi-generational team. This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2023.

Have you ever felt like you were treated differently just because of your age? On today's episode Andrea and Michelle discuss how generational labels being put on you can have a negative impact in the workplace and how companies should change moving forward. They dive into the different characteristics and qualities between generations, how to approach conversations around age, and what it means to be an effective leader for multi-generational teams.    Visit us at Revela to see how they can help you lead a multi-generational team. This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2023.

This episode is produced by Anywhere Consulting. At Anywhere, we help companies grow with better distributed operations. To learn more, visit anywhere.consulting.This episode's guest was Henry Poydar.To follow the Leadership Anywhere podcast, subscribe to future episodes, and check out older ones, visit our podcast page at anywhere.show. We provide more information and deeper background to each episode on our podcast site.

“We separated each of the ways that we're serving clients, as well as the way that we're fundraising into individual products. We're obviously well synced together as a team, but I really liked the way that we've been able to spread out each of those. And though we understand they work together, and it's all a part of again that master donor attorney, we've treated each of these with the attention to care that they individually need.”This episode of Unplugged features Cameron Bartlett, VP of Performance Marketing at Stop Soldier Suicide. You'll hear insights into Stop Soldier Suicide's marketing approach and Cameron's experience applying digital marketing strategies from high-growth companies to innovative nonprofits.Cameron shares how Stop Soldier Suicide has separated their fundraising channels into distinct "products" to optimize each individually, their success with Facebook fundraisers, and best practices for measuring marketing performance holistically across channels, as well as the importance of testing and experimentation. This convo offers nonprofit marketers practical advice on optimizing the donor journey with data and mobilizing supporter networks. You don't want to miss it

Is your business experiencing explosive growth? If so, congratulations. But beware: The same growth that propels you today can also spell your downfall tomorrow if you neglect one critical element—Leadership. In this episode, I explore why this leadership is crucial for fast-growing companies and how to make it your competitive edge. Let's dive in. >> Links mentioned within

ABOUT THE GUESTOscar Trimboli is an award-winning author, host of the Apple award-winning podcast called Deep Listening, and a sought-after keynote speaker. He is on a quest to create 100 million deep listeners in the workplace through his work with chairs, boards of directors, and executive teams. Oscar has experienced firsthand the transformational impact leaders can have when they listen beyond words.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of the Disruptive Successor Show, Oscar Trimboli, author of "How to Listen: Discover the Hidden Key to Better Communication," joins Jonathan Goldhill to discuss the importance of deep listening in the workplace. Oscar shares his personal journey of discovering the power of listening and how it can transform relationships and improve communication. He explains the five levels of listening and provides practical tips for becoming a better listener. Oscar also emphasizes the significance of paying attention to what is not being said and the role of silence in effective communication.KEY TAKEAWAYSGood listeners listen to what is said, but great listeners notice what is not said.The average person speaks at a rate of 125-150 words per minute, while the average person can listen at a rate of up to 400 words per minute.By pausing and allowing silence, you can create space for the other person to express their thoughts and feelings.Managing distractions, such as technology notifications, and practicing deep breathing can help improve listening skills.Drinking water and staying hydrated can enhance focus and attention during conversations.QUOTES"Your job is to help them notice what they haven't said." - Oscar Trimboli"Silence is a sign of wisdom, respect, and authority." - Oscar Trimboli"Your body is a complete listening instrument." - Oscar TrimboliConnect with Oscar and check out his work through the links below.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscartrimboli/Website: https://www.oscartrimboli.com/howtolistenIf you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe, review, and share with a friend who would benefit from the message. If you're interested in picking up a copy of Jonathan Goldhill's book, Disruptive Successor, go to the website at www.DisruptiveSuccessor.com

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Show Notes: Will Bachman and John Horn talk about competitors and how they should be taken into account when formulating a strategy. John points out that lowering the price is an easy response to a new product or market entry, which can prevent success. He suggests that understanding the competitor's mindset is a key element to predicting their next move and positioning oneself for success. He also emphasizes the importance of being aware of the competitors' strategies, as it can influence the success of any new idea or product. A Framework to Understand the Competitor's Mindset John states that companies should pay attention to both their customers and their competitors depending on the type of market they are in. For established markets, such as toilet paper, companies should focus on competitors and their pricing, product innovation, and market entry challenges. For newer markets, like AI, companies should focus on customers since customers may not know what they want and the market is open and wide. John believes that it is important to have different departments that focus on each aspect since customer and competitor focuses require different approaches. However, it is essential for companies to be aware of both their customers and their competitors in order to remain competitive in the market.  John talks about the importance of competition intelligence in developing an organization's strategy. He explains the Blue Ocean analogy-- the idea of swimming in uncharted waters to find success. He emphasizes that one must understand why the competition is not in the blue ocean before considering it as a viable option. He then outlines his four-step framework for gathering competition intelligence: reviewing public communication and actions; assessing competitor assets and resources; considering the human factor; and predicting, observing, and adjusting. This framework can help organizations build a picture of their competitors' mindset and ultimately develop a successful strategy. How to Gather Competitive Intelligence John offers advice to a growing company that wants to build a competitive intelligence function. John recommends gathering information from companies that scrape and gather information from publicly available sources such as SEC filings, the company's website, and social media. He notes that the most valuable information comes from within the organization, and suggests running WarGames, which are business simulations that involve setting up players, choices, and a timeframe to unlock competitive insight. John gives a few examples of questions that should be asked. Companies can use a CRM system to gain better insight into their competitors. The idea is to start with one question, such as Who do you talk about? and then gradually add more questions to the CRM form to prime sales agents to ask about competitors. This will help the company track which competitors are discussed in different geographies and customer types, and what pricing, product portfolio, partners, etc. are discussed. This data can then be used to identify which sales agents have reported the most about a particular competitor, and to ask them for more information. This will make it easier for the company to collect information that may already be in the heads of their staff. Collecting Data to Understand Competitors John talks about the value of collecting data to understand competitors. He suggests that data should not be collected by marketing or finance unless they are strategically focused and deliberate, as it may not receive enough focus. He adds that asking questions up and down the supply chain can be a great way to collect information, but there can be challenges in how it is implemented. John explains that competitive insight functions are cost centers, meaning that they don't directly drive revenue, so it can be difficult to get buy-in from the senior level team.  He explains the best way to ensure competitive intelligence is properly implemented.  When using competitive insight to make strategic decisions within an organization, it is important to start small and focus on one or two competitors at a time. It is also important to identify which teams within the organization need what type of information. John also stresses the value in using anecdotes and using story over data to gain support from senior leaders.  Investing Competitive Intelligence John highlights the value of focusing on the competitor's USP to gain valuable insight.  He explains how to convince senior leaders of the need for a competitive insight function. He suggests using stories to demonstrate the value of CI and its ability to help prevent costly mistakes. He also suggests that if senior leaders are convinced of the importance of CI and can see its value, they will continue to invest in it. He gives an example of a company where the CI function had such strong support from senior leadership that anyone making a strategic presentation to the CEO had to first consult with the CI group or leave the room. His conclusion is that, if senior leaders can be convinced of the value of CI, they will continue to invest in it. Finally, he provided links to his own firm, Gateway Insights, and the Washington University Olin Business School website for anyone who wanted to contact him and learn more about competitive intelligence. Timestamps: 03:10 Balancing Attention Between Customers and Competitors  08:15 Understanding the Competition for Strategic Planning  09:05 Investigating the decision makers 13:25 Building a Competitive Intelligence Function for Growing Companies  15:30 Competitive intelligence type of dashboard function 21:50 Collecting Data and Voice of the Customer Insights  26:57 Exploring the Role of Competitive Intelligence in Decision Making  27:46 Competitive insight functions as cost centers 29:18 Defining which team needs what information 31:14 Using anecdotes to inspire action from leaders Links: Website: www.gatewayinsights.com CONTACT INFO: Email: johnhorn@wustl.edu Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com.

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Leaders of RIMS's flagship publication, Risk Management Magazine, rejoin RIMScast. Morgan O'Rourke is Publications Director at RIMS and the magazine's editor in chief and Hilary Tuttle is the managing editor.   In this first of two interviews, they discuss recent wildfire smoke and air quality and other emerging risks, risk terms that help and hinder efforts, and what they are looking for in the way of written contributions from risk managers for the magazine.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMScast. [:27] About today's episode: a discussion of Pride Month and LGBTQIA+ initiatives in the risk profession with a leader from the Rainbow Risk Alliance. [:36] All about upcoming RIMS webinars, and more! [1:07] The RIMS Canada Conference 2023 has been announced for September 11th‒14th in Ottowa! Visit RIMSCanadaConference.ca for more information. [1:24] On September 14th, the Spencer Educational Foundation returns to New York City for its Annual Funding Their Future Gala. The event will be held at the Cipriani on 42nd Street. A link is on this episode's notes. You can also visit SpencerEd.org. [1:41] Head to the RIMS.org/Advocacy page to find information about The RIMS Legislative Summit, which is returning to Washington, D.C. on October 25th and 26th. [1:55] Be on the lookout for the call for submissions for the RIMS ERM Conference, which will be held November 2nd and 3rd in Denver, Colorado! The first call for submissions was emailed in early June. Remember to check your spam box! There is a link to the web version in this episode's notes. [2:13] RIMS is partnering with Conrad Clark Nigeria for a RIMS CRMP Exam Prep virtual workshop Saturdays in July: July 1st, 8th, and 15th. Start your RIMS CRMP journey today! The link is in the show notes. [2:34] Justin is rejoined today with Morgan O'Rourke and Hilary Tuttle, who are the journalistic forces behind the award-winning RIMS publication Risk Management Magazine. Morgan is the RIMS publication director and editor-in-chief of the magazine. Hilary is the managing editor of the magazine and ace reporter. [2:54] This is the first part of a two-part interview. It's a mid-year update with talk about the risk news of the day and what's trending and insight for listeners who want to contribute to the magazine on how to pitch and find out what Hilary and Morgan are looking for. Justin welcomes Morgan and Hilary back to RIMScast. [3:20] Justin introduces Morgan O'Rourke and Hilary Tuttle. The last time they were on the RIMScast was at the end of 2022 with a retrospective of the year. Justin invited them back mid-year to see how things are going in 2023 and take the risk temperature. [4:17] Since her last visit to RIMScast, Hilary has become Managing Editor of the magazine. [4:38] What are the trends in risk management so far in 2023? Morgan notes shootings in the headlines. He borrows a term, Polycrisis, from the Global Risk Report 2023. It's not just all the things happening but their interactions. For instance, storm season may be complicated by inflation, supply chain issues, and lingering post-pandemic issues. [6:01] Hilary sees more complexity to risks. The complexity comes from the different velocities of risks or factors such as the development of technology. Technology changes the velocity of risk. Replacement costs are higher for cars that are more advanced. The supply chain is more complex. Chips come from fewer places. [7:00] Technology is making standard risks a lot more complicated and expensive. There is a more complicated picture of what it means to return to “business as usual” after the pandemic. There are more factors involved to get back to what was usual. [7:48] Hilary doesn't like the term “new normal.” It's a cliché. Everyone's “normal” is not the same. The phrase accepts a certain level of death or harm to other people as a cost of doing business. Dismissing it as normal is not respectful of others. And we're all at a different normal. There is no normal. Morgan notes that it's an imprecise shorthand. [9:32] Most risk management reporting today has a technology tie-in. Technology is a core component of how we do business and how we experience risk. It's not reinventing the wheel every time, but it's levels of complexity each of the time. [10:17] Does Hilary enjoy reporting over and over on cyber? She does enjoy reporting on cyber a lot of the time. It gets to be the same old thing at a point. Reading about new ransomware attacks is interesting but sometimes it's not something she'll cover soon. [12:31] For days, wildfire smoke from Canada caused dangerous smoke levels on the U.S. East Coast. It was an orange haze. Many had to stay indoors. The worst-ever air quality day is now in New York. West Coasters have struggled with that for much longer periods. New York was worse and entirely unexpected. It's hard to manage. [15:40] Morgan feels for the employees in the next town from the wildfires. How do businesses keep their employees safe from so much smoke and sustain their business? And the fires are nowhere near contained. [16:50] RIMS plug time! Sponsor a weekly or dedicated episode of RIMScast! Contact us at pd@rims.org. For upcoming virtual workshops visit RIMS.org/virtualworkshops to see the full calendar. On June 29th, “Optimizing Risk Management with Artificial Intelligence” will be led by Pat Saporito. A link to the workshop calendar is in the notes. [17:48] The webinar “Large-Scale Risk: How Walmart Manages the Risks Unique to Large and Growing Companies,” will be on June 22, 2023. Scott Fenstermaker of Riskonnect will lead the session. Scott tells about the webinar featuring Chip Hargrave of Walmart. It's going to be fantastic! Visit rims.org/webinars to sign up for webinars. [20:59] What is a successful pitch for Risk Management Magazine? It gets back to asking what risk management can do about a thing. The answer is not that they can buy your product. Make it universal so that the audience can consider the risk they are facing. There's no solution to fit everyone. Give broad tips on addressing risk. [22:19] Hilary recommends not using the first-person viewpoint. Look at your experience as a jumping-off point and think about what are the connection points that are relevant to other people. The way a problem impacts your business is specific. What are the problems you have in common with other industries? Tell something of relevance. [23:25] Think about how you would phrase your experience as guidance or a lesson for someone in a different sector. Think about takeaways. List three, five, or ten specific takeaways from your experience that would be interesting or relevant to somebody else. Start there. It's easier to write a piece from that. Morgan says to start with three. [24:58] Morgan says thank you to the readers of Risk Management Magazine, for reading and sharing. He's always happy to hear your comments and feedback. He's grateful that someone would open it and read an article. Hilary would love to hear what they could do better or have you contribute a piece. They are here for you, so reach out! [26:01] Justin thanks Morgan O'Rourke and Hilary Tuttle for joining him on RIMScast. They thank Justin for having them. [26:16] “Special thanks again to Morgan O'Rourke and Hilary Tuttle of Risk Management Magazine for joining me here today. They're going to come back next week and we're going to talk more about a very special article that Hilary wrote, covering RISKWORLD and active shooter preparedness, so I want you all to tune in and check it out!” [26:35] Read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com and check out the blog at RiskManagementMonitor.com. [26:44] Remember that you can sponsor a RIMScast episode to reach a global audience! Justin shares other RIMS offerings, including a transitional membership, RIMS.org, Risk Management Magazine, and the Risk Management Monitor blog! Justin thanks you for your continued support and engagement on social media channels!   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Canada 2023 — Sept. 11–14 in Ottawa! Spencer Educational Foundation — Funding Their Future Gala — Sept. 14, 2023 RIMS ERM Conference 2023 — Submit an educational session by June 30. Contribute to Risk Management Magazine RIMS Diversity Equity & Inclusion page RIMS Western Regional – Oct 4-6, Vail Colorado RIMS-CRMP Prep with Conrad Clark Nigeria – July 1, 8, 15 Upcoming Webinars: “Large-Scale Risk: How Walmart Manages the Risks Unique to Large and Growing Companies” | Sponsored by Riskonnect | June 22, 2023 Upcoming Virtual Workshops: “Optimizing Risk Management with Artificial Intelligence” | June 29, 2023 “Risk Appetite Management” | July 12–13 See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops Related RIMScast Episodes: “2022: The Year in Risk” “Live From Riskworld 2023” “Strategic Moves with RIMS CEO Gary LaBranche” “RIMS President Jennifer Santiago: R.E.A.D.Y. for 2023” Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “Insuring the Future of the Environment” | Sponsored by AXA XL (New!) “Insights into the Gig Economy and its Contractors” | Sponsored by Zurich (NEW!) “The Importance of Disaster Planning Relationships” | Sponsored by ServiceMaster “Technology, Media and Telecom Solutions in 2023” | Sponsored by Allianz “Analytics in Action” | Sponsored by Alliant “Captive Market Outlook and Industry Insights” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Using M&A Insurance: The How and Why” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Zurich's Construction Sustainability Outlook for 2023” “Aon's 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Overview” “ESG Through the Risk Lens” | Sponsored by Riskonnect “A Look at the Cyber Insurance Market” | Sponsored by AXA XL “How to Reduce Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Risks” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD “Managing Global Geopolitical Risk in 2022 and Beyond” | Sponsored by AXA XL RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS Risk Leaders Series RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring Broward County RIMS President Stacey Nielsen! Spencer Educational Foundation RIMS DEI Council RIMS Path to the Boardroom RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model® RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App RIMS Buyers Guide Dan Kugler Risk Manager on Campus Grant Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guests: Morgan O'Rourke Hilary Tuttle Risk Management Magazine   Tweetables (For Social Media Use):   “I'm going to … steal a term from the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report, … Polycrisis, which, to me, encapsulates at least my mood. … It's not just about all these different things … but their interactions, as well.” — Morgan O'Rourke   “Technology itself is making a lot of standard risks a lot more complicated and a lot more expensive.” — Hilary Tuttle   “[With smoke from the Canada wildfire], the sky [over New York City] turned colors I don't think we've seen, ever. Greens and oranges, and weird haze. It smelled like if you're sitting out at a campfire.” — Morgan O'Rourke   “Think about how you would phrase your experience as guidance or a lesson for someone in a different sector.” — Hilary Tuttle

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. JP Navarro is Director of Client Relations at Hanna Brophy and a Board Member and the Secretary of the Rainbow Risk Alliance. In this episode, Justin and JP discuss JP's experience at RISKWORLD 2023, takeaways from LGBTQIA+ Community MeetUp, the objectives of the Rainbow Risk Alliance, and how the risk management community is addressing LGBTQIA+ issues. They also consider some effective initiatives and policies organizations can take to bolster inclusivity. They conclude with news of the June 22nd Second Annual PRIDE Social in West Hollywood.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMScast. [:27] About today's episode: a discussion of Pride Month and LGBTQIA+ initiatives in the risk profession with a leader from the Rainbow Risk Alliance. [:38] All about upcoming RIMS webinars, and more! [1:09] The RIMS Canada Conference 2023 has been announced for September 11th‒14th in Ottowa! Visit RIMSCanadaConference.ca for more information. [1:26] On September 14th, the Spencer Educational Foundation returns to New York City for its Annual Funding Their Future Gala. The event will be held at the Cipriani on 42nd Street. A link is on this episode's notes. You can also visit SpencerEd.org. [1:42] Head to the RIMS.org/Advocacy page to find information about The RIMS Legislative Summit, which is returning to Washington, D.C. on October 25th and 26th. [1:56] Be on the lookout for the call for submissions for the RIMS ERM Conference, which will be held November 2nd and 3rd in Denver, Colorado! The first call for submissions was emailed in early June. Remember to check your spam box! There is a link to the web version in this episode's notes. [2:14] RIMS is partnering with Conrad Clark Nigeria for a RIMS CRMP Exam Prep virtual workshop Saturdays in July: July 1st, 8th, and 15th. Start your RIMS CRMP journey today! The link is in the show notes. [2:36] Happy Pride Month, folks! The Rainbow Risk Alliance was formed in 2021 to be a resource, networking hub, and center of support for the LGBTQIA+ community of the risk profession. JP Navarro is the secretary of the group and you might have seen him at RISKWORLD 2023 hosting a community meetup in the DE&I Lounge. [2:58] We are going to continue those dialogs by having him join us here to discuss Pride Month, how he feels the profession successfully approaches the concept of inclusivity, and how some inclusivity initiatives can be strengthened further. [3:20] Justin welcomes JP Navarro of the Rainbow Risk Alliance to RIMScast. [3:45] JP works for Hanna Brophy, a law firm in California, that works primarily in workers' compensation defense. JP does their marketing and business development, including a lot of networking. Hanna Brophy integrates into the world of risk as an advisor and provider of legal services to risk management throughout the community. [4:20] While developing many new relationships through networking across California and nationally, JP came to be involved with the Rainbow Risk Alliance by networking with two of its co-founders a few years back. When they started the RRA, they tapped JP to be one of the founding board members. [5:36] JP says RISKWORLD 2023 was fantastic. He loved being in Atlanta at a fantastic venue. Rainbow Risk Alliance had been invited by RIMS to host a community meetup session for the LGBTQIA+ community. They were placed next to some coffee! They drew quite a diverse crowd of people who networked and learned more about RRA. [6:35] It was an opportunity for people who were interested in learning how they can be allies; how they can work within their organizations to promote LGBTQIA initiatives. They had excellent conversations with different facets of the industry, including RIMS members and other parties. JP thinks that's one of the best things about RISKWORLD. [7:39] Members of the Rainbow Risk Alliance are risk and insurance professionals and risk-adjacent service providers based in California from all walks of the risk world life. One of the co-founders, Tamara Corbin, is a VP with Gallagher Bassett. JP tells how the alliance arose from an informal LGBTQIA+ network to boost community representation. [10:09] LGBTQIA+ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual people. The “+” ensures inclusivity. The board has seven members, all from California. They have over two thousand members across the United States. [11:15] RRA is trying to get its roots grounded in the risk and risk-adjacent community spreading into a national organization with chapters supporting the various initiatives relevant to them and their community at large, with people who identify with LGBTQIA+ community and people who want to be allies and support it in their organizations. [11:54]  RIMS plug time! Sponsor a weekly or dedicated episode of RIMScast! Contact us at pd@rims.org. The virtual workshop, “Managing Worker Compensation, Employer's Liability and Employment Practices in the U.S.,” will be June 20–21, Register by June 19! [12:43] A three-part virtual workshop on data risk management will be June 15. Earn the RIMS Fundamentals of Risk Data Analytics and AI certificate when you complete this workshop series. See go.RIMS.org/dataworkshops. Registration closes June 14th. Additional courses are on September 14th and December 7th. [13:24] The webinar “Large-Scale Risk: How Walmart Manages the Risks Unique to Large and Growing Companies,” will be on June 22, 2023. Scott Fenstermaker of Riskonnect will lead the session. Scott tells about the webinar featuring Chip Hargrave of Walmart. It's going to be fantastic! Visit rims.org/webinars to sign up for webinars. [16:20] One of the biggest steps JP has seen is curiosity about, as a risk community, what we can do, not just to support our organization … [but] how we're impacting everything around us, and that curiosity leading to some pivotal discussions around what the risk community can do to support, taking a deep dive into important issues. [17:25] JP shares an example. What have organizations done as risk professionals about issues that may detrimentally impact the LGBTQIA+ community in times of disaster? What legal, cultural, and economic issues would they face as a result of a disaster? What have we done to address that proactively? [18:05] These are newer pieces of the risk conversation. JP sees this as a positive outcome from the risk community to address what they can do for the LGBTQIA+ community. [18:21] Regarding DE&I, there have been a lot of conversations over the last several years about what we can do to bolster DE&I initiatives within our industry. JP brings up curiosity, bringing the conversations to the table in public forums like RISKWORLD 2023. These conversations are popping up at key points throughout the year in the industry. [19:05] JP says that's great because it furthers this idea of curiosity. We're talking about it. As long as we're talking about it, we're making movement. JP says the risk community has picked it up and run with it. [19:22] In JP's professional work, he sees a lot of interest in understanding how organizations are supporting LGBTQIA+ and DE&I initiatives because it's important to them. How are we fostering development and recruitment into our industry? They're asking for metrics, conversations, and updates. [20:45] LGBTQIA+ is a personal identification that comes with a lot of things behind it. If somebody isn't comfortable with identifying at home, we can't expect them to do it at work unless it's anonymous. Surveys are not trusted to be anonymous. Think about what a safe workplace is. Are we inclusive? Look at the language of initiatives. [21:49] JP was reminded of this when he reviewed case law recently that included the word “firemen.” Firefighters include both men and women. JP has seen positive responses to the way we've adjusted the pronouns within our existing policies. Ensure that the language in your policies is inclusive. That's a huge step you can take now. [22:52] Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) can be an excellent source of information and a way to put your finger on the pulse of a company's culture as it's perceived by each group. Be open to listening to what those groups have to say. Those can be really difficult conversations; what is intended by a policy may not be what is perceived. [24:08] JP recommends that organizations consult with DE&I experts. Having a third-party perspective to help shape policies and craft initiatives is an excellent investment in an organization's culture. That's what speaks to the community at large. [24:45] Rainbow Risk Alliance has a Second Annual Pride Social on June 22nd. There will be drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and a drag show. It will be a social networking event in West Hollywood from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel at the Abbey, seen on reality shows like The Real Housewives and The Vanderpump Rules. [27:56] Justin thanks JP for being on RIMScast and says he looks forward to seeing him at RISKWORLD 2024 in San Diego! JP thanks Justin and wishes everybody happy Pride! JP looks forward to being in San Diego and promises another Community Meetup! [28:23] Justin says a “special thanks to JP Navarro of the Rainbow Risk Alliance for joining us here today.” Rainbow Risk Alliance links are on the show notes. Also, see the links on the show notes for past coverage of Pride Month and DE&I initiatives. [28:51] Sponsor a RIMScast episode to reach a global audience! Justin shares other RIMS offerings, including a transitional membership, RIMS.org, Risk Management Magazine, and the Risk Management Monitor blog! Justin thanks you for your continued support and engagement!   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Canada 2023 — Sept. 11–14 in Ottawa! Spencer Educational Foundation — Funding Their Future Gala — Sept. 14, 2023 RIMS ERM Conference 2023 — Submit an educational session by June 30. Contribute to Risk Management Magazine RIMS Diversity Equity & Inclusion pageUpcoming Webinars: “Cyber Risk: Sharper Security or Dulled to the Danger?” | Sponsored by Beazley | June 20, 2023 “Large-Scale Risk: How Walmart Manages the Risks Unique to Large and Growing Companies” | Sponsored by Riskonnect | June 22, 2023 Upcoming Virtual Workshops: “RIMS Fundamentals of Risk Data, Analytics and AI” | June 15, 2023 | 10:00 am–2:00 pm ET | Registration Closes June 14 | Enroll Now “Managing Worker Compensation, Employer's Liability and Employment Practices in the US” | June 20–21 | 10:00 am–5:30 pm ET | Registration Closes June 19 | Enroll Now “Risk Appetite Management” | July 12–13 See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops Related RIMScast Episodes: “Risk Insight with AAIN Leadership” “Taking the “Next Steps” with NAAIA Executive Director and COO Omari Jahi Aarons”“RIMS DE&I in June 2022: Pride, Juneteenth, and National Indigenous History Month” “Launching DEI Initiatives with Tara Lessard-Webb” (2021) “Pride Month: How Risk Pros Can Protect and Uplift LGBTQ+ Employees” (2021) Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “Insuring the Future of the Environment” | Sponsored by AXA XL (New!) “Insights into the Gig Economy and its Contractors” | Sponsored by Zurich (NEW!) “The Importance of Disaster Planning Relationships” | Sponsored by ServiceMaster “Technology, Media and Telecom Solutions in 2023” | Sponsored by Allianz “Analytics in Action” | Sponsored by Alliant “Captive Market Outlook and Industry Insights” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Using M&A Insurance: The How and Why” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Zurich's Construction Sustainability Outlook for 2023” “Aon's 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Overview” “ESG Through the Risk Lens” | Sponsored by Riskonnect “A Look at the Cyber Insurance Market” | Sponsored by AXA XL “How to Reduce Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Risks” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD “Managing Global Geopolitical Risk in 2022 and Beyond” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Keeping Subcontractors Safe Through Partner Elevation” | Sponsored by Highwire “ESG: A Responsibility and a Growing Megatrend” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Prioritizing People: Focusing on Your Team to Deliver Exceptional Quality and Service to Your Clients” | Sponsored by Gallagher Bassett “Bermuda Opportunities in 2022 with BDA Chair Stephen Weinstein” | Sponsored by Bermuda Business Development Agency “SyncR: A Tool to Enhance Your Risk Quality & Insurance Strategy” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “RIMScast: Navigating the Risk Landscape in 2022” | Sponsored by AXA XL “RIMScast: Prioritizing People: Expertise and Innovation” | Sponsored by Gallagher Bassett “RIMScast: Risk Findings for the Industrial & Manufacturing Industry” | Sponsored by Aon RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS Risk Leaders Series RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring Broward County RIMS President Stacey Nielsen! Spencer Educational Foundation RIMS DEI Council RIMS Path to the Boardroom RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model® RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App RIMS Buyers Guide Dan Kugler Risk Manager on Campus Grant Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: JP Navarro Hanna Brophy Rainbow Risk Alliance Rainbow Risk Alliance Royal PRIDE Social❤️Rainbow Risk Alliance: PRIDE 2023

Summary:Partha Neog is the founder and CEO of Vantage Circle, an employee engagement and employee benefits platform. Partha began his career as an engineer working in telecom, but after the turn of the century he decided that it was time to start something of his own. In 2010, Partha founded Vantage Circle and has since grown it to a company of over 200 employees that operates in over 100 countries. In this episode, Partha talks about the critical role employee engagement plays for a growing company. Chapters:[0:00 - 5:03] IntroductionWelcome, Partha!Today's Topic: Employee Engagement for a Growing Company[5:04 - 9:50] What are the biggest challenges for a company growing from 2 to 200 employees?Changes happen slowly and can creep up on you, raising the question: when is it time to make changes?Flexibility is no longer feasible once a company reaches a larger size[9:51 - 16:00] Partha's lessons learned while growing Vantage CircleIt's critical to have regular, formal communication channelsWhy some companies struggle with attrition and how good communication can be a solution[16:01 - 25:43] Examples of how employee engagement can help a growing company succeedHow employee engagement can foster more passionate employeesHow to establish a culture of passion among employees[25:44 - 27:45] ClosingThanks for listening!Quotes:“When you are a small team, a lot of information is [communicated] through osmosis... but as you keep on growing, it's very important to have a formal communication channel.”“Wellness is a very important part of the value proposition of an organization.”Contact:Partha's LinkedInDavid's LinkedInDwight's LinkedInProduction by Affogato MediaPodcast Manger: Karissa Harris

In the Transform Sales Podcast #66, Amir Reiter spoke to Jeremy Ruch, Founder of Bandalier. In this engaging conversation, Ruch shares his firsthand experience as a buyer in the sales agency industry and the challenges he faced while managing a customer experience organization for a fintech company. Discover how Ruch identified an opportunity to bridge the talent gap and create a company that solves talent problems for companies, rather than strategy problems. If you're struggling to find the right people for your sales team, Ruch's insights will be invaluable.   RESOURCES & LINKS: Want To Find the Right Agencies For Your Sales Team Quickly? Learn How You Can Use The CloudTask Marketplace here: https://www.cloudtask.com/find-agencies #TransformSales #leadgenerationcompanies #cloudtask

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Ralph Bless currently serves as Telgian Engineering & Consulting's Executive Vice President, Innovation and Excellence. He has more than 40 years of experience in fire protection, including a broad range of water-based and special hazard system design, code consulting, and fire protection engineering services. Bless holds multiple state and national certifications, including that of Certified Fire Protection Specialist. He also serves on six National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Technical Committees. These include chair for Record Storage, NFPA 232, as well as NFPA 1, NFPA 13 SSI (Installation) and the Correlating Committees, NFPA 15, and NFPA 915.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMScast. [:27] About today's episode: Fire Risk in Commercial and Industrial Buildings. [:34] All about upcoming RIMS webinars, and more! [1:13] The RIMS Canada Conference 2023 has been announced for September 11th‒14th in Ottowa! Visit RIMSCanadaConference.ca for more information. [1:30] On September 14th, the Spencer Educational Foundation returns to New York City for its Annual Funding Their Future Gala. The event will be held at the Cipriani 42nd Street. A link is on this episode's notes. You can also visit SpencerEd.org. [1:47] Head to the RIMS.org/Advocacy page! The RIMS Legislative Summit is returning to  Washington, D.C. on October 25th and 26th. Visit the link in the show notes. [2:01] Be on the lookout for the call for submissions for the RIMS ERM Conference, which will be held November 2nd and 3rd in Denver, Colorado! Check your inboxes. [2:18] RIMS is partnering with Conrad Clark Nigeria for a RIMS CRMP Exam Prep virtual workshop Saturdays in July: July 1st, 8th, and 15th. Start your RIMS CRMP journey today! The link is in the show notes. [2:41] The new and mixed commodities being brought into commercial and industrial buildings are adding to the evolution and omnipresence of fire risks. Ralph Bless is here to discuss how to identify these materials and machines and the need for full-scale testing. Justin welcomes Ralph Bless to RIMScast. [3:05] About Ralph's 40-year career in the industry with new construction, remodels, maintenance, and testing. [3:46] How Ralph has worked with risk professionals has changed in the past few years, from dealing with the pandemic, how facilities are used, and bringing people back into facilities, including egress and protection issues. [4:30] Fire risk in facilities has evolved in how we're using the buildings, and what we're putting in them. The products have changed, from hand sanitizer, batteries, and plastics, to the packaging around them. From the start of Ralph's career to today, the fire risk has grown significantly. [5:22] The changes in fire risk have been across the board, from offices to storage, to manufacturing facilities. The requirements for sprinklers for multi-rack systems have changed, for example, providing challenges for Telgian's clients and the industry. [6:17] Batteries, whether for electric vehicles or everyday equipment, have changed the fire risk. A very small battery can create a very large fire. Telgian is exploring how to protect against battery fires. Packaging and the manner of storing products also add fire risks. Plastic pallets have replaced wood pallets. [7:12] Automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) are popular. The robots and lift vehicles are battery-powered with their charging stations, creating new risks as workers are returning to facilities. [8:11] The codes, standards, data sheets, and guidelines are behind the times. There has not been enough testing to know to protect these new automated facilities. In a lot of cases, water alone is not the solution. [8:31] Ralph lists data sheets, guidelines, and codes that need to be modernized. One of the significant challenges of code development, for instance, the NFPA code, is the three-year cycle to update. Those are adopted by the building codes one year later. Then the building codes need to be adopted by the states, provinces, and countries. [9:34] By the time facility builders and managers have the codes and standards, they are at least four years old. Technology changes faster than that. [10:06] Ralph serves on six NFPA technical committees and some certification bodies. He likes the NFPA process and has been involved in it for some years. Everybody gets a voice. The challenge is in keeping up with what's going on. NFPA is involved in full-scale fire testing as well as code development, working with state and local jurisdictions. [11:02]  RIMS plug time! Sponsor a weekly or dedicated episode of RIMScast! Contact us at pd@rims.org. The virtual workshop Managing Worker Compensation, Employer's Liability and Employment Practices in the U.S. will be June 20–21, Register by June 19! [11:49] A three-part virtual workshop on data risk management will be June 15. Earn the RIMS Fundamentals of Risk Data Analytics and AI certificate when you complete this workshop series. See go.RIMS.org/dataworkshops. Registration closes June 14th. Additional courses are on September 14th and December 7th. [12:31] The webinar Large-Scale Risk: How Walmart Manages the Risks Unique to Large and Growing Companies will be on June 22, 2023. Scott Fenstermaker of Riskonnect will lead the session. Scott tells about the webinar featuring Chip Hargrave of Walmart. It's going to be fantastic! Visit rims.org/webinars to sign up for this webinar and others. [15:28] With their larger customers and facilities, Telgian does fire modeling, egress modeling, fire development modeling, smoke modeling, or full-scale fire testing. The codes and standards need to be generic, but specialized facilities need to be full-scale fire-tested. It makes good business sense. [16:54] Ralph discusses how organizations can manage the risks of new commodities and devices in their facilities. Take a hard look at how the use of the facility has changed and the product has changed. He shares the example of plastic toys in open packaging on store shelves and vertically stacked mattresses that burn vigorously. [18:22] Facilities managers may think that inspecting their sprinkler and alarm systems regularly for wear and tear is enough, but they need to be analyzed for how well they will protect the facility in a fire. Involve loss control engineer consultants and the risk department in the analysis. Work with the community fire department. [20:20] About the nearly year-round wildfire risk in the U.S. Some insurance companies refuse to insure certain areas. How do we protect facilities and become good stewards? [21:22] Risk professionals should collaborate with Operations, R&D, the community, your insurance providers, your loss control engineers, the risk team, and any consultants you may bring in. [22:19] Fire risk isn't calculated by the month but by the industry involved. Telgian has seen large facility fires in every month of the last year and a half. You really have to be on your game all the time. [22:59] Justin says a “special thanks to Ralph Bless for joining RIMScast today.” Listen to the episodes related to fire risks and water damage reduction linked on the show notes. [23:18] Sponsor a RIMScast episode to reach a global audience! Justin shares other RIMS offerings, including a transitional membership, Risk Management Magazine, and the Risk Management Monitor blog! Justin thanks you for your continued engagement!   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Canada 2023 — Sept. 11–14 in Ottawa! Spencer Educational Foundation — Funding Their Future Gala – Sept. 14, 2023 Contribute to Risk Management Magazine RIMS Diversity Equity & Inclusion page RIMS ERM Conference Nov 2 & 3 | Submit a session by June 30.  Upcoming Webinars: The Top 10 Must-Have Reports for GRC and InfoSec Leaders | Sponsored by Resolver | June 8, 2023 Cyber Risk: Sharper Security or Dulled to the Danger? | Sponsored by Beazley | June 20, 2023 Large-Scale Risk: How Walmart Manages the Risks Unique to Large and Growing Companies | Sponsored by Riskonnect | June 22, 2023 Upcoming Virtual Workshops: RIMS Fundamentals of Risk Data, Analytics and AI | June 15, 2023 | 10:00 am–2:00 pm ET | Registration Closes June 14 | Enroll Now Managing Worker Compensation, Employer's Liability and Employment Practices in the US | June 20–21 | 10:00 am–5:30 pm ET | Registration Closes June 19 | Enroll Now RIMS CRMP Exam Prep with Conrad Clark Nigeria | July 1, 8, and 15 Risk Appetite Management | July 12–13 See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops Related RIMScast Episodes: “World Water Day, IoT, and Water Damage Reduction with John Dempsey” “Public Violence and Workplace Safety with Lauris Freidenfelds” “Occupational Safety Risks in 2022 with Dave Ferro” “E-Commerce's Impact on Fire Safety in Supply Chains with Leonard Ramo” Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “Insuring the Future of the Environment” | Sponsored by AXA XL (New!) “Insights into the Gig Economy and its Contractors” | Sponsored by Zurich (NEW!) “The Importance of Disaster Planning Relationships” | Sponsored by ServiceMaster “Technology, Media and Telecom Solutions in 2023” | Sponsored by Allianz “Analytics in Action” | Sponsored by Alliant “Captive Market Outlook and Industry Insights” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Using M&A Insurance: The How and Why” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Zurich's Construction Sustainability Outlook for 2023” “Aon's 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Overview” “ESG Through the Risk Lens” | Sponsored by Riskonnect “A Look at the Cyber Insurance Market” | Sponsored by AXA XL “How to Reduce Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Risks” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD “Managing Global Geopolitical Risk in 2022 and Beyond” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Keeping Subcontractors Safe Through Partner Elevation” | Sponsored by Highwire “ESG: A Responsibility and a Growing Megatrend” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Prioritizing People: Focusing on Your Team to Deliver Exceptional Quality and Service to Your Clients” | Sponsored by Gallagher Bassett “Bermuda Opportunities in 2022 with BDA Chair Stephen Weinstein” | Sponsored by Bermuda Business Development Agency “SyncR: A Tool to Enhance Your Risk Quality & Insurance Strategy” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “RIMScast: Navigating the Risk Landscape in 2022” | Sponsored by AXA XL “RIMScast: Prioritizing People: Expertise and Innovation” | Sponsored by Gallagher Bassett “RIMScast: Risk Findings for the Industrial & Manufacturing Industry” | Sponsored by Aon RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS Risk Leaders Series RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring Broward County RIMS President Stacey Nielsen! Spencer Educational Foundation RIMS DEI Council RIMS Path to the Boardroom RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model® RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App RIMS Buyers Guide Dan Kugler Risk Manager on Campus Grant Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Ralph E. Bless, Jr., PE, CFPS, SET Telgian Engineering & Consulting   Tweetables (For Social Media Use):   “Fire risk has evolved … specifically as it relates to facilities, in how we're using the buildings, and what we're putting in those buildings. … The products have changed, …  hand sanitizer, batteries, different types of plastics, or the packaging around it.” — Ralph E. Bless   “I don't know about you but I don't really want to be carrying around my cellphone from 10 years ago. It kind of relates [to outdated standards].” — Ralph E. Bless   “We've seen several very large-loss fires … and if you look at …  why they were catastrophic, what you'll find is many times the smaller jurisdictions may not have understood or may not have been trained by the facility on how to respond to their … facility.” — Ralph E. Bless   “[Fire risk]; it's not really one month out of the year. It really depends on the industry, in my experience.” — Ralph E. Bless    

Preston's career started out selling pest control door-to-door and it wasn't long after when his entrepreneurial spirit kicked in. He quickly realized he had a passion for helping others and wanted to bring people alongside his journey to success. Fast forward a decade later, Preston owns and operates several businesses that are growing at a rapid rate. With starting a business comes growing pains, and in today's episode Preston shares the many challenges he has faced and overcome over the years. He also discusses the importance of synergy and how it has helped Ardent's most recent merger with Alta seamlessly play out. As business booms, Ardent has continuously ranked on Inc. 5000's “Fastest- Growing Companies in America” for 5 years in a row. Preston and his story are a testament to trials also being blessings, and we're excited to share his journey with y'all! Stay tuned for part 2 *COMING SOON*

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Eloise Copland joins RIMScast to discuss the effects human bias has on all decision-making, what bias is, and working with bias by understanding how the mind uses it as a shortcut to process information. Understanding our biases about the environment will help us to direct with intention our decision-making around climate-change issues. Listen to this enlightening discussion to help inform your organization's approach toward prioritizing the environment.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMScast. [:27] About today's episode with Principal Behavioral Scientist, Influence at Work, Eloise Copland, on the psychology of environmental bias risk. [:37] All about upcoming RIMS webinars, and more! [1:17] The RIMS Canada Conference 2023 has been announced for September 11th‒14th in Ottowa! Visit RIMSCanadaConference.ca for more information. [1:34] On September 14th, the Spencer Educational Foundation returns to New York City for its Annual Funding Their Future Gala. The event will be held at the Cipriani 42nd Street. A link is on this episode's notes. You can also visit SpencerEd.org. [1:51] Head to the RIMS.org/Advocacy page! The RIMS Legislative Summit is returning to  Washington, D.C. on October 25th and 26th. Visit the link in the show notes. [2:04] Be on the lookout for the call for submissions for the RIMS ERM Conference, which will be held November 2nd and 3rd in Denver, Colorado! Check your inboxes. [2:20] RIMS is partnering with Conrad Clark Nigeria for a RIMS CRMP Exam Prep virtual workshop Saturdays in July: July 1st, 8th, and 15th. Start your RIMS CRMP journey today! The link is in the show notes. [2:41] The “E” in ESG stands for environmental risk. It is on their minds regularly at RIMS and RIMScast. Justin introduces Eloise Copland, the Principal Behavioral Scientist for Influence at Work. Eloise joins the podcast to talk about our approach to environmental bias and environmental risk. [3:43] Justin welcomes Eloise Copland, or Elle, to RIMScast. El is five hours ahead of New York time. [4:25] Elle tells about her background, career, and what excites her every day about behavioral economics and addressing environmental bias. [6:32] It takes well-funded agencies and corporations working together for change to occur. People run agencies and corporations and their biases influence decisions. [7:10] There isn't one simple answer to why executives prioritize short-term environmental challenges over the bigger picture. We like to think that with the right information, and with the right resources, people make rational decisions. Research shows that people's decisions are influenced by mental shortcuts called biases. [8:43] The four types of biases: Present bias — we value our present selves more than our future selves. Uncertainty aversion — we avoid unknown risks. Optimism Bias — we are overly optimistic about the future. Loss Aversion — we find losses to be more negative than equivalent gains are positive. [15:49] Execs believe it's significantly more costly to be sustainable because there's a lot of investment and you don't get a lot of payback. Loss aversion overpowers the potential gains an organization might get. [16:19] RIMS plug time! Sponsor a weekly or dedicated episode of RIMScast! Contact us at pd@rims.org. The virtual workshop Managing Worker Compensation, Employer's Liability and Employment Practices in the U.S. will be June 20–21, Register by June 19! The three-part virtual workshop on data risk management will be June 15. See the link. [17:48] The webinar "Large-Scale Risk: How Walmart Manages the Risks Unique to Large and Growing Companies" will be on June 22, 2023. Scott Fenstermaker of RIskonnect will lead the session. Scott tells about the webinar featuring Chip Hargrave of Walmart. [20:54] Elle describes ways to work with biases. Knowing what influences our decisions can help us to reduce the power biases hold over us. Elle suggests three things to add to our arsenal: changing people's focus, making it tangible, and making it personal. [22:42] Change people's focus by encouraging executives to look at long-term goals. Find ways to reward longer-term achievements and make the environmental threat more immediate. Use hypothetical scenarios. [25:23] Make the outcomes more tangible by providing people with a roadmap with the steps of what they can do to achieve a larger goal or reduce the uncertainty by telling people what other people are doing. Have them make implementation intentions, such as “If this happens, I will do that.” Research shows that this works. [26:53] Make the outcome personal by showing people the emotional and oral impacts of climate change on their nations, communities, and families. They will be much more likely to act beyond the minimum requirements. [29:51] Elle discusses when executives stubbornly pursue short-term priorities instead of big-picture priorities. Elle suggests empathetically engaging executives to see the big picture. Make sure that when we think about systems, we're thinking in the long term. Biases are not handicaps but are the ways our brains process information. [34:03] With the understanding of how humans think, we can integrate this understanding into our systems and what we do, to make sure that we don't hit this situation where someone is too short-sighted or stubborn. [34:55] About the COP climate change summits, good and bad. Elle describes the “planning fallacy.” Attending the summit and creating a commitment is not taking action. Tie your commitments to measurable and visible impacts. [41:01] Sponsor a RIMScast episode to reach a global audience! Justin shares other RIMS offerings, including a transitional membership!   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Canada 2023 — Sept. 11–14 in Ottawa! Spencer Educational Foundation — Funding Their Future Gala — Sept. 14, 2023 RIMS.org/Advocacy/ RIMS 2023 Legislative Summit — Oct. 25–26 in Washington, D.C. RIMS ERM Conference — Nov. 2–3 in Denver, Colorado. Contribute to Risk Management Magazine RIMS Diversity Equity & Inclusion page Upcoming Webinars: The Top 10 Must-Have Reports for GRC and InfoSec Leaders | Sponsored by Resolver | June 8, 2023 Cyber Risk: Sharper Security or Dulled to the Danger? | Sponsored by Beazley | June 20, 2023 Large-Scale Risk: How Walmart Manages the Risks Unique to Large and Growing Companies | Sponsored by Riskonnect | June 22, 2023 Upcoming Virtual Workshops: RIMS Fundamentals of Risk Data, Analytics and AI | June 15, 2023 | 10:00 am–2:00 pm ET | Registration Closes June 14 | Enroll Now Managing Worker Compensation, Employer's Liability and Employment Practices in the US | June 20–21 | 10:00 am–5:30 pm ET | Registration Closes June 19 | Enroll Now RIMS CRMP Exam Prep with Conrad Clark Nigeria | July 1, 8, and 15 Risk Appetite Management | July 12-13 See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops Related RIMScast Episodes: “Earth Day 2023 and ESG with Lisanne Sison of the RIMS SERMC” “World Water Day, IoT, and Water Damage Reduction with John Dempsey” “World Water Day 2022 with Henk Ovink, Special Envoy for International Water Affairs for the Kingdom of the Netherlands” “Earth Observations, Acronyms, and Risk with Dr. Shanna McClain of NASA” (2021) “ERM, ESG, and More Acronyms with Jana Utter” Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “Insuring the Future of the Environment” | Sponsored by AXA XL (New!) “Insights into the Gig Economy and its Contractors” | Sponsored by Zurich (NEW!) “The Importance of Disaster Planning Relationships” | Sponsored by ServiceMaster “Technology, Media and Telecom Solutions in 2023” | Sponsored by Allianz “Analytics in Action” | Sponsored by Alliant “Captive Market Outlook and Industry Insights” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Using M&A Insurance: The How and Why” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Zurich's Construction Sustainability Outlook for 2023” “Aon's 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Overview” “ESG Through the Risk Lens” | Sponsored by Riskonnect “A Look at the Cyber Insurance Market” | Sponsored by AXA XL “How to Reduce Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Risks” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD “Managing Global Geopolitical Risk in 2022 and Beyond” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Keeping Subcontractors Safe Through Partner Elevation” | Sponsored by Highwire “ESG: A Responsibility and a Growing Megatrend” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Prioritizing People: Focusing on Your Team to Deliver Exceptional Quality and Service to Your Clients” | Sponsored by Gallagher Bassett “Bermuda Opportunities in 2022 with BDA Chair Stephen Weinstein” | Sponsored by Bermuda Business Development Agency “SyncR: A Tool to Enhance Your Risk Quality & Insurance Strategy” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “RIMScast: Navigating the Risk Landscape in 2022” | Sponsored by AXA XL “RIMScast: Prioritizing People: Expertise and Innovation” | Sponsored by Gallagher Bassett “RIMScast: Risk Findings for the Industrial & Manufacturing Industry” | Sponsored by Aon RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS Risk Leaders Series RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring Broward County RIMS President Stacey Nielsen! Spencer Educational Foundation RIMS DEI Council RIMS Path to the Boardroom RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model® RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App RIMS Buyers Guide Dan Kugler Risk Manager on Campus Grant Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest:   Guest: Eloise Copland Principal Behavioral Scientist, Influence at Work   Tweetables (For Social Media Use):   “For me, behavioral science is most useful in the context of environmental impact. And I began to sort of focus on understanding people's perceptions about the environment and their motivations and barriers.” — Eloise Copland   “This idea of losses — they kind of loom much larger in our brains than gains do. So in the context of executives and business and risk and the environment, people are pretty hesitant to invest in climate change solutions … that have unknown or unproven ROI.” — Eloise Copland   “The better we understand what is making and driving the decision-making when … we're in the boardroom; the better we can ensure our systems and our communications fit with these beliefs. … Don't communicate … in ways that aren't going to resonate.” — Eloise Copland   “With the proper understanding of how humans think, we can integrate this understanding into our systems; into what we do, to make sure that we don't hit this situation where someone is too short-sighted; too stubborn.” — Eloise Copland  

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Laura Casselman is the CEO of JVZoo, co-founder of media agency Vidastreet, and author of Trust Your Increments. She has nearly two decades of experience in growing sales and revenue, improving customer service, and aggressively controlling expenses in competitive markets. Companies under her direction have landed on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America four times and increased revenue from $100M to over $2B. Laura is the recipient of Stevie Awards for both Executive and Woman of the Year, a CEO World Award for Female CEO of the Year, and a Pillar World Award for Employer's Diversity Achievement of the Year.

SPaMCAST 752 features our interview with Laura Bell Main. We discuss the confluence of fast-growing companies and security. Maybe I should say collision instead of confluence. Note: Laura provides an incredible amount of wisdom in the interview; however, due to a user error (mine) I lost the first minute of the interview. The abrupt start of the interview means we hit the ground running with very little preamble. Laura Bell Main specializes in securing some of Australia and New Zealand's fastest-growing organizations. She has over twenty years of experience in software development and information security. It's her mission and passion to bring security into organizations of every shape and size.  Laura is the founder and CEO of SafeStack Academy, an online education platform offering flexible, high-quality, and people-focused, secure development training for fast-moving companies, with a focus on building security skills, practices, and culture across the entire engineering team. SafeStack is a value's driven company on a mission to make cybersecurity accessible for everyone and any organization.  “To protect each one of us, we must protect all of us” Connect With Laura Bell Main: www.Laurabellmain.com   www.safestack.io/   mobile.twitter.com/lady_nerd  www.nz.linkedin.com/in/lauradbel l    Re-read Saturday News! Chapter 3 of Team Topologies: Organizing Business And Technology Teams For Fast Flow by Matthew Skelton and Manuel Pais is titled Team First Thinking. Using teams to get work done in all walks of life is undeniable. Whether the idea of “team” emerged a century ago or last week is less important. What is important is the knowledge that very little work happens without teams. Team-first thinking makes simple sense.   Buy a copy and read along! - Team Topologies: Organizing Business And Technology Teams For Fast Flow Previous Installments: Week 1: Front Matter and Logistics – http://bit.ly/3nHGkW4  Week 2: The Problem With Org Charts – https://bit.ly/3zGGyQf  Week 3:  Conway's Law and Why It Matters - https://bit.ly/3muTVQE  Week 4: Team First Thinking - https://bit.ly/3H9xRSC  Next SPaMCAST  In SPaMCAST 753 we will return to our discussion of fatalism to examine the relationship between hierarchy, fatalism, and engagement.  We will also have a visit from Tony Timbol who will bring his To Tell A Story column to the podcast. 

Chief Growth Officer at Xero Chris O'Neill is joining me for a fascinating discussion on leadership, healthy career development, and maintaining your emotional well-being. Chris has had the privilege to lead teams at some of the world's most beloved brands including Google and Evernote. Whether leading challenging turnarounds or scaling rocketships, Chris has been involved in numerous environments and scenarios. One key aspect within all of the various moments and scenarios is operating with sound emotional well-being and intelligence. We discussed not only Chris's exceptional background, but also practical steps on becoming a better leader, improving your career, and taking care of your health while juggling a demanding career plus much more. Check out Xero for an array of small business solutions — https://www.xero.com/us/ Connect and keep up with Chris — https://www.linkedin.com/in/croneill Let us help you monitor your health so you can maintain your edge and status. For more information on how to become a concierge client, visit: https://calendly.com/julian-exechealth/meeting Join our email list and also get our free executive health report: ‘The Optimal Executive: 17 Impactful Actions to Look, Feel, and Stay at The Top of Your Game.' Visit— executivehealth.io/report --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/executive-health/message

In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to find the path to expansion that's right for you. Honing your emotional intelligence as a leader for the sake of your team. The mental challenges of entrepreneurship. Resources + Links: Connect with Chelsea on Instagram | @chelwright   Website: www.chelwright.com   For updates and collaborations or opportunities, go to www.LetsPlayBigger.com   Follow Raquel on Raquel Quinet's socials:  Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn    Find more resources on our website https://raquelq.com/podcast/   Checkout Out Our  2023 Play Bigger Events   Apply to be in our Play Bigger Mastermind Grow Your Real Estate Business with Real Brokerage Show Notes: How can a little emotional intelligence take your biz a long way? This week's special guest is Chelsea Wright, the real estate leader, coach, and speaker who pioneered her own expansion team! We'll learn how she juggles it all, from running a transaction management company to helping realtors scale their businesses! We will explore the mental side of entrepreneurship, going from solo to growing a team, how to master emotional intelligence and data tracking, and even more important lessons in expansion all business owners should know. Join us to discover the path to growth that's right for you and your business! 00:30 Meet real estate coach, leader, and speaker, Chelsea Wright, who pioneered an expansion team on her own! 02:45 How did you become a leader of an expansion team? 05:40 What was your mental health journey as an entrepreneur? 08:05 What do you wish you would have known about expansion? 10:15 What advice would you give to someone growing their own team? 12:45 What do you do differently? 15:10 Running a transaction management company. 17:30 How do you streamline the process? 20:15 How do you coach clients with emotional intelligence? 21:30 Why do we need to track the numbers? 25:35 How important is having the right coach? 28:45 What lessons have you learned from coaching agent leaders? 32:00 What are you most excited about? 33:45 What do you do to play bigger in business and in life?  

Matt Shoup is an award winning serial entrepreneur. He's an author. He's a keynote speaker. He loves Spain and he's an aspiring Paella chef. He's also a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt. You know, I love that kind of stuff. A Spanish coffee addict, he's grown multiple companies from the ground up. Screw The Commute Podcast Show Notes Episode 721 How To Automate Your Business - https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/ Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Higher Education Webinar – https://screwthecommute.com/webinars See Tom's Stuff – https://linktr.ee/antionandassociates 02:22 Tom's introduction to Matt Shoup 11:05 "Pirate Patch" to speed up jobs for fixing walls 13:58 Getting into the roofing business 17:02 Painting a Baby 25:40 Hail storm and the wrong shingles 28:55 Sponsor message 31:13 A typical day for Matt Entrepreneurial Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Higher Education Webinar - https://screwthecommute.com/webinars Screw The Commute - https://screwthecommute.com/ Screw The Commute Podcast App - https://screwthecommute.com/app/ College Ripoff Quiz - https://imtcva.org/quiz Know a young person for our Youth Episode Series? Send an email to Tom! - orders@antion.com Have a Roku box? Find Tom's Public Speaking Channel there! - https://channelstore.roku.com/details/267358/the-public-speaking-channel How To Automate Your Business - https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/ Internet Marketing Retreat and Joint Venture Program - https://greatinternetmarketingtraining.com/ KickStartCart - http://www.kickstartcart.com/ Copywriting901 - https://copywriting901.com/ Training - https://screwthecommute.com/training Disabilities Page - https://imtcva.org/disabilities/ Tom's Patreon Page - https://screwthecommute.com/patreon/ Tom on TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@digitalmultimillionaire/ Matt's website - https://www.mattshoup.com/ Email Tom: Tom@ScrewTheCommute.com Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Related Episodes Public Wi-Fi - https://screwthecommute.com/720/ More Entrepreneurial Resources for Home Based Business, Lifestyle Business, Passive Income, Professional Speaking and Online Business I discovered a great new headline / subject line / subheading generator that will actually analyze which headlines and subject lines are best for your market. I negotiated a deal with the developer of this revolutionary and inexpensive software. Oh, and it's good on Mac and PC. Go here: http://jvz1.com/c/41743/183906 The Wordpress Ecourse. Learn how to Make World Class Websites for $20 or less. https://screwthecommute.com/wordpressecourse/ Join our Private Facebook Group! One week trial for only a buck and then $37 a month, or save a ton with one payment of $297 for a year. Click the image to see all the details and sign up or go to https://www.greatinternetmarketing.com/screwthecommute/ After you sign up, check your email for instructions on getting in the group.

Miguel Armaza sits down with Suni Lobo, Chief HR/People Officer at Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), a publicly-traded fintech that helps companies issue cards with flexibility, control, and scale with an open API platform.Founded in 2010, Marqeta has now issued hundreds of millions of cards across 36 countries and works with customers like Square, Klarna, Uber, Coinbase, and JP Morgan.We discuss:Company Culture in a remote world. Has remote work made it easier or harder to build community, increase productivity, and level the playing field?How to build a culture of innovation and purpose, and why compensation is almost never the main reason people leave companies.Why is it that at startups the role is called Head of People, but at large companies, we call it Head of Human Resources?Reflections and lessons for leaders building culture in fast-growing companies… and a lot more!Want more podcast episodes? Join me and follow Fintech Leaders today on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app for weekly conversations with today's global leaders that will dominate the 21st century in fintech, business, and beyond.Do you prefer a written summary, instead? Check out the Fintech Leaders newsletter and join 51,000+ readers and listeners worldwide!Miguel Armaza is Co-Founder & Managing General Partner of Gilgamesh Ventures, a seed-stage investment fund focused on fintech in the Americas. He also hosts and writes the Fintech Leaders podcast and newsletter.Miguel on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nKha4ZMiguel on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Jb5oBcFintech Leaders Newsletter: bit.ly/3jWIpqp

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Andrew Ishimaru from RyTech about building and growing companies. Science Highlight: When the nose knows: ontogenetic changes in detection dogs' (Canis familiaris) responsiveness to social and olfactory cues Links Mentioned in the Episode: Growth Hackers Demand curve Inbound Marketing Certification Trust Me, I'm Lying Ryan Holliday course Canva Google Analytics Where to find Andrew: Instagram | LinkedIn You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Want to know how you can scale your customer's lifetime value?On today's episode, host Mark de Grasse sits down with Rudy Mawer to discuss customer lifetime value and how you can build a multi-million dollar business through Facebook ads. Rudy is an international entrepreneur and expert marketer. He built two multimillion-dollar businesses in two years by age 27 - and now runs a fully done-for-you marketing agency specializing in ecommerce brands and helping experts and celebrities scale their brands.Tune in to learn how Rudy built multimillion-dollar businesses by mastering Facebook ads, direct response, and funnels. Discover the basics of customer lifetime value, why it's important, and some time-tested strategies to maximize it.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:The intersection between science and marketingUnderstanding the customer's "Why" and why it mattersMarketing is about grabbing people's attentionWhat to expect in the future of digital marketingHow to maximize the lifetime value of a customerA holistic approach to organic content on InstagramAd Creatives: Best practices to make your ads stand outThe number one rule to becoming successful in lifeLINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Connect with Rudy on LinkedInRudy's Instagram Mawercapital.comTheredlife.comOUR PARTNERS:7 Levels of Scale WorkbookFind out your Leadership Trust Score at Ready to Lead.Listen to the #1 Digital Marketing Podcast, Perpetual Traffic Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The DigitalMarketer Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!This Month's Sponsors:Conversion Fanatics - Conversion Rate Optimization AgencyGet 50% Off Monthly Blog Writing Service - BKA Content More Resources from Scalable[Free Guide & Assessment] 7 Levels of ScaleFREE EPIC Challenge More Shows You'll LovePerpetual Traffic - The #1 podcast for learning paid traffic and improving your conversions!Business Lunch - Sit down every week some of the most successful people in the world. Hosted by Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss Mentioned in this...

Want to know how you can scale your customer's lifetime value?On today's episode, host Mark de Grasse sits down with Rudy Mawer to discuss customer lifetime value and how you can build a multi-million dollar business through Facebook ads. Rudy is an international entrepreneur and expert marketer. He built two multimillion-dollar businesses in two years by age 27 - and now runs a fully done-for-you marketing agency specializing in ecommerce brands and helping experts and celebrities scale their brands.Tune in to learn how Rudy built multimillion-dollar businesses by mastering Facebook ads, direct response, and funnels. Discover the basics of customer lifetime value, why it's important, and some time-tested strategies to maximize it.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:The intersection between science and marketingUnderstanding the customer's "Why" and why it mattersMarketing is about grabbing people's attentionWhat to expect in the future of digital marketingHow to maximize the lifetime value of a customerA holistic approach to organic content on InstagramAd Creatives: Best practices to make your ads stand outThe number one rule to becoming successful in lifeLINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Connect with Rudy on LinkedInRudy's Instagram Mawercapital.comTheredlife.comOUR PARTNERS:7 Levels of Scale WorkbookFind out your Leadership Trust Score at Ready to Lead.Listen to the #1 Digital Marketing Podcast, Perpetual Traffic Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The DigitalMarketer Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!This Month's Sponsors:Conversion Fanatics - Conversion Rate Optimization AgencyGet 50% Off Monthly Blog Writing Service - BKA Content More Resources from Scalable[Free Guide & Assessment] 7 Levels of ScaleFREE EPIC Challenge More Shows You'll LovePerpetual Traffic - The #1 podcast for learning paid traffic and improving your conversions!Business Lunch - Sit down every week with some of the most successful people in the world. Hosted by Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss Mentioned in this...

A lot of leaders and entrepreneurs feel like everything in their lives would work if only they could make a copy or two of themselves. Explore the interesting, practical, and sometimes surprising secrets to high performance taken from fast-growing companies with guest Alecia Huck from Maverick and Company sherikayehoff.com

Most companies, especially big ones, have a lot of data. As a business leader, you need to be able to pull it all together and make it accessible to everyone in your organization to maximize its usefulness.Grafana Labs is an open-source analytics platform and interactive visualization web application. Grafana takes a unique approach to providing a "single-pane-of-glass" by unifying your existing data, wherever it lives. As a result, it helps to facilitate a culture where data can easily be used and accessed by the people that need it.In this episode of Reverse Engineered, Douglas Hanna, the COO of Grafana Labs, explains why it's important to use the OKR framework. Douglas and our host Jon Penland also discuss how to deal with adversity, find the right balance, and do a productive job.Check out more shows at https://kinsta.com/podcast/scale-operations-in-fast-growing-companies/ 

Maya Sweiry, Vice President of Human Resources at Oktopost stops by the podcast to talk about the importance of employer branding and how Marketing and HR need to work together to differentiate the employee experience. Similar to the way organizations compete for customers by driving value of their products and services, businesses today also need to compete for talent by showcasing authentic company culture. As Maya suggests throughout the episode, an important piece to this is employer branding – the unwritten story of your organization and often, what people are saying about you when you are not in the room. Employer branding helps bring a company's culture to life and human resources cannot go at it alone. According to Maya, Marketing and HR need to partner together to play an active role in creating, building, and maintaining the organization's story and messaging as it pertains to current employees and potential candidates. Hot Topics of this Episode: - The importance of Marketing and HR working together to impact the Employer Brand - Maya's perspective on where Marketeers can lean better into Human Resources to tell the unwritten story of their organization - How to create and nurture a positive company culture that continually grows the talent you have, and attracts the talent you need

SkyPoint is transforming customer experience and business outcomes through the power of AI on a unified and privacy-first view of the customer data. Our platform combines our integrated Custom Data Platform, Zero Trust Data Vault, Privacy Compliance Automation and APIs that allow our customers and developers to easily deploy solutions that leverage unified customer records in healthcare and consumer industries. Quickly build professional-grade apps, manage data privacy, create automated workflows, connect to diverse data sources, and embed AI into your apps when you use SkyPoint APIs. It's how you become more agile to delight your customers. Industry leaders and over 6 million end users currently use SkyPoint. About our guest: Tisson Mathew is CEO and Founder of SkyPoint Cloud, a privacy-first customer data platform that enables consumer and healthcare brands to unlock deeper, more meaningful relationships with their customers and patients. Before founding SkyPoint Cloud, he was Chief Technology Officer at Alignment Healthcare and, prior to that, at Cambia Health Solutions. Mathew also led the team that built and operated the Amazon logistics technology platform that powers Amazon Prime Now, Amazon Fresh, and Amazon Flex. He holds four U.S. patents, a Master of Science in computer science and engineering from Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Ore., and completed the Stanford Executive Program for Growing Companies at Stanford University, Stanford, CA.

In this episode Mark is joined by Sydney Samuels who is the Founder and Managing Director of Loop Not Luck. Loop Not Luck is a Diverse Talent Acquisition Platform providing candidates with a personalised stream of data-driven career opportunities and organisations with exposure and access to underrepresented talent. We explored her career path so far, putting diversity at the core of business, her mission and much more! Links to Sydney: https://loopnotluck.com/ www.sydneysamuels.com Sign up to the mailing list to get your personalised job picks, straight to your inbox: www.findyourhustle.co.uk/jobs Follow us Instagram: @FindYourHustlePod Follow us Instagram @Findyourhustle.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/find-your-hustle/message

In this conversation we chat about Linda's journey from a traditional consulting career to startup rocket ships (Snap and Faire), product management, and entrepreneurship.We start out talking about the early days at Faire and key growth unlocks that helped it quickly grow from $50m to $2.5b, and now a $12b valuation. Linda was an early product leader, and saw it grow from 14 to 300 employees. We then talk about challenges when growing that quickly and reflections on ideal culture at fast growing startups. Finally, we talk about Linda's path towards starting Product Lessons, and building an engaged audience through her terrific writing.We hope you enjoy this amazing episode!Episode HighlightsEarly career at Bain and transitioning to startupsConsulting as a professional bootcampOperational and product culture at SnapTransitioning into PM roles at a startupFaire: b2b marketplace for brands/makers and retail storesWhat drew her to Faire ($12b co now) and early cultureKey growth unlocks at Faire, and building b2b viralityGoing from as Employee 14 ($50m valuation), to 300 employees ($2.5b valuation), and 1000 employees ($12b valuation)Transitioning to being a being a solo entrepreneurIdeal culture at fast growing companiesImportance of talent densityWriting/creating, building product toolkit, and starting product lessonsPower of building email listsTop Startups project to help people find great startups and jobsBuilding an audience: find a format that works for youHaving a “red pill”: what are you willing to say or share that no one else is saying or sharing?Mastering your own psychologySuperpowers, lucky break and booksLinksProduct ToolkitProduct LessonsTop StartupsFollow Linda on TwitterHit subscribe to keep up with new episodes!Follow Ashish and Zane on Twitter for summariesClick here to give feedback — it only takes a minute.