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Networking is an integral part of our lives, both professional and personal.  I welcome back Nancie McDonnell Ruder, an extraordinary business woman from the Warrior community, to discuss the skills of networking and connecting with others.  We discuss how we can cultivate the best mindset and what tactical tips, inspiration and perspectives can we learn that will help us to connect and network better.  Nancie McDonnell Ruder is an executive coach, leadership advisor and marketing consultant with decades of experience in marketing strategy, training, branding, and consumer research. She has a strong track record of driving accelerated growth for organizations by aligning their marketing strategies closely with customer expectations and preferences.  Nancie began her professional career with the Leo Burnett Company in Chicago, Illinois, where she served clients such as Procter & Gamble, Eli Lilly and The Gap, and spearheaded global new business efforts, resulting in 14 cross market new business wins.  Since launching Noetic Consultants in 2002, Nancie has provided strategic guidance to clients large and small, including: 7-Eleven, Discovery Channel, Georgetown University, NIKE, Vail Resorts, Samsung Electronics, SC Johnson, Mayo Clinic, and the Walt Disney Company. She is the creator of the Noetic Brand Health Diagnostic™ and the Noetic Art & Science Assessment™.  In addition to her consulting work, Nancie is a respected author and sought-after speaker in the marketing and leadership space. Her engaging presentations draw from her extensive experience, providing actionable takeaways that help organizations and individuals thrive in today's competitive business landscape.(3:42)  Why did we decide to partner and discuss networking?  (6:05) The word “networking”, how do we define it?  (12:40) How can we integrate networking into our personal and professional lives?  (14:37) Why networking matters? What are some of the barriers we experience related to networking?  (18:32) What are some of the fears we experience when we don't exercise our “networking muscles” regularly?  (20:55) Nancie discusses the many ways we can use networking in our lives.  (23:05) We talk about the concept of “Give and Take” from Adam Grant.  (28:30) We discuss concepts of “helping others to succeed first”, how we are “you're only as good as your network” and “you can't get there alone and you don't want to”.  (32:20) Thinking of interactions with others as an “ask, offer and acknowledge”.  (35:54) Where can someone begin on the path to successful networking?  How can we learn good habits from the beginning?  (45:08) Tactical things you can do before networking with others.  (48:26) Do's and Don'ts when networking  (55:25) Let's wrap up the highlights of our conversation around being connected and networking.  (56:47) We ask the community to take away an important point from our conversation.Connect with Nancie McDonnell Ruder https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancieatnoetic/ https://noetic.io/   Subscribe: Warriors At Work Podcasts Website: https://jeaniecoomber.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/986666321719033/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanie_coomber/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeanie_coomber LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanie-coomber-90973b4/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMZ2HyNNyPoeCSqKClBC_w

Jordan Howell's tips on strengthening your brand and facing cultural headwinds.   You can always count on a sweet meetup when Splenda's Sr. Director of Marketing Jordan Howell is in the building. Known for his strong data skills, Jordan is trailblazing a new era of social for Splenda after epic stints as Global Marketing Director for brands like Glade and Ziploc at SC Johnson. Plus, his confidence navigating consumer pushback has led him to notable marketing wins across four continents.   Must-hear moments for this episode include: How to turn cultural headwinds into tailwinds, why data should be the backbone of any brief, and how his team reacted to Nicholas Spark's viral chicken salad recipe. Yes, it contains 16 packets of Splenda.   What you'll learn in this episode:  The challenges of being well-known for one product despite a full portfolio Why chemistry is critical in every client agency relationship Why data serves as a strong foundation for any brief  How Jordan's global experience shaped his marketing POV How Splenda is navigating the “Make America Healthy Again” movement  How brands can leverage viral social media mentions How  Splenda built trust within the diabetic population The most iconic campaigns Jordan led at SC Johnson and Crayola   Resources:   Learn more about Splenda on their website See Nicholas Spark's viral chicken salad recipe Connect with Jordan on LinkedIn  

Send us a textIn this insightful episode of our Future Leader Series, Andrew Cannock and Amelia Kettle sat down with Samantha Corrigan, Customer Marketing Manager for SC Johnson to talk all things career, life and hobbies!   In this episode, Samantha shared her thoughts on: Her varied and interesting career journey and how it's always been a combination of "intention and circumstance." Why she is always looking for new roles that are going to challenge her, widen her knowledge and "bridge the gap." Being a Joe Berry award finalist and what that meant to her.Her passion for mentoring and coaching Why she would love to work overseas, have a side hustle and scale it. The only thing left to do is grab your headphones and tune in! 

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Mosongo Moukwa about the importance of small moments that build confidence. Over his thirty-year career in senior leadership positions in R & D and operations with global companies, Mosongo Moukwa (linkedin.com/in/mosongomoukwa), PhD, MBA, has helped solve the world's most important innovation challenges. His transformational leadership style has left a legacy of increased profitability and growth at some of the world's top brands—including as vice president of global technology at SC Johnson, vice president of global technology at Reichhold, and vice president of technology at Asian Paints. He is currently President at Hathaway Advanced Materials. He is the author of the bestseller “Be a Leader of Significance”. mosongomoukwa.com  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

Send us a textOver his thirty-year career in senior leadership positions in R & D and operations with global companies, Mosongo Moukwa, PhD, MBA, has helped solve the world's most important innovation challenges. His transformational leadership style has left a legacy of increased profitability and growth at some of the world's top brands—including as vice president of global technology at SC Johnson, vice president of global technology at Reichhold, and vice president of technology at Asian Paints. He was featured in Business Today and is a regular contributor to Business Standard. Be A Leader Of Significance: Build Your Legacy, Leave An Impact by Musongo Moukwa To learn more about Mosongo, go to https://mosongomoukwa.coach/P.S. ***7 Complimentary Coaching Sessions with Mosongo are available for a limited time (1st come, first serve); mention the Lessons Of Entrepreneurship podcast when booking this free session at https://mosongomoukwa.coach/book-a-call***Share the podcasT

“When we're hiring for [Sally's] team, we can say here's a job description for the role and also we're attaching Sally's Linkedin profile so you get a sense of Sally and her thought leadership.”- Mark SmithWhen it comes to talent acquisition, is your organization providing an authentic and engaging candidate experience, or are you still stuck in traditional approaches? Are you exploring innovative ways to attract diverse talent and modernizing your hiring processes for the digital age? In today's episode, my guest and I explore the future of hiring and its impact on company culture.My guest is Mark Smith. Mark is the Senior Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Medtronic, and medical devices company with over 90,000 employees.  Mark has led talent acquisition teams at industry titans such as Randstad, Caterpillar Inc., Amazon, SC Johnson, and The Kraft Heinz Company. His fervor for talent and leadership is boundless, as he strives each day to evolve into a leader who not only propels our company to new heights of excellence but also fosters a culture of trust, inspiration, and innovation. He is a staunch advocate for bringing one's authentic self to the workplace and embodying the principles of servant leadership—enabling, coaching, and empowering our teams with vigor, passion, and a clear sense of purpose.

SC Johnson's recent NAD action against Native sheds light on the scrutiny terms like "simple" and "clean" face. SC Johnson questioned whether Native's "simple" ingredients truly lived up to the claim, highlighting the importance of clear messaging and substantiation. https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/nad-decision-shows-simple-claims-can-be-complicated Gonzalo Mon gmon@kelleydrye.com (202) 342-8576 www.kelleydrye.com/people/gonzalo-e-mon Hosted by Simone Roach Subscribe to the Ad Law Access blog - www.kelleydrye.com/subscribe Subscribe to the Ad Law News Newsletter - www.kelleydrye.com/subscribe View the Advertising and Privacy Law Resource Center - www.kelleydrye.com/advertising-and-privacy-law Find all of our links here linktr.ee/KelleyDryeAdLaw

Mosongo Moukwa is a seasoned executive and consultant who has dedicated his career to helping companies thrive by commercializing new technologies, diversifying their product offerings, and entering new markets. Across thirty-plus years in leadership, Mosongo has applied his unique talent for identifying leadership gaps and developing the talent and culture necessary for success. He helps solve important innovation challenges that hold organizations back by unleashing the collective creativity of their people. As a thought leader in leadership development and organizational change, Mosongo has shared his insights such as leadership demystified with Human Capital, and panel discussions on neuroscience, project management, and business moderated by Wanda Curlee of American Public University. His articles have appeared in Business Today, The Journal of Creative Behavior, Crain's Cleveland Business, and R&D Innovator, and he is a regular contributor to Business Standard. Mosongo serves as the President at Hathaway Advanced Materials and has held leadership positions in R & D and operations at some of the world's most respected brands, including vice president, global technology at SC Johnson; vice president, global technology at Reichhold; vice president, technology at Asian Paints; director of technology at Avient (formerly PolyOne); and chief, global R & D at PCBL (formerly Phillips Carbon Black Ltd.). Connect With Mosongo:  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosongomoukwa/ Book:  https://amzn.to/493kFLp  

Networking is a crucial aspect of any business. Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned business professional, building relationships can help you gain valuable insights and find new business opportunities.  This series shares conversations with four extraordinary business women, from the Warrior community, to discuss the skills of networking. Many people struggle with networking, or get started too late, and this is the conversation to put us on the right path. We will discuss how we can cultivate the proper mindset and what tips, stories and perspectives we can learn that will make us better networkers.We continue our series with Nancie McDonnell Ruder and she will share with our community her foundational principals of true relationship building.  She embodies concepts like “help and kindness”and shows us what good practices are around networking and relationship building.  She has a very thoughtful way of approaching these ideas, bringing clear and actionable tools that someone either early or late stage in their career can benefit from. Nancie McDonnell Ruder has dedicated her career to strengthening brands and the people who build them.With over 25 years of experience in marketing strategy, marketing training, branding and consumer research, Nancie has vast experience accelerating growth for companies by helping build their internal marketing strength – so external marketing efforts are focused and most effective. Nancie began her professional career with the Leo Burnett Company in Chicago, Illinois, where she spearheaded Leo Burnett's global new business efforts. Since launching Noetic Consulting, a marketing and leadership consultancy in 2002, Nancie has provided strategic guidance to clients large and small, including: AT&T, Discovery Channel, Georgetown University, Nike, Vail Resorts, Samsung Electronics, SC Johnson, Mayo Clinic, the Walt Disney Company and others. Noetic is proudly female owned and WBENC-Certified as a diversity owned business.(3:30) Nancie shares her philosophy and mindset around relationship building?(5:40) How does she teach her philosophy to people coming to work at Noetic?(9:38) Does Nancie find there is a difference between relationship building and networking?  How does she define each concept?(14:26) How does Nancie evaluate the health and well-being of her network?(16:40) The power of thoughtful introductions and how Nancie's philosophy is so effective.(20:09) - What advice does she have for someone who is in the early stages of their career?(23:52) When thinking about the arc of her own career, what stands out to Nancie as a pivotal relationship building experience?(26:53) How do these skills help Nancie in her personal life?(29:03) What does Nancie ask, offer and acknowledge to the Warrior community.  Connect with Nancie McDonnell Ruderhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nancieatnoetic/Subscribe: Warriors At Work Podcasts Website: https://jeaniecoomber.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/986666321719033/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanie_coomber/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeanie_coomber LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanie-coomber-90973b4/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMZ2HyNNyPoeCSqKClBC_w

For our May episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Martha Buffington, chief procurement officer for SC Johnson, about all aspects of effective business leadership. They touch on company culture in global organizations, advancing your career and finding success during times of transition, the importance of empowerment over delegation to drive team achievement, balancing double standards for female leaders, and more. A member of the GSCI Advisory Board, Buffington spent more than two decades with Coca-Cola, rising to the position of chief procurement officer for its Bottling Investments Group before transitioning into senior procurement positions with DSM in the Netherlands. She joined SC Johnson, a Supply Chain Forum member, in 2022. Listen in as our hosts discuss current consumer sentiment, import numbers and new tariffs, the latest in rail transportation in North America, the Port of Baltimore's removal of the cargo ship Dali, and much more. The episode was recorded virtually on May 13, 2024. Related links: US consumer sentiment at six-month low, inflation expectations rise Cargo ship Dali that struck Port of Baltimore being removed Canada seeks ruling on mandatory shipments during potential rail strike US plans to impose major tariffs on EVs, other Chinese green energy imports Container import volumes rise in rebound after China's Lunar New Year How women manage the gendered forms of leadership Become a Supply Chain Forum member Subscribe to GSCI's monthly newsletter Read the latest news and insights from GSCI 

What would happen if leaders focused on helping each member of their team create a new way of thinking about themselves and others? David Katz has developed a way of thinking where he sees everything that happens as a gift, including the death of his daughter five years ago. This extraordinary man shares what he's learned over the past 3 years about himself, life, and his work since his first appearance on this podcast (Episode #98). You'll want to take notes as David talks about how leaders can be vulnerable with others, how to create real freedom in your life, and what you can do to help others feel seen. Listen to this conversation more than once if you'd like to extract the full value. It's packed with treasures! David is the founder and CEO of Plastic Bank. It's a remarkable company comprised of a global network of micro-recycling markets. This ecosystem empowers the poor to transcend poverty by collecting and trading plastic waste as a currency. Their global partners include IBM, Shell Energy, SC Johnson, and Aldi. You'll discover: Why David sees plastic trash as gold and diamondsThe power of your thinking in changing your lifeHow David creates an environment of vulnerability and safetyWhat you can do to help others feel seenPowerful questions David asks candidates to determine if they'll be a good fit at Plastic BankCheck out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedInFollow Meredith on TwitterDownload the free ebook Listen Like a Pro

Women in Chemical's interviews Dahlia Haynes, Sr. Manager, International Registration and Regulatory Compliance Expert, SC Johnson, for Woman of the Week 05/06/2024.

Cathleen has a fascinating conversation with Mosongo Moukwa, an expert in leadership and organisational change. With over 30 years of experience, Mosongo shares insights from his early days of management to his current prowess as a business coach and president of Hathaway Advanced Materials. This episode unpacks innovation beyond the traditional realms, advocating for a cohesive approach across all organisational sectors. Mosongo and Cathleen discuss the vitality of curiosity and the psychological safety necessary for fostering a culture of innovation. Mosongo's leadership journey marked by self-discovery, continuous learning, and building significant human connections shows what is needed to be an effective leader. He also emphasises the importance of nurturing potential within teams and leaving a lasting impact on individuals' lives.   Episode Timeline:    00:01 Mosongo's book 'Be a Leader of Significance' emphasises daily impactful leadership moments. 09:41 Weekly challenges promoted people-focused management development. 13:25 Striving for positive impact through coaching and mentoring. 17:19 Discuss memories, values, competencies, and influential books. 25:28 Questioning sense of authenticity and conformity. 28:28 Discussion on safety and risk in material production. 32:49 Growth mindset fuels resilience through new challenges. 38:13 Reflection on work experience leads to writing his book. 45:02 Employees want to be valued with gestures. 51:25 Significant leadership focuses on heart and mind. 54:02 Recommendation for past employees, maintaining human connections. 01:02:51 Children have specific needs, learn through open-ended questions. 01:05:32 Innovation in plastic coating moves from the lab. 01:11:53 Encouraging feedback, share your desired life legacy. Key Takeaways:  Innovation Is a Behaviour: Expand the boundaries of innovation beyond R&D and marketing. It is a collaborative effort driven by curiosity and a culture of psychological safety across the organisation. Growth Through Support: The alignment of support and challenge is crucial in leadership. An effective leader creates lasting emotional connections, impacting both the hearts and minds of team members. Leading with Authenticity: Leadership is not just a position, it's a journey. Embrace your unique experiences and lead with whole-person integrity. Authenticity builds trust and encourages others to follow in their truth. ABOUT  Mosongo Moukwa Mosongo Moukwa is a seasoned executive and consultant who has dedicated his career to helping companies thrive by commercializing new technologies, diversifying their product offerings, and entering new markets. Across thirty-plus years in leadership, Mosongo has applied his unique talent for identifying leadership gaps and developing the talent and culture necessary for success. He helps solve important innovation challenges that hold organizations back by unleashing the collective creativity of their people. This results in increased profitability and growth expansion. Mosongo has held leadership positions in R & D and operations at some of the world's most respected brands, including vice president, global technology at SC Johnson; vice president, global technology at Reichhold; vice president, technology at Asian Paints; director of technology at Avient (formerly Poly- One); and chief, global R & D at PCBL (formerly Phillips Carbon Black Ltd.). He is currently President at Hathaway Advanced Materials. Mosongo holds a PhD from Université de Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada; a postdoctoral fellow at Northwestern University, Illinois; and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University, Ohio, US. He has been a keynote speaker at numerous international technical conferences and holds several patents. Be a Leader of Significance is his new book.   Connect with Mosongo: Book: https://a.co/d/c3HZFE3   Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosongomoukwa/ Connect: 
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Please join me as I welcome David Katz, founder and CEO of Plastic Bank, as we embark on a poignant exploration of how adversity can shape a vision for a better world. During our conversation, David shares the genesis of his social enterprise that's turning the tide on ocean plastic and poverty. His initiative, which transforms plastic waste into a form of currency, not only cleans up the environment but also offers essential resources to those in need.  In this deeply personal episode, David opens up about his transformative experiences—witnessing domestic violence, coping with the loss of a child — and how they brought him a profound sense of compassion and gratitude. He thoughtfully discusses the immense freedom that comes with embracing life's improbabilities and the importance of being present and intentional. Our conversation invites listeners to consider our life's challenges as catalysts for growth, with a reminder that our very existence is an extraordinary gift.  We then pivot our focus to the workplace, often a hub of untapped potential, where David challenges us to reimagine it as a sanctuary for self-actualization and authenticity. He also touches on the importance of reframing failure as a vital learning step in our journey to success and how each setback can serve as the groundwork for new beginnings.  Lastly, we tackle the crucial role of self-love and authenticity in both personal development and the workplace. By fostering a culture that prioritizes self-actualization, we unlock the full potential of our teams and ourselves. We delve into the essence of adopting a yes, and; mindset to innovation and collaboration, and how small acts of acceptance make a world of difference. What You'll learn - Insights on compassionate leadership for positive change. - The importance of cultivating gratitude and courage amidst challenges - Tips for creating a workplace that fosters self-actualization and authenticity. - How to overcome our fear of failure and embrace creativity and learning. - The revolutionary power of love as a verb in business and life. Podcast Timestamps (00:00) - Compassionate Leadership for Positive Change (15:09) – The Transformative Power of Reflecting on Our Life's Journey (27:23) - Creating a Culture of Self-Actualization (33:18) - Overcoming Failure and Embracing Growth (39:05) – Love as a Verb in Business and in Life More of David: David Katz is the Founder and CEO of Plastic Bank - an internationally recognized solution to ocean plastic. His idea has enlivened an opportunity for the world to collect and exchange plastic as a currency. Today, his social enterprise is a global network of over 500 collection communities with more than 36,000 members transcending poverty by saving the ocean from plastic. David's leadership has helped guide global partners like SC Johnson, Henkel, and more to stop billions of plastic bottles before they reach the ocean. David has been named one of the world's most compassionate entrepreneurs. He is the recipient of the United Nations Lighthouse Award for Planetary Health, recipient of the Paris Climate Conference Sustainia Community Award, recipient of the Ernst & Young Lifetime Achievement Award, recipient of The Globe and Mail: Report on Business Magazine's Changemakers Award, and named the Entrepreneur Organizations, Global Citizen. His humanitarian work has earned him international recognition. David has been featured in hundreds of international news and investigative articles, including BBC, CNN, Time Magazine, Forbes, Fast Company, Business Week, and National Geographic. David can be found at TED.com, is featured in award-winning documentaries and starred in an international reality television show. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-katz-4b66178/ Topics Discussed Compassionate Leadership, Social Enterprise, Clean Oceans, Self-Discovery, Environmental Action, Entrepreneurial Innovation, Gratitude, Self-Actualization, Vulnerability, Reframing Failure, Love as a Verb, Personal Growth, Self-Love, Courage, Personal Healing, Unconditional Love, Acceptance, Self-Reflection More of Do Good to Lead Well: Website: https://craigdowden.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdowden/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-dowden/message

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

Mosongo Moukwa is a seasoned executive and consultant who has dedicated his career to helping companies thrive by commercializing new technologies, diversifying their product offerings, and entering new markets. Across thirty-plus years in leadership, Mosongo has applied his unique talent for identifying leadership gaps and developing the talent and culture necessary for success. He helps solve important innovation challenges that hold organizations back by unleashing the collective creativity of their people.As a thought leader in leadership development and organizational change, Mosongo has shared his insights such as leadership demystified with Human Capital, and panel discussions on neuroscience, project management, and business moderated by Wanda Curlee of American Public University. His articles have appeared in Business Today, The Journal of Creative Behavior, Crain's Cleveland Business, R&D Innovator, and he is a regular contributor to Business Standard.Mosongo serves as the President at Hathaway Advanced Materials and has held leadership positions in R & D and operations at some of the world's most respected brands, including vice president, global technology at SC Johnson; vice president, global technology at Reichhold; vice president, technology at Asian Paints; director of technology at Avient (formerly PolyOne); and chief, global R & D at PCBL (formerly Phillips Carbon Black Ltd.).Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us hereGrab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose Check out Darrin's blog for great leadership tips and ideasSign up for the Road to Awesome email list and newsletterHave a book idea you'd like to submit to Road to Awesome? Click here

Mosongo Moukwa is a seasoned executive and consultant who has dedicated his career to helping companies thrive by commercializing new technologies, diversifying their product offerings, and entering new markets.Across thirty-plus years in leadership, Mosongo has applied his unique talent for identifying leadership gaps and developing the talent and culture necessary for success. He helps solve important innovation challenges that hold organizations back by unleashing the collective creativity of their people.As a thought leader in leadership development and organizational change, Mosongo has shared his insights such as leadership demystified with Human Capital, and panel discussions on neuroscience, project management, and business moderated by Wanda Curlee  of American Public University. His articles have appeared in Business Today, The Journal of Creative Behavior, Crain's Cleveland Business, R&D Innovator, and he is a regular contributor to Business Standard.Mosongo serves as the President at Hathaway Advanced Materials and has held leadership positions in R & D and operations at some of the world's most respected brands, including vice president, global technology at SC Johnson; vice president, global technology at Reichhold; vice president, technology at Asian Paints; director of technology at Avient (formerly PolyOne); and chief, global R & D at PCBL (formerly Phillips Carbon Black Ltd.).

هل لديك طفل مصاب بمتلازمة داون؟ كيف تتعامل معه؟ هل تريده أن يدخل مدارس عادية ويندمج وسط باقي الأطفال؟ هل تمنحه حماية مفرطة ولا تدعه يقوم بأي شيء بمفرده؟ ما الأماكن التي تقدم الرعاية لطفلك؟ هذا الحلقة برعاية: SC Johnson تويتر الراعي: https://x.com/scjohnson?s=21&t=iDNu-pRjfE2y2AeuKoHWMQ انستقرام الراعي: https://www.scjohnson.com/ الموقع الإلكتروني للراعي: https://www.scjohnson.com/ في هذه الحلقة من بودكاست استشارة مع سارة نناقش العديد من الأمورالحساسة الخاصة بالأطفال المصابين بمتلازمة داون، وما يجب على الأهالي أن يقوموا به ليربوا أطفالاً مندمجين في المجتمع، ولا يختلفون عمن حولهم في شيء. الحلقة «167» من بودكاست «استشارة مع سارة» مع د. سارة العبدالكريم، بإمكانك مشاهدة الحلقة من خلال اليوتيوب أو الاستماع للحلقة من خلال منصات البودكاست. وكذلك يهمنا معرفة رأيك عن الحلقات وتقييمك على Apple Podcast. كما بوسعك تقديم اقتراحك لبودكاست استشارة مع سارة بمراسلتنا على: suggest@micspod.com حساب د. سارة العبدالكريم في تويتر: https://twitter.com/Sarah_Early_Ed لمعرفة آخر أخبار شبكة مايكس تابعنا على:تويتر: https://twitter.com/MicsPodانستقرام: https://www.instagram.comفيس بوك: https://www.facebook.com/Micspodofficلينكد ان: https://www.linkedin.com/company/micspodتيك توك: https://vm.tiktok.com/@Micspodoffic 

Kicks for Kids will raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Urban League of Greater Madison Young Professionals will host their second annual gala next weekend, and SC Johnson has a new director of global equity and inclusion.   Here are the stories we're talking about today:   https://madison365.com/blast-muay-thai-kickboxing-gym-joining-forces-with-big-brothers-big-sisters-to-raise-10000-in-kicks-for-kids/   https://blueprint365.org/news/urban-league-young-professionals-to-host-second-annual-gala-dec-16/

Kicks for Kids will raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Urban League of Greater Madison Young Professionals will host their second annual gala next weekend, and SC Johnson has a new director of global equity and inclusion.   Here are the stories we're talking about today:   https://madison365.com/blast-muay-thai-kickboxing-gym-joining-forces-with-big-brothers-big-sisters-to-raise-10000-in-kicks-for-kids/   https://blueprint365.org/news/urban-league-young-professionals-to-host-second-annual-gala-dec-16/

On this episode of BRAVE COMMERCE, Mizkan America's President & COO, Diego Palmieri, and Head of Connected Commerce, Neha Mallik, join hosts Rachel Tipograph and Sarah Hofstetter to talk about Mizkan's strategic approaches to staying ahead in a dynamic CPG market. The conversation starts with Diego, who shares insights into his 20-year career at SC Johnson. He explains that Mizkan, like SC Johnson, is a family-owned and operated company, highlighting the commonality in values and opportunities for learning. Addressing the challenges facing the CPG industry, Diego identifies three significant headwinds: finding growth beyond pricing, coping with lingering inflation effects in the supply chain, and competing with private labels. He emphasizes the need for brands to focus on unique value, superior quality, and distinctive brand equities to stand out in the market. Neha brings her perspective on Mizkan's approach to addressing these challenges. She emphasizes their multifaceted strategy, including understanding consumer behavior, leveraging data analytics, optimizing pricing, investing in marketing, and ensuring distribution efficiencies. Neha elaborates on building brand loyalty through community engagement, loyalty programs, and social media content, highlighting the importance of regularly updating and innovating product lines. Diego and Neha discuss Mizkan's relationship with retailers, addressing the delicate balance between partnerships and competition. Neha stresses the importance of social listening, community management, and data utilization to understand consumer sentiments and collaborate with retailers effectively. The episode wraps up with a conversation about the future state of the CPG industry and Mizkan's perspective on the role of AI. Diego and Neha share thoughtful insights into potential scenarios, discussing the impact of AI on brand loyalty and the possibility of coexistence between brands and private labels. They emphasize Mizkan's deliberate and scientific approach to experimenting with AI to level the playing field among companies. Key Takeaways: Remain agile and adaptable in the face of market challengesLeverage data analytics, social media, and loyalty programs to build a community around your brandRegularly update and innovate product lines to meet changing consumer needs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Now that's Significant, a Market Research Podcast host Michael Howard, the head of marketing at Infotools, was joined by Alex Culshaw, Head of Qualitative Research at SparkMR. Alex has 20 years' research experience in both the public and private sectors – in particular, the healthcare, B2B and consumer industries. Experienced in using traditional and new methods to bring rich and actionable insights to leading brands, such as 3M, SC Johnson, Husqvarna, Nestlé and many others, Alex specialises in online market research communities and the commercial application of Qualitative research, including models and frameworks for interpreting results.  On this episode, we discussed: The book qualitative research experienced when it comes to online communities, accelerated in part by Covid.  The boom is good news, but there are some unexpected difficulties requiring agile problem solving from researchers with this methodology.  Alex covers three common pitfalls that could trip up even the most experienced researcher plus how to avoid / overcome these. And they talked about a few tricks for accessing human truths in online qual research. We hope you enjoy the show. *** Infotools Harmoni is a fit-for-purpose market research analysis, visualization, and reporting platform that gives the world's leading brands the tools they need to better understand their consumers, customers, organization, and market. Established in 1990, we work with some of the world's top brands around the world, including Coca-Cola, Orange, Samsung, and Mondelēz. Our powerful cloud-based platform, Harmoni, is purpose-built for market research. From data processing to investigation, dashboards to collaboration, Harmoni is a true "data-to-decision-making" solution for in-house corporate insights teams and agencies. While we don't facilitate market research surveys, we make it easy for to find and share compelling insights that go over-and-above what stakeholders want, inspiring them to act decisively. One of the most powerful features of Harmoni is Discover is a time-tested, time-saving, and investigative approach to data analysis. Using automated analyses to reveal patterns and trends, Discover minimizes potential research bias by removing the need for requesting and manually analyzing scores of cumbersome crosstabs – often seeing what you can't. Discover helps you easily find what differentiates groups that matter to you, uncover what makes them unique, and deliver data points that are interesting, relevant, and statistically significant, plus see things others can't. Add to all this an impending GenAI feature, and you have an extremely powerful, future-proofed tool. Feel free to check out our platform and services at www.infotools.com

In the dynamic world of commerce, cultivating profitability in untapped markets with innovative products isn't just a decision—it's the crescendo of a symphony, resonating with the commitment to prosperity and the beat of boundless possibilities. This is precisely where the expertise of Lead to Succeed guest Mosongo Moukwa shines, orchestrating success in this vibrant business symphony. Mosongo is a seasoned executive and consultant who has dedicated his career to helping companies thrive by commercializing new technologies, diversifying their product offerings, and entering new markets. Over thirty-plus years in leadership, he has applied his unique talent for identifying leadership gaps and developing the talent and culture necessary for success. Mosongo helps solve important innovation challenges that hold organizations back by unleashing the collective creativity of their people. This results in increased profitability and growth expansion. Mosongo has held leadership positions in R & D and operations at some of the world's most respected brands, including vice president, global technology at SC Johnson. He is currently President at Hathaway Advanced Materials. Listen in and learn more about ways to help your business thrive.

Turning a life long passion for creating characters into a brilliant brand that sold for 400 Million Dollars. Oh, and sued Taco Bell. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom-and-pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I'm Stephen's sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today's episode, a word from our sponsor, which is... Well, it's us, but we're highlighting ads we've written and produced for our clients. So here's one of those. [No Bull RV Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the Empire Builders Podcast. I'm Dave Young, and Steve Semple is here with another topic for me. Well, and you. It's not just a conversation between Stephen and I. We invite you to participate. So today's topic, I've not heard of this product, I don't think, unless it's... It's a sunscreen called Sun Bum. Is that what you said, Sun Bum? Stephen Semple: Yep. B-U-M. Dave Young: So I'm not familiar with it. I hesitate to guess... Let's hear the story. Stephen Semple: The reason why you want to listen to this story, so let me tickle your interest because there may be a bunch of people who may not have heard about this business. It was founded in 2009 and nine years after founding, it was sold to SC Johnson for the tune of $400 million. Dave Young: Nice. That's a cool payday [inaudible 00:02:20]- Stephen Semple: Do I now have your attention? Dave Young: Oh, absolutely. Tell you why I haven't heard of it. I came indoors in 2009 and I haven't gone out again since. Yeah, that's it. Stephen Semple: That may be it. So I said, founded in 2009, nine years later, sold to SC Johnson for $400 million. So when you see something like that, it catches my attention. So one of the main players behind Sun Bum, this guy by the name of Tom Rinks. And Tom grew up in Long Beach, California, and then he moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he studied art at Hope College. And after graduating from college, he worked at a chain furniture store, where he was on straight commission. One of these eat what you kill stores. Dave Young: Mm-hmm. Stephen Semple: But he did well enough, he was able to support his wife. She was able to stay at home with the kids, and he talks about, in interviews, that this was really important because he learned how to sell, and it's so important knowing how to sell. And he really learned how emotional the sales process is. So five years after being at Art Van's Furniture, he becomes a sales manager. And part of the reason he becomes a sales manager is he learns what to do to make sales. So an example is, if you have a woman sitting on a leather couch, he would send over a guy to talk to the woman and talk to her about how soft, and sexy, and smooth the leather is. If there was a man sitting on the couch, he would send a woman over to talk about how strong, and cool, and rugged, and sexy the couch is. But it would use that language. If it was a family, he would send over you, Dave, an older guy, to talk about how good an in investment it is. Dave Young: Wait a minute. Stephen Semple: He would send over an older guy to talk about how great an investment it is and easy to clean. Dave Young: Oh yeah. Stephen Semple: Same couch. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: Three different messages, right? Dave Young: No, Steve, this would never work because we are completely rational beings. Stephen Semple: Correct. Absolutely. Dave Young: These kinds of things would never fool anyone. Stephen Semple: Never fool anyone. But what he keyed into onto, it's what the customer wants to feel. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: So it's what they want to feel about the product. He would even do things like, he would do announcements of furniture pickups,

For the past 27 years, Jon has poured his heart and soul into VML — now VMLY&R. In 2018, he led the launch of the unified agency as global CEO. Today, VMLY&R is a global marketing force with more than 13,000 employees in 44 countries.   In 2023, the agency was named to Ad Age's A-List. VMLY&R was also recognized as 2023 Network of the Year by the New York Festivals, the ANDYs, and the ADC Awards.   VMLY&R is proud to serve some of the world's most recognized and respected brands, including AstraZeneca Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, General Mills, Intel, Microsoft, Mondelez, Pfizer, SC Johnson, Sherwin-Williams, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's.

In this episode of Building Biotechs: A Podcast by Recruitomics Consulting, we're joined by Adam Thomas, Chief People Officer at Synlogic! Together, we delve into the major differences between bigger biotechs like Pfizer and smaller ones like Synlogic and how to identify and nurture the future leaders within your company.

Marco Torrente kicked off his finance career inside the Milan, Italy, offices of SC Johnson, the household cleaning products giant headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin. All told, he would end up spending 7 years in various finance roles at Johnson—including that of controller—while relocating first to London and then eventually to Geneva. Looking back, Torrente tells us that the family-owned company created a “flexible culture” that valued autonomy and direct communication—two qualities that have been instrumental in shaping his approach to finance leadership.

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Douglas County; https://bit.ly/3s3V29N   The Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4     Campfire Conversation:  Eric and Ana welcome Susan Kennedy from the Taliesin Preservation Society to discuss and follow the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail, which connects 9 sites designed by the legendary architect. We discuss the trail's creation and the process and then begin on its eastern end in Racine with a look at the SC Johnson Wax headquarters building and the 9-story Johnson Wax Research Tower on the SC Johnson campus just south of downtown Racine. We proceed north to Wind Point to Wingspread, once the Johnson family home and now host to numerous events and tours. The trail heads into Milwaukee to the Burnham Block, a prime example of Wright's American System-Built Homes concept that he pursued with a goal of making quality single family homes more affordable. We veered slightly off the official trail to explore the Greek Annunciation Church, a Wright-designed church that was one of his last commissions; it opened in the early 1960s. From Milwaukee we make a beeline to Madison for two stops: the first is Monona Terrace, Madison's major convention center on the shores of Lake Monona. Designed by Wright in the 1940s, one of his next generation students made the design adjustments that allowed Monona Terrace to be constructed and finally opened in 1997. The second Madison stop is the First Unitarian Society Meeting House on the west side of the UW-Madison campus and was for a church Wright attended. From Madison we head west on U.S. 14 to Spring Green and explore the area where Wright lived. His home just south of Spring Green, Taliesin, is by far the most popular site on the trail; tours of Taliesin and tales of its remarkable history bring in people from around the world. Wright's influence can be seen in Spring Green itself, with numerous buildings adopting his styles. Taliesin looks over the beautiful Wyoming Valley, where another one of Wright's buildings was constructed as the Wyoming Valley School Cultural Arts Center, which was the only public elementary school Wright designed - and he donated the school and his work for free, in honor of his mother. The final stop on the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail is further west to his birthplace of Richland Center, where the A.D. German Warehouse stands. Wright's only warehouse design is a four-story brick structure topped by a magnificent concrete frieze that is said to resemble a Mayan temple. The warehouse is an example of early poured-concrete construction, and the building rests on a pad of cork for stability and shock absorption. It is the only remaining commercial structure designed by Wright that still exists from his “organic” or “natural” period. Each of these structures tells a story and, while only 9 of Wright's 200 Wisconsin works, represent some of his most notable. Along the 200-mile trail are a bevy of cities, towns, parks, and other locations to grab a bite, go for a hike, take advantage of lakes and rivers or just cruise from stop to stop. The Frank Lloyd Trail may be a hidden gem for many, but it showcases some world-famous works and should be on your road trip and exploration list. You can get more details on each designated stop at FrankLloydWrightTrail.org.Susan also discussed with Eric and Ana the new exhibit that recently opened in Madison's Dane County Regional Airport's Art Court: “The Frank Lloyd Wright Trail: Places to Live, Learn, Work, and Worship.” This area, open to the public, is in the main lobby of the airport and will run through January 28, 2024.   Links: https://www.franklloydwrighttrail.org/  (App is available in the Apple and Google Play Stores)More on the Dane County Regional Airport exhibit on Frank Lloyd Wright: https://www.channel3000.com/features/in-the-608-dcra-honoring-work-of-frank-lloyd-wright-in-new-exhibit/article_58b77e8e-2492-11ee-b7ca-47c281b15c5d.html Inside Sponsors Washington County:  https://bit.ly/3qayJAL  Group Health Trust:  https://bit.ly/3JMizCX    

Cleaning your auto body shop's premises can be a time-consuming affair. Luckily, The Auto Body Source has the scoop on TruShot 2.0, SC Johnson's innovative mobile cleaning solution. Learn more by visiting https://autobodysource.com The Autobody Source 1505 N Hayden Rd Suite 111, Scottsdale, Arizona 85257, United States Website https://autobodysource.com/ Email info@autobodysource.com

Episode OverviewWouldn't it be great to have a playbook for how to be an effective data leader?In this episode of CDO Matters, Malcolm has an in-depth conversation with an extremely successful IT and data leader, Renée B. Lahti. With CIO experience spanning multiple industries for some of the best-known brands on the planet — including SC Johnson and Symantec — Renée's depth of experience shines in this conversation about the current state of the role of CDO, including Renée's insights on the key factors of CDO success.Failing fast, redefining value, hiring for diversity and being more agile: These are just some of the many fascinating topics discussed in this episode, which could be considered a playbook for any data leader looking to emulate the success of an accomplished data leader.Episode Links & Resources:• Follow Renée B. Lahti on LinkedIn• Learn about the DataEthics4All advisory council

Tim Hogan is a creative leader that helps companies find their voice in the connected world, adapting to the ever-changing media landscape, always seeking new ways to enhance brand experiences.  He is currently the CCO of Tim Hogan Creative. His most recent role was as executive creative director of WundermanThompson's Los Angeles office, where he headed up creative for some of the agency's largest clients: including Microsoft and Snapchat. Tim specializes in building diverse, cross-disciplinary teams, tailored to the needs of business and has done so at agencies like Ogilvy and R/GA, where he brought a systems-focused approach to activating global brands including Kimberly Clark, Unilever, SC Johnson and Constellation Brands.  For ten years, Tim was partner in a startup cross-media agency called The Royal Order of Experience Design. The digital-first agency focused on human-centered design before it had a name, connecting the dots between digital and retail by creating solutions for Patagonia, Kohler, Crate & Barrel, Orvis, NatureMade, Gogo and many more.  His work has been recognized by award shows and publications including the American Institute of Graphic Arts, Graphis, Communication Arts, Strathmore, W3, Print Magazine and South by Southwest Interactive. As a member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts and the Society of Typographic Arts, he is a frequent competition judge, student portfolio reviewer and guest speaker. He has served on the board of The Boulevard, an organization committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness in Chicago, EPIC (Engaging Philanthropy, Inspiring Creatives) which pairs creative professionals with nonprofit clients, and Mudlark Theater which allows young people making real theater. He lives in Evanston, IL with his wife and three children, and when not working can usually be found riding one of his bicycles or coaching youth sports.   What you'll learn in this episode: How to embrace and implement sound creative leadership for impactful results How to stay resilient during difficult times by relying on trusted individuals and reframing situations creatively Why it is important to prioritize a clear brief for sharper, faster, and targeted ideas How to navigate the challenges of identifying your value proposition and differentiating yourself from others How to distill problems into simple truths and how this leads to bigger ideas Why it is important to pressure-test ideas before committing to them How to establish an emotional connection and trust with customers and build long-term business relationships How to achieve the delicate balance between standing up for creative ideas and maintaining good business relationships   Additional Resources: Website:  https://www.timhogancreative.com/  7 Ways to Coach Like a Creative Director Tim's LinkedIn Tim's Facebook Tim's Twitter Tim's Instagram  

Barry Tait, also known as "Bear", is a seasoned expert in video production with over three decades of experience. He founded his video production company in his basement in 1993 and grew it into a thriving business specializing in corporate media such as training, sales and marketing, corporate events, conferences, trade shows, drones, corporate history video, and social media videos.   Located on Corporate Drive since 1997, Barry's company has worked with notable clients including Harley-Davidson, Modine, Lennox, SC Johnson, Aurora, Kroger, and more. His passion for storytelling through video has led to numerous successful video campaigns for his clients, earning him a reputation as a reliable and innovative partner.   With a commitment to excellence and a dedication to his craft, Barry and his team continue to provide high-quality video production services to businesses of all sizes, always on the lookout for more good clients.   In this episode, you will learn: 1. Importance of video in modern marketing strategies 2. Best practices for producing effective corporate training videos 3. The role of video in preserving and showcasing company history 4. How to create engaging conference videos for virtual and in-person events 5. The rise of video podcasts and their potential for reaching new audiences 6. Strategies for optimizing video content on YouTube and social media 7. Techniques for measuring the effectiveness of video content.   Tune into this Episode of Stand Out & Grow to learn more!   Find all notes at www.standoutngrow.com Find adBidtise Properties at: www.adbidtise.com www.hashtagsocialbuzz.com www.linkedin4yourbusiness.com www.katherineramirez.net Please take a moment and review us so more people can find our podcast. Thanks in advance. Kat You Got This!

You can learn to lead if you really want to. Today's episode is all about the motto of Stefan's guest today: Christian Rahmig - "I can, I will, I do". Christian Rahmig is an internationally successful leader with extensive experience in managing companies and multinational teams in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the USA and China. He currently holds the position of General Manager Central Europe at SC Johnson. In this episode, he shares his key leadership principles with you and reveals how you can put them into practice. It's all about trust, the right attitude and overcoming all challenges. Learn from Christian's years of experience and be inspired by his strong attitude. LinkedIn Christian Rahmig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-rahmig-08ab7020/ ––– Do you like the LEITWOLF Leadership Podcast? Then please rate it with a star rating and review it on iTunes or/and Spotify. This will help us to further improve this LEITWOLF podcast and make it more visible. ––– Book your access to the Leitwolf Academy NOW: https://www.digistore24.com/product/345065 Would you like solid tips or support on how to implement good leadership in your company? Then please get in touch with me and let's have a phone conversation for free: homeister@stefan-homeister-leadership.com OR Arrange a free consultation here: https://calendly.com/stefan-homeister/leitwolf-meeting-15 // LINKEDIN »https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanhomeister/« // WEBSITE »https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com«   ® 2017 STEFAN HOMEISTER LEITWOLF ALL RIGHTS RESERVE

Lee Eisenstaedt is the founder of the Leading With Courage Network, an all-virtual group for advisors with 10+ years of experience.  It appeals to people who want to elevate awareness of their brand, expand their network, and engage with their connections. Lee has been described as a judicious accomplisher because he's good at and enjoys using his intuition, instincts, and experience to evaluate and assess ideas and plans. He's also good at simplifying complex processes and pushing projects and tasks through to completion. Lee has nearly four decades of experience as a senior finance and operations executive with SC Johnson, in both the U.S. and Europe, and as a two-time COO of both a Top 5 (RSM McGladrey) and Top 50 CPA firm (Blackman Kallick, now Plante Moran).  He earned his MBA at Northwestern University and has also attended executive programs on Corporate Governance and Marketing at Northwestern and Harvard Universities.  Lee has also written two books on leadership, as well as multiple articles that have been published on Forbes.com. You can find out more about Lee and the Leading With Courage Network on his website: https://www.lwcnetwork.com/. You can also connect with Lee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leeeisenstaedt/ You can order a copy of his book - Leading With Courage - on Amazon.com. If you are interested in taking the self-assessment to find out if you have blind spots (as discussed in the episode and in the book Leading With Courage), use this link: https://lwca116.typeform.com/to/cDg9CMCA ******************************************** Want to learn how to attract, hire, and retain top-tier employees? Interested in learning how to scale your business to increase revenue and profit while working less? Then join my Business Success Mastermind group. A new cohort is starting. Now accepting applications: https://ib4e-coaching.com/mastermind ******************************************** Please support this podcast: https://ib4e-coaching.com/podinfo #leadership #leadershipcoaching #business #success #leeeisenstaedt #lwc #leadinswithcourage ******************************************** If you like this podcast, consider supporting the effort. Every little bit helps. Thanks.

Führen kannst Du erlernen, wenn Du es wirklich möchtest. Die heutige Episode dreht sich voll und ganz um das Motto von Stefan's heutigem Gast Christian Rahmig – "Ich kann, ich will, ich mache". Christian Rahmig ist eine international erfolgreiche Führungspersönlichkeit und verfügt über umfangreiche Erfahrungen in der Leitung von Unternehmen und multinationalen Teams in Deutschland, Österreich, der Schweiz, den USA und China. Derzeit bekleidet er die Position des General Managers Central Europe bei SC Johnson. In dieser Folge teilt er seine wichtigsten Führungsprinzipien mit Dir und enthüllt, wie Du sie in der Praxis umsetzen kannst. Dabei geht es um Vertrauen, die richtige Einstellung und die Bewältigung sämtlicher Herausforderungen. Lerne von Christians langjähriger Erfahrung und lass Dich von seiner starken Haltung inspirieren. LinkedIn Christian Rahmig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-rahmig-08ab7020/ ––– Gefällt Dir dieser LEITWOLF Leadership Podcast? Dann lass gerne eine Abonnement da und beurteile ihn bitte mit einer Sternebewertung und Rezension bei iTunes und/oder Spotify. Das hilft uns, diesen LEITWOLF-Podcast weiter zu verbessern und sichtbarer zu machen. ––– Buche Dir JETZT Deinen Zugang zur Leitwolf Academy: https://www.digistore24.com/product/345065 Möchtest Du konkrete Tipps oder Unterstützung, wie gutes Führen in Deinem Unternehmen definiert und umgesetzt werden kann, dann melde Dich für ein kostenloses Beratungsgespräch bei mir: homeister@stefan-homeister-leadership.com ODER Vereinbare hier direkt ein kostenloses Beratungsgespräch mit mir: https://calendly.com/stefan-homeister/leitwolf-meeting-15 // LINKEDIN »https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanhomeister/« // WEBSITE »https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com«   ® 2017 STEFAN HOMEISTER LEITWOLF ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

In this episode, we chat with Cynthia Herrera, Chief Executive Officer at Sun Bum. Sun care essentials originally created for friends and family that evolved into a globally recognized brand. Today, Sun Bum maintains its essence of being a planet, animal and family-friendly, and simply good. Tune in to hear how Cynthia's experience in some of the biggest CPG companies like SC Johnson, Nestle, Pepperidge Farm, and Nabisco has helped shape her marketing knowledge throughout the years and prepared her for her role today.

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Tom Rinks not only understands the art of branding, he can explain it with the passion and precision of a master teacher. In 2009, he came up with the look of Sun Bum sunscreen, drawing on influences as disparate as American surf culture, Scandinavian furniture, and Japanese streetwear. He then mashed them up into a brand represented by a stone-faced gorilla staring out from a woodgrain background. Within ten years, Sun Bum was acquired by SC Johnson at a reported valuation of $400 million. But even before that, Tom helped launch a wildly diverse range of brands, including a line of tequila, a series of Christian videos, and even the “Yo quiero Taco Bell” chihuahua campaign. All were huge successes, though it took a five-year legal battle for Tom to get paid for the Taco Bell mascot. This month, yet another brand he designed—Made by Dentists—launched in 1,800 Target stores across the U.S.This episode was produced by Casey Herman, with music by Ramtin ArabloueiEdited by Neva Grant, with research help from Katherine Sypher and Susannah Broun.You can follow HIBT on Twitter & Instagram, and email us at hibt@id.wondery.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, they talked about Mark's book, Exit Right. The book focuses on how to sell a business. Mark has sold companies as a CEO, invested in over a hundred businesses, and been on dozens of boards. He also shared why some transactions fail, what makes a good client, and more. He wanted to provide real stories and advice to help entrepreneurs navigate the process and make better decisions.An early employee of Apple and Head of Innovation at Redbox, Mark Achler has been creating and investing in tech startups since 1986. Today, he is a founding partner of MATH Venture Partners, a technology venture capital fund, and an adjunct professor at the Northwestern Kellogg School of Management. Mert Iseri co-founded SwipeSense, a healthcare technology company acquired by SC Johnson in 2020. He also co-founded Design for America—using design thinking for social impact—which won the National Design Award in 2018. Together, they wrote Exit Right to be the definitive guide on exits, delivering the best possible results for you and your company.Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/jowqb6PzLxE--------------------------------------------------Contact Mark onLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markachler/Email: markachler@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.mathventurepartners.com/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Exit-Right-Startup-Maximize-Return/dp/1544525990/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1679535608&sr=8-1#detailBullets_feature_divAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Each purchase supports both the author and this podcast.--------------------------------------------------How2Exit Joins ITX's Channel Partner Network!-Why ITX?Since 1998, ITX has created $5 billion in value by selling more than 225 IT businesses in 20 countries. ITX works exclusively with IT-enabled businesses generating between $5M and $30M who are ready to be sold, and M&A decision-makers who are ready to buy. For over 25 years ITX has developed industry knowledge that helps them determine whether a seller is a good fit for their buyers before making a match."Out of all of the brokers I've met, this team has the most experience and I believe the best ability to get IT service businesses sold at the best price" - Ron SkeltonThe ITX M&A Marketplace we partnered with has a proprietary database of 50,000+ global buyers seeking IT Services firms, MSPs, MSSPs, Software-as-a-Service platforms, and channel partners in the Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow, and Salesforce space.If you are interested in learning more about the process and current market valuations, complete the contact form and we'll respond within one business day. Everything is kept confidential.Are you interested in what your business may be worth? Unlock the value of your IT Services firm, visit https://www.itexchangenet.com/marketplace-how2exit and complete the contact form.Our partnership with ITX focuses on deals above $5M in value. If you are looking to buy or sell a tech business below the $5M mark, we recommend Flippa.Flippa - Real Buyers, Real Sellers - Where the Real Deals Are MadeVisit Flippa - https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100721038-15233003--------------------------------------------------

This episode features an interview with Mark Smith, Head of Talent Acquisition at The Kraft Heinz Company, and your host Sultan Saidov, Co-Founder and President at Beamery. Mark has been a Talent Leader for more than 20 years and has worked for a variety of world-class organizations. Before Kraft Heinz, Mark was Senior Director, Global Talent Acquisition at SC Johnson. Here he implemented a new TA delivery model, which included establishing an employer brand team, executive hiring, and a focus on the candidate experience through one process and technology.Mark discusses how he turned his employer brand around, leveraging leadership to drive change, and how to harness authenticity. About The Kraft Heinz Company:The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We're a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.Quote:“Keeping the TA organization closer to not just offer accepted and then next role and you kind of stay over here in your lane, was to try and bring the organization a bit closer to the onboarding, and it gives us more skin in the game. And especially when it comes to things like employer branding and integrity of that, in terms of what we are selling to candidates, it has to be truly authentic. So to have ownership in that swim lane, you can't hide from that. And what I mean by that is I would never want recruiters in any of my teams to sell something that wasn't accurate. And that gives us more ownership and credibility, I feel.” - Mark Smith from The Kraft Heinz Company–TimeStamps**(04:11) - The start of Mark's journey **(12:02) - How Mark measures success**(16:46) - Biggest challenges **(24:18) - Lessons on mindset **(28:36) - Recipes for success **(32:22) - Hopes for the future SponsorThe Talent Blueprint is brought to you by Beamery. Beamery's Talent Lifecycle Management Platform makes it possible for companies to deliver more human talent experiences and unlock the skills and potential of their global workforce using industry leading AI. Learn more at beamery.com.LinksConnect with Mark on LinkedInConnect with Sultan on LinkedIn

Commercial director JJ Adler, of Ruckus Films, is an award winning director and writer who helped create comedy spots for all kinds of companies including GEICO, P&G, SC Johnson, Virgin Mobile, Nestle, Coke, Verizon, McDonalds, Pepperidge Farms, etc., and with The Martin Agency, McCann, R/GA, Mother, Droga5, Ogilvy & Mather, Grey, DDB, VMLY&R, PKT, JWT, BBDO, and many more. She talks comedy, running her own shoppe, and the secret to good spots. Check out my favorite - her Gain-iac commercial with Craig Robinson.   EVENTS & COURSES My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 once you've completed either Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses.   Voodoo Lounge is open 24/7. Are you longing for a community for us Commercial Directors? Join me in the Voodoo Lounge. It's free for filmmakers to ask questions, post cuts, share successes, comment and even gripe. Just stay positive and we'll help one another. I'll be doing a monthly AMA there over zoom. Again, it's free.   Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus you and me do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director's Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses.   Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.   Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy's hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy's romcom debut. It's “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here's the trailer.   Thanks,   Jordan    This episode is 85 minutes.   My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I'm giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children's Hospital. I've decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Commercial director JJ Adler, of Rukus Films, is an award winning director and writer who helped create comedy spots for all kinds of companies including GEICO, P&G, SC Johnson, Virgin Mobile, Nestle, Coke, Verizon, McDonalds, Pepperidge Farms, etc., and with The Martin Agency, McCann, R/GA, Mother, Droga5, Ogilvy & Mather, Grey, DDB, VMLY&R, PKT, JWT, BBDO, and many more. She talks comedy, running…

In this episode, you meet Rae Livingston. As AbbVie's Chief Equity Officer, Ms. Livinston leads enterprise efforts to promote a diverse, equitable, bias-conscious, and inclusive culture with internal and external impact. Ms. Livingston serves on the AbbVie Executive Leadership Team. In her previous role, Ms. Livingston served as Vice President, Business Human Resources, Corporate Functions, and U.S. Employee Relations when she joined AbbVie in 2016. Before AbbVie, Ms. Livingston held multiple vice president roles, primarily in Business Human Resources. In this capacity, her areas of accountability and specialty included: global operations & engineering services, headquarter functions, and mergers & acquisitions, as well as driving a culture of inclusion. Her career journey has included pivotal experiences with SC Johnson and Medtronic domestically, as well as Rockwell Automation and JP Morgan Chase, where she grew her global footprint. In 2021, Ms. Livingston was recognized by Diversity Woman Media's Elite 100 list as one of one- hundred extraordinary Black women executives changing the face of corporate America. She was also named to Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) Advisory Board (2021-2023) to help guide the HBA's strategy on diversity dynamics. Ms. Livingston is also a member of The Executive Leadership Council, the Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Executives Council with The Conference Board, and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) executive network. Previously, Ms. Livingston served as board chair for the YWCA of Southeast Wisconsin and as a member of the executive committee. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in business administration from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.

An early employee of Apple and Head of Innovation at Redbox, Mark Achler has been creating and investing in tech startups since 1986. Today, he is a founding partner of MATH Venture Partners, a technology venture capital fund, and an adjunct professor at the Northwestern Kellogg School of Management.Mert Iseri co-founded SwipeSense, a healthcare technology company acquired by SC Johnson in 2020. Prior to that, he co-founded Design for America, a national network of students using design thinking to create social impact, now part of the IBM Watson Foundation. He is currently an Entrepreneur in Residence at MATH Venture Partners.Main Topic Notes How to sell your startup The importance of FAIR - Fit, alignment, integration and rationale Having an annual Exit Talk Recap / Takeaways Don't see interactions as a single transactional moment in time, but as the start of a long-term relationship Stay humble and give back When you're a good manager, it's not about you, it's about your employees. You have to help them grow in their career and that will build trust Don't view selling your startup as an ending, but the beginning of something new to come When you sell you must make sure the buyers, employees, and customers are all considered and valued Find a buyer that makes what you do more valuable together Don't wait to start talking to potential buyers when you want to sell. Start years before. FAIR Fit Is there is a cultural fit between the companies? Alignment Are you aligned internally and with the acquiring company? Integration Is there a plan in place where these companies can deliver value together? Rationale Can you explain why joining forces strategically multiplies value? Annual exit talk Have a scheduled yearly time for the CEO to talk about how they're feeling about an exit Depending on why and when you're being bought, you can focus on adding value in that area Connect with MertTwitterLinkedInConnect with MarkLinkedInExit Right BookConnect With UsGo to TheFridayHabit.com to find show notes for this episode. There you can also find links to our websites and ways to get in touch. At the bottom of the page you can download our guide to the Friday Habit system that will show you how to set aside one full day each week dedicated to working on your business instead of in your business.

An early employee of Apple and Head of Innovation at Redbox, Mark Achler has been creating and investing in tech startups since 1986. Today, he is a founding partner of MATH Venture Partners, a technology venture capital fund, and an adjunct professor at the Northwestern Kellogg School of Management.Mert Iseri co-founded SwipeSense, a healthcare technology company acquired by SC Johnson in 2020. Prior to that, he co-founded Design for America, a national network of students using design thinking to create social impact, now part of the IBM Watson Foundation. He is currently an Entrepreneur in Residence at MATH Venture Partners.Main Topic Notes How to sell your startup The importance of FAIR - Fit, alignment, integration and rationale Having an annual Exit Talk Recap / Takeaways Don't see interactions as a single transactional moment in time, but as the start of a long-term relationship Stay humble and give back When you're a good manager, it's not about you, it's about your employees. You have to help them grow in their career and that will build trust Don't view selling your startup as an ending, but the beginning of something new to come When you sell you must make sure the buyers, employees, and customers are all considered and valued Find a buyer that makes what you do more valuable together Don't wait to start talking to potential buyers when you want to sell. Start years before. FAIR Fit Is there is a cultural fit between the companies? Alignment Are you aligned internally and with the acquiring company? Integration Is there a plan in place where these companies can deliver value together? Rationale Can you explain why joining forces strategically multiplies value? Annual exit talk Have a scheduled yearly time for the CEO to talk about how they're feeling about an exit Depending on why and when you're being bought, you can focus on adding value in that area Connect with MertTwitterLinkedInConnect with MarkLinkedInExit Right BookConnect With UsGo to TheFridayHabit.com to find show notes for this episode. There you can also find links to our websites and ways to get in touch. At the bottom of the page you can download our guide to the Friday Habit system that will show you how to set aside one full day each week dedicated to working on your business instead of in your business.

Founded and scaled multiple businesses leading innovation and marketing teams launching dozens of brands and hundreds of product lines. Growth marketing and business development specialist raised institutional funding as a 4X founder. 25 years working with brands like P & G, Avon, Apple, Unilever, SC Johnson, Abbott, and Black & Decker, bringing technology and innovation to the forefront to work through supply chain issues, product innovation, sustainability, reducing redundancies, and channel expansion. Recent successes include NASA special projects, licensing programs for Living Spaces, the turnaround of the Four Paws® Brand for Central Garden & Pet, the launch from the ground up of the House of Marley Brand, & the evolution of Black & Decker through her product development consultancy, AHA Product Solutions. CEO of Bloom Bras – a line of patented activewear for the well-endowed woman that s is now the most body-inclusive sports bra line on the market, working to provide solutions for women of all shapes, sizes, and stages of life to feel good while moving. Elyse holds several dozen patents. She was contributing author in The Product Manager's Handbook and does public speaking engagements around the globe regarding building a brand, bringing innovation to life, and entrepreneurship. --- http://ahaproductsolutions.com https://bloombras.com https://ideateandexecute.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thinkfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thinkfuture/support

Jeanie chats with the founder and CEO of Noetic Consultants, Nancie McDonnell Ruder. We chose to replay this episode because you'll quickly learn that Nancie and her team are so much more than marketing strategy and research and training. She takes such a personal and textured approach to her clients and to the world around her. Jeanie and Nancie dive into the ingredients of a good day, as well as a tough day. They share personal rituals and practices that help keep them on the course of their own evolution and growth and happy life.With over 20 years experience in marketing strategy, marketing training, branding and consumer research, Nancie loves building brands and helping people get better equipped to do so. She began her professional career with the Leo Burnett Company in Chicago, Illinois, where she served clients such as Procter & Gamble, Eli Lilly, The Gap, Lexmark Computers and Hoerchst Marion Rousseau. She launched Noetic Consulting in 2002 with the mission to “equip the people who build the brands using consumer research, brand strategy, training and other services and tools”. Through Noetic, Nancie has provided strategic guidance to clients large and small, including: AT&T, Discovery Channel, Georgetown University, McCann Worldgroup, Nike, Vail Resorts, Samsung Electronics, SC Johnson, Baywa Renewal energy and others. This is a very personal and practical conversation that you're sure to enjoy!(1:45) Jeanie shares how she met Nancie(4:36) Nancie's personal philosophy(8:25) Nancie describes her ideal day & routines (15:30) How to shift your energy(16:48) Noetic's Core Values(23:13) A proud moment from Nancie's 19 & 3/4 years in business(25:50) Nancie reflects on a unique client and learning experience from her past(28:20) Nancie & Jeanie discuss their support circles(37:45) What can we walk away with from this conversation? Connect with Nancie McDonnell Ruderhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nancieatnoetic/ Subscribe: Warriors At Work Podcasts Website: https://jeaniecoomber.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/986666321719033/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanie_coomber/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeanie_coomber LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanie-coomber-90973b4/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMZ2HyNNyPoeCSqKClBC_w

110: In Start with the Exit, Mart Achler & Mert Iseri, partners at MATH Ventures, joins host William Glass to discuss how to sell your startup for a lot of money. Through Mert's recent exit of his startup he learned that by focusing on how you will exit the business from the start you can build relationships that will ultimately lead to a better exit. Mark & Mert dive into the FAIR Framework and other tools that founders can implement to ensure the best outcomes for all stakeholders involved. A fun and informative conversation that is great for startup founders, investors, and employees at venture-backed companies. Follow the Silicon Alley podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. __ Visit SiliconAlleyPodcast.com to become a guest and sign-up for the newsletter. Follow on: - Instagram: http://bit.ly/SIliconAlleyIG - LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/SiliconAlleyLI - YouTube: http://bit.ly/SiliconAlleyYouTube Our Sponsors: Ostrich helps you go from being one of the 92% of people who fail to achieve their financial goals to one of the few who does. 80% of Ostrich members are on track to achieve thief financial goals. Sign up for free at https://www.getostrich.com About Mark Achler: An early employee of Apple and Head of Innovation at Redbox, Mark Achler has been creating and investing in tech startups since 1986. Today, he is a founding partner of MATH Venture Partners, a technology venture capital fund, and an adjunct professor at the Northwestern Kellogg School of Management. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markachler/ About Mert Iseri: Mert Iseri is the founder of SwipeSense, a healthtech company acquired by SC Johnson in 2020. He also co-founded Design for America—using design thinking for social impact—which won the National Design Award in 2018. Together, they wrote Exit Right to be the definitive guide on exits, delivering the best possible results for you and your company. Website: https://www.exitrightbook.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merthiseri/ Silicon Alley is a Financial Glass Production --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/silicon-alley/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/silicon-alley/support

Before you sell your company, even the odds. This episode features guests Mark Achler and Mert Iseri, authors of the recent book, Exit Right: How to Sell Your Startup, Maximize Your Return and Build Your Legacy. Exit Right demystifies how to conclude the startup journey, a perfect complement to our podcast, which focuses more on the exits of larger middle-market companies. As Brad Feld states in the Foreword, “Mert and Mark set the roadmap for how entrepreneurs and business owners can proactively manage the process of getting to a successful exit along the way”. As Jeff says at the start of the interview: Mark and Mert cover so many great informative topics in the book. There is a wealth of tips to guide business owners through what can be a tumultuous process, getting through the exit. There are also so many topics we align with: relationships matter most, planning for wealth, time kills all deals, and the importance of following a best-practice process.  In this podcast episode, we focus on three topics with a lot of meat to each:  FAIR, Mert and Mark's framework for a successful exit, (3:00)  The“Exit Talk” and how we suggest that all companies adopt this practice with their board (15:00), and Who is involved in the Exit Talk and why? (28:00) What is FAIR? Why does it lead to the best transactions? (3:00) Mert: What we realized as we started to gather stories and experiences from M&A bankers, lawyers, serial entrepreneurs, etc is that the real question isn't, “Let's find out who's going to pay the most.” The real question is, “What's the right home for this business? What's the right home for my people? What's the right home for the vision? Who is going to serve our customers the best?” Our view of an exit went from being a short-term transaction to a long-term partnership. The term “exit” is a poor word choice.  You're not really exiting anything. If anything, it's the beginning of a brand new relationship. So when we ask ourselves, “What makes a great home for a startup?” we focus on these four elements that make exits great. FAIR. Fit, Alignment, Integration, and Rationale.  If you have all four of those, it just so happens that you've also found the person who's willing to pay the most for your business, because they will realize the long-term value and they'll price the deal accordingly. Fit is the cultural fit between the two companies. Amazon and Zappos are a great fit. Time Warner and AOL, are probably not a great fit. It's easily described. Can you sit next to this person for four hours and not want to kill them by the end of the meeting? Can you actually make decisions without written rules? Are cultural values aligned? Are the DNAs sort of similar, cousins to each other between those two companies? Alignment is about being aligned with your co-founders, board, and shareholders in terms of the direction of where you want to go. The acquiring company also must be aligned.  We almost always dismiss the alignment that we need from all sides of the table. This isn't two sides looking at each other. This is two sides looking in the same direction. Integration has to do with the plan for how these two companies will come together. We've seen so many examples of this plan of integration being done as an afterthought. It's not just product and sales integration but people integration, finance integration; many, many layers. And all of these stakeholders have different agendas that need to be individually managed.  Rationale. Can you explain to your grandmother why this acquisition makes sense? How are we going to deliver more value to our customers as a result of this partnership? How is two plus two equal to 100 in this context? Mark: There are profound financial implications to the FAIR framework. Let's take Integration. Integration is the ugly stepchild. People always say, “Oh yeah, we'll deal with integration afterward.”  Turns out that in many transactions, it's not always 100% cash. Sometimes there's an earn-out for future performance. If you're not integrated well (you don't have the resources you need to execute your plan), there are some significant financial implications to the earn-out. Then there are the financial implications to Rationale. Transactions are typically based on looking backward using a multiple. When you create a rationale that says one plus one equals a hundred, if it's a strategic investment, you take your product and we plug it into the larger company's sales force or the larger company's customer base. What could we do inside the larger company? What's the impact of your product on the larger company? The way to maximize value is not looking backward as a multiple, but looking forward using the rationale. Strategically, why is the combination so valuable? If you can get everybody aligned around the rationale and the financial implications of that rationale, that's how you're going to drive a better price for an exit. Mert: No one's going to just sit down and tell you, “This is our rationale.” You uncover it. You unearth it over years. That's why we urge entrepreneurs to put their party dresses on. Talk to many competitors. Talk to strategics. Get out the door. You need to build this trusted relationship over time with fundamental questions. How can I help? How can I help you push your agenda forward? How can I help my customers? This is what great partnerships really look like. We're not saying go share your financials with your competitors or give away all your IP to a larger strategy, but you need to be that trusted partner that advances the mission on all sides and creates a situation where everybody wins. Mark: We wrote the book about exits, but it turns out that the decisions that entrepreneurs make at the beginning of their journey have an outsized impact at the end of the journey. Even though this book is really about the exit, there is really good advice there about the beginning of the journey as well. Jeff: That's exactly right. This book is really about the journey.  All of the steps on the journey influence the end. There's so much wisdom in the book and insights about all the things that you can do to proactively get to the right end. Management meetings are oftentimes the first time that business owners meet their potential acquirers, whether they're competitors or strategics, or investors. But the longer that relationship can be developed, the more that you can uncover in terms of the shared common goal of what can we do together. And the best valuation and the best terms will just naturally evolve. What is an “Exit Talk”? How can founders use it to reach alignment in their boardrooms? (15:00) Jeff: The Exit Talk really struck a chord with me. Let's encourage clients and future clients to have these discussions and this thought process through the FAIR framework to really think ahead. Sometimes we as investment bankers get brought in late in the game. But most of our transactions and our best relationships really span years. We get to know the business, the goals, and importantly the people involved, the operators, the owners, the founders, and the investors. Some of these relationships for us span a decade or more. We give them advice on how to grow their companies. This concept of an exit talk is missing from my perspective. Exit discussions are often secretive or clouded in secrecy. It is a very small universe of folks within a company that knows that a transaction is imminent. It's rarely discussed openly among the senior leadership team until late in the game. What you guys propose is proactive. Through your work and sharing your work with my future clients, I'd like them to embrace this philosophy. I love this quote that you said, “Instead of fueling the awkwardness of the exit topic by staying silent, we are putting forward a new norm that we believe the entire industry should adopt, which is the Exit Talk.” Mark: This is one of our favorite topics. But before we dive into the Exit Talk: We are such big believers in trust. Every deal has its ups and downs. It has its emotional turbulence, it's the journey. Trust is the lubrication that gets deals done through to the conclusion. I just wanted to put a fine point on that topic of trust because it permeates everything we do. The Exit Talk.  It turns out that there's a stigma to talking about exits. CEOs are afraid. They're afraid that if they bring up the topic of an exit that their board and their investors are going to think their heart's not in it. They've lost hope. They've lost faith. In the Venture Capital or Private Equity world, we have a time horizon. When you take our capital, you take our agenda, and you take our time horizon. We're looking for X return over Y timeframe. And if you're in year one of a fund, we've got plenty of time.  Let's go build and grow. If you're in year 10 of a fund, we've got to start returning capital back to our LPs. With the Exit Talk, what we're proposing is that once a year, maybe your first board meeting of the year, you have a regularly scheduled annual talk where the CEO, without fear of being perceived as their heart's not in it, can talk about the exit. The reason it's so incredibly helpful is that you have the luxury of time. If you had 18 months or two years, you have the luxury of saying, “Who's going to be the most likely acquirer? Is it going to be a strategic acquirer? And why? Who is it and why would they want to acquire us? Or is it going to be a financial buyer and what are they looking for? Are they looking for top-line revenue?”  If we're going to sell to somebody who really cares about growth, we may invest a little bit more heavily in sales and marketing. If it's somebody who is more financially oriented and really cares about EBITDA, we might tighten the ship and focus on profitability.  It gives you the luxury of time to get your intellectual property in order, make sure that every single employee has a signed agreement, and make sure that trademarks and patents are filed appropriately. Get your data room pristine. If you have the luxury of time, you can optimize and present your business. And you could take the time to find the best bankers and attorneys who really are going to represent you well. Mert: An outcome of this talk doesn't necessarily have to be “we're ready to sell, or we're not ready to sell”. It can also be an opportunity to start prototyping some of the theories around how you add more value to your customers. This is a great centerpiece for what we believe an exit should be reasoned around. This will help our customers faster/better than what we could do on our own by just raising more money or gathering more capital or resources. For instance, if you are going to have a strategic alignment with a larger company like Google, but you're not ready to sell, it's still an opportunity to start a relationship. Maybe we work on a mutual customer together. Maybe we create some content together where we tell our stories and we share our wisdom with theirs. You want to start charging up that trust battery over time. When you are ready, you are a known entity. The reality is these M&A (Corporate Development) leaders want to buy companies from trusted entities. They don't want an egg on their face either. They want to know the company that they're investing in. They're not viewing this as an acquisition, they're really viewing it as an investment. They want to know they can trust you. They want to know that you can go the distance. It's a really difficult thing to do to create that kind of trust. You're not going to rush through trust. You're going to build it incrementally over years. Even the identification of a strategic partner when you're not ready to sell is extremely valuable because that's an opportunity to generate a relationship. Find out what their priorities are. See if your solution helps move those numbers forward.  Mark: We're big believers in empathy. We have an empathy framework. There are three rules of empathy: 1) It's not about you. It's always about the person sitting across the table from you. 2) Do your homework.  Deeply and truly understand what's important. Mert just said, “Go listen to the quarterly earnings report.” They're going to tell you what they care about. 3) Bring a gift, add value. When I say bring a gift: what can you do? If you're an industry leader, provide some thought leadership about where the market's heading. Share new bits of technology. Not only can you gain knowledge about their strategic direction, you can also share knowledge and be thought of as a trusted thought leader.  If you take those empathy rules and apply them to building relationships over time, that's how you're going to earn trust. Jeff: I love the idea of a trust battery and charging that up over time. You can't do that overnight. You can't do that in one management meeting. You can't do that in a really compressed timeframe. You really need to start early and think about what you can bring to the table. What can you bring as a gift to add value to somebody else so that they can see the value in what you are bringing?  That's really the roadmap that you guys layout in your book: what steps can we take proactively to get to the best outcome. Who is involved in the Exit Talk, and why? (28:00) Mark: Let's separate out the annual exit talk from an actual transaction process. The exit talk is a board of directors-level conversation. Maybe you bring in one or two top lieutenants into that conversation, depending on the relationship between the CEO and maybe one or two C-suite members. But that's a board-level, strategic conversation that's not for the whole company. (For an actual transaction process), there are lots of different ways of handling it. My own personal opinion is that there is a dance that takes place starting as an aperture that broadens over time. One of the challenges with telling any employee about a transaction is human nature. “What's that mean to me? Am I going to have a job? Am I going to get fired? Am I going to become rich? What are my stock options worth?” One of the challenges is that not all deals happen; deals fall apart all the time. So the team has to have their eye on the ball. For the CEO, when they're going through a transaction, it can be all-consuming.  We've seen instances where companies started slowing down, missing their numbers because the CEO was distracted and not focused on running their business.  The way I think about it is starting with the CEO and the board, keeping a really tight circle of information. And then as the conversations start to broaden and deepen in a transaction, then people are going to start the due diligence process.  Make sure your C-suite is involved and your executive team is involved. The people who are going to be part of the due diligence process, obviously you're going to have to inform them. I don't think it's a great thing to just wake up one morning and say to your entire employee base, “Hey, guess what? We just got sold.” There's a middle ground someplace in that continuum. Try to keep it confidential through most of the process. As you start to get to certainty you need to start opening it up so it's not a surprise to everybody. Mert: There's one major stakeholder that hasn't been discussed and I just want to bring that up, and that's your family. Most founders overlook that and think of this transaction as a business event. This is a life event. Your family is a humongous stakeholder. We want to highlight that this is a critical component of whether an exit happens or not. What's happening with your family is just as important as what is happening with your board and other stakeholders. Mark: I couldn't agree with you more. It's not just us, it's our families and our loved ones too that have a stake in this. Jeff: It goes for all key constituents, starting with the family and then moving down to the board members and the C-suite and figuring out what's the right communication style and method and frequency. These things are really critical decisions that most folks don't really spend the time thinking about. Mark: One of the questions we ask CEOs is: when you're done with the transaction, will your employees come back to work for you in the next company you start? Will your investors want to invest in you in the next company you start? Will the biz dev lead of the large company who goes on to the next company, are they going to want to buy your next company? I think what many entrepreneurs fail to understand is that the relationships you build and your legacy live on way past the deal and the transaction.  We're big believers in servant leadership and that the best CEOs don't view life as a zero-sum game. They make sure that they take care of their customers, their employees, and their investors. They try to find the balance of supporting all relationships over time. ABOUT OUR GUESTS While a successful entrepreneur may exit a handful of companies in their lifetime, large buyers close deals all the time. Without decades of experience in mergers and acquisitions, founders don't have the tools they need to get the best results for themselves, their teams, or the new parent company. Through dozens of interviews with M&A leaders at the biggest Silicon Valley acquirers—as well as attorneys, bankers, and founders who have been through the trenches—Exit Right delivers the hard-earned lessons that lead to successful exits. From negotiation to valuation to breaking down a term sheet, managing legal costs, and handling emotional turbulence—this unparalleled guide covers every critical aspect of a technology startup sale. Learn where deals get into trouble, how to create alignment between negotiating parties, and what terms you should care about most. Above all, learn how to win in both the short and the long term, maximizing your price while positioning your company for a legacy you can be proud of. Author Biographies An early employee of Apple and Head of Innovation at Redbox, Mark Achler has been creating and investing in tech startups since 1986. Today, he is a founding partner of MATH Venture Partners, a technology venture capital fund, and an adjunct professor at the Northwestern Kellogg School of Management. Mert Iseri co-founded SwipeSense, a healthcare technology company acquired by SC Johnson in 2020. Prior to that, he co-founded Design for America, a national network of students using design thinking to create social impact, now part of the IBM Watson Foundation. He is currently an Entrepreneur in Residence at MATH Venture Partners. Socials Mark Achler Mert Hilmi Iseri Book About the hosts Gina Cocking serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Colonnade Advisors. Gina began her career in investment banking at Kidder Peabody, was an analyst at Madison Dearborn Partners and an associate at J.P. Morgan & Co. She was the Chief Financial Officer of Cobalt Finance, a specialty finance company. She went on to become the Chief Financial Officer of Healthcare Laundry Systems, a private equity-backed company for which she oversaw the successful sale to a strategic acquirer. Gina served as the Line of Business CFO – Consumer Banking and Lending at Discover Financial Services. Gina serves on the Board of Directors of CIB Marine Bancshares, Inc. Gina received her BA in Economics and an MBA from the University of Chicago. Jeff Guylay is a Managing Director of Colonnade Advisors. Prior to joining Colonnade in 2000, Jeff was an investment banker at J.P. Morgan in the firm's Mergers & Acquisitions and Fixed Income Capital Markets groups in New York. He also spent several years in J.P. Morgan's Chicago office. Jeff has over 20 years of M&A and investment banking experience and has served as lead execution partner on over 25 M&A and financing transactions at Colonnade. Jeff received an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management and a Master of Engineering Management from the University's McCormick School of Engineering. Jeff received a BA from Dartmouth College and a BE from Dartmouth's Thayer School of Engineering. About the Middle Market Mergers & Acquisitions Podcast Get the insiders' take on mergers and acquisitions. M&A investment bankers Gina Cocking and Jeff Guylay of Colonnade Advisors discuss the technical aspects of and tactics used in middle market deals. 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