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This week, Phil welcomes special guest Peyton Studebaker, Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager, at Davidson Investment Advisors for a discussion on why bonds are sexy!
Wenn Entscheidungen nicht halten, verliert Führung ihre Wirkung.Andreas Haffner kennt Vorstandsetagen nicht aus der Theorie. Als ehemaliger Personalvorstand bei Porsche hat er erlebt, was passiert, wenn Organisationen in Bewegung gesetzt werden und eine Richtung kurz darauf wieder infrage gestellt wird.Im Gespräch mit Johannes Füß zeigt sich, dass moderne Führung selten an zu wenig Beteiligung scheitert. Sie scheitert dort, wo Beteiligung zur Dauerschleife wird und Entscheidungen nicht mehr verbindlich in Umsetzung kommen.Andreas spricht darüber, warum psychologische Sicherheit nicht durch Harmonie entsteht, sondern durch klare Richtung. Warum Vertrauen nicht bedeutet, Führung loszulassen. Und warum HR eine zentrale Rolle spielt, wenn Organisationen entscheidungsfähiger werden sollen.Für CHROs und People-Verantwortliche entsteht daraus eine konkrete Aufgabe. Führung nicht nur an Kommunikation, Empathie oder Beteiligung zu messen, sondern auch daran, ob Entscheidungen halten und wirksam in die Organisation übersetzt werden.Dich erwarten folgende Themen:1) Warum revidierte Entscheidungen Organisationen lähmen.2) Wie Beteiligung und Verbindlichkeit zusammenwirken.3) Warum psychologische Sicherheit klare Richtung braucht.4) Wie HR Transformation aktiv in Verantwortung nimmt.5) Wann hybride Arbeit Führung statt neue Regeln braucht.___________Andreas Haffner freut sich über den Austausch zu Führung, Vertrauen und Entscheidungsfähigkeit in Organisationen.Wenn du dich angesprochen fühlst, dann melde dich bei ihm auf LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-haffner/ ___________Über unseren Host Johannes Füß:Johannes ist Senior Vice President von EGYM Wellpass, dem Marktführer für Corporate Health Benefits. Auch wenn er eine Schwäche für Schokolade hat, ist Johannes' Bewusstsein für Gesundheit groß: Wenn der gebürtige Münchner nicht gerade dabei ist, Unternehmen dabei ist, Unternehmen dabei zu unterstützen, ihre Teams physisch und mental gesund zu halten, verbringt er seine Zeit aktiv in den Bergen - am liebsten mit seiner Familie.Melde dich bei Johannes Füß auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannes-f%C3%BC%C3%9F/ Für weitere Perspektiven dazu, wie Führungskräfte Themen wie dieses angehen, folge der Level Up HR Community auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/level-up-hr-community/
In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., welcomes Jeremy Wells, Senior Vice President of Philanthropic Services at the St. Paul and Minnesota Foundation, to explore one of fundraising's largest overlooked opportunities: non-cash giving. Fundraisers often focus on a donor's income, checking account, or other liquid resources because, as Jeremy admits, the easiest gift to request is usually the one that can come back to the office as a check. The problem is that cash represents only a small fraction of the wealth held in the United States, just over 4%, according to the data Jeremy cites. The rest may be tied up in privately held businesses, real estate, farmland, stocks, mineral rights, intellectual property, collectibles, and other assets donors may never have considered charitable resources. Jeremy's central message is that nonprofits are “fishing from the smallest pond” when they limit fundraising conversations to cash. Jeremy brings the opportunity to life with examples that range from the valuable to the wonderfully unexpected. One donor contributed 2,500 American Eagle silver coins purchased in 1987 and left gathering dust for nearly four decades. What the donor initially viewed as an old collection became a six-figure gift to a food service organization at a moment of significant need. Another donor contributed shares in a privately held business before a liquidity event, resulting in approximately $5.5 million for a donor-advised fund. After a positive experience, that same donor returned with another privately held business gift worth about $7.5 million. The psychological difference matters: writing a check may feel constrained by current income, while donating an appreciated asset can unlock generosity on an entirely different scale. The conversation then turns to how fundraisers can introduce these possibilities without arriving at a donor meeting armed with an asset inventory and the subtle warmth of a tax auditor. Jeremy recommends beginning with the donor's aspirations: what would they accomplish if they could make a truly significant difference? Once the donor is dreaming about impact, the fundraiser can explore what resources might make that vision possible. Careful listening is essential. A passing complaint about maintaining an unused family cabin, for example, may open a conversation about donating real estate. These discussions generally grow from trust with established donors, not from a first-time solicitation. Fundraisers should also recognize the ethical complexity surrounding wealth. Jeremy argues that nonprofits can acknowledge concerns about wealth concentration while still partnering with people who have already decided both to give their wealth away and to work with a charitable organization to do it. Bill and Jeremy close with practical steps for organizational readiness. Nonprofits should review their gift acceptance policies, discuss non-cash assets with staff, executives, and board members, and determine which gifts they can manage internally. Organizations without the staff expertise, systems, or appetite for risk should identify outside partners before an unusual gift appears and sends everyone scrambling through old files asking, “What did we do last time?” Community foundations and other specialists can handle valuation, due diligence, documentation, liquidation, and donor intent, often for a small percentage of the gift. Jeremy also encourages fundraisers to learn which assets are especially common in their own regions, whether cabins in Minnesota, agricultural property in farming communities, mineral interests in Texas, or intellectual property on the coasts. The takeaway is not that every fundraiser must become an expert in every asset. They need to start the conversation, prepare the organization, know whom to call, and help donors discover a much larger capacity for the joy of giving.
At this year's Annual Vegetable Industry Seminar, (Project Code VG24003), funded by Hort Innovation using the vegetable research and development levy and contributions from the Australian Government, growers got an update on the VegMech project (Project Code VG 23003), which is working to boost the adoption of advanced mechanisation technology in the Australian vegetable industry, and is being run by the Queensland Department of Primary Industries. This year's update was looking at the research into the automation of harvesting of crops which currently rely on manual labour, like lettuce and broccoli and the work being done in the USA, and the projects which are being led by the Western Growers Association's Innovations Team.The WGA is also heavily involved in the research and trialling of a range of automated and autonomous machinery, including spot sprayers and laser weeders which are utilising AI, and which are also being introduced in Australia and being used on some farms. They have also formed a partnership with Hort Innovation. In this two part Vegalogue episode we'll hear from Ben Palone who's the WGA's Senior Commercialization Director, and Walt Duflock, who's the WGA's Senior Vice President of Innovation. In Part one we'll hear about their research into autonomous harvesting technology and Reservoir Farms, where much of their research is now being done. In part Two we'll talk about their work in targeted weed control and also how they are working with Hort Innovation.You can find out more about the Western Growers Association here: https://www.wga.com/To learn more about Reservoir Farms please follow this link: https://reservoir.co/You can watch the VegMech presentation at AVIS here: https://ausveg.com.au/knowledge-hub/avis-2026-harvest-automation-where-its-at-and-where-its-going/Vegalogue is the podcast from AUSVEG, the peak body for Australia's vegetable, potato, and onion industries, where we examine the pressing issues and latest developments in our sector.Thanks for listening! You can find out more about AUSVEG and the Australian vegetable industry at ausveg.com.au. Subscribe to our newsletter, or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, or Tik Tok.
Send us Fan MailWhat if I told you there is a major genetic risk factor for heart attacks and strokes that affects roughly one in five people worldwide - but most people have never heard of it, and it isn't measured on a standard cholesterol test? Today we're exploring Lp(a), the hidden cardiovascular risk factor that could reshape the future of heart disease prevention.Dr. Paul Burton, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.C., M.R.C.S., F.R.C.P., is Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Amgen ( https://www.amgen.com/about/leadership/senior-management/paul-burton ).Dr. Burton has built one of the most remarkable careers in modern medicine and biotechnology. After training as a physician and cardiovascular surgeon in the United Kingdom and earning a Ph.D. in molecular and cellular biology from Imperial College London, he transitioned into the biotechnology industry, where he has spent more than two decades leading the development of innovative medicines across cardiovascular disease, oncology, infectious disease, metabolic disorders and RNA therapeutics.Before returning to Amgen as Chief Medical Officer in 2023, Dr. Burton served as Chief Medical Officer of Moderna during one of the most consequential periods in modern public health, overseeing global medical strategy and pharmacovigilance. Prior to that he spent sixteen years at Johnson & Johnson, ultimately serving as Chief Global Medical Affairs Officer while helping pioneer digital medicine initiatives, including collaborations exploring virtual clinical trials.Today, Dr. Burton leads Amgen's worldwide medical organization, helping guide one of the industry's broadest research pipelines while translating breakthrough science into therapies that can improve - and potentially save - millions of lives.One of those efforts is Amgen's ambitious work targeting lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), a genetically inherited cardiovascular risk factor affecting roughly one in five people worldwide. Through its investigational siRNA therapy olpasiran and the expansive OCEAN(a) clinical program, Amgen hopes to answer one of the biggest remaining questions in preventive cardiology: can dramatically lowering Lp(a) prevent heart attacks and strokes?Today we'll explore Dr. Burton's fascinating career, what it means to lead medical strategy at one of biotechnology's largest innovators, and why the next decade may fundamentally reshape how we prevent cardiovascular disease.#Cardiology #HeartDisease #LpA #LipoproteinA #PrecisionMedicine #RNAmedicine #GeneSilencing #Biotechnology #Biotech #Amgen #DrugDiscovery #PharmaceuticalInnovation #FutureOfMedicine #CardiovascularHealth #HeartHealth #MedicalInnovation #HealthcareInnovation #PreventiveMedicine #Genomics #SiRNA #LongevityScience #RegenerativeMedicine #ClinicalTrials #Pharma #LifeSciences #ProgressPotentialPossibilitiesSupport the show
Franklin Templeton believes tokenization is more than a crypto trend—it's the next evolution of financial markets.In this episode, David Sencil sits down with Chetan Karkhanis, Senior Vice President at Franklin Templeton, to explore how one of the world's largest asset managers is approaching digital assets, tokenized funds, and blockchain infrastructure.You'll hear why the firm is investing in tokenization through Benji, how it views crypto as an institutional asset class, and why tokenized money market funds and Treasuries could become major tools for corporate treasuries and collateral management.Topics include: Franklin Templeton's digital asset strategy Benji and tokenized money market funds Why tokenized Treasuries matter The future of RWAs and tokenization Japan and APAC's institutional crypto landscape Stablecoins and blockchain infrastructure Corporate treasury use cases The multi-trillion-dollar collateral opportunityWhether you're interested in institutional crypto, tokenization, or the future of capital markets, this conversation offers an inside look at where one of the world's largest asset managers sees finance heading.
Specialty pharmacy is evolving faster than ever, making it increasingly difficult for health systems to protect margins and drive sustainable growth using historical reports alone. In this episode, host Jim Jorgenson is joined by Joe Cesarz, Chief Client Success Officer at Visante, and Angie Amado, Senior Vice President, Client Services at Visante, to discuss why health systems can no longer manage specialty pharmacy by looking in the rearview mirror. Joe and Angie explore the financial and operational trends reshaping specialty pharmacy, the leading indicators organizations should be monitoring, and how predictive analytics can help leaders identify risks before they impact performance. They also discuss how health systems can assess market opportunity and build a proactive framework to support long-term specialty pharmacy success.
With the USL W League Final having just wrapped and the USL League Two Final right around the corner, Josh Duder catches up with Joel Nash, Senior Vice President for both leagues, to lament the end of the season. Before we get too low, its time to hype up for the clash between legends Flint City Bucks and legends in the making Vermont Green - Josh and Joel talk about how we got here and where the league is going to next.
In this bonus episode recorded live at the eduWeb Summit in Orlando, we speak with Laura Beth of CLYDE about how AI is reshaping higher education marketing, communications, and public relations. They discuss why institutions need to rethink their websites as content engines for generating perception by AI rather than just destinations for human visitors. Laura Beth also shares how earned media, press releases, and even Reddit have become increasingly valuable sources for showing up in AI-powered search, and why there's no single formula for succeeding in this new landscape. Guest Name: Laura Beth Telep, Senior Vice President & Education Practice Lead, CLYDE Guest Social: LinkedIn Guest Bio: Laura Beth Telep is Senior Vice President and Education Practice Lead at CLYDE, where she advises higher education institutions, EdTech companies, and workforce organizations on strategic communications, enrollment marketing, and thought leadership. She helps education leaders navigate changing student behaviors, emerging technologies, and evolving communications trends. Her work focuses on integrating media relations, content strategy, SEO, and AI-driven visibility to support engagement, reputation, and enrollment growth. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
JR Williamson, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Leidos. In this episode, he joins host Scott Schober and Amir Boldo, CPTO & Co-Founder at Above Security, to discuss AI's impact on insider investigations. Above Security is an AI-native managed insider-threat platform for proactive risk management. To learn more about our sponsor, visit https://above.security. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com
What's changed in PR? Here is the second episode in our anniversary series featuring PR's Top Pros.Chris Foster, CEO, Omnicom Public Relations GroupAllyson Park, Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, WalmartBradley Akubuiro, Partner & Corporate Communications Lead, Bully Pulpit InternationalDale Bornstein, CEO, M BoothMike Bako, Executive Vice President, D S Simon MediaMegan Kessler, Founder, Dark Horse StrategiesPortia Young, Director of Corporate Public Relations, SargentoDarryl Sparey, Managing Director and Co-Founder, Hard Numbers Anne Green, Principal and CEO, G&S Integrated Marketing Communications GroupElizabeth Rosenberger, VP, Client Services, D S Simon Media
What's next for PR? Here is the third episode in our anniversary series featuring PR's Top Pros.-Chris Foster, CEO, Omnicom Public Relations Group- Allyson Park, Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, Walmart- Bradley Akubuiro, Partner & Corporate Communications Lead, Bully Pulpit International- Dale Bornstein, CEO, M Booth- Michael O'Donnell, Senior Producer/Director of Technical Services, D S Simon Media- Megan Kessler, Founder, Dark Horse Strategies- Portia Young, Director of Corporate Public Relations, Sargento- Darryl Sparey, Managing Director and Co-Founder, Hard Numbers- Anne Green, Principal and CEO, G&S Integrated Marketing Communications Group- Elizabeth Rosenberger, VP, Client Services, D S Simon Media
"We have an untapped army of 200,000 PAs that really could step up and drive some change in the healthcare system if we weren't restricted,” says Dr. Jennifer Kolb, capturing her motivation for pushing to update practice regulations for physician associates that date back more than 50 years. As Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Clinical Affairs at the American Academy of Physician Associates, Dr. Kolb has been in the middle of the fight at the state and federal level to grant PAs more independence from physicians, full billing rights, and the increased ability to practice across state lines, among other changes. In this pertinent conversation with Raise the Line host Lindsey Smith, Dr. Kolb explains how these updates could help close huge gaps in access to healthcare, better manage the fight against chronic diseases and improve patient outcomes. Dr. Kolb also addresses: Why the name shift from "assistant" to "associate" took her years to fully appreciate; How a 10-year gap in life expectancy across Chicago zip codes shapes her view of health equity; Why PA's shouldn't wait for permission to start making change in their communities. Mentioned in this episode:American Academy of Physician Associates If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast
This is a crossover episode with Alf Beckinsale, an Oxford University student who hosts the Seeking Truth From Facts podcast. The main topics are the US-Iran conflict, geopolitics, and US-China AI competition.Chapter Markers:(00:00) - Introduction (02:33) - No Off Ramp in Gulf (04:11) - Missile Stockpile Crisis (06:46) - Oil Shock and Reserves (14:07) - Israel Stays Out (29:34) - China Frontier AI Surge (43:25) - World War and Nukes –Steve Hsu is Professor of Theoretical Physics and of Computational Mathematics, Science, and Engineering at Michigan State University. Previously, he was Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation at MSU and Director of the Institute of Theoretical Science at the University of Oregon. Hsu is a startup founder (SuperFocus.ai, SafeWeb, Genomic Prediction, Othram) and advisor to venture capital and other investment firms. He was educated at Caltech and Berkeley, was a Harvard Junior Fellow, and has held faculty positions at Yale, the University of Oregon, and MSU. Please send any questions or suggestions to manifold1podcast@gmail.com or Steve on X @hsu_steve. Announcing this for some friends at Mechanize - a startup that builds environments for training and evaluating frontier LLMs. Its customers include the top AI labs, and it has contributed to the breakthrough in coding capabilities of frontier models. Mechanize is hiring! https://mechanize.work/b/hsu Compensation is extremely competitive. For technical roles, $300-500k. They are also seeking smart generalists. For example: Research Engineer, Alignment: Build evals that test for misaligned model behaviors $500K salary Puzzle Maker: Design interesting and original puzzles that LLMs can't yet solve $300K salary Mechanize understands that my readership is highly selected. There is a VERY GOOD CHANCE you will be interviewed if you apply via the link above.
In This Episode In this episode of Redefining Tomorrow, Lawrence Williams joins David Goldsmith for a wide-ranging conversation about curiosity, career reinvention, and the unexpected paths that connect government, telecommunications, commercial space, autonomous aviation, and artificial intelligence. Rather than following a carefully planned career, Lawrence describes how each opportunity built upon the last—from Capitol Hill and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, to helping shape satellite communications, becoming one of SpaceX's earliest executives, supporting Tesla during its formative years, advancing life-saving drone delivery with Zipline, and now applying AI, computer vision, and sensor fusion to the future of mobility. Along the way, the discussion explores innovation, entrepreneurship, public policy, commercial space, autonomous systems, leadership, and why remaining curious often opens doors that careful planning alone never could. Episode Outlines How curiosity shaped an unexpected career Building a foundation in government and public policy The Information Superhighway and the early telecommunications revolution Helping build commercial space during SpaceX's formative years Working with NASA, the Department of Defense, and Washington Lessons from helping disruptive technologies become real businesses Zipline and using autonomous aircraft to save lives Artificial intelligence, computer vision, and the future of mobility Why regulation and innovation must evolve together Connecting purpose, opportunity, and lifelong learning Biography of the Guest Lawrence Williams has spent much of his career working at the intersection of emerging technology, government, entrepreneurship, and the challenge of turning ambitious ideas into businesses and systems that create real-world impact. His career began in Washington, D.C., where he served as a legislative assistant to U.S. Representative Ray Thornton on the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. He later became a Special Assistant to the Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and served on a Presidential Transition Team supporting the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Williams went on to become Vice President of International and Government Affairs for Teledesic, the satellite communications venture backed by Craig McCaw and Bill Gates, before serving as Senior Vice President of Business Development at ICO Global Communications. He subsequently joined SpaceX as one of its earliest executives, serving as Vice President for Strategic Relations, where he helped the company navigate NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, Washington, and the emerging commercial space marketplace during its transformation from a startup into a major aerospace company. He also served as an advisor to Tesla Motors. Following SpaceX, Williams founded Capture10 and later helped lead global market development for Zipline, whose autonomous aircraft deliver blood, medicines, vaccines, and other essential medical supplies to remote communities around the world. He later founded Merlin Mobility, applying artificial intelligence, computer vision, and sensor fusion to improve vehicle safety and accessibility. Across government, telecommunications, commercial space, autonomous aviation, and mobility, a common thread runs through Williams' career: working where emerging technologies intersect with regulation, markets, infrastructure, and opportunities to solve problems at scale. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado and an MBA with honors from Georgetown University. This is an episode of the Redefining Tomorrow podcast.
In this episode of The Expeditors Podcast, I delve into the key developments from our weekly briefing for July 22nd to 28th. We explore the recent implementation of Section 301 forced labor tariffs, affecting imports from 60 economies, and the implications of new regulatory frameworks. I also examine the surge in Far East to U.S. ocean freight rates amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and the gradual easing of congestion in global supply chains. Additionally, I discuss how air freight rates are responding to shifting demand and the evolving landscape of ground transportation, including recent legal rulings impacting brokers. Tune in for a comprehensive overview of the current state of global trade and logistics, featuring insights from our Senior Vice President of Global Ocean, Adam Kord.
Fresh out of the studio, Sophie Dionnet, Senior Vice President of Product and Business Solutions at Dataiku, joins us at the Dataiku Summit in Singapore to discuss what turns enterprise AI investment into measurable value. She lays out the three ingredients Dataiku builds around — the right people, orchestration across technologies, and supporting controls — and makes the case that governance is a scaling mechanism rather than a brake. She points to Roche, where a patent lawyer encoded his own professional expertise into a working system of agents, discusses Dataiku's answer to agent sprawl with agent management launching in October, and closes on strong momentum across banking and the public sector in Asia Pacific."A lot of the changes that organizations need to do today actually don't require the latest model. That's not really the problem. It's about doing the hard thing, the change, the things that we talked about. It's easier to be excited by the new toy than by trying to use it. And so yes, I think this is why there is a bit of a gold rush of trying to figure out where is it going to end. We don't know." - Sophie DionnetProfile: Sophie Dionnet, Senior Vice President of Product and Business Solutions at DataikuLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-dionnet-a176894/Episode Highlights [00:00] Quote of the Day by Sophie Dionnet from Dataiku[01:00] Three angles: domain knowledge, orchestration, governance[01:59] What has not changed: data still decides everything[02:31] Data consciousness accelerated over the past twelve months[03:05] The LLM explosion and the raw-power question[03:51] Why Sophie pushed governance before the market asked[05:30] What Dataiku is, and where the name comes from[06:15] Three ingredients: people, orchestration, controls[07:22] Roche: a patent lawyer builds his own agents[08:51] Change management, not technology, is the gap[09:41] Decision takes an hour, implementation takes two years[09:58] Why domain knowledge beats model performance[11:30] Most changes do not require the latest models[11:58] The scaling belief the industry gets wrong[12:50] Centralisation risk and the rise of shadow AI[14:02] Where leaders still quietly choose to do nothing[15:22] Vibe coding, conflicting outputs, and lost consensus[16:43] The GDPR lesson on ex-post compliance cost[18:42] Why the agent question starts at the board[19:38] Agents are simply a new kind of API[20:28] Is agent sprawl technology or organisational design[21:28] What separates AI scalers from pilot purgatory[22:58] The bear case: foundation labs absorb the middle[23:45] Why every leading technology becomes self-centred[24:57] Vibe coding your own Salesforce, and why not[25:23] The pet store analogy for build versus buy[26:22] Systems of record and the real switching cost[28:30] Dataiku in Asia Pacific over the next three years[29:59] ClosingPodcast Information: Bernard Leong hosts and produces the show. The proper credits for the intro and end music are "Energetic Sports Drive." G. Thomas Craig mixed and edited the episode in both video and audio format.
Marketing teams do not fall into the execution trap because they are bad at their jobs. They fall in because they are so good at executing that every request lands on their desk. In this episode of Content Amplified, Melissa Geertz, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Gray, explains the execution trap: why most organizations only tap a fraction of marketing's expertise, and what it takes to climb out. Melissa breaks down how a broad skill set turns marketing into the company catch-all, why measuring sales quantitatively and marketing qualitatively creates an unintentional divide, and how a shared services model amplifies all of it. She makes the case for a dedicated, business-facing role that thinks and acts like an account executive, not to do the work, but to be the bridge that unlocks the rest of the team. She also walks through the difference between executing a request for a video and asking what problem the business is actually trying to solve, and why the phrase "marketing needs a seat at the table" drives her crazy. If your team is stuck taking orders, this conversation gives you the first structural move and the patience to make it stick.About MelissaMelissa Geertz has spent about twenty-five years in marketing, but her career started in broadcast news, which gave her a foundation in storytelling and communication. She left it because that kind of storytelling felt transactional and kept her at a distance from people, and she wanted to build something longer term. Much of her career since has been spent leading enterprise shared services marketing organizations, where one team supports multiple businesses under a parent structure, a model she finds fascinating because it constantly challenges how you demonstrate marketing's strategic value. She is now Senior Vice President of Marketing at Gray, a 65-year-old design-build firm that began as a small family-owned construction company in rural Kentucky and now engineers, builds, and automates industrial facilities across North America with roughly 30 offices and 2,000 team members.Show NotesConnect with Melissa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissageertz/Text us what you think about this episode!
On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with DePaul University Senior Vice President & Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy. In this 50-minute conversation, the trio discuss: - Why Facilities Still Matter - Building Market Presence to Fuel Growth - Relevancy Over Legacy - and more
This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. For more than 40 years, Copic has supported health care professionals with medical liability insurance, education and patient safety resources, helping strengthen care for Utah communities. Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, Beverly Razon, joins us with more. Beverly Razon: At Copic, we know that a thriving business economy relies on access to a strong healthcare network for its workforce and customers. Utah ranks among the highest states in the nation for employee-sponsored health insurance. That is a big investment into the health of the state. For this reason, Copic believes partnering with Utah's business and healthcare communities is imperative to ensuring quality and stability. Working together, businesses can thrive and healthcare professionals can focus on patient care. As part of our long-term commitment to Utahns, every year we honor a Utah physician who generously volunteers their time in their community with the Copic Humanitarian Award. On their behalf, we donate $10,000 to a local nonprofit of the physician's choice, strengthening local organizations who need it most. We're here to support the humans of healthcare: for you, for the greater business community and for stable healthcare. Learn more about us at copic.com. Derek Miller: By supporting healthcare professionals and investing in Utah communities, Copic continues to strengthen the state's healthcare system. Their commitment helps create healthier communities and a stronger future for everyone who calls Utah home. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 7/29/26
Episode 34 of C.A.R.'s Unlocking California Politics podcast is out now. In this episode, C.A.R. Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Sanjay Wagle is joined by veteran political strategists Andrew Acosta and Rob Stutzman to break down the results of California's 2026 Primary Election and what they reveal about the political landscape heading into the November general election. Drawing on decades of experience from both Democratic and Republican perspectives, the guests examine the biggest surprises of the election, shifting voter priorities, and the races and issues that will shape the months ahead. To listen or watch this episode, go to on.car.org/politicspodcast, YouTube, iTunes, or Spotify. If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe to hear the latest episodes from experts who will give you their take on California politics, housing news and policies, and other top industry matters.
Everyone told you to build rapport. Talk about the weather. Find common ground. Anthony Vizzari thinks that advice is quietly costing you every deal. Anthony is an Senior Vice President at 7th Level and one of the sharpest sales strategists around, and his whole philosophy flips the old playbook on its head. In this episode he argues that great selling has nothing to do with being liked and everything to do with leadership, influence, and actually solving the problem in front of you. The moment you stop trying to be on the prospect's level and start showing up as the person who holds the answer, everything changes. He gets into why salespeople fail the second they accept a surface-level answer, the "red light, green light" method he uses to know exactly when to move forward on a call, and why the objections you dread most are usually the exact reasons someone needs what you're selling. It's a masterclass in how to close a sale without being pushy, how to actually overcome objections, and how to sell with integrity instead of pressure. Then it goes somewhere most sales conversations never do. Anthony opens up about integrity, why chasing money without a moral compass eventually collapses, what he actually looks for when hiring, and how pushing trolleys at a supermarket still keeps him grounded today. If you've ever felt slimy selling, or watched deals slip away and couldn't explain why, this conversation will rewire how you think about the whole game. In this episode: Why old-school rapport building is quietly killing your close rate How to position yourself as the expert instead of the friend The "red light, green light" method Anthony swears by on every call The two objections most people fear that actually mean the opposite How to overcome objections by dropping a prospect's guard in one move The line between selling for good and selling for evil, and why it sets your ceiling The three traits Anthony hunts for in every hire Why building a closer is more like raising a child than training a rep The grounding habit he's kept since his supermarket days Official channel and episode of the Winning Standards Podcast hosted by Michael Mojo. All Rights Reserved. When you're ready to fast track your results, here's 2 ways I can help: This month's intake for The Odyssey is now open. If you've hit a ceiling in your business and know the constraint is you, not your business, this is the breakthrough. Limited intake [Learn more] Stuck, need clarity, or just want to upgrade how you think, lead and perform? Thrive Time is my premier self leadership event. [Secure your seat] Follow Me on Social Media:
Rob Sexton, Senior Vice President of the Sportsmen's Alliance, joins Mark Boardman to explain Oregon Initiative Petition 28, also known as the PEACE Act (People for Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions). It seeks to eliminate long-standing legal exemptions that effectively eliminate hunting, fishing, trapping, livestock production, wildlife management, pest control, and other traditional practices. In this episode, Rob breaks down what the initiative proposes, who could be affected, and why sportsmen and other affected groups across the country are paying attention. If you care about hunting, conservation, fishing, ranching, or wildlife policy, this is an episode you won't want to miss. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast
What can private companies learn from government caseworkers about adopting automation and using data more effectively? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with David Turner, General Manager and Senior Vice President of Government Services at Equifax Workforce Solutions, about public sector automation, data modernization, and the people responsible for delivering social services. The conversation begins with a surprising finding from an Equifax Government Services study of over 500 U.S. government employees. Every respondent expected efficiency to improve during the following year, while 95% believed automation would free time for higher value, human centered work. David explains why government employees may be more receptive to modernization than many people assume. Caseworkers operate under rising demand, staffing pressures, changing policy, and limited budgets. When technology removes repetitive administration or supplies information faster, they can see an immediate connection between the tool and the person waiting for support. We discuss how the meaning of automation has changed inside social services. A few years ago, it might have meant entering information into an online portal. Today, integrated connections can search data sources behind the scenes and return verified information during the caseworker's existing process. David describes continuous evaluation, which can identify when circumstances within a caseload have changed. Instead of searching every case for a possible update, a worker can direct attention toward the people whose income, address, or employment data indicates that further review may be needed. Income verification provides another example. Equifax says it can return income information in under one second, helping prevent the delays created when an applicant must leave the process to find a document. Those pauses matter when an eligibility decision already involves several stages and numerous external systems. The gig economy makes this work harder. Applicants may receive income from employment, contract work, digital platforms, and several side projects. Agencies need access to a fuller income picture without sending people back toward paper forms and manual verification. David also shares what Equifax has learned through its Day in the Life program. The team spends time with caseworkers to understand their processes, policy restrictions, and information constraints. He believes public sector leadership can remain closely connected to employees in the field because many agency executives previously performed those roles themselves. AI introduces further possibilities. David discusses how data and AI could eventually identify signs that someone who has left an assistance program may be experiencing financial difficulty again. Community groups, food banks, or other services could potentially offer support before that person returns to crisis. Such a system would also require careful decisions around consent, privacy, accuracy, and responsibility. The central lesson is refreshingly human. Technology creates value when it removes administrative pauses and gives experienced caseworkers additional time to understand someone's circumstances. Could public sector automation teach private companies how to connect technology investment with human outcomes? Listen to the episode and share your thoughts with me.
What happens when values collide with results and a difficult decision has to be made?Earl Rattray spent more than three decades helping organizations answer that question in real time. Drawing on his experience leading global ethics and compliance efforts at Colgate-Palmolive, Earl shares why values only become meaningful when they're tested, how managers shape culture more than policies ever can, and why trust is the foundation of every healthy workplace. You'll hear stories from Earl's visits to teams around the world, lessons learned from employees who challenged his assumptions, and the experience early in his career that revealed his own courage. Whether you're leading a team or influencing culture from any position, you'll come away thinking differently about speaking up, earning trust, and what it really means to do the right thing when the stakes are high. Earl spent more than two decades as a senior ethics and compliance executive at Colgate-Palmolive, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Global Ethics and Compliance. In that role, he built and led a compliance program operating across more than 200 countries and territories. He also advised C-Suite leaders and Board committees on institutional integrity, governance strategy, and emerging risk. Under Earl's leadership, the company was recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for 16 consecutive years — one of the most rigorous ethics distinctions in the corporate world. His mission is to help organizations build compliance programs and ethical cultures that hold up under real-world pressure. He believes that principled leadership is not a policy or a program. It is a daily practice, most visible in the moments when doing the right thing comes at a cost. You'll discoverWhy values matter most under pressure How managers shape everyday workplace culture What creates genuine psychological safety Why trust is leadership's most valuable currency How courage grows when you speak up Connect with Earl RattraySocial MediaLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/earl-rattray-32535189/ Check out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedIn
DESCRIPTION Mary Smith, Senior Vice President with Walker Consultants and Class of 2026 inductee of The Parking Hall of Fame, discusses a rewarding career in parking. SPONSORS This episode is brought to you by ParkOrder - the leading work order and project management tool built specifically for the parking industry. From tracking garage maintenance crews to managing office tasks, ParkOrder keeps your team organized and accountable. Whether it's the ability for parkers to report work orders, the leaderboard competition, or employee rewards, see what all the hype is about at parkorder.io. Get started today for just $5 per user per month. This episode is brought to you by Parking Today and the Parking Today Podcast Network. Learn more at parkingtoday.com/podcast. This episode is brought to you by Parker Technology. When something goes wrong in your parking operation, somebody has to handle it. Parker Technology offers the software, the data, and the U.S.-based specialists to step in where automation stops short - so your guests get help and your revenue stays protected. Every exception, handled. Learn more at parkertechnology.com/parkingpodcast. This episode is brought to you by Breeze: Parking Concepts' digital platform that makes the parking experience a Breeze! For more than 50 years, PCI has been proactively managing parking & transportation operations with unparalleled integrity & service. Learn more at parkingconcepts.com. This episode is brought to you by The Park Assist Solution. Their Park Assist Parking Guidance Solution combines camera-based smart sensors, intelligent wayfinding, and real-time data to help parking operators maximize revenue, improve operational efficiency, enhance security, and create a better parking experience for every customer. Whether you're managing an airport, hospital, casino, university, or commercial garage, The Park Assist Solution delivers the intelligence to make your garage work smarter, space by space. Learn more at TKHSecurity.com/US. WEBSITES AND RESOURCES https://www.parkingcast.com/ https://parkingtoday.com/podcast/ parkorder.io www.parkertechnology.com/parkingpodcast parkingconcepts.com TKHSecurity.com/US https://www.parkinghalloffame.org/ https://walkerconsultants.com/ MERCH Check out some of our awesome parking themed t-shirts and other merch at parkingcast.com/swag. MUSEUM Check out some of our artifacts from the world's first parking museum at parkingcast.com/museum.
Optics is no longer a supporting accessory in the data center network. As AI infrastructure advances from 400G and 800G toward 1.6-terabit connectivity, optical components are consuming a larger share of network cost, power and operational risk. In this episode of the Data Center Frontier Show, DCF Editor in Chief Matt Vincent speaks with Bill Gartner, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cisco's Optical Systems and Optics business, about how AI is changing the strategic role of optics. Gartner explains that optics represented roughly 10% of a network port's bill of materials at 10G. At 400G and above, the optics can cost more than the switch port itself. Reliability has also become critical: A single unstable link can force GPUs operating in parallel to stop, return to a checkpoint and restart. According to data Cisco has seen from hyperscale customers, link flaps can reduce GPU infrastructure efficiency by as much as 40%. The conversation maps the AI network across three distinct tiers: Scale-up: Connections within the rack, carrying approximately 500 times the bandwidth of a traditional WAN environment. Scale-out: Connections between racks, commonly using 400G and 800G pluggable optics. Scale-across: Coherent optical connections between data centers as AI clusters expand beyond the power limits of a single facility. Gartner also discusses Cisco's 1.6T roadmap, routed optical networking, coherent pluggable optics and the emerging debate around co-packaged and near-packaged optics. These architectures promise lower power consumption and greater density, but introduce new questions involving interoperability, replacement and operational resilience. Looking ahead, Gartner emphasizes that optics is not constraining AI network growth. It is enabling clusters to scale across racks, campuses and geographically distributed data centers, while the coming inference wave shifts the industry's focus toward cost and power efficiency.
“The physical and the virtual can come together to deliver a consistent experience across everything the enterprise does.” In this Technology Reseller News podcast, Doug Green speaks with Tony Lama, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Avaya Software, about how Avaya is extending customer experience beyond the traditional contact center. The discussion focuses on Avaya's work with avatarin, whose AI-powered robots can be deployed in airports, retail locations and other physical environments. Using Avaya Infinity, organizations can connect those interactions with virtual assistants, contact center agents and back-office teams. The goal is to preserve context as customers move between physical, digital and human interactions. A robot may handle a routine request, for example, before seamlessly transferring a more complex or sensitive issue to a live person. “We are not in the world of building robots,” Lama says. “We are building platforms that can be used for enterprise-wide orchestration.” Lama also explains Avaya's open approach to AI. Rather than locking customers into a single AI provider, Infinity allows enterprises and partners to connect their preferred models, applications and data platforms. The platform can be deployed in the cloud, on premises or in a hybrid environment, giving organizations a path to modernization without sacrificing security, data sovereignty or existing Avaya investments. For enterprises, MSPs and channel partners, Avaya's message is clear: start with the customer experience, then connect the technologies needed to deliver it. Listen to the podcast to learn more about Avaya Infinity, physical AI, agentic AI and enterprise customer-experience orchestration. Learn more at Avaya.com.
Sponsored by amika https://www.amikabackrooms.com/ Sponsored by Nice Girls Win https://www.amazon.com/Nice-Girls-Win-Create-Deserve/dp/B0H8S2H7JC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=387LHIK1YA7IK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KDuAsqdk0_19R2v77dhuxr_rh7pkQCpECBzXVfjaGYXGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.B_m5YYlgSmBmUFGniJ8Z9ZHwjq-xN-4_TMbHeyPhX0k&dib_tag=se&keywords=nice+girls+win+kelly+ehlers&qid=1784841714&sprefix=nice+girls+win%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1 Interview with Suveen Sahib and Kathy Lewis Suveen Sahib is the Co-Founder and CEO of K18, the biology-first haircare brand that transformed the professional beauty industry with its patented K18PEPTIDE™ molecular repair technology. Under his leadership, K18 has pioneered a new era of biotech-driven haircare, and with the launch of FutureIQ™, the brand is expanding beyond repair into hair longevity—introducing a proactive approach to addressing premature hair aging through cutting-edge biological science. Kathy Lewis is the Senior Vice President of Global Education at K18 Hair, where she leads the brand's education strategy across professional, consumer, and digital channels. With more than 20 years of experience spanning K18, Wella Company, OLAPLEX, Bumble and bumble, and The Estée Lauder Companies, Kathy is passionate about empowering stylists through innovative education, building global communities, and helping professionals confidently bring the latest advances in hair science into the salon. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathylewisnyc/ https://www.k18hair.com/blogs/consumer/meet-the-co-founder-of-k18-biomimetic-hairscience-suveen-sahib https://www.k18hair.com/ News from TheTease.com: https://www.thetease.com/k18-brings-longevity-science-to-haircare-with-new-futureiq-serum/ https://www.thetease.com/yusef-breaks-down-rihannas-look-from-the-final-night-of-jay-zs-yankee-stadium-residency/ Obsessed or Over It? Shakira Half Time Sweat Body Powder TRESemmé Curls Rare More from TheTease.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig) Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com) Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.com Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode. Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work! •Josh Landowski https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/
In this episode of Shift AI, Andrew Comstock, Senior Vice President and General Manager of MuleSoft from Salesforce, joins host Boaz Ashkenazy for a wide-ranging conversation on governing, securing, and controlling the cost of agentic AI at enterprise scale.The conversation covers how MuleSoft's API-led integration playbook, built during the on-prem-to-cloud shift, is now extending into what the company calls Agent Fabric — bringing governance and controlled connectivity to agent-to-agent communication. Andrew walks through a concrete example of how two internal agents trusting each other by default can leak a customer's order history, and digs into prompt injection, impersonation, and why the security industry's people-focused compliance frameworks now have to account for reasoning software, not just people. He and Boaz also get into token economics, LLM gateways, intent-based routing between local and cloud models, and the emerging trend of companies repatriating some AI workloads on-premise.This episode is essential listening for CTOs, CISOs, platform and integration engineers, and IT and product leaders responsible for governing AI spend and agent security as their organizations scale past pilot projects into production.Chapters[00:01] Andrew Comstock's path to MuleSoft[02:06] First job: tax returns and trumpet reeds[03:21] What MuleSoft does and its extension into Agent Fabric[05:29] From consumer chatbots to enterprise agent connectors[07:22] Governance and security at the enterprise level[10:36] A real example: how two agents can leak an order number[13:45] Connect AI 2025 vs. 2026 — a year of night-and-day change[16:28] Mythos, Fable, and preparing for the LLM that breaks your systems[18:11] Token economics and the true cost of enterprise AI[20:38] The "AI savior" pattern vs. applying IT discipline to AI[22:40] Hybrid deployments, local models, and intent-based routing[27:13] Why AI's uneven acceleration makes prioritization more valuable[28:57] The two-word answer: "coming soon"Connect with Andrew ComstockLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcomstock/Connect with Boaz AshkenazyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boazashkenazy/Email: info@shiftai.fm
Send us Fan MailWhen Paul Flemr is asked about the advice that he would give brands looking to improve their customer loyalty experience strategy, the Senior Vice President of Incentive Marketing Solutions at Group O has a simple message for them. “Engage with passion and purpose,” Flemr said. The way Flemr sees it, engagement is the strength of loyalty, the thing that will drive the program's success. This requires brands knowing their end goals and objectives and building that engagement into the base of their loyalty program. Although Group O offers support for specific needs clients have with their loyalty programs, the company especially prides itself on being an end-to-end solution provider for clients who need a more hands-on approach. This includes everything from program design and development to implementation and ongoing execution, and then ultimately fulfillment and customer care throughout the life of the loyalty program. Stay connected with Loyalty360! Follow us on LinkedIn and X for the latest loyalty insights, industry news, and upcoming events.https://www.linkedin.com/company/loyalty-360https://x.com/Loyalty360https://www.youtube.com/@Loyalty360_
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A crisis playbook isn't a binder you pull off a shelf — it's a discipline. In this episode, Aaron Fish sits down with Damon Thomas, Senior Vice President of Operations at Providence Senior Living and a 30-year senior living veteran, to break down how real leaders respond when things go wrong.Damon shares the difference between predictable emergencies and unpredictable human-driven crises, introduces his HEAT framework, and explains why regulators respond to composure, not panic. Whether you're an executive director, a regional leader, or anyone who's ever been the first call when something goes sideways, this episode gives you a real, usable playbook for staying calm, controlling the narrative, and leading through it.In this episode:Why crisis playbooks are about sequence, not checklistsThe four crises leaders most often underestimateThe HEAT framework for de-escalating any tense conversationHow to communicate with regulators as partners, not adversariesWhy silence creates rumors and oversharing creates liabilityFollow Tips from Trestle for weekly conversations on senior living food, hospitality, and leadership. Learn more about Trestle Hospitality Concepts at www.trestlehospitalityconcepts.com.
How clear are you about what you’re retiring to? Our next group program starts in September and is limited to 10 people. The Early Registration discount ends on July 31st. Learn more here. Reserve your spot today. ________________________ We spend years letting our pace be set for us, by employers and the calendar. Then retirement arrives and, for the first time, the tempo is ours to choose. In this conversation, science journalist Elizabeth Svoboda, author of The Art of Pacing, argues that most of us get can stuck oscillating between two extremes — the perpetual sprint and complete disengagement — and that the real skill is learning to move across a range of paces with intention. Elizabeth shares interesting and useful ideas, including “rigid flexibility” (from an Olympic runner), smart circadian-rhythm energy management, the freedom that “selective mediocrity” can create, and how identity can get intertwined with the pace we keep. It’s a conversation about doing less of what drains you, so you have more for what matters most. Elizabeth Svoboda joins us from California. _________________________ Bio Elizabeth Svoboda is the author of The Art of Pacing: A Guide to Balancing Short-Term Demands with Long-Term Thriving. She is an award-winning science writer and contributor to Scientific American, Discover, The Boston Globe, The New York Times, and other publications. Elizabeth is a winner of the Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award for Young Science Writers, and her work has been anthologized in the Best American Science and Nature Writing series. She lives in San Jose, California, with her husband and young sons. ________________________ For More on Elizabeth Svoboda The Art of Pacing: A Guide to Balancing Short-Term Demands with Long-Term Thriving Website _______________________ How Ready are You for Your New Life in Retirement? Take this free 5-minute assessment to identify which areas may need your attention: Not retired yet, but I want to design a meaningful life I’m in retirement, but maybe I could use an upgrade _______________________ Retirement Podcast Conversations You’ll Also Love How to Flourish…in Retirement – Daniel Coyle Happier Hour – Cassie Holmes, PhD Will You Flourish or Languish? – Corey Keyes Taming The Molecule of More – Michael Long _______________________ About The Retirement Wisdom Podcast There are many podcasts on retirement, often hosted by financial advisors with their own financial motives, that cover the money side of the street. This podcast is different. You'll get smarter about the investment decisions you'll make about the most important asset you'll have in retirement: your time. About Retirement Wisdom I help people who are retiring, but aren't quite done yet, discover what's next and build their custom version of their next life. A meaningful retirement doesn't just happen by accident. Schedule a call today to discuss how the Designing Your Life process created by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans can help you make your life in retirement a great one — on your own terms. About Your Podcast Host Joe Casey is an executive coach who helps people design their next life after their primary career and create their version of The Multipurpose Retirement.™ He created his own next chapter after a 26-year career at Merrill Lynch, where he was Senior Vice President and Head of HR for Global Markets & Investment Banking. Joe has earned Master's degrees from the University of Southern California in Gerontology (at age 60), the University of Pennsylvania, and Middlesex University (UK), a BA in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and his coaching certification from Columbia University. In addition to his work with clients, Joe hosts The Retirement Wisdom Podcast, ranked in the top 1% globally in popularity by Listen Notes, with over 2 million downloads. Business Insider recognized Joe as one of 23 innovative coaches who are making a difference. He's the author of Win the Retirement Game: How to Outsmart the 9 Forces Trying to Steal Your Joy. _________________________ Wise Quotes On Reassessing Your Pace “So much of our identities tend to be wrapped up in the pace we keep. As you're contemplating retirement or just embarking on it, it's a good time for a big-picture pace reassessment.” On Flourishing “Set a pace that is right for you and that leads you toward personally flourishing.” On Selective Mediocrity “You have to avoid over-extracting your own resources. By conserving energy on less essential things, you have more energy to devote to the things that matter most.”
Unser heutiger Gast gehört zu den prägenden Führungspersönlichkeiten der deutschen Digital- und Handelswelt. Sie hat ihre Karriere im stationären Handel bei Peek & Cloppenburg begonnen und dort früh verstanden, wie wichtig Kundennähe, Sortiment und echtes Handelsverständnis sind. Danach führte ihr Weg in den E-Commerce. Über viele Jahre war sie bei eBay in unterschiedlichen Führungsrollen tätig, unter anderem in General Management, Business Development, Strategie und Category Management. Eine Zeit, in der sie gelernt hat, wie Plattformen funktionieren, wie digitale Märkte skalieren und was es bedeutet, Systeme zu bauen, die Millionen von Menschen erreichen. Später übernahm sie als CEO Verantwortung bei brands4friends und wechselte anschließend in die Payment- und Fintech-Welt. Als CEO von Ratepay führte sie ein Unternehmen durch Restrukturierung, technische Skalierung und Automatisierung und richtete es wieder auf Wachstum aus. Seit März 2025 ist sie Senior Vice President und CEO von parfumdreams und Niche Beauty innerhalb der Douglas Group. Damit verantwortet sie zwei Beauty-Welten, die auf den ersten Blick sehr unterschiedlich sind: parfumdreams als große Online-Parfümerie mit breitem Sortiment und attraktiven Preisen, und Niche Beauty als kuratierte Plattform für Premium- und Luxusmarken. parfumdreams hat seine Wurzeln in der Parfümerie Akzente, die 1995 gegründet wurde. Der Online-Shop startete 2004 und wurde zu einem der relevanten Player im deutschen Beauty-E-Commerce. Seit 2018 gehört das Unternehmen mehrheitlich zur Douglas Group. Heute geht es um weit mehr als den Verkauf von Parfum, Pflege und Make-up. Es geht um Technologie, Daten, Markenführung, Loyalität, Kundenerlebnisse und die Frage, wie sich Online- und Offline-Handel in einer Branche verändern, die gleichzeitig sehr emotional, sehr persönlich und sehr wettbewerbsintensiv ist. Unser Gast verbindet dabei mehrere Perspektiven: stationären Handel und digitale Plattformen, Beauty und Payment, Wachstum und Restrukturierung, operative Exzellenz und Führung mit Haltung. Sie ist außerdem Autorin des Buches „Die Macherinnen – So geht Unternehmen!“ und setzt sich dafür ein, dass mehr Frauen sichtbar Verantwortung übernehmen und ihren eigenen Weg in Führung und Unternehmertum gehen. Seit neun Jahren beschäftigen wir uns in diesem Podcast mit der Frage, wie Arbeit den Menschen stärkt, statt ihn zu schwächen. In mehr als 560 Episoden haben wir mit mehr als 700 Persönlichkeiten darüber gesprochen, was sich für sie verändert hat und was sich weiter ändern muss. Was lernt man über Führung, wenn man Unternehmen in sehr unterschiedlichen Phasen übernimmt: Wachstum, Restrukturierung, Skalierung und Transformation? Wie verändert Technologie den Handel, wenn es nicht nur um Effizienz geht, sondern auch um Vertrauen, Emotion, Marke und Kundennähe? Und was braucht es, damit mehr Frauen nicht nur über Führung sprechen, sondern Unternehmen wirklich gestalten? Fest steht: Für die Lösung unserer aktuellen Herausforderungen brauchen wir neue Impulse. Daher suchen wir weiter nach Methoden, Vorbildern, Erfahrungen, Tools und Ideen, die uns dem Kern von New Work näherbringen. Darüber hinaus beschäftigt uns von Anfang an die Frage, ob wirklich alle Menschen das finden und leben können, was sie im Innersten wirklich, wirklich wollen. Ihr seid bei On the Way to New Work, heute mit Nina Pütz. [Hier](https://linktr.ee/onthewaytonewwork) findet ihr alle Links zum Podcast und unseren aktuellen Werbepartnern
Join our champion program: mark@themomentumcompany.comAttend a Thriving Leader event: https://thriving-leader-2026.lovable.app/Instagram: @the.momentum.companyLinkedIn: /momentum-companyIn this episode of The Intentional Agribusiness Leader, Mark sits down with Karla Thieman, Senior Vice President of Public Policy at JBS USA, for a conversation about leadership, public policy, career development, culture, and what it takes to create lasting impact in agriculture.Karla defines intentional leadership through one simple idea:Have a North Star.Know where you're trying to go.The path won't always be straight. There will be setbacks, unexpected opportunities, and plenty of detours. But intentional leaders don't lose sight of the destination—they adjust their route while staying committed to the mission.For Karla, that North Star started early.As a high school senior, she knew she wanted to become an agricultural lobbyist—someone who could connect farmers to public policy and serve as a voice for agriculture in Washington, D.C. That vision guided every opportunity that followed, from Capitol Hill to USDA and ultimately to leading public policy efforts at JBS USA.One of the biggest themes throughout the conversation is this:Leadership isn't about having a perfect plan. It's about having a clear direction.The conversation traces Karla's journey through writing the 2014 Farm Bill, serving as Chief of Staff to Secretary Tom Vilsack at the USDA, and eventually building JBS USA's Washington, D.C., public policy office from the ground up.Along the way, she shares an important reminder:Sometimes the opportunities that shape your career aren't the ones you planned for.They're the ones you were prepared for.Another major theme is culture.When Karla joined JBS, she didn't just build a team—she intentionally built a culture.She believes great teams start with great people, long before a position is ever available. Throughout her career, she's kept a "Rolodex" of talented individuals, investing in relationships and identifying future leaders long before she needed to hire them.The conversation also explores how JBS reinforces its culture across more than 80,000 employees through seven core values:DeterminationSimplicityAvailabilityHumilitySincerityDisciplineOwnershipThose values aren't simply written on the wall.They're embedded into hiring, performance evaluations, leadership development, and daily decision-making.Because culture isn't built by intention alone.It's built through consistent reinforcement.Another powerful leadership lesson comes from Karla's experience leading teams at a young age.Like many emerging leaders, she wrestled with imposter syndrome after stepping into high-level leadership roles early in her career.Her biggest lesson?Information isn't power unless you share it.She observed that the best leaders weren't the ones who protected information to maintain influence.They were the ones who equipped their teams by creating transparency, trust, and ownership.That philosophy has shaped the way she leads today.The conversation closes with one of Karla's proudest accomplishments—helping launch the International Year of the Woman Farmer.What began as an idea in 2015 took more than a decade, multiple administrations, countless partnerships, and unwavering persistence before becoming a reality in 2026.It's a powerful reminder that meaningful change rarely happens overnight.Sometimes the most important work requires years of steady, intentional progress.Because leadership isn't measured by how quickly something happens.It's measured by whether you're willing to keep moving toward your North Star.Listen if you are:Navigating leadership or career transitionsInterested in agricultural policy and the Farm BillBuilding culture within your organizationDeveloping and leading high-performing teamsLooking to grow as an intentional leaderPassionate about the future of agriculture and public serviceA clear North Star won't eliminate the twists and turns—but it will keep you moving in the right direction.
Egal, ob in Brillengläsern, in fälschungssicheren Pässen oder im Display unserer Handys: Die Erzeugnisse des amerikanischen Industrieriesen PPG stecken in Produkten, die wir jeden Tag nutzen. Senior Vice President ist die gebürtige Vorarlbergerin Juliane Hefel. Sie leitet 1.300 Mitarbeitende an 50 Standorten. In unserem Schwesterpodcast CEO hat Hefel mit STANDARD-Chefredakteur Gerold Riedmann über ihr Rezept für Erfolg gesprochen. Sie erklärt, wie man in Großkonzernen den Aufstieg schafft, und wie sie sich in einer Männerindustrie einen Platz an der Spitze erarbeitet hat. Um immer die neueste Folge von CEO zu hören, abonniert CEO auf der Podcastplattform eurer Wahl.
Joel Christensen discusses with Ivan six things about The Odyssey which should be better known. Joel P. Christensen is Professor of Classics at the CUNY Graduate Center where he also serves as Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. Joel has previously taught at UT San Antonio and Brandeis University. His research interests include early Greek poetry, myth, and literary theory. With Elton Barker, Joel has published Homer: A Beginner's Guide (2013) and Homer's Thebes (Harvard University Press 2020). Joel has also authored The Many-Minded Man: The Odyssey, Psychology, and the Therapy of Epic (2020) with Cornell University Press, Storylife: On Epic, Language, and Living Things with Yale in 2025, and Why Odysseus? With Palgrave/Macmillan (2026). He is also editor of the Oxford Critical Guide to the Odyssey (2026) and author of numerous articles on Homer, myth, Greek poetry, and its reception in the modern world. Ancient Audiences rarely ever read the Odyssey in its entirety The Odyssey was sung and performed for generations before it was written down We don't know how The Odyssey was written down The Homeric Odyssey isn't the only version of the story that used to exist Odysseus was disliked by many early Greek audiences The ending of the Odyssey is extremely strange and most people ignore it! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
"I don't live well in the box because the box is not made for entrepreneurs." In a world obsessed with digital efficiency and quick fixes, the real currency of a meaningful life remains independent thought, presence, and intentional effort. In this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times, Colleen Joyce, CEO of Lawyer.com, breaks down why community is the new competition and how proactive resilience drives real growth. From starting in a green, part-time role to rising to CEO, Colleen shares key lessons from her mentor Gerry Gorman on leading with heart, leaning into an unstructured life, and surrounding yourself with people who challenge you to build something bigger than yourself. 10 Memorable Quotes: "I don't live well in the box because the box is not made for entrepreneurs." "In the world, a lot of luck matters." "Community is the new competition." "We suffer more in imagination than in reality." "You can't connect the dots looking forward, but you can only connect the dots looking backwards." "I lead with love, and it's kind of weird to say that in a business setting, but I truly care." "I'd rather have a small piece of a big pie than a big piece of a small pie." "There's no value in what's been said. There's only value in what's been unsaid." "Wisdom can't just be taught. It must be earned by getting through hard times." "Progress over perfection." 10 Key Takeaways: Betting on the Non-Linear Path: How saying "yes" to a part-time opportunity without a traditional corporate roadmap opened the door to building an eight-figure powerhouse. Inquisitive Empathy and Radical Candor: Balancing deep care for team members with the accountability needed to deliver direct, honest performance feedback. Competition as Collaboration: Embracing aspirational competitors, learning from industry adversaries, and bringing competing voices together to elevate the entire ecosystem. The "Give Maxing" Philosophy: Countering isolation and hardship by gathering people, asking thoughtful questions, and actively extending gratitude. The Trap of Jevons Paradox: Recognizing that time saved by AI tools often gets swallowed by routine busyness unless leaders intentionally reallocate it toward human connection. Unlocking Untapped Potential: Pushing past comfortable boundaries to help team members tap into their unsaid thoughts and internal genius. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Accepting that leading through rapid industry changes requires living in the present while continuously learning as technology evolves. Surrendering Control to Foster Growth: Giving up micro-management to allow team members the freedom to make mistakes, learn, and step into leadership roles. The Power of Intentional Disconnection: Practicing small daily habits—like stepping away from digital devices—to remain fully present for family and community. Abundance Mindset vs. Scarcity: Rejecting the idea that success is a zero-sum game, choosing instead to build partnerships that lift all participants faster. About our Guest: Colleen Joyce is the CEO of Lawyer.com, the #1 U.S. lawyer matching service and online legal directory. Over the past decade, she has helped transform Lawyer.com from a simple concept into an eight-figure legal powerhouse, growing the company's revenue by more than 20% in 2024 alone. She rose to the CEO seat by way of Senior Vice President of Lawyer Services and then President, and today leads the strategy, technology, and partnerships that connect consumers with qualified attorneys across every practice area and jurisdiction in the country. Colleen is also the Co-Founder of the Lawyer Growth Summit, a national conference that brings attorneys, legal technologists, and industry thought leaders together to share the strategies driving real growth in modern law firms. She is a sought-after keynote speaker, mentor, and podcast host, and her leadership has been featured in Authority Magazine's "Female Disruptors" and "Leading with Heart" series and recognized by Marquis Who's Who. Before her legal-industry career, she served as Director of Marketing and Publicity at PopStar.com (a subsidiary of World Media Group), producing celebrity content for a global audience and covering red carpets, press junkets, and awards shows. Colleen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences from the University of Illinois, where she graduated magna cum laude. She is based in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, and describes herself first and foremost as a proud mama. Her guiding mantra: progress over perfection.
In this episode, Frantz M. Berthaud, MPH, FACHE, Senior Vice President, Oncology Services, University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC), discusses why cancer care leaders should measure both return on investment and return on humanity. He also shares insights on expanding oncology capacity, advancing health equity, and building a workforce and culture centered on compassionate, patient-focused care.
China posted a record $1.2 trillion global trade surplus in 2025, and its export machine is still accelerating. From electric vehicles and batteries to electronics and household goods, Chinese products are pouring into markets across Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America.Consumers may welcome better products at lower prices, but what happens when local manufacturers cannot compete, workers lose their jobs, and countries become dependent on Beijing for essential goods?This week, co-hosts Ray Powell and Jim Carouso welcome Wendy Cutler, Senior Vice President of the Asia Society Policy Institute and a former U.S. trade negotiator who spent nearly three decades at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.Wendy explains how government support allows Chinese companies to keep producing even when markets are saturated. Beijing rejects the idea that it has an overcapacity problem, and Wendy argues that negotiations cannot succeed when the two sides cannot even agree that a problem exists. Her solution is a coordinated response by the major economies receiving these exports.In this episode:How China's industrial policies help its companies outlast foreign competitorsWhy U.S. tariffs redirected Chinese exports toward Europe and Southeast Asia instead of slowing them downHow cheap imports can destroy local businesses, eliminate jobs, and create dangerous dependenciesWhy the U.S., Europe, Japan, Korea, Australia and Southeast Asia must act together to change Beijing's calculationsHow China weaponizes its control of critical minerals, rare earths, and permanent magnetsWhy Washington's tariffs against allies could undermine the coalition it needsHow developing economies can defend local industries without losing access to the Chinese marketWhether the fragile U.S.-China trade truce can survive as both sides test its limitsWhy today's low prices could become tomorrow's strategic vulnerabilitiesWendy's candid reflections on three decades at the negotiating tableSubscribe for your weekly Indo-Pacific briefing.Follow Wendy Cutler on at the Asia Society Policy Institute, on LinkedIn or on X, @wendyscutlerFollow us on X, @IndoPacPodcast, LinkedIn or FacebookFollow Ray Powell on X, @GordianKnotRay, or LinkedIn, or check out his maritime transparency work at SeaLightFollow Jim Carouso on LinkedInSponsored by BowerGroupAsia, a strategic advisory firm that specializes in the Indo-Pacific
Lesia Dallimore is a brand marketing executive and creative strategist known for building culturally relevant consumer brands at the intersection of food, wellness, and lifestyle. As Senior Vice President of Brand & Marketing at Seremoni, her track record of brand building, marketing strategy, and premium food retail informs their brand strategy, storytelling, partnerships, and creative direction. Seremoni Fish sets a new standard and philosophy for the very best fish. Delivering Michelin-quality wild-caught fish directly from boat to plate, the brand's proprietary handling enhances flavor, texture and shelf life. Seremoni Grade seafood is served by top restaurants across the country like Atomix, Sushi Zo, Restaurant Daniel, Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Clover Hill, Rosella, Café Carmellini and Kato and available at select grocery stores including Wegmans and FreshDirect.Find Me:IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studiocitrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.comCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastr
The X Games are taking over the Caesars Superdome, and WWL gets you ready for all the action! Scoot broadcasts LIVE from the Gate B Atrium, Loge Level inside the Dome as the world's best skateboarders and BMX and Moto X riders descend on New Orleans for a massive weekend of competition! Scoot talks to Jay Cicero, President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, Mark Romig, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, New Orleans & Company.
AlabamaAL Supreme Court to expedite residency challenge against Sen. TubervilleGovernor Ivey creates commission to study screen time learning in all grades in public schoolsVice Chair for AL Democrats continues to urge voters to cross over into GOP special primary this August to influence the election outcomeSen. Tuberville raises concerns over the lack of info on colleague Mitch McConnellGrand jury indicts Prichard police chief and major, says whole department should be disbanded and rebuilt1819 News welcomes Drew Hicks as Senior Vice President of OperationsNationalPresident Trump attended the dignified transfer of 4 US service members killed in Iranian attack last week5th circuit court rules unanimously that illegal aliens do not have a right to a bond hearingNYC mayor admits he has no legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister when he visits that cityME Democrats boot "intersex" Ashley Webb from US senate candidacy processMI reporter talks to woman living in trailer whose name is being used for surfing donations to the Democratic Socialist senate candidateOpenAI says testing of an AI model went awry, with AI model going onto the internet and launching cyber attack against competitor platform.
In this episode of Super Real Human, I'm sharing a major personal and professional life update: after nearly 12 years of running my own business, I've stepped into a full-time role as Senior Vice President of Marketing. I'm getting honest about the fears, expectations, and internal tension that came with this decision. I expected to grieve the loss of my identity as a business owner and worried that returning to an organization would feel like giving up my freedom. Instead, I'm discovering that the resilience, determination, and entrepreneurial mindset I developed are still very much a part of who I am. This episode is about allowing yourself to evolve without treating change as failure. If you're considering a career shift, stepping away from entrepreneurship, or moving into a new season of life, I hope this conversation reminds you that your past experiences come with you, and the next chapter may feel more expansive than you expect. In this episode, we discuss: The decision to move from entrepreneurship into a full-time C-suite role Separating your identity from your job title or business How freedom and flexibility can look different in different seasons Bringing an entrepreneurial mindset back into an organization Why transitions often feel scarier before you take the leap More about Maura: Need more inspirational guidance on how to make your passion a reality? Want to bring a more human side to your corporate career? Follow Maura on Instagram. Maura shares the real human side of building and marketing your business and being a senior leader, including strategic analysis, creative development, implementation, growth, and management. Interested in bringing Maura and her experiences to your team event or conference? Reach out to info@lillablu.com for booking information!
What does it take to set a complex global clinical trial up for success? In this episode of Moving Medicine Forward, we are joined by Megan Kamm, Senior Vice President of Client Delivery, and Josh Schroeder, Vice President of Site & Field Operations, to discuss how strong planning, site partnerships, and cross-functional collaboration drive successful trial execution. From feasibility and study startup to patient centered decision-making, biometrics strategy, and global expansion, they share insights into the operational challenge —and opportunities—behind bringing innovative therapies to patients faster. 01:22 Megan Kamm and Josh Schroeder discuss their expanded leadership roles and growing collaboration across teams. 03:44 Why feasibility, country strategy, and study startup are critical to trial success. 05:07 The importance of site partnerships, patient experience, and reducing operational burden.06:16 How project managers, CRAs, data managers, and site teams work together to execute complex trials. 07:01 Common startup challenges and strategies for keeping studies on track. 08:13 Managing patient-centered logistics in rare disease and cell & gene therapy programs. 11:15 Real-world examples of strong coordination improving enrollment and accelerating timelines. 13:19 The growing role of biometrics, statistics, and risk-based monitoring in study execution. 15:15 Scaling global teams through consistent training, leadership alignment, and operational excellence. 16:48 What differentiates CTI: collaboration, service, and a deep commitment to patients. 18:59 Looking ahead: AI, technology, startup optimization, and continued global growth. 21:05 Opportunities and challenges of expanding operations in China and the APAC region.
Amiel Sawdaye discusses if the Arizona Diamondbacks' best baseball is ahead of them, Kohl Drake's MLB debut on Tuesday and Max Kepler starting to come around.
Baseball By Design: Stories of Minor League Logos and Nicknames
The identity for the Charleston RiverDogs, Single-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, has a surprising back story—it's not based on dogs at all, but rather rats. Guests this week: Ben Abzug, Senior Vice President, Charleston RiverDogs Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find the Baseball By Design podcast online: Instagram @baseballbydesign Threads @baseballbydesign Bluesky @baseballbydesign.bsky.social Facebook @baseballbydesignpodcast linktr.ee/BaseballByDesign Baseball By Design is a member of the Curved Brim Media Network.
How are Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) navigating economic shifts and outperforming the broader equity market in 2026? In this episode of America's Commercial Real Estate Show, host Michael Bull sits down with Edward Pierzak, Senior Vice President of Research at Nareit, to break down the operational performance, balance sheet metrics, and future outlook for the REIT sector. Despite facing macroeconomic shocks like geopolitical conflicts and inflation worries, REITs have maintained incredible momentum throughout the first half of the year. Edward provides an insider look into sector-specific trends—explaining why lodging, resorts, and data centers are leading the pack in 2026 after a turbulent 2025, and how well-amenitized, well-located properties are driving a performance bifurcation within the office sector. Key Topics Covered We explore how REITs are keeping their momentum and outpacing broad equity markets in 2026. Edward shares a deep dive into specific sectors, detailing the rebound of data centers, the rise of lodging and senior housing, and the nuanced truth behind the "office is dead" headlines. We also take a look into Nareit's REIT Industry Tracker, detailing how high occupancy rates, solid FFO, and fixed-rate unsecured debt are giving public REITs a competitive advantage. Additionally, we discuss the lingering public-private divergence, examining why valuations are misaligned and what this dislocation means for savvy institutional and retail investors. Finally, we analyze the recent wave of consolidation, REIT-to-REIT mergers, and the growth of internal investment management platforms. "REITs have had a great start of the year... we still think that there's definitely more fuel in the tank." — Edward Pierzak Whether you are looking to invest, advise, or track institutional quality real estate trends, this episode delivers the vital market intelligence you need to finish 2026 strong. Connect with Edward Pierzak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardfpierzak Nareit Website: https://www.reit.com/ Connect with Michael Bull & The Show: Michael Bull, CCIM Bull Realty, Inc https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbull/ For more commercial real estate market data, sector forecasts, and video episodes, visit CREshow.com. America's Commercial Real Estate Show is brought to you by our proud sponsors. TCN Worldwide: Commercial real estate property management, leasing, and sales solutions across the US and globally. Learn more: https://www.tcnworldwide.com Build Out: The ultimate product suite for commercial real estate brokerage firms looking to streamline their business. Learn more: https://www.buildout.com Bull Realty: Regional commercial real estate brokerage services headquartered in Atlanta, delivering market intel and strategies.Learn more: https://www.bullrealty.com Commercial Agent Success Strategies: Twenty-one cloud accessed commercial broker training videos with slide deck action notes. Learn more at https://www.commercialagentsuccess.com/
Fresh off hosting a world-class World Cup, America faces a global game of politics that never stops. Senior Vice President of CRC Advisors and host of the 10-Minute Drill podcast, Matt Whitlock, analyzes the high-stakes battles shaping the upcoming Senate map. He describes the fallout from Maine's Democratic caucus after Graham Platner's departure, the ideological intra-party showdown brewing in Michigan's Senate primary between Haley Stevens and DSA-backed candidate Abdul El-Sayed, and the chaotic gubernatorial primary unfolding in Wisconsin. Uphill Battle: Dana and Matt explore the growing bipartisan pushback against AI data centers in local communities and a rare opportunity for bipartisan action on cryptocurrency regulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, Anna Singh, Senior Vice President, Clinical Operations, Heartland Dental, discusses the evolving dental landscape, from workforce sustainability and organic growth to the role of AI, data, and technology in improving care delivery. She shares how dental leaders can drive meaningful transformation while preserving clinical judgment, culture, and patient relationships.