Podcasts about strategic advantage

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Discover how Robyn Cavallaro rebuilt her life, dominated YouTube, and created unstoppable momentum by focusing on buyers, authenticity, and relentless action in The Villages, Florida.See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/from-broke-to-booked-solid-building-a-youtube-empire-in-real-estate-with-robyn-cavallaro/(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast(00:11) - Welcoming Robyn Cavallaro to the Show(00:42) - The Villages, Florida: Inside a 150,000 Resident Active Community(02:05) - Hyper Focusing on a Niche Market(02:51) - From Restaurant Owner to Real Estate Agent(04:01) - Side Hustle or Go All In(06:50) - Buyers Versus Listings Strategy(08:38) - How YouTube Launched Her Real Estate Career(10:48) - Relocation Clients and Building Trust Through Content(13:55) - YouTube Monetization and Authority Building(15:34) - Short Term Rentals as a Strategic Advantage(16:49) - Overcoming Fear of Being on Camera(18:13) - Practice Without Posting Strategy(19:12) - Define Your Avatar and Clarify Your Message(20:13) - Short Form Versus Long Form Content Debate(23:15) - Live Streaming and Repurposing Content(24:51) - Editing, AI Tools, and Simplifying Your Topics(27:30) - Starting With Free Tools and Growing Over Time(28:26) - The Importance of Sound and Lighting(30:52) - Would She Start With YouTube Again(33:22) - Final Golden Nuggets for Agents(35:26) - Dave Ramsey Recommendation and Robyn's Books(36:50) - Robyn's Podcast and Social Media Platforms(37:43) - Closing Remarks and DisclaimerContact Robyn Cavallarohttps://robyncavallaro.com/https://www.facebook.com/robyncavallaro1https://www.instagram.com/robyncavallaro/https://www.youtube.com/@Robyncavallarohttps://www.youtube.com/@StopChasingStartAttractingRobyn Cavallaro proved that it is never too late to rebuild, reinvent, and rise by serving buyers first and building authority through YouTube. If you are ready to stop chasing and start attracting, take action today and visit https://reiagent.comIs success destroying your peace? Most pros grind until they break. Download The Investor's Life Balance Sheet: A Holistic Wealth Audit to see if you are building a legacy or heading for burnout. Presented by The REI Agent Podcast & United States Real Estate Investor® https://sendfox.com/lp/m4jrl

In Episode 103 of the Digital Velocity Podcast, Erik Martinez sits down with Kaitlyn Study, entrepreneur and owner of South Street and Co., to explore what it really means to move from experimenting with AI to fully operationalizing it inside your business. Over the past year, Kaitlyn has automated "250 plus tasks across her business," transforming repetitive processes into structured, strategic systems. As Erik frames it, this conversation is about "automating and operationalizing AI in your business, not the nuts and bolts of which buttons to click, but why this matters strategically and how it becomes a real competitive advantage." Kaitlyn's journey began with a simple realization: "How can I clone myself without using math and science?" After experiencing team turnover and the strain of repetitive operational work, she turned to tools like Zapier, N8N, and AI platforms to eliminate friction and create clarity. The result wasn't just time savings, it was precision. As Kaitlyn explains, "If the automation doesn't work, I know that I did something wrong and didn't correctly portray what I was trying to get out of it." That level of accountability changed how her agency manages hiring, time tracking, sales follow-ups, and capacity planning. Listeners will gain practical, cross-industry insights, including: ·         Why "auditing your time" is the first step toward meaningful automation ·         How to identify "friction" points that signal automation opportunities ·         Why "you have to test it and test it and test it" when integrating AI into workflows ·         How freeing "brain space" allows leaders to focus on higher-level strategic thinking ·         Why the goal "is not to replace people" but to "have you do better, higher level work that you're really great at" For direct-to-consumer brands, agencies, and growth-focused executives, this episode offers a roadmap for scaling operations without sacrificing creativity or culture. Automation, when applied thoughtfully, becomes evolution, not revolution. As Kaitlyn emphasizes, "The goal is not to replace people. It's to have you do better, higher level work that you're really great at, and to have the nuanced, repetitive tasks taken care of." If you're serious about turning AI from a tool into a competitive advantage, this episode is a must-listen.

Williams Companies' (WMB) youthful President and CEO Chad Zamarin gave an inspiring presentation to kick of their Investor Day last week. He described US energy infrastructure as a blessing, and natural gas as our competitive advantage. Zamarin traced the company's origins back to World War II, when German U-boats were sinking US ships transporting fuel […]

Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to overcome structural constraints and turning AI adoption into a strategic advantage for the country. That’s the goal for Singapore in Budget 2026 plans laid out by Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong. On Money Matters' Budget 2026 Conversation, Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian looked at Singapore's plans to realise its AI ambitions with Harvey Koenig, Partner, Co-Head of BEPS COE, KPMG, Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law, Singapore Management University and former Nominated Member of Parliament, and Dr Clara Lee, Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies Social Lab, National University of Singapore. Among the measures discussed - a new set of national AI Missions targeted at driving AI transformation in key sectors of the economy, and a new National AI Council to be chaired by PM Wong to drive coordinated efforts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tale of Two Tapes: Unlocking Profits in the Note Investing MarketIn the world of real estate, there are those who chase physical property, and then there are the "gentle note investors" who look for the hidden gold within the paper. Channeling a bit of Charles Dickens—and perhaps a touch of Bridgerton—Scott Carson recently took to the airwaves for "Note Night in America" to break down two distinct, high-potential investment opportunities. Whether you are looking for the steady rhythm of performing land contracts or the complex, high-reward puzzle of early buyouts (EBOs), the current market is ripe for those ready to take action. Let's dive into the "Tale of Two Tapes" and see where the smart money is moving as we head into the new season. Key Takeaways from This Episode:Exploring the Power of Performing Contracts for Deed: A featured tape included 60 performing contracts for deed (land contracts) primarily centered in Wichita, Kansas. These assets offer a mixture of "rough" properties that were fixed up and owner-financed, as well as new construction homes. These notes boast attractive interest rates between 6.5% and 9.5%, often yielding double-digit returns (10-20%) when purchased at a discount. The Strategic Advantage of EBOs (Early Buyouts): The second tape consisted of 50 nonperforming FHA and VA loans, known in the industry as Early Buyouts. These assets often feature trial payment plans or active foreclosure actions. Investors can find opportunities here by either finishing the foreclosure to gain the property or benefiting from the modified payment plans once the borrower gets back on track. Navigating Tax Implications and Loan Modifications: Buying a note during a trial payment plan requires careful tax planning. If a loan modifies permanently, the IRS may attempt to tax you based on the full loan amount; however, investors can mitigate this by submitting third-party valuation forms to establish a more accurate cost basis based on the purchase price. The "Conversion" Strategy for Higher Yields: For land contracts, there is a unique opportunity to convert them into traditional 30-year mortgages. By working with a Registered Mortgage Loan Originator (RMLO), investors can formalize the paperwork, potentially increasing the asset's long-term value and stability while keeping the existing borrower in place. Hyper-Local Focus vs. National Spread: The tapes showed two different geographical strategies: the 60 land contracts were centrally located in the Wichita market, allowing for easier local oversight. In contrast, the 50 EBOs were scattered across the country, including New York, Texas, Florida, and California, requiring a broader understanding of state-specific foreclosure timelines and bankruptcy laws. Whether you're falling in love with the cash flow of Kansas or navigating the legal intricacies of nonperforming loans, the message is clear: the most successful investors are the ones who stay "in the game" and keep making offers. Note investing isn't just about the numbers on a spreadsheet; it's about finding the opportunity within the problem. As the baseball season kicks off and the market heats up, now is the time to sharpen your due diligence and build your portfolio.Watch the Original VIDEO HERE!Book a Call With Scott HERE!Sign up for the next FREE One-Day Note Class HERE!Sign up for the WCN Membership HERE!Sign up for the next Note Buying For Dummies Workshop HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

The Tale of Two Tapes: Unlocking Profits in the Note Investing MarketIn the world of real estate, there are those who chase physical property, and then there are the "gentle note investors" who look for the hidden gold within the paper. Channeling a bit of Charles Dickens—and perhaps a touch of Bridgerton—Scott Carson recently took to the airwaves for "Note Night in America" to break down two distinct, high-potential investment opportunities. Whether you are looking for the steady rhythm of performing land contracts or the complex, high-reward puzzle of early buyouts (EBOs), the current market is ripe for those ready to take action. Let's dive into the "Tale of Two Tapes" and see where the smart money is moving as we head into the new season.Key Takeaways from This Episode:Exploring the Power of Performing Contracts for Deed: A featured tape included 60 performing contracts for deed (land contracts) primarily centered in Wichita, Kansas. These assets offer a mixture of "rough" properties that were fixed up and owner-financed, as well as new construction homes. These notes boast attractive interest rates between 6.5% and 9.5%, often yielding double-digit returns (10-20%) when purchased at a discount.The Strategic Advantage of EBOs (Early Buyouts): The second tape consisted of 50 nonperforming FHA and VA loans, known in the industry as Early Buyouts. These assets often feature trial payment plans or active foreclosure actions. Investors can find opportunities here by either finishing the foreclosure to gain the property or benefiting from the modified payment plans once the borrower gets back on track.Navigating Tax Implications and Loan Modifications: Buying a note during a trial payment plan requires careful tax planning. If a loan modifies permanently, the IRS may attempt to tax you based on the full loan amount; however, investors can mitigate this by submitting third-party valuation forms to establish a more accurate cost basis based on the purchase price.The "Conversion" Strategy for Higher Yields: For land contracts, there is a unique opportunity to convert them into traditional 30-year mortgages. By working with a Registered Mortgage Loan Originator (RMLO), investors can formalize the paperwork, potentially increasing the asset's long-term value and stability while keeping the existing borrower in place.Hyper-Local Focus vs. National Spread: The tapes showed two different geographical strategies: the 60 land contracts were centrally located in the Wichita market, allowing for easier local oversight. In contrast, the 50 EBOs were scattered across the country, including New York, Texas, Florida, and California, requiring a broader understanding of state-specific foreclosure timelines and bankruptcy laws.Whether you're falling in love with the cash flow of Kansas or navigating the legal intricacies of nonperforming loans, the message is clear: the most successful investors are the ones who stay "in the game" and keep making offers. Note investing isn't just about the numbers on a spreadsheet; it's about finding the opportunity within the problem. As the baseball season kicks off and the market heats up, now is the time to sharpen your due diligence and build your portfolio.Watch the Original VIDEO HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join Note Night in America community today:WeCloseNotes.comScott Carson FacebookScott Carson TwitterScott Carson LinkedInNote Night in America YouTubeNote Night in America VimeoScott Carson InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Leadership in chaos doesn't have to feel impossible. Dr. Lance Mortlock, the chaos whisperer, breaks down why the future of business isn't just about surviving – it's about strategic agility. We unpack how leaders can spot opportunities in disruption, handle massive risk, and make better strategic choices when everything feels uncertain. Dr. Mortlock shares his "Outside In, Inside Out" approach, which helped Fortune 500 companies navigate major crises. From the impact of AI to global elections and climate change, Lance explains how leaders can prioritize and adapt their strategies to keep up with the pace of change. It's not about avoiding chaos – it's about learning how to thrive in it. Timestamps: 00:00 — Cold Open & Intro 04:00 — Surviving Chaos: The Fast-Paced Leadership Shift 04:12 — Speed and Agility in the Chaos of Change 05:00 — The Big Disruptors: AI, Climate Change, and Global Instability 07:23 — Turning Uncertainty into Strategic Advantage 16:39 — The Outside-In, Inside-Out Framework for Success 14:56 — The Pitfall of Focusing Only on the Now (Horizon 1) 22:09 — Learning from the Failures of Kodak, Motorola, and Target 25:10 — The Role of Leadership in Managing Chaos 28:12 — Clarity, Strategy, and the Importance of Prioritization 38:53 — The Importance of Talent Strategy in Leadership Website: www.lancemortlock.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lance-mortlock-01b36b22 Book: Outside In, Inside Out: Unleashing the Power of Business Strategy in Times of Market Uncertainty

Find me on Substack!Tobias Carlisle is founder and portfolio manager of Acquirer's Funds managing two deep value ETFs, acclaimed author of five investment books including his newest Soldier of Fortune blending Warren Buffett and Sun Tzu's strategic wisdom, and host of the popular Value After Hours podcast.Episode Sponsor: Fiscal AI is a modern data terminal that gives investors instant access to twenty years of financials, earnings transcripts, and extensive segment and KPI data—use my link for a two-week free trial plus 15% off: https://fiscal.ai/talkingbillions/3:00 - Tobias shares his unique upbringing in Australian outback where school ended in grade 10 and included animal husbandry—learning to shear sheep and work cattle in what he calls a formative contrast to his later academic life at boarding school.6:00 - Transition to law career: Started at a national law firm in April 2000, peak of dot-com bubble. “I missed out on all of the fun parties on the way up and I just saw the carnage on the way down,” which opened his eyes to the importance of cash flow over hype.9:00 - Early exposure to activist investing: Witnessed corporate raiders targeting dot-coms with cash on balance sheets, killing the business and liquidating or using as platform for acquisitions. This low-downside, high-complexity approach fascinated him.14:00 - The telecom case study: Worked with two entrepreneurs who turned $100,000 each into a $600 million exit by building dark fiber infrastructure and data centers. “They were the best telecom lawyers in Australia and they weren't lawyers”—emphasizing the power of combining financial, technological, and regulatory understanding.28:00 - Philosophy behind Soldier of Fortune: Explores Warren Buffett as risk-taker rather than risk-avoider, connecting his strategic thinking to Sun Tzu's Art of War. The book examines 13 laws of strategic advantage.45:00 - Discussion of key laws: “Attack weakness with strength” and “seize the initiative”—Buffett's approach to investing in moments when he has maximum advantage, like deploying capital during the 2008 crisis.1:08:00 - The surfing analogy: Experienced investors are “not only on the right wave, but at the right spot on that wave”—getting positioning and timing right rather than just working harder.1:09:00 - Impact on his own investing: “Shot selection becomes so much better the longer that you do something...if I'm just a little bit more patient, I know that there is a bigger wave coming.”1:11:30 - Definition of success: “A happy, healthy family and time with my kids...watching them play sport. That's really my definition of success.”Podcast Program – Disclosure StatementBlue Infinitas Capital, LLC is a registered investment adviser and the opinions expressed by the Firm's employees and podcast guests on this show are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Blue Infinitas Capital, LLC. All statements and opinions expressed are based upon information considered reliable although it should not be relied upon as such. Any statements or opinions are subject to change without notice.Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.

Charles Burton and Gordon Chang observe the contest in Arctic waters, analyzing competing claims and military positioning as Russia, China, and Western nations vie for polar strategic advantage.1953

Gregory Copley on Arctic competition and parallel dynamics in Antarctic waters, analyzing how major powers including Russia, China, and the United States are maneuvering for strategic advantage in polar regions.1949 HITCHCOCK AND LAMOUR STORK CLUB

Innovation occurs across many areas, and compliance professionals need not only to be ready for it but also to embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, host Tom Fox welcomes Sheila Anderson, founder of Image Power Play, to discuss the significance of personal branding and its impact on professional success. With over 30 years of experience in corporate branding and image consulting, Sheila shares insights on how visibility and presence can enhance trust and credibility in the business world. The discussion covers why first impressions are essential business assets, the role of visual aesthetics in professional settings, and the strategic benefits of being the CEO of one's personal brand. Sheila also emphasizes the importance of updating personal photos and continuously evolving one's brand to ensure it aligns with personal and professional goals. The episode offers practical advice for both men and women in various professional environments, highlighting personal branding as a critical business strategy. Key highlights: The Importance of First Impressions Gender and Professional Presence The Dichotomy of In-Person vs. Online Presence The Impact of Casual Dress in Professional Settings Taking Ownership of Your Personal Brand Measuring Success in Personal Branding Sheila Anderson's Book: ICU Resources: Sheila Anderson on LinkedIn Image Power Play website I.C.U. – The Comprehensive Guide to Breathing Life Back into Your Personal Brand on amazon.com  Innovation in Compliance was recently ranked 4th among Risk Management podcasts by 1,000,000 Podcasts.

Is the recruiting industry actually changing—or simply recalibrating? Kortney Harmon cuts through the noise to examine what's really shaping recruiting leadership as firms look toward 2026. Rather than chasing headlines or hyped predictions, this Express episode outlines eight quiet but powerful signals emerging from real conversations with owners, operators, and executives. Kortney explores why relationships are becoming strategic again, how discipline is replacing tech accumulation, and why AI is shifting from competitive advantage to expected infrastructure. The conversation reframes growth around sustainability, trust, and clarity—highlighting the rise of operator-strategists, the redefinition of candidate experience, and the identity questions firms can no longer avoid.Grab a coffee and tune in for quick, practical inspiration to help you lead and grow your talent business—with less chaos and more purpose.______________________Follow Crelate on LinkedIn: CrelateWant to learn more about Crelate? Book a demo hereSubscribe to our newsletter: https://www.crelate.com/blog/full-desk-experience

The current venture market is defined by a dangerous decoupling of capital from reality. While the industry chases $10B seed valuations and trillion-dollar infrastructure bets, Brian Smith and S3 Ventures are executing a "Discipline Arbitrage." They argue that the real returns in AI will not come from the massive CapEx spenders, but from the application layer that solves boring, regulated, enterprise problems. This episode audits the structural risks of the current AI wave and explains why staying as a small fund may be the ultimate competitive advantage. Agenda01:30 Cisco Moment & 28 Bellagios06:31 Applications First, Agents Next19:06 2021 Bubble vs 2025 Reality32:55 Defining Patient Capital44:09 Strategic Advantage of Small Funds53:03 Return to AtomsGuest LinksBrian Smith, S3 Ventures (Website, X, LinkedIn)  -------------------Austin Next Links: Website, X/Twitter, YouTube, LinkedInEcosystem Metacognition Substack

In this episode, Julie Walker, CEO of Propelus, shares insights from the State of Workforce Compliance 2025 survey and explains how real time visibility, automation, and continuous verification can transform workforce compliance into a driver of safety, retention, and clinical excellence. She also explains the compliance shifts required to stay ahead in 2026. Learn more about the recently published State of Workforce Compliance in 2025 survey here: https://go.beckershospitalreview.com/hrwp/the-state-of-workforce-compliance-in-2025-5-key-takeaways-for-healthcare-leadershipThis episode is sponsored by Propelus.

Hour 1 of Rush To Reason opens as John Rush and Andy Peth examine the political challenges for conservatives in deep-blue Colorado. What does it take to win statewide—and who is likely to do it? The discussion focuses on strategy, messaging, and coalition-building, highlighting why Mark Baisley may pose the strongest Republican Senate challenge. The tone intensifies as John and Andy analyze Greg Lopez's decision to leave the Republican Party and run as an unaffiliated candidate. Does breaking from the party expand the tent—or fracture it beyond repair? With blunt honesty, they examine loyalty, branding, media incentives, and the unintended consequences of splintered campaigns. Listeners are challenged to think beyond ideology and ask harder questions: Is the problem the conservative platform—or failure to sell it to the middle? In a state where margins count, this hour reveals party dynamics, discipline, and the high price of missteps. The discussion is fast and direct, setting the tone for the show. HOUR 2 Hour 2 of Rush To Reason shifts from domestic politics to the global stage as John and Andy are joined by Scott Angell, a leading advocate for USA Energy Workers (https://usaenergyworkers.com/). What does the “energy pivot” of 2025 really mean for prices, inflation, and jobs in 2026? And how do new offshore leases and domestic production reshape America's economic outlook? The conversation quickly expands to Venezuela, exploring how a leadership change could alter global power dynamics. Does Venezuela's shift weaken China, Russia, and Iran in the Western Hemisphere—and strengthen U.S. leverage with Canada ahead of critical trade negotiations? Callers add real-world insight into heavy crude, refineries, and why American expertise still dominates global energy. This hour explores media narratives, foreign policy doubts, and the rise of click-driven commentary. Are fear-driven takes blinding audiences to strategic wins? What happens when energy, security, and prosperity align? This brisk hour blends energy policy, geopolitics, and media scrutiny—prompting questions about who's winning in the evolving global order. HOUR 3 Hour 3 of Rush To Reason zeroes in on political strategy, electability, and momentum as John and Andy break down why Republicans often miss key opportunities. With corruption scandals rocking Minnesota, they ask the blunt question: why don't voters punish the entire party machine—and will Republicans actually capitalize on this opening in 2026? The conversation expands into a candid assessment of candidate marketability versus ideological purity. Why do business-minded leaders avoid politics—and how does that leave parties stuck with career politicians who don't know how to sell to the middle? From Minnesota to Colorado, John and Andy argue that winning requires understanding the political market. The hour closes with a sharp warning to grassroots activists and candidate supporters. Can a movement candidate win in a blue state without alienating persuadable voters? Are social media habits helping—or quietly sinking—otherwise viable campaigns? This hour challenges listeners to rethink what it really takes to win.

THE STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE OF BUSINESS & CAREER PROFESSIONALS, PART 1 | DR DAVID OGBUELI

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What does a non-golfer who loves Radiohead and once worked in a nightclub bring to the PGA Tour? A fresh perspective that drives groundbreaking innovation. In this long-awaited conversation, host Colin Weston sits down with Devon Fox, the Senior Director of Digital Programs at the PGA Tour. After eight years of connecting on LinkedIn, they finally dive into Devon's unique journey from NASCAR and Nike to leading digital innovation in golf. Devon shares how her initial (and only) disastrous golf experience became a strategic advantage, allowing her to ask the questions no one else would. She pulls back the curtain on building the PGA Tour's first Fan Council, the decade-long process that led to the stunning Apple Vision Pro app, and how she intentionally "worked herself out of a job" to bake innovation into the Tour's DNA. Beyond technology, Devon opens up about the deeply personal motivation behind founding the PGA Tour's LGBTQ+ employee resource group, PRISM, and her advocacy for meaningful, policy-driven inclusion. This is a story about challenging tradition, the power of process, and building a future for golf that engages every fan. https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/MxkicXvQ.jpg Key takeaways in this episode with Devon that you will discover: "Golf Ignorance" as an Innovation Superpower: Devon explains how not being a golfer allowed her to challenge sacred traditions and ask fundamental questions that insiders might overlook, leading to truly fresh thinking in digital fan engagement. Innovation is a Process, Not a Department: Learn how Devon moved the PGA Tour from having a small innovation team to baking innovative thinking into the product development process itself, ensuring it becomes a sustainable part of the culture. Inclusion Starts with Internal Policy, Not External Marketing: Devon shares her impactful, criteria-driven approach to LGBTQ+ advocacy to create PRISM within the PGA Tour workplace, focusing first on tangible employee benefits and education before any public-facing campaigns, creating lasting structural change. Episode Chapters: 00:00 - 02:10: Introduction and a Connection Eight Years in the Making 02:10 - 04:20: Devon's First (and Only) Golf Experience: A Hot, Hungry Disaster 04:20 - 07:20: The Strategic Advantage of Being a Non-Golfer & Asking "Weird" Questions 07:20 - 11:20: Building the Fan Council & Sourcing Ideas Directly from Fans 11:20 - 13:30: Learning from the NBA and the Two Rules of Sports Tech Innovation 13:30 - 16:30: Bridging Generations: Using New Tech to Showcase Golf History 16:30 - 19:15: The Innovation Process: From Design Thinking to Working Herself Out of a Job 19:15 - 23:35: Career Journey: From Soul-Sucking Banking to NASCAR and Global Retail at Nike 23:35 - 30:40: Advocacy in Action: Founding PRISM & Driving LGBTQ+ Inclusion from the Inside Out 30:40 - 33:00: The Size and Scope of the PGA Tour Organization 33:00 - 37:00: A Decade-Long Win: The Journey to the Apple Vision Pro App 37:00 - 38:15: Fostering a Culture of Ideas: The Annual Hackathon 38:15 - END: Closing & Teaser for the YouTube Candy Taste Test Quotable Moments from Devon: On bringing an outside perspective: "I really held on to this lack of golf experience and knowledge to give me permission to ask those weird questions that nobody else would ask. It really benefited me." On the purpose of technology: "You don't just do innovation and emerging technology for the sake of doing it. It has to have some value for the fan. You have to dig deep and find out what that is." On the long game of innovation: "One win I'm really proud of is the work that led up to the Apple Vision Pro app. It's this progression of 'let's see what we require to create it and let's go get after that, then build it in and operationalize that.'" Want to see Devon's reaction to tasting Thrills, a truly bizarre Canadian "soap-flavoured" gum from the 1970s while trying to carry on a conversation with Colin? Then check out our exclusive and fun bonus segment on The ModGolf YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/cq61CGBB7no). Click on this link (https://youtu.be/cq61CGBB7no) or the image below to watch. https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/ajXva8cb.jpg (https://youtu.be/cq61CGBB7no) Devon Fox's bio page >> https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/devon-fox Beyond technology, Devon is a passionate advocate for meaningful inclusion within the sports industry. Driven by a personal commitment to creating safer, more supportive workplaces, she founded and leads PRISM, the PGA Tour's LGBTQ+ employee resource group. Under her leadership, the group has driven substantive policy changes, including the expansion of benefits and resources, demonstrating her belief that true progress is built on internal structural change. Through her dual focus on operational excellence and human-centric culture, Devon Fox plays a pivotal role in shaping both the digital future and the inclusive ethos of the PGA Tour. https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/TOGEFzLg.jpg (https://www.golfbusinesstechnologyconference.com/) Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... and WIN some awesome golf gear! As the creator and host of The ModGolf Podcast and YouTube channel I've been telling golf entrepreneurship and innovation stories since May 2017 and I love the community of ModGolfers that we are building. I'm excited to announce that I just launched our ModGolf Patreon page to bring together our close-knit community of golf-loving people! As my Patron you will get access to exclusive live monthly interactive shows where you can participate, ask-me-anything video events, bonus content, golf product discounts and entry in members-only ModGolf Giveaway contests. I'm offering two monthly membership tiers at $5 and $15 USD, but you can also join for free. Your subscription will ensure that The ModGolf Podcast continues to grow so that I can focus on creating unique and impactful stories that support and celebrate the future of golf. Click to join >> https://patreon.com/Modgolf I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/q_IZwlpO.jpg (https://patreon.com/Modgolf) We want to thank Golf Genius Software who have supported The ModGolf Podcast since 2019! 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Financial consolidation has long been treated as a “back-office necessity,” but in today's complex, data-dense businesses, it's becoming a strategic engine. Craig Schiff, Founder and CEO of BPM Partners joins Melissa to unpack the evolution of consolidation, why it's resurging in importance, and how AI is reshaping both FP&A and controllership. Craig shares what companies are getting wrong, why consolidation and planning belong together and the trends he's seeing as organizations move from legacy systems, Excel-heavy processes and fragmented tools toward unified performance management. He also explains the critical connection between actuals, planning accuracy and strategic speed, and why more CFOs now lead with consolidation at the center of their data strategy. Discussed in This Episode:  Critical features of modern financial close and consolidation software Building a unified finance tech stack AI in performance management: What CFOs need to know The future of close and consolidationFor CFO insights, episode show notes and exclusive blog content, visit thecfoshowpodcast.com.

In the seventh installment of the "Becoming the Protégé" series on Power Producers Shoptalk, host David Carothers interviews the first set of coaches for The Protégé Season 3: Zach Mefferd, Founder and CEO of ZipBonds, and Mike Fusco, President of Fusco & Orsini Insurance Services. Dressed in costumes (including sunglasses), the trio discusses their coaching strategies, evaluates the current crop of contestants, and strategizes for the upcoming draft. They also dive into the massive opportunity created by industry consolidation, sharing how independent agents can capitalize on the service gaps left when large brokerages acquire local agencies.   Key Highlights: Coaching Strategies for The Protégé Season 3 Draft Zach Mefferd and Mike Fusco join David to discuss their approach to coaching Season 3. While they keep their specific draft picks close to the vest, they hint at targeting contestants like Sam, Joe, and Jacob, noting Lloyd as a potential "dark horse." They emphasize that their coaching will focus on building both strengths and weaknesses, treating the competition like a sport to maximize producer performance. Why Insurance Mentorship is Critical for Producer Success The group agrees that the real prize of The Protégé isn't just winning, but the "priceless" access to insurance mentorship and industry connections. David highlights the weekly guest mentor calls featuring top industry leaders as an invaluable resource that participants should leverage fully to accelerate their careers, regardless of whether they make it to the end of the competition. Leveraging Insurance Industry Consolidation to Win New Business Mike and David discuss the significant opportunity created by rapid M&A activity and insurance industry consolidation. They note that when large brokerages acquire local agencies, service often suffers ("blood in the water"), creating a prime opening for independent agents to prospect dissatisfied clients who feel neglected by the new ownership. The Strategic Advantage of the Independent Insurance Agency The coaches proudly identify as "minorities" in the industry—independent agency owners who haven't sold out to private equity. They discuss the strategic advantage of remaining independent and local, especially when competing against national firms that often struggle to maintain the personalized service and community ties that made the acquired agencies successful in the first place. Season 3 Roadmap: Timeline and Contestant Development David outlines the timeline for the season, mentioning the upcoming live draft and the start of challenges, likely ramping up after the holidays to respect everyone's family time. He reiterates his commitment to providing candid feedback to help insurance producers grow, treating them like members of his own team.   Connect with: David Carothers LinkedIn Mike Fusco LinkedIn Zach Mefferd LinkedIn Kyle Houck LinkedIn Visit Websites: Power Producer Base Camp Fusco Orsini & Associates Insurance Services ZipBonds Killing Commercial Crushing Content Power Producers Podcast Policytee The Dirty 130 The Extra 2 Minutes

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Melanie Paddock is Sr. Manager, Customer Marketing & Advocacy at Gainsight. Gainsight is the world's leading Customer Success platform. 1,100 ppl, $156M+ total funding, Series E.Here's what we cover:02:48 The Importance of Customer Love05:34 Building an Advocacy Program from Scratch08:24 Gamification and Customer Engagement11:16 Creating a Community for your Advocates14:20 Leveraging Customer Proof for Sales17:08 Top Challenges in Customer Marketing19:57 Building deep Relationships with Customers is such an opportunity22:41 Avoiding Transactional Relationships in Customer Marketing23:31 How to build trust29:08 Transforming Customer Marketing into your Strategic Advantage, not a "nice to have"29:24 The Role of Customer Research in Marketing34:30 Leveraging AI in Customer Marketing43:59 Melanie asks me her burning question (HINT: the future of customer marketing + the impact of AI)Melanie on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/melaniepaddockGainsight: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.gainsight.comSubscribe to Building With Buyers on Apple or Spotify or wherever you like to listen, let me know what episodes you're into, and don't forget to leave a review if you're lovin' the show.Music by my talented daughter.Anna on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/annafurmanov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠furmanovmarketing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠One Insight

Author of No BS Strategy, Alex M H Smith, rejoined me on Ditching Hourly to help define a very important word that few business people understand correctly.Chapters(00:00) - Introduction and Welcome (00:11) - Guest Introduction: Alex Smith (01:30) - Understanding Business Strategy (02:02) - The Misunderstood Concept of Value (04:15) - Creating Value in Business (07:55) - Innovating Beyond Traditional Value (13:01) - Practical Examples and Market Research (18:14) - Unique Value Proposition (29:23) - Understanding Differentiation in Business (29:56) - The Importance of Unique Positioning (30:36) - Consulting Strategies and Unique Differences (31:32) - Examples of Effective Differentiation (33:23) - The Role of Specialization in Strategy (38:30) - Embracing Weaknesses for Strategic Advantage (40:53) - Balancing Specialization and Market Reach (41:51) - The Pitfalls of Over-Niching (48:28) - Rooting in Recognizable Categories (53:20) - Conclusion and Resources Guest LinksAlex's free resources » https://basicarts.org/welcome/Alex's book » https://basicarts.org/book/Alex's mailing list » https://basicarts.org/articles/Alex's LinkedIn » https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-m-h-smith/ ----Do you have questions about how to improve your business? Things like:Value pricing your work instead of billing for your time?Positioning yourself as the go-to person in your space?Productizing your services so you never have to have another awkward sales call or spend hours writing another custom proposal?Book a one-on-one coaching call with me and get answers to these questions and others in the time it takes to get ready for work in the morning.Best of all, you're covered by my 100% satisfaction guarantee. If at the end of the call, you don't feel like it was worth it, just say the word, and I'll refund your purchase in full.To book your one-on-one coaching call, go to: https://jonathanstark.com/callI hope to see you there!

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. Although interested in psychology and philosophies, Tatiana Teppoeva went into Economica because it was more popular in Russia. That bug stuck with her as she became very interested in why people do what they do like they do!In this episode you will learn:Nonverbal intelligence is a strategic advantageAwareness shifts everythingSimple frameworks create clarityAbout Tatiana:Tatiana Teppoeva, PhD, is a nonverbal intelligence and personality profiling expert, Founder of One Nonverbal Ecosystem. A former Microsoft AI scientist and U.S. patent holder, she blends behavioral psychology, profiling, and AI-informed insights to help leaders, sales teams, and founders elevate presence, build trust, and close high-stakes deals.Connect:Book Your Strategy Callcall.tatianateppoeva.com/strategyFree Guide. 5 Presence Signalstatianateppoeva.com/decodeExecutive Presence Codetatianateppoeva.com/executive-presence-codeFree Guide. NeuroGraphics 101tatianateppoeva.com/neurographics-guideNeurographics Coursestatianateppoeva.com/neurographicsIf you are ready to start reaching your goals instead of simply dreaming about it, start today with 12minutegift.com! Grab your FREE meditation:

Are you overworking and underliving? This episode is for the high achiever, the executive, and the entrepreneur who is ready to reach their next level without the hustle and grind. I speak with Dawn Ledet, The Self-Trust Coach, about her personal journey from executive burnout to becoming a self-trust expert. Dawn shares the moment she hit a wall—even selling her car in a desperate attempt to force herself to stop overworking—and how that battle became a beautiful window into deeper faith. Dawn breaks down the myth that hustle is your greatest strategic advantage and shows you how self-trust is your real asset. She shares the three practical skills required to achieve anything. Plus, Dawn explores with us how building self-trust unexpectedly deepened her relationship with Jesus, a journey captured in her book, 'Trust. Surrender. Obey. Faith Lessons from My Dogs.'   In this episode, you will discover:   ✅  The signs that you are caught in the "Hustle Trap" and how to escape it. ✅  The 3 core skills fueled by self-trust that unlock achievement. ✅  How to shift your internal conversation to create a unified internal front against external challenges. ✅  The ultimate connection between self-trust, surrender, and obedience in your spiritual life. Tune in to learn how to move forward with stronger connection to your strategy, your faith, and yourself.   Topics covered:  Overworking and Underliving, Self-Trust, Entrepreneur Burnout, Executive Coaching, Stop the Hustle, Reaching Next Level, Lack of Self-Trust, The 3 Skills to Achieve Anything, Trust Surrender Obey, Faith Lessons, Christian Life Coach, Decision Making Skills, Goal Setting, Strategic Advantage, Dawn Ledet, tired, confused  

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Guy Kawasaki has had an amazing life and career.  After growing up in Hawaii, he went to California for college and later went on to what was then known as Apple Computer where he was a self-described "brand evangelist" during some of their highest growth and most entrepreneurial years.  He describes Steve Jobs as being optimistic almost to the point of being delusional, and working for him has inspired Guy to be interested in mold-breaking people ever since, hence the name of his popular podcast, Remarkable People. He has also written 17 books on a variety of subjects, his latest being Wiser Guy, which was released earlier this year.    Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Blue Sky  Bill Burke introduces Guy Kawasaki as a remarkable guest on Blue Sky, highlighting Guy's background as chief evangelist at Apple and Canva, and his extensive writing. Guy shares his preference for being a podcast guest due to less prep work, contrasting with the host's five-hour preparation time.  03:10 From Hawaii to Stanford  Guy recounts his childhood in Kalihi Valley, a lower-middle-income part of Hawaii, and how a public school teacher's advice led him to a private school, then Stanford. He describes feeling immediately at home at Stanford in 1972, despite it being pre-tech, and the campus's amazing atmosphere.  06:17 Apple, Steve Jobs & the 1984 Ad  Guy discusses his two stints at Apple, particularly his time in the Macintosh division under Steve Jobs from 1983 to 1987. He reveals the Macintosh team's mission to preserve democracy and freedom through computing and shares the behind-the-scenes story of the iconic 1984 Super Bowl ad, which the board initially wanted to pull.  11:49 Evangelizing Apple & Sales Skills  Guy details how Apple evangelized its new operating system in the 1980s through fervor rather than just money, contrasting with the corporate image of IBM. He also shares his 'checkered past' of dropping out of medical, dental, and law school, leading him to an MBA and invaluable sales experience in the jewelry business, which he considers essential.  17:02 Steve Jobs: Visionary & Demanding  Guy describes working for Steve Jobs as the most formative experience of his career, calling Jobs a visionary and passionate, albeit demanding and intimidating, leader. He emphasizes that Jobs was a 'mission-driven egoist' who cared only about making the best computer, disregarding personal biases like race or gender.  23:01 Remarkable People Podcast Origins  Guy explains his decision to start the 'Remarkable People' podcast, initially inspired by the lucrative ad model of another podcaster, and his realization that his access to remarkable individuals and business experience uniquely positioned him. He highlights the strategic advantage of having prominent guests like Jane Goodall to attract others.  30:08 Jane Goodall: A Source of Hope  Guy recounts his personal connection to Jane Goodall, stemming from a TEDx interview, and how she became his first podcast guest. He describes her as the most remarkable person he's interviewed, embodying hope and tireless dedication to her cause, even declining a rest offer at 90 due to 'too much to do.'  36:30 Optimism as a Strategic Advantage  Guy discusses optimism as a strategic advantage, asserting that it's crucial for achieving anything significant, combining realism with the belief that challenges can be overcome. He shares his experiences of taking up ice hockey at 44 and surfing at 60, attributing it to a 'growth mindset' and the belief that one is never too old to learn new things. 

00;00;00;01 - 00;00;31;05 Andy Hey, everybody, today I want to talk about the things we can do and decisions we can make ahead of time before something becomes an issue. Recently, most of us know about the government shutdown that had recently occurred. This is being recorded, November 24th, so of 2025. So anybody who wasn't aware of it in the US, the government had shut down, which was affecting air traffic because the air traffic controllers, some of them were having difficulty getting to work and some of them were being overworked because the government wasn't funded and they weren't getting paid.   00;00;31;05 - 00;00;47;13 Andy So I had to travel during that week. And what happened was I was I knew I would be able to get out of my home airport in Phoenix, of course, if the flight gets delayed. I just got home so it wasn't as big of a deal, but if I was going to my destination, I had to connect to get home.   00;00;47;13 - 00;01;10;21 Andy I couldn't get a direct flight, so I knew already I had to connect through another airport, which was a was another challenge. And of course, the whole network of of flights were being affected. So what I ended up doing was I postponed that trip because my feeling really was that once I get on that plane out of Phoenix, I had no control over when I could get back.   00;01;10;23 - 00;01;32;18 Andy I knew I had a flight booked to come home and you know, that was scheduled to come home, but I didn't know if that flight was going to be there. And and during the time when I was supposed to return home, there's about 10% of the flights they were expecting to be affected in the US. So there was a high potential that I was I was going to have an issue with my flight getting home.   00;01;32;18 - 00;02;08;08 Andy So really what I looked at was, you know what decisions can I make today to affect or put myself in a place where I'm not negatively affected by decisions that are out of my control? And so that's what I did. I just rescheduled my my trip to that client and, and, going in the future. But when I looked at, you know, look, talked about this, I thought about other sort of decisions that we make where they are one off things where we can make a choice and look at, you know, what decision can I make today where it's something that's not out of my control, but there's also much of our lives are spent   00;02;08;08 - 00;02;34;01 Andy dealing with things that have already occurred and where especially there's possibly high stress. And I go back. I recorded an episode way, way, way, way back. It was episode number nine. So this goes back to early in the Art of consulting days, one of the first episodes. So and in that episode, I talk about a lot of stress, especially when your subconscious is working on things as you sleep.   00;02;34;02 - 00;02;50;13 Andy This is one reason why we wake up at 3:00 or 3 a.m., and we have a hard time going back to bed, is because our subconscious is really working on the issues that are unresolved, and in that episode, I talk about some ways to deal with that. A couple of ways. You know, I recommend going back and listening to it.   00;02;50;13 - 00;03;14;03 Andy You can hear how young my voice might sound back then, and hopefully it sounds young. But anyways, one of the things is to immediately get up and write down all the things that are that you know are on your mind that are causing stress, and then immediately identify which ones are connected because. And then identify a step that you're going to make today to deal with that.   00;03;14;03 - 00;03;33;22 Andy One of the approaches to that is because often we can we can do things that will affect multiple areas in our lives. So and, you know, in that episode, I talk about the fact that if we don't do it, it's okay, because tomorrow morning we'll just wake up at 3 a.m. and our subconscious will remind us that we still have an outstanding task to do.   00;03;33;22 - 00;03;58;19 Andy So it'll our body and our brain will just keep reminding us until we we hopefully ultimately deal with it. But one of the things I wanted to talk about was being more proactive or preemptive on issues, especially when issues become a problem. So when we're notified of a problem that we're experiencing and, you know, we none of us get through life without major problems, it does not happen.   00;03;58;19 - 00;04;18;01 Andy You know, when we have those moments in our lives where everything is going good and things feel great and we're high, you know, we're on top of the world. Enjoy it. Because that does not happen. All the time. We're always going to have some issue and, you know, some issues are going to pop up at some point in time.   00;04;18;01 - 00;04;35;10 Andy We all have to deal with it. That's just part of being a human being. And normally those issues will be, you know, I kind of thought of a few different categories. You know, one, of course, is health. You know, when we have either a health issue, we're dealing with or a health scare, you know, those are things it could be us or it could be a close family member.   00;04;35;12 - 00;04;59;11 Andy But those are things that we're we have to deal with and things we have to look at and do something about. And, you know, we have to do some action towards dealing with that. Another one, of course, is financial. Most of us are going to deal at some point in our lives on a financial issue, either our own financial issues, which most of us will go through at some point, or it'll be a, again, a close family member.   00;04;59;11 - 00;05;15;07 Andy It'll be a child, a, you know, an adult child. It could be a parent, it could be a lot of different scenarios of people who are close to us, who are going through a financial issue. But typically it's us like we're we're going to go through some financial issue in our lives that we're going to have to deal with another one.   00;05;15;07 - 00;05;35;27 Andy It might, unfortunately, might be legal. You know, we might have a legal issue that we're trying to deal with. And again, that happens to people. It happens to close relatives. That's another one that, you know, we have to you know, people have to deal with. You know, the fourth one that I had was interpersonal issues. So when we're dealing with interpersonal issues it could be divorce.   00;05;35;27 - 00;05;53;11 Andy It could be issues with family members. It could be issues with our our children. Our parents could be interpersonal issues at work. Right. We're dealing with those sorts of things. Those are those, again are issues we need to deal with that that come up and we have choices to make where we can ignore them, but they're not going to go away on their own.   00;05;53;14 - 00;06;13;22 Andy And so we have to be proactive about that preemptive with what the next step is. We're in that situation. We have to deal with it. The last thing I want I have on the list is career. And the interesting thing was I wasn't even going to put career on the list because to me, typically our career is going to somewhat take care of ourselves itself.   00;06;13;24 - 00;06;36;24 Andy Normally, if we've got a career issue, it's going to lead into a financial issue or a health issue is going to lead into a career issue. Interpersonal issues are going to lead into career issues. Typically, our career issues are often driven out of the other four issues, and we often see that where someone is going through a divorce and their job starts to suffer.   00;06;36;28 - 00;07;03;04 Andy Many people I've not. I've been close to who who have gone through, unfortunately gone through that their career starts to suffer. And so, you know, that's one reason why when we look at those items, we need to be very proactive and preemptive about what our next decision has. One of the reasons why doing something is important is because we actually feel like we have some level of control over the things we do, rather than sitting back and letting things happen.   00;07;03;09 - 00;07;26;06 Andy And we want to be in that situation where we're doing something. So if somebody realizes, you know, they have to deal with their health, do something about it and do something about it today or their finances or whatever one of those items are, you know, do something about it. It will not fix itself. And the stress and the in a subsequent issues that come with it will not just go away magically.   00;07;26;06 - 00;07;52;04 Andy So what do you what can you do about these sorts of situations? The first thing is, of course, put a plan together. You know, even if the plan is just one step, if it's just to do one thing right, and it might be research right. Research, you know what to do in this situation. Today we've got AI that is a tremendous resource when it comes to searching for information, searching for help that might be out there, trying to find information that's there.   00;07;52;06 - 00;08;08;02 Andy Now, one of the problems with the information is we need to be able to process it. And there's a lot of conflicting information. One issue that I was going through and I won't share the details on it, but there was a lot of conflicting information. I found information that gave me one direction and then other information completely contradicted it.   00;08;08;02 - 00;08;26;18 Andy And so what I had to do there was I had now had to go find an expert in that area to try to find out what the facts really were. And so the next thing was, is to try to find an expert. So first the first thing was is the the initial, you know, looking for information. Then it was, you know, who can help me, right.   00;08;26;18 - 00;08;47;25 Andy Who is out there that can help me? It was not easy to find because it was it was an expert in an area. And as I was reaching out to people, those individuals said, no, I don't know anything about that. And I just kept reaching out to people. One of the things is when you start to go down this path is we start to realize that there's a lot of people that handle basic stuff, but there's not a lot of people to handle expertise.   00;08;47;25 - 00;09;17;28 Andy Right. Very specialized problem solvers, which is one reason why in consulting, typically, if you are an expert in an area, you're you're typically in more demand. You have to build up to that. But you want to find out who can help you. This isn't about just finding people who will listen. Sometimes it's good to get stuff off your chest, but you do want resolution, so, you know, find out who is out there that can actually help you in that same time, it's, you know, what decision can I make now, right, to start to deal with resolving this, this issue.   00;09;18;01 - 00;09;31;06 Andy One of the big points is the way you got into the problem is not the same way you're going to get out of the problem. My mom used to have a saying or August, she still has a saying, which she doesn't say very often anymore, is it's easier to stay out of trouble than to get out of trouble.   00;09;31;06 - 00;10;00;04 Andy But when we are in trouble in some area, it's important to not continue to stay in that trouble or to make the trouble worse. This is why we need to slow things down in most cases. Try to think through, get the proper advice, work through our challenges, think it through. And often we don't have that expertise. We, you know, we might have made up, made a wrong choice to get ourselves in the position we're in, but we often don't have the expertise to get out of that problem.   00;10;00;09 - 00;10;17;11 Andy So we need to find the right people and we need to listen to them. But we also have to do a lot of homework to make sure we're asking the right questions and make sure that the information they're giving us actually makes sense, because we want to make sure that if we are in something that's serious, that we are getting the right advice to get out of it.   00;10;17;15 - 00;10;45;24 Andy The next thing is, is really don't worry about an obstacle when we're working through something. And if you think of your career as it is right now, you probably faced thousands of little obstacles along the way, some big obstacles along the way. But you faced hundreds, if not thousands of them. Do not worry about the obstacles or someone saying, I don't have that expertise or know that, you know, you track somebody down that might be able to help and you find out they don't work there anymore and you don't know where to find them.   00;10;45;24 - 00;11;06;09 Andy Don't be worried about that. Keep it up. Be tenacious. Right? Have persistence and just continuing doing those tasks. Continue. Add it every day because this is what that problem needs, what the resolution needs for you to work through it to get to a resolution that's going to work for you. So keep working through it. The resolution might not be perfect.   00;11;06;14 - 00;11;24;01 Andy It likely is going to be something, especially if it's something that's major. It's probably not something that's ideal, right? Again, if we use the concept of divorce, I know a lot of people who have been through divorce, and it's not an ideal situation. For some people, maybe it is a good thing, but typically there's a lot of cost, there's a lot of pain, there's a lot of time involved, a lot of money.   00;11;24;03 - 00;11;43;03 Andy So so the point with that, even even if it's something where people look at it as something of as negative, look at it as something that, how do I make this the best situation for me, and what are the things that I can do? Where can I find advice? Where can I find support? Where can I find individuals who can maybe help me predict what's coming next?   00;11;43;05 - 00;11;59;10 Andy And as we keep moving down that road, we get more and more information, right? You ever you ever take a trip, right? We just push you to a place you've never been to. As we're driving down the road, we're looking in into the future horizon, right? We're driving and we're looking the future horizon. We haven't seen that before.   00;11;59;13 - 00;12;30;14 Andy But as we're looking, you know, 100 yards down the road, we can see what's coming. Now it becomes apparent to what what's coming up. And every time we take one more step, things become a little more clear and we've gone through it. One of the things with working through and doing more preemptive or proactive sort of decisioning, and the reason why I call it preemptive or proactive, you know, proactive being, you know, making a decision beforehand, preemptive, you know, making decisions that deal with a particular issue.   00;12;30;14 - 00;12;50;05 Andy So sort of a more of a, of a strategy around something has already taken effect. You know, you're already in, the situation and you're now making decisions that are going to put yourself in a position to be successful. But one of the things is it's this isn't about being vindictive, right? Like, so I use the example of of a divorce.   00;12;50;08 - 00;13;08;04 Andy And the only reason I do that is because that's one of the, you know, that's a personal decision. It's something that that happens, that interpersonal that affects a lot of people, and it can affect someone even if they're not going through it directly. It can affect individuals. But the decisions we make is not to be vindictive or to be punishing for other people.   00;13;08;04 - 00;13;28;12 Andy In this, we want to be professional, making decisions that serve us, that give us the result that we're looking for. And when we go through these particular issue, it could be a financial issue. It could be a lot of different situations where, let's say we ran onto some financial difficulties. It's to try to deal with the emotional end of it and learn from it.   00;13;28;16 - 00;13;47;01 Andy One of the big things I find is, is every time we go through a big challenge, it's an opportunity for us to learn from it, to build a skill set to help us in the future and help us with with future issues. Again, because I said, like, we're not going to get through life without having some challenges and some big challenges.   00;13;47;04 - 00;14;08;26 Andy And when we look at an individuals who are highly successful, they're making big decisions. And when we think, you know, one scenario, you know, I was talking about was I'm from grew up in Winnipeg, Canada, and there was a company called Canwest Global, and they owned a lot of the TV properties that they owned, like HD, HGTV, the Food Network.   00;14;08;26 - 00;14;34;02 Andy I think they might have owned Lying Lionsgate Films. I could be wrong with that, but they did own some of the TV, movie studios, a lot of TV properties, and they ran on to some financial difficulties where they ended up having to sell off the company. Now we look at that and we go, okay, well, the CEO who really represented the family that built up this empire, right?   00;14;34;02 - 00;14;50;05 Andy He's trying to make the decisions to keep this company alive. We kind of look at and go, well, yeah, that's his job. And and we can kind of look at it. Well, this is their family's legacy. This is their this is where their family makes money. This is where their family invested. This is how their their dad built out that business.   00;14;50;06 - 00;15;18;23 Andy That individual had to work through those challenges. And come up with a try to come up with a plan to to save some of their properties and save some of their financial interests. So, you know, and hopefully you're not negotiating, you know, multi-million dollar bailouts. But there are people who do and you have to learn those skills. So, you know, one of the big things is that as we develop as consultants, we're going to be we're going to be negotiating and working through problems that become bigger and bigger and bigger as our careers advance.   00;15;18;23 - 00;15;43;12 Andy And so this is where coming up with that ability to work through those starts with the the smaller issues. So as you're going through challenges is build up. That's that skill set. And and work through that and understand that again, people are going through these. And this is something that we we can't avoid in our lives. So so the big thing I think is, you know, really trying to understand the emotional piece of it as well and that the emotions will kick in.   00;15;43;15 - 00;16;00;04 Andy But but also understand that there are solutions to the issues that we're in. And sometimes they may not be the ideal one. They may be something that we necessarily would choose, but there are solutions for the for the situations that we're in or the, the challenges that we're facing. And there are experts out there that can help us through it.   00;16;00;04 - 00;16;19;05 Andy So work through that. You're going through it, know that. You know, it's again, it's going to happen. It's something that people go through. It's just part of living. It's part of life. It's part of being an adult. And, these things happen. And the more we're involved with different things in our career, the more advanced our career becomes, the more we're going to be.   00;16;19;05 - 00;16;38;03 Andy These things are going to happen because we're going to be exposed to more of them from a professional level and also a personal level. There's going to be more challenges that come up and and understand that we have the skills to deal with that. We just have to, you know, find again the path and and trust the path and trust those around us as we work through it and do our research and and our due diligence.   00;16;38;03 - 00;16;56;17 Andy So anyways, I wanted to share that, especially for anyone who's going through that now, but also anybody who goes through that in the future or if you've gone through that in the past. Really, it's a it's a great learning opportunity, even though, again, we wouldn't wish this on anyone, it does happen. So just keep being great, keeping yourself and keep working through things and just keep staying awesome.  

This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to⁠ outcomesrocket.com Diagnostic intelligence is transforming healthcare by turning lab testing from a cost center into a strategic asset.  In this episode, Dr. Julie Schulz, Vice President of Product at Avalon Healthcare Solutions, discusses how integrating diagnostics into value-based care can lead to improved quality, lower costs, and enhanced preventive medicine. She notes that physicians are overwhelmed by the rapid growth of genetic testing and evolving clinical guidelines, leading to cognitive overload and inefficiencies. Diagnostic intelligence, she explains, can alleviate this by identifying the right tests at the right time and automating prior authorizations, reducing treatment timelines from 60 days to just 15. Dr. Schulz emphasizes that diagnostics inform 70% of healthcare decisions, making their effective use vital for improving access and outcomes, particularly among underserved populations, and underscores that simplifying data and embedding clinical decision support earlier can benefit both patients and providers. Tune in and learn how diagnostic intelligence is shaping the future of precision medicine and preventive care! Resources Connect with and follow Dr. Julie Schulz on LinkedIn. Follow Avalon Healthcare Solutions on LinkedIn and explore their website. Read Avalon Healthcare Solutions' Annual Lab Trend Report here.

In today's podcast, John Siefert sits down with Magnus Perri, CEO, elevaite365 Test Automation, and Michael Catterall, Product Lead, elevaite365 Test Automation, to unpack how AI is redefining testing in Dynamics 365 projects. They discuss why manual testing overwhelms business users, how elevaite365 Test Automation's platform automates and adapts with AI, and how a community-driven script library accelerates implementation. It's test automation built for real-world complexity and speed.AI Testing, Real ResultsThe Big Themes:Testing Stress: Perri points out a systemic flaw in ERP and Dynamics 365 implementations: the burden of testing often lands on business users whose primary roles have nothing to do with quality assurance. This leads to rushed efforts, incomplete coverage, and high error rates. The fundamental issue isn't lack of diligence, it's misalignment. Elevaite365 Test Automation directly addresses this by reducing or eliminating the need for manual testing.Insight and Resilience Layers: Catterall describes how elevaite365 Test Automation's platform doesn't just mimic human testers, it enhances them. Once a user records a business process, the system converts it into a reusable, repeatable automated test. But what sets elevaite365 Test Automation apart is what happens next: It adds AI-powered layers that detect anomalies like incorrect field values, unexpected pop-ups, and subtle error messages that human testers often miss. This isn't basic scripting, it's intelligent validation that keeps evolving.AI Testing Brings Measurable ROI: While much of the conversation covered process pain and automation theory, the real value becomes evident in customer results. Elevaite365 Test Automation isn't just a nice-to-have, it delivers real ROI. Customers using the platform have reduced their testing cycles from weeks to hours, lowered defect rates in production, and significantly cut the manpower required for UAT (User Acceptance Testing). Because the tool is embedded in real Dynamics 365 workflows, it provides test coverage for processes that actually matter like purchasing, invoicing, inventory, and more.The Big Quote: "Testing is always falling onto the business users, not IT department ... so you go into testing and you're stressed, you have a lot to do. You're thinking about talking to the next supplier, and while you're doing that, you work through the testing as fast as you can, and you might miss stuff." Visit Cloud Wars for more.

About Dr. Julie Schulz:Dr. Julie Schulz, MD, MPH, is a physician executive and product leader based in Los Angeles with a proven track record of driving innovation at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and business. Over the past 15 years, she has built and led teams developing healthcare decision support, analytics, and consumer health products across value-based care, women's health, and life sciences. As VP of Product at Avalon Healthcare Solutions, she leads strategy for next-generation diagnostics platforms. Previously, at HALO Diagnostics and Doctor Evidence, she guided product and business development efforts that integrated imaging, laboratory, and evidence-based analytics to improve patient and physician experiences. Earlier roles at Lumere and Sg2 honed her expertise in clinical data, product-market fit, and scaling evidence-driven solutions. Published in leading journals, Dr. Schulz combines deep clinical insight with strategic leadership to advance innovations that improve healthcare outcomes and drive measurable business impact.Things You'll Learn:Diagnostic intelligence can transform diagnostics from a cost center into a strategic asset that improves quality and lowers costs.Physicians face overwhelming volumes of new tests and guidelines, and AI-powered decision support can ease their cognitive burden.By removing prior authorization barriers, patients can transition from diagnosis to treatment in just 15 days, rather than the typical 60 days.Data shows that healthier patients are more likely to receive GLP-1 prescriptions, revealing a need for better risk-adjusted care strategies.True innovation in healthcare depends on communication, simplifying complexity and aligning clinicians, payers, and technologists toward shared goals.Resources:Connect with and follow Dr. Julie Schulz on LinkedIn.Follow Avalon Healthcare Solutions on LinkedIn and explore their website.Read Avalon Healthcare Solutions' Annual Lab Trend Report here.

How should a credit union apply insights from the 2025 CUES Executive Compensation Survey? In this episode of C.U. On The Show, host Doug English, CFP®, speaks with Sharon Messmore of CUES about how credit unions can interpret survey data, identify trends, and use the findings to support fair, transparent, and strategically aligned compensationstructures.Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ul3FPnVNxogVisit the ⁠ACT Advisors blog⁠ for a written summary of this episode.Email doug@act-advisors.com with any inquiries.

This time of year is critical. As sales leaders map out their budgets for the new year, the conversation always centers on a core conflict: How to cut expenses and, simultaneously, motivate teams to hit larger quotas. What's the first line item to feel the squeeze? Training and development. It is often incorrectly labeled a 'want' and not a 'need.' We hear leaders say, "It can wait until next quarter," or, "Once we stabilize revenue, we'll invest in the team."  This short-sighted thinking doesn't save money. Instead, it's costing organizations a significant, quantifiable amount of revenue and talent. When professional development is treated like a luxury, we undermine the foundational ability of our teams to perform consistently at a high level. Training is the Foundational Requirement for Peak Performance Sales leaders should consider peak performance in any high-stakes environment. In the military, or in elite professional sports, ongoing training is not a choice—it is a non-negotiable, daily priority.  So why is it that, in Sales, we view continuous development as optional or too expensive? The simple truth is that lack of training is the most expensive mistake you can make. Think about the rate of technological change. Most of us have upgraded our cell phones in the last three to five years because the old ones simply couldn't keep up.  The same principle applies to your sales team's skill set. If your representatives are still relying on techniques learned 5, 10, or 15 years ago, then they are operating at a competitive disadvantage. They will be outmaneuvered and outperformed by competitors who are strategically investing in modern sales frameworks every time. Henry Ford's famous quote still holds true: "The only thing worse than training employees and losing them is to not train them and keep them." If you believe training is expensive, you must take a moment to calculate the monumental loss of reps consistently missing their quotas. The True Cost of Inconsistency and Turnover Look at the numbers. Assume three of your representatives are consistently missing quota by just 20%. That deficit is lost revenue—but it also represents wasted leads, missed opportunities, and the corrosive ripple effect of deals that never even make it into your pipeline. The amount of potential revenue lost due to underperformance is often far greater than the entire annual budget you would allocate to comprehensive sales training. Action Plan for Sales Leaders & Managers To reverse this loss, you must treat coaching as a continuous operational requirement, not a perk. Calculate the 'Cost of Inaction' to Justify Budget: Reframe thinking of training as an expense and start focusing on the cost of the status quo. Calculate the annualized revenue loss from your bottom 20% of underperforming reps (e.g., missed quota * average deal size). Use that concrete number to justify and secure a budget for development, proving that not training is your biggest liability. Implement a Continuous Coaching Framework: Don't rely on annual training events. Transform your managers into daily coaches by mandating 30 minutes of structured, one-on-one coaching per week focused on skill development. This reinforcement is what locks in new behaviors and prevents the initial energy gained in training from fading. The Hidden Expense of Disengagement Talent turnover is another critical cost of lack of training that is often overlooked. A representative who feels unsupported, or who consistently misses quota because they don't have the necessary tools and coaching, is highly likely to seek opportunities elsewhere.  The cost of recruiting, onboarding, and ramping a replacement—which includes the loss of established customer relationships and the disruption to team morale—significantly outweighs the expense of proactive investment. How to Take a Struggling Rep From Liability to Asset A struggling representative is not necessarily a failure. More often than not, they are simply a motivated individual who has not been properly coached, developed, or given a clear framework for success. They begin their job eager to prove themselves, but without guidance, that initial energy quickly dissipates. Investing in development can be the deciding factor that transforms a dedicated, yet struggling, team member into a consistent top performer. When you strategically invest, you convert what could have been a liability into a high-value asset for your organization. You also ensure that the talent seeking growth and success will find it with you, not with your competition. Action Plan for Sales Leaders & Managers Implement a Mandatory Tiered Coaching Cadence. Shift from generic pipeline reviews to mandating a structured, tiered coaching system: Tier 1 (The Weekly Huddle) for metric accountability; Tier 2 (The 1-on-1 Call) for strategic deal review; and Tier 3 (The Dedicated Call Critique Session) where the rep listens to and dissects a recent call recording (a win or a loss).  Run a Quarterly 'Skill Obsolescence' Audit. Your team's skills are your greatest asset, but they have a shelf life. Conduct a quarterly audit to identify the top three techniques that are obsolete but still being used by your underperformers (e.g., leaving long, rambling voicemails or sending generic proposals). Then, mandate a one-week "kill period" where your entire team replaces that obsolete technique with a modern, proven one. The Strategic Advantage of a Cohesive Culture When you commit to consistent training, you don't just sharpen skills—you create alignment, clarity, and confidence across your organization. Every team member speaks the same sales language, follows a unified playbook, and builds the same winning habits.  Training sharpens individual skills, but it also creates a culture where representatives feel supported, valued, and fundamentally equipped to win. The world's best-performing organizations, from elite sports teams to world-class businesses, all share one critical characteristic: They never stop training. As you plan for the year ahead, move past the outdated notion that development is an optional line item. See it as the essential fuel for your sales engine.  If you are serious about hitting bigger quotas, accelerating deal velocity, and retaining your high performers, sales training has to be a strategic priority. The organizations that win are not the ones that cut corners on development; they are the ones that double down on it.  Don't budget for failure. Invest in the skill set that guarantees your next quarter's revenue. Don't let your pipeline run on empty. Take control of your team's performance today. Enroll your team in the next Fanatical Prospecting Bootcamp Live or visit Sales Gravy University to find more high-impact training options and learn more from Master Trainer Jessica Stokes.

In this episode of ILTA Voices, host Michael Foster sits down with Ben Legge, Senior Data Architecture Manager at global law firm BCLP, to explore how the firm turned fragmented, siloed data into a strategic advantage. From overcoming challenges around compliance, visibility, and speed, to implementing Denodo's data virtualization for a unified, AI-ready data foundation, BCLP has transformed how it leverages information across multiple jurisdictions. Tune in to hear how trusted, connected data is driving faster insights, smarter decisions, and enhanced client service—and setting the stage for the next wave of legal innovation with AI and predictive analytics.To learn more about Denodo, visit: https://bit.ly/43NSQFJ

What does it take to build AI that enterprises can actually trust? That's the question I explored with Nirankush “Kush” Panchbhai, Senior Vice President of Platform Fundamentals at ServiceNow, in a conversation about AI governance, human-centered design, and how the company's AI Control Tower is reshaping enterprise adoption. Kush describes the AI Control Tower as an “air traffic controller” for AI agents, a central command center that provides visibility, accountability, and governance across every part of an organization's AI ecosystem. It embeds compliance, legal, and risk workflows directly into the development process, replacing endless approval cycles with automated guardrails that accelerate innovation rather than slow it down. The result is a system where humans remain firmly in control, supported by transparent, explainable AI that acts as a teammate rather than a tool. We also discuss how ServiceNow is helping enterprises move beyond the “POC palooza” of pilot projects that never scale. By treating AI agents as members of a digital workforce—with performance tracking, retraining, and measurable ROI—companies can finally connect investment to real outcomes. Governance, in this context, isn't a constraint; it's a catalyst for confidence and adoption. At its core, ServiceNow's philosophy is about taking the work out of work, not the human out of work. From password resets to process automation, AI is freeing employees to focus on creative, high-value problem-solving while building trust through transparency and accountability. As organizations begin managing both human and digital workforces, one question lingers: can AI governance truly become the accelerator that turns trust into enterprise-scale transformation? And what does it take to ensure AI always serves people, not the other way around? Share your thoughts after the episode.

Today Dominic Bowen hosts Professor Adam Chalmers on The International Risk Podcast to explore the global race for leadership in artificial intelligence. They discuss the United States' AI Action Plan and China's AI Plus Plan, how these competing strategies reveal different models of governance, regulation, and ideology, and what this competition means for innovation, global influence, and risk. Together they examine how the U.S. approach emphasizes open innovation and technological dominance, how China's plan embeds ideology and state control, and how the European Union's AI Act represents a third path prioritizing human-centric regulation.Dominic and Adam also dive into the economic and geopolitical stakes of the AI race, from workforce disruption and re-skilling to public trust, data sovereignty, and the challenge of building safe and transparent AI systems. They explore how governments can manage risk while fostering innovation, how universities and industries must adapt to rapid change, and what it means for democracy and international stability as artificial intelligence becomes a driver of both progress and power.Professor Adam Chalmers is an Associate Professor of Politics at the University of Edinburgh, the CEO and Founder of Resonate AI, and a leading voice on the intersection of political economy, technology, and governance. He has advised governments and organizations on AI strategy and risk, and his work bridges academic research with practical solutions for emerging technologies.Drawing on his research and field experience, Adam explains how AI is reshaping global politics, why public trust and ethical frameworks will define its future, and how democracies can respond to the rapidly evolving risks of the digital age.The International Risk Podcast brings you conversations with global experts, frontline practitioners, and senior decision-makers who are shaping how we understand and respond to international risk. From geopolitical volatility and organised crime, to cybersecurity threats and hybrid warfare, each episode explores the forces transforming our world and what smart leaders must do to navigate them. Whether you're a board member, policymaker, or risk professional, The International Risk Podcast delivers actionable insights, sharp analysis, and real-world stories that matter.Dominic Bowen is the host of The International Risk Podcast and Europe's leading expert on international risk and crisis management. As Head of Strategic Advisory and Partner at one of Europe's leading risk management consulting firms, Dominic advises CEOs, boards, and senior executives across the continent on how to prepare for uncertainty and act with intent. He has spent decades working in war zones, advising multinational companies, and supporting Europe's business leaders. Dominic is the go-to business advisor for leaders navigating risk, crisis, and strategy; trusted for his clarity, calmness under pressure, and ability to turn volatility into competitive advantage. Dominic equips today's business leaders with the insight and confidence to lead through disruption and deliver sustained strategic advantage.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge.Follow us on LinkedIn and Subscribe for all our updates!Tell us what you liked!

If You're a FAN leave me a message :-)Most leaders drown in data and still hesitate. They miss subtle cues, stall while waiting for certainty, or dismiss their gut as “unreliable.” But here's the disruptive truth: intuition is not guesswork, it's a skill. When trained and tested, it becomes your fastest, sharpest strategic advantage.In this episode of 15 Minute Mondays, I reveal how to cultivate intuition systematically, so you can read hidden patterns, balance instinct with evidence, and make sharper, more confident decisions when it matters most.✨ Key TakeawaysWhy intuition, when disciplined, outperforms over-analysis.The 5-step framework for building and testing intuitive decision-making.How to spot subtle signals - tone, micro-cues, dissonance, that others ignore.Advanced strategies like Thin-Slice Drills, Noise Audits, and the Two-Clock Protocol.Real-world examples of intuition saving opportunities, and the cost of ignoring it.

Lauren Oshman, CEO of Vestia Personal Wealth Advisors, shares how tracking her time revealed tasks she was holding onto simply because she always had, not because they matched her CEO role. Her insights show that effective leadership isn't about doing everything but about deliberately choosing where to focus your energy and letting go of tasks that don't align with your highest priorities.In this episode you will learn how:• "It's physically impossible to do all the things" - giving leaders permission to be selective with their time• Creating pie charts to visualize time allocation reveals patterns and misalignments• Letting go of tasks that no longer match your role frees energy for higher-level work• The Eisenhower Matrix helps categorize tasks by importance and urgency• Identifying just three priorities each day protects focus and drives meaningful progress• Leaders must protect time like the valuable currency it is• Track your time for 1-2 weeks to discover where you're adding most value• Ask yourself: "What am I holding onto just because I've always done it?"If today's insight inspired you, leave a review and let me know what stood out. Be sure to follow Elite Achievements so you never miss an episode. Keep showing up with the effort, mindset and habits that lead to elite achievement.Interested in 1:1 Coaching?Kristin partners with high-performing financial advisors, leaders, and business owners who are ready to lead with more clarity, focus, and intention.Clients often come to her with a strong vision, but they aren't sure how to close the gap between where they are now and where they want to go. Many are navigating a season of growth, stepping into expanded leadership, or realizing they've outgrown their current systems and ways of working.They know they're capable of more and want a strategic thought partner to help them get there; someone who will ask the tough questions, create space to think deeply, and offer a proven process for turning ambition into meaningful progress.If this sounds like the kind of partnership you've been craving, email meet@kristinburke.com to learn more and connect.Connect with KristinLinkedInInstagramWebsiteGoal Setting Success CourseBreakout Plan

3 big ideas discussed in this episode: BIG IDEA #1: Systems thinking is a mission-critical leadership capability. Leaders today need systems thinking—the skill of seeing patterns over problems—to overcome disruption, generational shifts, disengagement, and market change. It transforms strategic blindness into clarity for navigating complexity. BIG IDEA #2: HR leaders who champion ecosystems can build adaptive capacity in themselves and their organizations. With insight into both internal dynamics and external forces, they're uniquely positioned to apply systems thinking and guide organizations through change. BIG IDEA #3: It's never been a more important time for engaging WITH systems rather than imposing ON them. By working with natural patterns instead of forcing solutions, organizations create sustainable transformation and avoid unintended consequences. Get the show notes for this episode here: https://AskJeremyJones.com/podcast

In this conversation, Frank Lauletta and Chris Marrone discuss their experiences and insights as legal professionals, focusing on the importance of understanding clients' businesses, the evolving landscape of legal services, and the unique approach of their law firm. They explore the motivations behind their work, the client experience, the pros and cons of big law firms, and the significance of a team-oriented approach in legal practice. Additionally, they share their entrepreneurial ventures in real estate and emphasize the importance of creating a positive work environment within their firm. Ultimate Show Notes: 00:01:06 - Introduction of Frank Lauletta and Chris Marrone 00:02:04 - Discussion on the Importance of Client Relationships 00:04:29 - The Experience of Working with Lawyers 00:12:08 - Spectrum of Legal Advice Options 00:14:32 - Pros and Cons of Big Law Firms 00:20:38 - Unique Team Approach and Apprenticeship Model 00:25:17 - Company Culture and Employee Satisfaction 00:27:00 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information Connect on Social: Business Law Firm in NJ | Corporate Law Firm in Philadelphia | Lauletta Birnbaum Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify

Download Deel's free AI-powered HR guide and discover how to streamline processes, stay compliant, and scale globally with ease: https://shorturl.at/Y1ySBWhat does it really mean to belong at work? In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, Nick Day sits down with Greg Morley — global HR leader, former Head of DEI at Moët Hennessy, and author of BOND: Belonging and the Keys to Inclusion and Connection.Greg shares powerful insights from his 20+ year career at Disney, Hasbro, and LVMH, where he led multicultural teams across the US, Europe, and Asia. Together, Nick and Greg explore:Why belonging is the foundation of inclusion and employee engagementHow leaders can build psychological safety and connection in diverse workplacesThe challenges of driving global DEI initiatives across regions and culturesPractical steps HR professionals can take to embed inclusion into daily practicesWhy belonging is the future of work — and how it impacts retention, innovation, and growthWhether you're an HR leader, people manager, or business owner, this conversation will help you understand why belonging matters and how you can create a workplace where everyone feels valued and connected.

"I believe if you can define it, you can source it. And if you can source it, you can auction it." - Adam Collins, Head of Sales, Esker Procurement teams are navigating unprecedented global disruptions, from tariffs and geopolitical tensions to supply chain instabilities that refuse to settle.  What if these chaotic conditions actually present procurement's greatest opportunity to demonstrate strategic value? In this episode, Philip Ideson and Kelly Barner are joined by Adam Collins from Esker to explore how procurement can leverage fundamental strategic sourcing techniques to not just survive but thrive in turbulent market conditions. Adam's procurement technology experience is predominantly focused on source-to-contract capabilities that offer practical ways to turn market chaos into competitive advantage. In this episode, Adam discusses: Why transparency with suppliers during market engagement drives better outcomes than secrecy The critical importance of being proactive rather than reactive when markets are unstable  How to challenge traditional definitions of "addressable spend" and uncover hidden opportunities  Strategic approaches to payment timing that support working capital while serving as negotiating levers  Why keeping a calm head and making fact-based decisions separates successful procurement teams from the rest Links: Adam Collins on LinkedIn Watch: Sourcing Strategically in Chaotic Conditions Subscribe to This Week in Procurement Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube  

Today's guest is Bryan Willett, Chief Information Security Officer. Bryan discusses how organizations can shift security from a reactive compliance task to a strategic advantage by leveraging AI partnerships and transparent communication. He explains how proactive security packages and AI-driven tools streamline vendor due diligence and RFP responses, reducing bottlenecks and improving cross-team collaboration. Bryan also emphasizes the importance of evaluating vendor development hygiene and maintaining developer awareness as key components to managing evolving AI-enabled cyber threats. This episode is sponsored by Aquant. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click emerj.com/expert2 for more information and to be a potential future guest on the ‘AI in Business' podcast!

This week on the KORE Women Podcast, Dr. Summer Watson welcomes Dr. Monique Mendoza, a leading psychologist and workplace safety strategist who helps organizations move beyond compliance and fear-based policies. With trauma-informed leadership and practical safety solutions, she empowers teams to foster trust, resilience, and clarity. We discuss why psychological safety matters, how threat prevention can be proactive and empowering, and why safety should be seen as a strategic advantage—not a cost center. Tune in for this eye-opening and empowering conversation. You can follow Dr. Monique Mendoza on LinkedIn at: Monique Mendoza, PhD and at: mmpsychsolutions.com. Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You can also learn more about the host, Dr. Summer Watson and KORE Women at: www.korewomen.com You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, and her Community Empowerment and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. #KOREWomenPodcast  #KOREWomen #WorkplaceSafety #TraumaInformedLeadership #PsychologicalSafety

In today's episode, Jeff Lynch, founder and CEO of Idle Smart joins us to talk about how his company is revolutionizing idle management for heavy-duty fleets. Moving beyond the costly and fragmented solutions of the past, like APUs, Idle Smart offers an automated, fleet-focused system that cuts fuel costs, boosts ROI, and enhances sustainability. ⁠Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices