Podcasts about Textron

A new facility for Textron, a new store for west Wichita, and more business news on Steve and Ted in the Morning.

Hour 3 - Steve and Ted wrap an 8 o'clock hour with business news from The Wichita Business Journal... and some good news for Wichita's 2nd biggest private employer.

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of the independent equity research firm Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Muradian to discuss Wall Street's up week as President Trump backtracked on firing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and that Washington was talking to Beijing on a tariff deal — China said no talks were underway — Deutsche Bank predicts a decade-long decline in the dollar as gold soars; a massive earnings week as Babcock, Boeing, GE Aerospace, General Dynamics, Hexcel, L3Harris, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, RTX, Saab, Safran, Teledyne, Textron, and Thales report results; and how Europe's ESG focus is impeding efforts to re-industrialize.

Visit thedigitalslicepodcast.com for complete show notes of every podcast episode. Join Brad Friedman and Adam Ortman as they chat about the ins and outs of consumer psychology and the importance of businesses knowing their audience. Adam Ortman is a marketing author as well as the president and founder of Kinetic319, a leading marketing and advertising agency headquartered in Denver, Colo. The agency offers full-funnel marketing campaigns, fusing cutting-edge practices and consumer psychology to help businesses transcend mediums and resonate with global audiences.  As a consumer psychologist, Adam navigates the thrilling intersection of media, technology, and analytics, infusing each with innovation and a profound understanding of consumer behavior. His journey, enriched by academic pursuits and a master's degree in advertising and consumer psychology, has been a cornerstone in his approach to marketing and business performance at large. Adam has collaborated with dynamic brands such as UnitedHealth Group, Nike, American Express, Kellogg, Textron, and many others. Each partnership is a unique narrative of blending traditional values with innovative strategies to navigate the complexities of modern markets. Adam's work and life are a continuous quest for knowledge, growth, and connection, always aiming to leave a positive imprint on the world, one innovative campaign at a time. The Digital Slice Podcast is brought to you by Magai. Up your AI game at https://friedmansocialmedia.com/magai

The Most Important Numbers and Drivers with Lee Benson   Welcome to another episode of The Profit Answer Man, where we dive deep into the strategies and mindsets that drive business profitability and sustainable growth. Today, we're joined by Lee Benson, a serial entrepreneur who has successfully built and sold multiple businesses, including a nine-figure exit to Textron.   Lee brings decades of experience in business strategy, leadership, and value creation. His passion for helping organizations increase their impact and profitability is evident in his work as the CEO of Execute to Win, a firm dedicated to enhancing organizational effectiveness.   If you're a business owner looking to scale profitably while navigating growth challenges, you won't want to miss this episode!   In this episode, you will learn: How Lee took a failing company, assumed its debt, and turned it into a highly profitable venture. The key lessons from scaling a business from $0 to a nine-figure exit. Why hitting plateaus in business growth is normal and how to break through them. The importance of aligning leadership with the needs of the company at different stages. How to develop a sustainable growth strategy that maintains profitability. The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when scaling and how to avoid them.   Key Takeaways: Take Smart Risks and Own the Outcome – Lee turned a struggling company around by assuming its debt, securing customers, and focusing on value creation. Many entrepreneurs hesitate at the idea of taking on debt, but when done strategically, it can be a powerful tool for business growth. Growth is Not Linear – Scaling a business involves hitting revenue plateaus before making the next big leap. Lee experienced these plateaus, such as being stuck at $8 million for a few years before unlocking the next growth phase. Be the CEO Your Company Needs – One of the biggest lessons Lee shared is that business owners must evolve as leaders. Each stage of business growth requires different skills, mindsets, and strategies. Focus on Profitability Over Revenue – A mistake many business owners make is chasing top-line revenue without ensuring profitability. Lee emphasized the importance of maintaining strong profit margins while scaling. Execution is Everything – Scaling isn't just about strategy; it's about execution. Lee's company maintained a 20%+ annual growth rate by continuously refining operations and executing with discipline.   Guest Bio: Lee Benson is the founder and CEO of Execute to Win, a company dedicated to helping organizations maximize their value. He is a serial entrepreneur who has started and grown multiple businesses, including Able Aerospace, which he successfully sold to Textron in a nine-figure deal. Lee is also a sought-after speaker, author, and podcast host of Show Your Value. His expertise lies in value creation, leadership, and execution, and he has been featured in major publications like The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Inc.   Conclusion: Scaling a business isn't just about growth—it's about profitable growth. Lee Benson's journey demonstrates the importance of strategic risk-taking, leadership evolution, and disciplined execution. If you're an entrepreneur looking to break through revenue plateaus and build a high-value business, start by implementing the key lessons from this episode.   Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-j-benson/ https://www.etw.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ETW.executetowin https://www.instagram.com/executetowin/ https://www.youtube.com/@execute-to-win   Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@profitanswerman Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! Profit First Toolkit: https://lp.profitcomesfirst.com/landing-page-page  Relay Bank (affiliate link): https://relayfi.com/?referralcode=profitcomesfirst Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitanswerman/ My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/ Music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs. #profitfirst

Textron Aviation is expanding in Australia with the construction of a service facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne.

Meet our guest: Dr. Lynn Kelley has carved a path marked by executive leadership roles in manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, transportation and continuous improvement across diverse industries at a global scale. Lynn served as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Continuous Improvement at Union Pacific Railroad, and now serves as a Senior Advisor to BBH Capital Partners, where her expertise helps fuel the firm's investment endeavors. Before her tenure at Union Pacific, Lynn held the position of Vice President of Operational Excellence at Textron, earning her a seat at the executive leadership table. Armed with a PhD in evaluation and research, Lynn also taught university-level statistics courses. Prior to her foray into academia, Lynn served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Doctors Hospital. Throughout her career, Lynn has forged a trail of achievement by expertly guiding organizations through change management initiatives. Lynn's practical methodologies have consistently delivered operational excellence that engages employees and surpasses customer expectations. Lynn is a sought out international speaker and wrote the Amazon best-selling book, Change Questions with John Shook, which describes their proven change management process. In this episode: Dr. Lynn Kelley discusses the importance of effective change management and shares insights from her book and website, Change Questions. She emphasizes the need for thoughtful planning and communication in order to successfully navigate change. Dr. Kelley also addresses the challenges of change fatigue and the impact of the pandemic on our perception of change. She highlights the role of leadership and communication in driving successful change initiatives and offers practical strategies for sustaining change. Additionally, she discusses the value of curiosity and research in understanding and implementing change. Connect with our guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnkelleychange/  

Two Light Years... Happy Birthday Dave... Email from Jeffrey L... Textron and G100UL... New Nav Tech... Drones in Callback/ASRS... Still looking for MH370... Dave Higdon says, "Time Spent Flying" from December 2012. All this and more on Uncontrolled Airspace Podcast. Recorded Jan 2, 2025. (44:50) [#745] [UCAP1100] {7}

This week, I'm sitting down with Jared Mortensen, who's made a career leap that's as surprising as it is inspiring.Jared's gone from crunching numbers and optimizing supply chains for Fortune 500 giants like Boeing, Textron, and Koch Industries to disrupt a different kind of industry – men's underwear.As the Founder of Real Men Apparel Company (RMAC), Jared is on a mission to bring inclusive sizing and actual comfort to the world of men's underwear.We're talking about a lot more than just fabric and stitching, guys. This is also about finding your edge, overcoming risks, and learning how to grow smart, not fast.Plus, he's sharing his huge success on TikTok and how he did it.Here's a sneak peek of what's inside:Why size inclusivity in men's underwear is a BIG deal (literally!)The "twig to berry ratio" and why it mattersJared's top reasons: why TikTok & why nowSo get comfortable and hit that play button. This episode with Jared will inspire you to shake things up and show you that your “crazy wild idea” might be your next big hit.#business #ecommerce #startup #businessgrowth #smallbusiness #businesstips #tiktok #tiktokmarketing #tiktoklive #livestreaming #socialselling #tiktoktips #tiktokshop #menswear #apparel #marketing #digitalmarketing and #contentcreation #tiktokshopFollow Jared Mortensen at:https://rmac.store/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredmortensenhttps://www.instagram.com/real_men_apparel_company/https://www.tiktok.com/@real_men_apparel_companyhttps://www.facebook.com/RealMenApparelCompanyFollow Ken Okazaki at:https://www.instagram.com/kenokazaki/https://www.youtube.com/c/KenOkazakihttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-content-capitalists-with-ken-okazaki/id1634328251https://open.spotify.com/show/09IzKghscecbI7jPDVBJTwContent Capitalists YouTube

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On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. Rocket Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of the independent equity research firm Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Muradian to discuss the end of Wall Street's winning streak; Boeing's union rejects the deal brokered by the company and labor leadership, prolonging the strike that's crippled production as the jetmaker also says it's considering selling part of its storied space business; Boeing, Booz Allen Hamilton, CACI, GE Aerospace, General Dynamics, L3 Harris, Lockheed Martin, MTU, Northrop Grumman, RTX, Saab, Safran, Teledyne, Textron and Thales report earnings; eVTOL company Lillium runs out of cash Volocopter, Vertical, and Overair also struggle; a version of Lockheed Martin's C-130 — dubbed the E-130J — will replace the Navy's Boeing 707-based E-6 Mercury nuclear command and control jets; declining US Air Force fighter availability rates including for the F-35 that's ready a hair under 52 percent; Saab notes delays with the T-7 Red Tail trainer it's jointly producing with Boeing; a recap of the National Business Aviation Association tradeshow in Las Vegas; and European security views as the US presidential election approaches.

Steve & Ted in the Morning: 10/22/24 Complete Show - Steve not hosting today, but will join us live in hour 2. More good news from Textron as well today, if not good weather news.

Hour 3 - Great news as employees will return to work on Wednesday. And there is some progress being made in the Boeing strike as well.

With the recent Boeing and Textron strikes, it seems the business of manufacturing new planes just can't catch a break.  These labor woes are just another challenge clobbering the production and availability of new aircraft, and we have to brace for a challenging few weeks (or months).  Unfortunately, this could be the tip of the iceberg that can trickle down, but it's not all bad news for the whole industry. There is a glimmer of hope - the aftermarket.  Since the pandemic, this side of the business has been white hot, and the strikes are set to make it hotter. That means a strong M&A market, deals at good multiples and a perfect opportunity for owners looking to cash out.  Why is manufacturing's loss the aftermarket's gain? How can we expect strikes to affect every sector of the industry? How did smaller companies get ahead of it?  In this episode, President of Alderman & Company, Bill Alderman returns for his quarterly M&A update. Today, we discuss the recent strikes and how they will shape the rest of 2024.  Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode  You can't change the rules of capitalism The cash injection of covid was necessary but we weren't going to escape scot-free. What's driving the issues in labor right now? The beauty of being small and nimble  When inflation puts a squeeze on wages, the big corporations have the hardest time. How were smaller companies able to get ahead of strikes?  Production problems = the aftermarket's advantage  The aerospace and defense strikes are going to hit airplane production with another challenge. Why will this make the aftermarket more lucrative?  Guest Bio William H. Alderman (Bill) is the Founding Partner of Alderman & Company. Bill is an M&A specialist in the middle market of the aerospace and defense industry with over $2 billion in mergers and acquisition-related transactions to his name. Prior to founding Alderman & Company in 2001, Bill worked for 15 years on Wall Street and in the Aerospace & Defense Industry, principally on M&A transactions in the middle market. His employers included BT Securities, Fieldstone, and General Electric. Bill is a Securities Principal registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and has four securities industry licenses (Series 7, 24, 63, and 65). Bill is a commercial pilot and owns and operates a Cirrus SR22. URL Link: https://www.aldermanco.com/ LinkedIn - William Alderman https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamalderman/   About Your Host Craig Picken is an Executive Recruiter, writer, speaker and ICF Trained Executive Coach. He is focused on recruiting senior-level leadership, sales, and operations executives in the aviation and aerospace industry. His clients include premier OEMs, aircraft operators, leasing/financial organizations, and Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul (MRO) providers and since 2008, he has personally concluded more than 400 executive-level searches in a variety of disciplines. Craig is the ONLY industry executive recruiter who has professionally flown airplanes, sold airplanes, and successfully run a P&L in the aviation industry. His professional career started with a passion for airplanes. After eight years' experience as a decorated Naval Flight Officer – with more than 100 combat missions, 2,000 hours of flight time, and 325 aircraft carrier landings – Craig sought challenges in business aviation, where he spent more than 7 years in sales with both Gulfstream Aircraft and Bombardier Business Aircraft. Craig is also a sought-after industry speaker who has presented at Corporate Jet Investor, International Aviation Women's Association, and SOCAL Aviation Association.    Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! 

Join Aviation Week Network's Jeremy Kariuki, Molly McMillin and Bill Carey as they discuss sustainable aviation fuel, Textron, Lilium and more leading up to the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Steve & Ted in the Morning: 10/9/24 Complete Show - Florida recovering from Milton, Textron talking again with IAM, and a week off for the Chiefs.

Hour 3 - In business news from The Wichita Business Journal, Steve and Ted discuss Textron's union negotiation and some good news from community colleges in Kansas.

Steve & Ted in the Morning: 10/9/24 Complete Show - Textron is once again in talks with the union, Milton strikes Florida, and Wichita's drivers are quantifiably terrible.

Steve and Ted bring you business news from The Wichita Business Journal. Good news for Textron, and a change at WSU.

Hour 1 - An agreement would bring an end to a 3 week long strike.

Steve & Ted in the Morning: 10/9/24 Complete Show - Some good news for Textron, in a couple of ways... plus the MLB Playoffs continue with a game tonight in KC.

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. Rocket Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of the independent equity research firm Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Muradian discuss another big week on Wall Street after a larger than expected Federal Reserve rate cut; the industrial impact of President Biden's decision to use US arms export regulations to veto Britain and France's desire to allow Ukraine to use their weapons against Russia; with Boeing machinists on strike, CEO Kelly Ortberg initiates a furlough plan suggesting a longer work stoppage; news report that Ted Colbert will be replaced by Steve Parker at Boeing Defense Space and Security; China Development Bank's order 80 Airbus A320 and 50 Boeing Max jets; duration of strike by workers at Textron's Cessna and Hawker; the US Army picks Anduril's Ghost X and Performance Drone Works' C-100 as the service's company-level “attritable” drone; Rob Dewar, father of the Bombardier C series, joins JetZero; outlook for the penetrating counter air element of the US Air Force's Next-Generation Air Dominance family of programs in the wake of the Air and Space Forces Association's annual Air Space Cyber conference last week and possible substitutes for the high-end manned fighter; what a new USAF plan means for the UK-Italy-Japan Global Combat Aircraft Program or the SCAP effort involving France, Germany and Spain; the USAF's request for information for a next-generation tanker; the credit rating implications of a lengthy Boeing strike; and the Boeing-Embraer agreement after the American company called off its union with the Brazilian firm.

In Episode 20 of The GSE Podcast, host Matt Weitzel moderates an insightful panel discussion on the electrification and sustainability of ground support equipment (GSE). Recorded live from a special event, this episode brings together experts from various sectors to share their perspectives and strategies for a greener future in aviation.Guest Discussions:Brad Compton, Director of Sales at Textron, discusses the progress in electrification from a supplier's perspective. Brad highlights the advances in lithium battery technology and the increasing percentage of electric GSE in their product line, focusing on the challenges and opportunities in infrastructure development.David Farias, Vice President of Fleet North America at Swissport, talks about Swissport's electrification goals and the significant role of infrastructure in achieving them. David outlines their goal of having 55% electric GSE by the decade's end and the collaborative efforts needed to reach this milestone.Marty Gray, Director of GSE and Maintenance at Air Canada, emphasizes the company's commitment to reducing emissions by 30% by 2030 and achieving net zero by 2050. Marty discusses the company's strategy to electrify specific fleet types and the importance of partnering with authorities to drive these initiatives.Josh Parkin, Senior Sales Manager at Oshkosh Aerotech, shares insights on developments in electric and hydrogen fuel cell technology. Josh explains how Oshkosh is exploring modular hydrogen distribution systems and the significance of standardizing charging infrastructure to facilitate the adoption of electric GSE.Gabe Sampson, President at Averest, provides a perspective on the supply of charging infrastructure over the past 20 years. Gabe highlights the shift in procurement responsibilities from airlines to airport authorities and the collaborative efforts required to meet corporate environmental goals.Todd Ernst, Director of Energy and Environment at Greater Toronto Airports Authority, discusses the challenges and opportunities in upgrading airport infrastructure to support electrification. Todd outlines Toronto Pearson's plans to expand its electric charging capacity by 2030 significantly.Erwan Jalil, Group Chief Operating Officer at TLD, addresses the complexity of standardizing charging protocols and the need for software compatibility to enhance operational flexibility. Erwan also touches on the potential of hybrid technologies and the importance of decoupling infrastructure from capital expenditure decisions.Tune in to this episode for an in-depth look at the strategies and innovations driving the future of sustainable GSE. Learn from industry leaders as they navigate the challenges of electrification, infrastructure, and adopting alternative energy sources.Listen now to stay ahead in the world of ground support equipment!Looking for reliable and flexible ground support equipment leasing solutions? Look no further than Xcēd! As your trusted partner, Xcēd specializes in tailored operating leases for ground handlers and airlines, offering top-notch equipment and flexible terms to suit your needs. Whether you're seeking the latest electric GSE or traditional equipment, Xcēd has you covered with competitive rates and exceptional customer service. Keep your operations running smoothly and efficiently with Xcēd. Visit xcedgse.com today and soar to new heights with Xcēd Ground Support Equipment Leasing!

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. Rocket Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of the independent equity research firm Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy, join host Vago Muradian discuss an upcoming week on Wall Street after a shaky start on lower than expected inflation and strong profits; American Airlines joins Delta and United in posting muted earnings prompting questions whether the jetliner market is cooling as the world's aerospace and defense leaders gathered at a muted Farnborough Air Show; Boeing nears an announcement of a new CEO; Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani says that he's “personally” ok with Saudi Arabia joining Britain and Japan in the Global Combat Air Program even as Japanese officials suggest doing so would create reputational risk; and Babcock, Bombardier, Booz Allen Hamilton, Dassault, General Dynamics, General Electric, L3 Harris, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, RTX, Textron and Thales all report earnings.

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. Rocket Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of the independent equity research firm Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy, join host Vago Muradian discuss a down broader market but a good week for defense and aerospace; the US Air Force strikes a deal with Boeing to buy E-7 radar planes and has agreed to accept the long-delayed Block 4 Technology Refresh 3 version of Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II; Hexcel, Saab, Textron and United report earnings as other leading companies prepare to report earnings next week; Babcock pre-announces another 90 million pound charge on its Type 31 frigate; takeaways from the Royal International Air Tattoo as the global defense and aerospace industry prepares to convene next week at the Farnborough Air Show.

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. Rocket Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of the independent equity research firm Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy, join host Vago Muradian discuss another winning Wall Street week; assassination attempt on former President Trump; NATO's 75th anniversary summit; accusation that Russia is planned to kill Rheinmetall's CEO Armin Papperger; Boeing pleads guilty to avoid criminal prosecution as questions rise whether the deal will impact the giant's defense business as the company's 777-X jetliner makes a key FAA certification flight and its machinists prepare to vote whether to strike; top USAF officer expects Next Generation Air Dominance award by year's end despite recent comments by senior service leaders; Air Lease reports earnings as Hexel, Textron and others prepare to report.

Jim Schleckser introduces Kirk Aubry, highlighting their long-standing friendship and Kirk's career trajectory from an ad agency to a Chief Strategy Officer at Textron and now CEO of Savage, a logistics company. Savage, founded 80 years ago by three brothers, has grown from a single truck to a global company with 4,200 team members and 225 locations. They handle the transportation of bulk products, such as petroleum coke and grain, which are critical to their customers' operations. Kirk discusses the challenges of running a low-margin, capital-intensive business and how Savage has carved out a niche in handling difficult materials. The company owns and operates its own trucks, railcars, and equipment, which differentiates it from traditional logistics businesses. Savage has grown significantly, reaching $4.5 billion in revenue. One key to Savage's success is their focus on leadership talent, especially at the local operation level. They created the "On Deck" program to train and prepare future managers, ensuring a consistent and scalable leadership pipeline. Kirk emphasizes the importance of a strong cultural foundation, rooted in the company's Vision and Legacy statements, distilled into three guiding principles: Do the right thing, find a better way, and make a difference.

My guest for Episode #266 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is D. Lynn Kelley, the author of Change Questions: A Playbook for Effective and Lasting Organizational Change (with John Shook). Episode page with video, transcript, and more Lynn currently serves as a senior advisor to BBH Capital Partners. Following a career highlighted by leadership roles in engineering, supply chain, and continuous improvement in various industries, Kelley retired from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. At Union Pacific, she was senior vice president of supply chain and continuous improvement. She was also the executive co-owner of the company's innovation program.  Before joining Union Pacific, Kelley was vice president of operational excellence, an officer and a member of the executive leadership team at Textron.  Kelley holds a PhD in evaluation and research and taught undergraduate and graduate statistics courses. Before becoming a professor, she held the positions of executive vice president and chief operating officer of Doctors Hospital in Detroit. In this episode, Lynn discusses her journey of learning from mistakes, the importance of change management, and how fostering a culture of psychological safety can drive innovation and continuous improvement. Lynn also reflects on her experiences in healthcare and manufacturing, highlighting the critical role of effective leadership and communication in successful organizational change. Questions and Topics: When you mentioned it was before it was referred to as lean, were people calling it the Toyota Production System or just Japanese management practices? As Textron integrated these companies, did they standardize or adjust the metrics for the French plants to include quality and safety? What were your other key takeaways from your experience in France, especially regarding metrics and relationship building with plant managers? Could you share your experiences as a leader in healthcare and how they compare to your roles in other industries, particularly in terms of change management? What prompted you to write "Change Questions," and what was the inspiration behind it? How would the methodologies in your book have helped you during your time at Textron or Union Pacific? How do you cultivate psychological safety to encourage people to ask questions, push back, or bring new ideas during change initiatives? How did you change your approach to giving feedback to make it more effective, and were you ever coached on this? How do you compare continuous improvement and innovation? Are there different ways to manage change for larger-scale innovations? What are some of your thoughts or experiences on cultivating an environment where people feel safe to suggest changes or improvements? What lessons did you learn about balancing the need to fit into an environment versus realizing it might not be a good fit for you? How do you intentionally manage change when it comes to bigger innovations?

In this episode of the BetterTech podcast about future trends and innovations, host Sophia Moshasha interviews Todd Kackley, VP and CIO at Textron. Todd shares insights into his journey in IT, starting from ERP consulting to leading Textron's technology initiatives. He discusses the importance of model-based enterprise and digital twins, highlighting how these technologies enhance product lifecycle management from design to manufacturing and sustainment. Todd explains Future Trends and Innovations, that how Textron uses augmented and virtual reality to improve both internal operations and customer engagement. He also addresses the challenges of integrating digital systems across ecosystems and emphasizes the need for aligning IT strategies with business objectives. Throughout the conversation, Todd underscores the value of people, process, and technology in driving innovation and competitive advantage at Textron. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bettertech/message

Chief engineer for special missions Miranda Konowitz of Textron Aviation joins editor Kirk Seminoff in Episode 368. Konowitz is a Wichita Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree for 2024.

A West Point graduate and former Army Captain, Roxanne built a distinguished career at global blue-chip companies such as Kraft, Kellogg's, Post Holdings, and Textron.  Now a two-time president and seasoned operator, she is a regular in the boardroom, having guided and influenced at both the executive leadership and board level, advising on growth strategies, M&A activities, and the development of high-performing innovation engines. The cumulative value of her innovation launches exceeds $1Bn in net revenue -- her most proud of which was the launch of the most successful new business in Kraft Foods' history -- MiO Liquid Water Enhancer.  She has turned around struggling businesses and driven growth on such storied brands as Kellogg's Frosted Flakes, Altoids, Kool-Aid, Crystal Light, Honey Bunches of Oats, Mead Five Star, Pebbles, and Cessna. -----------------------------Hi there! I'm Dave Durand, a best-selling author, radio personality, and award-winning CEO. I post videos on business advice and interviews with top CEOs of multi-million dollar companies, so subscribe for new videos daily!

In this latest episode, Mustansir Saifuddin delves into the ever-evolving landscape of Gen AI with Todd Kackley, Vice President and CIO of Textron. Todd shares how his team implemented their inaugural generative AI solution and the crucial role leaders play in crafting scalable, well-governed, and future-proof data analytics and AI infrastructure. Todd shares invaluable insights into striking the balance between leveraging third-party capabilities and developing in-house models, shedding light on the dynamic interplay between proprietary solutions and open source technologies. Whether you're a seasoned leader or a budding enthusiast, understanding the nuances of Gen AI and its implications is key to driving innovation and staying ahead in today's digital landscape. Todd A. Kackley is vice president and chief information officer for Textron Inc. In this role, he leads the business unit chief information officers and the Textron Information Services (TIS) organization. He oversees Textron's Information Management Council and manages Textron's information technology supplier and outsourcing relationships. Prior to his current role, Kackley was executive vice president and chief information officer for Bell where he developed and executed IT and digital strategy, aligning business systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity and development capabilities to the needs of the business. Connect with Us: LinkedIn Todd Kackley Mustansir Saifuddin Innovative Solution Partners  Twitter: @Mmsaifuddin YouTube or learn more about our sponsor Innovative Solution Partners to schedule a free consultation.    Episode Transcript [00:00:00.890] - Mustansir Saifuddin Welcome to TechDriven business brought to you by Innovative Solution Partners. Today, an old friend, Todd Kackley, Vice President and CEO of Textron, joins me to delve into the ever evolving landscape of Gen AI. Todd shares insights into implementing their inaugural generative AI solution and the pivotal role leaders play in crafting a scalable, well-governed, and future-proof data analytics and AI infrastructure.   [00:00:40.270] - Mustansir Saifuddin So thank you for joining the session today. Today, we will be talking about any organization's readiness to embrace Gen AI. And I would like to get your perspective on this topic. So with that, I would like to get into our session.   [00:00:57.060] - Todd Kackley Let's do it.   [00:00:59.280] - Mustansir Saifuddin Awesome. Great. So let me start with, as you lead your organization in these times of quicker adoption, we see this across the board, across technologies. When we talk about AI-driven solutions, how are you and your team striking a balance between leveraging third-party capabilities versus developing in-house models?   [00:01:24.640] - Todd Kackley Well, Mustansir I think that's a very good question. And this is also something very relevant for us at Textron. We recently implemented our first production generative AI solution, and that solution leverages a third-party proprietary generative AI model. And part of that decision making was certainly there's a lot involved in developing artificial intelligence models as a technology company as well at Textron. We've dealt with AI, and it's been part of our product offering and some of the things that we do around geospatial analysis and other things. And we built models in the past. So the decision to make versus buy, it wasn't necessarily one that we had to approach when it comes to generative AI, because I think this is an area where it's certainly a buy, leverage third-party models because of the capability and the massive amounts of compute and investments required to go off and build a model, the capability that we're We're seeing coming from third-party proprietary models that are secure. And certainly that's something that's very important to us, making sure that we leverage a third-party model that is secure and allows us to be able to work within the confines of our data tenant and be able to leverage the benefits of the OpenAI, but at the same time protecting our sensitive data.   [00:02:58.640] - Mustansir Saifuddin Now that makes sense. I mean, let's fast forward, right? Are you even looking at in-house models sometimes in the future, or is this something that you think a third party will give you the leverage that you're looking for as far as technology as well as security? One of the big question marks right now with Gen AI.   [00:03:16.820] - Todd Kackley In our defense businesses, it's something we're certainly possibly kicking around where there may be smaller scale opportunities for us to build lambda-based models or others using Compute technology that's not massive data center type of the computing horsepower that you need to be able to do something as large as an Open AI or an Azure AI type of experience. I contend that most of the use cases that we're seeing right now, I think there's a difference that people need to look at when they approach this question, and it's what What outcome are you trying to achieve? And if the outcome is, I want quick analysis or summarization or content generation and so forth, recreating that wheel and trying to build that model may not make sense where those third-party proprietary models already exist to do that. In fact, I'm seeing even in the ecosystem of development of workbenches and use cases around these third-party models, there are several developments already in place that have the turnkey copilot for a contract's evaluation or proposal generation or service centers and doing things like help desk. Those are accelerating the ability to implement quickly and get value quickly. And even the model itself, I read something yesterday that It just blew my mind that the evolution of ChatGPT 3.5 to 4.0 to 5.0 is at a pace that it's reinventing itself about every six months.   [00:05:12.810] - Todd Kackley And that's 4xMaur's law. If you think about that, the pace of Maur's. As a technologist, that just blows my mind.   [00:05:21.990] - Mustansir Saifuddin For sure. I think that leads me into my next question. When we talk about proprietary solutions versus open source, How does that affect your strategy?   [00:05:34.270] - Todd Kackley Well, I certainly appreciate how open source really drives innovation, and it really OpenAI is a good example. Openai is a good example. The release of ChatGPT a little more than a year ago as an open source technology has really fundamentally changed the perception of artificial intelligence and pretty much put the technology technology in the hands of the everyday consumer. You don't need to have a PhD in neural network to go off and understand how to interact with artificial intelligence. In fact, I think that has really accelerated. It's the fastest adopted technology hitting the 100 million user mark in less than two months. But at the same time, as a technologist, I think we've seen over time that there are certainly risks with some of the open source technologies, whether they become proprietary at some point or they get consumed by some player and they now become a fee-based application, and you've already committed to the technology. We've seen that across some of the major players that consume other open source technologies, and they turn around and license it. That's certainly a risk. It's certainly something that you can't undermine or underestimate the amount of patching and keeping up with the vulnerabilities of open source technology, because I think they're a little more susceptible to one of the vulnerabilities.   [00:07:11.670] - Todd Kackley But it's certainly something we have to weigh out when we make decisions around using proprietary technologies versus open source.   [00:07:21.460] - Mustansir Saifuddin Yeah. I think what I'm hearing from you, it seems like a lot of that is dependent on your business model and your individual needs as an organization, right?   [00:07:31.620] - Todd Kackley Absolutely. It's not just, let's go find the lowest cost solution always. You have to take into consideration many aspects not just is it the best solution? Is it a secure solution? Is it one that's going to endure, that's going to have a life cycle that is going to sustain? Because you don't make a technology investment. You hope not to make a technology investment and expect It's like that they only have a couple of years life cycle. You want it to endure a little bit. Sometimes what we've seen in the ecosystem, even in the larger players, in the consolidation of certain applications of the stacks and so forth, and the reinventing of those stacks, it's really forced us to stand back and look at all of these investments to make sure that there's going to be viability in the solution provider to continue to support, do investments, and continue to evolve that product set, whether it's a small individual capability or a larger enterprise-wide program.   [00:08:42.080] - Mustansir Saifuddin Yeah, for sure. I think longevity and durability It seems like it needs to be built in the solutions that you're looking for, right?   [00:08:50.300] - Todd Kackley Absolutely.   [00:08:51.310] - Mustansir Saifuddin So thinking about from an experience perspective, you got years of experience, both in business and technology. What are some of the good use cases of AI-driven solutions that you've seen deliver tangible business value? I mean, it's all about providing value to business and then at the same time building trust with the business. What's your take on that?   [00:09:13.760] - Todd Kackley Well, we go back a long ways Mustansir. I appreciate you not actually stating how long I've been doing this job, but it feels like much longer. But it's interesting. The whole generative, as I just said, the whole generative AI thing, if you think even a year and a half ago, this wasn't on the radar for most CIOs or most technologists in general. And now it's pretty much consumed most of our discussions. For sure. So we decided here at Textron to take a look at an applicable use case. And while there are lots of analysis on where these capabilities actually work well or maybe provide the best value, we focused on our service center area of opportunity. And when you think about a services business where you have large volumes of data, not just on how you support, sustain that customer's product and the history of sustaining that customer's product, but you also have the combination of data around all of your All of your technical publications, all of your engineering specifications, everything known. And many of our products are in a regulated business, like commercial jets and so forth, or helicopters. So you have a lot of data that you need to maintain, and having that in disparate sources or even trying to make it accessible to a maintenance technician or a service center, call center resource, sometimes is a challenge.   [00:11:06.350] - Todd Kackley So we sought to try to accelerate the access to content internally for our maintenance technicians in our service centers, and it certainly provided an opportunity for them to have a capability, allow them to quickly either troubleshoot or identify content and point them to the the latest publication, latest operating procedure, latest set of instructions, and give them some insights as to how they should consider approaching either troubleshooting or diagnostics types of activities. We're certainly seeing that that's going to drive a measurable impact in the time that these maintenance technicians normally spend in front of a computer. They would rather spend time turning wrenches and doing the work to repair the aircraft and get our customers back in the air. And that's where the value is, having our customers' aircraft not sitting on the ground in our service centers, but in the air. So we see that not just in our aircraft industry, our business. But we also see that opportunities across anywhere we're providing a customer support type of solution. You think about even in IT, The help desks, we have... Most large organizations have a level one, level two, level three type of help desk.   [00:12:38.140] - Todd Kackley And as questions go from level one to level two, and level two to level three, the cost of that answer continues to get higher. So bringing the information and the ability to solve that person's question closer to level one, or maybe not even needing level one at all, if you're bringing it to the user, it And yourself, most people that I know, when you have a general household issue, you go to YouTube. How do I solve this? How do I fix this? And before you call the service technician, everything, you try to figure out. And I think users are more inclined to do that if they have access to the right information at their fingertips, and it's useful and current and timely. So I think those are really applicable use cases.   [00:13:30.620] - Mustansir Saifuddin No, I think for sure, what I'm hearing from you is time to delivery, right? And the example you use of YouTube is so real. Every day we do this, we look up things and we are trying to find things. How can we apply the same approach in a business scenario, in an organization which has got all these different levels of teams and support systems in place? The time to delivery to a customer, either internal or external, makes a lot of sense. I And this whole use case, especially when you talk about what Gen AI can do, seems like it's just helping get to the answers much faster than we ever comprehend it in the past.   [00:14:13.560] - Todd Kackley I agree. I do think it's going to transform how knowledge workers and beyond that, even the example of the shop floor of workers that we're having, the maintenance technicians, they're very excited because if you think about it, we have a... Most organizations have a challenge around keeping talent and skills and the continued evolution of having to provide them with the training and the knowledge. And the generative AI opportunities that allow us to use content generation for training or just the accessibility to the information levels the field a little bit from somebody that maybe 20, 30 years of experience to somebody that has less. So they all are leveraging the same resource and getting that expert information to help them accelerate their jobs. So I'm excited about that. I think that's going to help, particularly help us bring in the next workforce in the future and prepare them for the skills.   [00:15:25.600] - Mustansir Saifuddin No, totally. I totally agree on that. So taking a little segue over here, on On a personal note, where do you go do your research? What are some of the readings that you're currently doing? Would you like to share?   [00:15:39.140] - Todd Kackley So particularly on the topic of generative AI, there's a lot to stay on top of. I certainly follow most of the leading business journals and tech journals, and stay on top of that. I've got a lot of flags in my search criteria to be able to pop up new things that are coming up, and certainly look for those articles. And I follow several podcasts and tech leaders, spend a lot of time talking to systems integrators as well. And then I have a very large network that I belong to a number of professional organizations with technical leaders, CIOs, and we have a lot of discussions on this topic as well. It's an evolving topic, and I find that not just generative AI, there are several disciplines when leading an information technology organization that one needs to stay on top of. And then I try to find time also to read self-development books, things certainly leadership and books on organizational change and leading large organizations and working across generations. So there are tons of resources. I think the most valued resource is in your peer network, having an opportunity to sit with peers in the same type of role that you have and have those discussions, whether it's a chief information officer, Chief Information Security Officer, CTO, even an analyst in a business function or a technical function, having that ability to work with their peer group and understand what's going on day to day helps them develop their self-awareness and their knowledge of their skills.   [00:17:48.750] - Mustansir Saifuddin Yeah. It seems like your time is filled with all these different areas where you're pulling in the information and making sure that you're applying those your day to day operations as well as your learning that you're going through.   [00:18:05.910] - Todd Kackley I can't profess all of it sticks. I mean, there's probably more content going in that actually I can retain. But it's one of these things I find that having conversations about it and checking your understanding, this gener AI, going back to that quickly, my having to understand how all of this works and feeling comfortable with the solutions that we're looking to bring forward and how those operate safely, securely, and understanding how we explain that to the users and leaders as well. That's a big piece of that, being able to understand the capabilities and technology enough to assure key stakeholders and leaders that we're making the right decisions as Absolutely.   [00:19:01.290] - Mustansir Saifuddin Absolutely. So let's talk about from a Gen AI perspective, right? It is so new. It's a developing area for both business and technology. How do you see leaders such as yourself establishing a data, analytics, and AI infrastructure that is both scalable, well-governed, and at the same time, future-proof? It's a lot of things in one, but I-Yeah.   [00:19:29.970] - Todd Kackley That's a really good question. One of the things that we're still having a discussion on is there's been several years in the data and analytics, and I know you and I go back several years in the data analytics space originally. And organizations have spent a lot of time and money and effort putting together large data lakes or a focus on structured data for the purpose of data and analytics, for the purpose of dashboards, for the purpose of possibly maybe even more impactful data sciences and driving more value out of predictive and prescriptive type of data analysis and so forth. And that's all part of this evolution, I think. And we're still getting our arms around this. There's And maybe I'll just say this, and whether people think I'm right or wrong, we'll let them be the judge of that. But I think there's a Venn diagram here where data sciences and data analytics overlaps with the generative AI, and there's something in the middle of that Venn diagram. But the difference is when you're really focused on the predictive and the prescriptive repeatable model of a data science model where I need this machine learning algorithm to drive a very predictable output, understanding whether or not my machine on the shop floor is performing predictably, and I can identify when it's varying off of its function versus the generative AI type of experience where I need very comprehensive analysis with structured and unstructured data versus the data science, which may be more structured and curated data.   [00:21:40.160] - Todd Kackley I've often described it to people. I see data sciences as I'm looking for the needle in the haystack, and I see generative AI is what's in the haystack? And oh, by the way, there's a needle. So there are two different ways to look at it. I think when it comes to making decisions around the whole data side of this, data governance and data ownership is going to be a key piece of that, and it always has been, because ultimately, neither side works well with bad data. So that's certainly going to be something that's going to continue to drive the discussion. But I think a bigger piece of this is going to change the The way we think about architecting our data, whether or not it needs to be as structured as we've had in the past. We were just having this conversation the other day with our senior leaders in the past to build something like a chatbot or to build something like a very large search engine, you had to spend time creating the database, creating the indexes, creating all the special keys, doing all the tables and everything you to do, and then do all the programming around it.   [00:23:02.920] - Todd Kackley With generative AI, it doesn't matter really what structure your data is in. It's really about the prompt and how you ask the question and interface with the model to get the answer. So I do think we have to make a clearer distinction on what tool sets are used for what purposes, because you can't always use one or the other to solve the same thing. But that's going to be the challenge for technologists as they look at, do I need a data mart? And one of the risks here also When you're dealing with data, this is ultimately replicating all this data over multiple places and paying for it in multiple places and so forth. So you have to think about that. What's the architecture? Does it sit natively in the application and AI works around it. So we'll see. It's still too early to tell, but I think those are things that we have to directionally think about.   [00:24:09.750] - Mustansir Saifuddin Yeah, definitely. I think it's an evolution, and we are just getting into it, finding ourselves right in the middle of it. Great discussion so far. But based on all that we have covered so far, what is that one key takeaway that you want to leave with our listeners today?   [00:24:30.030] - Todd Kackley Well, if we're talking about, since the theme has been largely generative AI, I think the key takeaway is that There may be a few, but I think when you're having the discussion around generative AI, it's important to understand that many organizations have been doing AI for a while. Data sciences is part of that evolution, building an algorithm and building a model and so forth. So I've seen peers in my industry and others, even not in my industry, their immediate reaction was, we've got to shut this genervate eye down or we need to go slowly. And the reality is, I think it's an evolution of what we've been normally doing with It's things like machine learning and algorithms and so forth. And it's something that regardless of whether or not, and I'm finding here, regardless of whether or not you have a position on to go fast and forward or to be more risk averse and hold back, the users are going to find a way to use this capability. And that's probably the big message here. If you're a technologist listening to this and you think you've got ChatGPT blocked or you're shutting down and saying, We're going to go slow.   [00:26:05.320] - Todd Kackley Trust me, your users are finding a way to use this technology to help them with their jobs. And you're going to have to figure out how to make it part of your business processes going forward in a secure manner that meets the requirements of the business and the need. And and embrace it because it's not going to go away.   [00:26:34.360] - Mustansir Saifuddin Thanks for listening to Tech-Driven Business brought to you by Innovative Solution Partners. Todd shared valuable insights on how organizations can transform business with generative AI. His main takeaway, Gen AI is here to stay. If you are a technologist, know that users are finding a way to use this technology to help them with their jobs. We would love to hear from you. Continue the conversation by connecting with me on LinkedIn or Twitter. Learn more about Innovative Solution Partners and schedule a free consultation by visiting isolutionpartners.com. Never miss a podcast by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Information is in the show notes.

Welcome to your weekly General Aviation news update, and this week we have 3 stories for you; First hydrogen electric fuel cell airplane in France, Textron pauses orders for Bonanzas and Barons, and the EAA wants the piper AD rescinded. First up this week is a light sport demonstrator aircraft that uses a Hydrogen Electric propulsion system. Beyond Aero announced this week that they flew their demonstrator, called “Bleriot”, in early January. The Bleriot completed 10 takeoffs and landings over six weeks to validate the 85 kW propulsion system. The electric motor was powered using 1/3 battery power and 2/3 gaseous hydrogen, compressed in three tanks to nearly 5000 PSI. Beyond Aero hops to create electric business aircraft with hydrogen propulsion systems with in the decade. We'll keep you updated when we see more. https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/france-marks-first-crewed-hydrogen-electric-flight/?MailingID=%CAMPAIGNID%&utm_campaign=avwebflash&utm_medium=newsletter Next up this week is Textron, who confirmed they are not currently taking orders for new Beech Bonanzas or Barons. Textron hasn't detailed why there is a pause in orders nor when they may resume accepting them. The company said in a statement ““To ensure the best experience for our customers throughout every stage of their ownership journey, Textron Aviation has temporarily suspended additions to the order book for the Beechcraft Bonanza,” We'll keep you updated when we see more about these aircraft. https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/textron-pauses-orders-for-bonanzas-barons/ Last up this week is the EAA, who is pushing back on the Airworthiness directive for 31,000 high-wing pipers. The AD was implemented due to incidents on a PA-12 and a PA-14 which resulted in deformed rudders. Both incident aircraft had been modified with after market engines and aftermarket tail beacons. The EAA says the AD is “flawed in regulatory process, scope, and requirements” and continues to say later that at current production and supply rates, retrofitting all 31,000 aircraft would take 75 years. We'll keep you updated if we see anything else about this! https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/eaa-wants-piper-rudder-ad-rescinded/ Alright, that's it! Have a great week and we'll see you next week.

Most of us have experienced sales ‘tactics', and likely we've either recoiled against them and scarpered (physically or digitally), or have gone ahead with our needed purchase, even though a little bit of shine has worn off the relationship with the person that used them on us. Our experiences have made us sceptical of anyone with something to sell, and allergic to feeling ‘salesy' ourselves.  But whether we like it or not, we're all in the business of selling something to someone, whether that's ourselves as a speaker, our book to a reader, or our products and services to clients and customers. So … I guess that means you have to ‘suck it up' and jump on the soft and hard sell bandwagon if you want to succeed. Well no … you don't.  That's because there is another way that will likely yield you more reward in sales and personal satisfaction than anything you've come across before. And that new approach is called Karmic Selling created by my guest Stan Gwizdak. Stan Gwizdak is CEO of The Kormac Group, a results-driven management consulting firm that embodies his clean heart and commitment to serving others. As a chief executive and Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Stan has spent more than 30 years leading business transformations at General Electric, BAE Systems, Honeywell, Textron, Aurora Capital, Goodyear Tire and Rubber, and more. Stan is here today to talk about Karmic Selling and the successes and failures that helped him design his system and grow his company. Whether you're a speaker, sales executive, entrepreneur, you'll discover why when you do good, even more good will come your way.   What you'll discover: Why Stan believes that the traditional approach to sales needs to change.  What made Stan leave a company just before he was due to take the top job. How he approached getting clients for his company without having a sales background. How he took a one man band to a business competing with the big consultancies. The problem that Karmic Selling solves for individuals and companies. The three biggest mistakes people and companies are making around this problem at the moment. The key ingredients of the Karmic Selling System and how it counters those mistakes. The first few steps you should take if you want to get started using the karmic Selling philosophy and system. How Stan is using speaking in business and to promote his book.   All things Stan: www.karmicselling.com www.kormacgroup.com   Books & Resources*: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki    Resources: Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk Get a Powerful Talk Structure - Join the Masterclass Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   Share this show on X, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)  

836: The world of technology is increasingly becoming more and more connected offering valuable data to enterprises offering such products. At Textron, this data provides critical insight into product usage and allows the company to offer true value-added services to its customers. On this episode of Technovation, Global CIO Todd Kackley explains how he has built a better-connected business and aligned the IT function that reports to him. He discusses the collaboration between the Divisional CIOs, ascending to the Global CIO post, and the North Star Strategy he follows to foster this alignment. Todd also talks about the technology he uses including the adoption of generative AI tools, the advantages of digital twins, and the necessity of connected products. Finally, Todd covers his talent strategy, succession planning, and the trends in technology that are on his radar for the future.

836: The world of technology is increasingly becoming more and more connected offering valuable data to enterprises offering such products. At Textron, this data provides critical insight into product usage and allows the company to offer true value-added services to its customers. On this episode of Technovation, Global CIO Todd Kackley explains how he has built a better-connected business and aligned the IT function that reports to him. He discusses the collaboration between the Divisional CIOs, ascending to the Global CIO post, and the North Star Strategy he follows to foster this alignment. Todd also talks about the technology he uses including the adoption of generative AI tools, the advantages of digital twins, and the necessity of connected products. Finally, Todd covers his talent strategy, succession planning, and the trends in technology that are on his radar for the future.

Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Nick Usborne as our guest. Our connection dates back to a previous podcast where we delved into conversational copywriting. Today, our focus shifts to the captivating realm of AI in copywriting.Guest Introduction - Nick UsborneNick Usborne is a seasoned copywriter with over 40 years of experience. Since 1979, copywriting offline and then online, he has worked with dozens of major companies, including:Citibank, Apple, Chrysler, Franklin Mint, TV Guide, Diners Club International, J. Paul Getty Trust, MSN.com, Technogym, Encyclopedia Britannica, New York Times, Country Financial, Adorama, Reuters, WebEx, the U.S. Navy and others.He has spoken at numerous online marketing conferences and conducted in-house seminars and training sessions for many companies, including: Yahoo!, Intuit, Walt Disney Attractions, Association of American Publishers, Novartis Pharma, John Deere, National Cancer Institute, Merck & Co., Textron, and the Information Technology Media Advisory Council..As a business consultant for online entrepreneurs, I deeply appreciate Nick's commitment to connecting with the human side of his audience. His expertise in conversational copywriting and emotional intelligence has been transformative. Nick transitioned from corporate training to providing individual-focused courses and is now embracing AI, particularly ChatGPT, to accelerate his copywriting.The Role Of AI In Copywriting: Key TakeawaysEvolution Of Copywriting:We explore the evolution from hard-selling to conversational copywriting, emphasizing genuine connections with the audience.Introduction To AI In Copywriting:Nick spotlights ChatGPT as a game-changing AI tool, delving into its profound impact on transforming the copywriting landscape.The Role Of AI In Copywriting:Our conversation underscores that while AI enhances efficiency, it won't replace emotional intelligence. We stress the importance of combining AI with emotional intelligence for impactful and authentic copy.Adapting To Change:Emphasizing the significance of adapting to technological changes, especially the rise of AI, I encourage fellow online business owners to embrace and learn about these tools to stay relevant.Future-Proof Copywriting:Nick shares insights on future-proofing copywriting by seamlessly integrating AI and emotional intelligence. We recognize the unique value humans bring – the ability to infuse emotion into content.Example Of Human Touch:Sharing a real-life example, we discuss the irreplaceable human touch, such as forgetting a friend's name at a conference. We highlight how personal experiences and emotions add depth to copy that AI cannot replicate.Empathy In Copywriting:Nick and I identify emotional intelligence, specifically empathy, as a crucial element for creating a compelling and relatable copy. We emphasize the importance of maintaining a human touch in the age of AI.Key Quotes"AI plus emotional intelligence: that's the future of copywriting.""It'll be the death of the lazy copywriter.""Take AI and layer it with emotional intelligence."Resources MentionedNick's website: https://nickusborne.com Connect with Nick on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.usborne Subscribe to Nick's newsletter: https://nickusborne.com/newsletter Get my free guide: Fill Your Programs, Courses & Memberships Like...

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of the independent equity research firm Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic Advisory consultancy, join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the week on world markets, Wall Street's view of the US defense spending outlook as lawmakers work toward a budget deal, Germany's rearmament drive, Rolls-Royce's capital markets day and plans to exit electric propulsion, big week for Boeing as 787 deliveries to China are to resume and P-8 Poseidon win in Canada, but the company is eliminated from USAF contest to replace E-4B “doomsday” nuclear command and control planes, more change at Spirit AeroSystems as Textron cuts workforce, and worries over the safety of America's air traffic control system.

On this week's Industrial Talk we're onsite at Xcelerate 23 in Orlando, FL and talking to Will Rogers, Maintenance Manager at Able Aerospace about "Maintenance and Asset Management in Action".  Summary of our conversation: Industrial IoT security and email usage in the workplace. 0:00 Palo Alto Networks offers industrial IoT security solutions with ROI and complexity reduction. Scott MacKenzie and an unnamed speaker discuss email usage at Abel Aerospace. Improving facilities management software and reporting structure. 3:30 The speaker is interested in improving their facilities engineering management skills and learning about new features in x5. MacKenzie and Will discuss the limitations of Excel spreadsheets and the importance of reporting structure in making better decisions. Aerospace MRO services and quality control. 7:19 Able Aerospace repairs and modifies aircraft parts for customers, ensuring quality through non-destructive testing and in-house capabilities. Able Aerospace Services has been in the aerospace industry for 40 years, growing from a privately held plating shop to a global company acquired by Textron in 2016. Automation in aerospace industry with Scott MacKenzie. 11:08 Will discusses the increasing use of automation in aerospace manufacturing to improve accuracy and reduce errors. Abell Aerospace installed a FANUC robot to automate a mundane task, reducing workload and improving safety. Will Rogers from Able Aerospace discusses maintenance, reliability, and asset management solutions at Accelerate 2023. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2023. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! WILL ROGERS' CONTACT INFORMATION: Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-c-rogers-35a34647/ Company Website: https://www.ableengineering.com/ PODCAST VIDEO: https://youtu.be/XZh961L0iE8 THE STRATEGIC REASON "WHY YOU NEED TO PODCAST": OTHER GREAT INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES: NEOM: https://www.neom.com/en-us Fictiv: https://www.fictiv.com/ Palo Alto Networks: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/ot-security-tco Palo Alto Networks...

In this episode of the Bruno Brief, Tom Li and Ciara Meyer discuss their reporting on recent arrests and student activism at the Rhode Island School of Design surrounding the school's relationship with Textron.Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or listen via the RSS feed. Send tips and feedback for the next episode to herald@browndailyherald.com. The Bruno Brief is produced in partnership with WBRU.Music Credits:Denzel Sprak: https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/203142 

View the slides and more Recorded November 7 Presented by D. Lynn Kelley, Ph.D. Co-Author of Change Questions: A Playbook for Effective and Lasting Organizational Change The book "Change Questions" unlocks the secrets of sustainable organizational change by asking key questions that deliver a customized approach for change that is just right for your specific initiative and organization. You will be given access to the free digital workbook, which is a fillable PDF that you can save, use, and reuse in your future change activities. After this webinar, you will be able to develop a customized implementation plan for a change initiative that integrates the topics listed below: a. Purpose b. Design, Do, and Improve the Work of the Change c. Capability Building and Employee Engagement d. Management System and Leadership e. Culture Following a career highlighted by leadership roles in engineering, supply chain, and continuous improvement in various industries, Kelley retired from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. Now serving as a senior advisor to BBH Capital Partners, she assists in sourcing, investment evaluation, transaction execution, and providing post-investment oversight to the firm's portfolio companies. At Union Pacific, she was senior vice president of supply chain and continuous improvement. She was also the executive co-owner of the company's innovation program. Before joining Union Pacific, Kelley was vice president of operational excellence, an officer and a member of the executive leadership team at Textron. Kelley holds a PhD in evaluation and research and taught undergraduate and graduate statistics courses. Before becoming a professor, she held the positions of executive vice president and chief operating officer of Doctors Hospital in Detroit.

Register for the webinar D. Lynn Kelley, Ph.D. joins Mark Graban, senior advisor with KaiNexus, to preview her webinar presentation. November 7 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET Presented by D. Lynn Kelley, Ph.D. Co-Author of "Change Questions: A Playbook for Effective and Lasting Organizational Change" The book "Change Questions" unlocks the secrets of sustainable organizational change by asking key questions that deliver a customized approach for change that is just right for your specific initiative and organization. You will be given access to the free digital workbook, which is a fillable PDF that you can save, use, and reuse in your future change activities. After this webinar, you will be able to develop a customized implementation plan for a change initiative that integrates the topics listed below: a. Purpose b. Design, Do, and Improve the Work of the Change c. Capability Building and Employee Engagement d. Management System and Leadership e. Culture Following a career highlighted by leadership roles in engineering, supply chain, and continuous improvement in various industries, Kelley retired from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. Now serving as a senior advisor to BBH Capital Partners, she assists in sourcing, investment evaluation, transaction execution, and providing post-investment oversight to the firm's portfolio companies. At Union Pacific, she was senior vice president of supply chain and continuous improvement. She was also the executive co-owner of the company's innovation program. Before joining Union Pacific, Kelley was vice president of operational excellence, an officer and a member of the executive leadership team at Textron. Kelley holds a PhD in evaluation and research and taught undergraduate and graduate statistics courses. Before becoming a professor, she held the positions of executive vice president and chief operating officer of Doctors Hospital in Detroit.

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of the independent equity research firm Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic Advisory consultancy, join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the week on world markets as the US economy continues to roar; increasing concern that NATO is approaching the bottom of its weapons barrel as Russia's war on Ukraine continues and Israel's needs further strain limited supplies; Lockheed Martin's decision to not pursue next batch of USAF tankers prompting Airbus to press ahead on its own; analysis of third quarter earnings as Boeing, CACI, CAE, Crane, GD, GE, Hexcel, Kongsberg, L3Harris, MTU, Northrop Grumman, RTX, Saab, Safran, Teledyne, and Textron report; Beta Technologies flies it's ALIA all-electric aircraft 2,000 miles from Burlington, Vermont, to Elgin Air Force Base in Florida.

Episode page with video and more Our guest today is D. Lynn Kelley! She is author, with John Shook (who has been a guest here many times), of the new book, Change Questions: A Playbook for Effective and Lasting Organizational Change. Lynn currently serves as a senior advisor to BBH Capital Partners. Following a career highlighted by leadership roles in engineering, supply chain, and continuous improvement in various industries, Kelley retired from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. At Union Pacific, she was senior vice president of supply chain and continuous improvement. She was also the executive co-owner of the company's innovation program. Before joining Union Pacific, Kelley was vice president of operational excellence, an officer and a member of the executive leadership team at Textron. Kelley holds a PhD in evaluation and research and taught undergraduate and graduate statistics courses. Before becoming a professor, she held the positions of executive vice president and chief operating officer of Doctors Hospital in Detroit. The podcast is sponsored by Stiles Associates, now in its 30th year of business. They are the go-to Lean recruiting firm serving the manufacturing, private equity, and healthcare industries. Learn more. This podcast was also brought to you by Arena, a PTC Business. Arena is the proven market leader in Cloud Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) with over 1,400 customers worldwide. Visit the link arenasolutions.com/lean to learn more about how Arena can help speed product releases with one connected system. This podcast is part of the #LeanCommunicators network. 

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of the independent equity research firm Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic Advisory consultancy join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the week on world markets including realization that interest rates may remain high, lingering impact of RTX's geared turbofan announcement on partner MTU and engine user Airbus as well as capacity issues if large numbers of jets are grounded for maintenace, whether the airline industry has too much capacity, whether the “great retirement” of experienced talent during the pandemic is causing program performance problems across the industry and if that experienced talent now at innovative smaller firms can help create a new generation of entrants into the market, NetJet's agreement to order up to 1,500 jets from Textron, implications of parked commercial passenger and cargo aircraft, King Charles III's successful state visit to France and whether it will help improve Anglo-French relations including on defense programs, update on Ukraine war as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks more arms and Kyiv strikes the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, and how ATACMS could change the course of the war if the White House eventually approves the weapon for export.

In this conversation, our host Leslie Morse talks with Dr. Lynn Kelley, PhD about creating an environment ripe for change. During the episode they explore different techniques for being best prepared to lead and engage people during change efforts through the lens of questions that help uncover the different dimensions that need to be considered when working with teams and organizations.   About the Featured Guest Dr. Lynn Kelley, PhD is the author of the book, Change Questions. She has spent her career implementing large-scale change at two Fortune 200 companies (Union Pacific Railroad and Textron), has been a key-note speaker at various international conferences, and has taught the hands-on, one-day Change Questions course to individuals and on-site at companies where organizational change initiatives are addressed.   Follow Lynn on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnkelleychange/)   The Women in Agile community champions inclusion and diversity of thought, regardless of gender, and this podcast is a platform to share new voices and stories with the Agile community and the business world, because we believe that everyone is better off when more, diverse ideas are shared.   Podcast Library: www.womeninagile.org/podcast Women in Agile Org Website: www.womeninagile.org    Connect with us on social media! LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/womeninagile/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/womeninagile/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/womeninagileorg    Please take a moment to rate and review the Women in Agile podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. This is the best way to help us amplify the voices and wisdom of the talented women and allies in our community! Be sure to take a screenshot of your rating and review and post it on social media with the hashtag #womeninagile to help spread the word and continue to elevate Women in Agile.   About our Host Leslie Morse is an agilist at heart. She was leveraging agile practices and appreciating agile principles long before she even knew what they were. Her agile journey officially started in 2010 and she never looked back. Her career has taken many twists and turns. She led a digital marketing start-up in college, was involved with replatforming Lowes.com while they adopted agile practices, provided training and coaching for agile transformation across a wide array of industries, and now serves as a Product Owner for Scrum.org. She is trained in Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC) and has been involved in with Women in Agile since its original inception at Scrum Gathering 2013 in Las Vegas. You can follow Leslie on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliejdotnet).   About our Sponsor Scrum.org is the Home of Scrum, founded in 2009 by Scrum co-creator Ken Schwaber focused on helping people and teams solve complex problems by improving how they work through higher levels of professionalism. Scrum.org provides free online resources, consistent experiential live training, ongoing learning paths, and certification for people with all levels of Scrum knowledge. You can learn more about the organization by visiting www.scrum.org.  

Join host Matt Weitzel in this enlightening episode of "The GSE Podcast" as he travels to Windsor, Connecticut, to visit TLD's North American headquarters. Nestled in a picturesque New England setting, this episode dives deep into the world of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) with industry expert Jeff Barrett.With over five years at TLD and a rich history with Textron, Jeff Barrett shares his unique journey from the automotive and golf sectors to the dynamic realm of GSE. His transition, marked by leadership and innovation, has been instrumental in shaping TLD's vision for the future.The episode is nostalgic as Jeff reminisces about his early days at TLD, highlighting the company's collaboration with Amazon Air. Jeff provides a firsthand account of Amazon Air's meteoric rise in the cargo space from its infancy to its current stature.As the conversation shifts gears, the focus turns to the future of GSE - electrification. Jeff delves into TLD's impressive lineup of electrical products, from baggage tractors to cargo loaders. The highlight? The JET-16 electric bag tractor and the innovative hybrid solutions bridge the gap between traditional and electric GSE.Telemetry, a game-changer in the GSE industry, is also discussed. Jeff elaborates on how TLD's telemetry system, linked with its warranty system, ensures quality and efficiency from the production floor to the tarmac."Electrifying the Future: A GSE Evolution with Jeff Barrett" is a blend of personal narratives, industry insights, and a glimpse into the electrified future of GSE. A must-listen for those keen on understanding the next phase of ground support equipment. Available wherever you get your podcasts! Dive in as we navigate the electrifying journey of GSE with TLD.Xcēd ground Support Equipment Leasing, your trusted partner for GSE solutions, proudly sponsors this episode of The GSE Podcast. Discover Xcēd GSE's unparalleled offerings and their latest inventory at xcedgse.com. Stay tuned and immerse yourself in these captivating discussions, available wherever you get your podcasts!

In our inaugural episode of "The GSE Podcast," join your host, Matt Weitzel, as he reconnects with long-time colleague and friend Brad Compton from Textron GSE. With a shared history spanning over 15 years in the industry, Matt and Brad delve into their treasure trove of experiences, reminiscing about the past while discussing the shifting landscape of Ground Support Equipment (GSE).Their conversation traverses through time and innovation, from the early days of their careers at Textron GSE to the present, bringing fascinating insights and personal anecdotes to the forefront. The duo explores the transformative changes in the industry, examining how advancements in technology and increasing environmental consciousness have reshaped GSE.A highlight of the episode is an exclusive deep dive into Textron GSE's latest breakthrough – the Endurance, their newest electric tractor. Brad provides an inside look at this cutting-edge product, discussing its unique features, capabilities, and the exciting potential it holds for the future of sustainable GSE.This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the evolution of GSE and the exciting innovations paving the way for a greener and more efficient industry. You can tune in for an engaging mix of industry nostalgia, expert insights, and a glimpse into the future of GSE."The GSE Podcast" is sponsored by Xcēd GSE, a leading ground support equipment lessor offering operating leases. Discover more about Xcēd GSE's services and their latest inventory at xcedgse.com. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts for an immersive journey into the world of GSE!

 It seems like a never ending topic. Golf cart or side x side?  But what are the pros and cons of each?  Enter Joey Hill of EZGO golf carts. Joey knows a thing or 2 about the sport, since being introduced to it many years ago by non other than Ricky Marshall Jr.. Joey has been instrumental in sponsoring the NSCA with EZGO. Joey started with trap and skeet, and now a sporting clays shooter, combined with his career at Textron, which makes EZGO and Arctic Cat, as well as UTV's for Bass Pro Shops, he was a perfect guess for this topic.  We cover everything from the cost of each, warranty, towing requirements, storage, versatility, accessories, noise levels, etc. - EZGO - https://ezgo.txtsv.com/personal- Arctic Cat - https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/-  Elite Shotguns - https://elite-shotguns.com- Fiocchi USA - https://fiocchiusa.com- BAREPELT - https://barepelt.com- OtoPro Hearing Service - https://otoprotechnologies.com- RE Ranger - https://www.reranger.com (10% Discount = DEADPAIR)- Dawn Grant -https://dawngrant.com. Dead Pair Promo-  https://dawngrant.com/pages/dead-pair-promo- Rhino Chokes - https://rhinochokes.com- ATLAS TRAPS - https://www.atlastraps.com- White Flyer Targets - https://whiteflyer.com- Vero Beach Clay Shooting - https://verobeachclayshooting.com-  Chad Roberts - email- bpsipro@gmail.com-Dead Pair coffee - https://daltonanddeucellc.com/products/latin-american-blend?selling_plan=688883892541The Dead Pair Podcast - https://thedeadpair.com FACEBOOK- https://www.facebook.com/Thedeadpair. INSTAGRAM- https://www.instagram.com/thedeadpairpodcast/YOUTUBE- https://youtube.com/channel/UCO1ePh4I-2D0EABDbKxEgoQ

Charles Van Vleet is the CIO of Textron, where he manages $10 billion in defined benefit assets and $5 billion of defined contribution assets. Charles joined Textron a decade ago after eight years at the pension fund of United Technologies and is widely respected as one of the most thoughtful and outspoken CIOs in the space. Our conversation covers Charles' background and turns to the objectives of corporate pension funds, Textron's strategic asset allocation, and Charles' creative implementation of value-added opportunities across asset classes. Along the way, he shares a host of opinions about what works and doesn't for institutional investors. Access Stream by AlphaSense Free Trial Learn More​ Follow Ted on Twitter at @tseides or LinkedIn​ Subscribe to the mailing list​ Access Transcript with Premium Membership​