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This week, we return to the CFO journey and discuss how CFOs can drive outperformance in the middle years of their tenure. We're joined by Ankur Agrawal, a partner in our New York office, a leader in our Strategy and Corporate Finance and Healthcare practices, and the leader of our CFO and finance service line in the Americas. Christian Grube is a partner in our Munich office, leader in our Strategy and Corporate Finance practice, and the leader of our CFO and finance service line in Europe. Arun Nayar's career in finance spans more than 40 years. He was the former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Tyco International, the former CFO of global operations at PepsiCo, and he currently sits on the boards of GFL Environmental, Amcor, and Rite Aid. Related insights: Faster, smarter, bolder: How midtenure CFOs shift into a higher gear The seasons of the CFODiscover our latest insights and join more than 92,000 influential professionals who are part of our LinkedIn community: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mckinsey-strategy-&-corporate-finance/See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Special Guest, the legendary, Mr. Herman Bulls, joins our Host, Mr. Gerald Hector on #ItsEasySon! "Herman Bulls is Vice Chairman, Americas, as well as an International Director and the founder of JLL's highly acclaimed Public Institutions Division, which specializes in delivering comprehensive real estate solutions to federal, state and local governments, nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions. Mr. Bulls works with the firm's largest public and corporate clients to devise and implement integrated real estate strategies to lower occupancy costs and increase productivity. During over 35 years at JLL, Mr. Bulls has worked in the areas of development, investment management, asset management, facilities operations and business development/retention. He provides thought leadership and strategic guidance to senior level executives. Mr. Bulls has served as an expert witness on real estate matters in court and testified before Congressional committees on real estate issues. Mr. Bulls co-founded and served as President and CEO of Bulls Capital Partners, a multi-family financing company. Additionally, he founded Bulls Advisory Group, LCC, a management and real estate advisory firm. Prior to joining JLL, Mr. Bulls completed almost 12 years of active-duty service with the United States Army. His last active-duty assignments were working in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Financial Management at the Pentagon and as an Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance at West Point. He has completed the Army's Airborne, Ranger and Command and General Staff College courses and served overseas in the Republic of Korea. He retired as a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves in 2008. Mr. Bulls received a BS degree in engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point and an MBA in finance from Harvard Business School. Mr. Bulls serves on several public, private and not for profit boards. He is Chairman of Fluence Energy (NASDAQ: FLNC) and Vice Chairman of USAA. He is Vice Chairman of the West Point Association of Graduates and serves on the Department of Defense Policy Board. He also serves on the boards of Host Hotels (NASDAQ: HST), Comfort Systems, USA (NYSE: FIX) Collegis Education, the American Red Cross National Board of Governors, the Real Estate Advisory Committee for New York State Teachers' Retirement System. He is director emeritus of the Military Bowl, a NCAA sanctioned football bowl game played in the nation's capital each December. Mr. Bulls former board service includes Tyco International, Exelis, Inc., Computer Sciences Corporation, American Campus Communities, and Rasmussen, Inc. Mr. Bulls has received various awards including: 2023 Alabama Business Hall of Fame Award 2022 Marriott School of Business Brigham Young University International Executive of the Year 2020 Executive Leadership Council Achievement Award 2020 Savoy Magazine Most Influential Black Directors in Corporate America 2018 Savoy Magazine Most Influential Black Directors in Corporate America 2017 USAA National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Top 100 2017 USAA National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Fellow 2015 Morgan State University Apex Award 2009 Washington Business Journal Minority Business Leader Award 2008 Global Real Estate Diversity Conference Trail Blazer Award 2007 Commercial Real Estate News & Commercial Property News National Minority Leader of the Year 2007 African American Real Estate Professionals (AAREP) Passing the Torch Award courtesy of https://www.us.jll.com/en/people/herman-bulls

Show Notes: Dennis Crowley started working for Tyco International in 1996 and spent five years in Europe, spending half his time in Paris and two and a half years in Brussels. This experience was enjoyable as it allowed him to work, sightsee, and travel around Europe.  During his time in Europe, he had the opportunity to visit every country in Europe, including Spain, Italy, the UK, and France. He moved back to Florida, then lived in New England for 25 years before settling just south of Boston. Dennis worked in various divisions at Tyco until 2007, where he worked in their healthcare group, which spun off into Covidien. He spent 12 years doing mergers and acquisitions, and this experience opened his eyes to the exciting developments in the healthcare space, particularly in medical devices. Lifestyle in the US vs. Europe Dennis compares the pace of life in the US and Europe. In the US, you can get what you want when you want it, but, for example, In Paris most shops are usually closed on Sunday. The cultural norms that may not be easily understood by someone new to the country. Dennis shares a few examples of cultural differences in the workplace. Working in Europe can be a transition from class to a job, but it also presents challenges. For example, Italian culture is different from French culture, and while many people may speak multiple languages, to communicate effectively, one must be respectful of their second language and be able to express ideas in clear and appropriate ways. Medical Devices in the Healthcare Industry Dennis finds this field to be an interesting one as there are always problems to be solved and technologies to be developed. In terms of medical devices, the majority of medical devices have been based around surgical procedures, such as abdominal, cardiac, and peripheral surgeries. These opportunities are often focused on general surgery, such as fixing clots, repairing hernias, and C sections. Interaction with physicians and leaders in their field helps in finding companies to build portfolios for a company. He highlights the role of physicians as advisors who often collaborate with engineers and industry professionals to develop new products and address gaps. This collaboration is crucial for addressing the needs of patients and improving efficiency in the healthcare system. Dennis also talks about recent breakthroughs and innovations. He stresses the importance of having a community of physicians who can help address their needs in the marketplace, and  emphasizes the need for companies to have a strong network of physicians who can help develop innovative products that address the needs of their patients and improve the overall quality of care. Mergers and Acquisitions in the Health Industry Dennis highlights the importance of understanding the business and aligning with the company's vision. He discusses the potential of acquiring companies and their trials, such as Given Imaging, which uses a pill cam to take multiple pictures at once. This technology is used for diagnosing bleeding or other issues in the gastrointestinal tract. It is also an alternative to colonoscopy. Dennis explains that an M&A executive spends most of their time analyzing deals and negotiating them, while also working with the company to understand its business, technologies, and strategies. He mentions that there is also a lot of time spent networking and explains how former classmates and friends had played a role in both his business and personal relationships.  Influential Harvard Professors and Courses The conversation turns to Harvard and golf as Dennis talks about his time on the golf team and that he is still in touch with friends made while on the team. He shares how playing golf has facilitated both business and personal relationships. He also discusses the current etiquette around smartphones on the golf course. Timestamps: 02:08 Cultural differences and lifestyle in Europe 07:17 Medical device innovation in surgery and healthcare 12:33 Medical innovation and product development 16:44 Medical technology and acquisitions 22:12 M&A career path, networking, and golf 27:43 Golf etiquette and networking Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-crowley-8130a44/ https://corza.com/leadership/ Featured Non-profit The featured non-profit of this episode is Protect Democracy, recommended by Richard Primus, who reports “Hi, I'm Richard Primus from the class of 1992. The featured nonprofit organization of this episode of the 92 Report, is Protect Democracy. Protect Democracy uses the tools of law and communications to protect the rule of law and constitutional democracy in the United States, at a time when those things are in greater jeopardy than we would have dreamed possible when we graduated from college. I'm proud to have worked with Protect Democracy on a volunteer basis, since it was founded a little more than seven years ago, and also to be a member of its board of advisors, which includes a wonderful group of people.” To learn more about their work, visit https://protectdemocracy.org.

"The DOD is designed to give responsibility down to the lowest level, and that is the complexity that must be solved for. But we are never going to move with speed if we keep it down at the lowest common denominator." - Dana Deasy In this episode of "Building the Base," hosts Lauren Bedula and Hondo Geurts welcome special guest Dana Deasy, former DOD Chief Information Officer with extensive experience in both the private and public service sectors. Dana's distinguished career includes roles as the Global CIO of JP Morgan Chase, CIO at BP, Tyco International, Siemens America, and Rockwell Space Systems. The conversation delves into Dana's journey, from his early career to becoming a global CIO, and his unexpected shift to government service as the DOD CIO.Key Takeaways:Diverse Career Trajectory: Dana's career path highlights the evolution of technology from the mainframe era to the current digital age. His willingness to take on roles with increasing scale and complexity led him to diverse sectors, including finance, energy, and defense.Patriotism and Public Service: Dana's unexpected entry into government service revealed a latent patriotic streak. His experience at the DOD ignited a passion for serving the country, emphasizing the rewards and challenges of working in the public sector.Challenges in Government Transformation: The discussion outlines the challenges of digital transformation in government, focusing on the protracted budgeting process and the complexities of the acquisition process. Dana highlights the need for a more agile approach and draws parallels with the private sector.COVID-19 and Government Agility: The COVID-19 pandemic served as a litmus test for the government's ability to adapt quickly. Dana shares the remarkable achievement of transitioning over a million DOD personnel to remote work in a short timeframe, showcasing the government's agility in crisis situations.Legacy Systems and Modernization Challenges: Legacy systems remain a significant hurdle in the modernization journey. Dana emphasizes the need to balance the autonomy given to individual units with the imperative to move swiftly, calling attention to the ongoing complexity of legacy issues.

Mary Smith is President-Elect of the American Bar Association (ABA), and is the first Native American woman in this role. Mary is an independent board member and former CEO of a $6 billion national healthcare organization, the Indian Health Service. Mary currently serves on the board of PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTCT), a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of medicines that provide benefits to patients with rare disorders. She also serves on the board of HAI Group, a leading member-owned property-casualty insurance company for the affordable housing industry. Mary is also Vice Chair of the VENG Group, a national consulting firm. Earlier in her career, Mary served as an attorney at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, as a senior in-house counsel at Tyco International, and in government, both as Associate Counsel to the President in the White House and as a trial attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice. In her bar association activities, Mary is the immediate past National Secretary of the ABA and a former president of the National Native American Bar Association. She was the first Native American to serve as a commissioner on the ABA's Commission on Women in the Profession, and she has received the ABA Spirit of Excellence award for her trailblazing work on diversity and inclusion. She is also the founder and president of the only national organization that promotes Native American girls in STEM, the Caroline and Ora Smith Foundation. As you move up the leadership ladder, what brought you to the table might make you lunch or cause you to fail. As your legal career progresses, your view of your work is broader and your impact expands. What does it mean to be a leader? What is your leadership style? How do you develop leadership skills. Join Mary Smith, President-Elect of the American Bar Association, to discuss moving into leadership, mistakes along the way, and how to become the best leader you can be.

The growth of a treasury career takes determination, and a supportive boss or mentor can help propel your career to new heights. On this episode of The Treasury Career Corner, we are joined by Francisco De Barros, Assistant Treasurer at Ingersoll Rand. Francisco explains how mentors and managers helped propel his career to new heights and why it's important to push yourself and find growth opportunities in treasury. Plus, he explores the differences between each of his roles, moving abroad and his views on technology in treasury. Francisco is a seasoned treasury and finance professional with experience in trade finance, FX management, cash management and capital markets. After interning at GE Money, Francisco began his career at Tyco International, starting as a Corporate Auditor before progressing to Treasury Manager of Global Liquidity. He later switched to an FP&A Management role before returning to treasury. He joined AbbVie, working in multiple treasury roles until March 2021 when he moved to Assistant Treasurer at Ingersoll Rand. On the podcast we discussed… Francisco's first moves into finance Switching from treasury to FP&A and back How mentors helped push his career forward How treasury teams should use technology The differences between his treasury roles The importance of pushing yourself Looking for opportunities to grow Why mentorship is key to success You can connect with Francisco De Barros on LinkedIn. Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you've recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you're enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here! If you're interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here!

Doug Chia is a corporate governance expert. The National Association of Corporate Directors and the GC Powerlist describe Doug as being among the most influential people in corporate governance. He is a sharp-eyed observer of, and player in, how America's great corporations are run. After a career in corporate America, Doug runs his own consulting firm, Soundboard Governance. Doug is a former Corporate Secretary of Johnson & Johnson, Assistant General Counsel, Corporate of Tyco International, Executive Director of The Conference Board ESG Center and Chair of the Board of the Society for Corporate Governance, president of the Stockholder Relations Society of New York, and a member of the New York Stock Exchange Governance Commission. While he was in college, Doug was an intern at the White House helping write speeches for George Bush Senior. Today he holds fellowships and or teachers at Rutgers Law School, Fordham Law School, the Aspen Institute at the American College of Financial Services.On this episode of Outside In Doug talks with Jon about governance, empowering boards, shareholder resolutions, quasi-governmental corporations and racism.

Catherine S. Neal is a former attorney and an associate professor of business ethics and business law at Northern Kentucky University. She is also the author of Taking Down the Lion, which is the center of attention for this episode. The book explores the fall of Tyco International's CEO and Chairman, Dennis Kozlowski, who was convicted of stealing more than 100 million dollars from the company.For more info about the podcast, go to the episode page and make sure to follow us on Twitter. We love to hear your thoughts on what you like and what we can improve, so please give us your rating and a review. You're also very welcome to tell us about great authors, books, and investors you want to hear on the show. Thank you! /Eddie & Niklas with teamThis episode was recorded on February 8, 2023.—————————————Episode Chapters(00:00) Intro by Eddie & Niklas (00:21) Introduction to Catherine(04:13) Taking Down the Lion(11:18) Dennis Kozlowski (12:57) Why did Catherine write her book?(22:59) The most significant crimes that were committed(30:08) The world is driven by envy, not by greed(41:40) Dennis' inability to manage details (49:05) Being both the CEO and the Chairman (54:24) Was Dennis treated unfairly by the media? (01:01:07) Red flags when it comes to corporate governance (01:15:16) What would Catherine change in the corporate world? (01:19:47) Dennis Kozlowski today(01:24:42) Book recommendations(01:25:22) Final remarks —————————————Books MentionedTaking Down the Lion - Catherine S. Neal The Smartest Guys in the Room - Bethany McLeanMadoff Talks - Jim Campbell—————————————Companies MentionedTyco International Procter & Gamble Intel MetlifeDisneyEnron —————————————More on CatherineWebsite for Taking Down the LionTwitter—————————————About the PodcastIntro episode: https://www.redeye.se/podcast/investing-by-the-books/817383/0-intro-to-investing-by-the-books—————————————What is Investing by the Books?Investing by the Books was founded by Henrik Andersson, Bo Börtemark, Mats Larsson and Michael Persson. It has published hundreds of book reviews in the past 10 years and operates on a non-profit basis. Visit the website: http://www.investingbythebooks.com/Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Investbythebook—————————————What is Redeye?Redeye is a research-centered boutique investment bank from Stockholm. Founded in 1999, Redeye cultivates investors through timeless knowledge, a humble attitude, and a strong focus on quality. Visit the website: https://www.redeye.se/Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Redeye_—————————————DisclaimerNotice that the content in this podcast is not, and shall not be construed as investment advice. This information is meant to be informative and for general purposes only. For full disclaimer, visit Redeye.se

Discover how Jack Chang (Founder and Managing Director of DGP) helps CEO's acquire and sell businesses, why at age 12 he learned the importance of knowing who to ask for help, and when he realized he had a leadership blind spot (15 minute podcast). CEO BLINDSPOTS® PODCAST GUEST: Jack Chang. He is the Founder and Managing Director of DGP Capital, a company that combines industry-focused expertise and over $7 Billion in transaction experience to provide growth-stage companies with tailored investment banking services. Jack has executed over $4 billion in transactions within the energy and industrial sectors, including M&A, Initial Public Offerings, and Private Placements. He holds Series 79, 63 and 82 licenses*. Prior to DGP, Jack was a Director within GE Venture's Oil and Gas Investment team. While at GE Ventures, he focused on technology-enabled midstream, downstream and process industry investments. Prior to GE Ventures, Jack was an Associate Director within UBS' Global Natural Resources Investment Banking group. While at UBS, he executed transactions for upstream, midstream, downstream and oil-field service companies. Before joining UBS, Jack was a member of Tyco International's corporate strategy and business development team. Jack earned his BS in Electrical Engineering and MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. For more information about Jack and DGP Capital; https://www.dgpcapital.com/ CEO Blindspots® Podcast Host: Birgit Kamps. Birgit Kamps is a board member, conflict-resolution advisor, and founder of two companies which includes being a former CEO of an Inc. 500 fastest growing private company and a best company to work for in Texas. In addition, Birgit was speaking 5 languages by the age of 10, and lived in 5 countries with her Dutch parents, prior to becoming an American citizen. This laid the foundation for her ability to quickly understand a company's culture, read people, and identify leadership blind spots. Birgit is also the founder and host of the CEO Blindspots® Podcast. With an audience in 11+ countries and recognition by Spotify for its "biggest listener growth in the USA by 733%", the podcast has become a valuable resource for leaders looking to improve their management skills; https://ceoblindspots.com/podcast/

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Serial CEO POV–Startup Message with Joe DeVivo! This week, your Message Engineer Podcast host, Maureen Shaffer (CEO of Mingletoe LLC), sits down with Joe DeVivo to discuss medical devices, healthcare IT, and messaging. Joe DeVivo shares a multitude of marketing and messaging insights that will drive future success in health IT, and medical devices.Listen now to hear key takeaways, including: How to define “healthcare” todayWhy regulatory and compliance are necessaryThe moral compass at the intersection of information technology and medical devicesThe unique juxtaposition of medical devices and healthtechThe power of patients, aka healthcare consumers, and much, much more!Joe has more than 30 years in the medical device (#medtech) and healthcare IT (#healthIT) space. Most recently, Joe DeVivo was President of the hospital and health system business unit for Teladoc Health. Prior to Teladoc, he was chief executive officer of InTouch Health, which he sold to Teladoc Health for $600 million, consisting of approximately $150 million in cash and $450 million of Teladoc Health common stock in 2020. Prior to that, he served as president, chief executive officer, and director at Angiodynamics. Other leadership roles include global president of Smith & Nephew Orthopedics, as well as VP/GM at U.S. Surgical/Davis, a division of Tyco International's Healthcare Business.Active in industry leadership as well as philanthropy, Mr. DeVivo is a member of the board of AdvaMed, American Telemedicine Association, and St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, raising over $1,000,000 for the benefit of the Hospital.Listen to the full episode on the Message Engineer Podcast everywhere!Watch full video episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhobfgJvoXc3Ex9R6oVFBAFollow Maureen Shaffer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureenashaffer/Follow Joe DeVivo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-devivo/  ______________________________

Today's Leadership Conversation features Dana Deasy, former CIO of the U.S. Department of Defense, and Brian Watson, Principal at CIO Clarity Advisors.  Prior to his service at the Department of Defense -- where he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate, therefore giving him the permanent title of the "Honorable Mr. Deasy" -- he led an illustrious career in the private sector, holding senior leadership positions at JPMorgan Chase, BP, General Motors North America, Tyco International, and Siemens Americas.  Today, Dana will be sharing his unique experience in two intriguing areas for our membership: Switching industries as a CIO, and managing major crises. I know you will enjoy his perspectives and learn some vital lessons for your leadership playbook.  

Eric Pillmore is a finance and corporate governance leader and the General Partner of Amore Limited Partnerships. He is also a board member for several companies and nonprofits, including Vectrus, a leading provider of global service solutions. Before this, Eric was the Senior Advisor for the Deloitte Center for Corporate Governance. Throughout his career, Eric has held executive finance and corporate governance roles for companies such as Tyco International, General Electric, and General Instrument. He also served as a US Navy officer and as an auditor with the Naval Audit Service in Washington, DC. In this episode… The most accomplished leaders are focused on thoughtfulness, creativity, and innovation. For Eric Pillmore, these values helped him adapt to different environments, learn from past mistakes, and transform the companies he worked with. So, how did he do it, and what steps can you take to find the same success? Before getting into corporate governance, Eric began his career as a US Navy officer, where he managed a large group of people at a young age. In that position, Eric received some negative feedback about his harsh deadlines and assignments — and he quickly turned his leadership style around. Now, Eric is here to share his key strategies for becoming an effective leader, from focusing on clarity to building trust. In this week's episode of Level Up, Nick Araco sits down with Eric Pillmore, General Partner of Amore Limited Partnerships, to talk about shaping a great leadership style. Eric shares the lessons he learned from his former roles, the key traits that every leader should possess, and his tips for effectively managing your team — even in times of change. Stay tuned for more!

Through her advice columns, books, and seminars, Dolah Saleh has sought to help others make choices that honor who they are and what they want to accomplish. Ms. Saleh is an educator, lecturer, and author with more than 20 years of counseling others in making optimal life choices.  Ms. Saleh is the author of a few non-fiction books and one commissioned, Dating and the Pursuit of Happiness (DRM Net Inc., 1998), which helped people understand their personality “type” in a relationship and provided practical advice for pursuing a happy, fulfilling love life. Her last book, It IS All About You (Balboa Press, Hay House, 2018), which addresses lifelong questions in the search for meaning.  Dolah's website www.loveinyourlife.com (http://www.loveinyourlife.com) that includes a podcast and provides commentary on career as well as general life reflections. Major corporations have hired Ms. Saleh as a career transition consultant. These companies include Allied Signal, Praxair, American General Life Insurance, Cargill Inc., Carleton Technologies, General Motors, Moog Inc., M & T Bank, Praxair Inc., Tyco International, University of Buffalo and the Xerox Corporation. To assist in her practice, she has used and is certified in various psychological assessment instruments to provide her clients with appropriate guidance toward life-changing decisions.  Key Talking Points: Grieving- experience loss (person, job, business, etc), shock, denial, anger, depression, acceptanceGrieving is not a linear process- goes in and out of all stages of grief Separating yourself from what met your needs that is now gone. What do you do next? Losing a job- grieving about the job and the people they worked with No set grieving timeline- find strength and consider what you can offer to a prospective employer? Networking- most helpful during the grieving processReach out to people for comfort, advice, support and brainstorm next career change Develop a marketing plan for yourself  Always a positive and negative way too look at everything in lifeOpportunity to reevaluate your career- how happy have you been? Is this an opportunity to pursue something else that you would enjoy more? What jobs are related to what you were doing? We all have something to give, you have value, you have worth- what are your talents? What are your strengths and gifts? Self-analysis- sit with someone who knows you/used to work for/colleague/peer and listen to their input  Tony Robbin’s website DISC assessment, Clifton Strengths Finder Test, Birkman Test Support of your spouseLean on them and accept support, don’t hide the loss of job because of ‘failure’ mentality  Acceptance and mobilization- move forwardMeet with someone for coffee, talk about your ideas Resources: Thanks to Dolah Saleh for her contribution to the aftermarket’s premier podcast. Link to the ‘BOOKS‘ page highlighting all books discussed in the podcast library  (https://remarkableresults.biz/books/) . Leaders are readers. Listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Podchaser and many more. (https://remarkableresults.biz/listen/) Find every podcast episode (https://remarkableresults.biz/episodes/) . Every episode segmented by Series (https://remarkableresults.biz/series/) . Key Word Search (https://remarkableresults.biz/tag-cloud/) . Love what we do? Buy Carm a cup of coffee (https://remarkableresults.biz/coffee/) . Be socially involved and in touch with the show: Email (mailto:carm@remarkableresults.biz) Join the Ecosystem - Subscribe to the INSIDER NEWSLETTER HERE. (https://remarkableresults.biz/insider/) Buy Carm a Cup of Coffee  (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm) NAPA AutoCare’s PROimage program makes it easy for you to make the most of the NAPA brand. A PROimage upgrade lets you...

Trevor Faure is an author, lawyer, and CEO of Smarter Law Solutions. He consults and advises law firms, legal departments, and other legal service providers on strategy, performance improvement, efficiency, business development, operational transformation, technology, talent management, financial and fee structuring.Faure has been a senior lawyer inside global giants at times of existential change and challenge, including Ernst & Young, Tyco International, Dell and Apple.

Trevor Faure is an author, lawyer, and CEO of Smarter Law Solutions. He consults and advises law firms, legal departments, and other legal service providers on strategy, performance improvement, efficiency, business development, operational transformation, technology, talent management, financial and fee structuring.Faure has been a senior lawyer inside global giants at times of existential change and challenge, including Ernst & Young, Tyco International, Dell and Apple.

Known as “The Landing Expert,” Alex helps his clients land new positions and get promotions through effective interviewing.Before his career pivot to career coach, he was in leadership roles at Honeywell, Sanofi and Tyco International. For the last 13 years, Alex has helped more than 900 clients ranging from managers to CEOs in a variety of industries.He blogs, conducts workshops and presentations on interviewing, resumes, LinkedIn, Value Proposition, Personal Branding. He also publishes The Landing Expert List, a free directory of job-search networking groups.LEARN MORE: Landingexpert.com | Linkedin.com/in/alexfreund-interviewcoach/Resume Storyteller with Virginia Francohttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/resume-storyteller-with-virginia-franco/

Known as “The Landing Expert,” Alex helps his clients land new positions and get promotions through effective interviewing.Before his career pivot to career coach, he was in leadership roles at Honeywell, Sanofi and Tyco International. For the last 13 years, Alex has helped more than 900 clients ranging from managers to CEOs in a variety of industries.He blogs, conducts workshops and presentations on interviewing, resumes, LinkedIn, Value Proposition, Personal Branding. He also publishes The Landing Expert List, a free directory of job-search networking groups.LEARN MORE: Landingexpert.com | Linkedin.com/in/alexfreund-interviewcoach/Resume Storyteller with Virginia Francohttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/resume-storyteller-with-virginia-franco/

In today’s show, we interview Chris O’Rourke, Vice President of Sales and Business Development at UCIT/Stealth Monitoring. Chris reveals how you can script extraordinary success stories by fulfilling the needs of emerging needs in the market. This show starts with Chis recalling his life as a teenager. Before joining Student Works, Chris had a particularly difficult time enrolling into university. Because his family could not afford to finance his education, Chris started assembling and delivering furniture for one year to save up. This is how Chris financed his first year of education. However, at the end of the first year, when he was again on the verge of running out of money, Chris discovered the Student Works program. How was Chris’s experience at Student Works? Apart from the money aspect, Chris shares how the program allowed him to network with amazing individuals. Next, Chris shares some interesting details about the painting business. Listeners will learn how Chris was awarded a $300,000 contract from Canada Waste Management. In this segment of the show, listeners will learn the importance of grit and persistence. After Student Works, Chis transitioned to a managerial role at the electronics major, Canon. Leveraging his Student Works experience, Chris shares how he was able to become the top performer across North America. What followed was a string of huge successes for Chris. Chris worked as Territory Manager at Tyco International where he saw sales grow from a paltry $300,000 to $26 million in a short period. As VP of Sales and Business Development, Chris repeated this feat at Installation Services Organization. Here sales more than doubled from $22 million to $48 million in just three and a half years. His current track record as Vice President of Sales and Business Development at UCIT/Stealth Monitoring has been even more impressive. In this segment of the show, listeners will learn about the fast-evolving security business. Chris’s organization relies on video analytics and AI to provide security services at a fraction of a cost. Presence in the sunrise sector has allowed Chris to grow his employee base from 25 to 700. Meanwhile, valuations have also ratcheted from $14 million to $175. In this segment, Chris shares some strategic business decisions that he was made in recent times. Towards the end of the show, Chris has some excellent advice for aspiring and new entrepreneurs. Specifically, we talk about the need to develop emotional intelligence and humility. Tune in for some excellent insights!   Resources:  Student Works  Chris Thomson LinkedIn

Patrick Sobalvarro is the Co-Founder and CEO of Veo Robotics, a company that creates the brains for superhuman industrial robots.Patrick has more than twenty-five years of experience in computer vision, robotics, and industrial automation. Prior to founding Veo Robotics, he was the first Entrepreneur in Residence at Siemens Venture Capital. Patrick was also President of Rethink Robotics, creators of collaborative manufacturing robots, and founded and led the computer vision startup IntelliVid to its acquisition by Tyco International.Originally trained as a computer scientist, Patrick holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Computer Science from MIT. I was impressed with how Patrick was able to explain the nuances of what he does to someone outside the industry like myself. He is humble and knowledgeable which makes him a great teacher. In this episode we talk about how robots are similar to the plow-horse from the early 20th century, how Tesla automated their factory too much leading to disastrous results, computer vision, A.I., what he looks for in new-hires, and his No-Jerks policy. In this episode, we talk about in order:Insights from computer vision in stores (min. 5:30)What defines a robot? (min. 9:30)Industrial robotics overview (min. 14:15)Tesla overreaching (min. 19:30) Handoff between robots and humans (min. 24:30)Removing robots from their cages (min. 33:00)The "Moses Vest" (min. 37:45)Computer vision (min. 39:00)Computing power required (min. 40:30) AI/machine learning  (min. 42:00)Future of industry (min. 47:15)As CEO what qualities he looks for in new-hires (min. 49:45)No-Jerks Policy (min 51:30) Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Check out all the interviews at https://www.professionalsplaybook.comInstagram-- @justinfighterpilotFacebook--@justinfighterpilot

Shelley Stewart is the Vice President of Sourcing and Logistics and the Chief Procurement Officer at the DuPont Company, delivering a portfolio of products and solutions in more than 90 countries. Before joining DuPont, Shelley was Senior Vice President of Operational Excellence and Chief Procurement Officer at Tyco International. In this episode, Shelley speaks about the inspirations and role models that shaped his journey and his leadership insights. He frames the importance of learning outside of his comfort zone and how his network of peers, colleagues, and friends opened critical opportunities for him. Shelley offers that you should never let your aspirations control you. Instead, it is for you to manage your aspirations, while focusing on servant leadership, and on becoming the best you can be in whatever you do. 02:23 - Aviv’s first meeting with Shelley 03:32 - What is Shelley working on now 05:12 - How did Shelley approach the challenge of the Dow-DuPont merger 07:04 - Some of the big lessons Shelley has implemented to work effectively through conflict 10:00 – Why reframing the conversation is so important 13:35 - What inspired Shelley when he was growing up and his childhood neighborhood as a village 16:01 - Shelley’s journey to getting his first job 19:48 - Biggest lessons Shelley learned through his 19-year career working for United Technologies 21:13 - Working with the Israeli air force 22:43 - Learning outside of his comfort zone 23:53 - Transitioning from United Technologies to Tyco 26:41 - Working with a vast network of people leads to opportunities 28:29 - Giving back to the community 29:23 - What shaped Shelley’s leadership philosophy and the shift from doing to leading 35:15 - Looking for intellectual curiosity in others 37:58 - Shelley’s father mentored people and how that influence Shelley 39:41 - Coaching advice Shelley gives to people early in their career 41:58 - What provides Shelley with the greatest sense of pride 43:08 - Parting wisdom Shelley would like to share FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf41

With significant differences from marketing to consumers, B2B branding is a unique and interesting challenge for organizations across the globe. Having served as a senior executive at three best-in-class multinational companies: Aramark, Tyco International and CHEP (Brambles Ltd), Jason Rabbino shares his insights on how to build strong brands in the B2B world. If you […] The post B2B Branding – Jason Rabbino, CEO of Saberhawk Growth Partners appeared first on Finch Brands.

The Evaluation, in Prong 10, Third Part Management asks, “What was the business rationale for the use of the third party in question?” This question is one of the most basic tools to operationalize your compliance program and should form the basis of your third-party risk management process.  It is common sense that you should have a business rationale to hire or use a third party. If that third party is in the sales chain of your international business it is important to understand why you need to have that specific third party representing your company. This concept is enshrined in the 2012 FCPA Guidance, which says “companies should have an understanding of the business rationale for including the third party in the transaction. Among other things, the company should understand the role of and need for the third party and ensure that the contract terms specifically describe the ser­vices to be performed.”  The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) also considers a business rationale to be an important part of any best practices anti-corruption compliance regime. Clarissa Balmaseda, a special agent in charge of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) criminal investigation, speaking at a presentation, said that the lack of business rationale to be a Red Flag, indeed the IRS views such lack of business rationale as possible indicia of corruption. With the Department of Justice; Securities and Exchange Commission and IRS all noting the importance of a business rationale, it is clear this is something you should use to operationalize your compliance program.  But the business rationale also provides your company the opportunity to help drive compliance into the fabric of your everyday operations. This is done by requiring the employee who prepares the business rationale to be the Business Sponsor of that third party. The Business Sponsor can provide the most direct means of communication to the third party and can be the point of contact for compliance issues. Tyco International takes this approach in its Seven Step Process for Third Party Qualification. Tyco breaks the first step into two parts, which include:  Business Sponsor - Initially identify a business sponsor or primary contact for the third party within your company. This requires not only business unit buy-in but business unit accountability for the business relationship and puts the onus on each stakeholder to more fully operationalize this portion of your compliance program. Business Rationale - The Business Sponsor should then articulate a commercial reason to initiate or continue to work with the third party. You need to determine how this third party will fit into your company’s value chain and whether they will become a strategic partner or will they be involved in a one-off only transaction?  What should go into your Business Rationale? At the most basic level, you should craft a document, which works for both you as the compliance practitioner and the business folks in your company. There are some basic concepts which include the following. You need the name and contact information for both the Business Sponsor and the proposed third party. You need to inquire into how the Business Sponsor came to know about the third party because it is Red Flag is a customer or government representative points you towards a specific third party. You should inquire into what services the third party will perform for your company, the length of time and compensation rate for the third party. You will also need an explanation of why this specific third party should be used as opposed to an existing or other third party, is such were considered. All this information should be written down and then signed by the Business Sponsor.  Another way to think about this issue is by considering the competence of foreign business partner to provide services to your organization. Such considerations include a review of the qualifications of the third-party candidate for subject matter expertise, the resources to perform the services for which they are being considered and the third party’s expected activities for your company.  More detailed inquiries include requiring the relevant business unit which desires to obtain the services of any third party to provide you with a business rationale including current opportunities in territory, how the candidate was identified and why no currently existing third party relationships can provide the requested services. Your next inquiry should focus on the terms of the engagement, including the commission rate, the term of the agreement, what territory may be covered by the agreement and if such relationship will be exclusive.  Remember, the purpose of the Business Rationale is to document the satisfactoriness of the business case to retain a third party.  The Business Rationale should be included in the compliance review file assembled on every third party at the time of initial certification and again if the third-party relationship is renewed. As explained by the Tom Fox Mantra for compliance, this means Document Document Document.    Three Key Takeaways You should always have a business reason for using a third party which is articulated by the business folks, not compliance. A Business Sponsor is the key relationship going forward in operationalizing your compliance program through the life of the third-party relationship with your company. Always remember to Document Document Document.  This month’s podcast series is sponsored by Opus. Opus helps free your business from the complexity and uncertainty of managing the risks associated with your customers, vendors, and third parties. By combining the most innovative Third-Party Risk Management and Know Your Customer Compliance SaaS platforms with unparalleled data solutions, Opus turns information into action so your business can thrive. Opus solutions include Hiperos ABAC Accelerator, the leading platform for third party risk management. To learn more, go to www.opus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Evaluation, in Prong 10, Third Part Management asks, “What was the business rationale for the use of the third party in question?” This question is one of the most basic tools to operationalize your compliance program and should form the basis of your third party risk management process.  It is common sense that you should have a business rationale to hire or use a third party. If that third party is in the sales chain of your international business it is important to understand why you need to have a particular third party representing your company. This concept is enshrined in the FCPA Guidance, which says “companies should have an understanding of the business rationale for including the third party in the transaction. Among other things, the company should understand the role of and need for the third party and ensure that the contract terms specifically describe the ser­vices to be performed.”  The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) also considers a business rationale to be an important part of any best practices anti-corruption compliance regime. Clarissa Balmaseda, a special agent in charge of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) criminal investigation, speaking at a presentation, said that the lack of business rationale to be a Red Flag, indeed the IRS views such lack of business rationale as possible indicia of corruption. With the Department of Justice; Securities and Exchange Commission and IRS all noting the importance of a business rationale, it is clear this is something you should use to operationalize your compliance program.  But the business rationale also provides your company the opportunity to help drive compliance into the fabric of your everyday operations. This is done by requiring the employee who prepares the business rationale to be the Business Sponsor of that third party. The Business Sponsor can provide the most direct means of communication to the third party and can be the point of contact for compliance issues. Tyco International takes this approach in its Seven Step Process for Third Party Qualification. Tyco breaks the first step into two parts, which include:  Business Sponsor - Initially identify a business sponsor or primary contact for the third party within your company. This requires not only business unit buy-in but business unit accountability for the business relationship and puts the onus on each stakeholder to more fully operationalize this portion of your compliance program. Business Rationale - The Business Sponsor should then articulate a commercial reason to initiate or continue to work with the third party. You need to determine how this third party will fit into your company’s value chain and whether they will become a strategic partner or will they be involved in a one-off only transaction? So what should go into your Business Rationale? At the most basic level, you should craft a document, which works for both you as the compliance practitioner and the business folks in your company. There are some basic concepts which include the following. You need the name and contact information for both the Business Sponsor and the proposed third party. You need to inquire into how the Business Sponsor came to know about the third party because it is Red Flag is a customer or government representative points you towards a specific third party. You should inquire into what services the third party will perform for your company, the length of time and compensation rate for the third party. You will also need an explanation of why this specific third party should be used as opposed to an existing or other third party, is such were considered. All this information should be written down and then signed by the Business Sponsor.  Another way to think about this issue is by considering the competence of foreign business partner to provide services to your organization. Such considerations would include a review of the qualifications of the third party candidate for subject matter expertise, the resources to perform the services for which they are being considered and identifying the third party’s expected activities for your company.  More detailed inquiries include requiring the relevant business unit which desires to obtain the services of any third party to provide you with a business rationale including current opportunities in territory, how the candidate was identified and why no currently existing third party relationships can provide the requested services. Your next inquiry should focus on the terms of the engagement, including the commission rate, the term of the agreement, what territory may be covered by the agreement and if such relationship will be exclusive.  Remember, the purpose of the Business Rationale is to document the satisfactoriness of the business case to retain a third party.  The Business Rationale should be included in the compliance review file assembled on every third party at the time of initial certification and again if the third-party relationship is renewed. As explained by the Tom Fox Mantra for compliance, this means Document Document Document.     Three Key Takeaways You should always have a business reason for using a third party which is articulated by the business folks, not compliance. A Business Sponsor is the key relationship going forward in operationalizing your compliance program through the life of the third-party relationship with your company. Always remember to Document Document Document.  This month’s podcast series is sponsored by Oversight Systems, Inc. Oversight’s automated transaction monitoring solution, Insights On Demand for FCPA, operationalizes your compliance program. For more information, go to OversightSystems.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We reflect on Milwaukee Sherman Park unrest and its implications, including the right-wing effort to exploit the situation and the desperate need to get serious about expanding economic opportunity in Milwaukee’s African-American community. We also discuss a Citizen Action revelation that Governor Walker's jobs agency misrepresented job creation in Sherman Park. The panel bats around news that Johnson Controls shareholders approved the company's merger with Tyco International enabling them to dodge $150 million in U.S. taxes and dole out lavish gold parachutes to top executives on our dime. Finally, we dig into the shocking news that one of the nation's largest health insurance corporations is pulling out of ObamaCare in retaliation for the Obama Administration's move to block a proposed mega merger.

Eric Pillmore, former corporate governance SVP at Tyco International Ltd., spoke with Deloitte Advisory’s Mike Kearney about joining Tyco International in 2002 in the wake of fraud and larceny allegations. Faced with addressing short-term issues related to fraud and larceny charges, Pillmore framed the crisis as an opportunity to dig in, establish controls, and make the organization a gold standard in ethics and governance.

Carlyle Group's revision of its deal for Symantec Corp.'s Veritas last week made waves throughout the leveraged buyout industry. Bankers, lawyers and private equity partners are wondering whether other transactions, such as Vista Equity Partners' $6.5 billion acquisition of Solera Holdings Inc., may be rewritten with a lower price. Ropes & Gray partner Steven Rutkovsky explains why the market for deals with a lot of debt has suddenly become somewhat weak. In addition, Bloomberg reporters David Welch and Jennifer Surane take apart Johnson Controls's proposed takeover of Tyco International -- the latest deal that allows a company to shed its U.S. corporate citizenship in search of lower taxes overseas.

As ISIS, al Qaeda and its offshoots, and other groups spread terror across the globe, it is vital to establish a strong framework for the international law and policy of counterterrorism. This includes understandings and cooperation on surveillance, detention, counterterrorism finance, and the law of espionage. These subjects will be addressed by panelists with both real world and academic experience. -- This panel was presented by the American Branch of International Law Association, the International Law Students Association, and the Federalist Society's International & National Security Law Practice Group at the 2015 International Law Weekend at Fordham University School of Law on November 6, 2015. -- Featuring: Prof. Jamil N. Jaffer, Adjunct Professor of Law and Director, Homeland & National Security Law Program at George Mason University School of Law, former Chief Counsel & Senior Advisor at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and former Associate Counsel to President George W. Bush; Mr. Matthew Heiman, Vice President, Chief Compliance and Audit Officer, Tyco International; former Attorney Advisor, U.S. Department of Justice National Security Division; former Legal Advisor, Coalition Provisional Authority, Ministry of Justice, Iraq; Mr. Adam R. Pearlman, Associate Deputy General Counsel, U.S. Department of Defense (appearing in his personal capacity and not as a representative of the Department of Defense); Co-Editor of The American Bar Association's publication The U.S. Intelligence Community Law Sourcebook; and Prof. Peter Margulies, Professor of Law, Roger Williams Law School. Moderator: Mr. Vincent Vitkowsky, Partner, Seiger Gfeller & Laurie LLP, member of the Executive Committee of ABILA, and Chairman of the Federalist Society's International & National Security Law Practice Group.

Trading Block: Stocks fall as ECB, Fed weigh next moves. White says short selling getting her "intense attention." Earnings:   Before the bell today:  Kohls Corporation, Viacom After the bell today:  Applied Materials, Inc., Cisco Systems CSCO - $27.94, ATM Straddle: $1.40 - Approx. 5% Stocks to Watch: Kohls, Advance Auto Parts, Derma Sciences Odd Block: Puts trading in United States Steel Corp. (X), calls trade in Microsoft Corp (MSFT), and puts trade in Atwood Oceanics Inc. (ATW) Listener Mail: Listener questions and comments Question from OptionDummy: Are there any additional nuances with a name reporting earnings on Expiration Friday? Question from Cookie: What is the best online broker for stocks and futures options? Question from Cspell: I'm interested to get OI's thoughts on second order greeks. I don't recall them ever being mentioned on any of your shows before. I don't see too much mentioned about them in general, even in the hinterlands although I have recently seen them talked about on another site and they tout them as the holy grail so to speak. Thanks! Around the Block: Earnings on Friday: J.C. Penney, Tyco International; Nov 12: Jobless Claims, JOLTS and Treasury Budget; Nov 13: PPI, Retail Sales and Consumer Sentiment; on Friday, the Commerce Department reports U.S. retail sales for the month of October, when retail sales likely increased 0.3%.

Trading Block: Stocks fall as ECB, Fed weigh next moves. White says short selling getting her "intense attention." Earnings:   Before the bell today:  Kohls Corporation, Viacom After the bell today:  Applied Materials, Inc., Cisco Systems CSCO - $27.94, ATM Straddle: $1.40 - Approx. 5% Stocks to Watch: Kohls, Advance Auto Parts, Derma Sciences Odd Block: Puts trading in United States Steel Corp. (X), calls trade in Microsoft Corp (MSFT), and puts trade in Atwood Oceanics Inc. (ATW) Listener Mail: Listener questions and comments Question from OptionDummy: Are there any additional nuances with a name reporting earnings on Expiration Friday? Question from Cookie: What is the best online broker for stocks and futures options? Question from Cspell: I'm interested to get OI's thoughts on second order greeks. I don't recall them ever being mentioned on any of your shows before. I don't see too much mentioned about them in general, even in the hinterlands although I have recently seen them talked about on another site and they tout them as the holy grail so to speak. Thanks! Around the Block: Earnings on Friday: J.C. Penney, Tyco International; Nov 12: Jobless Claims, JOLTS and Treasury Budget; Nov 13: PPI, Retail Sales and Consumer Sentiment; on Friday, the Commerce Department reports U.S. retail sales for the month of October, when retail sales likely increased 0.3%.

Option Block 426: Hedging Crude Oil Is Not Rocket Science Trading Block: NASDAQ composite rises above March 2000 record close. Roots of 'flash crash' go back further than you thought at CME. Oil jumps 3 percent, hits 2015 high on Yemen, supply concern. Earnings today include (before the bell): GM, Procter and Gamble, Caterpillar, Dow Chemical, Southwest Airlines, Dunkin Brand Groups; and (after the bell): Google, Microsoft, Starbucks, Amazon, Capital One, E-Trade Financial, Pandora.   Odd Block: Giant put buyer in The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), and calls trade in iShares MSCI Taiwan Index (EWT) Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from Vegan - What oil products do airlines use to hedge their crude exposure? Question from Nick - I have heard markets spend 30% of time trending and 70% of time bracketing. Can I use options to trade both of those environments? Question from Alan - Why is rolling a position so prominent? Is that no just averaging into a losing trade? Question from Evan - For Uncle Mike - I am long the Apple July 130-140 call spread. What do you think about this both for an earnings play, as well as for some longer term bullish exposure to Apple? What are some other bullish strategies you could recommend for a modest ten-point rally over the next three months? Comment from Mark Brant - Great Option Block episode! I got even smarter about options again! The gift that keeps on giving: OIR. Thx!   Around the Block: More earnings. Friday, April 24 - American Airlines, Xerox, Tyco International. Monday, April 27 - Apple, Inc.

Option Block 426: Hedging Crude Oil Is Not Rocket Science Trading Block: NASDAQ composite rises above March 2000 record close. Roots of 'flash crash' go back further than you thought at CME. Oil jumps 3 percent, hits 2015 high on Yemen, supply concern. Earnings today include (before the bell): GM, Procter and Gamble, Caterpillar, Dow Chemical, Southwest Airlines, Dunkin Brand Groups; and (after the bell): Google, Microsoft, Starbucks, Amazon, Capital One, E-Trade Financial, Pandora.   Odd Block: Giant put buyer in The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), and calls trade in iShares MSCI Taiwan Index (EWT) Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from Vegan - What oil products do airlines use to hedge their crude exposure? Question from Nick - I have heard markets spend 30% of time trending and 70% of time bracketing. Can I use options to trade both of those environments? Question from Alan - Why is rolling a position so prominent? Is that no just averaging into a losing trade? Question from Evan - For Uncle Mike - I am long the Apple July 130-140 call spread. What do you think about this both for an earnings play, as well as for some longer term bullish exposure to Apple? What are some other bullish strategies you could recommend for a modest ten-point rally over the next three months? Comment from Mark Brant - Great Option Block episode! I got even smarter about options again! The gift that keeps on giving: OIR. Thx!    Around the Block: More earnings. Friday, April 24 - American Airlines, Xerox, Tyco International. Monday, April 27 - Apple, Inc.

In a career spanning 34 years Edward Breen has faced many difficult situations perhaps none as challenging as his most recent assignment -- CEO of Tyco International -- which he took on when the company was facing bankruptcy. In an interview with Wharton management professor Michael Useem Breen who just stepped down from Tyco talks about the importance of knowing when and how to make the ”bold big decisions ” mentoring and always raising your hand for assignments among other topics. (Video with transcript) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Federal Open Market Committee announced that it's taking a series of steps to give the public a greater understanding of the basis for its interest-rate decisions. In a statement, the FOMC -- charged with formulating U.S. monetary policy -- said it would provide more-timely information about the evolving outlook by releasing its economic projections four times each year, rather than twice as done previously. U.S. businesses built up their inventories modestly in September but sold more goods than they kept. Sales at U.S. businesses rose 0.6% in September, the most in two months, while inventories increased 0.4%. The inventory number is a two-month high. Wholesale prices rose 0.1% in October as food prices rose and energy prices fell. The core producer price index which excludes food and energy costs didn't grow at all. Retail sales grew at a sluggish pace in October as many cash-strapped Americans continue to struggle with higher gas prices, less equity in the home and tighter credit availability. The Commerce Department said total sales rose 0.2 percent last month from a revised gain of 0.7 percent in September. The Mortgage Bankers Association reported that mortgage application filings increased 5.5% last week on a seasonally adjusted basis compared to the prior week, driven by a jump in applications to refinance existing loans. Three states, California, Florida and Ohio, continue to dominate new foreclosure filings, as most of the nation saw increases in the third quarter. Bear Stearns Cos. (BSC) will take a $1.2 billion write-down in the fourth quarter related to weakness in its credit portfolios. In Forex News TodayThe dollar resumed its recent familiar pattern, gaining on the yen but slipping against other major rivals, as risk aversion faded in the shining light of a stock market rally. The dollar extended gains against the yen after data showed U.S. retail sales in October were in line with market expectations while producer price inflation was benign. Japan's low interest rates make the yen a popular currency for carry trades, in which investors borrow lower-yielding funds to buy higher-yielding assets. Such trades are less popular when risk aversion rises. Japan's third-quarter gross domestic product data revealed that the nation's economy grew at a 2.6% annualized rate in the third quarter, but the prior quarter was revised down to a 1.6% contraction from a 1.2% contraction. In China, the yuan fell nearly 0.3% versus the dollar -- its biggest daily drop since China stopped pegging its currency to the greenback in July 2005. The People's Bank of China set its official parity rate for the midpoint of yuan trading, compared with a record high rate the previous trading day. The central bank allows the yuan to trade in a band of 0.5% on either side of its parity rate. In Europe, Sterling pared early gains after the Bank of England?s quarterly inflation report suggested UK interest rates would fall in 2008. And in Canada, Paul Jenkins, senior deputy governor of the Bank of Canada, said a persistently high Canadian dollar could pose a threat to Canadian economic growth and push inflation lower. Jenkins said the rapid and significant decline of the U.S. dollar increased the risk of disorderly adjustments to global imbalances. Scheduled Economic Reports (Thursday)Initial Jobless Claims (Week of Nov 19th), Consumer Price Index (Oct), Philadelphia Fed Index (Nov)In Earnings NewsMacy's Inc. (M) reported a profit of $33 million in the third quarter in contrast to a slim loss a year ago. Daktronics Inc. (DAKT) reported fiscal 2008 second-quarter profit fell 10 percent to miss Wall Street's expectations, hurt by supply chain issues at one of its manufacturing facilities. Regency Energy Partners LP's (RGNC) posted a loss of $12.8 million, compared with $11.3 million a year earlier. Scheduled Earnings Reports (Thursday)JC Penney, Intuit, Agilent Technologies, Franklin Covey, Kohl?s, Starbucks, Tyco InternationalStocks in the NewsEthan Allen Interiors (ETH) said its board increased the company's stock buyback authorization to 2 million shares.Arvin Meritor (ARM) narrowed its quarterly loss on sales flat at $1.6 billion.Eddie Bauer Holdings (EBHI) said its third-quarter loss narrowed to $16.4 million or 54 cents a share.Longs Drugs Stores (LDG) said its board approved the buyback of up to $200 million of shares.

Artemis Holdings are venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, lawyers, consultants, financiers, scientists, and board directors of public and private companies. They are a bridge to the future of the cannabis industry while being mindful of the past. Artemis brings best-in-class companies to you. They believe that a thriving cannabis industry benefits the health and wellness of humanity. They also invest in exceptional teams that have the vision and, with their support, ability to create truly great companies. Into this new world, Sheri L. Orlowitz's 30-plus-year experience as an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, turn-around expert, board director, corporate leader, attorney and former federal prosecutor make her uniquely qualified not only to lead companies in the cannabis industry but to advise regulators and identify best in class cannabis companies. Few can match her track record of success. Sheri has owned and led a dozen very different companies, some acquired from Kodak, Tyco International, and Applied Magnetics, employing over a thousand people and raising $100 million in the process. She has invested in seed and venture capital companies for over 25 years including a payments company acquired by PayPal.