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Struggling to tap into your team's full potential? You know your employees are talented, yet you can't seem to bring the most out of them. Chances are it's because you're not coaching to their Brilliant Differences.   A Brilliant Difference is composed of people's God-given gifts, their talents and strengths, and how they uniquely actualize them to transform the lives of others. It just so happens that the workplace and people's careers are the perfect arenas to live it out.  I think of Brilliant Differences as diamonds; they need pressure and cuts to be realized and utilized with the most value.  That's like your team. They're diamonds. They're valuable. They just aren't fully aware of it yet.  That's where you come in, leader, asking them specific questions to hone and coax their Brilliant Differences, so they can make a meaningful impact, leading your organization to excellence.   From understanding the progression of zones of brilliances, to mitigating the mediocrity trap, to the right series of questions to ask, you'll know exactly how to bring the most out of your people after listening to this episode.  Don't Miss Out! Grab Your Brilliant Difference Coaching Questions  Download Here  Leadership Development Audit  Apply Now  Like What You Listen To?  Share the episode and show with a fellow colleague and podcast listener!  Leave a rating and review. Your feedback is valuable.   Related Episodes  Workplace Coaching vs. Edge Mover's Coaching and Why You Need the Latter     How to Create a Successful Coaching Session: 5 Things You Need to Do     3 Coaching Skills Every Leader Needs—Let's Do LAPs!  Connect Beyond the Podcast for Daily Career Support  Connect with Finka on LinkedIn  Interested in Working with Finka on Your Company's Leadership Skill Development?  Book a Call   

There are three coaching skills you cannot forgo in your leadership and career, and they are LAP:  Listen.  Ask questions.  Pause.  Seems simple enough, right?   Wrong.  Trust me when I say there is an art to executing each of these skills. When done wrong, it can be dismal and tiring. But when done right, it not only fuels your career and leadership, but those of the people in your company!  I'll teach you how to do it the right way. By the end of this Your Brilliant Difference Podcast episode, you'll learn:  Lessons from workplace coaching experiences (from myself and clients).  Why coaching is crucial for workplace success now more than ever.  The difference between the three tiers of listening and how to tap into all.  How to form your coaching questions to be open-ended, strategic-thinking starters.  The power of pausing and when to use it.  You're only one listen away from growing your coaching skills, bringing the most out of yourself and people.  Leadership Development Audit  Apply Now  Like What You Listen To?  Share the episode and show with a fellow colleague and podcast listener!  Leave a rating and review. Your feedback is valuable.   Related Episodes  Workplace Coaching vs. Edge Mover's Coaching and Why You Need the Latter     How to Create a Successful Coaching Session: 5 Things You Need to Do     Connect Beyond the Podcast for Daily Career Support  Connect with Finka on LinkedIn  Interested in Working with Finka on Your Company's Leadership Skill Development?  Book a Call 

What are the elements of a successful workplace coaching session? What makes an employee eager to grow and change vs. stuck in their ways?  I'll answer both questions. Even better? I'll teach you exactly how to facilitate a coaching conversation at work that actually uncovers potential and gets results from your people.   You might think you're already coaching, supporting and mentoring your people through weekly huddles and individual touchpoints, but the truth is, if you aren't doing these five things, you're not actually coaching:  Making space for intentional, strategic thinking Analyzing comfort zones Facilitating the three types of change Developing self-awareness in talent and purpose Designing Edge Moves From knowing the four types of questions to ignite powerful thinking and “aha” moments, to understanding the psychology behind change resistance, you'll have everything you need to start coaching your team successfully.   Share Your Experience!  After listening to this episode, take two minutes and share your own coaching or listening experiences on LinkedIn using the hashtag: #EdgeMoversCoach. Share your biggest episode takeaways and insights and what you'll be bringing back with you to your career.   Mentioned Books  The War of Art by Steven Pressfield  Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn  Breakthrough Coaching by Marcia Reynolds  Leadership Development Audit  Apply Now  Like What You Listen To?  Share the episode and show with a fellow colleague and podcast listener!  Leave a rating and review. Your feedback is valuable.   Related Episodes  Workplace Coaching vs. Edge Mover's Coaching and Why You Need the Latter     Connect Beyond the Podcast for Daily Career Support  Connect with Finka on LinkedIn  Interested in Working with Finka on Your Company's Leadership Skill Development?  Book a Call 

She turned hustle into a $4 billion brand, Emma Grede breaks down how she built Kardashian fashion empires  Emma Grede is the founding partner behind the globally successful brands SKIMS, Good American, and Safely, all launched with the Kardashian family. She is also Chairwoman of The Fifteen Percent Pledge, is a board member at Baby2Baby, and was named one of Forbes ‘Richest Self-Made Women in America'.  She explains:  Growing up in East London, raised by a single mother, and how early hardship forged her fierce independence. Taking on a maternal role from childhood, learning to lead through responsibility, empathy, and survival. Turning rejection, dyslexia, and a lack of qualifications into fuel for building billion-dollar fashion brands. Balancing ambition and motherhood, and the personal toll of leadership, hustle, and hard decisions. Building SKIMS and Good American without fashion training, and the mindset that made it all possible. 00:00 Intro   02:17 Becoming Emma Grede   03:58 Acting as the Mum and Raising My Siblings   06:49 Lacking a Father Figure Growing Up   08:25 Anger Management Tools I Learned   11:06 My Dream Was Always Fashion   12:20 Understanding Money Attachment Styles   14:32 Emma's Recipe to Achieve Anything   17:55 Customer Feedback   19:30 The Importance of Reliable Decision Partners & Mentality Shifts   21:38 Do People Need Mentors to Succeed?   24:06 The One Skill That Made Me an Entrepreneur   26:09 The Three Most Important Words for Career Advancement   27:25 Does Working in an Office Make Employees More Successful?   31:11 Traits of Future Successful People   33:32 Interview Red Flags & Work-Life Balance   39:32 Can You Be Successful and Have Work-Life Balance?   40:58 You Can't Be a Leader and a People Pleaser   43:51 Being Cancelled as a Leader and Public Figure   46:29 Racism and Sexism in the Business Industry   50:56 Dealing With Business Struggles and Crises   53:33 Top 3 Valuable Practices for Founders   55:58 Don't Get Stuck—Keep Fresh Eyes   57:15 Brands Copying Other Brands   01:00:42 Advice for People With Unsupportive Partners   01:02:10 Scheduling Date Night   01:05:45 Meeting Kris Jenner   01:12:05 Pitching to Khloé Kardashian   01:12:43 Turning an Idea Into a Business   01:14:23 Strategies Deployed in Business   01:16:24 Building a Brand Strategy in 2025   01:21:11 First Principles of Business   01:25:59 How to Become the Best Salesperson   01:33:01 Learning How to Fire People   01:37:17 Attracting Top Talent to Your Company   01:39:37 What a Founder Shouldn't Do in Business   01:41:33 Hiring Exceptional People   01:45:42 Prejudices in the Workplace   01:49:09 Why Prejudices Shouldn't Limit Anyone   01:50:39 How to Stop Giving a F***   01:54:16 When Do Successful Women Have Children?   01:56:01 My IVF Journey and Miscarriages   02:00:30 The Taboo Around Surrogacy, Freezing Eggs & Pregnancy   02:04:51 Emma Grede's New Podcast ‘Aspire'   Follow Emma:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emmagrede/?hl=en  Good American - https://www.goodamerican.com/ SKIMS - http://skims.com/ Safely - https://getsafely.com/  Aspire With Emma Grede Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-with-emma-grede/id1811878340 The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://thediary.com/products/one-percent-diary The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://thediary.com/products/the-conversation-cards-2nd-edition Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Think like a CEO - join the 100 CEOs newsletter: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter   Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Workplace coaching has been used for years to garner performance and results from employees...but it only goes so far. Traditional workplace coaching is limiting, and if you really want to see long-term, sustainable growth and development from your team and business, you need to be an Edge Mover's coach.   Where does traditional workplace coaching fall short and what is Edge Mover's coaching? I answer these questions in episode 202, the catalyst of a new podcast series: Edge Mover's Coach.  Coaching is one of the most vital skills needed in the workplace, but it's often done wrong. I know this because I've experienced it first-hand and had to make my own coaching pivots in my career.  But I'll let you in on everything—my coaching success stories, my coaching fails, and why I now practice Edge Mover's coaching—so you can bring the most out of you and your team.  Share Your Experience!  After listening to this episode, take two minutes and share your own coaching experiences on LinkedIn using the hashtag: #EdgeMoversCoach. Share your biggest episode takeaways and insights and what you'll be bringing back with you to your career.   Leadership Development Audit  Apply Now  Like What You Listen To?  Share the episode and show with a fellow colleague and podcast listener!  Leave a rating and review. Your feedback is valuable.   Related Episodes  Stop Talking, Start Coaching  How to Be a Brilliant Coach  Connect Beyond the Podcast for Daily Career Support  Connect with Finka on LinkedIn  Interested in Working with Finka on Your Company's Leadership Skill Development?  Book a Call 

People with executive presence often have charisma, or executive charisma. What is it and how can you establish yours? First off, charisma is your ability to compel people with your charm, inspiring them to understand your message or take action. Sounds pretty close to executive presence, right? But how you actualize and elevate your charisma to fuel your executive presence differs.  You do so by following my simple eight-step CHARISMA framework:  Courage Humility Authenticity Responsiveness Intention Storytelling Mindfulness Articulation Paired with resources below, learn everything you need to know about effectively establishing your executive charisma to elevate your leadership and career.   Executive Charisma Package: CHARISMA Framework + Charisma Self-Assessment Scale  Download Now  Workplace Communication Quiz  Start Now and Find Your Communication Style  Mentioned Research and Books   The Dynamics of Warmth and Competence Judgments, and Their Outcomes in Organizations — Harvard Business School  Presence by Amy Cuddy  Leadership Development Audit  Apply Now  Like What You Listen To?  Share the episode and show with a fellow colleague and podcast listener!  Leave a rating and review. Your feedback is valuable.   Related Episodes  What It Means to Have Executive Presence (+ an Exercise to See Where You're At)  How to “Own a Room”: 3 Executive Presence Primers  Storytelling: Your Executive Presence Secret Weapon  Need More Career Direction and Clarity?  Connect with Finka on LinkedIn  Interested in Working with Finka on Your Company's Leadership Skill Development?  Book a Call 

If you've ever wondered, “How can I have more executive presence?” this episode is for you. Stories have been shared for millennia and are 22x more memorable than facts, yet corporate professionals and employees give it a middle-of-the-pack priority, even though it's a critical key to boosting their executive presence and leadership at work. The priority revelation is based on data from my Career Advancement Forecast (give it a read if you haven't yet).   So, I'm taking storytelling—what's seen as an underrated, nice-to-have skill—from the middle and spotlighting it at the top because you cannot have executive presence and grow in your career and leadership if you don't tell stories.   They connect. They engage. They influence. They persuade.   Today, you'll learn how to become a master storyteller by:  Understanding why storytelling makes all the difference in your career and impact.   Leveraging 4 types of stories you need to have in your executive presence, workplace arsenal.   Knowing what makes a captivating story.   Listening to how one of my clients told a story in a presentation and received critical career feedback of: “must be promoted.”  This is just the beginning of your executive presence, storytelling journey. Uncover your story today and start connecting and influencing important stakeholders and situations.  Leadership Development Audit  Apply Now  Executive Presence Self-Assessment  Download Now  Like What You Listen To?  Share the episode and show with a fellow colleague and podcast listener!  Leave a rating and review. Your feedback is valuable.   Related Episodes  What It Means to Have Executive Presence (+ an Exercise to See Where You're At)  How to “Own a Room”: 3 Executive Presence Primers  Need More Career Direction and Clarity?  Connect with Finka on LinkedIn  Interested in Working with Finka on Your Company's Leadership Skill Development?  Book a Call 

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People with executive presence are often told they know how to “own a room,” igniting engagement and attention without saying a word. But what does this look like and how can you do it too?  Using these three executive presence primers:  Be intentional Define the stakes Bring your Brilliant Difference Owning a room isn't about owning it, but making space for others, which is where intention, stakes, and your Brilliant Difference come into play.  Tune into this new Executive Presence 101 episode and elevate your EP at work.  Leadership Development Audit Apply Now Executive Presence Self-Assessment  Download Now  Discover Your Brilliant Difference   Download Your Brilliant Difference Brainstorm  Like What You Listen To?  Share the episode and show with a fellow colleague and podcast listener!  Leave a rating and review. Your feedback is valuable.   Related Episodes  What It Means to Have Executive Presence (+ an Exercise to See Where You're At)  Need More Career Direction and Clarity?  Download the Finka Inc. Career Advancement Forecast  Connect with Finka on LinkedIn  Interested in Working with Finka on Your Company's Leadership Skill Development?  Book a Call 

It's elusive. People often don't know exactly what it is or looks like. Let's change that. Discover exactly what it means to have executive presence, as well as where yours is right now. This is the start of a new, four-part series: Executive Presence 101.   Executive presence is something you either have or don't. It's an invisible ingredient that enables you to capture attention in a room without uttering a single word but makes people lean in when you do speak, remembering how you made them feel hours afterward.   So it's no surprise that it's often called the “X factor” of leadership, and I'm going to teach you how to harness it. Not only will you understand the three pillars of executive presence, but how to assess where your current levels are at in your career.  Do You Have Executive Presence? Find Out With the Executive Presence Assessment  Download Now  Discover Your Brilliant Difference   Download Your Brilliant Difference Brainstorm  Mentioned Research  Executive presence: what it is and why it's important  The New Rules of Executive Presence  Equipment to Help You Elevate Your Online Executive Presence  Logitech for Creators Blue Yeti USB Microphone   IXTECH Boom Arm - Adjustable 360° Rotatable Microphone Arm  Shure MV7X Microphone   Rode PodMic Cardioid Dynamic Broadcast Microphone   Like What You Listen To?  Share the episode and show with a fellow colleague and podcast listener!  Leave a rating and review. Your feedback is valuable.   Related Episodes  Why is Influence Important in Leadership? Learn From My Doozies   3 No-Nonsense Rules for Influencing Executives and Senior Leaders  5 Communication Styles in the Workplace — Which Do You Speak?  Value-First Centre of Influence Framework: Proven Method to Build Career-Elevating Relationships  Need More Career Direction and Clarity?  Download the Finka Inc. Career Advancement Forecast  Connect with Finka on LinkedIn  Interested in Working with Finka on Your Company's Leadership Skill Development?  Book a Call   

Get Noticed! Send a text.Emily King is connecting overwhelmed professionals with high-calibre family "fixers." She and her business partner met at a software company, and set up FAYE (Family Assistant YayEe). At first, she found the families and the fixers, whom they call advisors. With some revenue, she then went out to raise venture fund capital.Jim and Emily talk about the dual market challenges (ie finding buyers and sellers at the same time), funding, their mistakes and her favourite book:Time Stamps:  •  00:01-02:23: Introducing Faye's concept  •  10:16-12:12: Pricing and value proposition  •  18:36-21:29: Fundraising strategies  •  25:39-29:31: Unexpected learnings and market insights#1 Release Distribution ServiceTell the World about Your Company with e-releases. $130 Off Newsmaker distribution.Buyers Into Loyal Fans With IncentivesGive away free marketing incentives including free hotel nights. LinkedIn Engagement using AIEngage AI use AI to write insightful and relevant comments on LinkedIn™ Repurpose content effortless with AISell transforms audio or video into multiple formats quickly. Import direct YouTube and RSS feeds.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showBe a podcast guest. Share your story.Learn how to get noticed by podcast hosts.Check out the Podcast Guest Blueprint - click the link below.https://academy.theunnoticed.cc/

Are Hidden Tariff Refunds Sitting in Your Company's Blind Spot? In this explosive episode of Simply Trade, host Annik and duty drawback expert Ariana Cox reveal a game-changing strategy that could save your business significant money amid escalating global trade tensions. With Trump's new 25% automobile tariffs and increasing trade fragmentation, businesses are searching for financial lifelines. Enter duty drawback - a powerful yet often overlooked mechanism for recovering import duties, taxes, and fees.

To have influence, you need to tap into the influence of others. You need a centre of influence (COI). Influence is built and nurtured; it's not something you're automatically granted. And the process starts with building your influence network, or what I like to call, your centre of influence.   To grow in your career and leadership, it's essential to surround yourself with the right people. Knowing and working with the right people can bolster your chances of being hired into a new role, getting promoted, getting invited to important conversations, and expanding your network and reach in your industry.   But it starts with giving value.  Concluding the Influence Without Authority series, in this episode I dive into:  What a circle of influence is.  How to identify COIs in your company.  How COIs can help you break through the corporate noise.  3 steps to mapping your COIs.   The 3 types of influencers that will make up your COI.  Methods to add value to your influencers.   By the time you're done listening, you'll know exactly who to turn to and build relationships with, and how to shine in your Brilliant Difference, giving value to those who matter most.    Take the Communication Quiz  Discover Your Workplace Communication Style  Influence Amplifier Blueprint: Apply Essential Influence Rules in Real-Time  Grab Your Blueprint   Like What You Listen To?  Share the episode and show with a fellow colleague and podcast listener!  Leave a rating and review. Your feedback is valuable.   Related Episodes  Why is Influence Important in Leadership? Learn From My Doozies   3 No-Nonsense Rules for Influencing Executives and Senior Leaders  5 Communication Styles in the Workplace — Which Do You Speak?  Need More Career Direction and Clarity?  Download the Finka Inc. Career Advancement Forecast  Connect with Finka on LinkedIn  Interested in Working with Finka on Your Company's Leadership Skill Development?  Book a Call 

Do you know how you think, speak, and make decisions? What about for those you work with? If not, it's no wonder why your brilliant ideas aren't landing with executives and rallying teams together. That's why I'm sharing with you five communication styles in the workplace, so you can:  Communicate more effectively.  Adapt and tailor your message to others' communication preferences.   Elevate your impact and influence.   Using my career experience, I've created five workplace communication styles that are inspired by Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, meaning they're ordered in what people often require the most.   The five communication styles in the workplace include:  Certainty Connection Consequence Confidence Change What do each look like at work and which type is yours? Find out by tuning into this episode and taking my Communication Quiz!  Take the Communication Quiz  Discover Your Workplace Communication Style  Influence Amplifier Blueprint: Apply Essential Influence Rules in Real-Time  Grab Your Blueprint    Like What You Listen To?  Share the episode and show with a fellow colleague and podcast listener!  Leave a rating and review. Your feedback is valuable.   Related Episodes  Why is Influence Important in Leadership? Learn From My Doozies   3 No-Nonsense Rules for Influencing Executives and Senior Leaders  Need More Career Direction and Clarity?  Download the Finka Inc. Career Advancement Forecast  Connect with Finka on LinkedIn  Interested in Working with Finka on Your Company's Leadership Skill Development?  Book a Call     

If your message isn't sticking, it's because you're not doing these three things. I'll teach you exactly what these rules for influencing executives and senior leaders are, so people can buy into your ideas. Every. Time.   Rule 1: Know your audience.  Rule 2: Identify motivators.  Rule 3: Plot the transformation journey.  I've designed this episode as an immersive learning experience so you can see what these rules look like in action right away. Grab your copy of the Influence Amplifier Blueprint, fill it out, and translate the rules into your influence impact at work as I guide you along:   The most powerful yet overlooked aspect of influence.  The three most common influence mistakes and how to mitigate them.  Why you need to know your audience (you cannot skip this step).  The differences between your primary, secondary, and tertiary audience.   How to understand what motivates your audience's decision-making process.   How to plot your audience's transformation journey.  Influence Amplifier Blueprint: Apply the Influence Rules in Real-Time  Grab Your Blueprint Here   Like What You Listen To?  Share the episode and show with a fellow colleague and podcast listener!  Leave a rating and review. Your feedback is valuable.   Related Episodes  Why is Influence Important in Leadership? Learn From My Doozies   Need More Career Direction and Clarity?  Download the Finka Inc. Career Advancement Forecast  Connect with Finka on LinkedIn  Interested in Working with Finka on Your Company's Leadership Skill Development?  Book a Call   

You hear it all the time: you need to have influence at work. But why is influence important in leadership and what does it look like done right and wrong? You get to learn all of that from me. This episode sets the tone for a new series: Influence Without Authority.   No matter your position—manager, executive, president—your title can change but what no one can take away from you is your ability to inspire. Want to persuade senior leaders to agree to an initiative? You need influence. Trying to gain buy-in for a new process? You need influence. Collaborating with team members on cross-functional projects? You need influence.   You get the picture.   If you nodded along to any of these scenarios, you're in the right place. In this episode I'll help you learn:  What influence is and isn't.  Where you may be going wrong with your influence and why your message isn't sticking with your team and leaders.  How having strong influence can amplify your leadership and career.  How not having influence can drain and stall your career.  Why influence matters.  The best-case and worst-case of my own influence scenarios, so you can know what hinders and helps you to effectively influence.   What are you waiting for? Press play and get to the answer of why influence is important in leadership.   Like What You Listen To?  Share the episode and show with a fellow colleague and podcast listener!  Leave a rating and review. Your feedback is valuable.   Related Episodes  Influence Stack Part 1  Influence Stack Part 2  Need More Career Direction and Clarity?  Download the Finka Inc. Career Advancement Forecast  Connect with Finka on LinkedIn  Interested in Working with Finka on Your Company's Leadership Skill Development?  Book a Call 

Geraldine Brooks' latest, Memorial Days, is a deeply personal memoir about the sudden loss of her husband Tony Horowitz. In this beautiful and deeply felt book, Geraldine remembers her husband and honors his legacy and their love. She walks us through the days after his death while simultaneously also taking us through her mourning process. Find out why Memorial Days was important to her survival, and how writing the book helped her and her family deal with the impossible task of grieving. Find books mentioned on The Book Case: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/shop/story/book-case-podcast-reading-list-118433302 Books mentioned in this week's episode: Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks March by Geraldine Brooks Horse by Geraldine Brooks Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks Nine Parts of Desire by Geraldine Brooks After Annie by Anna Quindlen Grief is for People by Sloane Crossley The Light of the World by Elizabeth Alexander A Widow's Story by Joyce Carol Oates I Should Be Extremely Happy in Your Company by Brian Hall Overstory by Richard Powers Gilead by Marilynne Robinson The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Approaching change and trying something new can be downright scary. But what if it didn't have to be? It seems society has conditioned people to make change in one full swoop, immediately, seeking instant gratification, and it's setting up people to fail. Making a big change or trying something new is like going into a polar plunge head-first versus tiptoeing in and getting your body adjusted—it shocks your system.  What I'm saying is, your success of managing change and trying something new all comes down to how you approach change. With the right strategies and the best practices for using Edge Moves (incremental actions that bridge your comfort zone to courage zone), you can handle change with ease, elegance, and even excitement.   I teach you how in this Your Brilliant Difference Podcast episode.   Learn about these 10 strategies to approach change:  The 80/20 rule   Openness to become someone new Repetition Manage your FUDGE energy Anchor in the familiar Focus on skill development Sell the outline Build external support Have a Brilliant Difference project Bring an Edge Move mindset to everything you do  Like What You Listen To?  Share the episode and show with a fellow colleague and podcast listener!  Leave a rating and review. Your feedback is valuable.   Need More Career Direction and Clarity?  Download the Finka Inc. Career Advancement Forecast  Connect with Finka on LinkedIn  Interested in Working with Finka on Your Company's Leadership Skill Development?  Book a Call 

Around 70% of most change initiatives are unsuccessful in organizations around the world. How can we create organizations that have the agility to successfully create real change? Join us as Marco Blankenburgh, International Director of KnowledgeWorkx, shares his insights into how agility has shifted from sports and military roots to a key component in business leadership and development. Together, Marco and Shelley explore the significance of collaborative cultures inspired by sports teams and military units, and the journey of agility's integration into business, especially in project management and software development, while tackling the real challenges of change management in the corporate world.The conversation takes a cultural spin, navigating the complexities of implementing agile methods across diverse global landscapes. Cultural interpretations of agility can vary dramatically—sometimes even clashing with established hierarchical structures and traditional leadership roles. Dive into discussions on what truly defines a healthy organization beyond Western-centric norms, and the impact of different organizational structures on productivity and effectiveness. The episode untangles the assumptions tied to organizational health and their influence on agility implementation across various cultural contexts.In a world where organizations are increasingly global, Intercultural Agility becomes indispensable. Learn from real-world examples how businesses have adapted their processes to respect cultural nuances, ensuring global success. Marco and Shelley discuss the "two spotlights approach" for fostering agile cultures, emphasizing the need for collaboration and creating pockets of success as catalysts for broader cultural change. With insights from John King's book "Tribal Leadership," discover how transitioning from competitive to collaborative modes propels organizations to the "we" level where true agility thrives. Join us to unlock strategies for building agile, culturally aware organizations ready to conquer the global stage.| In this episode, you will learn:   -- About the linguistic and cultural issues that need to be taken into account when developing an agile environment.   -- The role of hierarchy within agile systems: directed vs directive destiny.   -- How to gauge when your organization has 'global DNA' and is ready to take on other geographies.| Learn More about:   -- Global Leadership - How to Become a Culturally Agile Leader   -- How Global is Your Company's DNA? -- Looking for a book to take your cultural agility to the next step, check out the Ultimate Intercultural Question Book brought to you by KnowledgeWorkx.com

Get Noticed! Send a text.Are you an entrepreneur feeling trapped by your business, working endless hours with little time for life? Join Ral West's inspiring journey from running a Hawaiian holiday travel business to becoming a multi-industry success story. Discover how she transformed her company from a struggling start-up to a thriving enterprise sold to Alaska Airlines, and then pivoted through cruise ships and real estate investments.Ral reveals her six critical business principles: systems, leverage, team-building, customer service, performance tracking, and passionate purpose. Her key message? Work on your business, not in it. By creating robust systems and a strong team, entrepreneurs can build businesses that support their lifestyle dreams, not constrain them.Learn how calculated risks, homework, and unwavering belief can turn entrepreneurial challenges into remarkable opportunities for growth and personal fulfilment.Book Recommended: "The E-Myth" by Michael GerberProfits Through PodcastingHelping health-focused entrepreneurs grow their impact and generate sales.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyTurn your ideas into unique productsCreate custom products with your own design!Search the whole Internet's podcastsListen Notes, The Best Podcast Search EngineTest before you invest - with PickFuRun a poll and get in-depth feedback from real people in minutes. Coupon: THEUNNOTICEED#1 Release Distribution ServiceTell the World about Your Company with e-releases. $130 Off Newsmaker distribution.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showBe a podcast guest. Share your story.Learn how to get noticed by podcast hosts.Check out the Podcast Guest Blueprint - click the link below.https://academy.theunnoticed.cc/

A CEO is arrested for turning satellite receivers into DDoS attack weapons, and we journey into the world of bossware and "affective computing" and explore how AI is learning to read our emotions – is this the future of work, or a recipe for dystopia?All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:Korea arrests CEO for adding DDoS feature to satellite receivers - Bleeping Computer.Data on our minds: affective computing at work - IFOW. How Much Does 'Bossware' Really Curb Remote Work Slacking? - Inc. MN8 – 2 Channel EEG Headphones - Emotiv.Commercial EEG Headsets for Enterprises - Emotiv.‘Bossware' computer tracking devices harm workers' wellbeing, says report - The Times.Your Company's Bossware Could Get You in Legal Trouble - 1Password.The Abandoned, Apocalyptic Architecture of One Bold 1970s Retail Chain - Atlas Obscura.Bankrupt - BEST Products Co. - YouTube.Defunct BEST Products Store Architecture Documentary - YouTube.Play Winning Cribbage - Amazon.Cribbage Classic - iOS App Store.Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)Sponsored by:1Password Extended Access Management – Secure every sign-in for every app on every device.BlackBerry - Tune in and empower your team with the knowledge to stay connected, no matter what crisis. Learn more about BlackBerry's critical event management solutions.ThreatLocker - the Zero Trust endpoint protection platform that provides enterprise-level cybersecurity to organizations globally. Start your 30-day free trial today!SUPPORT THE SHOW:Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on

Get Noticed! Send a text.Are you losing potential customers because your website content is text-only? In this episode, Ron Jaworski, co-founder and CEO of Trinity Audio, reveals how businesses can transform their written content into engaging audio experiences. From his "eureka moment" in 2017 whilst trying to listen to an article in his car, Ron developed a solution that now serves Fortune magazine and thousands of other clients.Discover how adding audio players to your website can triple visitor engagement time, boost SEO rankings, and reach the 30% of users who prefer consuming content through audio. Ron shares valuable insights about building a brand through education, leveraging client platforms for organic growth, and maintaining perspective during entrepreneurial ups and downs.Learn how Trinity Audio's plug-and-play solution, supporting over 140 languages and 600 voices, is making the internet more accessible whilst helping businesses engage audiences in new ways.Recommended by Ron: Book: "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse Podcasts: Huberman Lab and Diary of a CEOEveryday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AICan't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify#1 Release Distribution ServiceTell the World about Your Company with e-releases. $130 Off Newsmaker distribution.Buyers Into Loyal Fans With IncentivesGive away free marketing incentives including free hotel nights. LinkedIn Engagement using AIEngage AI use AI to write insightful and relevant comments on LinkedIn™ Publish your book with Piilot AIPIILOT combines advanced technology with human editorial teams to publish and promote your book.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showBe a podcast guest. Share your story.Learn how to get noticed by podcast hosts.Check out the Podcast Guest Blueprint - click the link below.https://academy.theunnoticed.cc/

Welcome friends, to episode 100 of The Company Show.Well, technically we started as the Business Podcast Blueprints show — but it's one RSS Feed, so it counts.100 episodes is a pretty major accomplishment, and as we've approached this milestone, I've been reflecting on all of the different ways having a podcast has changed our business.So what has having a podcast really done for One Stone Creative?Looking BackWe started the show right around the time we developed the Business Podcast Blueprints — hence the original name, and to be completely honest, we did it because I ran out of excuses for why a podcast production agency didn't have a show of their own.I was apprehensive, despite having solid strategy and a truly impeccable team behind me.I'm a behind-the-scenes person. I thrive outside of the spotlight, and being a podcast host was never one of my life's ambitions.But as I tell people all time time, podcasting is awesome for introverts. Just how awesome is something I knew in theory before starting this show, but now, I know in practice.The Company Show has been a vehicle for so much.I've met amazing friends and had opportunities I couldn't have imagined otherwise, and I'm very sure that without it, the Podcasting for Business Conference wouldn't have existed. The first year's lineup was composed almost entirely of podcast guests.It was also our testing ground — we've released different seasons in different formats to learn about what works, and so we could communicate with our clients more effectively about the reality of doing seasons, weekly, and bi-weekly releases.And now that we're at episode 100, it's time for another change.Several, actually.The ChangesWe're taking a hiatus from new episodes for a few months, to re-imagine the show, and decide how, and if we want it to continue, or if it has served its function and lived out its useful existence.Not every podcast is meant to last forever, and there's something else going on that is going to make an impact on our decision about The Company Show.We're starting something new — a new podcast with a brand spanking new RSS feed, which we're going to be releasing early in the new year.It's going to be called the Business Podcast Spotlight and will be a short weekly (or more!) show looking at the different ways different businesses are using podcasts as a channel for marketing and business development.These will be short, focused episodes examining strategy, audience, and outcomes for both existing and soon-to-be-released shows — and always with a focus on what can be improved even more.If you're doing something interesting with a podcast or plan to in the future, I want to talk to you. Head over to PodcastingforBusiness.com/Spotlightapp and tell me about your show.Final ThoughtsI'm excited about this new project and what it might inspire for The Company Show!And I'm also grateful to the wonderful guests I've had here over the years. To my incredible team who has made every episode look and sound incredible and to you, listener, who has been the reason for it all. Thank you.As always, I've been your host, Megan Dougherty, and this show was produced by the Team at One Stone Creative.Wherever we see you next — here on The Company Show, in The Business Podcast Spotlight, or somewhere else, I look forward to it!Until then.Podcasting for Business - The BookIn case you haven't gotten it yet, my book Podcasting for Business: How to Create a Show That Makes a Bottom Line Difference for Your Company, is available now!If you think your podcast should be a little bit more profitable (or a lot more profitable), I highly recommend that you check it out.There's going to be some great information there for you.ResourcesOne Stone Creative | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramOrder the book, Podcasting for BusinessLearn about what other business podcasters are doing:State of Business Podcasting Report 2024

You know what podcasts suck at? Conversions.You know what's amazing for conversions? Email.You know how to turn podcast listeners into people that you can email? A newsletter.A part of podcasting for your business is getting your listeners into a platform where they can click a link to take some action. Sometimes that means doing video. Sometimes it means an active social media presence, and sometimes it means building out your email list, and that's what we're talking about today.Jessica Lackey is a strategy and operations advisor who blends business strategy, practical application, and a human-centric approach to creating sustainable business practices. She's joining me today to talk about whether or not your show needs a newsletter, what kind of content should go onto it, how to differentiate it from your podcast content, and how to see if it's all working.Listen to the episode or read the blog post here: https://podcastingforbusiness.com/99Tune in to the full episode to learn about:Integrating Thought Leadership in Newsletters for Podcast PromotionDetermining the Role of Newsletters in Your Podcast StrategyWhen Podcasts and Newsletters Aren't EssentialThe Right Way to Use Episodes in NewslettersHow to Drive Newsletter Subscribers to Your ShowPodcast Discovery Challenges and the Power of Cross-PromotionWhy Human Touch and Curated Content MatterThe Podcasting for Business Conference is happening next week — get your ticket here!Read the full notes/blog post here: https://podcastingforbusiness.com/99Final ThoughtsI love Jessica's focus on the human connection you're making with listeners.Having a newsletter is just another way to connect with and engage the actual people listening to your show and that is the foundation for everything else.Next week is a special one — it's the Podcasting for Business Conference, and if you don't have your ticket late in the immortal words of the doors, the time to hesitate is through. (If you can tell me what 90's movie I'm referencing without googling it, I'll give you a free ticket, email me at Megan@OneStoneCreative.net)Check out the lineup and the schedule at PFBCon.com and we'll see you next week!Podcasting for Business - The BookIn case you haven't gotten it yet, my book Podcasting for Business: How to Create a Show That Makes a Bottom Line Difference for Your Company, is available now!If you think your podcast should be a little bit more profitable (or a lot more profitable), I highly recommend that you check it out.There's going to be some great information there for you.Be A Guest on The Company ShowDo you have a podcast that's making a major difference in your business or know one that is? Fill out this contact form and let us know about it.We'd love to have you here for an episode like this one!Need A Podcast?As always, this is Megan Dougherty, and The Company Show was made possible by the team at One Stone Creative.If you know a business owner that you think should have a podcast, do us a favor and send them to podcastingforbusiness.com!Key Quotes“If you are using your podcast to grow your authority as a business owner and you just link to the guest being awesome — you've missed out on a whole opportunity to demonstrate why you are the expert that curated them.” - Jessica LackeyResourcesOne Stone Creative | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramOrder the book, Podcasting for BusinessLearn about what other business podcasters are doing:State of Business Podcasting Report 2024Jessice Lackey | Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTubeRelated:Maximizing the Value of Your Podcast Archive with Racheal Cook

Get Noticed! Send a text.Feeling invisible despite your expertise? Struggling to stand out in a crowded digital landscape? With over 130 million YouTube views, Finn McKenty reveals why you don't need astronomical numbers to build a thriving business through content marketing. Drawing from his experience working with giants like Nike and Nintendo, McKenty shares a refreshingly practical approach to social media strategy.He demonstrates why entrepreneurs should focus on either LinkedIn (for B2B with high-intent audiences) or YouTube (for B2C mass reach) rather than spreading themselves thin across multiple platforms. McKenty breaks down his three-step narrative framework for creating compelling content: establish a differentiated point of view, trigger a mindset shift, and enable a capability shift. Most importantly, he explains why taking a clear stance, though seemingly limiting, actually opens more doors than it closes.Whether you're selling professional services or consumer products, McKenty's strategic approach cuts through the social media noise with remarkable clarity.Rumi.aiAll-in-one meeting tool with real-time transcription & searchable Meeting Memory™Repurpose content effortless with AISell transforms audio or video into multiple formats quickly. Import direct YouTube and RSS feeds.All-inclusive Applicant Tracking System.Discovered an AI-enabled Applicant Tracking System for your entire recruitment process. Email validation service.Accurate, fast and secure email validation service from Zerobounce.net#1 Release Distribution ServiceTell the World about Your Company with e-releases. $130 Off Newsmaker distribution.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showBe a podcast guest. Share your story.Learn how to get noticed by podcast hosts.Check out the Podcast Guest Blueprint - click the link below.https://academy.theunnoticed.cc/

It's my favorite time of year.I don't mean Halloween, although I dearly love giving candy to small children dressed as cartoon characters — it's time to share the results of the latest, and dare I say greatest Podcasting for Business Report.This report, which we've been releasing since 2020 is a deep dive analysis into the top 100 business podcasts, where we evaluate each of the top 100 shows on over 60 different criteria to look at industry trends and establish baseline best practices for podcasting as a business owner.Today is all about that sweet, sweet data. It's been an interesting year for business podcasting! We've seen big changes this year, in social media usage, sponsorships, and network participation — there are some great takeaways for you to apply to your own show.And the numbers are just nifty.I've pulled some of the most interesting takeaways to share with you here today.I strongly recommend that, if you haven't already done so, you download a copy of the report here to get the whole story!Listen to the episode or read the highlights here: https://podcastingforbusiness.com/98The Podcasting for Business Conference is happening this November — learn more about it here!Final ThoughtsI hope I've sufficiently whetted your appetite for more data! We look at how shows start and end, how they're edited, how often podcast content is shared on social media, how common guests vs solo episodes are… I'm really just getting started.There are dozens of interesting data points for you to look at and consider as you make strategic decisions for your podcast — and we've got a companion video that shares the year-over-year comparison and our recommendations based on the trends. You can get the whole report and watch the companion video that gives a more detailed analysis and a year-over-year comparison here.If you have a community that would be interested in this type of data, reach out to me at Megan@OneStoneCreative.net to talk about getting a guest post or interview for your folks I'm always happy to talk about the data!The Podcasting for Business Conference 2024You'll also want to make sure you're registered for this year's Podcasting for Business Conference. It's happening in about two weeks and We've got networking events, we've got expert presentations, we've got live Q and A with industry leaders — I'll go so far as to say we've got everything you need to take your podcast to the next level in terms of profitability. Grab your ticket here.That's all for this week! As always, I've been your host, Megan Dougherty, and the Company Show was produced by the whole team at One Stone Creative. If you found some value here today, the best way you can support the show is to share it with someone you think could use a whole lot of data about podcasting for business!Podcasting for Business - The BookIn case you haven't gotten it yet, my book Podcasting for Business: How to Create a Show That Makes a Bottom Line Difference for Your Company, is available now!If you think your podcast should be a little bit more profitable (or a lot more profitable), I highly recommend that you check it out.There's going to be some great information there for you.Be A Guest on The Company ShowDo you have a podcast that's making a major difference in your business or know one that is? Fill out this contact form and let us know about it. We'd love to have you here for an episode like this one!Need A Podcast?As always, this is Megan Dougherty, and The Company Show was made possible by the team at One Stone Creative.If you know a business owner that you think should have a podcast, do us a favor and send them to podcastingforbusiness.com!ResourcesOne Stone Creative | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramOrder the book, Podcasting for BusinessLearn about what other business podcasters are doing:State of Business Podcasting Report 2024

Let's talk about guest appearance pitches.You've received them and hopefully you've also sent them. There's a lot that goes into a guesting strategy research, crafting the pitch, being on the show itself, and encouraging the listeners of that show to connect with you.All of these things are changing all of the time.There are trends in guesting the same way there are trends in all other types of marketing. You need the best information to craft the best strategy for your business.My guest today is an expert in guest pitching — Julie Fry is the founder of Your Expert Guest, a podcast booking agency for women making an impact who want to be heard by their ideal clients without spending hours on social media, which is something I absolutely understand.Julie has tons of great information for us, and I was especially fascinated to hear what is the most effective strategy in converting listeners to real connections these days. It is not the same as it used to be.Listen to the episode or read the blog post here: https://podcastingforbusiness.com/97Tune in to the full episode to learn about:How to Find the Right Shows to Guest OnPodcast Searching ToolsHow to Go Through The Podcast Outreach ProcessShould You Send Your Interview Questions in Advance?Simplifying Calls to ActionThe Post-Guesting ExperienceTracking Your Guesting CampaignRepurposing The Shows You Guested OnThe Podcasting for Business Conference is happening this November — learn more about it here!Read the blog post here: https://podcastingforbusiness.com/97The State of Business Podcasting Report 2024Next week is a really exciting week at One Stone Creative. We're going to be releasing the fifth annual State of Business Podcasting Report, and I can tell you now there have been some interesting changes in the trends and best practices for company podcasts this year.I cannot wait to share them with you!Get all of the details and sign up here to receive it as soon as it drops, Monday the 28th.Next week, I'm going to be sharing some selected results here on the show, so make sure you're subscribed to The Company Show on your favorite podcast platform.Podcasting for Business - The BookIn case you haven't gotten it yet, my book Podcasting for Business: How to Create a Show That Makes a Bottom Line Difference for Your Company, is available now!If you think your podcast should be a little bit more profitable (or a lot more profitable), I highly recommend that you check it out.There's going to be some great information there for you.Podcasting for Business Conference 2024We've got over a dozen expert presentations, expert Q&A, panel discussions, workshops, and lots and lots of networking opportunities.It's happening from November 13th to 15th this year. Learn more about PFBCon here.Be A Guest on The Company ShowDo you have a podcast that's making a major difference in your business or know one that is? Fill out this contact form and let us know about it.We'd love to have you here for an episode like this one!Need A Podcast?As always, this is Megan Dougherty, and The Company Show was made possible by the team at One Stone Creative.If you know a business owner that you think should have a podcast, do us a favor and send them to podcastingforbusiness.com!Key Quotes“A confused mind doesn't make any choices. Just giving one choice, you increase the likelihood that the listener will act on that choice.” - Julie FryResourcesOne Stone Creative | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramOrder the book, Podcasting for BusinessLearn about what other business podcasters are doing:State of Business Podcasting Report 2023Julie Fry | Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | InstagramRelated:The Ultimate Guest Pitching System with Kris WardHow to Pitch Yourself as a Guest

As you know, the Podcasting for Business Conference is fast approaching.We're preparing the networking events and the presentations and the emails and the broom and all of the goodies and our many expert speakers are working on their presentations. And are there ever some good ones this year? It's going to be awesome.As part of our prep for the conference every year, we ask all of the speakers a few different questions so that we've got detailed and dare I say, definitive resources on key podcasting topics for you. This year, one of the questions we asked the experts was…What should a business owner think about before they start a podcast?See, a lot of the people who come to the Podcasting for Business Conference are coming because they haven't actually started their show yet, and they want to learn everything that they need to make sure that they make great investment and get a really good return on their podcast.Even if you already have a podcast, if you've been podcasting for years, you should listen anyway because getting back into that beginner's mindset of what you should think about and plan and consider before you start can help you make refinements to your show as it exists now.Here is what the experts think you should keep in mind before you start a podcast — listen to the episode or read the blog post here: https://podcastingforbusiness.com/96The Podcasting for Business Conference is happening this November — learn more about it here!Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/M0qCNQXIRd8Final ThoughtsThat is a whole lot of good advice.If you're in the planning stages or in the I've started, but I need to make changes stage, then you know what to do. Pick some advice, look at your show, review it, and start making changes.Of course, track everything that you do so you can validate what works and what doesn't.If you don't have your ticket to the Podcasting for Business Conference yet, you can get it here and you are not going to want to miss this one.As always, it's all virtual and all recorded, and the recordings are included in your ticket price. You're going to have access for an entire year, so don't stress out if you can't attend absolutely everything. We know you can't. You've got a job!Podcasting for Business - The BookIn case you haven't gotten it yet, my book Podcasting for Business: How to Create a Show That Makes a Bottom Line Difference for Your Company, is available now!If you think your podcast should be a little bit more profitable (or a lot more profitable), I highly recommend that you check it out.There's going to be some great information there for you.Podcasting for Business Conference 2024We've got over a dozen expert presentations, expert Q&A, panel discussions, workshops, and lots and lots of networking opportunities.It's happening from November 13th to 15th this year. Learn more about PFBCon here.Be A Guest on The Company ShowDo you have a podcast that's making a major difference in your business or know one that is? Fill out this contact form and let us know about it.We'd love to have you here for an episode like this one!Need A Podcast?As always, this is Megan Dougherty, and The Company Show was made possible by the team at One Stone Creative.If you know a business owner that you think should have a podcast, do us a favor and send them to podcastingforbusiness.com!Key Quotes“Why am I doing this?” - Ana Xavier“What does success mean to you?” - Mary ChanResourcesOne Stone Creative | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramOrder the book, Podcasting for BusinessLearn about what other business podcasters are doing:State of Business Podcasting Report 2023Learn more about the speakers of PFBCon 2024 here.Related:How to Measure the Impact of Your Podcast

Wayne Turmel is joined by Sam Rosen, the founder of Deskpass, to explore how the office landscape has changed in recent years. Sam shares his journey from opening one of Chicago's first co-working spaces to developing tools that connect companies and remote workers with flexible workspaces. They discuss the evolving role of offices, how companies can make strategic real estate decisions, and the benefits of offering co-working options to remote and hybrid teams. Sam also dives into the differences between designing workspaces with a human-centered approach versus the traditional real estate mindset. Tune in to discover how you can leverage flexible spaces to improve productivity and retain top talent. Key Takeaways Flexible workspaces provide a valuable alternative to traditional offices, offering professional environments tailored to diverse work needs. A human-centered design approach prioritizes worker needs over merely filling office space, unlike traditional real estate perspectives. Companies are reducing their office footprints to save costs while using co-working spaces to maintain access to professional environments. Proximity and convenience are key benefits of co-working spaces, making them ideal when working from home isn't suitable. In-person meetings should be reserved for deep collaboration or cultural reinforcement, with a focus on asynchronous work whenever possible. Successful remote companies prioritize culture, communication tools, and processes over physical office space. Access to flexible workspaces helps attract and retain talent, expanding the hiring pool and supporting employees' varied work preferences. Featured Guest Name: Sam Rosen Bio: Sam Rosen is the co-founder and CEO of Deskpass, an online marketplace connecting teams and individuals to thousands of coworking spaces and conference rooms across the country. A creative problem solver, Sam's passion for coworking began with co-founding The Coop, Chicago's first coworking space, and he has since become a recognized entrepreneur and voice in the design community. Prior to Deskpass, he co-founded The Post Family art collaborative and One Design Company, a digital branding agency that blends research, communication, and design for top brands. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammyrosen/ https://www.deskpass.com/ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Sam Rosen and Deskpass 01:03 Sam's Background in Co-Working and Design 02:05 The Evolution of Office Spaces and Remote Work 03:19 Design vs. Real Estate: What's the Difference? 04:51 Advantages of Co-Working Spaces 07:09 How to Use Deskpass for Remote Work Travel 08:17 Making Flexible Workspaces Work for Your Company 10:00 Real-Life Examples of Deskpass in Action 13:15 Keeping Culture Alive in Remote Teams 17:19 Deciding When to Meet In Person 19:08 Conclusion and Resources Related Episodes What is Culture? Beyond the Office Walls: Mastering Remote Work with Jeanna Barrett Global Office, Family Home: Remote Work Lessons from a Digital Nomad Family with Chris Stroud Designing a Winning Culture for Remote Teams: Insights from the Authors of The Long-Distance Team Additional Resources Learn more about Wayne Turmel Email Wayne Turmel Connect with Wayne Turmel on LinkedIn Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Leader Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Teammate Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Team The Kevin Eikenberry Group Subscribe to Long-Distance Worklife wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate the show 5 stars and leave a review! Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longdistanceworklife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2P22kW5iaX8zU3B0-HVCUA Website: https://longdistanceworklife.com/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longdistanceworklife    Join us for a powerful, 4-part video series titled, Demystifying Remote Leadership. You will learn how to create solid working relationships in a virtual team with more confidence and less stress! Sign up: https://longdistanceworklife.com/video   Want us to answer one of your questions? Contact Us!  

When you think of merch, what might come to mind first are band t-shirts, sports memorabilia, or maybe stickers of your favorite anime characters.But there is a whole world of podcast merch too — some of which might be of real interest to someone podcasting for their business.Today I'm talking to Marz, the CEO of Certified Crucial, a podcast merchandise and distribution company that is doing some very interesting things in the industry. There are a lot more possibilities than there used to be, many of them more interesting and more sustainable than traditional Print on Demand servicesThis was an interesting conversation, and of course, Marz brought the data!Listen to the episode below or read the blog post here: https://podcastingforbusiness.com/95Tune in to the full episode to learn about:How Certified Crucial is uplifting the creator economyWhat podcast merch really meansThe untapped potential of podcasts on vinylCan smaller shows leverage merchandise?Crafting merch that resonates with your audienceMerch as a tool for guest engagement and brand integrityROI and pricing for sustainable and ethical merch in podcastingThe Podcasting for Business Conference is happening this November — learn more about it here!Read the full post here: https://podcastingforbusiness.com/95Final ThoughtsI love the possibilities of merchandise for extending the community building around your podcast. It won't be a fit for every company podcast, but there are some very cool use cases for engaging your audience, gifting your guests and increasing your brand awareness.Checkout certifiedcrucial.com to see what kind of possibilities might be a good match for your business.Mars is also going to be joining us at the Podcasting for Business Conference for a Coffee and Q&A session on the morning of Thursday, November 14th. If you've got merch-related questions, this will be a session to catch!Get your ticket at PFBCon.com, and prepare to spend three days learning from industry leading experts, networking with fellow podcasters and getting the tools and strategies you need to podcast more effectively (which means profitably!) for your business.You'll also get access to the On-Demand content library right away — and we're adding to it every couple of weeks between now and the conference. I hope we see you there!Podcasting for Business - The BookIn case you haven't gotten it yet, my book Podcasting for Business: How to Create a Show That Makes a Bottom Line Difference for Your Company, is available now!If you think your podcast should be a little bit more profitable (or a lot more profitable), I highly recommend that you check it out.There's going to be some great information there for you.Be A Guest on The Company ShowDo you have a podcast that's making a major difference in your business or know one that is? Fill out this contact form and let us know about it.We'd love to have you here for an episode like this one!Need A Podcast?As always, this is Megan Dougherty, and The Company Show was made possible by the team at One Stone Creative.If you know a business owner that you think should have a podcast, do us a favor and send them to podcastingforbusiness.com!Key Quotes“Yes, we want to engage our listeners. Yes, we want to give them something, and we also want to make sure that we uphold our integrity and our image as a brand as well.” - MarzResourcesOne Stone Creative | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramPre-order the book, Podcasting for BusinessPre-ordering will get you a free ticket to PFBCon 2024Learn about what other business podcasters are doing:State of Business Podcasting Report 2023Marz | Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | InstagramCrucial Creators ProgramRelated:Getting Sponsors for Podcasts and Events with Alex DurantShould You Get a Sponsor for Your Company Podcast?

Richard Coplan: The Power of Team Ownership When Defining and Implementing Architectural Decisions Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Richard shares a story about his time working as a Scrum Master for two teams at a bank. While one team excelled at developing APIs and took ownership of architectural decisions, the other struggled to build a relationship with the architecture team. Richard discusses the friction that arose from a top-down imposition of architecture and highlights the key anti-pattern of architecture governance. How can teams take more ownership of their architecture, and what role should architects play in facilitating collaboration? Listen in to find out!   [IMAGE HERE] Recovering from failure, or difficult moments is a critical skill for Scrum Masters. Not only because of us, but also because the teams, and stakeholders we work with will also face these moments! We need inspiring stories to help them, and ourselves! The Bungsu Story, is an inspiring story by Marcus Hammarberg which shows how a Coach can help organizations recover even from the most disastrous situations! Learn how Marcus helped The Bungsu, a hospital in Indonesia, recover from near-bankruptcy, twice! Using Lean and Agile methods to rebuild an organization and a team! An inspiring story you need to know about! Buy the book on Amazon: The Bungsu Story - How Lean and Kanban Saved a Small Hospital in Indonesia. Twice. and Can Help You Reshape Work in Your Company.   About Richard Coplan Richard joins us from the UK. He has been a software developer for many years and later became data-centric, eventually transitioning into the role of Scrum Master. Over the past decade, Richard has specialized as a Scrum Master and Agile Coach, with a focus on collaboration tools like Miro and helping firms streamline their team structures. You can link with Richard Coplan on LinkedIn.

Anita Kalmane-Boot: When an Agile Team Rejects Scrum, Knowing When to Walk Away Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, Anita shares her experience with a team that had already gone through two Scrum Masters before her arrival. Despite her best efforts, she realized that the team didn't want to work with a Scrum Master. The situation was compounded by the challenges of remote work during the pandemic. Eventually, Anita made the difficult decision to step away from the team. She emphasizes the importance of seeking external perspectives and approaching situations without judgement. How do you handle a team that resists change, and when is it time to walk away? Listen in to find out!   [IMAGE HERE] Recovering from failure, or difficult moments is a critical skill for Scrum Masters. Not only because of us, but also because the teams, and stakeholders we work with will also face these moments! We need inspiring stories to help them, and ourselves! The Bungsu Story, is an inspiring story by Marcus Hammarberg which shows how a Coach can help organizations recover even from the most disastrous situations! Learn how Marcus helped The Bungsu, a hospital in Indonesia, recover from near-bankruptcy, twice! Using Lean and Agile methods to rebuild an organization and a team! An inspiring story you need to know about! Buy the book on Amazon: The Bungsu Story - How Lean and Kanban Saved a Small Hospital in Indonesia. Twice. and Can Help You Reshape Work in Your Company.   About Anita Kalmane-Boot Anita is a neurodiversity advocate and considers herself European, not bound to one single country. Anita is passionate about Agile but is losing hope in corporate organizations and their adaptation of Scrum. You can link with Anita Kalmane-Boot on LinkedIn.

Johann Botha: The Pitfalls of Traditional Project Management in Software Development Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Project management struggles to deliver successful software projects because customers often don't know what they want upfront, and the world around us changes too quickly. Johann reflects on the outdated thinking rooted in the Industrial Age that hampers modern software development. How can an iterative approach help teams deliver projects on time and within budget? Johann shares insights on why traditional project management often fails in dynamic environments and discusses how concepts from books like Reinventing Organizations and The Machine That Changed the World can transform management practices.   [IMAGE HERE] Recovering from failure, or difficult moments is a critical skill for Scrum Masters. Not only because of us, but also because the teams, and stakeholders we work with will also face these moments! We need inspiring stories to help them, and ourselves! The Bungsu Story, is an inspiring story by Marcus Hammarberg which shows how a Coach can help organizations recover even from the most disastrous situations! Learn how Marcus helped The Bungsu, a hospital in Indonesia, recover from near-bankruptcy, twice! Using Lean and Agile methods to rebuild an organization and a team! An inspiring story you need to know about! Buy the book on Amazon: The Bungsu Story - How Lean and Kanban Saved a Small Hospital in Indonesia. Twice. and Can Help You Reshape Work in Your Company.   About Johann Botha Johann joins us from South Africa, helping build digital-age capabilities by developing practical skills to solve problems, grow people, and facilitate difficult change. A long-time proponent of Lean and Agile, Johann consults, coaches, speaks, and writes on the topic. He is also the chief examiner for the EXIN Agile Scrum product. You can link with Johann on LinkedIn and connect with Johann on Twitter.

When you hear the phrase “72 and sunny” you're probably picturing blue skies, sunshine, and comfortable temperatures. That's the feeling the ad agency, 72andSunny, grabs hold of every day. In episode 79 of Brand Story, Lauren shares stories from her time as Executive Creative Director of 72andSunny, including how her team tackled the United Airlines rebrand of 2020. She unpacks the work behind building a multichannel campaign, and how important it is to look ahead to build brands for the long term.This is Brand Story, a podcast celebrating the stories of real people who are making an impact on brands, business, and the world around them. Episodes feature guests from a variety of backgrounds who bring their own unique perspectives to the conversation.Brand Story is created and produced by Gravity Group, a full-service brand and marketing agency, and is hosted by Gravity Group President, Steve Gilman.Links and Information From the Episode Here: gravitygroup.com/podcast/creative-optimism/Continue the conversation on social:For more of Brand Story, check out our LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/gravitygroupmarketing), where we'll post previews and highlights of shows, behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, plus other marketing news you can use.We're also on: Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/gravitygroupFacebook — https://www.facebook.com/gravitygroupmarketingChapters:(00:00) Intro: Lauren Smith, Executive Creative Director at 72andSunny(01:05) Meaning Behing 72 and Sunny(03:00) Rebranding United Airlines(08:14) United Employees' Pariticipation(11:26) Tying Products Back to Consumer Truths(12:36) Multi-Media 2020 Campaign(15:46) Other Favorite Clients(17:35) Positive Messaging for Adobe Amidst a Pandemic(20:38) How do you keep your team focused but energized?(21:57) Believing In & Supporting Creatives(24:38) Client Fit & Growing at Your Company(26:59) Changes in Leadership Style(30:20) Power in Committed Creative Partnership(31:33) Weakness to Strength: Being a Hummingbird(33:05) Current Chapter: Mothering Era(35:09) Advice to Younger Self: Change and Grow (but not all right now)

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CTO Series: Alexander Grosse Shares A Masterclass in Product, Process, and Leadership In this special BONUS episode from our CTO Series, we learn about leadership and product from Alexander Grosse, a seasoned professional with an impressive track record at companies like Nokia, SoundCloud, and BCG Digital Ventures. Currently serving as the Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO) at Veo, Alexander shares insights into his unique role, offering practical advice on how to structure teams, integrate product and engineering functions, and scale effectively during periods of rapid growth. Whether you're in the tech space or simply interested in effective leadership, this episode provides invaluable lessons on aligning product and tech for optimal results. The Evolution of the CPTO Role "Bridging the gap between product and technology is crucial to avoid conflicts and ensure everyone is aligned on the same objectives." Alexander begins by explaining the evolution of his role from an engineer to a CPTO, highlighting the challenges he faced in organizations where product and engineering were separated into silos. He discusses how this separation often led to conflicting incentives, ultimately stifling progress and innovation. By combining these roles under one umbrella, Alexander has been able to foster a more cohesive team, incentivized by the same goals and working in unison toward shared outcomes. "In a startup with limited runway, it's essential to have one team incentivized by the same numbers. This alignment dissolves conflicts and directs energy towards building the product." Leadership Through Interdisciplinary Collaboration "Moving from cross-disciplinary to interdisciplinary teams was a game changer—it shifted the mindset from individual ownership to shared responsibility." Reflecting on his career, Alexander shares a pivotal moment that redefined his approach to leadership—embracing interdisciplinary collaboration. Influenced by the principles in the book Change by Design, he emphasizes the importance of teams owning everything together rather than just their specific domains. This shift not only improved the innovation process at BCG Digital Ventures but also laid the foundation for his current leadership style at Veo. "Interdisciplinary teams own everything together, creating a culture where innovation thrives and leadership becomes a collective effort." Crafting a Unified Product and Tech Strategy "Shared ownership across disciplines ensures that both business and tech priorities are aligned, resulting in a more agile and responsive organization." As the CPTO, Alexander is responsible for both product strategy and the technology roadmap. He describes his process of fostering shared ownership among his teams, loosely following Agile principles to maintain flexibility and responsiveness. By working in short cycles, conducting regular retrospectives, and aligning product, engineering, and design, he has created a cohesive strategy that drives both innovation and business results. "Shared ownership and agile processes enable us to stay responsive to both product and business needs, ensuring that we're always moving in the right direction." Overcoming Challenges in Hardware and Software Integration "Combining commercial needs with incremental software releases requires a careful balancing act, especially in hardware-driven businesses." Alexander discusses the unique challenges of launching hardware products while maintaining agile software development cycles. He underscores the importance of risk management and cross-functional collaboration, particularly between supply chain, commercial, and product development teams. With a dedicated program manager for hardware releases and strategic use of firmware updates, Alexander navigates the complexities of integrating hardware and software in a fast-paced environment. "In hardware-dependent businesses, mastering risk management and aligning cross-functional teams are key to a successful launch." Fostering Collaboration Between Tech and Business Units "Aligning incentives between tech and commercial teams is crucial—what gets people to buy a product doesn't always keep them engaged." Collaboration between tech and business units is vital for success, and Alexander shares several strategies to enhance this partnership. From organizing workshops to aligning incentives, he emphasizes the need for close cooperation between departments. One of his key practices is making product teams accountable for churn, ensuring that they are directly tied to business outcomes and closely aligned with sales metrics. "Make your product team accountable for churn—it's the closest business number to sales metrics and fosters true alignment with the commercial side." The Impact of AI on the Future of Product Development "Tasks with sufficient training data will be taken over by AI, reshaping how we approach software and product development." Alexander shares his thoughts on the rise of AI and its potential to transform software and product development. He predicts that AI will take over routine tasks, like CRUD operations, allowing developers to focus on more complex and creative aspects of product development. He also highlights the current use of AI in querying data sets, pointing to its growing influence in everyday business operations. "AI is set to take over routine development tasks, pushing us to focus on innovation and higher-level problem-solving." Recommended Reading for CPTOs The book Change by Design has been a significant influence on Alexander's approach to his role as CPTO. He recommends it as essential reading for anyone looking to bridge the gap between product and technology, offering a framework for creating interdisciplinary teams and fostering innovation. "Change by Design was the missing puzzle piece for creating a 'one team' approach—it's a must-read for any CPTO." [IMAGE HERE] Recovering from failure, or difficult moments is a critical skill for Scrum Masters. Not only because of us, but also because the teams, and stakeholders we work with will also face these moments! We need inspiring stories to help them, and ourselves! The Bungsu Story, is an inspiring story by Marcus Hammarberg which shows how a Coach can help organizations recover even from the most disastrous situations! Learn how Marcus helped The Bungsu, a hospital in Indonesia, recover from near-bankruptcy, twice! Using Lean and Agile methods to rebuild an organization and a team! An inspiring story you need to know about! Buy the book on Amazon: The Bungsu Story - How Lean and Kanban Saved a Small Hospital in Indonesia. Twice. and Can Help You Reshape Work in Your Company.     About Alexander Alexander is a seasoned professional with a rich background in major corporations like Nokia, as well as experience with startups, and being a corporate venture builder at BCG Digital Ventures. Currently the Chief Product and Technology Officer at Veo, he invests in early-stage startups and offers expert advice, leveraging his experience as co-author of the O'Reilly book 'Scaling Teams'. You can link with Alexander Grosse on LinkedIn.

Pooja Gupta: When Empathy Becomes a Double-Edged Sword And Why Scrum Masters Need to Learn Coaching Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Pooja shares her journey from product development to becoming an Agile Coach, where her natural empathy became both a strength and a challenge. Reflecting on how the work environment shifted during the COVID pandemic, she reveals the struggles she faced when she found herself in a mediator role without access to the necessary resources. Pooja discusses how she fell into the trap of focusing solely on facilitating meetings and how that limited her effectiveness. Recognizing that her team was working in silos and avoiding responsibility, she took the initiative to redefine her role, learned coaching from scratch, and empowered her team to take ownership of their work. What does it take to transform a team's mindset from dependency to accountability? Listen to find out!    [IMAGE HERE] Recovering from failure, or difficult moments is a critical skill for Scrum Masters. Not only because of us, but also because the teams, and stakeholders we work with will also face these moments! We need inspiring stories to help them, and ourselves! The Bungsu Story, is an inspiring story by Marcus Hammarberg which shows how a Coach can help organizations recover even from the most disastrous situations! Learn how Marcus helped The Bungsu, a hospital in Indonesia, recover from near-bankruptcy, twice! Using Lean and Agile methods to rebuild an organization and a team! An inspiring story you need to know about! Buy the book on Amazon: The Bungsu Story - How Lean and Kanban Saved a Small Hospital in Indonesia. Twice. and Can Help You Reshape Work in Your Company.   About Pooja Gupta Pooja is an Agile Coach at Visma Solutions and Agile Community Lead for Visma Group. With a passion for "limitless learning" and "selfless teaching," she brings empathy and a people-centric approach to her work and everyday life. Based in Helsinki for 9 years, she finds balance through yoga, meditation, and family life. You can link with Pooja Gupta on LinkedIn.

Rebecca Latimer join us to tell us everything she's been up to since Episode 197! We'll be talking about managing users' expectations, as well as how they participate in your company's IT ecosystem. Also how managing coworkers isn't quite like managing goats. Hosts: Tom Bridge - @tbridge@theinternet.social Marcus Ransom - @marcusransom Guests: Rebecca Latimer - LinkedIn Links: MDOYVR24 - Rebecca Latimer - Managed Software Center https://gingerscripting.com/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonpu/2024/08/10/the-australian-breakdancer-in-the-olympics-explained/ https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/12/raygun-rachael-gunn-paris-olympics-breaking-viral-kangaroo-hop-video https://sixcolors.com/post/2024/08/apples-permissions-features-are-out-of-balance/ Nick Burns, Your Company's Computer Guy: New Tech Guy - Saturday Night Live Bringing a Mac Admin Mindset to Managing Windows Endpoints – Rebecca Latimer; Adam Anklewicz https://www.theguardian.com/sport/gallery/2024/aug/09/paris-olympics-2024-hoops-and-loops-on-day-14-in-pictures Mary Carillo's Badminton Rant - Athens 2004 Sponsors: Kandji 1Password Watchman Monitoring If you're interested in sponsoring the Mac Admins Podcast, please email podcast@macadmins.org for more information. Get the latest about the Mac Admins Podcast, follow us on Twitter! We're @MacAdmPodcast! The Mac Admins Podcast has launched a Patreon Campaign! Our named patrons this month include Weldon Dodd, Damien Barrett, Justin Holt, Chad Swarthout, William Smith, Stephen Weinstein, Seb Nash, Dan McLaughlin, Joe Sfarra, Nate Cinal, Jon Brown, Dan Barker, Tim Perfitt, Ashley MacKinlay, Tobias Linder Philippe Daoust, AJ Potrebka, Adam Burg, & Hamlin Krewson  

Keir Lumsden: The Importance of Transparency in Assessing an Agile Team's Progress Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. As a Scrum Master, your investment in your team can sometimes cloud your vision. Keir shares a story where his team, working with a new technology, struggled to make progress toward a deadline. Despite their best efforts, they realized they were focused on the wrong areas. Keir reflects on the importance of transparency and the dangers of not seeing the big picture. How do you ensure your focus is set correctly? Keir offers tips on recognizing weak signals, asking the right questions, and using a pre-mortem to explore risks before they derail your project.   [IMAGE HERE] Recovering from failure, or difficult moments is a critical skill for Scrum Masters. Not only because of us, but also because the teams, and stakeholders we work with will also face these moments! We need inspiring stories to help them, and ourselves! The Bungsu Story, is an inspiring story by Marcus Hammarberg which shows how a Coach can help organizations recover even from the most disastrous situations! Learn how Marcus helped The Bungsu, a hospital in Indonesia, recover from near-bankruptcy, twice! Using Lean and Agile methods to rebuild an organization and a team! An inspiring story you need to know about! Buy the book on Amazon: The Bungsu Story - How Lean and Kanban Saved a Small Hospital in Indonesia. Twice. and Can Help You Reshape Work in Your Company.   About Keir Lumsden Keir Lumsden joins us from the UK. A former developer, Keir has been fully immersed in Agile practices for the past 10 years. With a mind that constantly seeks lessons beyond the realm of software development, he enjoys writing and speaking about these insights. You can link with Keir Lumsden on LinkedIn.

In this week's episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Erica Keswin.Erica is an international keynote speaker, a bestselling author, and a workplace strategist who partners with some of the most well-known companies in the world. She's one of Marshall Goldsmith's Top 100 Coaches. And Erica's the Wall Street Journal best-selling author of the “Human Workplace Trilogy” that includes Bring Your Human to Work, Rituals Roadmap, and her very latest, The Retention Revolution: 7 Surprising (and Very Human!) Ways to Keep Employees Connected to Your Company.Here's what we discuss:Pretty much everything we know about work has changedThe need to rethink how we approach employee retentionThe value of staying connected with employeesThe right approach to flexibilityHow being intentional avoids employee resentmentThe role of meetings and how they can provide valueWhy middle managers are the MVPsRESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Erica's websiteErica's book - The Retention Revolution: 7 Surprising (and Very Human!) Ways to Keep Employees Connected to Your CompanyFive Ways to Embrace Your Humanity in the Age of AIErica on LinkedIn

James Gifford: Letting Teams Own Their Challenges, A Scrum Master's Journey Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, James shares a valuable lesson from his experience as a Scrum Master. How can being too helpful actually hinder a team's growth? James recounts a situation where his tendency to jump in and solve problems backfired when he took a two-week break. During his absence, the team struggled without his constant involvement, which taught James a valuable lesson about enabling teams to own their challenges. He reflects on the need for Scrum Masters to model the right behavior, set clear expectations, and allow teams the space to grow. James also discusses an effective approach he used when working with a doctor-turned-product manager in a healthcare setting. What tips does he offer for building trust and showing genuine care for others' success? Listen in to find out!   [IMAGE HERE] Recovering from failure, or difficult moments is a critical skill for Scrum Masters. Not only because of us, but also because the teams, and stakeholders we work with will also face these moments! We need inspiring stories to help them, and ourselves! The Bungsu Story, is an inspiring story by Marcus Hammarberg which shows how a Coach can help organizations recover even from the most disastrous situations! Learn how Marcus helped The Bungsu, a hospital in Indonesia, recover from near-bankruptcy, twice! Using Lean and Agile methods to rebuild an organization and a team! An inspiring story you need to know about! Buy the book on Amazon: The Bungsu Story - How Lean and Kanban Saved a Small Hospital in Indonesia. Twice. and Can Help You Reshape Work in Your Company.   About James Gifford James Gifford, a notable Agile/Lean coach and ProKanban Certified Trainer, is also a co-founder of Agile Uprising. He envisions a future where companies integrate Lean principles and Agile methodologies effortlessly, cultivating organizations that are dynamic, resilient, and centered around customer-focused products. You can link with James Gifford on LinkedIn and connect with James Gifford on Twitter.

Sofi Simonyan: From Silos to Synergy: Building Remote Relationships With Distributed Agile Teams Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Sofi assumed connecting with her remote team would be easy since she had prior experience in a distributed team environment. However, as she was starting a new job in a new country during the pandemic, Sofi quickly learned it wasn't that simple. She faced unexpected challenges, like team silos and surprising escalations during retrospectives. Sofi realized she needed to invest more in personal connections and understanding cultural backgrounds. Her journey underscores the importance of building relationships and fostering team collaboration, especially in remote settings.   [IMAGE HERE] Recovering from failure, or difficult moments is a critical skill for Scrum Masters. Not only because of us, but also because the teams, and stakeholders we work with will also face these moments! We need inspiring stories to help them, and ourselves! The Bungsu Story, is an inspiring story by Marcus Hammarberg which shows how a Coach can help organizations recover even from the most disastrous situations! Learn how Marcus helped The Bungsu, a hospital in Indonesia, recover from near-bankruptcy, twice! Using Lean and Agile methods to rebuild an organization and a team! An inspiring story you need to know about! Buy the book on Amazon: The Bungsu Story - How Lean and Kanban Saved a Small Hospital in Indonesia. Twice. and Can Help You Reshape Work in Your Company.   About Sofi Simonyan Sofi is a Scrum Master with 6 years of experience in tech startups and a diverse work background. Passionate about people, her mission is to build teams where active listening and growth mindset are essential values. Currently on maternity leave, Sofi practices agility in a completely different dimension. You can link with Sofi Simonyan on LinkedIn and connect with Sofi Simonyan on Twitter.

Karina Margole: Learning to Collect Feedback from the Right Source Instead of Listening Only to the Agile Team! Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Early in her career, Karina tackled a challenging consultancy project. Trusting the internal team's feedback, she proceeded without consulting the client directly, only to find out - too late - that the client had been pleased with the work and the changes she suggested had negative consequences! This taught her the importance of gathering information firsthand and considering multiple perspectives in any situation. She emphasizes double-checking your understanding and being open to changing your mind to ensure comprehensive decision-making. Learn about Karina's key insights on client communication and making informed decisions.   [IMAGE HERE] Recovering from failure, or difficult moments is a critical skill for Scrum Masters. Not only because of us, but also because the teams, and stakeholders we work with will also face these moments! We need inspiring stories to help them, and ourselves! The Bungsu Story, is an inspiring story by Marcus Hammarberg which shows how a Coach can help organizations recover even from the most disastrous situations! Learn how Marcus helped The Bungsu, a hospital in Indonesia, recover from near-bankruptcy, twice! Using Lean and Agile methods to rebuild an organization and a team! An inspiring story you need to know about! Buy the book on Amazon: The Bungsu Story - How Lean and Kanban Saved a Small Hospital in Indonesia. Twice. and Can Help You Reshape Work in Your Company.   About Karina Margole Karina Margole is an Agile Coach with over a decade of experience, based in the UK. She has ADHD and a passion for creating an environment where everyone can do their best work. Karina approaches her work with a holistic, systemic view while also paying attention to individuals on a personal level. You can link with Karina Margole on LinkedIn.

Kevin Hoey: How to Speedup Agile Team Deliveries With Better Story Splitting Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Kevin reflects on his early career, sharing a time when his team of 12 struggled due to an anti-pattern of splitting stories by roles, causing an eight-week delivery delay. Kevin recognized the issue and initially approached the team with a focus on adherence to the Scrum guide, which didn't resonate. He later revised his approach, explaining the benefits, and managed to persuade the team to deliver one story in one go, although unsuccessfully at first. Through continuous effort, he introduced better story splitting, quick deliveries, and built trust with stakeholders, boosting team morale and productivity.   [IMAGE HERE] Recovering from failure, or difficult moments is a critical skill for Scrum Masters. Not only because of us, but also because the teams, and stakeholders we work with will also face these moments! We need inspiring stories to help them, and ourselves! The Bungsu Story, is an inspiring story by Marcus Hammarberg which shows how a Coach can help organizations recover even from the most disastrous situations! Learn how Marcus helped The Bungsu, a hospital in Indonesia, recover from near-bankruptcy, twice! Using Lean and Agile methods to rebuild an organization and a team! An inspiring story you need to know about! Buy the book on Amazon: The Bungsu Story - How Lean and Kanban Saved a Small Hospital in Indonesia. Twice. and Can Help You Reshape Work in Your Company.   About Kevin Hoey Kevin is the lead scrum master at Domestic and General, with 10 years' experience in project management before moving into scrum mastery. He now heads up a team of scrum masters, whilst continuing to support his own squads. Kevin believes scrum masters need to focus on self-improvement to turbocharge their ability to better support teams and the wider business on the journey to effectiveness. You can link with Kevin Hoey on LinkedIn.

View the complete show notes for this episode. “If you build it, they will come” is an expression that applies to starting a company as well as a baseball field. Thinking about what buyers want and avoiding the pressure to sell in a specific timeframe can help you increase your company's value when the time comes to sell. With 25 years in corporate M&A, Guillaume Thomas helps sellers understand what the M&A process looks like for buyers. He also shares how he has used these same lessons to start his own company, which has grown out of his four-generation family business.  What You'll Learn Valuation: The importance of realistic valuations, the impact they have on negotiations, and why it is critical to understand the buyer's motivations. Multiples: What the drivers are behind multiples and how they change.  Due Diligence: The critical role of financial transparency and organization throughout the due diligence process to show professionalism and build trust with the buyer. Entrepreneurship: Insights into the emotional challenges and rewards of transitioning from corporate executive to entrepreneur. Want More? Related Resources:  Business Valuation Basics: 9 Critical Concepts to Understand Business Exit Plan & Strategy Checklist | A Complete Guide Preparing Financial Statements When Selling a Business Additional Resources: Planning to sell your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Download a free PDF copy of The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business, Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue, and Food and Beverage M&A: An Insider's Guide to Selling a Food or Beverage Manufacturing, Distribution, or Grocery Business. Purchase your copy now of A Beginner's Guide to Business Valuation | The Exit Strategy Handbook | Closing the Deal Listen to Other Episodes How to Build Maximum Strategic Value in Your Business with Mac Lackey The Emotional Rollercoaster of Buying or Selling a Business with Drew Bisping Financial Due Diligence – Why It's Important to Prepare for the Sale of Your Company with Patrick O'Connell

Stella Ihenacho: From Project Manager to Scrum Master, The Critical Agile Ideas we Need to Adopt Stella talks about her journey from project manager to Scrum Master, revealing how she struggled to balance both roles. She learned the critical difference between the two, focusing on trust and empowerment for her teams. When it comes to a critical lesson she learned in the process, Stella talks about a developer who resisted support, highlighting the importance of early intervention and effective 1:1s. What can we learn from her transition and the lessons on team support?   [IMAGE HERE] Recovering from failure, or difficult moments is a critical skill for Scrum Masters. Not only because of us, but also because the teams, and stakeholders we work with will also face these moments! We need inspiring stories to help them, and ourselves! The Bungsu Story, is an inspiring story by Marcus Hammarberg which shows how a Coach can help organizations recover even from the most disastrous situations! Learn how Marcus helped The Bungsu, a hospital in Indonesia, recover from near-bankruptcy, twice! Using Lean and Agile methods to rebuild an organization and a team! An inspiring story you need to know about! Buy the book on Amazon: The Bungsu Story - How Lean and Kanban Saved a Small Hospital in Indonesia. Twice. and Can Help You Reshape Work in Your Company.   About Stella Ihenacho Stella is the Manager of the Continuous Improvement and Agility team at RedHat and Agile Faculty Lead at NSTAR Technologies. Dedicated to transforming organizations and individuals through an agile mindset, she believes there's always room for improvement, even when things aren't broken. You can link with Stella Ihenacho on LinkedIn and connect with Stella Ihenacho on Instagram.

Esther Schmit: The Power of Feedback, Lessons from a New Scrum Master Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, Esther talks about her initial experiences as a Scrum Master, feeling overwhelmed when her colleagues sought her guidance even if she only had a few months on the job. She discusses the importance of seeking feedback and asking for help, even when feeling uncertain. Esther emphasizes starting our work from a place of curiosity and validating understanding among team members. How do you overcome the fear of asking for help and ensure effective communication within your team?   [IMAGE HERE] Recovering from failure, or difficult moments is a critical skill for Scrum Masters. Not only because of us, but also because the teams, and stakeholders we work with will also face these moments! We need inspiring stories to help them, and ourselves! The Bungsu Story, is an inspiring story by Marcus Hammarberg which shows how a Coach can help organizations recover even from the most disastrous situations! Learn how Marcus helped The Bungsu, a hospital in Indonesia, recover from near-bankruptcy, twice! Using Lean and Agile methods to rebuild an organization and a team! An inspiring story you need to know about! Buy the book on Amazon: The Bungsu Story - How Lean and Kanban Saved a Small Hospital in Indonesia. Twice. and Can Help You Reshape Work in Your Company.   About Esther Schmit Esther is a freelance Agile Coach and Scrum Master, leading Agile Pro Center, which provides online Agile Coaching, Training, and Mentoring for Scrum Masters. Esther also hosts the Online Scrum Master Summit. You can link with Esther Schmit on LinkedIn, and visit her site Agile Gatherings.

Brand Naming: The Complete Guide to Creating a Name for Your Company, Product, or Service by Rob Meyerson  ABOUT THE BOOK: You don't have a brand—whether it's for a company or a product—until you have a name. The name is one of the first, longest-lasting, and most important decisions in defining the identity of a company, product, or service. But set against a tidal wave of trademark applications, mortifying mistranslations, and disappearing dot-com availability, you won't find a good name by dumping out Scrabble tiles. Brand Naming details best-practice methodologies, tactics, and advice from the world of professional naming. You'll learn: What makes a good (and bad) name The step-by-step process professional namers use How to generate hundreds of name ideas The secrets of whittling the list down to a finalist The most complete and detailed book about naming your brand, Brand Naming includes insider anecdotes, tired trends, brand origin stories, and busted myths. Whether you need a great name for a new company or product or want to learn the secrets of professional word nerds, put down the thesaurus—not to mention Scrabble—and pick up Brand Naming. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Rob Meyerson is a namer, brand consultant, and principal and founder of Heirloom, an independent brand strategy and identity firm.  Before founding Heirloom, Rob's roles included head of brand architecture and naming at HP, director of verbal identity at Interbrand in San Francisco, and director of strategy at FutureBrand in Southeast Asia.  His past clients range from the Fortune 500 to Silicon Valley startups, from San Francisco to Shanghai, including brands such as Adobe, GE, John Deere, Disney, Intel, Microsoft, and Walmart. Rob was recently on The Marketing Book Podcast (episode 482) to discuss the 6th Edition of Designing Brand Identity: A Comprehensive Guide to the World of Brands and Branding which he co-authored with Alina Wheeler. Rob has written about brand strategy and brand naming for leading publications such as Entrepreneur, TechCrunch, Insider, The Guardian, VentureBeat, and Branding Strategy Insider.  And, interesting fact – Rob Meyerson was NOT consulted by Elon Musk for naming advice when renaming Twitter to X! Click here for this episode's website page with the links mentioned during the interview... https://www.salesartillery.com/marketing-book-podcast/brand-naming-rob-meyerson

Milica Lubinic: Curiosity Over Assumption, How to Enter a New Agile Team or Company Without Triggering Resistance Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, Milica tells the story of a pivotal failure from the start of her career. She entered a company that, at first sight, already practicing scaled Scrum and aligned with Agile values. Milica was eager to contribute. However, she quickly discovered underlying taboos and a lack of true transparency. Her push for more openness led to unexpected resistance, teaching her the importance of curiosity and avoiding assumptions. Listen to learn how we can navigate the current status of Agile adoption without making premature judgments.   [IMAGE HERE] Recovering from failure, or difficult moments is a critical skill for Scrum Masters. Not only because of us, but also because the teams, and stakeholders we work with will also face these moments! We need inspiring stories to help them, and ourselves! The Bungsu Story, is an inspiring story by Marcus Hammarberg which shows how a Coach can help organizations recover even from the most disastrous situations! Learn how Marcus helped The Bungsu, a hospital in Indonesia, recover from near-bankruptcy, twice! Using Lean and Agile methods to rebuild an organization and a team! An inspiring story you need to know about! Buy the book on Amazon: The Bungsu Story - How Lean and Kanban Saved a Small Hospital in Indonesia. Twice. and Can Help You Reshape Work in Your Company.   About Milica Lubinic Milica is a Mom and Professional and Organizational Coach who is all about dealing with complexity, whether it's child development or organizational/team/individual transformation and growth. She found her true calling in the world of Agile, Cynefin, and Progressive organizational cultures. Creating safe spaces for innovation, nurturing trust, and sparking engagement is her true passion. You can link with Milica Lubinic on LinkedIn.

This week Lindsay is joined by Melody McCloskey, the CEO of the wildly successful company- StyleSeat. They go deep into all things imposter syndrome and how to finally overcome it, how to build your mental resilience, navigating motherhood, and the change of perspective that it brings to being a CEO and business owner.  TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro To Episode 03:01 - The History of StyleSeat 07:14 - How to maintain Self Belief in the early years 10:52 - The State of Entrepreneurship in 2024 16:52 - Ease is a State of Mind 21:41 - Finding Joy whilst being Being a CEO 27:08 - How Motherhood changes Perspective 31:24 - Being Genuine on Social Media 34:55 - The Day in a Life of a CEO 43:49 - Your Company is like a Relationship 47:03 - The Key Principle of being an Entrepreneur 54:50 - How WFH Affects Family Life 59:19 - Closing Thoughts RESOURCES + LINKS Join The Société: The Place to Build A Freedom-Based Business Get Our Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights From Natalie Every Single Week On All Things Strategy, Motherhood, Business Growth + More.  Get $25 Off An Appointment Of $100 or More at StyleSeat With Code “BossBabe25” FOLLOW bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Natalie Ellis: @iamnatalie Melody McCloskey: @melody