Podcast: Strategy

Episode 52: Hiring for Good – Interview with Suzanne Hanifin

You’re not winning in business without winning the war for talent. But how do you find top talent with the most sought-after skillsets when everyone else is looking for those same people? Join us for part 2 of our interview with Acumen Executive Search Founder and CEO Suzanne Hanifin to learn how you can attract…

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Episode 50: The Magic of Having a Plan, Part 2

We met Bivo Co-Founders Carina Hamel and Robby Ringer in Episode 49 to hear how strategic planning helped them close one business, start another, and relocate from one coast to the other during the chaos of the pandemic. Here in Episode 50, we pick up where we left off for Part 2 of our interview…

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Episode 49: The Magic Of Having A Plan

How did two smart young entrepreneurs launch one business, sunset another, start a family, and relocate 3,000 miles from one coast to the other, all during the pandemic without missing a beat? With a plan, that’s how. Join us for Part 1 of an eye-opening interview with Carina Hamel and Robby Ringer, Cofounders of Bivo,…

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Episode 48: The Critical Role of Psychological Safety

The Center for Creative Leadership defines psychological safety as “the belief that you won’t be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes. At work, it’s a shared expectation held by members of a team that teammates will not embarrass, reject, or punish them for sharing ideas, taking risks, or soliciting…

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Episode 47: Scaling Requires Next-Level Leaders

Many of your frustrations at work are all rooted in the same issue: the inability of leaders below your Executive Team to cascade your Vision down into the organization, hold themselves and their people accountable, inspire high-performing teams, and ultimately execute your strategic plan. Weak or under-developed Next-Level Leaders are roadblocks to strategic execution, and…

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Episode 39: Staying Ahead of the Digital Curve: The Point of PR is not PR

You, too, can be intentional and strategic to become a force in the digital landscape.  Join our interview with Amy Rosenberg, Founder and President of Veracity, to learn how to leverage current news and employee passions to position your company’s core values and culture, connect with internal and external audiences, elevate your visibility, and position…

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Episode 38: Shaping Stories That Drive Action with Jamie Dixon

Making people do things is far less effective than making them WANT to do things, and great leaders understand this. Leadership is far more about influence than authority, and perhaps the most underutilized influence tool in your toolbox is storytelling. Check out our engaging conversation with Jamie Dixon, author of The Story Habit, to learn how…

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Episode 37: The Quiet Quitting Episode

A recent Gallup poll survey of 10 million employees in 150 countries suggested at least half of all employees have quietly quit, the insidious act of lowering the bar, doing the bare minimum at work, collecting a paycheck and going home. Or, as millennials and Gen Z describe it, “the smart decision to put strong…

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Episode 36: Why You Should Care About the Triple Bottom Line – Interview with Abe Tannenbaum

What exactly does it mean to be a missional business? Is it the same as a non-profit? How can you attend to the needs of your local communities and better steward the planet’s finite resources without sacrificing profitability? It’s not easy, but the benefits of managing a Triple Bottom Line can be significant in revenue,…

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Episode 35: Leveraging Content and Maximizing Mindset: Interview with Fernando Camacho

Building a strong business with long-term success requires many different things all working together. And being an effective leader requires the right mindset and skills to help you move that business forward. Both business and the leader need to continuously improve and work together to reach their full potential. Tune in for a special episode with…

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