Strategy And Leadership Podcast

Conrad Edwards joins us to discuss the #LeadershipPrinciples he's relied on to be successful in various roles, his advice for leaders, balancing #StrategicandTactical work, and much more. Conrad is the CEO of The Basement, a 14-year old integrated advertising agency based out of Indianapolis. Previously, Conrad held several CMO and consumer experience leadership positions. To learn more about The Basement, their work, and get in touch, visit their website: https://thebsmnt.com/ // Learn more about strategic planning & implementation: ► Subscribe so you never miss a video: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 ► Get free workbook to guide you along the process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…mplate-workbook ► Learn how to successfully lead your next strategic planning process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ng-steps-course // More strategic planning resources: ► Join our free community: strategy-and-leadership.mn.co/ ► Are you looking for someone to facilitate your strategic

Howard Tiersky joins us to discuss everything #DigitalTransformation: Different types and scopes of digital transformation, winning #DigitalCustomers, dealing with resistance to change, and much more. Howard Tiersky is the CEO of FROM - the digital transformation agency. FROM helps companies win with today’s customers who reserve their loyalty for brands that deliver elegant and convenient digitally-powered experiences. Previously, Howard worked at Capgemini & EY. Check out Howard's Wall Street Journal best selling book, Winning Digital Customers: The Antidote to Irrelevance: https://www.howardtiersky.com/ // Learn more about strategic planning & implementation: ► Subscribe so you never miss a video: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 ► Get free workbook to guide you along the process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…mplate-workbook ► Learn how to successfully lead your next strategic planning process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ng-steps-course // More strategic plan

Fernando Clemente joins us to discuss growing his marketing agency, #LeadershipPrinciples that have led to success, the #ValueofTransparency and more. Fernando Clemente is the owner/President of Mule Media Inc., a digital solutions agency that acts as a full-scale marketing department for companies in need of an entire or partial marketing team. His past professional experience includes real estate, business banking, and retail management. To learn more about Fernando's work and Mule Media, visit their website: https://digitalmules.com/ // Learn more about strategic planning & implementation: ► Subscribe so you never miss a video: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 ► Get free workbook to guide you along the process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…mplate-workbook ► Learn how to successfully lead your next strategic planning process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ng-steps-course // More strategic planning resources: ► Join our free community: strategy-and-leadership.mn.co/

Sue Kruskopf joins us to discuss why #WorkplaceCulture has been so important for 30+ years of success, relying on using truth in advertising, the great resignation, and much more. Sue Kruskopf is the founder and long-time CEO of KC Truth, an advertising agency founded on cutting through the BS and getting to the truths about clients brands. She's also the founder of MyWonderfulLife.com, a free site where you can plan and personalize your own funeral. To learn more about Sue's agency, KC Truth and to get in touch: KCtruth.com // Learn more about strategic planning & implementation: ► Subscribe so you never miss a video: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 ► Get free workbook to guide you along the process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…mplate-workbook ► Learn how to successfully lead your next strategic planning process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ng-steps-course // More strategic planning resources: ► Join our free community: strategy-and-leadership.mn.co/ ► Are you lo

Kizzy Parks, PhD joins us to discuss everything government procurement - how to win government contracts (even if you never have), the human component to winning contracts, and much more. Kizzy Parks, PhD is the President of K. Parks Consulting, where she's won well over $60 million in government contracts. Recently, she started GovConWinners to help service-based small business owners learn how to win their own profitable government contracts. Learn more about Kizzy's company and programs for helping people win government contracts: https://www.govconwinners.com/ // Learn more about strategic planning & implementation: ► Subscribe so you never miss a video: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 ► Get free workbook to guide you along the process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…mplate-workbook ► Learn how to successfully lead your next strategic planning process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ng-steps-course // More strategic planning resources: ► Join our free community: str

Kyle Duford joins us to discuss investing in his team, creating #HumanConnection virtually, why it's hard to hire in 2021, and more. Kyle Duford is the Executive Creative Director and Agency Director of The Brand Leader, a creative branding agency specializing in strategy and design. He's also worked for brands like Nike and Dr Martens, and has managed several e-commerce teams. Learn more about The Brand Leader and the work the agency is doing: https://thebrandleader.com/ // Learn more about strategic planning & implementation: ► Subscribe so you never miss a video: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 ► Get free workbook to guide you along the process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…mplate-workbook ► Learn how to successfully lead your next strategic planning process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ng-steps-course // More strategic planning resources: ► Join our free community: strategy-and-leadership.mn.co/ ► Are you looking for someone to facilitate your strategic plann

Uwe Dockhorn joins us to share his own story, how he came about his anti-burnout system, and how he helps people improve their life and business. Uwe Dockhorn is a Lifestyle Liberator who brings results to high achievers & their Very Important Partners (VIPs) without burning out. He created The AIM-System™, a simple 3-step life-changing experience for In-Demand Professionals and their VIPs. Uwe's free webinar: Get Back Your Family Mojo, Double Your Financial Security, and Live In Abundance in All Areas of Your Life: https://www.uwedockhorn.com/a/2147497391/zQazKavi // Learn more about strategic planning & implementation: ► Subscribe so you never miss a video: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 ► Get free workbook to guide you along the process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…mplate-workbook ► Learn how to successfully lead your next strategic planning process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ng-steps-course // More strategic planning resources: ► Join our free community

FreshBooks Co-founder Mike McDerment joins us to tell the story of how FreshBooks was built out of the basement into a billion dollar company, including some of his leadership principles that got them to this point. Mike McDerment is the C-founder, Board Chair and former CEO of FreshBooks. FreshBooks is a cloud-based accounting software company that was recently valued at over $1 billion. Get a free trial of FreshBooks: https://www.freshbooks.com/ // Learn more about strategic planning & implementation: ► Subscribe so you never miss a video: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 ► Get free workbook to guide you along the process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…mplate-workbook ► Learn how to successfully lead your next strategic planning process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ng-steps-course // More strategic planning resources: ► Join our free community: strategy-and-leadership.mn.co/ ► Are you looking for someone to facilitate your strategic planning process? www.smestrateg

Daniel Stillman joins us to discuss the cost of bad conversations, the classic truth about meetings, how to have #ConversationsThatMatter, how to frame the real purpose of meetings & more. Daniel Stillman is an Executive Coach, Conversation Designer and Lead Facilitator at The Conversation Company. Daniel created the company to help organizations transform and have the vital conversations. #DesignThinking Be sure to check out Daniel's book, Good Talk: How to Design Conversations that Matter: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Talk-Design-Conversations-Matter/dp/9462763569 // Learn more about strategic planning & implementation: ► Subscribe so you never miss a video: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 ► Get free workbook to guide you along the process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…mplate-workbook ► Learn how to successfully lead your next strategic planning process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ng-steps-course // More strategic planning resources: ► Join our free communit

Mark Herschberg joins us to discuss the #EssentialLeadershipSkills that weren't taught, gaps in the education system, creating a career plan, building #LeadershipCapacity, and more. Mark Herschberg has been an Instructor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for the past 20 years. A seasoned executive and cybersecurity expert, Mark bridges the divide between business and technology to start, grow, and fix startup companies. He's also helped two Fortune 500 companies with their internal startup initiatives, and helped create educational programs at MIT and Harvard Business School. Mark's book is called Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You: https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com/ // Learn more about strategic planning & implementation: ► Subscribe so you never miss a video: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 ► Get free workbook to guide you along the process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…mplate-workbook ► Learn how to successfully lead y

Emil Dobrovolschi & Octavian Pantis join us to discuss their book, Dark Cockpit, leadership lessons from the aviation industry, the value of SOPs, leadership during chaos, & much more. Octavian Pantis is a trainer, speaker, author & entrepreneur in Romania. He co-founded the leadership development consultancy firm Qualians, and is Partner at an events company called Ecoxtrem. Emil Dobrovolschi is a commercial airline pilot of 27 years with the Romanian airline Tarom. Be sure to check out Emil & Octavian's book, Dark Cockpit: How to Communicate, Lead, and Be in Control at All Times Like an Airline Captain: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Cockpit-Communicate-Control-Airline-ebook/dp/B0958KT47T // Learn more about strategic planning & implementation: ► Subscribe so you never miss a video: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 ► Get free workbook to guide you along the process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…mplate-workbook ► Learn how to successfully lead your next strateg

Henry Daas is an Entrepreneurial Coach, Personal Finance Coach, and the author of FQ: Financial Intelligence, a 432 page book that explores every aspect of personal finance. He also offers a 20-week course where he teaches everything he knows about how to manage and grow your money, including uncovering the mindset that may be holding you back, creating a life-long financial plan, becoming skilled at managing your assets, and more. On this episode, Henry joins us to discuss how you can improve your own financial intelligence. Here's a breakdown of the conversation: - Why financial intelligence is so important - Avoiding crucial mistakes like double taxation - Looking at your business as an entity with a life of its own - & more Henry's book, FQ: Financial Intelligence: https://www.amazon.ca/Financial-Intelligence-Henry-Daas-Jr-ebook/dp/B07YSWHZ52 // Learn more about strategic planning & implementation: ► Subscribe so you never miss a video: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 ► G

Mehak Vohra is the founder and CEO of SkillBank, a online program focused on training the next generation of marketers. Cohorts are free upfront, and you only pay once you graduate, if have a job paying $40k or more. She's also a 2017 Thiel Fellowship Finalist, and the youngest ever San Francisco mayoral candidate. On this originally live podcast episode, Mehak joins Anthony to discuss how small businesses and non-profits can leverage marketing, specifically entry-level marketers, to grow in 2021. Here's a breakdown of the conversation: - Why people should care about marketing in 2021 - Different types of marketing strategies and marketing goals - Being aligned on your personas - About SkillBank, the marketing school that's free upfront // Learn more about strategic planning & implementation: ► Subscribe so you never miss a video: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 ► Get free workbook to guide you along the process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…mplate-workbook ► Learn how to

Melvin Gravely is the CEO of TriVersity Construction, a 100-person, $100 million construction company working with large, commercial customers. He's also the Founder & Chairman at the Institute for Entrepreneurial Thinking, LTD, and the author of Dear White Friend: The Realities of Race, the Power of Relationships and Our Path to Equity. On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Melvin joins our Managing Partner Anthony Taylor to discuss his new book, how to lead everyone in the era of diversity and inclusion, the new era of racial awareness, and so much more. // Learn more about strategic planning & implementation: ► Subscribe so you never miss a video: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 ► Get free workbook to guide you along the process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…mplate-workbook ► Learn how to successfully lead your next strategic planning process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ng-steps-course // More strategic planning resources: ► Join our free

John Rossman is the Managing Partner of Rossman Partners, where he gives keynotes, and advises leaders and boards on digital strategy and innovation. John is a former Amazon Director who helped launch and scale the Marketplace business, and also ran the Enterprise business. On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, John joins our Managing Partner Anthony Taylor for his second time on the show to discuss Amazon's leadership principles, becoming more customer centric, building your own leadership principles, and much more. Check out John's new book, The Amazon Way: Amazon's 14 Leadership Principles: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Amazon+Way%3A+Amazon%27s+14+Leadership+Principles&i=stripbooks-intl-ship&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 // Learn more about strategic planning & implementation: ► Subscribe so you never miss a video: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 ► Get free workbook to guide you along the process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…mplate-workbook ► Learn how to

Micah Lorenc left his strategy job at a Fortune 100 company to start his own coaching business, where he focuses on team development, leadership, and Clifton's Strengths coaching. On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Micah and our Managing Partner Anthony Taylor meet to discuss how leaders can use the Clifton's Strengths tool, building a strong team around you, playing to your strengths, and more. // Learn more about strategic planning & implementation: ► Subscribe so you never miss a video: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 ► Get free workbook to guide you along the process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…mplate-workbook ► Learn how to successfully lead your next strategic planning process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ng-steps-course // More strategic planning resources: ► Join our free community: strategy-and-leadership.mn.co/ ► Are you looking for someone to facilitate your strategic planning process? www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-cons

On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Dan Faggella joins us to discuss why leaders should care about artificial intelligence, how to manage the change around AI, and the ROI of AI. Dan Faggella is the Head of Research and CEO of Emerj Artificial Intelligence Research, as well as a Fellow at the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies. Before joining Emerj, Dan was a black belt Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter who competed internationally. On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Dan joins our Managing Partner Anthony Taylor to discuss: - Why leaders should care about AI - How to manage change related to AI - The different types of ROI for AI - & much more Register for Dan's webinar, Starting an AI Consulting Practice - 3 Critical Factors for Success: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/14/w8v97bp // Learn more about strategic planning & implementation: ► Subscribe so you never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrpk3rGUdg7qUQjiog/?sub_co

Amos Schwartzfarb has been building businesses since the 90's. Now, he's the Managing Director at Techstars, investing in early stage businesses and helping them find repeatability. He also sits on several boards, and is the best-selling co-author of LEVERS: The Framework For Building Repeatability into Your Business. On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Amos connects with our Managing Partner Anthony Taylor to discuss the difference between being metrics aware and metrics driven, his Levers framework, how it helps businesses build repeatability into their business, and much more. Here's a breakdown of the conversation: - Being metrics aware vs. metrics driven - Considerations to make when becoming metrics driven - The Levers framework for becoming metrics driven - Leadership traits needed to bring a business to the next level - & more Check out his book, LEVERS: The Framework For Building Repeatability into Your Business: https://www.leversbook.com/ // Learn more about strategic

Chris Cicchinelli is the CEO & President of Pure Romance, the world’s largest in-home/virtual party company specializing in intimacy and sexual health. On his twenty year journey with the company, he grew the business from $3 million to $350 million in revenue. In 2018, Chris founded the Living with Change Foundation to help transgender youth and their families. He's also the author of the secret is YOU: How I Empowered 250,000 Women to Find Their Passion and Change Their Lives. On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Chris joined our Managing Partner Anthony Taylor to discuss his most challenging phase of growth, developing trust & credibility, the keys to attracting top talent & more. Here's a breakdown of our conversation: - His most challenging phase of growth - Developing trust & credibility - Keys to attracting top talent - & more! Chris' website: https://chriscicchinelli.com/ Chris' book, the Secret is YOU: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08VD9ZFKM/ref=dbs_

Cameron Herold in the Canadian born founder of COO Alliance. He was instrumental in building 1-800-GOT-JUNK? into a $100 million business, and also helped build several other companies including North America's largest collision repair company, the largest residential house painting company in the world, and a currency company he sold for $64 million. Since leaving 1-800-GOT-JUNK? 14 years ago, he's been coaching companies all over the world, and speaking in 26 countries. He's also authored 5 books, and is the host of the Second in Command Podcast. On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Cameron joins us to discuss the role of the second in command, his big 'aha' moments, growing the skills of managers, the importance of continuous learning, and more. To learn more about Cameron's work, check out his website to find podcasts, 5 books, case studies, courses & more: https://cameronherold.com/ Here's a breakdown of our conversation: - The role of the second in command - Biggest 'aha'