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Evolving IndustryBrand Frameworks: Flipping the Script on Creative-First BrandingThis episode dives into the brand frameworks of companies. Tyler Borders, Chief Brand Officer at Carnegie, discusses his journey from artist to brand strategist and how he flipped the script on traditional branding. He explains his psychographic framework for going beyond demographics to understand what truly motivates an audience. The conversation also explores the transition from a nimble "pirate ship" startup to a repeatable "battleship" organization and the challenge of maintaining an innovative edge.Join us as we discuss: [1:19] Psychographic frameworks and shifting to a research-first branding mindset[10:38] Automation versus t...
2025-08-1930 minEvolving IndustryCultural DNA: The American vs. European Tech MindsetIn this episode, we explore the cultural DNA of tech ecosystems. Kenneth Kashif Thomas, Principal at BackFuture, joins us to talk about the surprising differences in the US and European startup scenes. Kenneth explains how the American "no-BS" attitude and willingness to fund “napkin deals” creates a different landscape for founders. The conversation also tackles the hype around AI, the importance of focusing on real use cases, and how building a strong community is the human underpinning of success in the tech world.Join us as we discuss: [1:04] The European VC community and f...
2025-08-0524 minEvolving IndustryCompany Baggage: The 8 Archetypes of Dysfunctional OrganizationsOrganizational archetypes are recurring patterns that reveal how dysfunction takes root and persists. In this episode, Scott Wozniak, CEO of Swoz Consulting, breaks down some of the most common dysfunction types he’s encountered while helping companies scale. From the reactionary chaos of the “Firefighting Factory” to the rigid habits of the “Fortress,” Scott explores how leaders can identify these patterns and start engineering healthier operations. He also explains how industry pressures and founder personalities shape culture more than many leaders realize, and why “diagnosing the disease” is always step one.Join us as we discuss: ...
2025-06-1746 minEvolving IndustryOrganizational Transformation: How to Rebuild What Success BrokeOrganizational transformation is rarely about tech alone. Wayne Powers, Principal at Powers Consulting LLC, has led multiple turnarounds at the intersection of leadership, private equity, and digital evolution. In this episode, he unpacks why once-dominant companies fall behind, how misaligned incentives silently derail innovation, and what it really takes to course-correct in high-stakes environments. Drawing on experiences from Fortune 50 firms to PE-backed ventures, Wayne shares what makes digital investments pay off and how to build transformation strategies people actually support.Join us as we discuss: [1:12] Why so many market leaders eventually lose t...
2025-06-0336 minEvolving IndustrySimplifying Quote-to-Cash: Sell Stuff, Get MoneyQuote to cash is a complex but critical process that connects every department in a business, and perhaps no one explains it more clearly than John Garvens, Owner and Principal Architect at Garvens Consulting. John joins us to break down the quote to cash lifecycle into its essential purpose — sell stuff, get money. He shares how CPQ fits into the larger revenue equation, the most common pain points businesses face, and why streamlining this process is often the key to unlocking enterprise-wide productivity. He also unpacks the flurry of M&A activity happening in the quote-to-cash software space and wh...
2025-05-2037 minEvolving IndustryDynamic Data: Transforming the Supply Chain with Real-Time InsightsFor decades, product data has been rigid — trapped in static formats that limit flexibility and transparency. But as supply chains become more complex and consumer expectations grow, the need for dynamic data is greater than ever.John Abrams, CEO at nutrād, shares his vision for a future where supply chains move beyond outdated data standards. He explains how real-time data translation, powered by AI, can create deeper consumer trust, improve recall management, and unlock massive new business value.If you’re looking for a fresh take on how data is shaping the n...
2025-05-0632 min
Make Your Brand Legendary with Swoz ConsultingEp 38: Digital Transformation for Legendary Brands (with Ben Elmore)What can we learn from someone who's generated over $21 billion in enterprise value through digital transformation? In this conversation with Ben Elmore, Scott and Caitlin explore the often-misunderstood world of bringing technology and people together.Ben shares why 70% of digital transformation efforts fail, and how his team achieves an 85% success rate instead. Through stories from his work with Under Armor and faith-based organizations, he reveals that technology is only 1/3 of the transformation equation (and why starting with tech often leads to disaster).Whether you're leading a digital initiative or...
2025-04-0345 minEvolving IndustryHeadless Commerce: Digital Customers Want Modern SolutionsMany of the biggest names in e-commerce, from Amazon to Nike, have adopted headless commerce solutions to streamline their customers’ digital shopping experiences. But what sets headless commerce apart from other monolithic platforms, and is it the right solution for your business?Joshua Williams, Staff Engineer at Intevity, helps us unpack the benefits of this forward-thinking e-commerce architecture.If speed and efficiency are at the top of your digital customers’ wishlists, then you won’t want to miss this conversation around the brass tacks of headless commerce. Join us as we discuss:...
2024-11-1230 minEvolving IndustryFull Stack Architects: Drive Business Value Across DomainsStephen Ma, Head of Enterprise Architecture at Ulta Beauty, joins us to explain the full stack architecture model — a concept that merges strategic and technical roles within enterprise systems. Stephen shares how his full stack approach is helping Ulta Beauty innovate faster while breaking down silos between teams. He also discusses the challenges architects face in bridging business and IT to create real impact across an organization. Technical innovation is moving faster than ever, so enterprise architects need to deliver quantifiable value. Tune in for insights on how this holi...
2024-10-2235 minEvolving IndustryThe Civilian-Military Divide: Supporting Service Members and Their FamiliesThe civilian-military divide has been an unfortunate cultural barrier between American service members’ families and civilian communities for decades. The average military family has to relocate every two to three years, and the mental and financial toll it takes on soldiers’ spouses and children can be overwhelming.As the son of a U.S. Marine, Ryan Callahan, EVP of Digital Innovation at Blue Star Families, found his passion in partnering with sponsors and volunteers to help these families thrive.Ryan shares how Blue Star is using human-centered design and new data models to help military fami...
2024-07-0923 minEvolving IndustryThe Data Behind the Women’s Professional Sports MovementFor decades, women’s professional sports leagues have watched from the sidelines as their male counterparts reaped exponentially greater rewards for their efforts. This massive financial disparity has also contributed to missed data collection and analysis opportunities that could lead to advances in women’s sports science and management. Nancy Hensley, Founding Member and Advisor for Mercury/13, has made it her mission to disrupt that narrative.Nancy breaks down some of the hard numbers behind the history of women’s professional sports and explains why data is so critical to its...
2024-06-2532 minEvolving IndustryIntentional Integrity: Why It’s Profitable to Do the Right ThingAfter a successful career as a federal prosecutor, Robert Chesnut left the public sector to work with the in-house legal teams of some of the world’s most recognizable brands, including eBay and Airbnb.His experiences inspired him to write Intentional Integrity, a critique of the steady erosion of trust in workplace culture and consumer expectations.Robert shares some remarkable stories from his corporate journey and explains why companies that practice intentional integrity ultimately succeed while those that take unethical shortcuts fail.Join us as we discuss:[00:06] Th...
2024-06-1130 minEvolving IndustryThe Death of Third-Party Cookies: A Grim Dark Future for Data?The demise of third-party cookies in Google’s Chrome internet browser is nearly upon us, but how will it really impact ad vendors and e-commerce platforms? Will mounting regulations and data privacy concerns cause a massive paradigm shift in digital marketing? Is Google's pivot simply a power play to corner the analytics market under the guise of discretion?Intent aside, Donal Casey, Senior Consultant at Intevity, thinks the event will lead to some tough conversations within marketing departments about the intentionality behind data usage. Tune in as Donal helps us...
2024-05-2830 minEvolving IndustryWhy Your Data Management Sucks and Why You’re Not AloneData is digital gold for e-commerce businesses, so why do so many of them struggle with data management?Perhaps it’s because many business leaders view data management as a means to an end rather than an integral part of their organization’s strategic initiatives.But proper data management isn’t a one-and-done project. It’s a cultural mindset that executives who want to achieve exponential growth must embrace.Intevity’s Eric Webster, Director of Digital Solutions, and Mike Wiseman, Senior Data and Business Intelligen...
2024-04-2331 minEvolving IndustryHeadless Commerce: Drive Performance and Customization at ScaleHeadless commerce platforms have become all the rage in large corporations like Google and Amazon. But are these customizable solutions the right fit for your organization’s roadmap for growth? When is the right time to make the switch, or should you?These are the types of conversations we love at Intevity. In the first part of our internal series, Jason Anthony, Senior Consultant and Software Engineer, and Eric Webster, Director of Digital Solutions, join the studio to share their thoughts.If you’re curious how headless commerce can help scale your business by s...
2024-04-0235 minEvolving IndustryCustomer-First Culture: Align Priorities That Manifest LoyaltyPet supply retailer Chewy is renowned for building a customer-first culture that covets brand loyalty. So how did they do it?According to Remya Narayanaswami, Chewy’s Senior Director of Loyalty, it starts with having leadership who can clarify an enterprise-wide goal. Only then can internal teams check their egos at the door and keep organizational priorities in order.After an impressive stint with Amazon, Remya is now empowering her Chewy team to bring their customers solutions by getting ahead of customer problems. She gives us an exclusive peek into how she facilitates vastly divergent id...
2024-03-1235 minEvolving IndustryLegacy Brands: Evolving at the Speed of CultureHow do centuries-old legacy brands maintain relevance while honoring the long-standing traditions that got them to where they are today?Diana Haussling, General Manager of Consumer Experience & Growth at Colgate-Palmolive, put it simply — you must evolve at the speed of culture.Diana shares her unique insights on the privileges of working with iconic brands and the challenges of balancing innovation with heritage in a fast-moving market.If you’re interested in how conventional brand management intersects with contemporary operational models, then you won’t want to miss this episode.J...
2024-02-2035 minEvolving IndustryThe Age of the Generalist: Why Critical Thinking Will Be Our Most Powerful AI ToolAs generative AI continues to infiltrate the global workforce, how do business leaders and their teams determine which AI tools will actually drive value to their operations?Kishore Aradhya, an adjunct professor at Northeastern University’s College of Engineering, is teaching his students to ask one simple question when categorizing AI tools.“What problem are you typing to solve?”With decades of experience as a software engineer at companies like Staples, Bose, and Stanley Black & Decker, Kishore explains why flexibility and critical thinking will be essential in an AI-empowered workforce.
2024-02-0629 minEvolving IndustryProduct Experience Management: The Future of Brand Storytelling in E-CommerceAs Americans continue to cut their cable TV cords and explore new digital avenues for entertainment, retailers are scrambling to find new ways to get their products in front of consumers.Rob Gonzalez, Co-founder and CMO of Salsify, believes that today’s brand storytelling starts right where customers now interact with products the most — their detail pages on website storefronts. By optimizing descriptions, images, and other related digital media, companies can move their products up the rankings and in front of more shoppers.Tune in as we break down the f...
2024-01-2336 minEvolving IndustryCIO War Stories: Mergers, Change Management, and Building a Culture of OwnersGerry Mecca has been monitoring IT systems since the early ‘80s, so he can truly say he’s seen it all.
He’s helped guide more than a dozen organizations through decades of unprecedented change, from small nonprofits to Fortune 10 companies. Today, he’s still going strong as one of the industry’s leading consultants.
You won’t want to miss some of Gerry’s incredible war stories around change management, keeping a team’s eye on the prize, and a wild M&A experience for the books.
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2024-01-0932 minEvolving IndustryWhen Brands Meet Consumers: A Data-Informed Approach to Customer AnalyticsCustomer analytics are critical to understanding consumer behavior, preferences, and market trends. So lots of businesses pay top dollar to data research partners to help them gain insight into their brand’s patrons.
But Ian Dewar, Senior Director of Global Strategy at Anthropologie, believes most companies have all the data they need right under their noses. They just have to do a little digging.
Ian pulls back the curtain on how his organization orchestrates consumer data to enhance customer loyalty and promote greater collaboration across internal teams.
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2023-12-1941 minEvolving IndustryConversational AI: Do Chatbots Dream of the Human Experience?Hollywood has made a killing over the last few decades with sci-fi hits featuring sentient AI and human-like artificial constructs. But what if future chatbots transcended fiction by replicating authentic human interaction? What if they really could grasp the human experience?
Conversational AI used to be a fantasy straight out of an Isaac Asimov novel. Bilal Zaheer, Chief of Strategy and Growth at Metriarc, thinks that fantasy could become a reality much sooner than you think.
Bilal tears back the curtain on the programming challenges around conversational AI and why it may evolve into a...
2023-12-0525 minEvolving IndustryCybersecurity in the Age of AI: Why Data Defenses Need to Get SmarterCybersecurity has been a hot-button issue for businesses, both large and small, for years. But now, AI is changing the rules as cyberattacks become more personalized and nuanced.
That’s why Andrew Wilder, Board Member and Adjunct Professor in Cybersecurity at Washington University - St. Louis, argues cybersecurity isn’t just an IT problem anymore — it’s an “everyone” problem.
Andrew leans on nearly two decades of corporate cybersecurity experience to give us a peek at a future with AI-enhanced cyber threats.
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- How...
2023-11-2129 minEvolving IndustryFix Your Technical Debt: The Secrets to a Healthy Engineering EcosystemMost software engineering teams have grown accustomed to the accelerated change we’ve seen over the last several years, even learned to embrace it. The one thing that can really bring their progress to a screeching halt is the unexpected… not in the tech space, but in organizational expectations.
With over 25 years of experience in the field, Karim Shehadeh, Senior Engineering Manager at Under Armour, has seen incredible innovation. But what’s never changed is the need for leadership to clearly define their team’s roles so everyone understands the stakes.
Tune in to hear Karim’s i...
2023-11-0732 min
Pro Serv Podcast by Collective 54Episode 135 – How a Founder of a Consulting Firm Generates 98% Employee Retention by Deploying a Blame Free CultureAs a firm scales, bureaucracy creeps in and slows the growth trajectory. Culture is a substitute for bureaucracy, and it allows a boutique to retain its identity as it scales.
In this session, learn from Collective 54 member George Jagodzinski, Managing Partner at Intevity, on how he as a founder built a powerful culture with a fully remote workforce, and how it led to outstanding business results.
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2023-08-1813 min
Evolving IndustryBreak Glass in Case of Growth: Leveraging Data to Scale in Real-TimeCan businesses optimize decisions by leveraging data, both internal and external, in real-time to scale growth?
Gunja Gargeshwari, Chief Revenue Officer of Bright Data, believes in the untapped potential of harnessing data beyond an organization’s walls. Sometimes, you just have to break some glass to take your scalability to the next level.
Gunja shares how companies are already revolutionizing their operations and customer engagement by applying data to real-time decision-making.
Join us as we discuss:
- Delighting customers with data-driven services (3:35)
- The keys to pu...
2023-07-1128 min
Evolving IndustryHuman-Plus-Digital: Solving the Customer-Centric EquationWhere do people fall in the human-plus-digital equation as companies continue to level up in digital transformation? And at what point does innovation swallow up the human connection and leave empty interactions in its wake?
Alfred Nader, President - North America at OFX, says it starts with ditching the employee ball pits and customer-facing chatbots and investing in genuine relationships.
Alfred shares how OFX has gone all in on the human infrastructure so they never have to take their foot off the innovation gas.
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2023-06-1329 min
Evolving IndustryDo the Work in the Meeting: Collaboration and FacilitationChange is hard — or is it? Humans have an exhausting habit of overcomplicating systems and processes. Douglas Ferguson, President of Voltage Control, believes collaboration is the key to facilitating smoother change management. The problem is that too many leaders don’t understand people management.
Doug shares his unique insight on a collaboration mindset and why great facilitators don’t need a magical X factor.
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- Quantifying people in processes and technology (2:27)
- Why disagreements are often misunderstandings (15:08)
- Helping leader...
2023-05-0935 min
Evolving IndustryWhen Culture Outruns Corporate: Women in the C-SuiteWhile social trends like the MeToo movement have helped bring America’s archaic views on female disempowerment out into the light, Corporate America is still lagging behind in gender equality. While some strides have been made over the last decade, less than ten percent of the C-Suite are women today.
Julia Boorstin, Senior Media & Technology Reporter at CNBC and author of When Women Lead, shares why she believes the workplace status quo is still tilted against female leaders.
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- The low trajectory for gender equ...
2023-02-1431 min
Evolving IndustryCyber security: Anyone Can Be PreyCyber security is a relevant concern for every level of business. While corporations invest billions of dollars in cyber security annually, thousands of small businesses are also affected by cyber-attacks and ransomware.
Kurtis Minder, CEO of GroupSense, tells us how cyber security has been forced to evolve since he began his work and why every CEO and business owner should take it seriously.
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- Cyber security experts embedding with cyber terrorists (3:25)
- Do’s and Dont’s in response to a rans...
2023-01-3130 min
2023-01-0255 min
CXOTalkHow to Create Software Development Excellence#digitaltransformation #softwaredeveloper Modern software development and engineering excellence requires more than just technical skills. True excellence is built on a foundation of values, principles, and processes that all support the organization's business strategy and goals.For a review of practical steps to create engineering excellence in software development, we spoke with Dan Drasin, Chief Development Officer of the payment processing company Shift4.The discussion includes these topics:● About software engineering at Shift4● What is “engineering excellence”?● How Shift4 aligns software engineering and product development with company business strategy● Working with Intevity to align bus...
2022-12-0718 min
Evolving IndustryWeaponizing Trust in Tech DiplomacyTech diplomacy is still a fairly fresh concept. In most western countries, it’s a movement for advancing freedom through adopting trusted technology.
But as authoritarian regimes like China and Russia continue to preempt technology for nefarious purposes, democratic governments look to the private sector for assistance.
Keith Krach, Chairman and Co-Founder of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue , tells us what executives can do to help counter the techno-authoritarian playbook.
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Why “trust” is the most important word in any language (5:10)
The State...
2022-11-2932 min
Evolving IndustryThe Functional Case for Headless CommerceThe pandemic pushed a lot of online retailers towards headless commerce.
First of all, what IS headless commerce?
Well, it’s a term coined by Dirk Hoerig back in 2013 to describe e-commerce that allows for the customer-facing areas of a sales platform to be updated without messing around with the back end.
Some eCommerce companies see it as an easy scaling method, but is it right for your business?
Furqan Munir, Head of Product at fabric, tells us how headless commerce can revolutionize the online shopping experience and help companies orchestrate fr...
2022-11-2231 min
Evolving IndustryWell-Intentioned Failures: The Communication Problem Behind ITInformation technology failures are a systemic problem that nobody likes to talk about.
Failed initiatives to fix them continue to impact countless industries.
As a result, billions of dollars are lit on fire every year in an attempt to stave off disaster.
Michael Krigsman, Publisher and Industry Analyst for CXOTalk, believes IT failures are not a technology problem but a communication problem.
IT problems are only a symptom - we have to help cure the people behind the technology.
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- Commonalities...
2022-11-0827 min
Evolving IndustryNonprofit Boards: Meeting the Challenge of Intentional CareNonprofit boards are a unique reflection of their corporate counterparts.
In a volunteer setting where everyone brings different perspectives, leaders must ensure that everyone stays motivated and aligned with their mission.
Lizette Corro, President & CEO at Corro Nobil Associates and member of six nonprofit boards, shares what she’s learned during her extensive volunteer work.
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- The vital role of board development in nonprofit governance (3:29)
- Humanitarian efforts in the Ukraine crisis (9:09)
- Focusing a nonprofit board’s di...
2022-11-0127 min
Evolving IndustryKeep It Simple: Compartmentalizing Complexity in the Digital AgeChaos is often the fuel for entropy in corporate operations models.
Systems naturally gain complexity over time — sometimes in a less than organized way — and as businesses grow this complexity can lead to unseen issues, particularly when it comes to process and procedure.
With such an exponential explosion in the digital learning curve, how do we go about simplifying complex systems?
Pam Kosanke, Chief Revenue Officer at EOS Worldwide, joins us to share her thoughts on how business leaders can return to their roots by keeping things simple.
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2022-10-1833 min
Evolving IndustryPutting Globalization Under a MicroscopeOur world is increasingly growing more interconnected. But with war in eastern Europe and relations between China and the West cooling off, globalization is at a crossroads.
Tech statecraft has been a public security issue for decades, but private companies are also feeling the backlash from foreign cyberattacks. Kevin Cirilli, Media Fellow for the Atlantic Council, joins us to give us his insights into how cyber warfare has evolved into an assault on global economies.
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- Why geopolitical relationships are affecting the global supply chain
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2022-10-0431 min
Evolving IndustryThe Economic Impact of Tech CommercializationInvention and innovation are critical for technology advancement, but tech commercialization is essential to bear the economic fruit of progress.
Without commercialization, the brilliant ideas spawned by both the private and public sectors would never produce practical use benefits.
Tom Cellucci, Chairman and CEO of Cellucci Associates, Inc., shares his insights into tech commercialization and why he believes the U.S. is falling behind the rest of the world in its application.
Join us as we discuss:
- Tom’s experience as the U.S. government’s first Commercialization Officer (2:20)
2022-09-2733 min
Evolving IndustryThe Marriage of Tech and BrandingSince the rise of COVID, community and connectedness are at the forefront of the minds of consumers. Brands have adapted by using technology to tell a story, building relationships with their customers through engagement.
Yet, many wonder if some of this tech, like personal data collection, is an invasive slippery slope.
Of course, as Chris Silver puts it, the foundation for any relationship is trust. But the co-founder and board member of BambuMeta thinks that brands are figuring out how to maximize their customers’ data while also respecting their privacy and time.
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2022-09-2028 min
Evolving IndustryUnlocking the Superpowers of the NeurodiverseThe neurodiverse are an underutilized pool of talented men and women who can prosper in the workforce. They just need a fair chance.
Shaloni Winston, CEO of the Lexington, NY chapter of The Arc and Founder of Transitions, is here to expand our knowledge of neurodiversity.
Shaloni believes that, through honest communication, employers can unlock the potential of every neurodiverse worker.
Empowering a neurodiverse workforce is just the beginning as we work to understand how our differences make us stronger.
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- Common misconceptions centered...
2022-09-0631 min
Evolving IndustryInclusive by Design: A Studio for Diverse CommunitiesHow can you better serve diverse communities in your business?
Give them a voice.
The most impactful approach comes from truly listening to the community, engaging with them and — above all — including them in the process.
That’s the principle guiding Sara Cantor, who left the corporate world to become Co-Founder and Executive Director of Greater Good Studio, a design studio with a mission to better serve diverse communities.
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Why designers are really just pissed-off optimists
The key components to engaging with diverse communities
Why Sara i...
2022-08-2338 min
Evolving IndustryMeasuring Programs and Engaging PeopleYou get what you measure, and you can measure just about anything.
But you shouldn't measure just anything. You should only measure the important things.
Businesswoman, educator, and diplomat Marie Royce, who serves as CEO of Marie Royce LLC, shared what to measure, who should measure it, and how measurement contributes to leadership.
Join us as we discuss:
Engaging people through people-centered diplomacy
What to measure and why you should measure it
How to lead a team like a conductor directs an orchestra
Craving more? You can find this interview and m...
2022-08-0931 min
Evolving IndustryA Lesson from Sports on Servant LeadershipServant leadership may seem like a buzzword, but if you do it right, it can transform your organization.
It can even win Super Bowls.
Just ask Ben Utecht , Super Bowl Champion and Chief Culture Officer at True North Equity Partners , who’s seen both play out in real life.
Join us as we discuss:
The power of servant leadership
How to cultivate a communication culture
The importance of authenticity
Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to C-Suite Blueprint on Apple Podcasts , on Spotify, or here....
2022-07-2635 min
Evolving IndustryPassionate People: The Key To Organic GrowthPassionate teams are a key ingredient for success.
Building a culture of data is another.
How are the best and brightest making this a reality?
Cara Goodwin, a VP and H ead of Web and eCommerce at Toast, Inc. , is a vibrant young leader in the SaaS industry. At Toast, she’s lighting the way to creating flawless and extraordinary digital end-to-end experiences.
Join us as we discuss:
Using data and testing to ensure a seamless customer experience
Creating an organization-wide “culture of data”
Leverage machine learning for more precise testing
Balancin...
2022-07-1227 min
Evolving IndustryTalent Shortage: Fractional Executives in a World of Short SupplyIn an unconstrained world, every company would have a suite of full-time executives.
But with talent shortages and budgetary concerns running rampant in today’s business landscape, we are far from an unconstrained world.
That’s why we’re talking to Arlyn Davich , Managing Partner at Littlefish, about fractional executives. She shares how fractional executives work and how the arrangement can benefit your business.
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2 use cases for fractional executives
Advice for leveraging them
The qualities to look for in an effective fractional executive
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2022-06-2830 min
Evolving IndustrySustainability in the C-Suite: Going All InEnvironmental social governance is not a fix all. But for those that do it well, it can drastically improve your business.
A way to do ESG well — Go all in. Sitting in the middle will grow negativity on both sides.
To explain just how beneficial ESG is when done right, Steve Rochlin , CEO at IMPACT ROI, LLC , is here to walk us through it.
Join us as we discuss:
The true impact of ESG investments & the benefits of going all in
What executives are saying about the shift to green
New roles bearing...
2022-06-1431 min
Evolving IndustryDefiant Hope: What It Takes to End Child TraffickingIt’s human nature to want to look away from the worst crimes of humanity.
Yet, the only way we’ll stop the suffering atrocities like human trafficking is to face up to the harsh reality and address the issue head-on.
That’s something Rob Morris does every day as CEO and Co-Founder at Love146, whose mission is to end child trafficking once and for all. In this episode, he shares what it takes to keep fighting.
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What makes “defiant hope” a core value at Love146
The possibilit...
2022-06-0737 min
Evolving IndustryThe Power of CollaborationPeople are trying to figure out new ways to connect…
And are ending up back where they started. Is that so bad?
Not according to David Adler , Chairman & Founder of BizBash , who believes that the value of genuine human connection is far from obsolete—it may be the key to success across the event industry. David joins us today to explain how collaboration artists are critical for extraordinary results in creating engaging events.
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- The importance of collaboration artists
- The future of the event i...
2022-05-3128 min
Evolving IndustryDigital Transformation Is Human TransformationHas digital transformation become a meaningless buzzword?
We need technology; we need to adapt to a changing world.
But we need to get beyond the buzzword and effect changes that really matter.
That’s one of the key insights Greg Verdino , Digital Transformation Keynote Speaker, brings to today’s episode, as he discusses how to make sure to adapt without breaking what makes your business great.
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How to be agile without doing too much at once
Building a culture of adaptability
How te...
2022-05-1732 min
Evolving IndustryLeading like a TechnologistWhen it comes to leadership, there are a lot of obstacles no matter who steps up to the role.
And for technologists, the career path you take to leadership may, if you’re not careful, add additional obstacles.
But with the right approach, technologists can make the best leaders.
Just take today’s guest Subramanyan Murali , Vice President Marketing Technology at Fidelity Investments .
Join us as we discuss:
- How to prioritize what’s best for the team, not you
- Why perfection is overrated
- The futur...
2022-05-0340 min
Evolving IndustryHow Brands can Build a Real CommunityDoes your company have a community behind it?
Not just some janky web-portal, I’m talking about a true community — a place where people come together to help one another.
Because without that, you’re driving people away.
In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Brent Turner , EVP, Strategy and Solutions at Opus Agency , about how to get people to rally around your brand and build a truly thriving community.
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- Why events are more important than ever
- Why brands like Peloton h...
2022-04-1930 min
Evolving IndustrySpecial Episode: All We Have Is Now: Why We Need Presentism, Not FuturismWhen it comes to technology, it’s all too easy to get distracted by the shiny things that promise to change the world, yet change almost nothing meaningful about your business.
True transformation isn’t about the technology waiting, it’s about how you make the most of the technology you have.
Today’s guest, Tom Goodwin , Author, Influencer and Co-Founder of ALL WE HAVE IS NOW , joins the show to share how we can optimize technology to help deliver value and make our businesses more human.
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The problem w...
2022-04-0539 min
Evolving IndustryThe Truth About Digital TransformationAs far as buzzwords go, digital transformation reigns supreme.
But it’s also essential to the continued success of an organization…
So how do you avoid the shiny, buzzword traps and ensure yours is a success?
To find the answer, today I’m speaking with Jeff Kushmerek, CEO - Founder of Jeff Kushmerek Consulting Group, who has been involved in digitally transforming organizations since a time when the term hadn’t even been conceived — much less used to death.
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The evolution of digital transformation
The challenges...
2022-03-2233 min
Evolving IndustryHow to Get Everyone on Board for Digital TransformationDigital transformation is messy.
If you want to succeed in yours, your team needs to understand everything that goes into digitally transforming a business — and be prepared to handle it in stride.
That’s one of the key insights Erin Bonsang , Senior Director, Global Consumer Engagement at iRobot , learned while spearheading the company’s digital transformation efforts. She joins the show today to explain this and everything else she learned along the way.
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- Why digital transformation is no longer optional
- The value of checki...
2022-03-0834 min
Evolving IndustryOutside Insights: Learning from Journalism & Special ForcesA good leader knows to look outside their industry for insights and inspiration…
And that’s a whole lot easier when the content is fascinating.
Today’s guest Toby Harnden, Author of First Casualty, has a story that goes well beyond fascinating — it’s positively gripping.
Toby joins the show to share insights from the CIA team he profiles in the book, and more from how he got the story.
Join us as we discuss:
The fascinating post-9/11 CIA mission Toby chronicles in the book
The importance of patience and listening...
2022-02-1534 min
Evolving IndustryThe Power Map: A Ruleset for DisruptorsThe Silicon Valley playbook has been thrown endlessly at many of the world’s toughest problems…
And it almost always fails. Why?
It’s because those hurling the book around usually don’t even understand the game they are playing.
So says Evan Burfield, CEO at Helm, who believes that the tools for playing the game are out there — but they’ll only work once the rules are clear. He joins the show to discuss how Helm is making it easier for the players through the idea of Power Maps.
Join us as we dis...
2022-02-0832 min
Evolving IndustryThe Power of Internal CommunicationsNever underestimate the power of a strong internal communications function.
When the pandemic hit, some companies found themselves at a severe disadvantage without it.
But even if you already have an internal communications function, are you getting the most out of it?
To make sure you are, Alison Drakeford, Director of Internal Communications at Foundation Medicine, joins the show to share her top tips for optimizing your internal comms.
Join us as we discuss:
Why internal comms helps shape a company’s culture
The ins and outs of implementing intranet
Fi...
2022-01-2523 min
Evolving IndustryHow to Approach Your Business Like a ScientistBusiness leaders need to think like scientists.
They need the courage to adapt their ideas in the face of new evidence.
Because if they don’t…
Well, just ask Blockbuster where that road leads.
Today, I’m joined by the legendary internet pioneer Vint Cerf, VP and Chief Internet Evangelist at Google, whose valuable insights on the intersection between science and business are something every business leader needs to hear.
Join us as we discuss:
The (deliberate) role flexibility played in the internet’s evolution
The importance of humility...
2022-01-1120 min
Evolving IndustryHow Human-Centered Innovation Labs Manifest Empowered EmployeesInnovation labs can get a rep as an insular hangout for moonshot goofballs, an expensive office with a whole bunch of wacky furniture off in the corner somewhere — an unfulfilled promise.
That’s why it’s crucial to craft your innovative initiative from the inside out and build a human-centered, embedded lab that will empower your employees and generate a homegrown army of SMEs.
My guests today are revolutionary thinkers, teachers, and iconoclasts:
Karen Tilstra, Ph.D., the Founder and President of Creativity Effect, a visiting professor at AdventHealth University and Rollins College, and the Ex...
2022-01-0443 min
Evolving IndustryHow To Bridge The gap Between Digital Natives & Non-NativesWhen you put a group of professionals together in a safe environment, each with a different specialty, you not only get a rich conversation but one that no one can monopolize.
And if some of those professionals are digital natives with a chip on their shoulder, it’s all the more important.
My guest today, Coach Kathy Kemper, CEO and Founder at Institute for Education, discusses creating safe environments to bring digital natives and non-natives together in an effort to facilitate value through the conversations.
Join us as we discuss:
Creating safe en...
2021-12-2816 min
Evolving IndustryDigital Transformation in Santa’s WorkshopIt’s never too late for digital transformation — even after 1700 years.
Don’t believe me?
Just ask Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick…
Yes, that’s right — today we’re speaking with Santa Claus, Founder and CEO at North Pole, about how he’s revolutionizing his workshop and delivering a bespoke Christmas experience to everyone fortunate enough to make his Nice List.
Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to C-Suite Blueprint on Apple Podcasts , on Spotify, or here.
Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just sear...
2021-12-2109 min
Evolving IndustryEndless Digital TransformationChange is constant. Especially in tech.
Especially over the last 18 months.
While transformation is challenging, businesses have to adapt (and fast) if they want to survive.
My guest today, Chris Perrotti, VP of Digital Workplace at LogMeIn, was in the trenches for the mind-bogglingly complicated merger with Citrix, and then became a general in the remote work revolution.
Join us as we discuss:
Staying focused amidst massive changes
How immensely crucial it is to have the right team
Making the right choices when merging two distinct cultures
Pandemic lessons and...
2021-12-1432 min
Evolving IndustryThe Challenges of Going Digital Across 400+ BrandsFor most companies, transforming their digital presence is hard.
So, digital growth when you have 400+ brands in your portfolio may seem impossible…
But you can not only pull it off, it can be a resounding success — as long as you master the art of prioritization.
Today’s guest, Jeanine Sipp, is part of a team that did just that. As Director of Digital Experience & Marketing at Sazerac, they were responsible for revitalizing their approach to digital.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why prioritization is the key to any transformation with such a...
2021-12-0728 min
Evolving IndustryIntroducing: C-Suite BlueprintYou keep running out and buying more software to solve your problems… then more software to solve the new problems you’ve created.
New problems; new software. Sound familiar?
We call it Death by a Thousand Band-aids — and it’s time we put an end to it.
That’s why here at Intevity, we’re excited to announce a new show, C-Suite Blueprint, helping you avoid the pitfalls of digital transformation and make technology work for you.
In this trailer episode, Producer Jay Alford interviews your host, George Jagodzinski Managing Partner at Intevity...
2021-09-2406 min
GSD - Getting Services DoneEpisode 17: Discovering Discovery with George Jagodzinski of IntevityJeff and George have worked on projects for over 10 years. Recently George's company, Intevity, has been leading a discussion about Discovery and best practices. Jeff got a chance to sit down with George and go over all the best practices for not just a discovery session, but a discovery period. Topics covered include: - best length of time for. a discovery period - Trust, empathy and how not to "lead the witness" - Best tools to use - Building trust along the way instead of the BIG REVEAL in the end. Music choice for the intro is George's- James B...
2020-11-1244 min