Best Jim Kavanaugh Podcasts (2024)

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Hello Citizen Founder and CEO John Stamm 21:16

9d ago21:16

21:16

In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Hello Citizen founder and CEO John Stamm. The St. Louis-based startup harnesses artificial intelligence to help businesses, voters, government officials, and others stay on top of all of the topics and ideas being discussed in local and state government through digestible meeting recaps. In this conversa…

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Ole Tyme Produce's President and CEO Joan Daleo 26:18

23d ago26:18

26:18

In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Ole Tyme Produce's president and CEO Joan Daleo. For more than 50 years, Ole Tyme Produce has been a St. Louis mainstay in the food distribution business. But when the pandemic arrived and the restaurant industry froze, Ole Tyme Produce reached a pivot point. It was up to Daleo and her team to come up wi…

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Edward Jones' Managing Partner Penny Pennington 26:16

1M ago26:16

26:16

In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Penny Pennington, managing partner of Edward Jones. The discussion touches on the company's St. Louis roots, how Edward Jones has benefitted from being a St. Louis institution, and the ways in which it is leveraging artificial intelligence to assist clients. Pennington also shares insights into The Great…

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Guarantee Electrical CEO Rich Ledbetter 22:38

2M ago22:38

22:38

In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Guarantee Electrical CEO Rich Ledbetter. The discussion focuses on the company's pivot to an employee ownership model, including the benefits and pain points of ESOPs for leaders and employees alike. Ledbetter also shares insights into what the ESOP process looks like, industries where the model might wo…

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Maxine Clark on the Delmar DivINe 41:30

2M ago41:30

41:30

In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Build-A-Bear founder Maxine Clark, who is now the CEO and co-founder of the Clark-Fox Family Foundation. The discussion touches on the impact of the Delmar DivINe, including how the development is serving as a hub for nonprofits and essential services. Clark also shares insights into how to recognize goo…

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Customer Experience Expert Shep Hyken 38:15

3M ago38:15

38:15

In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Shep Hyken, the St. Louis–based bestselling author, podcaster, and keynote speaker who helps organizations around the world learn and implement best practices for serving people in a variety of industries. The discussion focuses on the trends in customer experience and customer service that leaders of an…

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FOCUS St. Louis President and CEO Yemi Akande-Bartsch 33:59

3M ago33:59

33:59

In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with FOCUS St. Louis president and CEO Yemi Akande-Bartsch. The discussion touches on Akande-Bartsch's approach to helping local leaders reach their full potential, including why it can be helpful to create a map of leadership ecosystems to understand challenges and build relationships. Akande-Bartsch also sh…

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Stifel CEO Ron Kruszewski 23:50

4M ago23:50

23:50

In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Stifel CEO Ron Kruszewski. The discussion touches on Kruszewski's optimism about the future of downtown St. Louis, including why he believes it's important to invest in the commercial corridor. Kruszewski also shares insights into trends across the wealth management industry, the impact of artificial int…

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39 North Executive Director Emily Lohse-Busch 25:53

4M ago25:53

25:53

In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Emily Lohse-Busch, executive director of the 39 North Agtech Innovation District in Creve Coeur. The discussion touches on the establishment of a new nonprofit focused on developing the district in its next phase. Lohse-Busch also shares insights into the latest agtech trends, as well as the factors that…

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World Wide Technology CEO Jim Kavanaugh 33:52

5M ago33:52

33:52

In the debut episode, host Mike Miller chats with World Wide Technology co-founder and CEO Jim Kavanaugh about his company’s recent investment of more than $500 million in AI services. The discussion touches on WWT’s Advanced Technology Center, as well as plans to build an AI proving ground where clients will be able to test new uses for generative…

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Welcome to The BizSTL Podcast 0:52

5M ago0:52

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Löyly + The Spirit of Sauna Culture 1:16:45

1+ y ago1:16:45

1:16:45

UPDATE: Permaculture Freedom podcast is now called Land by Hand podcast. Listen to the first couple minutes to learn more about this update and the direction the show is headed. And for the main content of this episode...It's Sauna season and I thought this show might be a great introduction to the cultural traditions of Sauna from the far north of…

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Whole Animal Butchering + Kate Kavanaugh, SkillCult, Bearded Butchers, Hand Hewn Farm, Homesteady & more... 1:31:31

1+ y ago1:31:31

1:31:31

It's that time of year to harvest healthy and well-raised animals from the fields & forest before winter in our Northern climate so we decided to put together a collection of short recordings & interviews with some professional whole animal butchers, hunters and experienced on-farm butchers to share their tools & techniques to whole animal butcheri…

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Sara Potler LaHayne: Reflections on a Season of Brave Conversations 26:50

2y ago26:50

26:50

Move This World Founder & CEO Sara Potler LaHayne reflects on conversations with past guests, and how what they've shared connects to both her personal and professional past, present, and future.By Move This World Audio Network

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Nicole Phelps & Allison Schmitt: Diving into Resilience 43:19

2y ago43:19

43:19

Move This World Founder & CEO Sara Potler LaHayne sits down with Nicole Phelps, mental health advocate and wife of famed Olympian Michael Phelps, and ten-time Olympic medalist Allison Schmitt. They discuss the importance of resilience, and how making personal struggles public became a way of helping others.…

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Jim Kavanaugh & Joe Koenig: On Business and Friendship 39:56

2y ago39:56

39:56

Move This World Founder & CEO Sara Potler LaHayne sits down with World Wide Technology CEO Jim Kavanaugh, and its President, Joe Koenig. The two former college roommates talk of how, contrary to popular belief, working with close friends can help us not only personally, but professionally.By Move This World Audio Network

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Sara Hahn & Ellie Foster: A Tapestry of Feelings 33:43

2y ago33:43

33:43

Move This World Founder & CEO Sara Potler LaHayne sits down with Sara Hahn and Ellie Foster, Directors of Education for the Kevin Love Fund. They discuss the importance of vulnerability, and undoing the hierarchy of feelings that society has created.By Move This World Audio Network

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Haymaking by Hand + Anarchy Acres, Jim Kovaleski, Tap o' Noth Permaculture Farm & more... 1:23:34

2y ago1:23:34

1:23:34

It's that time of year to make some hay for the winter so we thought it would be a good idea to get into the weeds of making hay on a small-scale traditionally by hand. This episode is for all the folks who don't have the land or tractor to make hay on a larger scale, but want to mow their lawns, fields or meadows to make hay or bedding for their a…

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Jill Nykoliation: Energy Transfer 36:45

2y ago36:45

36:45

Move This World Founder & CEO Sara Potler LaHayne sits down with award-winning advertising CEO, Jill Nykoliation. They discuss the porous nature of our bodies as well as our minds, and how a constant transfer of emotional energy affects us personally and professionally.By Move This World Audio Network

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Mark Bertolini: Tragedy to Transformation 35:00

2y ago35:00

35:00

Move This World Founder & CEO Sara Potler LaHayne sits down with former Aetna CEO and Chairman, Mark Bertolini, and his wife Mari Arnaud. They discuss how Mark’s own path towards mindfulness was the inspiration for a company-wide transformation, affecting an entire industry and countless lives along the way.…

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Ben Higgins: Sitting in Stillness and Speaking in Truth 39:34

2y ago39:34

39:34

Move This World Founder & CEO Sara Potler LaHayne sits down with author, entrepreneur, and former Bachelor on ABC's The Bachelor, Ben Higgins. Ben talks candidly about his struggles with addiction, building a community of support, and his continuous journey towards being his authentic self.By Move This World Audio Network

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Marisa Peer: The Joy of Being Flawesome 34:54

2y ago34:54

34:54

Move This World Founder & CEO Sara Potler LaHayne sits down with bestselling author and therapist Marisa Peer. They discussed how Marisa challenges the mental health profession with her revolutionary techniques, the power of the mind / body connection, and the joy of being “flawesome."By Move This World Audio Network

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Eric Decker: His New Playbook 37:28

2y ago37:28

37:28

Move This World Founder & CEO Sara Potler LaHayne sits down with NFL superstar Eric Decker and his friend and manager Matthew Musacchio. However, instead of talking touchdowns and AFC Championships, they discuss the power of pause, the challenges of raising children while having demanding schedules, and remaining authentic in the public eye.…

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Welcome to Season 4 of Move This World with Sara 4:18

2y ago4:18

4:18

This season on Move This World with Sara, Host and Move This World Founder & CEO Sara LaHayne speaks with celebrity guests like retired NFL Super Bowl player Eric Decker, CEO Jim Kavanaugh, world-renowned Rapid Transformational Therapy trainer Marisa Peer, former CEO of Aetna Mark Bertolini, and star of ABC's The Bachelor Ben Higgins about the rela…

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Growing a Holistic Orchard + Michael Phillips 3:09:52

2+ y ago3:09:52

3:09:52

In this episode we are honoring the work & life of Michael Phillips, the 'beyond-organic' holistic orchardist, teacher, writer & consultant, who recently passed away. The audio in this episode is from the "Successful Biological Orcharding" workshop Michael facilitated in an organic apple orchard grown by Pat Tompkins. There is much wisdom to learn …

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Beyond the Status Quo With Raj De Datta, CEO and Co-Founder of Bloomreach 30:36

2+ y ago30:36

30:36

Is it possible to create an organizational culture before you even have a company? Raj De Datta, Co-Founder and CEO of Bloomreach, explains that he developed the cultural framework for Bloomreach before the company launched. Tune in to learn: How customer personalization changes everything (11:50) The importance of frank conversations in leadership…

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Change the Why to Win, With Joe Walsh, Chairman and CEO of Thryv 27:23

2+ y ago27:23

27:23

Is it possible that a CEO can get duped into running a company? Joe Walsh, Chairman and CEO of Thryv, shares how he ended up holding the reins of a historic company to pivot it from its phone book past to providing a digital platform that helps small businesses thrive. Tune in to learn: How a varied education can set you up for success (4:20) How t…

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Leadership Takes Guts With Jim Kavanaugh, CEO and Co-Founder of World Wide Technology 33:30

2+ y ago33:30

33:30

Jim Kavanaugh knows a thing or two about rising to the occasion. As the CEO and Co-Founder of World Wide Technology – an organization that provides global technology solutions and services – he’s had to prove his mettle more than once. Tune in to this episode of Business X factors to hear about how this St. Louis-based company became a global tech …

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Winning Big and Losing Small With Chris Malone, CEO of Applause 21:04

2+ y ago21:04

21:04

Software applications are used by people like you and me. Therefore, shouldn't humans all over the world test them before they launch? Chris Malone, the CEO of Applause, explains how the Applause platform activates a community of experts to ensure applications will truly serve their users. Tune in to learn: How to bring the power of software into t…

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Maple Syrup + Tapping into the Spirit of the North 1:10:35

2+ y ago1:10:35

1:10:35

Springtime in the Northwoods is a beautiful time of year when the natural world begins waking up from a long winter hibernation. We all have these natural rhythms within us as well that are intimately connected to the place we call home. For us in the North, this is a special time when we can tap into this much needed flow of life by literally tapp…

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Unity Wins With Kevin Haverty, Senior Advisor to the CEO at ServiceNow 23:05

2+ y ago23:05

23:05

A team that’s divided will, ultimately, not be successful. Kevin Haverty, Senior Advisor to the CEO at ServiceNow, reveals that a unified team, as well as a unified product, will earn big wins. Tune in to learn: How do you unify a large corporate team? (10:00) What does “interconnectedness” look like across departments? (12:15) What methods did Ser…

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Following the Money With Jim Ryan, President and CEO of Flexera 21:23

2+ y ago21:23

21:23

For more than twenty years, Jim Ryan has helped shepherd Flexera, a global software company, into massive success. How has he managed to help keep core values in the midst of expansion? He stops by Business X factors to talk about scaling with integrity, following the money, and why bureaucracy might not be a dirty word, after all. Tune in to learn…

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Empathy Is the Magic With Jon Lin, EVP and General Manager, Data Center Services & President, Americas (Interim) at Equinix 20:10

2+ y ago20:10

20:10

Magic often connotes supernatural powers. In the case of Equinix, magic is an outward manifestation of its work to connect the world that is then internalized into the culture of the company. Equinix’s magic may be super but it is certainly grounded in a positivistic, human value. On this episode, Jon Lin, Executive Vice President and General Manag…

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Seed Starting + Eliot Coleman, Baker Creek Seeds, Richard Perkins, Barbara Damrosch, Charles Dowding, Joe Gardener 1:34:27

2+ y ago1:34:27

1:34:27

It's that time of year to start seeds for the garden (for us Northern folk) and this episode features some tips from various folks in the world of farming & gardening like Eliot Coleman, Baker Creek Seeds, Richard Perkins, Barbara Damrosch, Charles Dowding, & Joe Gardener to name a few. I hope your wisdom and seeds grow with this episode learning w…

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Truth Equals Trust: Building a Culture of Authenticity with Robert Glazer, Founder of Acceleration Partners 20:09

2+ y ago20:09

20:09

Transforming organizational communication can be tricky. It requires an all-in truth and trust effort from everyone involved. In this episode, Robert Glazer, the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Acceleration Partners, discusses how to craft a culture built on “respectful authenticity.” Tune in to learn: Can you be honest with your employer? (0:…

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The Tie Between Awareness and Intuition with David Spitz, CEO of ChannelAdvisor 23:06

2+ y ago23:06

23:06

The notion of self-awareness may bring to mind an image of a highly conscious individual meditating on a mountaintop — I’m sure we’d all love to be in that spot right now – taking deep breaths. It’s a nice picture, but self-awareness is not only for exceptional people in an amazingly beautiful environment. In simple terms, self-awareness means to k…

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The Backbone of Good Business is Human Connection with Jamie Farrell, Chief Revenue Officer at Emeritus 20:25

2+ y ago20:25

20:25

To be successful in business, whether founding a new company or climbing the ladder at one that’s already established, a person has to have a clear motivation. This is also true for a company. The question becomes: What is the strongest motivation for action? Is it ambition? Is it the desire for wealth? Could the answer really be… love? On this epi…

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Listen First, Act Second: How One B2B Tech Company is Investing in Active Listening with ForgeRock CEO Fran Rosch 24:10

2+ y ago24:10

24:10

Identity management issues are difficult for enterprise companies and for consumers. According to Javelin’s 2021 Identity Fraud Study, there was 43 billion dollars worth of identity fraud scams in 2020. Small business owners to c-suite execs are all looking for the answer to security and simplicity, especially in the face of the enemies — bad actor…

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The Ultimate Underdog Story: How TaskUs Used an Outsider's Perspective To Unearth Hidden Talent Around the World 25:38

2+ y ago25:38

25:38

Outsourcing can be an ominous-sounding word. So can technology — especially if these words come to be associated with people losing their jobs. “The Future of Jobs Report 2020,” by the World Economic Forum, suggested that by 2025, 85 million jobs could be shifted over to machines, but, in exchange, 97 million new jobs might be created. Even if more…

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Making New Rules to Scale with Bob Walters, CEO of Rocket Mortgage 24:08

2+ y ago24:08

24:08

Relatively successful businesses know the regulations in their industries and develop processes to work within them. So, they play a status quo-style of the game to some success. But game-changing businesses know the rules so well they actually play the game differently. They play boldly to win big and to scale. Rocket Companies is now a number of …

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A Blue Collar Scientist: Changing the World Through Boundless Ambition and Company Ethos, with Kim Budil, Laboratory Director at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory 24:23

2+ y ago24:23

24:23

One look at the news today will tell you the world is facing a whole host of problems: from political upheaval to the socio-economic effects of Covid-19 all the way to climate change – it’s pretty clear we have a lot of work to do. At times, it can really feel like we’re being overwhelmed by the issues we have to tackle. So, it’s nice to know that …

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A Business Model that Will Save Your Bottom Line (and the Planet) with Ronen Samuel, the CEO of Kornit 30:03

2+ y ago30:03

30:03

What if to save and sustain the planet, it meant unleashing creativity with personalized, on-demand fashion? It may sound too good to be true, but Ronen Samuel, the CEO of Kornit Digital, explains why this model is both immensely profitable for business and utterly essential for the world. At Kornit, Ronan is combining the concepts of personalizati…

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Becoming a Company with Staying Power, with Ismail Amla, Executive Vice President of Professional Services at NCR 19:09

2+ y ago19:09

19:09

To reinvent yourself, you must destroy part of yourself. The only way you can do this is by embracing change and creating a culture where innovation can be nurtured and acted on. Ismail Amla, the Executive Vice-President of Professional Services of NCR on how this 130 year old company retained its staying power and harnessed the ability to stay rel…

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Slöjd & Green Woodworking + Jögge Sundquist, Jarrod Dahl, Ben Law, Barn the Spoon, Robin Wood 53:35

2+ y ago53:35

53:35

In honor of our wintertime in our neck of the woods, we are focusing on different themes of making the most of long winter downtime in the Northern parts of the world. To start things off, we begin this series with introducing the concept of Slöjd (or Sloyd) which is a Swedish word that for many hundreds of years has referred to being self sufficie…

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A New Breed of GOAT Serial Entrepreneur with Scott Donnell 19:15

2+ y ago19:15

19:15

Some serial entrepreneurs like Sir Richard Branson or Elon Musk captivate the collective imagination and rise to achieve celebrity status. We’re fascinated by those who are able to constantly build businesses or products yet the well never seems to dry up. It’s easy to put charismatic leaders on a pedestal who seem to have limitless energy, but we …

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The Marriage of Decentralization and Centralization with Steve Smith, CEO of Zayo 21:21

2+ y ago21:21

21:21

When Steve Smith joined Zayo as CEO, he found himself at the head of a company that was a Frankenstein of 46 acquisitions. And while the company’s decentralized approach had served it well in the early years, Steve saw an opportunity to take the company further. This time — and almost paradoxically — through centralization. Zayo is a communications…

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The Production Never Stops with Charles Eide, the Founder and CEO of EideCom, and the Founder and CEO of Second Stage 29:13

2+ y ago29:13

29:13

In a moment of crisis, some people freeze up. Others spring into action because they’ve learned lessons along the way to help them see their way through tough situations. Even one moment or inch of daylight in the darkness can be enough to hold onto to provide hope. People and companies have risen from the ashes before, and if something amazing has…

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Mayor Francis Suarez: Passion & Service 24:58

2+ y ago24:58

24:58

Move This World Founder & CEO Sara Potler LaHayne sits down with Miami Mayor Francis Suarez. Mayor Suarez and First Lady, Gloria, discuss how their partnership supports their family and work, living a life of service, and how being surrounded by strong women makes for better leadership.By Move This World Audio Network

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How Zoox is Directing the Future of Autonomous Vehicles with Bruce Baumgartner, VP of Procurement & Strategic Partnerships 28:58

2+ y ago28:58

28:58

Fate is often associated with the divine. It’s this idea that things are pre-ordained by a higher power and that outcomes are out of an individual’s control. There’s no doubt that there’s a lot of life that can’t be controlled. But there’s another way to look at destiny — it can be about making foundational choices that give a particular vision the…

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Maggie Lower: Authenticity & Fortitude 36:30

2+ y ago36:30

36:30

Move This World Founder & CEO Sara Potler LaHayne talks with Hootsuite CMO Maggie Lower. Maggie and Hannah, Maggie's cousin and best friend, discuss getting comfortable with your authentic self, building and maintaining your support network, and being true to yourself.By Move This World Audio Network

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