Best D. Scott Smith, MBA Podcasts (2024)

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Ashley of Fuzz Lab 28:30

8h ago28:30

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Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/ Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: building strong communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for…

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135. Michael Smith: From Oil and Gas to Recruitment Innovation, Redefining Success and Personal Growth Through Courage and Introspection 1:02:54

1h ago1:02:54

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What if the path you set out on isn't the one you end up taking? Our guest, Michael Smith, embodies the courage it takes to redefine success. After thriving in the oil and gas industry, Michael co-founded a recruitment tech company, challenging the typical narrative of career stability. Journey with us as Michael revisits his roots, trading childho…

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134. Winnie Auma: From growing up in extreme poverty in Africa to studying at Harvard, speaking at Facebook, Google and teaching entrepreneurship to vulnerable women 50:45

13d ago50:45

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I’m speaking today with Winnie Auma who has had an extraordinary career and life. Winnie grew up in extreme poverty in rural Africa and was the youngest of 15 children. She went on to pursue higher studies, including an MBA and an Emerging Leader at Harvard Kennedy School. She is now the Chief Program Officer at Village Enterprise Fund that operate…

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Introduction to The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story 6:58

22d ago6:58

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Find us on the web: TheWacoExperience.com Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens. Thank…

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Cracking the Code of Effective Training with L&D Detective, Kevin M. Yates 39:11

1M ago39:11

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Our CEO John Mark Williams is joined by renowned ‘L&D Detective’ Kevin M. Yates to uncover the mysteries of measurement and explore the science behind effective learning and training.

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133. Kevin D. Monroe: From Prayers to Profits, Navigating Church Politics to Wireless Sales with a Side of Gratitude (and how to be grateful, esp. when you're not feeling particularly positive!) 58:22

1M ago58:22

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Ever wondered what it's like to get fired from a church? Join us as Kevin Monroe, a perpetual optimist, shares his and inspiring (and hilarious) journey, Kevin's story is filled with unexpected twists and turns. One minute he's battling religious politics, and the next he's embarking on a wild adventure in the world of wireless sales. Along the way…

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BGen Val Jackson, USMCR - Commanding General, 4th Marine Logistics Group 2:03:35

2M ago2:03:35

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In this episode, BGen Jackson discusses why leaders don’t always need a bias for action and how the Marine Corps has to go on, so not everyone is going to get what they want. We also dive into mentorship between genders and how leaders at all ranks can learn from her experiences - specifically where she was successful in receiving mentorship in a m…

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132. Julianna Yau Yorgan: How to be Unapologetically Introverted and Unstoppable, learn Practical Insights from her career at Blackberry, Project Management & Coaching in Canada & Spain 45:51

2M ago45:51

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In this episode of the 'How I Got Hired' podcast, I interview Julianna Yao Jorgen, a leadership and career coach who specializes in helping introverts advance their careers. Juliana shares insights from her extensive corporate career across various geographies and industries, including her strategic career moves to work at BlackBerry and eventually…

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Overview: Networking, a Scientific Method 12:24

2M ago12:24

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Learn more: dscottsmith.com Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Business-Networking-Scientific-Scott-Smith-ebook/dp/B0C9NLWYN7/By D. Scott Smith, MBA

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Fueling success with Alex Smith. 35:57

3M ago35:57

35:57

Our CEO, John Mark Williams is joined by Alex Smith, Managing Director Volkswagen Group UK Ltd, as they explore: Failure and setbacks, cultures of innovation and continuous improvement, and the balance that is needed for short-term results with long-term vision.

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131. Claire Harbour's World Tour: Coaching, Cultures, and Crazy Stories working in 17 Countries & 8 Languages! 1:06:37

3M ago1:06:37

1:06:37

My guest today is no ordinary coach. Claire Harbour is a true multi-hyphenate: coach, author, podcaster. She spent the first part of her career in General Management, Consulting & Executive Search in companies like Louis Vuitton and Egon Zehnder and has worked around the world in 17 countries in 8 languages. We are going to talk about this half and…

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MGySgt Scott Stalker, USMC (Ret) – Former Command Senior Enlisted Leader with US Space Command 1:54:32

3M ago1:54:32

1:54:32

In this episode of Moments in Leadership, retired U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant Scott Stalker discusses the lessons learned over his career, including his time in the Defense Intelligence Agency, United States Cyber Command, the National Security Agency, and in his final assignment with United States Space Command. Hear the story of how…

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Military Leadership with Liz ‘Chinook Chick’ McConaghy. 32:43

3M ago32:43

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John Mark Williams is joined by Liz McConaghy, the longest-serving female crewman on the Royal Air Force Chinook Fleet, as they discuss military leadership, veteran mental health, and resilience with teamwork.

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Military Special: Tactical Talks 40:21

3M ago40:21

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Discover our first-ever special edition podcast. Join John Chantry and special guest Stuart Tootal as they discuss the impact of military productivity skills on the civilian workplace. Stuart Tootal, a decorated British Army veteran, transitioned to a successful career at Barclays, where he founded the Barclays Armed Forces Transition Employment an…

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The Challenges to the Hospitality Industry with Scott Brown. 27:12

4M ago27:12

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John Mark Williams is joined by Scott Brown, UK Director of Sales at Meliá Hotels International, as they discuss the challenges the hospitality industry faces, authenticity within leadership and the importance of navigating and adapting to ever-changing environments.

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130. Sam Gratton: MBA in Barcelona, then a successful Banking career in London and why he ended it, then film-making & finally founding a global Communication training firm from scratch in Madrid 1:18:45

5M ago1:18:45

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I’ve been following Sam Gratton for 4 years on LinkedIn, where I came across one of his videos that had all of my favourite components: it was educational, entertaining and energizing. Sam is the founder of Gratton Communications, a communication training firm that helps people with Business English and Public Speaking. His clients include CEO’s an…

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MajGen Jim Lukeman, USMC (Ret) – Former 2nd MARDIV CG and Current CEO of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation 1:22:58

5M ago1:22:58

1:22:58

In this episode of Moments in Leadership, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret) MajGen Jim Lukeman and host David B. Armstrong discuss both MajGen Lukeman’s Marine and civilian careers, showing duty does not end after time in uniform is concluded. his life and career, including his time as a Platoon Commander time in 1st Bn 2nd Marines, a Company Commander in Li…

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129. Dr Mona Mourshed: From McKinsey Senior Partner to Global Non-Profit Founder, Learn from her Journey and the profound influence of the Arab Spring 40:52

6M ago40:52

40:52

Join Dr. Mona Mourshed from Generation.org as we explore the magic of education and jobs. She's not your average leader; she's a trailblazer who's traveled from the Middle East to the forefront of changing careers. Our chat is packed with great insights. Mona explains how having a strong passion and connecting it with your goals can transform your …

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Business & Leadership Change with Stuart Andrews. 26:18

6M ago26:18

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Our CEO, John Mark Williams is joined by Stuart Andrews, Executive Leadership Coach and LinkedIn Leadership Top Voice 🎙️ Stuart and John explore the key to unlocking leadership potential, effective communication, business change and more.

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128. Where are they now? Neil Bearden on Burnt Boats, Blowguns, Business & Moving back to USA after 14 years in Singapore 1:05:40

6M ago1:05:40

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Today’s episode is part of my series ‘Where are they now’ to check up on how some of my past guests are getting on and how sometimes the best laid plans can go differently. Neil Bearden was a guest on the show back in Nov 2020 on episode 4 titled ‘The True Power of your story’ and if you haven’t listented to it yet, I highly recommend you do, becau…

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Military, Motherhood & Leadership with Bobby Davis. 34:02

6M ago34:02

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Our CEO, John Mark Williams is joined by Bobby Davis, Coach, HR/OD Practitioner & Collaborator 🎙️ Bobby and John explore the background and factors that have fueled Bobby's success, the challenges Bobby faced as a female trailblazer in the military and the importance of communication, curiosity and compassion in leadership.…

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SgtMaj Marcos Cordero, USMC - CSEL, TF North: "Do You Just Assist In Enlisted Matters Or Do You Assist In All Matters?" 1:43:40

7M ago1:43:40

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127. Lousin Mehrabi: From a Career in Finance to Becoming one of the most sought after Negotiation Advisors in the World 48:55

7M ago48:55

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My guest today is recognised as one of the most influential negotiation professionals in the world and works closely with CEOs and decision-makers to help them get the best out of themselves and their teams. Lousin Mehrabi is trained and mentored by some of world's best (hostage) negotiators, is a Certified Professional Negotiator, speaks 5 languag…

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Col Paul Merida (Ret), USMC - Commanding Officer 22 MEU: "Handling the Crown Jewels" 2:11:03

7M ago2:11:03

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In this episode of Moments in Leadership, U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Paul Merida and host David B. Armstrong discuss the early parts of his life and career, concluding with his time commanding one of the ‘Crown Jewels’ of the Marine Corps, a Marine Expeditionary Unit. His insights provide useful lessons about how to manage disparate organizations ov…

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You're Hired, Not Fired with Mark Wright. 27:20

8M ago27:20

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Described as the most successful winner of The Apprentice, our CEO John Mark Williams got up close and personal on all things leadership with the award-winning, influential entrepreneur and digital marketing specialist – the one and only Mark Wright.As well as discussing his life-changing experience as a business partner and mentee of Lord Alan Sug…

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126. Suneel Gupta: He will help you find that spark again, yes, really, just like he did for himself 1:17:07

8M ago1:17:07

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My guest today was once seen as the “face of failure” in the New York Times, so if there’s one thing he understands really well, it’s that the road to success is not always smooth. Suneel Gupta learned from his mistakes and went on to found RISE, a breakthrough wellness company recently bought by Amazon. Suneel is now a successful author and host o…

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125. Karin Hurt: From leaving golden handcuffs at Verizon to writing a blog that became a leadership training firm with clients like Adobe, Microsoft, Nestle! 1:02:08

8M ago1:02:08

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We’ve had lots of guests on the show who quit their job, were called to a higher purpose, set their eyes on entrepreneurship and never looked back. One thing we don’t often see is the mess that goes on behind the scenes. Karin Hurt’s story is one that deserves to be told, because Karin is no ordinary former 9 to 5’er who started her own training fi…

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SgtMaj Carlos Ruiz, 20th SgtMaj of the Marine Corps - "Quality of Life 2030" 1:38:08

9M ago1:38:08

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This episode is a unique look into the mind of one of our service’s senior leaders days before a major hearing. Moreso than a typical CSPAN briefing of soundbites, the lister will be able to hear, in detail, plans to improve quality of life and lethality of Marines. The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (SMMC), Carlos Ruiz, discusses the init…

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Major General Matthew D. Smith, U.S. Army - "This Ain’t the Boy Scouts" 1:12:18

9M ago1:12:18

1:12:18

This Ain’t the Boy Scouts – U.S. Army Major General Matthew D. Smith In this episode of Moments in Leadership, Army Major General Matthew D. Smith and host David B. Armstrong discuss the early parts of his life and career, concluding with his time holding battlespace in Afghanistan without a workup cycle to support that style of operation. His insi…

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124. Donna Serdula: From Sales to Writing the 'LinkedIn Profile Optimization For Dummies' Guide 54:39

10M ago54:39

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I’ve talked so much about LinkedIn on the show, and have brought quite a few personal branding and LinkedIn experts on here as well. My next guest however, is different. Donna Serdula is a LinkedIn Expert, speaker and author who wrote the Dummies guide… LinkedIn Profile Optimisation for Dummies. In this episode, we are going to learn directly from …

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The Meaning of Maverick with Judith Germain. 27:05

10M ago27:05

27:05

Tune in to the final episode of Leadership at the Edge for 2023 as our CEO John Mark Williams, and Founder of The Maverick Paradox Judith Germain, discuss all things maverick leadership, focusing on some fascinating topics such as embracing intellectual disobedience, the difference between implementation vs execution, and disciplined rebellion agai…

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Agile Marketing with Jim Ewel. 28:55

10M ago28:55

28:55

Our CEO, John Mark Williams, is joined by Jim Ewel, one of the authors of the Agile Marketing Manifesto, co-founder of the Agile Marketing Alliance, and the author of The Six Disciplines of Agile Marketing.This episode explores agile marketing, marketing functions and more!

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123. Can the ATS help you land your Dream Job? Learn from Talent Acquisition Expert & Job Seeker Ally Ed Han 38:27

11M ago38:27

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Join me from a LinkedInLive conversation on a perennially hot topic: the Applicant Tracking System. Let's learn with Ed Han, Wordsmith, Job Seeker Ally and Recruiter at Cenlar FSB. In this conversation from 2022, Ed and I talk about: - What are some myths surrounding ATS's that we need to separate from facts? - What does a job seeker need to know a…

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SgtMaj Chris Rivera, USMC - "Your Rocker is Not a Hammock" 1:55:29

11M ago1:55:29

1:55:29

Sergeant Major Rivera enlisted in the Marine Corps in July 2000 and is currently assigned to the 3d Littoral Logistics Battalion. Extended show notes are coming - I'm just getting this episode out there for listening. Email me if you have any questions before I post notes.By David B. Armstrong

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Navigating the Trust Gap - Leadership at the Edge Special. 31:01

11M ago31:01

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On this special edition of Leadership at the Edge, ⁠The Institute of Leadership⁠ CEO John Mark Williams, engages in a captivating conversation with Dr. Maria Katsarou-Makin and Doug Strycharczyk. Together, they delve into the intriguing findings of the latest research that sheds light on the evolving dynamics of trust in the workplace.…

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Extra-dependant teams with David Kesby. 32:32

12M ago32:32

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On this episode of Leadership at the Edge, The Institute of Leadership CEO, John Mark Williams, is joined by David Kesby, a former Captain in The Parachute Regiment, Ex Chief Consultant Coach at the Academy of Executive Coaching, and author of ‘Extra-Dependent Teams’. This episode explores extra-dependant teams, competitive advantage and more!…

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Colonel Stephen W. Davis, USMC (Ret) – You Can't Manage People Up a Hill, But it Can Help 2:13:06

1y ago2:13:06

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In this episode of Moments in Leadership, host David B. Armstrong spends time with retired Marine Colonel Stephen Davis, a veteran of the post-Vietnam War Marine Corps, the Reconnaissance Community, Joint Special Operations, and multiple combat tours up to the Regimental Command level, where they spend time discussing various topics related to hard…

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