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On the Strategy and Leadership Podcast, we interview CEOs, business leaders, authors and thought leaders to get their perspectives on strategy, leadership, management and other trends to support your career as a leader. If you’re looking for one of the best business or management podcasts out there, we’re in the top 3 percent of the world. Be sure to subscribe! We put a new podcast out once a week. The Strategy and Leadership podcast is hosted by SME Strategy: We’re a management consulting f ...
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Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the experts
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Ten2Two works with business large and small across all sectors and industries and has fascinating conversations every day about how businesses are adapting and leading in these changing and uncertain times. Our new series, Talking SME, lets you join us for these conversations to get insights, learnings and advice from a broad range of business leaders. Our guests talk about a subject close to their hearts and share their personal insights for your benefit. Give yourself a short break to hear ...
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Bringing you the latest news, views and experiences in Technology, Talent and Transformational change hosted by CTO, Author and leading Tech For Good advocate Prof. Sally Eaves @sallyeaves. With weekly episodes and an inspiring diversity of guests from some of the most pioneering organisations, projects and people of our time, this is Your engaging space to learn from C-Suite to Student, CIO to Academic and Enterprise to SME. Our shows focus on the latest innovations in emergent technology i ...
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A show hosted by me, David Ventura, a specialist in training, educating and consulting on practical strategies for harnessing the power of Key Account Management (KAM) in SME’s today. I am also the principal KAM consultant and Managing Director of www.kamguru.com. In a world of diminishing customer loyalty, what can business leaders do to retain their top customers, while still adding value. In this podcast I explore some hands-on tips and tactics you can implement today – to remarkably shif ...
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Leaders Leap | How to stay ahead of Disruption with Steve Dennis
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Summary Steve Dennis, president and founder of SageBerry Consulting, discusses the transformation of the retail industry in the digital age and the challenges faced by companies in adapting to change. He emphasizes the need for leaders to embrace a mindset of continuous transformation and make the necessary mindset shifts to drive success. Dennis a…
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HR Challenges and Solutions: Insights for Growing SME's ...... HR Consultant and Herts CIPD Chair Ruth George, chats with Jane O'Gorman at Ten2Two
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Ruth George, HR Consultant and Herts CIPD Chair, talks about the challenges HR can pose for a SME, the importance of offering flexibility to employees and why small businesses can't afford to miss the AI boat. Ruth is a Chartered Member of the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) with over 25 years' experience in senior HR manage…
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Revolutionizing Management: Making Feedback and Goals Engaging.
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Projjal Ghatak (JJ) is the CEO and co-founder of Onloop, a company focused on rethinking how goals and feedback are handled within organizations using AI-powered technology. JJ has extensive experience in leadership and management roles, including as the former head of strategy and international business development at Uber. He holds an MBA from St…
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Hortense Le Gentil Discusses Leadership and Overcoming Mind Traps
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Hortence Le Gentil is an esteemed author, coach, and speaker, specializing in leadership transformation. She is the author of "The Unlocked Leader" and a member of the prestigious MG 100, a group of top coaches under the mentorship of Marshall Goldsmith. With a diverse background in show jumping, marketing, and entrepreneurship, Hortence has coache…
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Digital Tools and Data: Unlocking the Future of Healthcare w/Shanil Ebrahim
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In this episode, Anthony Taylor interviews Shanil Ebrahim, a partner at Deloitte in the Life Sciences. They discuss the challenges and needs in the healthcare industry, particularly the shortage of human resources. They explore the role of technology, such as AI and telehealth, in addressing these challenges and improving patient outcomes. They als…
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Staying Mission Focused in an Ever-Changing World with Karryn Christopher
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Karryn Christopher is the Executive Vice President of Marketing and Preferred Partnerships at Signature Travel Network. For over 23 years, She has played a pivotal role in marketing, technology training, and creating preferred partnerships to optimize travel agency profitability. Her dedication to the company and extensive experience in the travel …
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Building High Performing, Scalable Organizations: An Interview with Rob Bier
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Summary In this episode, Anthony Taylor interviews Rob Beer, the managing partner at Trellis and author of Smooth Scaling. Rob shares his insights on building great companies and the importance of being all in. He discusses the challenges of managing growth and the need for balance between operational and cultural needs in high-growth companies. Ro…
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EY Entrepreneur of the Year Kerry Siggins on her Ownership Mindset
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Summary In this episode, Anthony Taylor interviews Kerry Siggins, CEO of StoneAge and author of The Ownership Mindset. Kerry shares her journey of becoming a leader at StoneAge and the importance of trust and empowerment in building a successful company. She emphasizes the need for leaders to have an ownership mindset and to surround themselves wit…
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State of Cloud, AI and GenAI Special ! With Jesse Rothermel Principal, Consulting Service, EY
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🎙️As 'change' sits center stage across the world impacting the future of work and society, in this special ahead of SAP Sapphire we focus on all things future landscape of Cloud, AI and Generative AI. To explore this in depth I am delighted to be joined by Jesse Rothermel, Principal, Consulting Service at EY. 🔸This is a deep dive across the influen…
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Unpacking Inclusion: Strategies for a Diverse Workplace ...... Baljit Kaur, Founder of Innate Consultancy, chats with Jo Gregory at Ten2Two
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Baljit Kaur, Founder of Innate Consultancy and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion champion, talks about the challenges Diversity, Equity & Inclusion can present for an SME, whilst offering actionable changes and starting points that can help to get the ball rolling. Baljit helps companies design a diverse workforce and inclusive cultures achieving excel…
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Readiness within Reach! Empowering Ransomware Protection and Cyber Resilience in the Age of GenAI! With Thomas Bryant, Director of Product Marketing at Commvault
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🎙️As the RSA Conference 'Where the World Talks Security™' hits full swing, the stage is set for a deep dive across the many changes impacting data vulnerability from both a cybersecurity AND a data management perspective. To explore this in depth I am delighted to be joined by Thomas Bryant, Director of Product Marketing at Commvault! 🔸And our conv…
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Achieving Cyber Resilience with Zero Doubt! With Tim Burlowski, Global Lead, Cyber Resilience & Data Protection Strategy and Varun Grover, Global Lead, AI at Veritas Technologies.
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🎙️In today’s cyber special with Veritas Technologies our focus is on the need to move beyond Zero Trust to Zero Doubt – enabling holistic, embedded and experience-centric cyber-resilience by design! In particular, we discuss some breaking news announcements benefiting capacities within a multi-cloud landscape, expanded Security Partner Ecosystem an…
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Elevating Your Game: Strategies for Success in Business and Life with Alan Stein Jr.
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Alan Stein Jr. is an acclaimed keynote speaker, author, performance coach, and consultant with a formidable track record in working with elite NBA superstars such as Kevin Durant and Victor Oladipo. As a former basketball performance coach, Stein Jr. has pivoted his focus to the corporate realm, where he leverages his sports insights to elevate ind…
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Aventus CEO Shawn Mohr discusses the importance of revenue-driven leadership and the future of blockchain technology.
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Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of the Strategy and Leadership podcast, host Anthony Taylor is joined by Shawn Mohr, the dynamic CEO of Aventus, to explore the intricate relationship between leadership, technology adoption, and organizational growth. Sean delves into the emerging space of blockchain and tokenization, offering a glimpse …
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Family Business 101: Are You A Business First Family Or A Family First Business? With Rob Ferguson
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Do you run a family business? Have you ever pondered on whether you’re running a family-first business or a business-first family? It’s time we explore this question, and today’s guest is just the person to talk about it. Rob Ferguson has been a trusted advisor to family businesses since 2010. He takes his decade-plus experience and wisdom to the s…
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The Power of Transparency and Neurodiversity with Aimably CEO Claire Milligan
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Nothing is immutable. Every line in the P&L is adaptable, and every challenge is surmountable. In this episode, we have CEO of Aimably, Claire Miligan to discuss the strengths of neurodiversity and transparency in business. She shares her perspective on a culture of openness and the power of transparency in decision-making and empowering teams. She…
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President Private Cloud Of Rackspace - Brian Lillie On Customer Inspired Innovation
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Customer inspired innovation is the belief that when you listen to your customers, they will guide you where you need to go. This is what our Brian Lillie, the President of Private Cloud at Rackspace, explains to us today along with his profound insights on leadership and the evolving landscape of technology. With a background spanning the US Air F…
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Former PepsiCo COO Grace Puma And Former Nike President Of Consumer Direct Christiana Smith Shi
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What factors are really holding women back from moving forward in their careers? More importantly, what can you do about it if you find yourself in that position? We talk about all these things and more with our high-caliber guests who promise to deliver nothing but goodness. PepsiCo COO Grace Puma and former Nike President of Consumer Direct Chris…
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Lance Graulich The Man Behind TGI Friday’s Franchising Success Story
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Anthony Taylor is joined by Lance Graulich, who shares about the amazing franchising success of TGI Fridays. In this episode, learn about Lance’s creative hiring process and why it is important to listen to your employees to create a highly productive team. He explains why it is helpful to have checklists for everything and how to properly implemen…
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How Executives Can Work With ERGs To Drive Innovation, Employee Engagement And Business Success With Kristina Fusella
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Your greatest asset is your people; investing in them is also investing in your growth. In this episode, Anthony Taylor interviews Kristina Fusella about the value of working with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to drive innovation, employee engagement, and business success. Kristina is the Senior Director of Capabilities and Employee Experience at…
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Learning From Failure With The CEO Of Celebrity Cruises, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo
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Nobody wants to fail, but failing can just be the thing you need to really grow in your career and in your life. As the cliché goes, experience is the best teacher, and failure is arguably the best experience you can have. Lisa Lutoff-Perlo learned this powerful lesson in her trailblazing journey as a female leader in a male-dominated industry. In …
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The Great Engagement: Your Secret To Improving Retention, Quality, And Profitability With Brad Zimmerman
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The great resignation woke the eyes of many business leaders to shift their culture in their organizations. That culture shift will keep them afloat in their business because everyone aboard is driven to keep the ship sailing. In this episode, Brad Zimmerman, the Co-Founder and Partner of Phoenix Performance Partner, dives into The Great Engagement…
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Former Dell CIO On Being Passion Struck With John R. Miles
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Would you embrace the flames that would ignite within you or let the cold wind snuff it out? How would you be proud of yourself if you wouldn’t let those flames burn bright? In this episode, John R. Miles, the former Dell CIO, delves into what it means to be Passion Struck in leading into your organization. He explains the meaning of the Gardener L…
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India’s First Unicorn The journey Of Mu Sigma With Dhiraj Rajaram
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India’s first unicorn gallops its way into this episode of Strategy and Leadership Podcast. Today, the Founder and CEO of Mu Sigma, Dhiraj Rajaram, takes us into the journey of Mu Sigma in becoming India’s first unicorn and how he leads the company to its success. He also mentions how data and information shape the decisions of leaders and why that…
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Strategic planning goes beyond storing binders on shelves; it involves transforming intricate visions into concise one-pagers, harmonizing perspectives, and mastering effective communication strategies. Anthony Taylor, the founder of SME Strategy, is not a typical strategist. He is tough but caring, and he pushes your team to do their best. Today, …
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1906 is making microdosing more accessible and legal, opening the door to a new era of wellness. In this episode, we hear how CEO Peter Barsoom leads the charge, reshaping industries, one drop at a time. Explore the evolution of 1906 from its roots in the cannabis industry to becoming a leader in microdosing. Peter discusses 1906, how it is about m…
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Canadian Rugby Legend Maria Samson On Leadership
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Certain situations will call us forth into leadership. Whether that's in sports, business, or life, we need to be ready for when that time comes. In this episode, Anthony Taylor engages in an insightful conversation with Maria Samson, a distinguished leader in women's rugby. Maria shares her remarkable journey ad her experiences in advocating for w…
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A framework to help start-up businesses establish a robust sales approach … James Ker-Reid, CEO & Founder of Sales for Startups, chats with Tracey Adams at Ten2Two
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James Ker-Reid, top SaaS and technology sales leader and co-author of two bestselling books, talks about the challenges of creating a robust, enduring sales framework whilst in a fast-moving start-up. Discussing his simple, proven framework, he covers the key elements needed for sales success. James has a background in B2B SaaS and IT consultancy, …
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