Kevin Kelly, CEO of Emerald Packaging, joins Clint on this episode of For Leaders, discussing his journey in conquering the sustainable produce packaging industry. Kevin shares insights from his experience collaborating with farmers and understanding consumer needs, all while maintaining Emerald Packaging as a family-owned business. Recognizing the vulnerability of a business dependent on humans and the natural elements, Kevin also discusses challenges faced by the company and how they're stayin...
Feb 01, 2024•39 min
Michael Weening joins Clint on this episode of For Leaders to share his story of becoming the CEO of Calix and to talk about leading transformation and sustainable success. Michael learned a lot about being successful in business when he worked in Tokyo and he talks about how having a goal-centric mindset and following a strategic plan is a game changer for cohesive teamwork. He prioritizes spending time with his customers and learning from them, which is a major part of his routine as a CEO. Th...
Jan 30, 2024•47 min
On this episode of For Leaders, Clint meets with JR Sherman who is the CEO at RainFocus, which just happens to be one of Clint's favorite software companies. With thirty years of experience in the industry, JR has learned that the most important aspect to forging relationships in B2B is building trust. Being a CEO can mean having an unpredictable schedule, which makes it a thrilling and engaging job that demands self-leadership and focus. They also chat about AI and how it's impacting the event ...
Jan 25, 2024•34 min
David Light from Valisure joins Clint for this episode of For Leaders for a conversation about changing industries and identifying market needs. Valisure is an independent laboratory that conducts tests on pharmaceuticals to ensure quality and transparency and as such, their work saves lives. Clint and David dive into the sales process and what it takes to build relationships with organizations. When speaking on company culture, David explains how the profound impact they make on human lives is ...
Jan 23, 2024•28 min
Join Clint on this episode of For Leaders for a conversation with the CEO of NexusTek, Bill Wosilius. They talk about Bill's journey to becoming a CEO, including starting in the military and later getting involved with IT, leading him to where he is today at NexusTek. Cybersecurity is a hot topic right now, especially with the rise of AI, and they talk about how AI is influencing that industry. He also shares his insights into integrating a remote workforce, emphasizing the crucial role of revit...
Jan 18, 2024•25 min
On this episode of For Leaders, Clint meets with the CEO of Collective Health: Ali Diab. They talk about the creation of Ali's company and how he has totally disrupted the insurance market by offering an empathetic, people-first approach to coverage care. Ali shares his experience of integrating a hybrid work schedule as well as finding the right balance for his employees, allowing them to work remote. As a leader, you will inevitably have many experiences that shape your leadership style and Al...
Jan 16, 2024•35 min
Dimitri Boylan joins Clint for this episode of For Leaders for a conversation about software, founding businesses, and talent acquisitions. Dimitri has an impressive career in recruitment, co-founding HotJobs.com in 1997 and subsequently selling it to Yahoo before establishing Avature where he currently stands as the CEO. They talk about Dimitri's long history in this industry and how he came to build Avature by addressing a specific customer challenge. He shares how leadership has evolved and w...
Jan 15, 2024•38 min
On this episode of For Leaders, Clint is joined by the CEO of AllSeated, Yaron Lipshitz. Having spent years in investment banking, Yaron learned how to approach business from a strategic standpoint, including how to look at the numbers and how to drive the business forward against the competition. Being a CEO demands a lot of self-discipline and communication, and Yaron explains how a CEO's self-discipline needs to extend into multiple facets of their daily life. They touch on the topic of AI af...
Jan 12, 2024•18 min
Join Clint on this episode of For Leaders as he sits down with Laura Ritchey, who is the CEO of Radial. She recently joined Radial as CEO during its busiest time of the year and is looking forward to the future with a focus on innovation and growth. Laura shares what her typical day looks like and how she manages expectations, as well as how she decides to spend her time without getting lost in the details. They touch on realistically working from home and building a company culture that reflect...
Jan 11, 2024•16 min
On this episode of For Leaders, Clint meets with Meti Basiri who is the CEO and Co-Founder of ApplyBoard. He speaks on founding his company and how it was a grueling process to get the platform up and running with the goal of helping students around the world study abroad in English speaking countries. They discuss how AI is being integrated into this industry and just how ApplyBoard is utilizing this tool to better serve their students every day. Upkeeping a positive work culture is something m...
Jan 04, 2024•25 min
Clint meets with Dr. Marc Boom on this episode of For Leaders for a conversation about defining culture within the Houston Methodist hospital system. Marc talks about the future of medicine being driven by advanced technology and how AI will impact different aspects of healthcare like genetics and patient data. Marc shares how he would improve the healthcare system and he delves into the fundamental issues most experience in accessing care. Too many businesses fall into the pit of focusing on on...
Dec 28, 2023•46 min
On this episode of For Leaders, Clint meets with Ben Chodor to talk about how he became the CEO of CallRevu and what his journey through the tech industry has been like. He talks about using AI to progress the business forward and to increase customer loyalty by making their experience even better with the use of data. They dive into the process of developing client relationships and how building loyalty starts with engaging your employees. When your employees are engaged, it allows you to estab...
Dec 21, 2023•49 min
The CEO of Teradata, Steve McMillan, joins Clint for this eye-opening episode of For Leaders to talk about the intersection of technology and management. After a long career at IBM and having learned numerous leadership skills, Steve was motivated for his next challenge: embracing the role of a public CEO. He talks about utilizing AI internally to improve efficiency, especially in transforming products and services to push the data industry standard forward. As a CEO, it's important to evolve yo...
Dec 14, 2023•38 min
Join Clint on this episode of For Leaders for a chat with Chia-Lin Simmons, who is the CEO of LogicMark, a company that provides technology and services for healthcare and security. They talk about AI and how this evolving technology is being utilized in the healthcare industry, including in detecting cancer and other risk factors. Chia-Lin prioritizes building technology on the basis of being empathetic to the humans who will be using these products in their everyday lives. The same principle a...
Dec 07, 2023•45 min
On this episode of For Leaders, Clint is joined by Ranjit Tinaikar who is the CEO of Ness Digital Engineering. With a background in financial services and technology, Ranjit has a deep appreciation for the journey of digital leadership. They discuss what it means to be a truly effective leader not only for your teams, but for yourself, and how the same principles that apply to work also apply to leading at home. Ranjit explains how the key to staying motivated is to find something you actually e...
Nov 30, 2023•28 min
Nirav Patel joins Clint on this episode of For Leaders to talk about what it truly means to rise together in business. "Rise" is a driving philosophy at Bristlecone and Nirav explains how an empowered team is one that rises to achieve better outcomes. They dive into supply chain, leveraging AI, and the effects of geopolitical affairs on supply chain. Nirav talks about having green offerings and making an impact through a climate-focused lens, and how finding a solution that works for everyone re...
Nov 16, 2023•32 min
Clint is joined by John Petrie from NTT on this episode of For Leaders to have a conversation about the state of current global security and warfare. As a counselor to the NTT CISO, John brings extensive experience in the cybersecurity field, where he's navigated the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of this industry. They delve into the conflict in Israel and explore the potential consequences of foreign nations either becoming entangled or withdrawn, and how America is being impacted by global ...
Nov 09, 2023•43 min
Keith Nealon, the CEO of Bazaarvoice, joins Clint for this episode of For Leaders to have a discussion about scale, listening to consumer voices, and striving for greater innovation. They talk about dealing with and overcoming a common feeling many entrepreneurs and CEOs deal with that can be extremely harsh, which is imposter syndrome. Keith explains that in order to lead others, you need to be able to lead yourself or else you can't be the strong leader you need to be. You don't need to be sup...
Nov 02, 2023•36 min
On this episode of For Leaders, Clint meets with the CEO of Thryv, Joe Walsh. They meet to talk about all things leadership, scale, and creating a dynamic, fast-growing business. AI is booming more than ever, especially in business, and Joe talks about how AI has helped Thryv speed up their writing processes. Joe shares lessons learned as a long-time leader and how having core beliefs as a brand attracts the right talent to hire. Coming together for a cause is a huge part of making a company wor...
Oct 26, 2023•25 min
CEO and co-founder of AvePoint, Dr. Tianyi Jiang (TJ), joins Clint for this episode of For Leaders to talk about his journey in tech. After witnessing the 9-11 tragedy firsthand, TJ realized that life is about pursuing your passion and creating something you can be proud of with the time you have, because everything can change in an instant. He shares his experience with founding AvePoint, and what it was like to transfer to the cloud when that was first gaining popularity. Having kept a pulse o...
Oct 19, 2023•40 min
Scott Cutler who is the CEO at StockX, joins Clint for this episode of For Leaders. They chat about personal development for leaders and developing heightened self-awareness to become the best, most empathetic leader possible. When it comes to recruiting the right talent, Scott focuses on hiring in alignment with the cultural values of the brand because it brings in the most unique and passionate individuals to the job. They also talk about AI being a catalyst for change in tech and how it will ...
Oct 12, 2023•28 min
On this episode of the For Leaders, Michael Walrath joins Clint to talk about his entrepreneurial journey of founding Right Media, selling to Yahoo, and eventually becoming the chairman and CEO of Yext. They dig into some of Michael's most valuable lessons learned from running companies at scale and how they've helped him maneuver throughout his career. For example, moving slowly in larger organizations can actually be an asset, rather than scaling too big too fast. He talks about finding balanc...
Oct 05, 2023•35 min
Andrew Farah, the CEO of Density, joins Clint on this episode of For Leaders. He talks about prioritizing consumer privacy and why it's so important to stay transparent so your brand attracts your ideal users. A major part of the founder's journey is raising capital and Andrew shares his experience going through raising rounds and how he changed his tactics over time to be more efficient. Good leaders are no strangers to change and should be reflecting on their past decisions to evaluate what wo...
Sep 28, 2023•29 min
On this episode of For Leaders, Clint meets with Liz Wiseman who is a best-selling author, leadership coach, and the CEO of the Wiseman Group. Having an extensive background in tech, research, and development, she shares the most common qualities of great leaders who know how to be effective and make their teams smarter as a whole. She explains how viewing leadership through the lens of the customer puts things into perspective and allows us to see how leadership can have a direct impact on the ...
Sep 21, 2023•46 min
Not only is Matt Hulett our guest on this episode of For Leaders, but he's also the CEO of PetMeds, a seasoned pro in the tech space, and is a leader in both world-class private and public companies. Matt shares 5 questions from his book every leader should be asking themselves that help to score where their company is within its growth journey. They talk about the major differences between leading a private company and a public company, and tactics he's adopted in his approach to both. There's ...
Sep 14, 2023•46 min
On this episode of the CEO.com Show, Clint is joined by the esteemed Michael Hyatt, the bestselling author, business coach, and Founder of Full Focus. In this inspiring conversation, Michael delves deeper into the principles of audience understanding and obstacle removal, shedding light on the keys to entrepreneurial success. They talk about the impact of his work and how he built a successful business from blogging to writing his book, and now, selling products at Full Focus. Michael has spent ...
Sep 07, 2023•29 min
The CEO of Arctic Wolf, Nick Schneider, joins Clint on this episode of For Leaders for an in-depth conversation about cybersecurity and modern solutions for modern threats in this space. They discuss how AI is being used for nefarious reasons to scam and bait unsuspecting people, and how security is evolving to fight against it. Leveraging new technology is key to keeping customers secure and Nick's on a mission to use it for good. Nick talks about his experience going to market and how he navig...
Aug 31, 2023•20 min
Esteemed actor and retired United States Marine Officer Rob Riggle joins Clint on this episode of For Leaders for an insightful conversation about his career as an actor and an officer, and how he juggled the two responsibilities. Rob's list of acting accomplishments is long, including classics like The Lorax, 12 Strong, The Hangover, and 21 Jump Street. Family is what ultimately drove Rob to seek a drastic career change, starting him on the path to stardom. They talk about seeking constant grow...
Aug 24, 2023•47 min
Raj De Datta joins Clint Betts on this episode of For Leaders for a conversation about understanding what your customers are seeking and delivering beyond their expectations. Companies are always on the hunt for authenticity and this requires reflection and inspection to discover exactly what to stand for as a brand. They talk about training AI to represent brands individually because AI doesn't know what to do automatically, likening it to training a new employee. Additionally, modern business ...
Aug 17, 2023•30 min
Ted Elliott, who is the CEO of Copado, joins Clint for a conversation about leveraging AI in the workplace and what a fascinating time it is to be a part of the tech industry. With the recent advancements of modern AI, people are understandably afraid of what this could mean for their jobs in the future, especially in fields like technical writing. Ted explains how this new technology is becoming so widespread that it's actually increasing productivity and will be a tool used for boosting techni...
Aug 10, 2023•36 min
