Olivia Bushe discusses how 2021 should be the year that we win the war on paper. Olivia is CEO of FlowForma , an innovative provider of process automation and no-code solutions. Organizations everywhere are looking to find new ways of working in order to embrace remote work and deal with the disruption in business-as-usual. But that’s hard to do with paper-based processes. Listen as we explore using no-code solutions to eliminate the inefficiencies of paper and automate key business processes. H...
Mar 02, 2021•22 min
Jim Hemerling discusses the book " Beyond Great " and strategies for thriving in an era of social tension, economic nationalism, and technological revolution. The book is an Amazon #1 new release. Jim is senior partner at Boston Consulting and a leader in the firm’s People and Organization and Transformation Practices. Listen as we take an incisive look at the disruptive forces transforming globalization today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?...
Feb 27, 2021•23 min
Michael Landers discusses his book " Present Company " and ways to cultivate a culture of presence in life and work. Michael is founder and president of Culture Crossing , global consulting company dedicated to finding innovative solutions for groups and individuals working in the multicultural marketplace. Over the past twenty years, Michael has worked with leading organizations to build essential skills in arenas such as global leadership, cross-cultural communication, and cultural diversity a...
Feb 23, 2021•24 min
Michael Schrage discusses his book Recommendation Engines and how companies like Amazon and Netflix recommend content based on our past viewing. Michael is with the MIT Sloan School of Management's Initiative on the Digital Economy. His book is part of the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series. Listen as we explore both the benefits and the dangers of these AI-fueled systems and their influence on consumers and companies. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?...
Feb 20, 2021•27 min
Nick Jankel discusses his book " Now Lead The Change ," and ways to repurpose your career, future-proof your organization, and regenerate our crisis-hit world by mastering transformational change. Nick has worked with brands we know like Google, Nike, and Wal-Mart, and has lectured at Yale, Oxford, and the London Business School. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?...
Feb 16, 2021•23 min
Elaine Culotti talks with Kevin Craine about season two of Undercover Billionaire on Discovery TV. Elaine and her co-star entrepreneurs are given the assignment to build a million dollar business in 90 days, under an assumed name, in a city they've never been to, with only a $100 in cash. And...the season was shot in early 2020 just as the COVID-19 pandemic was emerging. What happens? You don't want to miss this interview. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest ? Do you want to be a sponso...
Feb 13, 2021•29 min
David Morgan discusses his book " The Silver Manifesto " and financial investing strategies using precious metals and cryptocurrencies. David is a macroeconomist and the founder of The Morgan Report, a publication and podcast designed to teach people how to build and secure wealth. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?...
Feb 09, 2021•21 min
Brian Rue , Founder and CEO at Rollbar , discusses continuous code improvement. Brian envisions a world where software is easy to understand, bugs are easy to reproduce and fix, and software can fix itself. Explore how building software can indeed be “quick and painless”....and how quicker release cycles bring the ability to be more creative and profitable. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?...
Feb 06, 2021•18 min
Kristen Cox discusses the book " Stop Decorating The Fish " and ways to determine which problems to ignore and which problems really matter. Listen for advice on how to identify the right problem, set an appropriate objective to solve it, and avoid seductive solutions that won't make any impact. Host Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?...
Jan 30, 2021•26 min
Thomas Charlton , CEO of Goliath Technologies , discusses alternatives to venture capital funding. Thomas has been a CEO of five venture-backed technology companies, but chose to forego VC for his latest venture, Goliath Technologies. He talks about some techniques to take-off without venture capital and we explore the advantages and disadvantages of outside funding. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?...
Jan 26, 2021•24 min
Martin Lindstrom discusses his book " The Ministry of Common Sense " and how to eliminate bureaucratic red tape and corporate B.S. Martin is the author of seven New York Times best-selling books. His book "Brand Sense" was acclaimed by The Wall Street Journal as “one of the five best marketing books ever published." Listen for action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?...
Jan 23, 2021•20 min
Steve Cakebread discusses " The IPO Playbook " and how to your company public. Steve brought Salesforce, Pandora, and Yext public, and is an expert in preparing companies for their IPOs. Listen for action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?...
Jan 16, 2021•18 min
Jawad Ahsan discusses his book " What They Didn’t Tell Me " and how to be a resilient leader and build teams you can trust. In these changing and challenging times, it is important to be resilient as a leader and as an organization....and have teams that are resilient and engaged. How can you be a more resilient leader...and how can you build qualities in your teams that help them be resilient? Find out, and listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a ...
Jan 12, 2021•24 min
Jeff Schwartz , founding partner of Deloitte Consulting’s Future of Work practice, discusses his book "Work Disrupted" and the accelerated future of work. Jeff warns us that the pace of disruption is only accelerating - 2025 is the new 2030. What can you do to survive, and thrive, in the new norm? Listen for action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?...
Jan 09, 2021•26 min
Special Episode - Excerpts from interviews over the past year with members of our knowledge leader circle. Thank you everyone for listening in 2020. It’s been a challenging year, but I hope we’ve done our part, in some small way, to making it more bearable, informative...and perhaps inspirational. Thank you for supporting the show, and stay tuned for more great interviews and content in the coming year. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?...
Jan 02, 2021•21 min
Kevin Shulman discusses his book " Goal-Setting Boot Camp " and steps to take to make and meet your goals in 2021. Kevin is President of Shulman and Associates, a Sandler sales training firm. He works with sales people, executives and entrepreneurs to grow and achieve not only their business goals, but also their personal dreams and visions. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?...
Dec 26, 2020•17 min
Deanna Mulligan discusses her book " Hire Purpose " and how smart companies can close the skills gap. One of the “50 Most Powerful Women in Business,” Deanna is the Fortune 500 CEO of Guardian Life Insurance, one of the largest mutual life insurance companies in the United States. She is a member of the Stanford Graduate School of Business Advisory Council. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?...
Dec 19, 2020•23 min
Yuri Kruman , Chief Human Resources officer at HR, Talent and Systems, discusses the rapidly changing landscape of employee recruitment and hiring. We discuss his book “ What Millennials Really Want From Work and Life ” as well as his upcoming book “Be Your Own Commander-In-Chief.” Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?...
Dec 12, 2020•25 min
David Royce , founder and chairman of Aptive Environmental , discusses management and mentorship in the era of remote work. According to workplace experts, managers not used to working in a remote work scenario more likely to neglect the career development of their remote staff – inadvertently or not – failing to mentor, groom and promote them. Listen for advice for executives and business owners looking to reframe their employee and business strategies in these challenging times. Host, Kevin Cr...
Dec 05, 2020•17 min
Terri Jacke discusses her book "Is This A Lousy Job or Is It Me," and ways to achieve meaningful success at your work. A lot of people simply work everyday without realizing their full potential. Listen for ways to create a positive career change. Terri is the founder and president of the Inspired Training Institute. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?...
Nov 28, 2020•20 min
John Rossman discuss his book " Think Like Amazon ." John is a Former Amazon executive and has first-hand insider perspective on how to become a digital leader. What led Amazon to become one of the world’s most successful companies? ...And how can you do it too? Listen for action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine...
Nov 21, 2020•23 min
Arif Harbott and Cuan Mulligan discuss their book " The Hero Transformation Playbook " and ways to deliver successful large-scale change. During these times of dramatic workplace and economic disruption, the ability to effectively manage and deliver innovative change is more important than ever. Listen as we discuss a framework to follow that can help ensure your success. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?...
Nov 18, 2020•22 min
Jennifer Trainor-McDermott , CEO of CEFALY Technology, discusses women in technology leadership, her mission to solve the persistent problem of migraine headaches through advanced therapeutic technology, and how -- as one of the only female CEOs in tech -- she transitioned the company from the nutritional health market to the budding technology healthcare space. Listen or three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?...
Nov 14, 2020•22 min
John Micklethwait , Editor-in-Chief of Bloomberg News, discusses his book “ The Wake-Up Call: How the Pandemic has Exposed the Weakness of the West ," a #1 new release on Amazon. John oversees editorial content across all Bloomberg platforms, including its news, magazines, television, radio and digital properties, as well as its research services including Bloomberg Intelligence. Prior to joining Bloomberg John was Editor-in-Chief of The Economist. He is the co-author of six books, most recently...
Nov 07, 2020•21 min
Jomaree Pinkard , CEO and co-founder of Hella Cocktail Company, discusses the Black Lives Matter movement, the impact of COVID-19, and...cocktails. Hella is a cocktail supply company focused on upscale mixers, bitters and cocktail kits. Prior to co-founding Hella, Jomaree worked with the NFL in the Player Engagement Department. He earned his MBA at the Warton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? D...
Oct 31, 2020•21 min
Tom Goodell discusses his book " The Four Fields of Leadership " and how people and organizations can thrive In a hyperconnected world. Tom is President and Founder of Linden Leadership, a management consulting firm focused on helping organizations develop sustainable high-performance cultures. The landscape of leadership has changed significantly. Listen as we explore the disruption and what it means for leaders today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?...
Oct 24, 2020•22 min
Sinan Aral discusses his book " The Hype Machine ," and how social media disrupts our elections, our economy, and our health—and how we must adapt. Sinan is a Professor of Management at MIT and Director of the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy. He currently serves on the Advisory Boards of the Alan Turing Institute, the British National Institute for Data Science in London, and the Centre for Responsible Media Technology and Innovation in Bergen, Norway. Listen for three action items you can...
Oct 17, 2020•29 min
Joseph Young , Founder and Solutions Architect at Kuvio Creative, discusses using employee and customer-first policies to foster a culture of success. Joseph says that with good policies, profits and success will fall into place. What are the elements of a good policy, and how can you develop your own policies that make a difference? Find out in this episode. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?...
Oct 10, 2020•20 min
Martin Harshberger discusses the business of being a business coach, and ways consultants can grow their practice in the midst of Covid-19, work-from-home, and market uncertainty. Martin is the author of Conscious Business Development and founder of Measurable Results , a strategy and business development consulting firm. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?...
Oct 03, 2020•20 min
Matthew Craig discusses his new book " Building Smart Nonprofits " and best practices and emerging trends in the non-profit sector. Mathew and his co-author David O'Brien interviewed over 60 industry leaders who are in the nonprofit trenches every day. We discuss a number of best practices and emerging trends they found in their research. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?...
Sep 26, 2020•20 min
