What are some fundamental leadership lessons that apply to both the public and private sectors? In this episode, we have an insightful conversation with Laura Terrell, an executive coach with a diverse background. Laura has worked in various industries and even served as a special assistant to the president at the White House. She is now focused on helping individuals succeed as an executive coach. In this episode, We explore her expertise and learn how she helps clients navigate complex situati...
May 30, 2023•25 min
Are you struggling with implementing DEI strategies in your workplace? Join us for an engaging conversation with Wema Hoover, President and CEO of B Limitless Consulting LLC. With her extensive experience at top organizations like Pfizer, Athena Myers, Bristol Squibb, and Google. Wema sheds light on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in today's world. Discover how to drive sustainable progress in your organization as we delve into the different stages of DEI implementation and th...
May 23, 2023•26 min
Are you curious about the strategic vision that led to Howdy.com's remarkable $100 million valuation? Join us in this Strategy and Leadership Podcast episode as we interview Jacqueline Samira, the CEO, and founder of Howdy.com. Discover the core concepts behind their success and Jacqueline's journey here. Starting her company in 2018, Jacqueline's strategic approach involved nailing the foundation before scaling it, a decision that proved crucial. With a focus on deliberate growth, Howdy.com gai...
May 16, 2023•25 min
Looking to turn your organization into a value-driven powerhouse through business transformation? In this episode of the Strategy and Leadership Podcast, we speak with Sanjeev Loomba, the author of "The Ninth Gear." With 27 years of experience, Sanjeev is a transformationalist and former CEO who has helped transform hundreds of organizations and thousands of people. He shares his insights on how to shift your perspective on doing business and drive wealth transformation. Sanjeev understands the ...
May 09, 2023•33 min
In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking work of women in business in their communities. Our guest is Wendy Steele, the founder, and CEO of Impact 100 Global. Wendy shares her incredible journey of overcoming limited resources and building a successful model that gathers at least 100 women who each donate $1000 to create grants of $100,000 or more that stay in their local community. With 65 Impact 100 chapters worldwide and over $123 million in grants given away, Wendy's work has truly mad...
May 02, 2023•28 min
Is your team making optimal decisions? In this episode of the podcast, we had the privilege of speaking with Atif Rafiq, a seasoned leader with extensive experience in executive roles at billion-dollar business units such as McDonald’s, Volvo, and MGM Resorts. Notably, he was the first Chief Digital Officer in the history of the Fortune 500, a pioneering role he held at McDonald’s, and he rose to the president level in the Fortune 300. He is also the author of “Decision Sprint,” where he shares ...
Apr 25, 2023•29 min
Does your organization have a DEI Strategy, or is looking to create one? Then this podcast is for you. Creating an inclusive workplace involves navigating multiple layers, and it can pose challenges, particularly for large and established organizations that are entrenched in the status quo. So, how can these organizations make progress toward inclusivity? We recently had the privilege of speaking with Joy Fitzgerald, SVP & Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at United Health Group...
Apr 18, 2023•26 min
Are you a business owner or entrepreneur looking to build a valuable asset (organization) that can be sold or transferred at your desired valuation? In order to achieve this, you need to focus on creating sustainable, predictable, and transferable cash flow. Unfortunately, many businesses fail to properly manage their finances, leading to negative equity and liabilities that are not immediately apparent. In this podcast episode, Anthony talks to Ryan Tansen, founder of Arkona LLC, about his expe...
Apr 11, 2023•29 min
What does healthy Leadership Communication look like and how can you become better at it? In this Strategy and Leadership podcast episode, Anthony Taylor interviews Erin Marcus, founder and CEO of Conquer Your Business. We learn about the importance of having uncomfortable conversations in the workplace. When managers are unhappy with their team's performance but are uncomfortable having a conversation about it, it can lead to resentment and the firing of team members, which is expensive and doe...
Apr 04, 2023•26 min
As a business leader, you know that creating and implementing an effective strategic plan can be overwhelming. There are so many things to consider: the field your company operates in and how quickly it changes affect the complexity, length, and scope of your strategic plan. It’s crucial to understand the timelines and interdependencies between different components of your plan, and identifying the most critical areas to focus on first will help ensure that your plan is achievable and impactful....
Mar 28, 2023•31 min
Bill Murray fans this is for you! Do you want to know how a community-driven business can build brand loyalty and drive demand? Look no further than Kerry Michaels, the co-founder and CEO of William Murray Golf. In this episode, we sit down with Kerry to discuss the incredible story of William Murray Golf and the valuable lessons she's learned along the way. Kerry shares how William Murray Golf grew into an authentic community of diverse individuals who share a love for golf and the brand's spir...
Mar 21, 2023•22 min
How can senior leadership teams create and sustain strong partnerships that endure over time? In this episode, we explore the critical factors that enable effective collaboration, including the importance of complementary skills, the demands of multitasking, and the distinctive roles of CEOs and COOs in both startup and mature company settings. In essence, co-founders must be adaptable and allocate responsibilities based on each other's strengths, while supporting one another in their respective...
Mar 14, 2023•29 min
Strategy and Leadership Podcast #214 Are you a CEO or a business leader looking to gain insights on how to lead your organization during uncertain times? Then you won't want to miss this episode of our podcast. We're excited to welcome Liz Hoffman, a business and finance editor at Semaphore and former reporter at the Wall Street Journal. Liz has spent 15 years covering finance and business, with a particular focus on corporate mergers, investment banking, and Wall Street. Her new book, "Crash La...
Mar 09, 2023•24 min
In this episode of the strategy and leadership podcast, We had the pleasure of speaking with a special guest about a topic that is vital to any business: leadership. As we all know, just holding a managerial position doesn't automatically make you a great leader. It's a constantly evolving journey where you need to learn, grow, and push yourself out of your comfort zone. But let's face it, this journey is far from linear. You'll encounter uncertainties, setbacks, and triumphs. So, how do you nav...
Mar 02, 2023•31 min
In this episode of the Strategy and Leadership Podcast, Anthony is joined by Douglas Cole to discuss the latest and most effective sales techniques for 2023, The key challenges that sales professionals face in the new attention economy, including opening and closing deals with clients juggling multiple priorities and seemingly limited resources. We also examine the best strategies for influencing corporate buyers. Whether you're a seasoned sales professional or just starting out, this episode of...
Feb 16, 2023•26 min
Strategy and Leadership Podcast Ep. #211 In this episode of the Strategy and Leadership podcast, We talk to Nick Donofrio. He joins us to talk about his lessons learned in leadership from 44 years of leadership at IBM, What to do as a leader while the speed of technological change and digital transformation seems overwhelming, Where to invest your time, and prioritize what areas to improve during uncertain times, and shares some time- tested wisdom on approaching team building and layoffs as a l...
Feb 06, 2023•35 min
Strategy and Leadership Podcast Ep. 210 In this episode of the strategy and leadership podcast, Martin Birch joins us to discuss, Leadership lessons he's learned from managing a technology business through the pandemic, his approach to talent retention in 2023, and how tech leaders can ensure they get strategy buy-in from their remote and hybrid teams. Martin Birch is the CEO and President of IBML, a company that makes scanning and data capture software that helps you get useful information from...
Jan 26, 2023•30 min
Tim joins us in this episode of the strategy and leadership podcast to discuss the disconnect between many organizations' digital transformation objectives and the reality of their strategy implementation, Why you should make proactive rather than reactive digital investments (External pressure or losing market share) and how to successfully link your digital transformation plans with your strategy implementation plans. Tim Bottke is a Senior Strategy Partner at Deloitte and the author of the re...
Jan 12, 2023•33 min
Strategy & Leadership Podcast Ep.108: Loren Martinez joins us to discuss his approach to training and development, their giving back initiative (called Scoop for Scoop), how strategic planning has helped his organization, and much more. Loren Martinez is Director of Operations at Little Man Ice Cream, having overseen the growth and development of new retail locations and production a facility. Be sure to visit a Little Man Ice Cream location in Denver, Colorado Springs, or Fort Collins, Colo...
Jan 05, 2023•30 min
In this episode, Kathleen joins us to discuss the importance of crafting a mission statement that aligns your entire organization, how to build high-performing teams, and how her non-profit organization benefited from following SME Strategy's Aligned Strategy Development process. Kathleen Clark is a VP and Chief Strategy Officer at Alternatives Federal Credit Union, a regional Community Development Credit Union (CDCU), and a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). On a mission to bui...
Dec 20, 2022•35 min
Strategy & Leadership Podcast Ep.206 John Bromley joins us to discuss the early stages of building Charitable Impact, why less people are donating money in 2022, being a leader in the charity sector, and much more. John Bromley is Founder and CEO of Charitable Impact, helping people and organizations become more charitable. Founded in 2011, Charitable Impact is like an online bank account for charitable giving. Learn more about Charitable Impact and the work they're doing: https://www.charit...
Dec 14, 2022•28 min
Strategy & Leadership Podcast Ep.205: Paul Magnone, Christopher Frank & Oded Netzer join us for this episode to discuss how their new book (Decisions Over Decimals) came about, making data driven decisions as a leader, the different ways data can by manipulated, why the perfect decision doesn't exist, and much more. Paul, Christopher and Oded are the authors of Decisions Over Decimals: Striking the Balance Between Intuition & Information. Paul is Head of Global Strategic Alliances at...
Dec 06, 2022•37 min
Strategy & Leadership Podcast Ep.204 Michael Leiter joins us to discuss the journey of co-authoring a book on banishing burnout, why burnout is more common in 2022, the role of leaders and owners in combatting burnout, and much more. Michael Leiter is Adjunct Professor at Acadia University and an Honorary Professor of Organisational Psychology at Deakin University. He's also the co-author of Banishing Burnout: Six Strategies for Improving Your Relationship with Work. Michaels new book is The...
Nov 22, 2022•25 min
Strategy and Leadership Podcast #203 Bill Hall is President of Simulation Studios where he specializes in developing and delivering business simulation-based executive development and accelerated strategy adoption to fortune 500 companies globally. Bill spent over 10 years at Apple. There, he worked with the executive team including Steve Jobs on keynote presentations and on products such as the iMac, and OS X. He’s a five-time Apple MVP and a Golden Apple award winner. In this episode, Bill dis...
Nov 08, 2022•25 min
In this episode, Oscar discusses all things Leadership and Communication: How to improve your listening as a leader, Listening to what wasn’t said vs what was said, Which code phrases should you watch for to understand the motivations of your stakeholders? And much more. Oscar Trimboli is a mentor, coach, public speaker, and author. He is the author of Deep Listening: Impact Beyond Words. For nearly a decade, he was a director at Microsoft, where he oversaw the MS Office division in Australia. T...
Nov 03, 2022•32 min
In this episode, Jay talks about how, despite his organization's success, he went about rediscovering its purpose while putting its mission, vision, and values at the forefront of all it did. Team members departing because of change, candid conversations with his leadership team, and His concept of self-imposed expiration dates, asking himself and his leadership team if meetings and processes still serve the company's mission and values, enabling his leadership team and organization to constantl...
Oct 20, 2022•25 min
In this episode, Anthony talks about his journey so far through 13 years of strategy facilitations, building the SME Strategy Team, and getting to 200 Podcast episodes. He talks about what he's learned about leadership and strategy from some of the world's best CEOs, as well as what makes them great and how they implement their organization's strategic plan. ► Subscribe to our channel for weekly videos on strategy & leadership: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHL... 0:00 Intro // Connect with us: ...
Oct 18, 2022•17 min
Strategy & Leadership Podcast Ep.199: Orrin Klopper joins us to discuss growing Netsurit to 300+ people, what to do when the sales growth slows down, being a 'transparent meritocracy', and more. Orrin Klopper is the CEO of Netsurit, an IT services and consulting firm that he started 24 years ago, which supports the dreams of doers. For a business automation assessment, text Orrin at 917-517-7763. Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orrinklop...
Oct 06, 2022•25 min
Joe Keeley is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of JustiFi Technologies, a venture-backed fintech company that helps vertical SaaS platforms grow multiple streams of income and cut costs by giving them payment and embedded fintech solutions. Prior to JustiFi, Joe founded and grew College Nannies, Sitters & Tutors (CNST), the nation’s largest resource for customized nanny sitters, and tutoring services. Joe is passionate about building revolutionary companies and encouraging the grow...
Sep 22, 2022•29 min
Strategy & Leadership Podcast Ep.196: Brad Harris joins us to discuss the major trends in the world of management, empowering the workforce to be adaptable, management lessons from basketball, three pieces of leadership advice for the next 9-months, and more. With a passion for helping people grow, Brad Harris, PhD is a Professor of Management and Human Resources at HEC Paris. He's also the Co-founder of the People Leader Accelerator, the premier executive development program for HR leaders....
Sep 20, 2022•28 min
