What constitutes a healthy skepticism when it comes to business leaders approaching data science? And how do we separate the reality from the hype when we're faced with people who want to sell us data science we don't really understand? This week on The Change Artist, we're joined by Alex Gutman, who shares his insights on how to bridge the communications gap between data scientists and business leaders. To learn more, be sure to check out Alex's book, Becoming a Data Head: How to Think, Speak, ...
Jun 28, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Have you ever felt like everyone's talking about data science, but you're a little intimidated by the mathematical backbone of machine learning? This week on The Change Artist, Dr. Josh Starmer, CEO of StatQuest, shares his insights on how to get smart about data science without having to get a PhD in mathematics and data science. To learn more, be sure to check out StatQuest (www.statquest.org), as well as the smart index to the videos we referenced during the episode (https://app.learney.me/ma...
Jun 20, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Making data-driven decisions doesn't necessarily mean you have ALL the data. This week on the Change Artist, Neil Hoyne, Chief Measurement Strategist at Google, shares his experiences and lessons learned helping organizations make just one more data-driven decision. You can connect directly with Neil via LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilhoyne/. Also be sure to check out his new book, Converted: The Data-Driven Way to Win Customers' Hearts . You can see an excerpt of the book here: ht...
Jun 13, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 5
How do we understand the various phases of the data analytics process? How do different parts of the organization interact with, and drive business value through, these phases? This week on The Change Artist, Alex Shubs, Director of Digital manufacturing architecture at Abbvie, shares his insights and experiences leading data science initiatives to drive operational effectiveness. If you'd like to see how you can bring these kinds of conversations to your organization, please visit us at www.blu...
Jun 05, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 4
How do we think about delivering business value with data? How do we become comfortable leveraging directionally correct data, as opposed to insisting on artificial precision? This week on The Change Artist, Randy Bean, the CEO and Founder of NewVantage Partners, shares his insights and experiences guiding organizations on their journeys to fail fast and learn faster with data. If you'd like to continue the conversation on data-driven leadership with Randy, be sure to pick up a copy of his book,...
May 23, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 3
How do we approach organizational data management in a way that drives tangible results? How do we think about and contextualize the impact of our data quality on our business? This week on The Change Artist, Nate Roybal, data evangelist for Syncari, shares his insights and experiences around how to think holistically about your data without taking it on all at once. If you'd like to learn more about Syncari, you can reach out directly to Nate on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-royb...
May 16, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 2
How, as leaders, do we signal the importance of data in our organizations? How do we organize for effective data stewardship? This week on The Change Artist, Thomas Wooton, CFO and Finance transformation professional, shares his insights and experiences around driving a culture of data-driven decision-making. If you'd like to see how you can bring these kinds of conversations to your organization, please visit us at www.blueswiftconsulting.com to schedule a free discovery call....
May 09, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 1
How do we think about conveying a compelling vision for change? What role do contrarians play on our teams? This week on The Change Artist, Dr. Pamela Davies, President Emerita and Professor of Strategy at Queens University of Charlotte, shares her insights and experiences around the importance of strategy and vision in driving change. If you'd like to see how you can bring these kinds of conversations to your organization, please visit us at www.blueswiftconsulting.com to schedule a free discov...
Apr 25, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 11
How do we think about creating authentic personal brands in the face of competing expectations? What does it mean to connect with your audience when it comes to leading change? This week on The Change Artist, Jen Campbell shares her insights and experiences on building and leveraging authentic personal brands to improve our change resilience and effectiveness. Jen is a personal brand strategist that helps entrepreneurs use their values and life story for more impact, influence, and income online...
Apr 18, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 10
What are the core skills that underpin change resilience? What is the value proposition for employers in investing in these skills? This week on The Change Artist, Greg Offner shares his 7 keys that are instrumental to unlocking performance through change. Greg is an expert in professional performance and navigating disruption. His clients include Fortune 100 companies, where he works with industry leaders and executives to elevate performance, eliminate disengagement, and make work suck less. I...
Apr 11, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 9
What does it mean to approach change with an open mind and energetic curiosity? This week on The Change Artist, Emily Sander shares her insights and experiences helping people think through constructive communication and constructive listening techniques to approach change from a place of neutrality. Emily is the founder of Next Level Coaching, where she guides executives toward new perspectives that enable them to adapt and evolve as leaders. She is also the author of the book Hacking Executive...
Apr 04, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 8
What does it mean to speak up as a follower through change? What does it mean, as a leader, to listen? This week on The Change Artist, Sarah Bennett, Vice President of Global Revenue Operations at Informatica, shares her insights and experiences around engaging constructively through change, both with those who are impacted by change and with those senior leaders who have tasked us with executing it. If you'd like to continue the conversation on change management and driving connection through m...
Mar 28, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 7
How do you think about the evolution of your personal brand when organizational change causes a shift in your role? How do you go about creating a productive space on your team so that your peers and subordinates can work productively through change? This week on The Change Artist, Faith McKinney shares her insight into leading and following through change. Faith is a personal branding and PR strategist dedicated to teaching people the perfect framework for credibility, visibility and authority ...
Mar 21, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In a world where we are continually encouraged to play to our strengths, and terms like "limitations" and "problems" can be taboo, how do we think holistically about our behaviors and tendencies to drive better outcomes for ourselves, our teams, and our organizations? This week on the Change Artist, Dr. Will Sparks, the Dennis Thompson Chair & Professor of Leadership at the McColl School of Business at Queens University of Charlotte, shares his findings on self-actualized leadership and orga...
Mar 14, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 5
How do you ground yourself when everything seems to be moving? How do you help create stability and predictability for your team when things are fundamentally unpredictable? This week on The Change Artist, Julia Leibowitz, CEO and co-founder of Cabinet, an administrative operations platform that streamlines scheduling, tasks, and data management for executive assistants and admins, shares her insights and experiences around working through change in the ever-changing world of start-ups. If you'd...
Mar 07, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 4
What does it mean to communicate transparently? How do you work with people who are scared or resistant to change? This week on The Change Artist, Brian Klas, senior Finance leader at Unilever, shares his insights and experiences around change and change management in the consumer products industry. If you'd like to continue the conversation on change management and driving connection through moments of transition, you can visit us at www.blueswiftconsulting.com.
Feb 28, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 3
What does it mean to create a culture of authenticity and trust? How do you give and receive feedback in a way that drives your team forward and helps everyone involved grow and succeed? This week on The Change Artist, Sonal Sheth Zawahri shares her insights and experiences around growing and STRETCHing through change. Sonal is an Author, EI consultant, speaker, and trainer trainer, and the founder of Tru You. If you'd like to learn more about Sonal, you can visit her at www.sonalshethzawahri.co...
Feb 17, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 2
What does it mean to communicate change effectively? How do you proactively balance different stakeholders' orientations to change as you try to move your organization in the right direction? This week on The Change Artist, Keith Pearce, Chief Marketing Officer at Alteryx, shares his insights and experiences around change and change management in the technology industry. If you'd like to continue the conversation on change management and driving connection through moments of transition, you can ...
Feb 09, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 1
