Apple CEO Tim Cook often doesn't receive the recognition he deserves. Since the passing of Apple co-founder and tech visionary Steve Jobs, Cook has had enormous shoes to fill. But are the criticisms directed at him justified? Does he lack vision, ingenuity, or even charisma? In this episode, we aim to dispel some of the misconceptions surrounding Tim Cook and share data that just might prove that Tim Cook is the right man for the job of CEO of the world's most valuable company.
Jun 19, 2024•37 min
In this episode, we explore the evolution of the American office. How has the corporate office transformed over the decades? What factors have driven these changes? In what ways have our office environments improved, and in what ways have they declined? The American office has experienced various movements, including Taylorism, the Open Office, Bürolandschaft, the Action Office, and the notorious Cubicle Farm. We conclude by examining LinkedIn Headquarters Building One, a notable example of post...
Jun 08, 2024•54 min
Our discussion centers around a significant trend in business: the convergence of network and security. Traditionally, IT and security teams have different priorities, with IT focusing on speed and performance, and security focusing on protection and control. This divergence often leads to conflicts, as security measures could slow down network performance, causing frustration among users and IT teams. Recently, businesses have been discovering ways to harmonize these two aspects. This has led t...
May 29, 2024•20 min
EP 34 - 4 Different Types Of AI by HughesON
Feb 16, 2024•53 min
In today's discussion, we focus is on three of the major cyber attacks of the recent past.
Jan 19, 2024•32 min
In this episode, we discuss some of the risks businesses take when they choose to not use AI (artificial intelligence) in their operations. We discuss the hesitancy of many companies to embrace AI due to fear and unfamiliarity. We highlight some of the benefits of integrating AI into business workflows, and the benefits of viewing AI as more than just a tool for basic tasks.
Jan 08, 2024•36 min
In this episode, we dive into the crucial topic of tailoring cybersecurity for businesses of varying sizes. Understanding the distinct needs of small, medium-sized, and large enterprises is vital. Small businesses, typically with under 100 employees and annual revenues of 5 to 10 million, face the common misconception that they're immune to cyberattacks, but this is far from the truth. In reality, up to 46 percent of cyber breaches affect businesses with fewer than a thousand employees, making t...
Sep 21, 2023•37 min
In this episode, we discuss the new social media platform from Meta called "Threads". How does this platform differ from Twitter and other social media platforms? How will businesses use the new platform?
Aug 02, 2023•28 min
In this episode we discuss the book "Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration" by Ed Catmull. Ed was President of Pixar Animation Studios for many years and wrote about things he learned along the way.
Jul 18, 2023•32 min
The hosts dive into the world of cybersecurity. Calvin shares the story of how ransomware caused problems for a major NFL team. Then he explores ransomware issues for businesses and how leaders can prepare for cybersecurity threats.
Apr 25, 2023•40 min
The podcast is back! Chuck is joined by two new hosts, Brian and Calvin, to discuss the ten most important needs for employees. The three hosts share and discuss perspectives from their various professional experiences.
Feb 13, 2023•33 min
Mike, Chuck, and Curtis return after a hiatus and explore lessons from the newsroom environment. They discuss how leaders can effectively adopt the newsroom mentality in a corporate communications strategy.
Mar 02, 2021•25 min
Mike Tippets interviews Mike Troy, Editorial Director for Retail Leader and Progressive Grocer. Discussing the changes in the retail customer experience.
Jun 23, 2020•34 min
Experiencing remote work firsthand during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mike, Chuck, and Curtis discuss the importance of company culture for teleworkers and work-from-home employees. What role does a company’s culture play for employees working remotely? What are the challenges and benefits of remote work?
May 12, 2020•26 min
Mike, Chuck, and Curtis discuss retail trends to watch in the upcoming year. The trends include changes in online shopping, the evolution of physical stores, and improvements with BOPIS.
Feb 13, 2020•37 min
Sharyn Nerenberg, Corporate Communications Director at Hughes, joins us to discuss corporate communications, specifically regarding digital transformations. We talk about the best methods of internal communication with employees, and Sharyn gives advice on company communication practices.
Nov 18, 2019•32 min
Chris Pascal joins us to explain the various features of SD-WAN. We also talk about incorporating this technology in a business’s digital transformation. How can tailored SD-WAN help a forward-thinking, growing company?
Oct 23, 2019•31 min
Joining us one more time, Tim Tang talks about Amazon Go and the future of autonomous checkouts. What are the benefits and difficulties of autonomous checkouts? What can smaller retailers learn from Amazon Go?
Sep 12, 2019•18 min
Tim Tang returns to talk with us about the weakest link in retail’s digital transformation: its network. Why does the network pose such a big problem for retail store owners? How can they improve their business’s network?
Aug 30, 2019•17 min
We welcome Tim Tang back to the show to discuss his article about the EMV liability shift’s effect on convenience stores. What changes should we expect in the upcoming year? What can store owners do in the face of this dilemma?
Aug 27, 2019•23 min
BOPIS (Buy Online Pickup In-Store) is changing the way we shop. Using a study from Secret Shopper and IHL Group, we discuss the current strengths and weaknesses of this shopping trend on the rise. How can retailers improve their customers’ BOPIS experience?
Aug 02, 2019•24 min
You can lead an employee to learning resources, but will they necessarily learn? How can they be motivated? Can technology help?
Jul 30, 2019•23 min
How have new collaboration platforms such as Microsoft 365 helped the digital transformation of business? The collaboration train is coming. Is your business ready?
Jul 20, 2019•30 min
We welcome Carl Malone back to the show to discuss some of the advantages of using augmented reality and virtual reality in learning development. What is the current state of AR and VR technology and equipment? How can these technologies lower training costs? Where is this technology going? Join us for this discussion about how these emerging technologies are influencing the digital transformation of business.
Jul 11, 2019•30 min
What's happening to "brick and mortar" retail? Is it dying like so many have predicted. Can technology save the traditional retail shopping experience. In this episode, we discuss the role digital signage plays in today's retail experience. Our discussion is inspired by a recent benchmark report called "The Customer-Facing Digital Signage Market in Retail Through 2021: Realizing the future of interactivity, personalization, and dynamic content in retail stores".
Jun 28, 2019•30 min
This episode is a follow-up to our previous episode where we talked about getting stakeholders on the same page when establishing your company video strategy. This week we discuss how to involve company leadership in the process. Also, what is video ecosystem? Why is it important?
Jun 05, 2019•28 min
Join us as we discuss a recent white paper by Randy Palubiak entitled, "Getting Stakeholders on the Same Page About the Value and Role of Video for Communications and Employee Training".
May 15, 2019•25 min
Nick Coval and Jeff Bradbury join us to discuss the many benefits using SD-WAN technology. We also talk about the evolution of retail businesses like Walmart, Amazon, and Target.
Mar 13, 2019•42 min
Jeff Bradbury joins us on this episode to discuss the current evolution of grocery stores and convenient stores alike. How are they adapting to the needs of today's shoppers? How do mobile apps and loyalty programs play a part in this transformation?
Mar 08, 2019•26 min
Nick Coval, a Network Architect, joins us to discuss the current state of SD-WAN and Next-Generation Network Architecture.
Feb 06, 2019•22 min
