Marie talks with Patrick Hogan, Chief Business Evolution Officer at Black & Veatch, a seasoned leader with decades of experience in sales transformation, commercial excellence, and innovation. They are diving into the world of sales excellence and what it takes to drive sustainable business growth. Timestamps: [00:00] - Podcast introduction [00:35] - Introduction to Patrick Hogan [02:22] - Biggest shifts in how teams approach sales[06:44] - How to deliver ongoing value [09:55] - What is zipp...
Aug 04, 2025•23 min•Ep. 107
Erika talks with Chip Wade, CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group about the power of hospitality as a foundational element of all businesses - what it means and how to incorporate it. Timestamps: (00:00) - Welcome to the Proteus Leader Show (00:35) - Introduction to Chip Wade (01:36) - What is enlightened hospitality? (04:10) - Staff as members of the community (06:14) - Importance of creating a positive experience (09:00) - Making customers feel they're appreciated (10:12) - Practical tips for ...
Jul 21, 2025•14 min•Ep. 106
This episode was created with the help of AI technology. Marie talks with Andrey Fadeev, CEO of GDEV Inc. a major gaming company listed on NASDAQ. AI is rapidly transforming game development, from generating realistic environments to personalizing player experiences. But implementing AI at scale comes with challenges—from internal resistance to technological hurdles. Marie and Andrey explore GDEV’s journey, the obstacles faced, and the creative solutions that are making AI a daily habit in Enter...
Jul 07, 2025•16 min•Ep. 105
Marie talks with bestselling author and Proteus founding partner Erika Andersen about her newest book, The New Old: Crafting Your Best Later Life. They explore how aging can be a time of discovery, connection, and renewal. For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on YouTube.
Jun 16, 2025•21 min•Ep. 104
Marie speaks with Eddie Cunningham, the President of Studio Distribution Services, a joint venture between Universal Pictures and WarnerMedia, which handles the home entertainment distribution of major studios. With decades of experience in the home entertainment industry, Eddie has navigated some of the most significant shifts in media consumption. Together they explore how to lead and innovate in a declining market, like the DVD industry, while keeping your team—and yourself—motivated. For m...
Jun 02, 2025•21 min•Ep. 103
Erika talks with Kickstarter CTO Mahesh Guruswamy about his new book "How to Deliver Bad News and Get Away with It," discussing what may be the hardest task for any leader: sharing tough news in a way that works. For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on YouTube.
May 19, 2025•12 min•Ep. 102
Marie talks with David Parker, who has built an impressive career, leveraging his deep expertise in the automotive industry to drive meaningful change. Now, as CEO of Cleverciti, he’s leading the charge in reducing urban traffic congestion and cutting carbon emissions with innovative smart parking solutions. For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on YouTube....
Apr 28, 2025•23 min•Ep. 101
Leadership demands consistency in mission and vision—yet adaptability in execution. Host Laird McLean and leadership expert Kevin Eikenberry explore how great leaders anchor themselves in purpose while flexing strategies to navigate uncertainty. For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on YouTube.
Apr 14, 2025•15 min•Ep. 100
Marie speaks with cybersecurity expert Vishal Chawla on why cyber risk is a leadership issue. They discuss integrating cybersecurity into business strategy, new SEC regulations and building a risk-aware culture. Vishal shares practical steps leaders can take now to strengthen their defenses. For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on YouTube.
Apr 01, 2025•19 min•Ep. 99
Erika talks with Ravi Ahuja, CEO of Sony Picture Entertainment, about the unique challenges and rewards of managing creative and artistic people and businesses. For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on YouTube
Mar 17, 2025•15 min•Ep. 98
Marie and Katy McCarthy (CEO, CFO, Board Member and Strategic Leader), discuss leadership, mission-driven businesses, and the importance of empowering women in the workplace. For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on YouTube
Mar 03, 2025•29 min•Ep. 97
Erika and Laura Hamill, author of The Power of Culture, discuss how building a consistent, employee-supportive culture is a competitive advantage for any business. For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on YouTube.
Feb 17, 2025•16 min•Ep. 96
Marie sits down with Rebecca Robins and Patrick Dunne, authors of Five Generations at work to talk about how to foster better collaboration among a multigenerational workforce. For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: http://conta.cc/43w4LH0
Feb 03, 2025•26 min
Erika talks with Carice Anderson, author of Intelligence Isn't Enough, about how black professionals can better navigate corporate workplaces - and how their allies can support them. For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter.
Jan 20, 2025•18 min
Marie talks with Marc Onetto, retired C-suite leader who worked for Jack Welch and Jeff Bezos and provides his insights on leadership from the mind and the heart. For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: http://conta.cc/43w4LH0
Jan 06, 2025•31 min
Laird McLean, Proteus CEO, sits down with Joel Rothaizer to discuss the leadership challenges of leading in a VUCA World. For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: http://conta.cc/43w4LH0 Watch our episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProteusInternational
Dec 16, 2024•16 min
Marie talks with Helle Bank Jørgensen, author of Stewards of the Future, a guide for Competent Boards, about how executives and board members can make a difference on climate. For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: http://conta.cc/43w4LH0 You can watch our episode on YouTube. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ProteusInternational
Dec 02, 2024•19 min
On this episode, Marie's guest CEO and Chairman of ESG.ai shares his insights on his entrepreneurship journey and ESG (Environment, Social, Governance). What can leaders do to embed more sustainable practices into their work? For more on Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: http://conta.cc/43w4LH0
Nov 24, 2024•19 min
On this episode, Erika's guest Nada Sanders, nationally-renowned AI expert, offers important insights about how best to integrate AI into our business and our thinking. For more from Erika and Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: http://conta.cc/43w4LH0
Nov 04, 2024•20 min
Marie Holive, Proteus COO, talks with Ludovic Bodin who is a serial entrepreneur with 3 exits, investor with already 2 unicorns in his current portfolio. He is also the author of Atomic Scaling: drawing from his experience in the gaming industry and working with tech startups, he developed a blueprint for leaders seeking to scale effectively without expanding unnecessarily. His focus is on efficiency, automation, and creating high-performing teams that thrive in competitive environments. For mor...
Oct 14, 2024•17 min
Laird McLean, Proteus CEO, sits down with Wayne Turmel to discuss the evolving challenges of managing remote and hybrid teams, sharing insights on intentional leadership, proactive communication, and building team cohesion in a digital world. For more from Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: http://conta.cc/43w4LH0
Oct 01, 2024•19 min
Erika talks with her guest Scott Mautz, author of The Mentally Strong Leader, about the six core aspects of this critical capability, and how to assess and develop it in yourself. For more from Erika and Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: http://conta.cc/43w4LH0
Aug 30, 2024•14 min
Erika talks with Rob Kaiser about his Leadership Versatility Index assessment tool - an innovative approach to helping leaders become more balanced and versatile. For more from Erika and Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: conta.cc/43w4LH0
Aug 01, 2024•15 min
On this episode, Erika's guest Sean Lemson, author of One Drop of Poison, provides practical ways to uncover unhealthy leadership in an organization - and to see and address those tendencies in ourselves, as well. For more from Erika and Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: http://conta.cc/43w4LH0
Jul 01, 2024•18 min
In this episode, Erika’s guest Tuba Bilecik shares her wisdom about the importance of conflict resolution as a leadership skill - and how to do it well. For more from Erika and Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: http://conta.cc/43w4LH0
May 31, 2024•15 min
In this episode, Erika and her guest Edith Onderick-Harvey discuss practical ways for leaders to support their teams to become more accepting of and responsive to change - and why it's such a necessary skillset. For more from Erika and Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: conta.cc/43w4LH0
Apr 29, 2024•19 min
On this episode, Erika's guest Colette Phillips shares practical approaches for leaders to become more culturally savvy, so they can create truly inclusive workplaces and teams. For more from Erika and Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: http://conta.cc/43w4LH0
Mar 25, 2024•18 min
Erika and her guest Lori Mazan discuss the future of leadership development, focusing on the critical importance of coaching and the best use of technology. For more from Erika and Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: https://conta.cc/43w4LH0
Feb 26, 2024•20 min
This month, Erika talks with Charlie Gilkey about his new book Team Habits, How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results. Charlie offers simple, practical ways to build better habits on our core teams, so they feel better and work better. For more from Erika and Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: http://conta.cc/43w4LH0
Jan 29, 2024•17 min
In this podcast, we talk about how important it is for companies to hire employees who demonstrate strong leadership skills, specifically in the financial industry. Achikzad offers non-traditional leadership practices to assist employees in strengthening their leadership skills.
Nov 30, 2023•19 min
