Best Brandon Mensinga Podcasts (2025)

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77. How does AI change the approach to professional development? 33:44

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In this episode we discuss: How does AI change the approach to professional development? We are joined by Anna Tavis, Clinical Professor and Chair of the Human Capital Management Department at NYU’s School of Professional Studies. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with Anna Tavi…

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76. Authenticity in Leadership 45:26

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In this episode we discuss: Authenticity in Leadership. We are joined by Matthew Stone, from ME Consulting and Creating Liberating Working Cultures. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with Matthew Stone: What message are you sending when you cancel a one-on-one — and is it the on…

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75. The Announcement Episode 8:46

6M ago8:46

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In this episode we chat about what's going on in our lives, share some life changing news, and announce the new seasoned approach. Going forward, we'll be releasing 10 episodes at a time, starting June 5th 2025. Join our WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/J8w0bDV0pBtHUPzlvmzTgb Stay tuned! This podcast uses the following third-party serv…

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74. The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings 38:48

6M ago38:48

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In this episode we discuss: the art and science of 1 to 1 meetings. We are joined by Dr. Steven Rogelberg, CEO, Board Member, Editor, Author, Chief Talent Officer, Director. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with Steven Rogelberg: Are your one-on-ones actually driving engagement…

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73. Building an AI First Organisation Part 2 55:54

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In this episode we discuss: Unlocking AI for Non-Technical Leaders. We are joined by Charlie Cowan, Founder of Kowalah and author of "How To Sell Tech" and “The Revenue Operations Playbook”. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with Charlie Cowan: Is AI more accessible than we thin…

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72. Is the COO the Single Source of Truth? 52:40

7M ago52:40

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In this episode we discuss: Is the COO the single source of truth? We are joined by Eric Collins, Investor, Serial Entrepreneur, CEO & Founding Member at Impact X Capital investing in underrepresented entrepreneurs; Author of We Don’t Need Permission (amzn.to/3Qp6G9d); & Host of Channel 4's The Money Maker. Love The Operations Room? Please support …

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71. Proactive Mental Health Strategies for Leaders 47:44

7M ago47:44

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In this episode we discuss: How to tackle mental health in an organization. We are joined by Chris Hatfield, Mindset & Well-being Coach. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with Chris Hatfield: What if naming your anxiety was the first step to taking back control? How can leaders …

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70. Jumpstarting Your Workplace Culture 40:58

7M ago40:58

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In this episode we discuss: Jumpstarting your workplace culture. We are joined by Eric Stone, International Keynote Speaker | Award Winning Author | Expert in Building High-Performance Cultures | Empowering Leaders to Drive Engagement & Transform Workplaces Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about t…

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69. Building an AI First Organisation 52:14

7M ago52:14

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In this episode we discuss: Making AI happen in 2025 for your organization. We are joined by Charlie Cowan, Author of "How To Sell Tech" and “The Revenue Operations Playbook”. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with Charlie Cowan: How can professionals stay updated in an era wher…

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68. First Team Loyalty: The Key to Executive Success 53:24

8M ago53:24

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In this episode we discuss: how to implement the first team concept. We are joined by Cassie Young, General Partner at Primary Venture Partners, and seasoned SaaS CRO/CCO. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with Cassie Young: How can leaders ensure that their "first team" priorit…

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67. COO Superpowers Revealed Part 2 52:24

8M ago52:24

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In this episode we discuss: What is a COO's strengths and gaps? We are joined by Divinia Knowles, The COO Coach. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following: How do COOs turn their knowledge gaps into strengths through experience? What can personality tests like the Enneagram teach us abo…

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66. COO Superpowers Revealed Part 1 48:12

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In this episode we discuss: What is a COO's strengths and gaps? We are joined by Divinia Knowles, The COO Coach. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following: How do COOs build trust with key decision-makers while staying behind the scenes? What’s the secret to thriving in a role that dema…

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65. A COO’s journey to a Google exit 42:02

9M ago42:02

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In this episode we discuss: a COO's journey to a Google exit. We are joined by Shane Harris, Former COO @ Cameyo. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with Shane Harris: What role does sustainable growth, cash flow positivity, and dynamic budgeting play in a company’s success? How …

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64. The Essential Guide to Intellectual Property 44:53

9M ago44:53

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In this episode we discuss: Patents and IP strategy for Scaleups. We are joined by Jon Calvert, IP strategy expert. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with Jon Calvert: How can startups effectively protect their innovations through intellectual property (IP)? What are the key dif…

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63. What you need to know about ESOPs 43:12

9M ago43:12

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In this episode we discuss: What you need to know about ESOPs. We are joined by John Fraser, Financial Director for PEAK. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with John Fraser: How can companies effectively educate employees to ensure the success of their ESOPs? What steps should o…

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62. How to prepare for an IPO 44:24

10M ago44:24

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In this episode we discuss: How to prepare for an IPO. We are joined by Trecilla Lobo, Chief People Officer, board member, advisor, and mentor to other people leaders. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with Trecilla Lobo: How can your organisation prepare early for the IPO journ…

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61. How do you create a high performance culture? 43:09

10M ago43:09

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In this episode we discuss: How do you actually create a high performance culture? We are joined by Andrew Richardson, Managing Partner at Foundation Partners Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with Andrew Richardson: What does high performance truly mean in the context of your o…

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60. The State of the European Venture Market 40:41

10M ago40:41

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In this episode we discuss: The State of the European Venture Market. We are joined by Simon Menashy, Partner at MMC Ventures. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with Simon Menashy: The European VC market’s significant changes in the last few years. Sustainable growth prioritised…

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59. What should a marketing tech stack look like in 2024? 42:06

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In this episode we discuss: what should the marketing tech stack look like in 2024. We are joined by Mark Farnell, Head of Marketing Operations at DeepL. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with Mark Farnell: How is AI impacting marketing operations? Where to start with building a…

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58. Decoding Option Grants: What You Need to Know 44:48

11M ago44:48

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In this episode we discuss: Executive compensation and option grants. We are joined by Daniel Harris, Exec Compensation Partner. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with Daniel Harris: What to consider when negotiating equity packages. What are the different equity schemes, such a…

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57. Military lessons in leadership 41:12

11M ago41:12

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In this episode we discuss: What leadership lessons we can learn from the military. We are joined by Ben Read, Founder & CEO of Redeployable, and Andy Wright, Consultant. We chat about the following with Ben Read and Andy Wright: How can trust and delegation enhance command and control in leadership? What behaviours and actions are essential for bu…

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56. How to hire for excellence 45:50

11M ago45:50

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In this episode we discuss: How to hire for excellence. We are joined by James King, Author of 'Accelerating Excellence'. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with James King: How can we align talent identification with individuals' strengths, interests, and values to maximise perf…

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55. How do you build trust across an organisation? 49:21

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In this episode we discuss: How do you build trust across the organisation? We are joined by Nellie Wartoft, CEO, Founder of Tigerhall and Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with Nellie Wartoft: Why trust is a crucial element in …

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54. How to successfully scale from 2 million to 2 billion 50:28

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In this episode we discuss: The Evolution of a COO: From Doing to Coaching. We are joined by Andrew Robb, Marketplace & Technology Executive, Board Member & Investor Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with Andrew Robb: What does it take to scale a company? How does the role of th…

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53. Practical ways to be more inclusive 49:58

12M ago49:58

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In this episode we discuss: What can companies do to become more inclusive, equitable and diverse? We are joined by Audrey ROOFEH, Founder & CEO Mariana Strategies-Tory Burch Foundation Fellow-DEIA lead Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with Audrey Roofeh: What are the crucial c…

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52. How to know when it's time to go 51:14

12M ago51:14

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In this episode we discuss: When it is the right time to quit. We are joined by Eleena Broadfoot, Advisor and Executive Coach. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with Eleena Broadfoot: What are the important factors to consider when deciding to leave a job. Adding value to the bu…

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51. Fractional COO: Is it worth it? 43:00

1y ago43:00

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In this episode we discuss: fractional COO, is it worth it? We are joined by Karina Mikhli, Founder, Fractionals United. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with Karina Mikhli: What is the role of a fractional COO? How difficult is it to find a role as a fractional COO? What is cr…

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50. How to be a COO 37:00

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In this episode we discuss: how to be a COO in today's complex world. We are joined by Jennifer Geary, Seasoned C-Suite executive across multiple industries and roles from fractional COO to Managing Director. Author of bestselling books How To Be a COO, CRO, CPO and CSO. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. W…

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49. How To Stop Your Company From Drowning In Information 47:34

1y ago47:34

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In this episode we discuss: the challenges of asynchronous communication in a remote-first organisation. We are joined by Jeremy Slater, COO at Bob W. We chat about the following with Jeremy Slater: How to do asynchronous communication well Managing information overload Why you need to invest in robust knowledge management -- hint: impacts customer…

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48. How To Present And Not Suck 40:52

1y ago40:52

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48. How to present and not suck In this episode we discuss presentation skills and storytelling. We are joined by Jonathan Zatland, Operating Partner at Forme Partners. We chat about the following with Jonathan Zatland: Secrets to crafting narratives that captivate. How authenticity can transform your leadership narratives Why your presentations ar…

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47. What are the priorities for COO's in 2024? Part 2 47:17

1y ago47:17

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In this episode we discuss: The Future COO in Tech Companies. We are joined by Tony Olvet and Andrea Siviero from IDC. We chat about the following: How do COOs navigate the evolving landscape of digital transformation while ensuring organisational stability? What are the key priorities for COOs in 2024, and how do they drive strategic thinking beyo…

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46. The Secret Life Of Boards 34:26

1+ y ago34:26

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In this episode we discuss: Board Relationships. We are joined by Helen Hopper and Joy Harcup, authors of book, The Art and Psychology of Board Relationships. We chat about the following: Unravelling Boardroom Dynamics: What's Really at Stake? The Power of Psychological Safety: A Boardroom Imperative? Self-Awareness: The Boardroom Game Changer? Mas…

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44. Does performance management work? 47:50

1+ y ago47:50

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In this episode, we discuss performance management and getting the most from your teams. We are joined by Jessica Zwaan, Author of the best-selling book, Built for People, and COO of Talentful. We chat about: Can traditional performance reviews truly capture an employee's value? Are OKRs just a trendy buzzword or a real strategy for driving company…

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43. Is usage-based pricing the answer? 34:06

1+ y ago34:06

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In this episode, we discuss usage-based pricing, seat pricing, maximising margin and customer expansion. We are joined by Mark Stiving, Founder of Impact Pricing. We chat about: What exactly is usage-based pricing? How do we correlate pricing metrics with how customers are using the product? What are the criteria and considerations when choosing th…

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42. Is it possible to pivot to profitability? 47:38

1+ y ago47:38

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In this episode, we discuss: Is it possible to pivot to profitability? We are joined by Libby Penn, she is the COO of Improbable. We chat about the following: What's the COO's role in the pivot to profitability What are the right bets to make in a business? How should we balance profitability and growth? What is the importance of well-documented da…

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41. The life-ruining power of routines 40:20

1+ y ago40:20

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In this episode, we discuss: The life-ruining power of routines. We are joined by Markham Heid, he is a Journalist with TIME and New York Times. We chat about the following: How do we optimise our lives without falling into the trap of routine? Do we need routine and structure to be productive? Are you busy because it’s necessary? What’s the right …

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40. Why does community matter for organisations? 33:00

1+ y ago33:00

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In this episode, we discuss: Why does community matter for organisations? We are joined by Jaclyn Pascocello, she is the founder of Fabrik. We chat about the following: What are the trends in people and the connections they are building and want to build? Where should the L&D budget be spent? Is it part of the company's responsibility to help foste…

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39. What are the priorities for COO’s in 2024? 44:18

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In this episode we discuss: What are the priorities for COO’s in 2024? We are joined by Cameron Herold, he is the founder of the COO Alliance and author of the Second in Command. We chat about the following: What are the priorities for COO’s in 2024? How should we think about budgets this year? How is the COO role changing? What are the commonaliti…

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38. Life Lessons 53:44

1+ y ago53:44

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In this unique episode, Bethany Ayers and Brandon Mensinga share their personal stories. This episode is simply titled: Life Lessons. Bethany and Brandon are experienced scale-up COO’s and the co-hosts of the Operations Room. We chat about the following lessons: Know where you want to go Lean into the fear Don’t try to be somebody else Focus on the…

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37. Which HRIS do I need? 45:42

1+ y ago45:42

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In this episode we discuss: Which HRIS do I need? We are joined by Matt Bradburn, Founder & CEO of the People Collective. We chat about the following: What are our views on Rippling? Personio? Factorial? BambooHR? HiBob? What is a good vendor choice for a scaling company of a few hundred people that wants something that is very customisable? What i…

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36. What does a good COO framework look like? 34:28

1+ y ago34:28

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In this episode we discuss: What does a good COO framework look like? We are joined by Simon Wakeman, former COO of TPXimpact and creator of the B3 Framework. We chat about the following: Are investment bets the responsibility of the COO? What is an operating model? What is minimum viable governance? How much process is too much process? How to bes…

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35. Is wellbeing a complete waste of time? 52:36

1+ y ago52:36

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In this episode we discuss: Is wellbeing a complete waste of time? We are joined by Gethin Nadin, cited as one of HR’s Most Influential Thinkers and author of the bestseller “A Work In Progress: Unlocking Wellbeing to Create More Sustainable and Resilient Organisations.” Bethany and I discuss: What is the COO’s role in solving workplace stress? Wha…

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34. How do you build an organisation to compete with Google? 43:58

1+ y ago43:58

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In this episode we discuss: How do you build an organisation to compete with Google? We are joined by Omid Ashtari, ex-COO of Streebees and President of Citymapper. We chat about the following with Omid: How do you think about organisational structure? How proactive should you be in anticipating organisational challenges? What is the highest impact…

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33. How do you scale from 100 employees to IPO? 46:03

1+ y ago46:03

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In this episode we discuss: How do you scale from 100 employees to IPO? We are joined by Mark Logan, ex-COO of Skyscanner and currently Chief Entrepreneurial Advisor to the Scottish Government We chat about the following with Mark: What are the foundations of scale? How do you prevent command and control from creeping in? What goes wrong with organ…

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32. What can VC and PE backed operators learn from each other? 1:00:38

1+ y ago1:00:38

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In this episode we discuss: What can VC and PE backed operators learn from each other? We are joined by Sam Smith, the founder & MD of PepTalks, a training provider for private equity backed CEOs and their management teams. We chat about the following with Sam: What are the types of PE companies? How are company valuations determined? How does the …

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31. How do you build a business that is smarter than you? 36:53

1+ y ago36:53

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In this episode we answer the question: How do you build a business that is smarter than you? Our guest is Jennifer Sundberg, the co-CEO of Board Intelligence and author of Collective Intelligence. We discuss the following with Jennifer: Why is it so hard to get great conversations in business review meetings? How do you get good at asking the righ…

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30. Why is hybrid working an inclusivity issue? 45:31

1+ y ago45:31

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In this episode we unpack the topic of: Why is hybrid working an inclusivity issue?. We talked with Brian Elliott, he is the co-founder of Future Forum, author of the bestseller How the Future Works: Leading Flexible Teams to do the Best Work of Their Lives We then discuss the following with Brian: What does the data say on return to work and the p…

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29. What is it like being COO of a private equity backed business? 52:28

1+ y ago52:28

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In this episode we unpack the topic of: What is it like being COO of a private equity backed business? We are joined by Pete Harris, COO of Pipedrive. Bethany and I discuss: When are we at our best? Our worst? What are we passionate about in a business context? What is our why? We then discuss the following with Pete: Why the title COO versus CRO o…

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28. Do product leaders make good COO's? 43:58

1+ y ago43:58

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In this episode we unpack the topic of: Do product leaders make good COO's? with Martyn Fagg, COO of Tillo and Matt Jones COO at ex-COO at ParentPay. Bethany and I discuss the following: What does a good product leader look like? What does a good product manager look like? We then discuss the following with Martyn and Matt: How did the transition t…

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27. How do you tame a visionary CEO? 45:46

1+ y ago45:46

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In this episode we unpack the topic of: How do you tame a visionary CEO? with Rob Liddiard, B2B SaaS Founder (acquired 2022); Reformed Lawyer. Bethany and I discuss the following: Forecasting in 2024 Simplifying performance management Surfacing issues in leadership Documenting the processes of the company We then discuss the following with Rob: Is …