Welcome to the Retail Journey where we will cover important topics, interview industry stakeholders, and address emerging trends as we journey through our mission of helping our listeners thrive in retail. Your hosts for this show are CEO James Harris and CGO Charles Greathouse.
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Capitalmind looks at stocks, bonds, funds and the macro to bring you their view on the Indian financial markets. We discuss all things related to investing at our focussed podcast that keeps it simple. For more, go to capitalmind.in and to invest with us, visit capitalmindwealth.com
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Tech Marketing Rewired is your front-row seat into the minds of the best tech marketers, brand leaders, and technology builders in the game. I’m Kevin Kerner, and each episode is a conversation with smart friends, some leading the charge at B2B brands, some building the tech shaping the future of marketing, and all of them rethinking what actually works in a space that’s moving fast. We get into what’s next, what’s working (and what’s not), and how to scale marketing in a way that doesn’t bu ...
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Level Up and Live Podcast – The Podcast for Montgomery County’s Elite Business Owners & Entrepreneurs You’re already crushing it. You’ve built something that most people can’t. You’ve outworked, outlasted, and pushed past limits that stop others in their tracks. But now, you’re starting to ask the real question… Is this it? You’ve got the revenue, the wins, and the momentum—but deep down, you know there’s another level. Not just in business, but in life, fulfillment, and impact. This is the ...
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Leveraging data effectively is complex and challenging. Ekimetrics is here to explain it in everyday terms – getting straight to the heart of how to use data to help your business. On our Ekimetrics (Eng) Podcast, you can expect straightforward conversations with leading figures across different industries – from retail and leisure to financial services and automotive - and partners such as Meta and YouTube. We explore the challenges facing leadership teams and how unique data insights and o ...
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Insider Insights on Corporate Talent, Learning, and HR Technology, with analyst perspectives, executive interviews, and in-depth vendor analysis.
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Capital projects waste billions annually on predictable delays, but there's a proven way to deliver ahead of schedule and under budget. Join Albert Brier, Director, Project Controls and Nate Habermeyer, Director, Marketing at Dokainish & Company, as they discuss how current events and trends are reshaping project controls and mega-projects across industries. This podcast is designed for project managers, project controls professionals, IT leaders, and executives. Our listeners grapple with h ...
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Is The HR Profession As We Know It Doomed? In A Way The Answer is Yes.
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32:03In this week’s podcast I discuss my meetings with many companies in Europe about “how to rapidly implement AI” to improve productivity and scale. And every single company is being asked to do this now, some with very mature and sophisticated plans. So the first question I ask is “how do we implement AI to improve the productivity of the company” an…
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Human-First Marketing: Why It's Crushing Traditional Channels with Sendoso's Katie Penner
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19:39I am always looking for ways to improve. Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! - Kevin Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube. Katie Penner, Head of Sender Relations at Sendoso, takes us deep into how gifting is transforming B2B marketing by delivering remarkable results where digital channels fall short. With 64% of marketers s…
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Navigating Capital Project Uncertainty in 2025: Economic Challenges and Strategic Solutions
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34:20In this episode of "The Risky Planner" podcast, hosts Nate Habermeyer and Albert Brier tackle the pressing issue of uncertainty in capital investments during 2025's volatile economic climate. The hosts discuss how inflation, interest rates, supply chain problems, and trade tensions are creating unprecedented challenges for capital project planning.…
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Scaling Your Business with Behavioral Analytics ft. Rick Ornelas
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42:56See the Full Picture! Subscribe to my YouTube channel for exclusive behind-the-scenes content on how I run my business, train for HYROX, build relationships, and grow a thriving community. Your support helps us reach and serve more people https://youtube.com/@seanmeyers.24?si=LHcLm0GvA3NrDt8r In this episode of Level Up and Live, we sit down with n…
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Serving More Than Bagels: The Fords’ Mission-Driven Journey
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46:00Ever wonder what happens when purpose drives a business more than profit? In this captivating conversation, Bill and Sheila Ford, founders of Ozark Mountain Bagel Company, reveal how a chance question – "Hey, you want to open a bagel shop?" – transformed their lives and the Northwest Arkansas food scene. The Fords share their remarkable journey fro…
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High-Impact ABM Starts with Sales Thinking: Bolton Graham on Where ABM Goes Next
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32:16I am always looking for ways to improve. Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! - Kevin View the video version of the podcast here The term "account-based marketing" gets thrown around so casually these days that its meaning has become diluted. Is ABM just targeted advertising to a list of accounts, or is it something deeper? According to Bo…
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What Does AI-Native Mean? How "AI-First" Apps Change HR.
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20:50This week I discuss this massive shift toward “AI-Native” applications and systems which are radically different from traditional HR Tech, with a particular focus on L&D. I also explain how new AI architectures are so completely different from our traditional types of HR platforms, and how vendors have to be more expansive with their thinking. Vend…
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No Passport Needed: Your Guide to Global Investing
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1:00:13In this episode, Deepak and Shray unpack the ins and outs of international investing—why it matters, when it makes sense, and who it’s really for. From rupee depreciation to political and geographical risks, they explore the key reasons to diversify your portfolio beyond India’s borders. They also discuss a crucial question: At what level of capita…
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Transforming The Talent Acquisition Function at NHS, UK
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18:37Alfredo Thompson, Chief People Officer at Royal United Hospitals Bath, NHS Foundation Trust, talks with Kathi Enderes about how he is leading an end-to-end transformation of talent acquisition and onboarding for the Trust. Built on principles of customer orientation and systemic HR®, the organization shifted recruitment from a compliance-oriented f…
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The Branding Blueprint Every Small Business Owner Needs ft. Matt Kalousek of Ultra Branded
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45:12See the Full Picture! Subscribe to my YouTube channel for exclusive behind-the-scenes content on how I run my business, train for HYROX, build relationships, and grow a thriving community. Your support helps us reach and serve more people https://youtube.com/@seanmeyers.24?si=LHcLm0GvA3NrDt8r In this episode of Level Up and Live, we sit down with l…
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How AI Is Blowing Up The Corporate Learning Market: The Whole Story
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36:24This week I detail the whole story: how the $360 billion corporate learning market is being blown up by AI. This tidal wave has now arrived, with every major company asking “how can I get rid of a third of my training department and deliver skills faster in the flow of work?” What happens to the Chief Learning Officer? What happens to the LMS? Is I…
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Beyond Automation: What AI Agents Can Really Do for Your Marketing with Jacob Bank
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40:31I am always looking for ways to improve. Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! - Kevin Jacob Bank is transforming how marketers work with AI agents – and the results are extraordinary. As founder and CEO of Relay, Jacob brings a unique perspective shaped by his background as an AI researcher, founder of Timeful (acquired by Google), and for…
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At this point, you’ve probably read enough about tariffs to last a lifetime. But what if we told you the real story isn’t just about import duties or Donald Trump’s next announcement; it’s about a slow unraveling of the world order we’ve all taken for granted In this episode, Deepak and Shray dig into how the US once helped shape a global economic …
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Exchange Traded Funda: How ETFs Work
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1:15:17ETFs have taken over the world, or at least that’s what you’d believe if you spent any time reading financial media in the US. Passive investing! Low costs! No fund manager egos! And of course, that looming prediction: “ETFs will destroy price discovery!” But in India? Crickets. While ETFs have become mainstream in the US, with trillions of dollars…
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The Galileo™ Mercury Release: Reasoning, Talent Intelligence & More
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12:13Introducing the Galileo Mercury Release: a new reasoning model, extensive new data and information from Lightcast, the Universal Competency Framework from SHL, and our first “consultant mode” feature, Intelligent Benchmarking. Galileo is now the essential AI tool for HR professionals around the world. Get Galileo Today!…
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Faith, Business & Leadership: How Brandon Cron Balances It All
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48:23See the Full Picture! Subscribe to my YouTube channel for exclusive behind-the-scenes content on how I run my business, train for HYROX, build relationships, and grow a thriving community. Your support helps us reach and serve more people https://youtube.com/@seanmeyers.24?si=LHcLm0GvA3NrDt8r In this episode of Level Up and Live, we sit down with e…
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Navigating the New Landscape: How AI is Reshaping Organic Search Strategy with Jason White
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28:04I am always looking for ways to improve. Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! - Kevin The search landscape has dramatically transformed. With traffic plummeting by 50-90% for many brands, SEO professionals are scrambling to understand how AI is reshaping organic strategy. In this eye-opening conversation, Jason White, head of SEO at Policy…
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The Impact Of "Tariff Liberation Day" on Human Resources
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19:28This week the economic environment changed, with new US reciprocal tariffs launched on 180 countries. The net impact, which is hard to predict, is lots of strategy discussions about manufacturing, redeployment of resources, price increases, and possible economic slowdown. In today’s podcast I explain what this means to you, as an HR leader or HR pr…
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Are You An Innovative HR Officer? Hear From Jörg Dersch of XPAY
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19:35Jörg Dersch, CHRO at XPAY, joins Kathi Enderes to discusses innovation in HR and how CHRO’s can stay ahead. He also shares advice to CEOs about their role in HR issues. He shares his journey into HR leadership and how HR leaders can become true strategic partners in their organizations. From navigating digital transformation to building business ac…
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From Business to Black Belt: How Cody Schneider Wins in Life & Entrepreneurship
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42:24See the Full Picture! Subscribe to my YouTube channel for exclusive behind-the-scenes content on how I run my business, train for HYROX, build relationships, and grow a thriving community. Your support helps us reach and serve more people https://youtube.com/@seanmeyers.24?si=LHcLm0GvA3NrDt8r In this episode of Level Up and Live, we sit down with e…
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Does Kindness Matter In Business? Today, Yes, More Than Ever.
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16:42What’s the solution to political, economic, and global conflict? It’s not more anger and competition, it’s kindness. In this podcast I try to convince you that Kindness, the act of listening, caring, and helping, is a real secret weapon. Additional Information The World Happiness Report (which proves that trust and social connections matter more th…
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U.S. Tariffs Force CHROs to Rethink Talent Strategy—Are You Ready?
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10:22Today I wanted to briefly discuss the impact of US Tariffs on manufacturing talent. As many of you know, decisions about where to locate manufacturing are very big and very important. As you’ll hear, much of your company’s response may come down to talent and skills issues, since manufacturing skills are in short supply. I hope this conversation he…
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How Draup Is Expanding The World Of Talent Intelligence
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26:07Today I talk with Vijay Swaminathan, the CEO and co-founder of Draup, one of the most amazing data and insights providers in HR. Vijay and his partner Vamsee Tirukkala were the original founders of Talent Neuron, a pioneer in talent planning. Now, with Draup, they’ve gone an order of magnitude beyond to build a data platform that identifies skills,…
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You Built a Thriving Business… But Why Doesn’t It Feel Like Freedom?
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32:06You did it. You built the business, hit the revenue goals, and proved the doubters wrong. But instead of feeling free, you feel trapped inside what you built. Instead of deep connections, you feel disconnected from the people who matter most. And instead of fulfillment, you find yourself chasing the next battle, hoping that this time, it’ll be diff…
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Breaking Your Tech Stack: Scott Brinker on AI, Composability, and the Future of Marketing
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37:04I am always looking for ways to improve. Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! - Kevin Dive into the future of marketing technology with Scott Brinker, the visionary behind ChiefMarTec.com, as we explore the seismic shifts reshaping how marketers build and leverage their tech stacks. Scott reveals why the convergence of universal data layer…
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The Revolution In Corporate Learning Begins: Join The Crusade
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19:12In this podcast I describe the massive AI-powered revolution starting in corporate L&D, and give you some history, context, and a mandate for the future. This is based on a massive research program we’ve been doing for the last year and I’m now convinced that this entire $360 Billion market is going to reinvent itself. Vendors mentioned include San…
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How PMOs Drive Real Business Impact in Mega Projects: Lessons from Dubai’s Real Estate Digital Transformation
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41:37In this episode of The Risky Planner, Nate Habermeyer talks to Albert Brier, who is live from Dubai, where he's leading the setup of a PMO for one of the most ambitious real estate developments in the world. ThSey explore how digital transformation is redefining project management in MENA, with a strong focus on project controls, budgeting, schedul…
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CodeSignal: Groundbreaking AI Skills Assessment Arrives
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20:32Tigran Sloyan, CEO of CodeSignal, talks with Kathi Enderes about his company’s mission to transform skills assessment and development with AI. He shares insights from his experience at Google, where he recognized flaws in hiring practices that prioritize resumes over actual skills. Tigran explains how CodeSignal evolved from technical skills assess…
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Building a Multi-Million Dollar Business: Scaling, Struggles & Success with Mike Faust
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37:24Welcome back to another episode of the Level Up + Live Podcast! Today, we sit down with Mike Faust, the founder of Faust Landscaping, a multi-million dollar company with over 15 trucks on the road. Mike isn’t just building a thriving business—he’s creating a culture of resilience, dedication, and customer satisfaction, all while balancing family li…
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Helping Suppliers Thrive in Walmart's Ecosystem: Lessons from 8th & Walton
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40:46When we sat down with Jeff Clapper, President and CEO of 8th & Walton, we knew we'd get insights on supplier training – but our conversation revealed something much more profound about the evolving retail landscape. From its origins teaching suppliers about Walmart's culture and systems to today's comprehensive support services, 8th & Walton has wi…
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Tasks vs. Skills: Stories In AI-Based Job Transformation
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19:44Everyone is talking about productivity, layoffs, and job redesign. In this week’s podcast I share much of what we’re learning in AI-based job design, all with a focus on productivity. I discuss the role of Reejig, Gloat, Draup and the shift from “skills-based organization” strategies to “task and activity” redesign. And I also share my experiences …
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The Brutal Truth About Entrepreneurship—And Why It’s Worth It with Taylor Coibion
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44:10Entrepreneurship is relentless, unforgiving, and not for the faint of heart—but for those willing to endure the grind, the rewards are life-changing. In this Level Up and Live episode, we sit down with Taylor Coibion—entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of XFit, a gym that transforms lives through fitness, mindset, and empowerment. Having buil…
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How CHROs Shape The Workforce Of The Future: Caryn McGarry of ICF
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18:06In this episode of the WhatWorks podcast, Caryn McGarry, CHRO of ICF, describes her journey to CHRO how she manages HR in a highly competitive professional services company. Caryn shares insights on the detailed nature of the C-suite partnership and how her unique career path contributes to her C-level business role today. ICF is a large profession…
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Bonus Episode: What Happened To Our Sense Of Trust?
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16:11After an intense week in Europe at an HR Technology conference, I want to share my deep perspectives on Trust, which is in very short supply these days. Not only do European leaders mistrust the US right now, the Edelman Trust Barometer shows that 2/3 of employees no longer trust the CEOs of their own companies. In an effort to help you think this …
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After a long week of meetings about AI transformation with many companies, I want to highlight the big paradox we face. On one hand, AI is now seen as a proven, pragmatic solution to productivity, growth, and customer experience. So every company is pushing for AI transformations in every domain. But on the other hand, AI is also likely to eliminat…
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The Unexpected Impact of investing in Mutual Funds and Pooled Vehicles
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58:31Deepak and Shray discuss the unexpected quirks and consequences of investing in mutual funds and pooled vehicles in general. The discussion covers how your returns and experiences can be impacted by other investors' actions, including issues with inflows, outflows, cutoff timings, and NAV calculations. Specific cases like DHFL, Yes Bank, and Zee pr…
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Brave Babes, Bold Moves & Big Impact with Lauren Reed
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31:40What happens when you combine faith, fitness, and mental resilience to create a powerful movement of brave, high-achieving women? In this inspiring episode of Level Up and Live, we sit down with Lauren Reed—a licensed marriage and family therapist, competitive Hyrox athlete, and founder of Brave Babes Who Brunch, a mastermind-style women’s social g…
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AI Transformation From The Frontlines: Lessons Learned, Why Employees Are Worried
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20:40This week I summarize some of the hard-hitting AI transformation and productivity stories we’re hearing from clients, and I explain the various ways to approach these topics. I also discuss the surprising pushback on DEI and how workforce fear and stress has risen in our companies. All this leads to a new and important new role for HR leaders: driv…
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AI Arrives In Corporate Learning: Welcome to Arist
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18:06This week I interview CEO of Arist Michael Ioffe, one of the most innovative entrepreneurs I’ve met. Michael and his team have built an astounding message-based learning platform that uses AI to build content, distribute content, and even do needs analysis. For those of you who are L&D or learning geeks, you really need to listen to this podcast. A…
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Intermittent Fasting for High Performance with Gin Stephens & Sheri Bullock | Level Up and Live Podcast
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48:29Can intermittent fasting unlock your highest levels of energy, mental clarity, and peak performance—without restrictive dieting? In this game-changing episode of Level Up and Live, we sit down with Gin Stephens, a leading expert on intermittent fasting and metabolic health, and Sheri Bullock, a real-world success story who transformed her health th…
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Don't Blame The Workers. Let's Be Honest About Productivity and Bureaucracy
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20:59This week I share perspectives on the huge theme of “taking a chainsaw to bureaucracy” and improving productivity. Is it fair to “Blame the Workers” for the bureaucracy we face? There is a growing trend toward strategic layoffs and workforce redeployment around AI, and this is just the beginning. But rather than blaming the workers for the problem,…
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CHRO Insights: Arne-Christian Van Der Tang, HR Leader at TomTom
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19:06“The moment your HR organization can be ‘replicated’ into another company, you’ve failed as a CHRO.” In this podcast Arne-Christian explains why the CHRO is no longer an HR leader, but now a business transformation executive. Arne-Christian describes his career path to becoming a CHRO, identifies the key behaviors and characteristics that helped hi…
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Your Next Level Requires This One Brutal Decision (Are You Ready?)
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33:51Most people never reach their next level—not because they aren’t capable, but because they refuse to make ONE brutal decision. What is it? You must kill the old version of you. In this raw and unfiltered episode of Level Up and Live, we break down why your current mindset, habits, and identity—the very things that got you here—are now the biggest o…
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Jamie Dimon's Town Hall And What It Means (And Is Elon Musk Right?)
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20:33In this podcast I want to talk about Jamie Dimon’s recent town-hall at JP Morgan Chase. He describes his frustration with remote work, bureaucracy, and lack of productivity in vivid language. As you’ll hear from my comments, I have 100% sympathy for his feelings, but the answer is not as simple as forcing people into the office or laying off 10% of…
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Navigating Capital Projects in an Uncertain World
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31:32In this episode of the Risky Planner Podcast, hosts Nate and Albert reunite after Albert's travels to Dubai to discuss the impact of Trump's recently announced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. They explore how these tariffs affect capital projects across various industries, particularly construction and energy infrastructure. Albert provides …
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Secrets Of The High-Performing CHRO: It's Harder Than It Looks
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20:50In this week’s podcast I introduce our new research on the important and fast-changing role of CHRO, or Chief People Officer. Over the last decade this role has exploded in scope and importance, leaving many CEOs and CHROs working to keep up. After a year of research studying the career history and performance of more than 20,000 senior HR leaders,…
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From War to Prison to CEO: The Eric Rush Story of Redemption and Leadership
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42:55How do you rebuild your life after facing the highest highs and the lowest lows? In this powerful episode of Level Up and Live, we sit down with Eric Rush—a Double Bronze Star Medal recipient, former military leader, and a man who faced one of the toughest battles of all: life after prison. Eric’s journey is a testament to resilience, accountabilit…
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From Marketing Mix Modelling to Econometrics: Top 10 FAQs answered
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46:49Or, everything you wanted to know about MMM and econometrics, but didn’t dare to ask. MMM and econometrics are powerful strategic tools, but many of the old views of MMM persist. It's just for sales modelling. It's only for media. But those views mean MMM is often misunderstood, misused and under-valued. In this episode, we put the top 10 most sear…
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Welcome to Enterprise AI: Multi-Functional Agents Change Everything
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22:38This week I discuss the rapid evolution of AI Agents in the Enterprise, and how they’re starting to replace billions of dollars of legacy enterprise software. It won’t happen overnight, but using our four-stage model, companies are rapidly looking at ways to use AI platforms to assist, automate, and integrate business workflows in ways that ERP and…
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Profit Shares & Performance Fees: Are They Really Worth It?
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1:03:53In today’s episode, we break down profit shares and performance fees, one of the most debated topics in the asset management industry. Are they a fair way to align incentives, or just another way for fund managers to charge more? We get into the nitty-gritty of who can charge performance fees in India and how it works, the meaning of terms like man…
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