Strategy And Leadership Podcast

In this episode of the strategy and leadership podcast, We had the pleasure of speaking with a special guest about a topic that is vital to any business: leadership. As we all know, just holding a managerial position doesn't automatically make you a great leader. It's a constantly evolving journey where you need to learn, grow, and push yourself out of your comfort zone. But let's face it, this journey is far from linear. You'll encounter uncertainties, setbacks, and triumphs. So, how do you navigate this journey? This is where Sandeep Chennakeshu comes in. As the former CTO of Ericsson and President of Blackberry, Sandeep has spent over three decades leading teams across fourteen countries, pioneering products in wireless, semiconductors, and mission-critical software. His experience has given him practical insights on how to transform organizations for long-term success. 
In this podcast we talk about: - the different stages of the leadership journey and how to embrace them as they come - Finding a bal

In this episode of the Strategy and Leadership Podcast, Anthony is joined by Douglas Cole to discuss the latest and most effective sales techniques for 2023, The key challenges that sales professionals face in the new attention economy, including opening and closing deals with clients juggling multiple priorities and seemingly limited resources. We also examine the best strategies for influencing corporate buyers. Whether you're a seasoned sales professional or just starting out, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice to help you succeed in the dynamic and ever-changing world of sales Douglas Cole is an accomplished Enterprise Sales Leader currently serving at LinkedIn Sales Solutions. He is also the esteemed author of "The Sales MBA: How to Influence Corporate Buyers". In addition to his sales leadership role, he actively contributes to internal education at LinkedIn by serving as a distinguished faculty member of LinkedIn's Data-Driven University (DDU) and spearheading the developmen

Strategy and Leadership Podcast Ep. #211 In this episode of the Strategy and Leadership podcast, We talk to Nick Donofrio. He joins us to talk about his lessons learned in leadership from 44 years of leadership at IBM, What to do as a leader while the speed of technological change and digital transformation seems overwhelming, Where to invest your time, and prioritize what areas to improve during uncertain times, and shares some time- tested wisdom on approaching team building and layoffs as a leader. Nick Donofrio is a 44-year IBM veteran who led IBM’s technology and innovation strategies from 1997 until his retirement in October 2008. He also was vice chairman of the IBM International Foundation and chairman of the Board of Governors for the IBM Academy of Technology. Nick is the co-author of the book “If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes”. Where he explains how he led IBM’s global technical team to embrace market-centric, focus redefining innovation and sparking worldwide collaboration. Get his book he

Strategy and Leadership Podcast Ep. 210 In this episode of the strategy and leadership podcast, Martin Birch joins us to discuss, Leadership lessons he's learned from managing a technology business through the pandemic, his approach to talent retention in 2023, and how tech leaders can ensure they get strategy buy-in from their remote and hybrid teams. Martin Birch is the CEO and President of IBML, a company that makes scanning and data capture software that helps you get useful information from even the most complicated documents and speed it up so it can be used right away in business applications. Learn more about our approach:https://www.smestrategy.net/strategic-planning-consultant-strategy-facilitator Click here to see how we've helped organizations across North America with their strategy execution: https://clutch.co/profile/sme-strategy-consulting#summary ► Subscribe to our channel for weekly videos on strategy & leadership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrpk3rGUdg7qUQjiog/?sub_confi

Tim joins us in this episode of the strategy and leadership podcast to discuss the disconnect between many organizations' digital transformation objectives and the reality of their strategy implementation, Why you should make proactive rather than reactive digital investments (External pressure or losing market share) and how to successfully link your digital transformation plans with your strategy implementation plans. Tim Bottke is a Senior Strategy Partner at Deloitte and the author of the recently released book Digital Transformation Payday: Navigate the Hype, Lower the Risks, Increase Return on Investments. Tim is also an Associate Professor of Strategy and Digital Transformation at SDA Bocconi, one of the top business schools in the world. Check out his book here: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0BPF7RT7J/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 ► Subscribe to our channel for weekly videos on strategy & leadership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrpk3rGUdg7qUQjiog/?sub_confirmation=1 ➡ Read our b

Strategy & Leadership Podcast Ep.108: Loren Martinez joins us to discuss his approach to training and development, their giving back initiative (called Scoop for Scoop), how strategic planning has helped his organization, and much more. Loren Martinez is Director of Operations at Little Man Ice Cream, having overseen the growth and development of new retail locations and production a facility. Be sure to visit a Little Man Ice Cream location in Denver, Colorado Springs, or Fort Collins, Colorado. Learn more about their brands at https://www.littlemanicecream.com/. ► Subscribe to our channel for weekly videos on strategy & leadership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrpk3rGUdg7qUQjiog/?sub_confirmation=1 ➡ Read our blog on Strategy and Leadership: https://www.smestrategy.net/blog // Connect with us: ► Contact us: https://www.smestrategy.net/contact ► Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyctaylor604/ // About SME STRATEGY CONSULTING: SME Strategy is a m

In this episode, Kathleen joins us to discuss the importance of crafting a mission statement that aligns your entire organization, how to build high-performing teams, and how her non-profit organization benefited from following SME Strategy's Aligned Strategy Development process. Kathleen Clark is a VP and Chief Strategy Officer at Alternatives Federal Credit Union, a regional Community Development Credit Union (CDCU), and a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). On a mission to build wealth and create economic opportunity for underserved people and communities.

Strategy & Leadership Podcast Ep.206 John Bromley joins us to discuss the early stages of building Charitable Impact, why less people are donating money in 2022, being a leader in the charity sector, and much more. John Bromley is Founder and CEO of Charitable Impact, helping people and organizations become more charitable. Founded in 2011, Charitable Impact is like an online bank account for charitable giving. Learn more about Charitable Impact and the work they're doing: https://www.charitableimpact.com/ ► Subscribe to our channel for weekly videos on strategy & leadership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrpk3rGUdg7qUQjiog/?sub_confirmation=1 // Connect with us: ► Contact us: https://www.smestrategy.net/contact ► Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyctaylor604/ // About SME STRATEGY CONSULTING: SME Strategy is a management consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations develop and implement their strategic plans. We work with teams to fac

Strategy & Leadership Podcast Ep.205: Paul Magnone, Christopher Frank & Oded Netzer join us for this episode to discuss how their new book (Decisions Over Decimals) came about, making data driven decisions as a leader, the different ways data can by manipulated, why the perfect decision doesn't exist, and much more. Paul, Christopher and Oded are the authors of Decisions Over Decimals: Striking the Balance Between Intuition & Information. Paul is Head of Global Strategic Alliances at Google, Christopher is a VP at American Express, and Oded is a Professor of Business at Columbia Business School. Be sure to check out Decisions Over Decimals: https://www.dodthebook.com/ #datadriven #leadership #decisionmakingskills ► Subscribe to our channel for weekly videos on strategy & leadership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrpk3rGUdg7qUQjiog/?sub_confirmation=1 // Connect with us: ► Contact us: https://www.smestrategy.net/contact ► Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.c

Strategy & Leadership Podcast Ep.204 Michael Leiter joins us to discuss the journey of co-authoring a book on banishing burnout, why burnout is more common in 2022, the role of leaders and owners in combatting burnout, and much more. Michael Leiter is Adjunct Professor at Acadia University and an Honorary Professor of Organisational Psychology at Deakin University. He's also the co-author of Banishing Burnout: Six Strategies for Improving Your Relationship with Work. Michaels new book is The Burnout Challenge: Managing People’s Relationships with Their Jobs: https://a.co/d/64bPFqZ #burnout #leadershiptraining ► Subscribe to our channel for weekly videos on strategy & leadership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrpk3rGUdg7qUQjiog/?sub_confirmation=1 // Connect with us: ► Contact us: https://www.smestrategy.net/contact ► Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyctaylor604/ // About SME STRATEGY CONSULTING: SME Strategy is a management consulting firm that sp

Strategy and Leadership Podcast #203 Bill Hall is President of Simulation Studios where he specializes in developing and delivering business simulation-based executive development and accelerated strategy adoption to fortune 500 companies globally. Bill spent over 10 years at Apple. There, he worked with the executive team including Steve Jobs on keynote presentations and on products such as the iMac, and OS X. He’s a five-time Apple MVP and a Golden Apple award winner. In this episode, Bill discusses the complexities of strategy execution, and how leadership may effectively guide their team through the strategy implementation process. What, why, and how organizations might actually employ simulations to promote team growth and accelerate corporate change. ► Subscribe to our channel for weekly videos on strategy & leadership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrpk3rGUdg7qUQjiog/?sub_confirmation=1 0:00 Intro // Connect with us: ► Contact us: https://www.smestrategy.net/contact ► Connect with A

In this episode, Oscar discusses all things Leadership and Communication: How to improve your listening as a leader, Listening to what wasn’t said vs what was said, Which code phrases should you watch for to understand the motivations of your stakeholders? And much more. Oscar Trimboli is a mentor, coach, public speaker, and author. He is the author of Deep Listening: Impact Beyond Words. For nearly a decade, he was a director at Microsoft, where he oversaw the MS Office division in Australia. Today, he consults with leadership teams and their businesses on the significance of clarity in effecting change, how to embrace the digital economy, and the role values play in achieving your purpose. ► Subscribe to our channel for weekly videos on strategy & leadership: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHL... 0:00 Intro // Connect with us: ► Contact us: www.smestrategy.net/contact ► Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyct... // About SME STRATEGY CONSULTING: SME Strategy is a management co

In this episode, Jay talks about how, despite his organization's success, he went about rediscovering its purpose while putting its mission, vision, and values at the forefront of all it did. Team members departing because of change, candid conversations with his leadership team, and His concept of self-imposed expiration dates, asking himself and his leadership team if meetings and processes still serve the company's mission and values, enabling his leadership team and organization to constantly evaluate and react to change in an ever-changing business world. 

Jay Bousada is the CEO and founder of one of the most popular digital accelerators in North America, Thrillworks. Jay's first job was as an engineer, where he learned how much he liked solving problems that other people had gotten used to. His passion for pushing what's been done and his interest in digital experiences inspired him to start Thrillworks and remain the company's driving force. ► Subscribe to our channel for weekly videos on strategy &a

In this episode, Anthony talks about his journey so far through 13 years of strategy facilitations, building the SME Strategy Team, and getting to 200 Podcast episodes. He talks about what he's learned about leadership and strategy from some of the world's best CEOs, as well as what makes them great and how they implement their organization's strategic plan. ► Subscribe to our channel for weekly videos on strategy & leadership: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHL... 0:00 Intro // Connect with us: ► Contact us: www.smestrategy.net/contact ► Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyct... // About SME STRATEGY CONSULTING: SME Strategy is a management consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations develop and implement their strategic plans. We work with teams to facilitate conversations about strategic direction and business strategy so that our clients can focus their energy on what will move them forward faster. ► Work with us: Are you looking for someone to facilitate your

Strategy & Leadership Podcast Ep.199: Orrin Klopper joins us to discuss growing Netsurit to 300+ people, what to do when the sales growth slows down, being a 'transparent meritocracy', and more. Orrin Klopper is the CEO of Netsurit, an IT services and consulting firm that he started 24 years ago, which supports the dreams of doers. For a business automation assessment, text Orrin at 917-517-7763. Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orrinklop...

Joe Keeley is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of JustiFi Technologies, a venture-backed fintech company that helps vertical SaaS platforms grow multiple streams of income and cut costs by giving them payment and embedded fintech solutions. Prior to JustiFi, Joe founded and grew College Nannies, Sitters & Tutors (CNST), the nation’s largest resource for customized nanny sitters, and tutoring services. Joe is passionate about building revolutionary companies and encouraging the growth of education, the arts, and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Joe talks about his strategic planning process as a CEO, the trends he sees in the global business landscape for expanding into global markets, his outlook on Web3, and the most important questions he poses to his leadership team. ► Subscribe to our channel for weekly videos on strategy & leadership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHL... 0:00 Intro // Connect with us: ► Contact us: https://www.smestrategy.net/contact ► Connect with Anthon

Strategy & Leadership Podcast Ep.196: Brad Harris joins us to discuss the major trends in the world of management, empowering the workforce to be adaptable, management lessons from basketball, three pieces of leadership advice for the next 9-months, and more. With a passion for helping people grow, Brad Harris, PhD is a Professor of Management and Human Resources at HEC Paris. He's also the Co-founder of the People Leader Accelerator, the premier executive development program for HR leaders. Be sure to check out Brad's book, Scaling for Success: People Priorities for High-Growth Organizations: cup.columbia.edu/book/scaling-for…ss/9780231194440 Connect with Brad on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bradharrisphd/ #management #leadershippodcast #hrmanagement ► Subscribe to our channel for weekly videos on strategy & leadership: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 // Connect with us: ► Contact us: www.smestrategy.net/contact ► Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ant

On this episode of the #Strategy and #Leadership Podcast, Dave Dickman joins us to discuss his guiding principles for building a company in a growing industry, how to manage a multigenerational team, what is the "United Nations effect" in global product development, and much more. Dave Dickman is a seasoned media executive who has held senior positions in a variety of media and technology organizations, including Apple, Disney, Yahoo, and Warner Bros. He is currently the CEO of Tagger Media, a comprehensive Influencer Marketing platform that provides agencies, brands, and media firms with best-in-class solutions. ► Subscribe to our channel for weekly videos on strategy & leadership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrpk3rGUdg7qUQjiog/?sub_confirmation=1 0:00 Intro // Connect with us: ► Contact us: https://www.smestrategy.net/contact ► Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyctaylor604/ // About SME STRATEGY CONSULTING: SME Strategy is a management consulting firm

On this episode of the #Strategy and #Leadership Podcast, David Fields joins us to discuss some of his most important tips for customer development, the importance of framing a value-over-cost mindset, and the significance of putting your client first. David A. Fields worked in marketing for GlaxoSmithKline for nine years before joining a boutique consulting business as a partner. He later co-founded Ascendant Consulting, which specialized in assisting huge firms in entering new markets. He has also written two books on consulting. Check out David's website : www.davidafields.com.

Strategy & Leadership Podcast Ep.193: Cristobal Alonso joins us to discuss the key patterns of successful leaders and companies, the evolution of communication in leadership, how he makes key investment decisions, the startup environment in Europe, and much more. Cristobal Alonso is the CEO of Startup Wise Guys, an accelerator program that helps tech founders become successful entrepreneurs and build great companies. He's also co-author of Perform: The Unsexy Truth of (Startup) Success. Connect with Cristobal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristobalalonso/ Learn more about Startup Wise Guys: https://startupwiseguys.com/ #leadership #leadershippodcast #startups ► Subscribe to our channel for weekly videos on strategy & leadership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrpk3rGUdg7qUQjiog/?sub_confirmation=1 // Connect with us: ► Contact us: https://www.smestrategy.net/contact ► Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyctaylor604/ // About SME STRATEGY CON