The Indispensables

The week on The Indispensables, I am joined by Chief Evangelist at 3Pillar Global, Scott Varho! We talk about how Varho built a career around building cultures that sustain high-performing teams.Scott is the Chief Evangelist and SVP, Global Head of Craft and Communities at 3Pillar. His passion lies in building cultures that sustain high-performing teams optimized for return on investment for clients through a product mindset, craftsmanship, collaboration and technology. He has spent close to 20 years working in or leading fast-paced delivery teams accountable for building products that support core business objectives. Scott is a 2nd generation native of Southern California. He holds a BA from Amherst College and a Master’s in Political Economics from Palacký University in the Czech Republic. He used to speak Czech and German fluently, but now mostly struggles to keep up with his 2 children.

The Indispensables are back! This week on The Indispensables, I am joined by President of MGK, Steve Gullickson. Gullickson is continuing the family legacy at MGK and we discuss that and more on episode 96. Born and raised in Minnesota.  University in Vermont.  Started with A.C. Nielsen in Marketing Research (Chicago, Cleveland, Sacramento, San Diego in 2 ½ years).  Exposure to consumer goods lead to Bristol Myers Products in Sales.  Moved to NYC in Trace Marketing.  Started Trace Marketing at Ciba Geigy Consumer which became Novartis Consumer Health.  Joined my family business, MGK, at the end of 1998.  Initially focused on sales and marketing then became President in ’06.  Sold a majority of the business to Sumitomo Chemical in ’12 and remained President.  Today, I also serve on the board of three companies as well as industry trade associations.  Two kids, one in Seattle in graphic design and one in Los Angeles in private air sales.  My wife runs her own counseling business.  www.mgk.comwww.rainmakerthinking.com

This week on The Indispensables, I am joined by my friend Mark Rennella!Mark Rennella has given students and professionals helpful advice about writing throughout his career, most recently as a writing coach for MBA candidates at Harvard Business School. Mark earned a PhD in American history from Brandeis University and has taught literature and American history at Harvard University, the University of Miami, and the University of Tours (France). His publications include Entrepreneurs, Managers, and Leaders: What the Airline Industry Can Teach Us About Leadership, co-authored with Nitin Nohria, former dean of Harvard Business School. Mark's books, articles, business case studies, and collaborative writing endeavors have garnered him critical praise from historians, academicians, and business leaders alike. His concept of the “one-idea rule” was included among HBR.org’s ten favorite management tips for 2022. He currently works as an editor for Harvard Business Publishing. One-Idea Rule: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/731278/the-one-idea-rule-by-mark-rennella-phd/How I Teach Podcast: https://hbsp.harvard.edu/inspiring-minds/categories/how-i-teachSelected as one of HBR.org’s favorite management tips of 2022: https://hbr.org/2022/12/our-favorite-management-tips-of-2022?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=ReadyForSocial-InsperityCoreCentral.com

This week on the Indispensables, I am joined by the great Debra Plousha-Moore, founder of Plousha Moore Group. We discuss how she got her start in consulting c-level executives and her advice for women who are looking to become c-level executives.For over thirty-five years Moore has led teams in healthcare, academia and banking. From the Board Room to the back room, it has been her honor to build a lasting legacy for others to follow.

This week on The Indispensables, I am joined by Art Harding, Chief Operating Officer at People.ai. We discuss Harding's values based leadership and the leadership challenges he faces in sales.Art Harding brings over 20 years of hands-on experience at Enterprise B2B Technology companies, most recently served as SVP, GTM Strategy & Operations at New Relic, Inc. Before that, he held a variety of roles across services, sales, and operations driving growth to and through $1B in annual revenue at enterprise companies such as VERITAS / Symantec, VMware, and Riverbed. Harding currently leads GTM and Business operations at People.ai.

Monica Ho discusses women in leadership, marketing changes during the pandemic, and digital monitoring for customer experiences. She shares insights on transitioning to virtual workspaces, building a diverse peer community for career growth, and embracing modern work trends.

On this week's episode of The Indispensables, I am joined by Ken Lineberger, President of Waters Edge Wineries. We talk about Lineberger's path from working the corporate lifestyle to beginning his own company based on his family's passion for wine.

On this week's episode of The Indispensables, I am joined by my good friend Jay Jeanne. We dive into Jeanne's expansive career path and the rewards that are important to Gen Z.

This week on The Indispensables, Bruce is joined by the Vice President of Logistics at Bosch, George Berg. They will discuss Berg's transformational leadership style and how he managed his team through the Pandemic.

This week on The Indispensables, Bruce is joined by best selling author, Brian Christian. They will discuss The Alignment Problem and the use of AI in today’s industries.