Strategy and Leadership Podcast

Strategy & Leadership Podcast Ep.169: Brittany Burns is the CEO of Simpler Trading, the market leader in interactive financial trading education. A former attorney, Brittany held previous roles in corporate development, strategic communications, and compliance before joining Simpler Trading. On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Brittany joins us to discuss how her legal background has helped her as CEO, leading in a heavily regulated industry, balancing transparent communication with risk mitigation, and more. ► 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 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 strategic planning process? https://www.smestrategy.net/strategic-alignment-program ► Check out our Strategy & Leadership Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yND4JKofh64gcvyvcLMqW ► Check out our online course on how to successfully lead your next strategic planning process: https://courses.smestrategy.net/courses/Aligned-strategy-course

Strategy & Leadership Podcast Ep.168: Sunny Han is the founder and CEO of Fulcrum - a SaaS platform allowing small and mid-sized manufacturers to improve efficiency through workflow optimization and automated data collection. On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Sunny joins us to discuss the lessons learned as a SaaS founder, fostering a collaborative and transparent work culture, challenges the manufacturing industry is facing, and more. Check out Fulcrum and view a demo of the product: https://fulcrumpro.com/ To get in touch with Sunny, send him an email at sunny@fulcrumpro.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 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 strategic planning process? https://www.smestrategy.net/strategic-alignment-program ► Check out our Strategy & Leadership Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yND4JKofh64gcvyvcLMqW ► Check out our online course on how to successfully lead your next strategic planning process: https://courses.smestrategy.net/courses/Aligned-strategy-course

Strategy & Leadership Podcast 167: Dr. Rohini Anand is a strategic DEI advisor, board member, and author of Leading Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Previously, she spent 17 years leading corporate responsibility and DEI as SVP at Sodexo. On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Dr. Rohini Anand joins us to discuss leading DEI in different countries, leveraging local change agents, 5 key principles for leading DEI, and much more. #DEI #GlobalDEI #DiversityandInclusion Check out Dr. Anand's book, Leading Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by visiting her website: https://www.rohinianand.com/pre-orders

Strategy & Leadership Podcast Ep.166: Jennifer Smith is the CEO & Co-founder of Scribe, a software company that helps organization analyze, optimize, their standardize processes. Previously, Jennifer held positions at Greylock Partners and McKinsey. On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Jennifer joins us to discuss how Scribe helps organizations, lessons learned from consulting and VC, the different stages of company growth, & much more. #InternalProcesses #FutureofWork #Productivity To learn more about Scribe, try the product for free, and check out their available roles: https://scribehow.com/ // Learn more about strategic planning & implementation: ► Subscribe so you never miss a video: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 ► Get free workbook to guide you along the process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…mplate-workbook ► Learn how to successfully lead your next strategic planning process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ng-steps-course // More strategic planning resources: ► Join our free community: strategy-and-leadership.mn.co/ ► Are you looking for someone to facilitate your strategic planning process? www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant ► Want software to track your strategic plan. Get a 90-day free trial of Cascade Strategy: www.smestrategy.net/cascade // Connect with us: Blog ► www.smestrategy.net/blog Strategy & Leadership Podcast ►www.smestrategy.net/podcast Alignment Book ► www.smestrategy.net/alignment-book Contact us ►www.smestrategy.net/contact Subscribe on YouTube ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 // 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. Based out of Vancouver, BC, we've worked with organizations all over North American and beyond in various industries including nonprofits, universities & government organizations. For more information on working with a facilitator for your next strategy session: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant

Strategy & Leadership Podcast 165: Andrew Freedman is a leadership, culture, & change management specialist, and the Managing Partner of SHIFT Consulting. He's also the best-selling author of THRIVE: The Leader's Guide to Building a High Performance Culture: https://thrive.shiftthework.com/ On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Andrew joins us (for the 2nd time) to discuss what you can do about burnout, the recipe for a high-performance culture, & much more. #Burnout #CompanyCulture #HighPerformanceCulture Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afreedmanthrive/ Questions for Designing a High-Performance Work : https://501404.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/501404/Organizational%20Alignment%20Indicators%20(1).pdf // Learn more about strategic planning & implementation: ► Subscribe so you never miss a video: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 ► Get free workbook to guide you along the process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…mplate-workbook ► Learn how to successfully lead your next strategic planning process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ng-steps-course // More strategic planning resources: ► Join our free community: strategy-and-leadership.mn.co/ ► Are you looking for someone to facilitate your strategic planning process? www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant ► Want software to track your strategic plan. Get a 90-day free trial of Cascade Strategy: www.smestrategy.net/cascade // Connect with us: Blog ► www.smestrategy.net/blog Strategy & Leadership Podcast ►www.smestrategy.net/podcast Alignment Book ► www.smestrategy.net/alignment-book Contact us ►www.smestrategy.net/contact Subscribe on YouTube ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 // 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. Based out of Vancouver, BC, we've worked with organizations all over North American and beyond in various industries including nonprofits, universities & government organizations. For more information on working with a facilitator for your next strategy session: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant

Strategy & Leadership Podcast 164: Martine Kalaw is a DEI consultant, trainer & author. Previously, Martine held Training & Development roles in the corporate world with companies like Macy's, Xaxis, & Walmart. On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Martine joins us to discuss management development with a DEI lens, viewing DEI as a business imperative, developing long term change, & more. #DEI #ManagementDevelopment #DEITraining Visit Martine's website to learn more about her work & sign up for her May 11 DEI masterclass: https://martinekalaw.com/ Check out Martine's book, ABCs of Diversity: A Manager’s Guide To Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The New Workplace: https://martinekalaw.com/book/ // Learn more about strategic planning & implementation: ► Subscribe so you never miss a video: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 ► Get free workbook to guide you along the process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…mplate-workbook ► Learn how to successfully lead your next strategic planning process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ng-steps-course // More strategic planning resources: ► Join our free community: strategy-and-leadership.mn.co/ ► Are you looking for someone to facilitate your strategic planning process? www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant ► Want software to track your strategic plan. Get a 90-day free trial of Cascade Strategy: www.smestrategy.net/cascade // Connect with us: Blog ► www.smestrategy.net/blog Strategy & Leadership Podcast ►www.smestrategy.net/podcast Alignment Book ► www.smestrategy.net/alignment-book Contact us ►www.smestrategy.net/contact Subscribe on YouTube ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 // 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. Based out of Vancouver, BC, we've worked with organizations all over North American and beyond in various industries including nonprofits, universities & government organizations. For more information on working with a facilitator for your next strategy session: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant

Strategy & Leadership Podcast 163 Evan Sohn is a senior executive with 25+ years of experience in eCommerce at Fortune 500 and start-up environments. He's currently the CEO of Recruiter.com, a hiring platform for the world’s largest network of recruiters. He's also the long-time VP of the Sohn Conference Foundation, dedicated to the treatment and cure of pediatric cancer and related childhood diseases. On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, John joins us to discuss his priorities as CEO of a public company, raising $100 million for pediatric cancer research, the next big challenge for businesses, & more. #TalentAcquisition #TalentRetention #LeadershipPodcast Are you an employer or recruiter needing help with hiring? Check out their website: https://www.recruiter.com/ // Learn more about strategic planning & implementation: ► Subscribe so you never miss a video: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 ► Get free workbook to guide you along the process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…mplate-workbook ► Learn how to successfully lead your next strategic planning process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ng-steps-course // More strategic planning resources: ► Join our free community: strategy-and-leadership.mn.co/ ► Are you looking for someone to facilitate your strategic planning process? www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant ► Want software to track your strategic plan. Get a 90-day free trial of Cascade Strategy: www.smestrategy.net/cascade // Connect with us: Blog ► www.smestrategy.net/blog Strategy & Leadership Podcast ►www.smestrategy.net/podcast Alignment Book ► www.smestrategy.net/alignment-book Contact us ►www.smestrategy.net/contact Subscribe on YouTube ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 // 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. Based out of Vancouver, BC, we've worked with organizations all over North American and beyond in various industries including nonprofits, universities & government organizations. For more information on working with a facilitator for your next strategy session: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant

Strategy & Leadership Podcast 162: Scott Ritzheimer is the CEO of Scale Architects, where he helps scale and sustain organizational success using the Predictable Success framework. Recently, Scott sold his ownership in StartCHURCH that he helped grow to 60 employees as CEO. On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Scott joins us to discuss valuable lessons for scaling, key distinctions between non-profits & for-profits, the benefits of different leadership styles, & more. #ScaleUp #NonProfit #LeadershipStyles Learn more about Scale Architects & download their free assessments: https://www.scalearchitects.com/ // Learn more about strategic planning & implementation: ► Subscribe so you never miss a video: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 ► Get free workbook to guide you along the process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…mplate-workbook ► Learn how to successfully lead your next strategic planning process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ng-steps-course // More strategic planning resources: ► Join our free community: strategy-and-leadership.mn.co/ ► Are you looking for someone to facilitate your strategic planning process? www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant ► Want software to track your strategic plan. Get a 90-day free trial of Cascade Strategy: www.smestrategy.net/cascade // Connect with us: Blog ► www.smestrategy.net/blog Strategy & Leadership Podcast ►www.smestrategy.net/podcast Alignment Book ► www.smestrategy.net/alignment-book Contact us ►www.smestrategy.net/contact Subscribe on YouTube ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 // 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. Based out of Vancouver, BC, we've worked with organizations all over North American and beyond in various industries including nonprofits, universities & government organizations. For more information on working with a facilitator for your next strategy session: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant

Strategy & Leadership Podcast 161: LaTonya Wilkins is the founder of Change Coaches, where she provides large scale coaching, speaking and advising services for organizations around culture, leadership and diversity, equity and inclusion. Before she started coaching and teaching, LaTonya held several positions in the corporate world at companies like JLL, Abbott Labs, AbbVie, & GE. On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, LaTonya joins us to discuss the value of belonging, creating psychological safety at work, culture fit vs. culture add, & more. #PsychologicalSafety #CultureAdd #PsychologicalSafetyatWork Be sure to check out LaTonya's book, Leading Below the Surface: How to Build Real (and Psychologically Safe) Relationships with People Who Are Different from You: https://latonyawilkins.com/leading-below-the-surface/ // Learn more about strategic planning & implementation: ► Subscribe so you never miss a video: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 ► Get free workbook to guide you along the process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…mplate-workbook ► Learn how to successfully lead your next strategic planning process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ng-steps-course // More strategic planning resources: ► Join our free community: strategy-and-leadership.mn.co/ ► Are you looking for someone to facilitate your strategic planning process? www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant ► Want software to track your strategic plan. Get a 90-day free trial of Cascade Strategy: www.smestrategy.net/cascade // Connect with us: Blog ► www.smestrategy.net/blog Strategy & Leadership Podcast ►www.smestrategy.net/podcast Alignment Book ► www.smestrategy.net/alignment-book Contact us ►www.smestrategy.net/contact Subscribe on YouTube ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 // 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. Based out of Vancouver, BC, we've worked with organizations all over North American and beyond in various industries including nonprofits, universities & government organizations. For more information on working with a facilitator for your next strategy session: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant

Strategy & Leadership Podcast 160: Brian Hartzer is a Senior Advisor at various organizations, and the author of The Leadership Star: A Practical Guide to Building Engagement. Previously, Brian was CEO of the Westpac Group and CEO - Australia of ANZ. On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Brian joins us to discuss balancing the day-to-day with strategic work, the 5 C's leadership framework, managing expectations leading a large team, & more. #LeadershipFramework #LeadershipLessons #Leadership Be sure to check out Brian's book, The Leadership Star: A Practical Guide to Building Engagement: https://www.theleadershipstar.com/ Connect with Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianhartzer/ // Learn more about strategic planning & implementation: ► Subscribe so you never miss a video: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 ► Get free workbook to guide you along the process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…mplate-workbook ► Learn how to successfully lead your next strategic planning process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ng-steps-course // More strategic planning resources: ► Join our free community: strategy-and-leadership.mn.co/ ► Are you looking for someone to facilitate your strategic planning process? www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant ► Want software to track your strategic plan. Get a 90-day free trial of Cascade Strategy: www.smestrategy.net/cascade // Connect with us: Blog ► www.smestrategy.net/blog Strategy & Leadership Podcast ►www.smestrategy.net/podcast Alignment Book ► www.smestrategy.net/alignment-book Contact us ►www.smestrategy.net/contact Subscribe on YouTube ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 // 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. Based out of Vancouver, BC, we've worked with organizations all over North American and beyond in various industries including nonprofits, universities & government organizations. For more information on working with a facilitator for your next strategy session: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant