Strategy and Leadership Podcast

SME Strategy Consulting INC
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Jan 26, 2022 • 22min

A Communication Framework for Having the Tough Conversations w/Mike Lalor Ep#146

Mike Lalor is the Chief Medical Officer at Trellis Supportive Care. As a seasoned executive level leader and a medical doctor, Mike brings a unique set of experience to the table. On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Mike joins us to discuss a #CommunicationFramework for delivering bad news, leading people at the top of their field, communicating with different levels of experience, & more. To get ahold of Mike, connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-j-lalor-md/ // 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
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Jan 24, 2022 • 23min

How to Re-think Your Virtual Meetings & Communication w/Darin Dawson Ep#145

Darin Dawson is the President & Co-founder of BombBomb, a video #Communication tool helping organizations rehumanize their communication. On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Darin joins us to discuss what he learned growing the product, the importance of #HumanCenteredCommunication, how to re-think #VirtualMeetings using video & more. Connect with Darin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darin-dawson-6a62351/ To learn more about BombBomb and their work, head to their website & be sure to check out their most recent book, Human Centered Communication: https://bombbomb.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
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Jan 19, 2022 • 24min

How to ’Lift’ Your Audience & Improve Your Communication Skills w/Richard Newman, CEO Ep#144

Richard Newman is the Founder & CEO of UK Body Talk, a 22-year old training company focused on the psychology of communication. He's also the author of You Were Born To Speak, which you can find here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/191645920X On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Richard joins us to discuss how to elevate your audience, adjusting your internal state, developing listening skills, & more. To learn more about UK Body Talk, head over to their website: https://ukbodytalk.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
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Jan 17, 2022 • 27min

It’s Time to Modernize Your HR Department w/Annissa Deshpande, loglab Ep#143

Annissa Deshpande is the Founder & Principal of loglab, where she provides advisory & fractional Chief People Officer services to businesses looking to modernize their #HR. She's also the author of The Comeback: A Modern HR Novel: https://www.amazon.ca/Comeback-Modern-HR-Novel-ebook/dp/B0939LZ98S Prior to starting her business, Annissa held senior leadership positions at AECOM & Indymac Bank. Be sure to check out Annissa's company, loglab - helping businesses modernize their HR: https://www.theloglab.net/ // 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
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Jan 12, 2022 • 30min

How You & Your Team can Thrive in the Aftermath of Trauma w/Ken Falke, Chairman Ep#142

Ken Falke is a retired US Navy member and Chairman of the Boulder Crest Foundation. He's also a philanthropist, author, and speaker who has ran several of his own businesses and non-profits. On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Ken joins us to discuss why 70% of Americans hate their jobs, leading people post-pandemic, managing your control as a leader, and more. #LeadershipPrinciples #LeadingPeople #LeadershipStyles Be sure to check out Ken's book, Struggle Well: Thriving in the Aftermath of Trauma: https://www.amazon.ca/Struggle-Well-Thriving-Aftermath-Trauma-ebook/dp/B07BC59JMK Learn more about Ken's organization, Boulder Crest Foundation, by visiting their website: https://bouldercrest.org/ // 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
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Jan 10, 2022 • 27min

Tips for Transitioning into a New Leadership Role w/Richard Black, Superfly President Ep#141

Richard Black, President at Superfly, shares insights on transitioning into a new leadership role, focusing on the future, developing connections with customers, and the role of experiential marketing in building human connections and brand differentiation.
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Jan 6, 2022 • 34min

Strategy Implementation Lessons Learned from 2021: What to watch for as you move into 2022 Ep#140

Anthony Taylor is the host of our #Strategy & #Leadership Podcast, as well as the Managing Partner of SME Strategy Consulting. For the last episode of 2021, Anthony looks back on the year of strategy and leadership and makes his predictions for the coming year and beyond. To learn about how we can help align your team around a clear strategic plan and help you implement that plan, check out our services: https://www.smestrategy.net/strategic-planning-consultant-strategy-facilitator // 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
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Jan 4, 2022 • 28min

Remote Collaboration Could be Your Company’s Key to Survival w/Matt Compton, CEO Ep#139

Matt Compton is the Co-founder and CEO of Filo.co, a company helping people come together to create, learn, and solve problems remotely. A two-time founder, Matt previously worked at IBM, ExactTarget (which was acquired by Salesforce), and Cheetah Digital. On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Matt joins us to discuss the three pillars of #RemoteCollaboration, the advantages of being able to work well remotely, transferring values throughout a whole company, and more. #RemoteWork To connect with Matt, find him on Twitter (@ComptonMC). Or to learn more about Filo, visit their website: filo.co // 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
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Dec 15, 2021 • 26min

Why Everyone on Your Leadership Team Needs Data Skills w/Matt Cowell, QuantHub CEO Ep#138

Matt Cowell is the CEO of QuantHub, helping companies future-proof their workforce by building a highly data fluent employee-base and exceptional AI teams. On this episode of the #StrategyandLeadership Podcast, Matt joins us to discuss why leaders need to develop #DataSkills, the upside of investing in data capability, and why people are bad at making data driven decisions. To learn more about QuantHub and how they may be able to help your team with #DataLiteracy and skills, visit their website for a free consultation: https://quanthub.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
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Dec 13, 2021 • 25min

How to Grow Your Remote Team Without Killing the Culture w/Sharon Koifman, President Ep#137

Sharon Koifman is the President of DistantJob, a recruitment agency that finds, vets, and takes care of highly skilled #RemoteWorkers. He's also the author of Surviving Remote Work: How to Thrive as a Leader and Entrepreneur in the Remote Age: https://www.amazon.com/Surviving-Remote-Work-Sharon-Koifman-ebook/dp/B08HVTNKKL On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Sharon joins us to discuss advice for leaders hiring #RemoteTeams, reducing burnout from online meetings, what to take/leave from an office environment, and more. Learn more about DistantJob and how they can find you highly skilled remote workers for less: https://distantjob.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

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