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Peter Platzer, who is the CEO of Spire Global, joins Clint Betts on this exciting episode of For Leaders! They chat about Peter's impressive resume, including how he was inspired to found Spire Global and his life's mission statement. His company leverages outer space to improve life on Earth by capturing essential, satellite-powered data to create informed global solutions. Peter speaks on the importance of building a collaborative environment where employees, leadership, and clients work together in harmony and how this sort of environemnt is essential for the company's long-term survival. They also touch on the subject of company values and why organizations should prioritize upholding values for success. Tune in to learn more! "Winning inspires a team sport. What matters is that you win, and winning means that you always deliver to the customer."

Manish Sood, who is the Founder and CEO of Reltio, joins Clint Betts for this episode of the For Leaders Podcast. They chat about how paying attention to market trends and identifying gaps in the tech industry led to the founding of Reltio. Manish talks about how they leverage the capabilities of AI and how this technology has boosted productivity for his teams. They speak on prioritization and Manish explains how the best way to understand prioritization is to hold a constant dialogue with your customers. Manish is passionate about solving problems and is constantly looking for new ways to help businesses and customers solve problems with ease. Tune in to learn more from this insightful episode! "If we want to be a SaaS company, then we need to live and breathe SaaS."

The CEO of Seven Seas Water Group, Henry J Charrabé, joins Clint Betts for this episode of For Leaders. When starting a company, investors often ask, "Why do people need this company?" and Henry has fortunately been able to avoid this question because everyone needs clean water. They chat about offering water as a service to make it more accessible internationally, and what that process looks like. Staying motivated day after day as a CEO and leader can be taxing and Henry talks about creating an environment where happiness can thrive. Henry highly values working with those who challenge the status quo, and that's exactly what he's doing at Seven Seas Water Group. "An open culture where people can talk, where people ultimately focus on what's best for the customer...I think that's a part of a very healthy company culture."

On this episode of the For Leaders Podcast, Clint Betts is joined by Adam Sullivan who is the CEO at Core Scientific. They chat about evolving with the market and adapting as a company with hot topic trends through building a solid infrastructure. Managing stress as a CEO is an essential part of being an effective leader who can lead teams forward with confidence, and Adam shares some tools that help him stay grounded. Having recently experienced the reorganization process within the company, Adam experienced a lot of highs and lows, and he talks about what it was like to go through that. They discuss the future of cryptocurrency and Adam speaks on Bitcoin specifically being used to escape the modern financial system. "Bitcoin represents the future of financial independence for a lot of people."

The CEO of Randstad, Graig Paglieri, joins Clint on this episode of For Leaders to chat about leadership and growth. Graig shares what his typical day looks like as a CEO in the service industry where he strives to motivate his team to evolve, stay ahead of industry trends, and to constantly work with a problem-solving mindset. They speak on the state of the market including current events in the United States, as well as lessons learned from previous historical events. The rise of AI has affected industries across the board and Graig discusses the benefits of integrating AI like boosted engagement and productivity. Tune in to learn more about Randstad's innovative approaches and Graig's valuable leadership insights! "In our industry we use different forms of automation, AI, machine learning, to help our performers be more effective and productive in their roles."

Rob Painter, Trimble's CEO, joins Clint on this episode of For Leaders to discuss how connecting the physical and digital worlds can solve customer problems and revolutionize industries. The technology Rob works with plays a vital role in the future of agriculture, supporting the growing population and addressing factors of climate change. As they advance these powerful technologies, high-quality data is essential for solving customer problems and accelerating modern solutions. They also touch on the topic of AI being used in the agriculture industry and how integrating machine learning in their products has saved lives. For Rob, innovation means being curious enough to solve problems, which is the driving force behind Trimble's progress. "When you can help them become more efficient and when you can help them win more work, that's what the technology's enabling."

Kevin Kelly, CEO of Emerald Packaging, joins Clint on this episode of For Leaders, discussing his journey in conquering the sustainable produce packaging industry. Kevin shares insights from his experience collaborating with farmers and understanding consumer needs, all while maintaining Emerald Packaging as a family-owned business. Recognizing the vulnerability of a business dependent on humans and the natural elements, Kevin also discusses challenges faced by the company and how they're staying ahead in the supply chain. Companies like Emerald Packaging, led by CEOs like Kevin, play a vital role in maintaining efficiency and environmental consciousness in our world. For a deeper dive into this corner of the industry and insights into the life of a CEO, be sure to tune in to the full episode! "The bag has proved mightier than the salad."

Michael Weening joins Clint on this episode of For Leaders to share his story of becoming the CEO of Calix and to talk about leading transformation and sustainable success. Michael learned a lot about being successful in business when he worked in Tokyo and he talks about how having a goal-centric mindset and following a strategic plan is a game changer for cohesive teamwork. He prioritizes spending time with his customers and learning from them, which is a major part of his routine as a CEO. They dive into AI and the development of machine learning, as well as how it can be used to better serve customers through the use of data. For anyone looking to advance in their career and to build a solid, customer-focused company, this episode is for you! Tune in to learn more. "Invest in the success of others to be successful...If you make everyone else around you successful, then you don't have to think about your own success. If everyone that you work with is successful, then doesn't that mean inherently you'll be successful? Because I firmly believe that."

On this episode of For Leaders, Clint meets with JR Sherman who is the CEO at RainFocus, which just happens to be one of Clint's favorite software companies. With thirty years of experience in the industry, JR has learned that the most important aspect to forging relationships in B2B is building trust. Being a CEO can mean having an unpredictable schedule, which makes it a thrilling and engaging job that demands self-leadership and focus. They also chat about AI and how it's impacting the event industry and JR shares his thoughts on the matter. JR is a conscious leader who's passionate about giving opportunities to people who work hard. You don't want to miss this episode! Tune in to learn more. "The way businesses grow in B2B is through relationships and the best way to build them is in these face-to-face environments where you can establish trust and initiate relationships."

David Light from Valisure joins Clint for this episode of For Leaders for a conversation about changing industries and identifying market needs. Valisure is an independent laboratory that conducts tests on pharmaceuticals to ensure quality and transparency and as such, their work saves lives. Clint and David dive into the sales process and what it takes to build relationships with organizations. When speaking on company culture, David explains how the profound impact they make on human lives is a main driver for what they do. David also shares what traits good leaders share and how public health needs capable, strong leaders. "I think that's one of the wonderful things of working in healthcare in general is you get to do really exciting work and build businesses and be innovative, but do that in a way that's going to hopefully, positively, impact the lives of millions of people."