Schmidt List - Business Insights

Susan Campion, Founder of Camponovo Consulting and Co-Founder of Giant Steps joins us to talk about how to support process improvement and why empathy is the key to true change leadership. We also touch what does it mean to inspire vs lead and why it’s important to hold space for your team. Check Out: camponovoconsulting.com & giantstepsMN.com for more on Susan!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

Today, Corey Stern a Senior User Experience Designer at The Nerdery joins me to talk about how to mix UX and agile, the state of design education and what to look for in a company you want to work for. For two decades, Corey has been involved in client services leading strategic engagements from sales and discovery through execution and implementation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

This live podcast recording of 'The Schmidt List' at Fulton Taproom features guests Kristen Womack Co-founder of Hello Mom, Brian Rowe CX Architect Principal at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota and Sarita Parikh Senior Director, Consumer Experience and Strategy at Pearson hosted by Kurt Schmidt, President at Foundry.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

Thompson Aderinkomi joins us to talk about his fascinating journey as an entrepreneur, founder and leader.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

This episode is dedicated to all my guests and listeners who have joined me on this journey over the past year.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

Tyler Olson, Founder of Modern Foundation joins us to talk about why employee engagement is the key to building a successful agency and what he’s learned about coaching and growing Millennial leaders in the over 10 companies he’s founded over the years.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

Today I am lucky to share with you an interview with an amazing individual. Patrick Riley is one of the co-founders of Modern Survey which made a significant impact in changing the way that companies survey their employees. Patrick joins me to talk about his experiences in not only what it's like to build a successful company but also his background as a musician and filmmaker. Patrick is truly a renaissance man and I'm excited to share this discussion with you.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

Jeff Lash, Vice President of Product Management Research and Advisory Services for SiriusDecisions joins me to discuss the role of the Product Manager and why there is not as much clarity around the job as there is in other departments within many organizations.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

As Founder and CEO of Upsie, Clarence Bethea joins me to talk about how essential it is to not only have a trusted mentor but to become one yourself.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

Todd Fonseca, Vice President of Clinical Research and Technical Communications at Medtronic and Principle Speaker at The Leadership Lab joins me to discuss:- How to apply behavioral science to your leadership role- What the difference between "value" and "volume" means as a leader- How to navigate the "But, we have always done it this way" excusesFind out more about Todd's work at The Leadership Lab MN!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.