Schmidt List - Entrepreneurial Insights

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-entrepreneurial-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-entrepreneurial-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-entrepreneurial-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-entrepreneurial-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-entrepreneurial-insights--2664825/support.

Tendayi Viki joins me to talk about how to successfully launch, promote, and manage a corporate innovation lab. He also shares some of his thoughts on start-ups and how to best manage stakeholder expectations.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-entrepreneurial-insights--2664825/support.

In a digital transformation, how do you balance building a culture that will embrace a new direction while still recognizing the value of its own history?Chris Prokopanko, Strategy and Analysis Advisor, Business Operation and Supply Chain at Cargill joins me to talk about his background and how he has found success in being a part of the digital strategy and transformation happening at Cargill.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-entrepreneurial-insights--2664825/support.

David Annis, Managing Director and a partner at Zeus Jones joins me to talk about why innovation does not need to live only on the "innovation team" in an organization and how a "thin stack" vs "full stack" innovation approach changes your outcomes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-entrepreneurial-insights--2664825/support.

The MN Headhunter himself, Paul DeBettignies joins me on the show to talk about the state technical recruiting, education and the job market in Minnesota.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-entrepreneurial-insights--2664825/support.

This episode Anne Steiner joins me to talk about why being wrong can sometimes be right and how to influence without authority.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-entrepreneurial-insights--2664825/support.