Evolving Industryhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/evolving-industry--7482356enBusinessCopyright Intevity Systemshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d07ea79b86b06e533c5e6f602f64344.jpgEvolving Industryhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/evolving-industry--7482356Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:21:59 +0000Intevity SystemsIntevity Systemssystems@intevity.comWelcome to Evolving Industry, a no-BS podcast about business leaders who are successfully weaving technology into their company's DNA to forge a better path forward. If you’re looking to make actual progress rather than spinning around in a...false121703e5-9c36-5baf-9d7f-53ab2f052c3depisodic4 Unshakable, Human-Centric Rules for Leaders in 2026https://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-unshakable-human-centric-rules-for-leaders-in-2026--75885562Across every industry, the determining factor for success remains decidedly human. 
We’ll break down four foundational pillars for the back half of the year,
Join us as we discuss: [0:58]: Developing a bulletproof "BS detector" through critical ignoring rather than focusing on tech hype[3:26]: Creating "super workers", while keeping human judgment firmly in the driver's seat.[5:50] Re-framing governance from operational friction into strategic headlights and protecting your single greatest asset: proprietary data.[8:24] Execution, the "ladder of abstraction," and making sure the right action is the easiest path[11:03] The top “Best Advice I’ve ever received” for 2026
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We’ll break down four foundational pillars for the back half of the year,
Join us as we discuss: [0:58]: Developing a bulletproof "BS detector" through critical ignoring rather than focusing on tech hype[3:26]: Creating "super workers", while keeping human judgment firmly in the driver's seat.[5:50] Re-framing governance from operational friction into strategic headlights and protecting your single greatest asset: proprietary data.[8:24] Execution, the "ladder of abstraction," and making sure the right action is the easiest path[11:03] The top “Best Advice I’ve ever received” for 2026
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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:49] How Sentinel safely optimizes context management and reduces token usage by up to 70%
  • [11:18] Comparing AI to pre-AI productivity and finding the time to learn and implement new tools
  • [16:53] The mental load of AI workflows, dark code, and human gatekeeping
  • [23:19] An exciting new OpenTelemetry tool for corralling your AI agent ecosystem and dealing with outages
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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:49] How Sentinel safely optimizes context management and reduces token usage by up to 70%
  • [11:18] Comparing AI to pre-AI productivity and finding the time to learn and implement new tools
  • [16:53] The mental load of AI workflows, dark code, and human gatekeeping
  • [23:19] An exciting new OpenTelemetry tool for corralling your AI agent ecosystem and dealing with outages
Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:
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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:26] Human-centered change management rooted in psychological safety and a “culture of joy”
  • [8:27] Agentic AI governance, token economics, and license management
  • [19:00] What really determines the baseline for tech adoption and activation in large orgs
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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:26] Human-centered change management rooted in psychological safety and a “culture of joy”
  • [8:27] Agentic AI governance, token economics, and license management
  • [19:00] What really determines the baseline for tech adoption and activation in large orgs
Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Evolving Industry on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.
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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:35] How Kevin’s experience on the sales floor laid the foundation for his success in the C-suite
  • [6:48] Why leaders need to wear their company’s vision on their sleeves
  • [15:11] Lessons learned from interviewing dozens of strategic thinkers
  • [22:47] Staying motivated once a new strategy’s honeymoon period wears off
Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:35] How Kevin’s experience on the sales floor laid the foundation for his success in the C-suite
  • [6:48] Why leaders need to wear their company’s vision on their sleeves
  • [15:11] Lessons learned from interviewing dozens of strategic thinkers
  • [22:47] Staying motivated once a new strategy’s honeymoon period wears off
Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [2:38] Tech strategy perspectives from the old and new guard
  • [12:35] Finding an engineering team’s identity at a world-renowned newspaper
  • [17:51] Timing innovation in a siloed organization
  • [27:30] The Times’ internal approach to AI tools and what problems they’re trying to solve

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [2:38] Tech strategy perspectives from the old and new guard
  • [12:35] Finding an engineering team’s identity at a world-renowned newspaper
  • [17:51] Timing innovation in a siloed organization
  • [27:30] The Times’ internal approach to AI tools and what problems they’re trying to solve

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:24] Why pivoting from corporate to spirits isn’t as simple as entrepreneurs may think
  • [8:30] What the success trajectory looks like for a passionate distiller
  • [14:19] The drastic difference in strategic timelines between the spirit and software spaces

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:24] Why pivoting from corporate to spirits isn’t as simple as entrepreneurs may think
  • [8:30] What the success trajectory looks like for a passionate distiller
  • [14:19] The drastic difference in strategic timelines between the spirit and software spaces

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:29] The systemic issue that’s plagued grocery consumers since the Romans
  • [9:27] Why the price of groceries never came back down after the pandemic
  • [21:10] How Stretch is turning grocers’ information asymmetry on its head

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:29] The systemic issue that’s plagued grocery consumers since the Romans
  • [9:27] Why the price of groceries never came back down after the pandemic
  • [21:10] How Stretch is turning grocers’ information asymmetry on its head

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:34] Why “critical ignoring” is essential to navigating the AI noise
  • [14:00] Which industries are still stuck in the “trough of disillusionment” with AI
  • [22:04] Balancing the AI skill gap between the experts and the up-and-comers
Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:34] Why “critical ignoring” is essential to navigating the AI noise
  • [14:00] Which industries are still stuck in the “trough of disillusionment” with AI
  • [22:04] Balancing the AI skill gap between the experts and the up-and-comers
Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:10] Amazon’s unique hiring guidelines and misconceptions around their operations
  • [12:18] The market inflection in performance advertising that changed everything
  • [19:00] Why AI needs to be ingrained in the culture of every mid-market brand

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:10] Amazon’s unique hiring guidelines and misconceptions around their operations
  • [12:18] The market inflection in performance advertising that changed everything
  • [19:00] Why AI needs to be ingrained in the culture of every mid-market brand

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:36] Why the shared experience of mobile apps is dying in the age of agentic AI
  • [12:42] When an LLM strategy transcends its organization’s own usefulness
  • [16:19] Empowering students by handing them the keys to real investment portfolios
  • [23:14] The power of experience in navigating AI outputs and hallucinations
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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:36] Why the shared experience of mobile apps is dying in the age of agentic AI
  • [12:42] When an LLM strategy transcends its organization’s own usefulness
  • [16:19] Empowering students by handing them the keys to real investment portfolios
  • [23:14] The power of experience in navigating AI outputs and hallucinations
Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:28] Injecting the GE experience into a rising firm in the early days of private equity
  • [9:19] How talented generalists find success in niche organizations
  • [13:37] Elevating procurement from a quick revenue injection to a long-term strategy
  • [20:25] How Curt thinks AI could transform the procurement space

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:28] Injecting the GE experience into a rising firm in the early days of private equity
  • [9:19] How talented generalists find success in niche organizations
  • [13:37] Elevating procurement from a quick revenue injection to a long-term strategy
  • [20:25] How Curt thinks AI could transform the procurement space

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:25] What sets robotics companies apart from other industries
  • [15:50] The shift from legacy giants to embracing specialized boutique firms
  • [21:57] If humanoid robotics is the long-term solution to heavy labor needs

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:25] What sets robotics companies apart from other industries
  • [15:50] The shift from legacy giants to embracing specialized boutique firms
  • [21:57] If humanoid robotics is the long-term solution to heavy labor needs

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:43] How a company’s personality affects their risk management profile
  • [15:37] Why AI and data governance is an accelerant, not a drag
  • [23:14] What people should look forward to from a regulatory perspective

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:43] How a company’s personality affects their risk management profile
  • [15:37] Why AI and data governance is an accelerant, not a drag
  • [23:14] What people should look forward to from a regulatory perspective

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:23] Why energy is our limiting resource, not time
  • [12:50] Reshaping your self-assessment through a lens of curiosity instead of criticism
  • [20:59] Balancing company goals with a freedom-first mindset

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:23] Why energy is our limiting resource, not time
  • [12:50] Reshaping your self-assessment through a lens of curiosity instead of criticism
  • [20:59] Balancing company goals with a freedom-first mindset

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [7:37] Creating “super workers” by driving efficiencies in policy management
  • [12:16] Reinforcement training and conversational policy searches with AI
  • [23:22] Using rapid prototyping to manage strategic product roadmaps

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [7:37] Creating “super workers” by driving efficiencies in policy management
  • [12:16] Reinforcement training and conversational policy searches with AI
  • [23:22] Using rapid prototyping to manage strategic product roadmaps

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [4:40] Addressing legacy processes before trying to solve new problems with AI
  • [10:01] What human orgs can learn from the agility and adaptability of the octopus
  • [19:53] The dangers of reckless AI use across siloed departments and the hardest part about an organizational transition to an AI strategy

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [4:40] Addressing legacy processes before trying to solve new problems with AI
  • [10:01] What human orgs can learn from the agility and adaptability of the octopus
  • [19:53] The dangers of reckless AI use across siloed departments and the hardest part about an organizational transition to an AI strategy

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [3:48] The evolution of private equity from a few firms to thousands of specialized groups
  • [12:41] Why organizational branding is critical to getting regional leaders on board through the PE transition 
  • [22:25] The highs of making a positive impact on scaling companies
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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [3:48] The evolution of private equity from a few firms to thousands of specialized groups
  • [12:41] Why organizational branding is critical to getting regional leaders on board through the PE transition 
  • [22:25] The highs of making a positive impact on scaling companies
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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:41] How the internet’s “golden age” compares to the age of AI and the decline in user experience
  • [12:38] Intentionality in remote work culture mentorship and why it’s important to hire young people
  • [19:12] Women in tech and the inherent need to diversify voices in the field

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:41] How the internet’s “golden age” compares to the age of AI and the decline in user experience
  • [12:38] Intentionality in remote work culture mentorship and why it’s important to hire young people
  • [19:12] Women in tech and the inherent need to diversify voices in the field

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:04] Redefining innovation and looking outside your industry for new ideas
  • [16:23] Bridging ideas between the C-suite and frontline employees
  • [26:01] Confronting tech debt and prioritizing the hunt for solutions
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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:04] Redefining innovation and looking outside your industry for new ideas
  • [16:23] Bridging ideas between the C-suite and frontline employees
  • [26:01] Confronting tech debt and prioritizing the hunt for solutions
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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:19] Psychographic frameworks and shifting to a research-first branding mindset
  • [10:38] Automation versus the human element and avoiding paralysis by analysis
  • [19:56] Navigating higher ed stakeholders and pushback on innovation

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:19] Psychographic frameworks and shifting to a research-first branding mindset
  • [10:38] Automation versus the human element and avoiding paralysis by analysis
  • [19:56] Navigating higher ed stakeholders and pushback on innovation

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:04] The European VC community and fostering a startup culture
  • [8:08] AI in the investment world and kneejerk reactions from the C-suite
  • [21:39] Bringing the American spirit to the European founders’ community
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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:04] The European VC community and fostering a startup culture
  • [8:08] AI in the investment world and kneejerk reactions from the C-suite
  • [21:39] Bringing the American spirit to the European founders’ community
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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:24] Why most successful organizations are just as nuanced as people
  • [8:57] The eight organizational archetypes and their core dysfunctions
  • [16:49] Why customers are bad at delivering their own solutions
  • [32:38] The “over-entrepreneur” and leadership malpractice

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:24] Why most successful organizations are just as nuanced as people
  • [8:57] The eight organizational archetypes and their core dysfunctions
  • [16:49] Why customers are bad at delivering their own solutions
  • [32:38] The “over-entrepreneur” and leadership malpractice

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:12] Why so many market leaders eventually lose their way
  • [11:49] How private equity can positively influence culture dynamics
  • [22:29] Managing the pressures of rapid change and “trusted conflicts”

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Join us as we discuss: 
  • [1:12] Why so many market leaders eventually lose their way
  • [11:49] How private equity can positively influence culture dynamics
  • [22:29] Managing the pressures of rapid change and “trusted conflicts”

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Join us as we discuss:
  • [1:47] Quote-to-cash, CPQ, and common pain points in bringing it all together
  • [11:51] The Q2C renaissance and the back-to-front office battleground
  • [25:54] Why companies need to slow down their subscription management

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Join us as we discuss:
  • [1:47] Quote-to-cash, CPQ, and common pain points in bringing it all together
  • [11:51] The Q2C renaissance and the back-to-front office battleground
  • [25:54] Why companies need to slow down their subscription management

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Join us as we discuss:
  • [1:25] Dynamic data and how it manifests in the modern supply chain
  • [10:59] Speedrunning dynamic data interpretation with machine-learning algorithms
  • [19:10] Shifting to a dynamic data mindset and its future implications

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Join us as we discuss:
  • [1:25] Dynamic data and how it manifests in the modern supply chain
  • [10:59] Speedrunning dynamic data interpretation with machine-learning algorithms
  • [19:10] Shifting to a dynamic data mindset and its future implications

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Joshua Williams, Staff Engineer at Intevity, helps us unpack the benefits of this forward-thinking e-commerce architecture.

If speed and efficiency are at the top of your digital customers’ wishlists, then you won’t want to miss this conversation around the brass tacks of headless commerce.

Join us as we discuss:
  • [1:59] The performance benefits of headless commerce platforms
  • [15:30] Common inflection points that lead to headless implementation 
  • [23:55] What the early stages of a headless platform adoption look like
Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

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Joshua Williams, Staff Engineer at Intevity, helps us unpack the benefits of this forward-thinking e-commerce architecture.

If speed and efficiency are at the top of your digital customers’ wishlists, then you won’t want to miss this conversation around the brass tacks of headless commerce.

Join us as we discuss:
  • [1:59] The performance benefits of headless commerce platforms
  • [15:30] Common inflection points that lead to headless implementation 
  • [23:55] What the early stages of a headless platform adoption look like
Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

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Stephen shares how his full stack approach is helping Ulta Beauty innovate faster while breaking down silos between teams. He also discusses the challenges architects face in bridging business and IT to create real impact across an organization. 
Technical innovation is moving faster than ever, so enterprise architects need to deliver quantifiable value. Tune in for insights on how this holistic approach is shaping the future of enterprise architecture.
Join us as we discuss:
  • [1:46] How the full stack approach helps quantify value for the customer
  • [9:46] Parallels between building and software architecture
  • [17:40] Driving organizational change through a culture of empowerment
  • [30:27] Unpacking the full stack architect’s ideal mindset

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Stephen shares how his full stack approach is helping Ulta Beauty innovate faster while breaking down silos between teams. He also discusses the challenges architects face in bridging business and IT to create real impact across an organization. 
Technical innovation is moving faster than ever, so enterprise architects need to deliver quantifiable value. Tune in for insights on how this holistic approach is shaping the future of enterprise architecture.
Join us as we discuss:
  • [1:46] How the full stack approach helps quantify value for the customer
  • [9:46] Parallels between building and software architecture
  • [17:40] Driving organizational change through a culture of empowerment
  • [30:27] Unpacking the full stack architect’s ideal mindset

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Ryan shares how Blue Star is using human-centered design and new data models to help military families feel the sense of belonging they deserve as they navigate civilian communities. Join us as we discuss:
  • [3:36] Typical daily challenges military families face  
  • [13:29] Translating corporate marketing to a military nonprofit
  • [17:47] How Veterans Affairs is leading the way in innovation

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Ryan shares how Blue Star is using human-centered design and new data models to help military families feel the sense of belonging they deserve as they navigate civilian communities. Join us as we discuss:
  • [3:36] Typical daily challenges military families face  
  • [13:29] Translating corporate marketing to a military nonprofit
  • [17:47] How Veterans Affairs is leading the way in innovation

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Nancy breaks down some of the hard numbers behind the history of women’s professional sports and explains why data is so critical to its steady rise and future success.
Join us as we discuss:
  • [9:17] How low broadcast production value impacts sports data management
  • [16:11] How sports leagues and investors can leverage new data
  • [23:54] Unpacking the numbers behind the growth in women’s sports
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Nancy breaks down some of the hard numbers behind the history of women’s professional sports and explains why data is so critical to its steady rise and future success.
Join us as we discuss:
  • [9:17] How low broadcast production value impacts sports data management
  • [16:11] How sports leagues and investors can leverage new data
  • [23:54] Unpacking the numbers behind the growth in women’s sports
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His experiences inspired him to write Intentional Integrity, a critique of the steady erosion of trust in workplace culture and consumer expectations.
Robert shares some remarkable stories from his corporate journey and explains why companies that practice intentional integrity ultimately succeed while those that take unethical shortcuts fail.
Join us as we discuss:
  • [00:06] The dangers of not blending business goals with integrity
  • [15:01] Trending visibility and anticipating problems before they happen
  • [23:38] Why your legal team needs to be involved in the business
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His experiences inspired him to write Intentional Integrity, a critique of the steady erosion of trust in workplace culture and consumer expectations.
Robert shares some remarkable stories from his corporate journey and explains why companies that practice intentional integrity ultimately succeed while those that take unethical shortcuts fail.
Join us as we discuss:
  • [00:06] The dangers of not blending business goals with integrity
  • [15:01] Trending visibility and anticipating problems before they happen
  • [23:38] Why your legal team needs to be involved in the business
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Intent aside, Donal Casey, Senior Consultant at Intevity, thinks the event will lead to some tough conversations within marketing departments about the intentionality behind data usage. Tune in as Donal helps us break down what the death of third-party cookies will mean for the future of data analytics. 
Join us as we discuss:
  • [2:48] What Google Analytics stands to gain from the Cookie revolution
  • [12:18] How third-party vendors might respond to new data protocols 
  • [24:08] Performance concerns and the future of zero-party data

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Intent aside, Donal Casey, Senior Consultant at Intevity, thinks the event will lead to some tough conversations within marketing departments about the intentionality behind data usage. Tune in as Donal helps us break down what the death of third-party cookies will mean for the future of data analytics. 
Join us as we discuss:
  • [2:48] What Google Analytics stands to gain from the Cookie revolution
  • [12:18] How third-party vendors might respond to new data protocols 
  • [24:08] Performance concerns and the future of zero-party data

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But proper data management isn’t a one-and-done project. It’s a cultural mindset that executives who want to achieve exponential growth must embrace.
Intevity’s Eric Webster, Director of Digital Solutions, and Mike Wiseman, Senior Data and Business Intelligence Architect, stop by to help unpack why so many companies struggle with data processes.
Join us as we discuss:
  • [3:34] Why so many organizations have gaps in their data processes
  • [13:54] The need for a champion in data-driven initiatives 
  • [24:33] How a common data language amongst stakeholders sparks growth

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But proper data management isn’t a one-and-done project. It’s a cultural mindset that executives who want to achieve exponential growth must embrace.
Intevity’s Eric Webster, Director of Digital Solutions, and Mike Wiseman, Senior Data and Business Intelligence Architect, stop by to help unpack why so many companies struggle with data processes.
Join us as we discuss:
  • [3:34] Why so many organizations have gaps in their data processes
  • [13:54] The need for a champion in data-driven initiatives 
  • [24:33] How a common data language amongst stakeholders sparks growth

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If you’re curious how headless commerce can help scale your business by supercharging the customer experience, you won’t want to miss these insights.
Join us as we discuss:
  • [3:15] When it’s time to move on from legacy systems
  • [12:57] How to determine the right platform for your needs
  • [23:31] Small, simple solutions versus one-size-fits-all platforms

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If you’re curious how headless commerce can help scale your business by supercharging the customer experience, you won’t want to miss these insights.
Join us as we discuss:
  • [3:15] When it’s time to move on from legacy systems
  • [12:57] How to determine the right platform for your needs
  • [23:31] Small, simple solutions versus one-size-fits-all platforms

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According to Remya Narayanaswami, Chewy’s Senior Director of Loyalty, it starts with having leadership who can clarify an enterprise-wide goal. Only then can internal teams check their egos at the door and keep organizational priorities in order.

After an impressive stint with Amazon, Remya is now empowering her Chewy team to bring their customers solutions by getting ahead of customer problems. She gives us an exclusive peek into how she facilitates vastly divergent ideas and why a company’s operational “paper cuts” are a cultural issue.  
Join us as we discuss:
  • [7:00] Aligning internal priorities to stem pushback on company initiatives
  • [18:07] Building a digital experience from a blank canvas
  • [26:04] Filtering real contributors from the well-intentioned for new projects

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According to Remya Narayanaswami, Chewy’s Senior Director of Loyalty, it starts with having leadership who can clarify an enterprise-wide goal. Only then can internal teams check their egos at the door and keep organizational priorities in order.

After an impressive stint with Amazon, Remya is now empowering her Chewy team to bring their customers solutions by getting ahead of customer problems. She gives us an exclusive peek into how she facilitates vastly divergent ideas and why a company’s operational “paper cuts” are a cultural issue.  
Join us as we discuss:
  • [7:00] Aligning internal priorities to stem pushback on company initiatives
  • [18:07] Building a digital experience from a blank canvas
  • [26:04] Filtering real contributors from the well-intentioned for new projects

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Diana shares her unique insights on the privileges of working with iconic brands and the challenges of balancing innovation with heritage in a fast-moving market.
If you’re interested in how conventional brand management intersects with contemporary operational models, then you won’t want to miss this episode.
Join us as we discuss:
  • [5:02] Finding the North Star that can future-proof your brand
  • [13:38] The importance of jumping on cultural moments
  • [19:43] Why understanding your organization’s strengths is a superpower
  • [25:08] Taking the negativity out of conversations around motivations
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Diana shares her unique insights on the privileges of working with iconic brands and the challenges of balancing innovation with heritage in a fast-moving market.
If you’re interested in how conventional brand management intersects with contemporary operational models, then you won’t want to miss this episode.
Join us as we discuss:
  • [5:02] Finding the North Star that can future-proof your brand
  • [13:38] The importance of jumping on cultural moments
  • [19:43] Why understanding your organization’s strengths is a superpower
  • [25:08] Taking the negativity out of conversations around motivations
Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Evolving Industry on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.
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“What problem are you typing to solve?”
With decades of experience as a software engineer at companies like Staples, Bose, and Stanley Black & Decker, Kishore explains why flexibility and critical thinking will be essential in an AI-empowered workforce.
Join us as we discuss:
  • [1:52] The need for programmers to develop a problem-oriented mindset
  • [11:03] How AI will help businesses navigate large organizational shifts
  • [21:23] Why choosing specializations will be difficult for future talent 

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“What problem are you typing to solve?”
With decades of experience as a software engineer at companies like Staples, Bose, and Stanley Black & Decker, Kishore explains why flexibility and critical thinking will be essential in an AI-empowered workforce.
Join us as we discuss:
  • [1:52] The need for programmers to develop a problem-oriented mindset
  • [11:03] How AI will help businesses navigate large organizational shifts
  • [21:23] Why choosing specializations will be difficult for future talent 

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Tune in as we break down the future of brand storytelling in the online marketplace, how AI tools will impact it, and a GDSN conundrum.
Join us as we discuss:
  • [3:15] Retailers’ massive shift into e-commerce over the last decade
  • [11:06] Overcoming friction points for new product launches
  • [20:37] How AI tools will factor into brand storytelling

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Tune in as we break down the future of brand storytelling in the online marketplace, how AI tools will impact it, and a GDSN conundrum.
Join us as we discuss:
  • [3:15] Retailers’ massive shift into e-commerce over the last decade
  • [11:06] Overcoming friction points for new product launches
  • [20:37] How AI tools will factor into brand storytelling

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He’s helped guide more than a dozen organizations through decades of unprecedented change, from small nonprofits to Fortune 10 companies. Today, he’s still going strong as one of the industry’s leading consultants.
You won’t want to miss some of Gerry’s incredible war stories around change management, keeping a team’s eye on the prize, and a wild M&A experience for the books.
Join us as we discuss:
- [5:16] Decoupling IT systems in a merger about-face - [16:20] Cutting a team’s teeth during abrupt change - [26:33] Building a culture of ownership that stays the course

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He’s helped guide more than a dozen organizations through decades of unprecedented change, from small nonprofits to Fortune 10 companies. Today, he’s still going strong as one of the industry’s leading consultants.
You won’t want to miss some of Gerry’s incredible war stories around change management, keeping a team’s eye on the prize, and a wild M&A experience for the books.
Join us as we discuss:
- [5:16] Decoupling IT systems in a merger about-face - [16:20] Cutting a team’s teeth during abrupt change - [26:33] Building a culture of ownership that stays the course

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Ian pulls back the curtain on how his organization orchestrates consumer data to enhance customer loyalty and promote greater collaboration across internal teams.
Join us as we discuss:
- [00:06] Why all the data you need for customer analytics is under your nose - [12:30] A data-informed approach to customer loyalty - [25:25] Collaboration across internal functions and talent development
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Ian pulls back the curtain on how his organization orchestrates consumer data to enhance customer loyalty and promote greater collaboration across internal teams.
Join us as we discuss:
- [00:06] Why all the data you need for customer analytics is under your nose - [12:30] A data-informed approach to customer loyalty - [25:25] Collaboration across internal functions and talent development
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Conversational AI used to be a fantasy straight out of an Isaac Asimov novel. Bilal Zaheer, Chief of Strategy and Growth at Metriarc, thinks that fantasy could become a reality much sooner than you think.

Bilal tears back the curtain on the programming challenges around conversational AI and why it may evolve into a necessity for certain demographics.
Join us as we discuss:
- The balance between human-like AI and the uncanny valley (3:44) - Why interhuman dynamics matter in conversational AI training (11:03) - If virtual companions will eventually supplant human interactions (20:09)
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Conversational AI used to be a fantasy straight out of an Isaac Asimov novel. Bilal Zaheer, Chief of Strategy and Growth at Metriarc, thinks that fantasy could become a reality much sooner than you think.

Bilal tears back the curtain on the programming challenges around conversational AI and why it may evolve into a necessity for certain demographics.
Join us as we discuss:
- The balance between human-like AI and the uncanny valley (3:44) - Why interhuman dynamics matter in conversational AI training (11:03) - If virtual companions will eventually supplant human interactions (20:09)
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Andrew leans on nearly two decades of corporate cybersecurity experience to give us a peek at a future with AI-enhanced cyber threats.
Join us as we discuss:
- How fraudsters are already using AI to level up their phishing emails (4:49) - Why organizations should invest in the people side of cybersecurity (13:48) - Balancing data governance policies with in-house culture (20:45)

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Andrew leans on nearly two decades of corporate cybersecurity experience to give us a peek at a future with AI-enhanced cyber threats.
Join us as we discuss:
- How fraudsters are already using AI to level up their phishing emails (4:49) - Why organizations should invest in the people side of cybersecurity (13:48) - Balancing data governance policies with in-house culture (20:45)

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Join us as we discuss:
- Balancing company needs with realistic engineering expectations (7:02) - How to connect your engineers to your brand’s mission (13:58) - When to buy your platform ecosystem and when to build (20:53)
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Join us as we discuss:
- Balancing company needs with realistic engineering expectations (7:02) - How to connect your engineers to your brand’s mission (13:58) - When to buy your platform ecosystem and when to build (20:53)
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Gunja shares how companies are already revolutionizing their operations and customer engagement by applying data to real-time decision-making.
Join us as we discuss:
- Delighting customers with data-driven services (3:35) - The keys to pushing through the stages of growth (9:44) - Why companies struggle to incorporate external data (19:46)
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Gunja shares how companies are already revolutionizing their operations and customer engagement by applying data to real-time decision-making.
Join us as we discuss:
- Delighting customers with data-driven services (3:35) - The keys to pushing through the stages of growth (9:44) - Why companies struggle to incorporate external data (19:46)
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Alfred shares how OFX has gone all in on the human infrastructure so they never have to take their foot off the innovation gas.  
Join us as we discuss:
- Breaking down the human-plus-digital equation (2:06) - Why it’s impossible to overcommunicate (12:41) - Future transformation in a shaky global economy (21:28)
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Alfred shares how OFX has gone all in on the human infrastructure so they never have to take their foot off the innovation gas.  
Join us as we discuss:
- Breaking down the human-plus-digital equation (2:06) - Why it’s impossible to overcommunicate (12:41) - Future transformation in a shaky global economy (21:28)
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Doug shares his unique insight on a collaboration mindset and why great facilitators don’t need a magical X factor.
Join us as we discuss:
- Quantifying people in processes and technology (2:27) - Why disagreements are often misunderstandings (15:08) - Helping leaders find their ability to connect (29:07)
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Doug shares his unique insight on a collaboration mindset and why great facilitators don’t need a magical X factor.
Join us as we discuss:
- Quantifying people in processes and technology (2:27) - Why disagreements are often misunderstandings (15:08) - Helping leaders find their ability to connect (29:07)
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Julia Boorstin, Senior Media & Technology Reporter at CNBC and author of When Women Lead, shares why she believes the workplace status quo is still tilted against female leaders.  
Join us as we discuss:
- The low trajectory for gender equality in corporate America (1:45) - Stereotypes between male and female leaders (7:20) - Why the lack of women in leadership roles breeds impostor syndrome (21:09)
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Julia Boorstin, Senior Media & Technology Reporter at CNBC and author of When Women Lead, shares why she believes the workplace status quo is still tilted against female leaders.  
Join us as we discuss:
- The low trajectory for gender equality in corporate America (1:45) - Stereotypes between male and female leaders (7:20) - Why the lack of women in leadership roles breeds impostor syndrome (21:09)
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Join us as we discuss:
- Cyber security experts embedding with cyber terrorists (3:25) - Do’s and Dont’s in response to a ransomware attack (17:33)  - The human connection in cyber security incidents (22:49)
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Join us as we discuss:
- Cyber security experts embedding with cyber terrorists (3:25) - Do’s and Dont’s in response to a ransomware attack (17:33)  - The human connection in cyber security incidents (22:49)
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  • Why “trust” is the most important word in any language (5:10)
  • The State Department’s need for more private sector talent (17:22)
  • A call to action to C-Suites for a China contingency plan (24:47)  
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  • Why “trust” is the most important word in any language (5:10)
  • The State Department’s need for more private sector talent (17:22)
  • A call to action to C-Suites for a China contingency plan (24:47)  
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  • How headless commerce is influencing brand storytelling (8:30)
  • Legacy systems and their place in headless commerce functionality (16:00)
  • Managing cross-industry eCommerce platforms (24:17)  
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  • How headless commerce is influencing brand storytelling (8:30)
  • Legacy systems and their place in headless commerce functionality (16:00)
  • Managing cross-industry eCommerce platforms (24:17)  
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  • Why designers are really just pissed-off optimists
  • The key components to engaging with diverse communities
  • Why Sara is proud of the culture at Greater Good 
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  • Why designers are really just pissed-off optimists
  • The key components to engaging with diverse communities
  • Why Sara is proud of the culture at Greater Good 
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  • Engaging people through people-centered diplomacy
  • What to measure and why you should measure it
  • How to lead a team like a conductor directs an orchestra 
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  • Engaging people through people-centered diplomacy
  • What to measure and why you should measure it
  • How to lead a team like a conductor directs an orchestra 
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  • The power of servant leadership
  • How to cultivate a communication culture
  • The importance of authenticity      
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  • The power of servant leadership
  • How to cultivate a communication culture
  • The importance of authenticity      
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  • Using data and testing to ensure a seamless customer experience
  • Creating an organization-wide “culture of data”
  • Leverage machine learning for more precise testing
  • Balancing a high risk profile with a steady growth mindset    
Data-driven, Cara shares her secrets for building passionate teams and an unshakable framework for organic growth. Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to C-Suite Blueprint on Apple Podcasts , on Spotify , or here .
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  • Using data and testing to ensure a seamless customer experience
  • Creating an organization-wide “culture of data”
  • Leverage machine learning for more precise testing
  • Balancing a high risk profile with a steady growth mindset    
Data-driven, Cara shares her secrets for building passionate teams and an unshakable framework for organic growth. Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to C-Suite Blueprint on Apple Podcasts , on Spotify , or here .
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  • 2 use cases for fractional executives
  • Advice for leveraging them
  • The qualities to look for in an effective fractional executive    
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  • 2 use cases for fractional executives
  • Advice for leveraging them
  • The qualities to look for in an effective fractional executive    
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  • The true impact of ESG investments & the benefits of going all in 
  • What executives are saying about the shift to green
  • New roles bearing the responsibility of ESG  
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  • The true impact of ESG investments & the benefits of going all in 
  • What executives are saying about the shift to green
  • New roles bearing the responsibility of ESG  
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  • What makes “defiant hope” a core value at Love146
  • The possibility of transformation in the face of trafficking
  • Moving beyond the labels and causes and recognizing humanity
  • The value of steady perseverance 
Defiance and perseverance are valuable weapons against evil. Listen to find out how Love146 plays a vital role in saving the world’s children. Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to C-Suite Blueprint on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify , or here.
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  • What makes “defiant hope” a core value at Love146
  • The possibility of transformation in the face of trafficking
  • Moving beyond the labels and causes and recognizing humanity
  • The value of steady perseverance 
Defiance and perseverance are valuable weapons against evil. Listen to find out how Love146 plays a vital role in saving the world’s children. Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to C-Suite Blueprint on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify , or here.
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  • The problem with futurism
  • What people get wrong about the evolution of technology
  • Why technology may change, but human nature won’t (and what that means for your organization) 
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  • The problem with futurism
  • What people get wrong about the evolution of technology
  • Why technology may change, but human nature won’t (and what that means for your organization) 
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  • The evolution of digital transformation
  • The challenges organizations face when interfacing with vendors and consultancies (and how to overcome them)
  • The importance of advocating for your own vision
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  • The evolution of digital transformation
  • The challenges organizations face when interfacing with vendors and consultancies (and how to overcome them)
  • The importance of advocating for your own vision
Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to C-Suite Blueprint on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.
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  • The fascinating post-9/11 CIA mission Toby chronicles in the book
  • The importance of patience and listening to others tell their story the way they want to tell it
  • The makeup of a successful team
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  • The fascinating post-9/11 CIA mission Toby chronicles in the book
  • The importance of patience and listening to others tell their story the way they want to tell it
  • The makeup of a successful team
Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to C-Suite Blueprint on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.
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  • Why a good idea isn’t enough by itself
  • What a Power Map is and why it matters
  • Why our democracy is suffering from a broken UX and how to fix it  
Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to C-Suite Blueprint on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.
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  • Why a good idea isn’t enough by itself
  • What a Power Map is and why it matters
  • Why our democracy is suffering from a broken UX and how to fix it  
Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to C-Suite Blueprint on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.
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  • Why internal comms helps shape a company’s culture
  • The ins and outs of implementing intranet
  • Finding the balance between too little info and total overload
Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to C-Suite Blueprint on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.
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  • Why internal comms helps shape a company’s culture
  • The ins and outs of implementing intranet
  • Finding the balance between too little info and total overload
Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to C-Suite Blueprint on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.
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  • The (deliberate) role flexibility played in the internet’s evolution
  • The importance of humility and the courage it takes to re-evaluate your ideas
  • What business leaders can learn from DARPA’s approach to innovation
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  • The (deliberate) role flexibility played in the internet’s evolution
  • The importance of humility and the courage it takes to re-evaluate your ideas
  • What business leaders can learn from DARPA’s approach to innovation
Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to C-Suite Blueprint onApple Podcasts , onSpotify, or here. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for C-Suite Blueprint in your favorite podcast player.
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  • Karen Tilstra, Ph.D., the Founder and President of Creativity Effect, a visiting professor at AdventHealth University and Rollins College, and the Executive Fellow for Innovation at the University of Santa Clara.
  • Andy Tilstra, the Chief Information Officer at Creativity Effect, an adjunct professor at AdventHealth University, and a curriculum contributor at Rollins College, who holds a Masters from the University of Chicago.
    • Join us as we dive into:
    • Manifesting highly engaged employees and frontline workers through participation and ownership of innovation
    • Utilizing the five steps of design thinking methodology: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, test
    • Using improvisational theater methods to create a safe space
    • How leaders do things to either kill or enhance innovation
    Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to C-Suite Blueprint on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or on our website. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for C-Suite Blueprint in your favorite podcast player.
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  • Karen Tilstra, Ph.D., the Founder and President of Creativity Effect, a visiting professor at AdventHealth University and Rollins College, and the Executive Fellow for Innovation at the University of Santa Clara.
  • Andy Tilstra, the Chief Information Officer at Creativity Effect, an adjunct professor at AdventHealth University, and a curriculum contributor at Rollins College, who holds a Masters from the University of Chicago.
    • Join us as we dive into:
    • Manifesting highly engaged employees and frontline workers through participation and ownership of innovation
    • Utilizing the five steps of design thinking methodology: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, test
    • Using improvisational theater methods to create a safe space
    • How leaders do things to either kill or enhance innovation
    Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to C-Suite Blueprint on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or on our website. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for C-Suite Blueprint in your favorite podcast player.
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    • Creating safe environments so relationships can form
    • Releasing muscle memory in favor of more digitally professional habits
    • Discussing Kathy’s professional journey  
    Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to C-Suite Blueprint on Apple Podcasts , on Spotify, or here. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for C-Suite Blueprint in your favorite podcast player.
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    • Creating safe environments so relationships can form
    • Releasing muscle memory in favor of more digitally professional habits
    • Discussing Kathy’s professional journey  
    Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to C-Suite Blueprint on Apple Podcasts , on Spotify, or here. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for C-Suite Blueprint in your favorite podcast player.
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    • Staying focused amidst massive changes
    • How immensely crucial it is to have the right team
    • Making the right choices when merging two distinct cultures
    • Pandemic lessons and pivoting to employee safety
    • Embracing a flexible work style for good
    Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to C-Suite Blueprint on Apple Podcasts , on Spotify, or here. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for C-Suite Blueprint in your favorite podcast player. About: LogMeIn, makers of category-defining products, such as GoToConnect, GoToMeeting, LastPass, Rescue, LogMeIn Central, and more, unlock the potential of the modern workforce by making it possible for millions of people and businesses around the globe to do their best work simply and securely—on any device, from any location and at any time. Founded in 2003, they are a pioneer in remote work technology and a driving force behind today’s work-from-anywhere movement, LogMeIn has become one of the world’s largest SaaS companies with over 3,500 employees, and tens of millions of active users worldwide who use its software as an essential part of their daily lives. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional locations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and thousands of home offices around the globe.
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    • Staying focused amidst massive changes
    • How immensely crucial it is to have the right team
    • Making the right choices when merging two distinct cultures
    • Pandemic lessons and pivoting to employee safety
    • Embracing a flexible work style for good
    Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to C-Suite Blueprint on Apple Podcasts , on Spotify, or here. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for C-Suite Blueprint in your favorite podcast player. About: LogMeIn, makers of category-defining products, such as GoToConnect, GoToMeeting, LastPass, Rescue, LogMeIn Central, and more, unlock the potential of the modern workforce by making it possible for millions of people and businesses around the globe to do their best work simply and securely—on any device, from any location and at any time. Founded in 2003, they are a pioneer in remote work technology and a driving force behind today’s work-from-anywhere movement, LogMeIn has become one of the world’s largest SaaS companies with over 3,500 employees, and tens of millions of active users worldwide who use its software as an essential part of their daily lives. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional locations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and thousands of home offices around the globe.
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    • Why prioritization is the key to any transformation with such a large portfolio of brands
    • The snowball effect of each partnership becoming a case study for the next
    • Avoiding the costly mistake of thinking a bigger tech stack is how to do digital
    Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to C-Suite Blueprint on Apple Podcasts , on Spotify, or here. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for C-Suite Blueprint in your favorite podcast player.
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    • Why prioritization is the key to any transformation with such a large portfolio of brands
    • The snowball effect of each partnership becoming a case study for the next
    • Avoiding the costly mistake of thinking a bigger tech stack is how to do digital
    Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to C-Suite Blueprint on Apple Podcasts , on Spotify, or here. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for C-Suite Blueprint in your favorite podcast player.
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    • Our guests: experienced leaders from the trenches who are getting stuff done
    • Our themes: digital transformation (beyond the buzzword), balancing tactics and strategy, and so much more
    • Our audience: executives like you who want to unlock the power of technology — without the headaches that too often come along for the ride
    Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to C-Suite Blueprint on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for C-Suite Blueprint in your favorite podcast player.
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    • Our guests: experienced leaders from the trenches who are getting stuff done
    • Our themes: digital transformation (beyond the buzzword), balancing tactics and strategy, and so much more
    • Our audience: executives like you who want to unlock the power of technology — without the headaches that too often come along for the ride
    Craving more? You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to C-Suite Blueprint on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for C-Suite Blueprint in your favorite podcast player.
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