Best Align Public Strategies Podcasts (2024)

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Allen James Fromherz, "The Center of the World: A Global History of the Persian Gulf from the Stone Age to the Present" (U California Press, 2024) 54:04

11h ago54:04

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Whether it’s in commerce or conflict, today’s world pays rapt attention to the Persian Gulf. But the centrality of the Gulf to world history stretches far beyond the oil age–its ancient ports created the first proper trading system and the launching point for the spread of global Islam. Allen James Fromherz’s new book The Center of the World: A Glo…

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Sasikumar Harikrishnan, "Social Spaces and the Public Sphere:: A Spatial-history of Modernity in Kerala" (Routledge, 2023) 1:17:29

4h ago1:17:29

1:17:29

What can social spaces tell us about social relations in society? How do everyday social spaces like teashops, reading rooms and libraries reify-or subvert-dominant social structures like caste and gender? These are the questions that Social Spaces and the Public Sphere:: A Spatial-history of Modernity in Kerala (Routledge, 2023) explores through a…

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#219 Aligning Purpose and Strategy: Insights from Dr. Stephen Barden on Organizational Success 23:24

2h ago23:24

23:24

About Dr. Stephen Barden Dr. Stephen Barden is a renowned management consultant specializing in strategic alignment, helping organizations harmonize their culture, processes, and leadership practices to achieve sustainable success. With a focus on refining organizational purpose and aligning behaviors, Stephen's work addresses the challenges of mod…

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Measuring Productivity in the AI Era 40:42

8m ago40:42

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This week Clinton is joined again by VP of Engineering and Frictionless Enterprise author, Nate Berent- Spillson. In this episode they discuss the importance of a balanced approach to measuring developer performance through various metrics as well as the role of AI in transforming software development processes. They also explore the challenges of …

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84: Kristi Faltorusso - Aligning Customer Success and Product Management 47:19

5d ago47:19

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Kristi Faltorusso, a CS executive and coach, joins me in this high-energy conversation about customer success-assisted onboarding, alignment, and the dreaded realities of cross-functional working with product & sales. We explore effective onboarding strategies, the importance of aligning customer success with product development, and the necessity …

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Adam Bobbette, "The Pulse of the Earth: Political Geology in Java" (Duke UP, 2023) 43:08

6d ago43:08

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In The Pulse of the Earth: Political Geology in Java (Duke UP, 2023), Adam Bobbette tells the story of how modern theories of the earth emerged from the slopes of Indonesia's volcanoes. Beginning in the late nineteenth century, scientists became concerned with protecting the colonial plantation economy from the unpredictable bursts and shudders of …

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Ruth Vanita, "A Slight Angle" (India Viking, 2024) 33:45

6d ago33:45

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A Slight Angle (India Viking: 2024), the newest novel from Indian writer Ruth Vanita, is a story about love. Difficult love–her six characters are growing up in 1920s India, which takes a dim view of same-sex relationships, and those that transcend religious boundaries. Like Sharad, the jewelry designer who falls in love with his teacher, Abhik–onl…

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Scott J. Weiner, "Kinship, State Formation and Governance in the Arab Gulf States" (Edinburgh UP, 2024) 46:01

22h ago46:01

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Tribe-state relations are a foundational element of authoritarian bargains in the Middle East, and in particular in the Gulf States. However, the structures of governance built upon that foundation exhibit wide differences. What explains this variation in the salience of kinship authority? Through a case comparison of Kuwait, Qatar and Oman, in Kin…

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#218 Crafting Comfort and Elegance with Nathalie Khouri 19:43

23h ago19:43

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About Nathalie Khouri Nathalie Khouri is the creative director of Ralee Design House, an interior design studio that prioritizes creating harmonious and welcoming spaces. With over 15 years of experience in marketing and design, and a strong foundation in Feng Shui, Nathalie has transformed homes and commercial spaces across the UAE for the past fi…

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From the Archives: On Customer Intimacy 35:46

2d ago35:46

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Clinton, Chris and Nathan on how to develop meaningful client relationships Intimacy isn’t a word you often associate with clients or customers. In this episode from the archives Clinton, Chris Losacco and Nathan Henry chat about the importance of (professional) intimacy. They share tips on how to build lasting and meaningful relationships with cli…

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83: Tadas Labudis - Overcoming the fear of founder-led selling 54:33

4d ago54:33

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Founder-led sales done well has a lot of power especially in product-led companies. Tadas Labudis shares his experiences with founder-led sales and how it helped him build confidence in the product and himself. How to embrace your vulnerabilities and the importance of leaving a positive impression in sales interactions while getting insights you wo…

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John Duffus, "Backstage in Hong Kong: A Life with the Philharmonic, Broadway Musicals and Classical Superstars" (Blacksmith Books, 2024) 1:03:50

7d ago1:03:50

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Today, the Hong Kong Philharmonic is one of the world’s great symphony orchestras. But when John Duffus landed in Hong Kong in 1979 as the Philharmonic’s general manager–its fifth in as many years–he quickly learned just how much work needed to be done to make a Western symphony orchestra work in a majority Chinese city. John Duffus’s memoir Backst…

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#217 Sara Chemmaa's Mission to Redefine Family Mealtime Globally 25:13

13d ago25:13

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About Sara Chemmaa Sara Chemmaa is the founder and CEO of Citron, a Dubai-based lifestyle brand known for its innovative and stylish mealtime products for families. Since its launch in 2018, Citron has grown to offer over 400 products, becoming a market leader in the GCC and expanding its reach to over 48 countries worldwide. With a background in i…

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Driving Into The Future: With Bridgestone 33:47

9d ago33:47

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Cam Ahler and Dan Luttrell on digital transformation at Bridgestone Most people associate Bridgestone with tires, but they’re way more than just that. Bridgestone is constantly innovating to keep their fleets and customers happy and on the road. This week Clinton is joined by Cam Ahler and Dan Luttrell from the Bridgestone team to discuss how they …

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82: Maranda Dziekonski - When selling never ends - CS in 2024 and beyond 56:38

11d ago56:38

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Maranda Dziekonski on the evolving landscape of customer success, the importance of driving value for customers, and owning revenue outcomes for a function that traditionally never has. Like product. Why the traditional role is shifting to a more integrated approach and how this works when “the sale never ends” We discuss the complexities of custom…

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Ronald Drabkin, "Beverly Hills Spy: The Double-Agent War Hero Who Helped Japan Attack Pearl Harbor" (William Morrow, 2024) 42:24

14d ago42:24

42:24

Frederick Rutland—”Rutland of Jutland”—was a war hero, renowned World War I aviator…and a Japanese spy. In the years leading up to Pearl Harbor, Rutland shared information on U.S. aviation and naval developments to the Japanese, desperate for knowledge of U.S. capability. The funny thing was, as Ron Drabkin notes in his book Beverly Hills Spy: The …

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#216 Qadreya Al Awadhi's Culinary Adventures for Kids 16:48

15d ago16:48

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About Qadreya Al Awadhi Qadreya Al Awadhi is the 27-year-old Emirati founder and CEO of Bumblebee, a homegrown business providing ready-made frozen meal plans for babies and toddlers. Alongside running Bumblebee, Qadreya holds a full-time position at one of the world’s largest financial institutions. Her entrepreneurial journey is closely aligned w…

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Sustainability Inspires: How we use voting to make business better 16:20

16d ago16:20

16:20

At abrdn, engaging with the companies in which we invest – especially by exercising our right to vote at annual shareholder meetings – is a key way we look to drive positive change and improve performance of our clients’ investments. But what does voting involve? How do we decide how to vote? And on what issues has abrdn been voting in 2024? In our…

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Building Empathy: On Human Centered AI 48:04

16d ago48:04

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The Launch and NTT DATA teams on how embracing AI can build a stronger, more caring workforce It’s time to lean into AI literacy. This week on Catalyst, Launch by NTT DATA’s President Tammy Soares is joined by two AI experts, Kim Curley and Wendy Collins, to discuss the human side of AI. They discuss how generative AI can help with the difficulties…

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81: Kyle Poyar - Rethinking pipeline responsibility and MQLs 54:05

18d ago54:05

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What is driving a company's value in 2024? How do we identify and copy trends that work until they don’t anymore? Why is product-led growth no longer a differentiator but becoming a table stake fast? Why is everyone suddenly providing a pipeline from product, marketing, sales, and customer success while the only way that most companies measure pipe…

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Andrea Benvenuti, "Nehru's Bandung: Non-Alignment and Regional Order in Indian Cold War Strategy" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:17:46

21d ago1:17:46

1:17:46

In 1955, the leaders of 29 Asian and African countries flock to the small city of Bandung, Indonesia, for the first-ever Afro-Asian conference. India and its prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru played a key role in organizing the conference, and Bandung is now seen as a part of Nehru’s push to create a non-Western foreign policy that aligned with neith…

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Andrea Benvenuti, "Nehru's Bandung: Non-Alignment and Regional Order in Indian Cold War Strategy" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:17:46

21d ago1:17:46

1:17:46

In 1955, the leaders of 29 Asian and African countries flock to the small city of Bandung, Indonesia, for the first-ever Afro-Asian conference. India and its prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru played a key role in organizing the conference, and Bandung is now seen as a part of Nehru’s push to create a non-Western foreign policy that aligned with neith…

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#215 Erika Blazeviciute - Building a Business with Confidence and Curiosity 35:22

22d ago35:22

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About Erika Blazeviciute Doyle Erika Blazeviciute Doyle is the founder of Drink Dry, the GCC’s first premium non-alcoholic drinks marketplace. Originally from Lithuania, Erika has made her mark in the UAE’s retail and hospitality sectors, leading the zero-alcohol revolution in the region. With a background in politics, diplomacy, and a personal jou…

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Enhancing Convenience: On Improving The Customer Journey From Day One 37:54

23d ago37:54

37:54

Megan Wang and Lisa Woodley on transforming the customer experience with data science and AI This week Clinton is joined by Megan Wang and Lisa Woodley from NTT DATA to discuss how to improve the customer experience in the digital age. From the impact of digitalization on service delivery, to the role of AI in enhancing customer interactions, to th…

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80: Leah Tharin - The Art and Pain of Public Speaking 1:02:35

26d ago1:02:35

1:02:35

Vincent Pierri interviews me (Leah Tharin) about my journey into public speaking, particularly within the tech industry. How I found a platform, overcame stage fright, and built confidence. How does it feel to speak to different audience sizes? How do you train this muscle? And where do memes fit into our dry tech industry? Why is building a brand …

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William T. Taylor, "Hoof Beats: How Horses Shaped Human History" (U California Press, 2024) 50:13

28d ago50:13

50:13

Which society was the first to domesticate the horse? It’s a difficult question. The archaeological record is spotty, with only very recent advancements in genetics and carbon dating allowing scientists to really test centuries-old legends about where horses came from. For example, historians argued that the Botai civilization in Kazakhstan provide…

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#214 Karl Dariane's Playbook for Harmonizing Sports and Business 28:33

29d ago28:33

28:33

About Karl Dariane Karl Dariane is a multifaceted entrepreneur and former Olympic alpine skier. He is the founder of FlexoFix, a cutting-edge physical rehabilitation clinic in the UAE. With a background in competitive sports, including skiing, squash, and jiu-jitsu, Karl has a deep understanding of the physical demands of athletes. His journey into…

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Orchestrating Citizen Experience: With Colorado’s William Chumley 38:23

1M ago38:23

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William Chumley on prioritizing customer experience at the state level There’s no wrong door to get to government. Every citizen should have an avenue to access government services in some form or another, be it digital or in person. This week Clinton sits down with William Chumley, the Chief Customer Officer for the Governor's Office of Informatio…

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79: Erin Papworth - Transitioning a product upmarket from B2C to B2B 47:55

1M ago47:55

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Learnings from the transition from B2C to B2B in the fintech space focus on what can be carried over and what not. Forming behavioral habits and the challenges of building a sustainable business model while addressing the social determinants of financial health were just a few topics in this fascinating episode I recorded with Erin Papworth. The co…

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Sharad Chari, "Apartheid Remains" (Duke UP, 2024) 1:20:32

1M ago1:20:32

1:20:32

Over the course of the 20th century, the South African state attempted to construct a “White Man’s Country” on the African continent using the biopolitical tools and spatial and economic planning strategies that characterized modern statecraft. My guest today, the geographer Sharad Chari, examines how racialized subaltern populations of Blacks, Ind…

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Rohit Manchanda, "The Enclave: A Sharp and Hilarious Portrait of Womanhood in India" (Fourth Estate, 2024) 45:58

1M ago45:58

45:58

Maya, the protagonist of Rohit Manchanda’s novel The Enclave (Fourth Estate: 2024), should be happy with her life. She’s newly single, her net worth steadily rising in the booming India of the 2000s. She has a cushy, if slightly unfulfilling, job in academia. But she struggles: She wants to write, but can’t summon the energy to do so. She juggles s…

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#213 From Musical Roots to Audiopreneur: Joe El Hage's Inspiring Journey 20:15

1M ago20:15

20:15

About Joe El Hage Joe El Hage is a passionate audiopreneur with a deep love for music and sound. Growing up in a musical family, Joe's journey began at eight when he picked his first guitar. Over the years, his love for music grew, leading him to explore various genres, from blues to heavy metal. After completing a degree in industrial engineering,…

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From the Archives: How Leaders Can Create a Healthy Team Environment 41:21

1M ago41:21

41:21

Brant Beard on how to lead teams towards success Encourage your team to be fearless and you can create a culture of collaboration. In this episode from the archives Brant Beard, Assistant Vice President of Application Services at Parallon, joins Launch by NTT DATA’s Clinton Bonner and Robbie Elliott to discuss fostering healthy team dynamics. They …

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78: Radhika Dutt - The Power of Shared Vision 1:04:40

1M ago1:04:40

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The importance of vision, careful pivots, and the balance between innovation and optimization. Her concept of a vision is, to me, one of the very few that I think is actually cutting through the noise and has an impact aside from the cookie-cutter frameworks we had so far. It’s beyond processes over mere goal-setting in achieving long-term success …

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Maaria Sayed, "From Pashas to Pokemon" (Vishwakarma Publications, 2024) 44:14

1M ago44:14

44:14

From Pashas to Pokemon (Vishwakarma Publications, 2024), Maaria Sayed’s first novel, is a coming-of-age story. Aisha grows up in the Muhammad Ali Road neighborhood of Mumbai in the Nineties–a time when India was starting to grapple with liberalization, globalization, and polarization. In Mumbai and London, Aisha tries to learn what it means to grow…

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#212 From Expert to Founder: Laura's Dubai Adventure 23:09

1M ago23:09

23:09

About Laura Barton-Toyne Laura Barton-Toyne is a dedicated leader in early childhood education, with over 20 years of experience working in nurseries and supporting children with special education needs. Her expertise spans child development, creating child-centered environments, and providing holistic support to families. Currently, she leads Yell…

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Overcoming Obstructionism: With Greg Larkin 41:24

1M ago41:24

41:24

Greg Larkin on how to have the hard conversations that catalyze new growth In every industry there are insiders and outsiders. Greg Larkin prides himself on being an outsider. Greg was the first person to publicly predict the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis and has since gone on to launch dozens of transformative products for Fortune 500 companies. T…

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77: Amanda Daering - Effective Team Management Strategies, Leaders vs Managers 53:52

2M ago53:52

53:52

We discuss the complexities of change management, the importance of direct communication, and the evolving dynamics of workplace relationships vs in the past. How to build trust within teams, the significance of clarity in roles, and the challenges of hiring in today's market, particularly for executive positions. What’s the difference between real…

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Kerry Brown, "The Great Reversal: Britain, China and the 400-Year Contest for Power" (Yale UP, 2024) 39:29

2M ago39:29

39:29

In the sixteenth century, Queen Elizabeth I tried to send several letters to her Chinese counterpart, the Wan Li Emperor. The letters tried to ask the Ming emperor to conduct trade relations with faraway England; none of the expeditions carrying the letters ever arrived. It’s an inauspicious beginning to the four centuries of foreign relations betw…

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#211 Naz Musa on Community, Wellness, and Global Business Expansion 24:12

2M ago24:12

24:12

About Naz Musa Naz Musa is a seasoned entrepreneur and visionary leader known for founding the Spartans Boxing Club. With over 25 years of global business experience spanning Europe, the US, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East, Naz has successfully built and scaled multiple ventures, including Spartans Boxing Club, which has grown from a local gym…

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The Future is Photonics: On Tech and Sustainability 33:43

2M ago33:43

33:43

Can large companies contribute to society, be sustainable, and be profitable? Vito Mabrucco thinks so. This week on Catalyst, Clinton is joined by Vito Mabrucco, NTT Corporation's Global Chief Marketing Office, to discuss how NTT balances ethics, collaboration, innovation and sustainability. Vito shares some of NTT's current innovations and delves …

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76: Malte Scholz: Product Management in 2024 and beyond 43:06

2M ago43:06

43:06

The dynamics of leadership in product management, the importance of a low-hierarchy organization, the challenges of founder mode, and the balance between control and empowerment. Data in product management, the limitations of traditional tools, and the future of product management with AI. Takeaways Founders often struggle with letting go of contro…

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Steven K. Bailey, "Target Hong Kong: A True Story of U.S. Navy Pilots at War" (Osprey, 2024) 51:29

2M ago51:29

51:29

On January 16, 1945, dozens of U.S. Navy aircraft took off for China’s southern coast, including the occupied British colony of Hong Kong. It was part of Operation Gratitude, an exercise to target airfields, ports, and convoys throughout the South China Sea. U.S. pilots bombed targets in Hong Kong and, controversially, in neutral Macau as they stro…

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#210 Redefining Midlife: Health, Wellness, and Digital Innovation with Ann Marie McQueen 28:00

2M ago28:00

28:00

About Anne-Marie McQueen Anne-Marie McQueen is a veteran digital journalist, podcaster, and former national columnist with over 30 years of experience spanning North America and the Middle East. She has made significant strides in science, healthcare, and wellness journalism, becoming an early adopter and disruptor in the media landscape. Anne-Mari…

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Project to Product: With Dr. Mik Kersten 36:56

2M ago36:56

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Mik Kersten on transforming value streams with the flow framework What's the best way to connect strategy to delivery? Dr. Mik Kersten wrote the book on it. This week Clinton is joined by Dr. Mik Kersten, the CTO at Planview and author of Project to Product, and Keith Buehlman, Senior Director of Business Value Acceleration at Launch by NTT DATA, t…

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75: Kevan Lee & Shannon Deep - Understanding Brand beyond visuals 52:05

2M ago52:05

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Summary The branding experts Shannon Deep and Kevin Lee dig into exploring the multifaceted nature of brand measurement and strategy. Misconceptions surrounding brands and risks associated with brand decisions, the importance of aligning brand strategy with business goals, and the challenges faced by founder-led brands in maintaining their identity…

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Peter Rose, "The Good War of Consul Reeves" (Blacksmith Books, 2024) 50:15

2M ago50:15

50:15

Macau was supposed to be a sleepy post for John Reeves, the British consul for the Portuguese colony on China’s southern coast. He arrived, alone, in June 1941, his wife and daughter left behind in China. Seven months later, Japan had bombed Pearl Harbor, invaded Hong Kong, and made Reeves the last remaining British diplomat for hundreds of miles, …

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#209 Sean Morris on Sports, Leadership, and Climate Action 30:11

2M ago30:11

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About Sean Morris Sean Morris is a former professional cricketer and a visionary leader in the sports industry, now spearheading the integration of sustainability into sports through his innovative work with 1.5 Degrees Sport. With over 35 years of experience, including roles as CEO of the Professional Cricketers Association and the Rajasthan Royal…

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From the Archives: From Code to Canvas 36:29

2M ago36:29

36:29

Per Kristian Stoveland on his generative art series The Harvest Generative artists are trailblazing a brand new, technology-based future. In this archived episode Clinton sits down with Per Kristian to hear all about how he developed his ambitious generative art collection The Harvest. Per Kristian explains what generative art actually is, how it d…

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74: Ami Vora - Unconventional Lessons in Senior Leadership 52:33

2M ago52:33

52:33

Ami Vora, CPO at Faire, brilliantly lays out a lot of concepts about how she views senior leadership: How to build a strong bench of performers, balancing authenticity and urgency. How do you make yourself care about boring topics and find joy in work? Why feedback loops and building team connections become more important as an organization scales.…

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