Kick off the new year with a fresh perspective on your business strategy! In this episode, Ben Owden chats with Dr. Peter Fader, Wharton professor and co-founder of a predictive analytics firm acquired by Nike. Peter is also the author of Customer Centricity and The Customer Centricity Playbook, and he’s on a mission to debunk the myth that “all customers are created equal.” Discover why focusing on your best customers—and even paying more to acquire them—can drive sustainable growth, while treating every customer the same can derail your bottom line. Peter explains the power of customer lifetime value (CLV), sheds light on how to measure it without drowning in data, and shows how a “quality over quantity” approach to customer acquisition can transform your organization. Whether you’re planning this year’s strategic initiatives or seeking a deeper understanding of customer behavior, this insightful conversation will help you see why the right customers—not all customers—deserve your full attention.Read Peter's Book on Customer CentricityGet in Intouch with Peter FaderImportant Links*Join Thrive in the Middle Today!*Book WhyLead to Train Your Teams*Explore Our ServicesSocial Media*Ben Owden's LinkedIn*Ben Owden's Twitter 

In this episode of Lasting Impressions, Kelsey Cornillie, Event Director at The Dallas Business Journal, shares her fascinating career journey—from her early days in education to her current role in corporate event planning. Kelsey reflects on her time with Downtown Dallas, Inc, offering valuable insights into how the local business landscape is evolving and what it takes to build an impactful career. Tune in to hear Kelsey’s inspiring story of growth, resilience, and the importance of pursuing a career that aligns with your passion.Follow Kelsey!LinkedIn: @kelseycornillie

🎙️ Be Irreplaceable - A Relentless Approach to Leadership and Strategic Alignment with Jerry OdenwelderWelcome to the "UPP"—the podcast for Business & Product leaders ready to turn vision into execution and misalignment into momentum. I’m Tamar Stolz, and I’m passionate about empowering leaders to create clarity, streamline execution, and drive meaningful measurable business results. In this exciting New Year’s episode, I had the opportunity and honor to sit down with Senior Product Consultant Jerry Odenwelder to explore the journey of becoming irreplaceable in your role. Jerry shared invaluable insights on leveraging strategic alignment, empowering teams, and understanding the pivotal role every individual plays in achieving business success. Get ready to walk away with actionable strategies and a fresh perspective to kickstart your 2025 with unstoppable momentum!🔑 What You’ll Learn:* The power of collaboration: How to shift from solution-driven to problem-focused leadership.* The 3E Model (Explore, Expand, Extract): A game-changing framework for product management and strategic alignment.* How every team member—regardless of role or title—can deliver irreplaceable value to the business.👉 Connect With Us:* Join the UPP Community: https://alignmentiskey.com* Follow Jerry Odenwelder on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-odenwelder/* Follow Tamar Stolz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamar-stolz/💬 Join the Conversation!What does it mean to you to be irreplaceable in your role? Share your thoughts in the UPP community to continue the discussion and connect with other passionate leaders and pioneers. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode!Happy 2025 and cheers to your unstoppable success! 🎉Tamar StolzHost of the UPP Podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theunstoppableproductpioneer.com

In this inspiring episode of Light Bulb Lessons, Author/Leadership expert Roy Dockery and I discuss the art of bringing your ideas to life and making them shine. As a veteran in the field of leadership, our guest shares their insights on how to cultivate a mindset that sparks innovation and creativity. Tune in to learn how to overcome obstacles, build confidence, and develop a winning strategy to turn your vision into a reality. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this podcast is designed to help you unlock your full potential and become a leader in your industry. So, get ready to illuminate your path to success and make your ideas shine!

Summary In this conversation, Sarah and Fiona explore the essential qualities that make a great leader. They share personal experiences and insights on the importance of observation, compassion, coaching, and the ability to have tough conversations. The discussion also highlights the significance of embracing neurodiversity in the workplace, leading through change, and the value of partnership and risk-taking in leadership. Through their stories, they illustrate how great leaders inspire, support, and empower their teams to excel. Links Join the dub dub community https://bit.ly/dubdubjoincommunity Takeaways • Great leaders observe and recognize potential in others. • Compassionate support from leaders can make a significant difference. • Tough conversations are necessary for growth and improvement. • Coaching helps build resilience and confidence in team members. • Embracing neurodiversity can enhance team dynamics and performance. • Effective change management requires strong leadership commitment. • Leaders who stretch their team members foster growth and innovation. • Partnership and collaboration are key to successful leadership. • Putting ego aside allows for better teamwork and outcomes. • Great leaders inspire and empower their teams to take risks. Chapters 00:00 What Makes a Great Leader? 04:59 The Importance of Empathy in Leadership 08:25 Coaching and Resilience in Leadership 15:19 Navigating Tough Conversations 18:14 Embracing Neurodiversity in Leadership 20:50 Sponsorship and Change Management 23:50 Stretching Boundaries and Taking Risks 28:56 Ego and Partnership in Leadership Keywords leadership, great leaders, compassion, coaching, neurodiversity, change management, observation, support, risk-taking, partnership

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The Persistent Managers Podcast is about helping managers and direct reports win! 76% of an employee’s experience is directly affected by their manager. Companies lose $14,000 per employee in turnover due to toxic communication. The Persistent Managers Podcast delivers strategies, frameworks, and insights to: Improve leadership effectiveness Eliminate toxic communication Build thriving, high-performing teams Why follow us? We help managers and direct reports win together! Newsletter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok

As we approach 2025, the workplace continues to evolve in response to global challenges, rising costs, and shifting workforce expectations. In this solo episode of Sticky From The Inside, Andy Goram reflects on the big lessons from 2024 and explores the seven trends that will define organizational culture, leadership, and engagement in the year ahead. From continuous learning to meaningful work, from hybrid working to mental health, Andy unpacks why these trends matter, what organizations are getting right, and where there’s room for growth. With thought-provoking questions, best practice examples, and actionable insights, this episode is a rallying call to rethink and recommit to people-first leadership in the face of unprecedented change. Whether you’re an HR leader, business owner, or just curious about what the future of work looks like, this episode offers fresh perspectives and practical takeaways to help you stay ahead of the curve. If you’re ready to embrace the opportunities that 2025 brings, this episode is a must-listen. ----more---- Key Takeaways Why continuous learning is a business imperative Why transparency and trust are critical when embracing AI to working practices How to move beyond the hot mess of hybrid work Why yoga and breathing apps don't cut it when it comes to mental health support How to move from DEI tickboxes to meaningful impact Why meaning at work matters Why leaders must champion culture ----more---- Key Moments The key moments in this episode are: 00:01:10 - Introduction: Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead to 2025 00:04:30 - Trend 1: The Importance of Continuous Learning 00:07:31 - Trend 2: AI in HR — Opportunities and Challenges 00:10:20 - Trend 3: Hybrid Work — Flexibility Requires Structure 00:13:14 - Trend 4: Mental Health as a Core Strategy 00:15:47 - Trend 5: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion — A Business Imperative 00:18:36 - Trend 6: Creating Meaningful Work Experiences 00:21:12 - Trend 7: Leadership Connection and Championing Culture 00:45:24 - Closing Thoughts: The Future of Work Is Human ----more---- Join The Conversation Find Andy Goram on LinkedIn here Listen to the Podcast on YouTube here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Follow the Podcast on Facebook here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Get a free consultation with Andy here Check out the Bizjuicer blog here Download the podcast here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript Get the full transcript of the episode here