Peggy Smedley Show

Peggy and Megan Conley, CEO and founder, Social Tribe, talk about the new norm—working remotely. With roughly 80% of employees wanting to work remotely, they discuss working remotely 101. They also talk about: The importance of creating a routine and how to do it. How to make sure you have the right tools set up and structure for your team. Why you should consider pausing your inbox for "heads dow...

Peggy and Megan Conley, CEO and founder, Social Tribe, talk about how managers can lead teams during times of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Conley says now is the time to shift to a result-focused performance management system and create transparency when working virtually. They also discuss: The challenges and opportunities of virtual meetings. What collaboration tools work well and how to t...

Peggy and Megan Conley, CEO and founder, Social Tribe, identify how to build meaningful connections with teams. Conley shares why it is important in a virtual environment to shine a spotlight on good behaviors. They also talk about: How to continue to build an "all in" culture. Ways to engage a team by showing gratitude and build relationships beyond work. Tips related to how to turn off work when...

Peggy taps into people's advice again—this week taking a closer look at how managers and business owners can continue to operate in these times and how they will need to inspire and equip their workers. She also discusses: Four universal needs during times of crises. The importance of productivity and work flexibility. Advice specifically for chief technology officers. peggysmedleyshow.com (03.31....

Peggy talks about the companies that are continuing to work during the COVID-19 pandemic, giving tips for essential workers on how to stay safe and productive during the pandemic. She also: Defines critical infrastructure and who is an essential worker. What construction companies are doing during this time. Advice for industries, such as construction, that might need to continue working. peggysme...

Peggy and Roger Lanctot, director, automotive connected mobility, global automotive practice, Strategy Analytics, talk about 5G in the automotive industry. He says, in the world of 5G, cars will be able to talk to each other and avoid crashes. They also discuss: The evolutions of connectivity in the car, starting with the early days of OnStar. The impact COVID-19 will have on connectivity in cars,...

Peggy offers advice on how to stay healthy, connected, and productive during this time. She additionally shares some advice from other experts in the space. She also: Relays strategies from some of her previous guests. Gives tips for being productive while working remotely. Challenges listeners to inspire and connect with teams virtually. peggysmedleyshow.com (03.24.20 - #660) IoT, Internet of Thi...

Peggy continues to share advice from experts about working remotely. She defines the difference between working from home and remote workers, as they are two very different things. She also: Gives stats related to the percentage of employees who worked remotely, at least part time, before COVID-19. 10 tips for working from home. Advice for balancing working remotely with staff and taking care of f...

Peggy and John DiJulius, author, The Relationship Economy: Building Strong Customer Connections in the Digital Age, talk about the customer experience and employee experience in the age of COVID-19. They also discuss: How to step up and help employees and clients. Companies that are and aren't taking the right steps during COVID-19. How we can focus on what is next in our business. thedijuliusgrou...

At what age do we need to start talking to our kids about cybersecurity? Peggy discusses. She says criminals are targeting our young children and 82% of companies report a shortage of cybersecurity skills at their companies. She also discusses: If schools should be teaching cybersecurity best practices. How many children were the victim of identity theft in 2017. A book for children about cybersec...

Peggy and Matt Sharma, head of strategic alliances, MultiTech, talk about how his father built something from nothing as an immigrant and how he would be a big fan of the new technology that exists today. They also reminisce about how the company is celebrating 50 years and how technology is evolving. They also discuss: The new version of its conduit and how the company is horizontally vertical. H...

Peggy and Joe Barkai, chair, vehicle internet of things program committee, Society of Automotive Engineers, discuss Industry 4.0 in manufacturing. He says we were going too fast with Industry 4.0 in manufacturing, but now we need to recalibrate. Also, the main cause of disappointment were because people were looking at IoT in manufacturing from a technology point of view. They also discuss: Where...

Peggy talks about AI (artificial intelligence) as a service and deep fakes in multiple vertical industries. She says AI is increasingly being used for predictive analytics, which is boosting demand for AI as a service, and the market will generate more than $15 billion worth of value between now and 2024. Further, 2020 could be the year for historical value of AI in multiple industries. She also d...

Peggy and Osman Ozbulut, associate professor, University of Virginia, discuss the importance of resiliency and how it can help reduce failure probabilities and time to recovery. They also converse about how failures of critical infrastructure can impact how businesses carry out operations. They also discuss: Resilient design: aiming for structures to economically return to use after disaster. How...

Peggy and Dan Miklovic, founder, Lean Manufacturing Research, discuss the IT and OT convergence and the new reality of the shop floor. They talk about how to use data to structure the supply chain. He also says companies often have plenty of data to make changes in business, but they don't know where to start. They also discuss: How data can improve the customer experience. Why you need good peopl...

Peggy talks about security and privacy, narrowing in on FTC (Federal Trade Commission) settlements. She also discusses programs that the FTC has to educate consumers about security and privacy. She says transparency really matters when it comes to how and why we use other people's information—and that no matter what business you are in, you must keep data safe. Further, she stresses that manufactu...

Peggy and Joseph Greene, professor, California State University at Chico, talk about the benefits and challenges of using plastics. He says plastics take 100-200 years to biodegrade and it is often being discarded hazardously. There are two big ways to fix the problem: use material that can biodegrade and change the way we view things as a society. He suggests to change behavior first, then new ma...

Peggy and Dennis Jaffe, author, Borrowed From Your Grandchildren: The Evolution of 100-Year Family Enterprises, talk about family-owned businesses. He says there are two things that make a family business special—and that the next generation can be a resource to develop our companies. They also discuss: What keeps a family-owned business alive and effective. The impact of technology empowering the...

Peggy defines and shares potential applications of the Internet of Skills in the business world. She gives examples of the Internet of Skills, including cases in healthcare, industrial, and more. She talks about the pros and cons of the Internet of Skills including how it will change existing jobs and the socioeconomic impact. She also poses the questions: Can the Internet of Skills widen the digi...

Peggy and Colin Thomson, head of infrastructure, Access Partnership, discuss how to set international radio regulations. He explains it is important to set an international framework and the WRC (World Radiocommunication Conference) can help come to the consensus on the best way to use limited resources. They also discuss: 5G: While it means different things to different people, it generally provi...

Peggy and Alyssa Rapp, CEO, Surgical Solutions and author of Leadership and Life Hacks: Insights from a Mom, Wife, Entrepreneur, and Executive, examine how to lead and motivate employees and general life hacks. Rapp doesn't believe in cutting corners but does encourage blasting through walls. She also shares that breaking bread matters and looking people in the eye over a meal also matters. They a...

Peggy zooms out and talks about AI (artificial intelligence)—the technology behind voice assistants. She explains how the technology works, saying natural language processing is kind of like magic. Looking to the future, she says tasks will become more complex for voice assistants and we need to be aware that there are going to be some ethical questions that arise. peggysmedleyshow.com (02.18.20 -...

Peggy and Ron Babich, CEO and co-founder, Easy Voice, talk about how to increase adoption of voice assistants in business. He gives several real life examples and explains there is more traction in large enterprises, but big opportunities for small companies if they can get past feeling overwhelmed and the cost. easy-voice.com (02.18.20 - #655) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial in...

Peggy and Chris Vandersluis, president and founder, HMS Software, talks about how voice is leading the way in how enterprises function. He explains that using technology has become natural now and will be the default in business. They also discuss privacy and security considerations. timecontrol.com (02.18.20 - #655) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning...

Are privacy and security a top concern with voice assistants? Peggy answers, indicating how many people find it creepy when they get ads based on something they have talked about around a voice assistant. She explains while most people enjoy the benefits of personalization of voice assistants, we still need to be asking: What are we giving away when we talk to our voice assistants? peggysmedleysho...