Cerius Leadership with Kristen McAlister

This week, we have the incredible Lea Macchiaroli diving deep into talent optimization. Did you know? * Companies that align talent with business strategy outperform others by 16% (source: Predictive Index) * Companies with effective talent management strategies are 2.2 times more likely to outperform their competitors in terms of financial performance. (source: McKinsey & Co) In this episode, Lea...

This week we dive into how to transform marketing from a task into an experience that engages, excites, and empowers. I get to delve into the world of experiential marketing with expert Erin McElroy who gives her thoughts on the following: Corporate Event Industry Growth - What’s driving the surge in the corporate event space? Strategic Event Planning - How to approach your event strategy to becom...

The future of leadership is changing, and compassion is at the core. In our latest episode, we explore how compassionate leadership transforms organizations and creates alignment within teams with Laurie Riker. Join us as we cover: What compassionate leadership looks like in action. The signs of misalignment when leaders like Laurie are called in How being self-aware and understanding personal liv...

Is your marketing strategy stuck in the past? It's time to rethink the funnel. In our latest episode, with Gregory Newman, we dive deep into why the traditional lead funnel no longer cuts it and explore the concept of the Infinite Marketing Loop. Discover how to: Create a seamless loop that drives new leads while keeping existing customers engaged. Align your sales and marketing teams for maximum...

Do I really need a board for my business? We are thrilled to announce the latest episode featuring the insightful John Ela! Dive into the world of boards with us as we unpack: Different types of boards – Board of Directors, Board of Advisors, Committee of Business Advisors. Acting as though you have a Board of Directors. Putting together a successful board. Essential advice for CEOs working with b...

Bias exists in every business, whether we recognize it or not. We sit down with a leading expert, Matthew Cahill, in bias mitigation who has helped high-profile leaders and organizations enhance their decision-making and leadership effectiveness. Through proprietary tools and strategic dialogue, our guest shares insights on: Cognitive, social, and institutional biases that impact businesses The fi...

When surrounded with friction, how do you find the smoothest path forward? We’re thrilled to welcome, Stephen Pimpo, a seasoned leader with a knack for driving results in the business world. Here’s what you can expect: 1. Military Precision in Business: Stephen shares how his military background taught him to quickly assess situations, understand team dynamics, and identify strengths. 2. Mission-O...

I first met Hogan Lee at an event I hosted in Santa Monica. By the end of event, I learned that Hogan was in the process of transitioning his most recent CEO role to the next leader, getting ready for an incredible international trip he identified as his “Eat, Pray, Love” adventure, and that one of the other attendees had seen Hogan perform with an ensemble recently (he is a very talented violist)...

Sandy Gennaro is a world-class speaker and drummer who has recorded and toured internationally with several platinum-selling superstars, including three members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Artists such as Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett, and the Blackhearts, The Monkees, Bo Diddley, and Johnny Winter have all utilized Sandy’s expertise. Sandy’s amazing career spans 56 years and continues today. On...

This episode is packed with invaluable insights for boards, executives, and anyone interested in the strategic role of an Interim CEO. Join us as we explore the following with an experienced interim CEO, Greg Head: Common situations when an Interim CEO is brought in Types of innovation companies should be looking at - both inbound and outbound Company assessment through the lens of an Interim CEO...

In today's dynamic business environment, aligning people with the company vision is the straightest line to growing a business. Discover how to bring everyone together as a team around a common purpose. We dive deep into with Amber Wendover: Aligning people with the company vision. Transforming individual contributors into cohesive teams. Reinforcing vision and mission continuously. Enabling human...

This episode is a must-listen for CEOs, CFOs, and all finance leaders looking to stay ahead of the curve and navigate challenging financial landscapes. Peter Armanetti helps us dive deep into: Early warning signs of a distressed or turnaround situation On-going customer conversations to identify early trends (up or down) and possible pivots Key metrics and reporting to have in place to spot trends...