Focus on Growth: Sage Insights

Join Tom Doorley of Sage Partners as he reflects on an exciting first year of Focus on Growth . In 2024, the podcast tackled a range of compelling topics, from navigating mergers and acquisitions to the transformative role of AI in business, the essence of leadership, and the intricacies of customer strategy. Featuring thought leaders like John Donovan on AI, Cordell Benningson on leadership, and...

Join Sage Partners' host Tom Doorley as he explores the powerful framework created by Penn State professors John Iceland and Eric Silver, designed to bridge societal divides. Through dynamic discussions on inequality, immigration, and leadership, discover how understanding differing worldviews ca

In this episode of "Focus on Growth," Tom Doorley from Sage Partners speaks with Dr. Denise Brown about redefining leadership and work-life expectations for today's professionals. Denise shares insights from her career transition from medicine to strategy consulting, emphasizing the value of active listening, adaptability, and authentic leadership. She critiques the concept of "work-life balance,"...

In this episode of "Focus on Growth," host Thomas Doorley of Sage Partners sits down with David Spigner, the visionary behind Boda Borg, a one-of-a-kind immersive "reality gaming" experience. David reveals how strategic insights drive the consistent thrill that keeps Boda Borg's guests coming back for more. The discussion covers David's journey from discovering Boda Borg to refining its unique off...

In this episode of  Focus on Growth: Sage Insights  I explore the topic of media and journalism, addressing the challenges of distinguishing between fact and fiction. My guests: Nick Wrenn (VP of Programming at CNBC International) and Jill Wrenn (an independent journalist, educator and media coach), discuss their extensive backgrounds in journalism and media. These are two experts in the field bas...

As the excitement of the Paris 2024 Olympics fades, where USA teams excelled in basketball, soccer, gymnastics, and more, it’s a fitting time to explore the timeless qualities of leadership that drive success on such a grand stage. In this insightful episode of the Focus on Growth podcast, I sit down with Mary Harvey, an Olympian who played a pivotal role in the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team’s...

In this episode, Tom Doorley and Hans Gieskes delve into the intricacies of governance, contrasting practices between Europe and the US. They discuss the progress made in governance, emphasizing the crucial role of trust between the board and the CEO, and the impact of culture in shaping boards. This conversation highlights the influence of litigation on US boards, the necessity of open and honest...

This is an invitation to join me and my guests Hans Gieskes and Mike Fucci , then others, as we explore how to make governance part of your value-creating formula. These episodes are aimed at CEOs, upcoming CEOs and members of boards. They are part of our commitment through our podcast series, Focus on Growth: Sage Insights, to share our insights on important topics, broadly. At this stage in our...

Welcome to another episode of "Focus on Growth," where we delve into strategies for creating value through growth. Today, we bring together all elements of value-creating transactions with our guest, Dave Rosenblum, CFO of Sage Partners. With extensive experience in M&A transactions, Dave guides us through the entire process—from crafting a compelling narrative to the crucial and oft...

In this episode of "Focus on Growth," we continue our series on leveraging the rebound in M&A. Our discussion centers on preparing to sell your business, featuring insights from Bill Issler, Founder of FabSuite and a Sage Partners' client, who successfully sold his company to Trimble. We explore the critical steps in the sale process: Ensuring the owner is ready for the significa...

Welcome to "Focus on Growth," where we explore strategies for creating value through growth. Leadership is vital across all areas of society, and each individual's journey is unique. In this episode, Cordell Bennigson, an accomplished leader and exceptional teacher, shares his personal leadership journey. Our goal is to inspire and guide you in crafting your own path to leadership ex...

In this episode of the "Focus on Growth Podcast" entitled "AI in Practice: Transforming Business," Huw Newton-Hill joins Tom Doorley from Attensi. Together, they delve into how AI can transition from a supporting function to a central player in business strategies. Recognizing AI's potential as both a transformative force and an existential challenge, Attensi—a leader in Le...

AI in Practice: AI and EQ In this episode of "Focus on Growth: Sage Insights," Tom Doorley's guest is Nils Romen from Experience Experts. They discuss the evolving role of AI in business, focusing on how it can transform meetings into impactful events for clients such as Jaguar, Dell, and Simon Sinek. The conversation highlights both the opportunities and challenges AI presents in th...

In this episode of "Focus on Growth: Sage Insights," Tom Doorley’s guest is John Donovan, a distinguished figure in technology who is an investor advisor and board member at Lockheed Martin and Palo Alto Networks. John and Tom will explore the context of AI in its early stages of development and strategies for implementing AI in business settings. Join our conversation about the immense...

As we look forward to a resurgence of M&A as a viable growth strategy in 2024, please join Barry Winer , Deloitte’s head of M&A research, and Tom Doorley , Chair and founder of Sage Partners, to discuss the findings from Deloitte's largest M&A surve y in its ten-year history. This episode offers an optimistic outlook for 2024 and focuses on actionable insights to enhance your chanc...

"Focus on Growth - Sage Insights" is a concise, power-packed podcast brought to you by Sage Partners, tailored specifically for the executive staff of companies ranging from burgeoning startups to established global giants. Each episode, lasting just 10-20 minutes, is designed to fit into the busy schedules of C-suite leaders and decision-makers, offering them actionable advice and insig...