Schmidt List - Business Insights

Julia Steel joins us to discuss how modern leaders recognize and recruit the buy-in they need to produce new ideas and deliver meaningful change. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

Dennis Still shares why it's important to define your goals for your company metrics up-front or risk letting the data create the wrong narrative for your organization. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

Dan Collison, Director of Downtown Partnerships joins us or explain how you can build a coalition either in your community or company to drive innovation and change. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

Ryan Johnson joins us to discuss why moving from engineering to management is a much bigger jump than most think. We also talk about how to best manage 1:1’s with your teams and why performance management is key to maturing as a manager. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

This week, we are talking to Rosemary Ugboajah, from Neka Creative. She joins me to discuss work/life balance, striving for inclusion, and how to overcome our own bias in order to produce our best work. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

Colin Ellis joins us to talk about the lost art of team building and the importance of defining your project culture before you start to design or build anything. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

Jeff Sussna joins us to talk about the number one thing that trips up organizations and teams when it comes to adopting agile principles and his concept of promise-driven design. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

Brandon Jernigan, a Design and Innovation Strategist at Target, and I talk about how large companies like Target and Amazon test new products with customers and we also discuss ways to manage expectations of senior leadership when launching innovation initiatives. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

Christopher Stephan from The Nerdery joins me to discuss research and analysis in user experience design, how to find who you should be talking to and more importantly, how to talk to them. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

This week, Emily Soccorsy and Justin Foster from Root + River join us to discuss how reputation is earned and not designed and why being a great leader does not necessarily mean being the loudest person in the room. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

Howie Milstein, founder of personal training in the Twin Cities and leadership consultant, joins us to talk about why it’s so important that today’s leaders stop taking themselves so seriously and begin engaging their teams with warmth and vulnerability. Check out Howie’s work at https://www.launchpadcareercoaching.com and http://www.lightenupatwork.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://...

This week, we are talking to Nick Roseth, the man behind HOUT Digital and DocuMNtary. Nick and I talk about the history of innovation and tech in Minnesota and why the startup community here is so open and supportive. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

This week, we are talking to Jen Swanson Vice President of Digital Product Management at Optum about the importance of networking both outside and inside your organization. We also talk about why everyone should be working on their negotiation skills. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

This week, we are talking to Jim Cuene and Joe Ruekert from Fahren. We sit down to discuss how building an innovation-driven culture comes from your organization's ability to communicate and why taking a product instead of a project approach reduces risk and cost in the long term. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

I am truly excited to share with you my conversation with Tyrre Burks, former professional football player and Founder of Player’s Health. In this episode, we talk to Tyrre about how he used his background as a professional athlete to build a winning team for his company, launch and then pivot his successful startup that makes the world of youth sports a better, safer, more secure place. Become a...

Lynn Winter a Digital Strategist and founder of Manage Digital a Minnesota conference specifically for Digital Project Managers joins us to talk about the importance of community and networking as a Digital Project Manager. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

I am proud to have David Edgerton, ITS Manager in Business Intelligence Technology for Andersen Corporation joins us to discuss how to take a team from great to exceptional. We also talk about the paradigm shift that happens when someone moves from an individual contributor role to a managerial or leadership role and why it trips so many people up. Check out the http://www.thedejshow.com Become a...

Susan Campion, Founder of Camponovo Consulting and Co-Founder of Giant Steps joins us to talk about how to support process improvement and why empathy is the key to true change leadership. We also touch what does it mean to inspire vs lead and why it’s important to hold space for your team. Check Out: camponovoconsulting.com & giantstepsMN.com for more on Susan! Become a supporter of this podcast:...

Today, Corey Stern a Senior User Experience Designer at The Nerdery joins me to talk about how to mix UX and agile, the state of design education and what to look for in a company you want to work for. For two decades, Corey has been involved in client services leading strategic engagements from sales and discovery through execution and implementation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://w...

This live podcast recording of 'The Schmidt List' at Fulton Taproom features guests Kristen Womack Co-founder of Hello Mom, Brian Rowe CX Architect Principal at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota and Sarita Parikh Senior Director, Consumer Experience and Strategy at Pearson hosted by Kurt Schmidt, President at Foundry. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-l...

Thompson Aderinkomi joins us to talk about his fascinating journey as an entrepreneur, founder and leader. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

This episode is dedicated to all my guests and listeners who have joined me on this journey over the past year. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

Tyler Olson, Founder of Modern Foundation joins us to talk about why employee engagement is the key to building a successful agency and what he’s learned about coaching and growing Millennial leaders in the over 10 companies he’s founded over the years. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

Today I am lucky to share with you an interview with an amazing individual. Patrick Riley is one of the co-founders of Modern Survey which made a significant impact in changing the way that companies survey their employees. Patrick joins me to talk about his experiences in not only what it's like to build a successful company but also his background as a musician and filmmaker. Patrick is truly a...

Jeff Lash, Vice President of Product Management Research and Advisory Services for SiriusDecisions joins me to discuss the role of the Product Manager and why there is not as much clarity around the job as there is in other departments within many organizations. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .