Schmidt List - Business Insights

As Founder and CEO of Upsie, Clarence Bethea joins me to talk about how essential it is to not only have a trusted mentor but to become one yourself. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

Todd Fonseca, Vice President of Clinical Research and Technical Communications at Medtronic and Principle Speaker at The Leadership Lab joins me to discuss: - How to apply behavioral science to your leadership role - What the difference between "value" and "volume" means as a leader - How to navigate the "But, we have always done it this way" excuses Find out more about Todd's work at The Leadersh...

Tendayi Viki joins me to talk about how to successfully launch, promote, and manage a corporate innovation lab. He also shares some of his thoughts on start-ups and how to best manage stakeholder expectations. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

In a digital transformation, how do you balance building a culture that will embrace a new direction while still recognizing the value of its own history? Chris Prokopanko, Strategy and Analysis Advisor, Business Operation and Supply Chain at Cargill joins me to talk about his background and how he has found success in being a part of the digital strategy and transformation happening at Cargill. B...

David Annis, Managing Director and a partner at Zeus Jones joins me to talk about why innovation does not need to live only on the "innovation team" in an organization and how a "thin stack" vs "full stack" innovation approach changes your outcomes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

The MN Headhunter himself, Paul DeBettignies joins me on the show to talk about the state technical recruiting, education and the job market in Minnesota. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

This episode Anne Steiner joins me to talk about why being wrong can sometimes be right and how to influence without authority. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

Kate Agnew joins me to talk about the state of education in technology and shares her experiences of going to school at M.I.T., working at Target and DreamWorks, building Girls in Tech in Minneapolis, and how that's all led her to her current role as a Senior IT Architect at Optum. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support...

This week Adam Hanson and I are talking project management. What are the benefits and challenges of managing an offshore team vs an onshore one? All that and much more! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

In episode 30, I speak with Denise Mueffelman, Agile Coach at General Mills about her recent experiences in building and leading agile teams within a large organization. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

Author of Pricing Creativity, Blair Enns joins me to discuss why billing by the hour is killing your revenue and degrading your credibility as an expert. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

Anthony Ticknor, Vice President of Technology at Riley Hayes Advertising joins me to talk about how to build, grow and manage a development team. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

Elaine Chao, Product Manager for Adobe XD and Andy Vitale, UX Design Director for Polaris Industries join me to discuss what good design means to them. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

We discuss how to break through the fog of UX research and why even if you’re the best designer in the world you still need to deploy empathy in order to make a significant impact in your role. For some reason we veer off into a Kingdom of the Crystal Skull metaphor and other oddities. It’s a really fun conversation. I hope you enjoy it! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...

What makes a Project Manager strategic? On this episode, Ned Johnson, SVP, Director, Project Management at GTB joins me to talk about how the role of the project manager must be a more strategic member of an organization. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

On today's show, I talk to Scott Propp about how your sales team can be innovators, how to best manage rockstars, the real difference between a "boss" and a "leader", and why leadership is the currency of success in today' world. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

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This week it is my pleasure to share with you my conversation with Jonathan Stark, author of "Hourly Billing Is Nuts". A great book that can help you break the dependency of billing only by the hour and start pricing based on value. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

Why is your Product Team sometimes referred to as the "Sales Prevention Department"?  My guest Mark Jensen, Director of Product Management at Epicor and I explore that question and how Product Managers can best balance responsibilities between their internal team and product customers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/supp...

Episode 20 features my discussion with Fred Beecher, Sr. Manager of Experience Design Operations at Best Buy. We discuss the future of design education and DesignOps. Hope you enjoy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

Now that UX is more of a brand name, how have its processes changed over the years? Do users even matter any more? On this episode, Brian Rowe and Emily Schmidt discuss UX processes and how liberating it can be to say "I don't know." as a designer. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

On today’s show I’m talking to User Experience professional and renaissance man, Jason Schneider and also with me is Dave Mathias, entrepreneur, volunteer and Product Management specialist. We attempt to answer the question, who owns the user? UX or Product? Spoiler alert, it’s both. But, sometimes these two roles can find friction on the product building journey. Jason, Dave and I talk share our...

This week, I’m talking to Heather Kelly, Manager of Employee Experience at Aeritae Consulting Group about what it takes to be a great manager. Check out more episodes at www. Schmidt-List.com ! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

On today’s show, I’m talking to David Hussman, founder of DevJam, speaker, author and all around brilliant individual. We discuss how software development has been under an enormous transformation over the past two decades and where it’s headed.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .

How important is emotional intelligence in user experience design? This week on the show, I talk to Nick Tietz. Former Director of Innovation at LifeTime Fitness and Co-Founder of Vitals. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support .