The Strategy and Leadership Podcast with Anthony C. Taylor

Matt Cowell is the CEO of QuantHub, helping companies future-proof their workforce by building a highly data fluent employee-base and exceptional AI teams. On this episode of the #StrategyandLeadership Podcast, Matt joins us to discuss why leaders need to develop #DataSkills, the upside of investing in data capability, and why people are bad at making data driven decisions. To learn more about Qua...

Sharon Koifman is the President of DistantJob, a recruitment agency that finds, vets, and takes care of highly skilled #RemoteWorkers. He's also the author of Surviving Remote Work: How to Thrive as a Leader and Entrepreneur in the Remote Age: https://www.amazon.com/Surviving-Remote-Work-Sharon-Koifman-ebook/dp/B08HVTNKKL On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Sharon joins us to...

Jorge Quezada is the Vice President of Inclusive Diversity at Granite Construction, one of the largest full-service general contractors, construction management firms, and construction materials producers in the U.S. Previously, Jorge held similar #DEI roles at Allstate Insurance, Kraft Foods Group, and Northwestern Mutual before joining Granite Construction. On this episode of the #StrategyandLea...

David Nour is an Advisor, Educator, & Executive Coach, helping organizations recognize the many quantifiable ways that #BusinessRelationships drive everything. An Iranian immigrant who arrived in America with no English, David has been in business for 20 years now, having worked with executives from Cisco, Deloitte, Disney, Marriott, Microsoft, IBM, & more. On this episode, David joins us...

Ellen Snee, EdD, is an Executive Coach to high potential & senior level women, a speaker, consultant, and the author of Lead: How Women in Charge Claim Their Authority. But before that, Ellen was a Catholic nun for 18 years. From there she went to Harvard University to complete grad school before eventually becoming a program director at the university. Then she made her way to Silicon Valley...

David Giersdorf is a former senior executive in the global cruise & travel industry, including publicly-traded $1B+ brand portfolio and CEO of several iconic cruise, travel and marketing services brands. Now he help owners, boards, CEOs and leadership teams of diverse organizations on topics ranging from navigating disruption and recovery, growth, innovation, performance, and mergers & acq...

Amy Lynn Durham is a former corporate sales manager turned Executive Coach, helping leaders create magic at work by focusing on emotional & spiritual intelligence training. She's also the author of Create Magic at Work. On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Amy joins Anthony to discuss why employees leave, how leaders can #CreateMagicatWork, #ConnectingActivities for your t...

Grant Morgan is the Co-founder & CEO of R-Zero, a biosafety tech company delivering a higher standard of human health via safer indoor spaces. On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Grant joins us to discuss solving problems by starting with a need, the importance of failure, structuring a value stream, and more. // Learn more about strategic planning & implementation: ►...

Peter Docker joins us to discuss how to lead from the jumpseat, the problem with having all the answers, nurturing a sense of belonging as a leader, and much more. Peter Docker is a former Royal Air Force senior officer and international negotiator for the UK Government. Now he's a keynote speaker and consultant working with the most senior levels in oil & gas, construction, mining, pharmaceut...

Conrad Edwards joins us to discuss the #LeadershipPrinciples he's relied on to be successful in various roles, his advice for leaders, balancing #StrategicandTactical work, and much more. Conrad is the CEO of The Basement, a 14-year old integrated advertising agency based out of Indianapolis. Previously, Conrad held several CMO and consumer experience leadership positions. To learn more about The...

Howard Tiersky joins us to discuss everything #DigitalTransformation: Different types and scopes of digital transformation, winning #DigitalCustomers, dealing with resistance to change, and much more. Howard Tiersky is the CEO of FROM - the digital transformation agency. FROM helps companies win with today’s customers who reserve their loyalty for brands that deliver elegant and convenient digital...

Fernando Clemente joins us to discuss growing his marketing agency, #LeadershipPrinciples that have led to success, the #ValueofTransparency and more. Fernando Clemente is the owner/President of Mule Media Inc., a digital solutions agency that acts as a full-scale marketing department for companies in need of an entire or partial marketing team. His past professional experience includes real estat...

Sue Kruskopf joins us to discuss why #WorkplaceCulture has been so important for 30+ years of success, relying on using truth in advertising, the great resignation, and much more. Sue Kruskopf is the founder and long-time CEO of KC Truth, an advertising agency founded on cutting through the BS and getting to the truths about clients brands. She's also the founder of MyWonderfulLife.com, a free sit...

Kizzy Parks, PhD joins us to discuss everything government procurement - how to win government contracts (even if you never have), the human component to winning contracts, and much more. Kizzy Parks, PhD is the President of K. Parks Consulting, where she's won well over $60 million in government contracts. Recently, she started GovConWinners to help service-based small business owners learn how t...

Kyle Duford joins us to discuss investing in his team, creating #HumanConnection virtually, why it's hard to hire in 2021, and more. Kyle Duford is the Executive Creative Director and Agency Director of The Brand Leader, a creative branding agency specializing in strategy and design. He's also worked for brands like Nike and Dr Martens, and has managed several e-commerce teams. Learn more about Th...

Uwe Dockhorn joins us to share his own story, how he came about his anti-burnout system, and how he helps people improve their life and business. Uwe Dockhorn is a Lifestyle Liberator who brings results to high achievers & their Very Important Partners (VIPs) without burning out. He created The AIM-System™, a simple 3-step life-changing experience for In-Demand Professionals and their VIPs. Uw...

FreshBooks Co-founder Mike McDerment joins us to tell the story of how FreshBooks was built out of the basement into a billion dollar company, including some of his leadership principles that got them to this point. Mike McDerment is the C-founder, Board Chair and former CEO of FreshBooks. FreshBooks is a cloud-based accounting software company that was recently valued at over $1 billion. Get a fr...

Daniel Stillman joins us to discuss the cost of bad conversations, the classic truth about meetings, how to have #ConversationsThatMatter, how to frame the real purpose of meetings & more. Daniel Stillman is an Executive Coach, Conversation Designer and Lead Facilitator at The Conversation Company. Daniel created the company to help organizations transform and have the vital conversations. #De...

Mark Herschberg joins us to discuss the #EssentialLeadershipSkills that weren't taught, gaps in the education system, creating a career plan, building #LeadershipCapacity, and more. Mark Herschberg has been an Instructor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for the past 20 years. A seasoned executive and cybersecurity expert, Mark bridges the divide between business and technology to...

Emil Dobrovolschi & Octavian Pantis join us to discuss their book, Dark Cockpit, leadership lessons from the aviation industry, the value of SOPs, leadership during chaos, & much more. Octavian Pantis is a trainer, speaker, author & entrepreneur in Romania. He co-founded the leadership development consultancy firm Qualians, and is Partner at an events company called Ecoxtrem. Emil Dobr...

Henry Daas is an Entrepreneurial Coach, Personal Finance Coach, and the author of FQ: Financial Intelligence, a 432 page book that explores every aspect of personal finance. He also offers a 20-week course where he teaches everything he knows about how to manage and grow your money, including uncovering the mindset that may be holding you back, creating a life-long financial plan, becoming skilled...

Mehak Vohra is the founder and CEO of SkillBank, a online program focused on training the next generation of marketers. Cohorts are free upfront, and you only pay once you graduate, if have a job paying $40k or more. She's also a 2017 Thiel Fellowship Finalist, and the youngest ever San Francisco mayoral candidate. On this originally live podcast episode, Mehak joins Anthony to discuss how small b...

Melvin Gravely is the CEO of TriVersity Construction, a 100-person, $100 million construction company working with large, commercial customers. He's also the Founder & Chairman at the Institute for Entrepreneurial Thinking, LTD, and the author of Dear White Friend: The Realities of Race, the Power of Relationships and Our Path to Equity. On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast...

John Rossman is the Managing Partner of Rossman Partners, where he gives keynotes, and advises leaders and boards on digital strategy and innovation. John is a former Amazon Director who helped launch and scale the Marketplace business, and also ran the Enterprise business. On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, John joins our Managing Partner Anthony Taylor for his second time...

Micah Lorenc left his strategy job at a Fortune 100 company to start his own coaching business, where he focuses on team development, leadership, and Clifton's Strengths coaching. On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Micah and our Managing Partner Anthony Taylor meet to discuss how leaders can use the Clifton's Strengths tool, building a strong team around you, playing to your...