Strategy and Leadership Podcast

We interview CEOs, business leaders, and thought leaders to get their perspectives on strategy, leadership, management, and other trends that can support your career and help you run a ”best-in-class” business or non-profit. Be sure to subscribe and tell us what you’re taking away from each episode. About SME Strategy We facilitate strategic planning offsite meetings and support the accountability of the plans and the leadership teams who lead them. Learn more at: https://www.smestrategy.net Connect with the host, Anthony C Taylor https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyctaylor604/

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Wednesday Dec 01, 2021

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 to be VP of a large software company.
On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Ellen joins us to discuss leadership vs. authority, challenges for women in leadership, how senior leaders can support women, & more.
Be sure to check out Ellen's book, Lead: How Women in Charge Claim Their Authority: https://www.ellensnee.com/lead
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Wednesday Nov 24, 2021

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 & acquisitions. Learn more and get in touch here: https://www.globalvoyagesgroup.com/contact/
On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, David joins us to discuss how he helped solve the big challenges of iconic cruise ship brands, #LeadingThroughDisruption, his book Hard Ships, and more.
His book is called Hard Ships: Navigating Your Company, Career, and Life through the Fog of Disruption: https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Ships-Navigating-Company-Disruption-ebook/dp/B08XYTLSS2
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SME Strategy is a management consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations develop and implement their strategic plans. We work with teams to facilitate conversations about strategic direction and business strategy so that our clients can focus their energy on what will move them forward faster.
Based out of Vancouver, BC, we've worked with organizations all over North American and beyond in various industries including nonprofits, universities & government organizations. For more information on working with a facilitator for your next strategy session: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant

Monday Nov 22, 2021

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 team, and more.
Be sure to connect with Amy on LinkedIn and learn more about her work and her book, Create Magic at Work: https://createmagicatwork.net/
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SME Strategy is a management consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations develop and implement their strategic plans. We work with teams to facilitate conversations about strategic direction and business strategy so that our clients can focus their energy on what will move them forward faster.
Based out of Vancouver, BC, we've worked with organizations all over North American and beyond in various industries including nonprofits, universities & government organizations. For more information on working with a facilitator for your next strategy session: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant

Thursday Nov 18, 2021

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.
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SME Strategy is a management consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations develop and implement their strategic plans. We work with teams to facilitate conversations about strategic direction and business strategy so that our clients can focus their energy on what will move them forward faster.
Based out of Vancouver, BC, we've worked with organizations all over North American and beyond in various industries including nonprofits, universities & government organizations. For more information on working with a facilitator for your next strategy session: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant

Monday Nov 15, 2021

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, pharmaceuticals, banking, television, film, media, manufacturing and services. He's also an author of multiple books, including one he co-authored with Simon Sinek.
Check out Peter's book, Leading From The Jumpseat: How to Create Extraordinary Opportunities by Handing Over Control: https://www.leadingfromthejumpseat.com/leading-from-the-jumpseat/
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// ABOUT SME STRATEGY CONSULTING:
SME Strategy is a management consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations develop and implement their strategic plans. We work with teams to facilitate conversations about strategic direction and business strategy so that our clients can focus their energy on what will move them forward faster.
Based out of Vancouver, BC, we've worked with organizations all over North American and beyond in various industries including nonprofits, universities & government organizations. For more information on working with a facilitator for your next strategy session: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant

Wednesday Nov 10, 2021

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 Basement, their work, and get in touch, visit their website: https://thebsmnt.com/
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SME Strategy is a management consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations develop and implement their strategic plans. We work with teams to facilitate conversations about strategic direction and business strategy so that our clients can focus their energy on what will move them forward faster.
Based out of Vancouver, BC, we've worked with organizations all over North American and beyond in various industries including nonprofits, universities & government organizations. For more information on working with a facilitator for your next strategy session: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant

Thursday Nov 04, 2021

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 digitally-powered experiences. Previously, Howard worked at Capgemini & EY.
Check out Howard's Wall Street Journal best selling book, Winning Digital Customers: The Antidote to Irrelevance: https://www.howardtiersky.com/
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// ABOUT SME STRATEGY CONSULTING:
SME Strategy is a management consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations develop and implement their strategic plans. We work with teams to facilitate conversations about strategic direction and business strategy so that our clients can focus their energy on what will move them forward faster.
Based out of Vancouver, BC, we've worked with organizations all over North American and beyond in various industries including nonprofits, universities & government organizations. For more information on working with a facilitator for your next strategy session: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant

Monday Nov 01, 2021

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 estate, business banking, and retail management.
To learn more about Fernando's work and Mule Media, visit their website: https://digitalmules.com/
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SME Strategy is a management consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations develop and implement their strategic plans. We work with teams to facilitate conversations about strategic direction and business strategy so that our clients can focus their energy on what will move them forward faster.
Based out of Vancouver, BC, we've worked with organizations all over North American and beyond in various industries including nonprofits, universities & government organizations. For more information on working with a facilitator for your next strategy session: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant

Wednesday Oct 27, 2021

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 site where you can plan and personalize your own funeral.
To learn more about Sue's agency, KC Truth and to get in touch: KCtruth.com
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// ABOUT SME STRATEGY CONSULTING:
SME Strategy is a management consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations develop and implement their strategic plans. We work with teams to facilitate conversations about strategic direction and business strategy so that our clients can focus their energy on what will move them forward faster.
Based out of Vancouver, BC, we've worked with organizations all over North American and beyond in various industries including nonprofits, universities & government organizations. For more information on working with a facilitator for your next strategy session: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant

Wednesday Oct 20, 2021

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 to win their own profitable government contracts.
Learn more about Kizzy's company and programs for helping people win government contracts: https://www.govconwinners.com/
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// ABOUT SME STRATEGY CONSULTING:
SME Strategy is a management consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations develop and implement their strategic plans. We work with teams to facilitate conversations about strategic direction and business strategy so that our clients can focus their energy on what will move them forward faster.
Based out of Vancouver, BC, we've worked with organizations all over North American and beyond in various industries including nonprofits, universities & government organizations. For more information on working with a facilitator for your next strategy session: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant

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