A SEAT at THE TABLE: Helping business leaders grow their influence

We talk a lot about leadership here on A Seat at The Table, however we don’t often discuss how to turn good intentions into an action plan.  Yet this is foundational to actually getting things done.  And make our business more successful - not just this year or this quarter - but for the long term.

Meet Antonio Garrido, author of My Daily Leadership: A Powerful Roadmap for Leadership Success, and Founder & President of My Daily Leadership, a leadership development organization with a mission to inspire one million of the world’s best leaders to reach their full potential.

Antonio has over twenty-five years in senior leadership positions with world-class organizations.

He is an expert in leadership transformation: shaping high-performance leaders out of highly-stressed and overworked executives. Antonio blends his own vast commercial experience with proven techniques to embed a unique brand of leadership development. 

As Antonio points out: Success is a habit, not an event.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

How to develop leadership insight which leads to corporate foresight.

The critical importance of developing a leader’s number one resource, action bias.

How to identify and eliminate your leadership blind spots.

USEFUL LINKS:

Asianet Consultants website:  https://asianetconsultants.com

Connect with Antonio Garrido: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniogarrido/

My Daily Leadership website:  https://www.mydailyleadership.com/

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Running a business is quite as easy as it used to be.

Most organizations are facing major challenges - and changes. 

This is raising the bar for senior executives to find new ways to tackle an uncertain business environment, while also becoming stronger and more effective team leaders. 

Today we are joined by Jeffrey Deckman, a serial entrepreneur who has bootstrapped two multi-million dollar companies; several non-profits and multiple political organizations.

He’s a recognized thought leader on conscious leadership and the author of the bestselling “Developing the Conscious Leadership Mindset for the 21st Century: Insight for Leading Change, Improving Employee Engagement, and Achieving Extraordinary Results”

In this episode, Jeffrey will be discussing:

1. The Organizational Trinity – The "invisible" force that drives all organizational performance

2. How to Develop the Conscious Leadership Mindset

3. The biggest mistakes leaders make that they don’t realize they are making?

4. The biggest differences between today’s workers and workers in the past

USEFUL LINKS:

Asianet Consultants:  https://asianetconsultants.com

Connect with Jeffrey Deckman:  http://jeffreydeckman.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-deckman/

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Retailers are facing an uncertain market that has left even the most confident a bit unsure as to what might be coming next.

Supply chains are back to normal, but now it’s the consumer that has changed.  Somehow, the behavior we expected to see is being replaced by a new attitude.  

This has left many brands and retailers scrambling to figure out whether this is a short term aberration - or a longer term market shift.

To answer this question I reached out to Carol Spieckerman, a top retail influencer and thought leader and  founder of Spieckerman Retail.   If you are looking to grow your retail business - even in tough times - she’s the person who can help you make that happen.

Carol’s a go-to solution provider for brands and retailers who want help communicating clear value, sharpening their positioning and targeting, and accelerating their B2B business development.

In this episode Carol will be discussing:

1. Why diversification is a key growth engine for the future of retail.

2. How retailers can successfully develop discretionary categories.

3. The huge opportunities in multi-channel retail and how brands can take advantage of this.

USEFUL LINKS:

Asianet Consultants:  https://asianetconsultants.com

Spieckerman Retail:  www.spieckermanretail.com

Connect with Carol Spieckerman:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolspieckerman/

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If you have a mental health issue should you let your boss know? What about your team mates?

Millions of people struggle with mental health and yet most are reluctant to let anyone know about it.

From being considered taboo to fearing of being labeled as unstable or being seen as a complainer, many people just try to power through.

But what if it was OK be upfront about your struggles? And what if by doing so you could find ways to work with them - and thus not let them get in the way of your performance?

I’m Jane Singer and welcome to Launch to Legendary, where we get to hear from people who taken the ordinary and turned it into the extraordinary. 

Who’ve found opportunities where most people would only see obstacles.   And who’ve defined success in their own terms.

Meet Bryce Seto, a successful SVP  at an insights consultancy, who’s scaled startups from $0 to $10M  - and who also happens to be diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.

He’s on a mission to help others overcome the stigma of mental health issues - while inspiring leaders to support openness and vulnerability in the workplace.

You'll Learn:

1. The importance of addressing your own mental health as a leader, in an open, honest, and authentic way

2. Why disorders are not the barriers we think they are and how we can accept and overcome them, even use them as strengths in our work

3. Why vulnerability is a key to success as a leader, and we need to not be afraid of it.


USEFUL LINKS:

Bryce's website and newsletter:   www.bryceseto.com

Follow Bryce on Instagram:   @bryceseto

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When brands look for new markets an obvious choice for many is Western Europe, where consumers have strong buying power, there’s grade A retail property, and market entry can be less baffling compared with tackling emerging markets.

 Yet while many brands have successfully entered the European market, just as many - even well established brands - have failed. 
 
That has left companies wondering whether they should try to build a retail presence in Europe - and if so - how to do it.

I’m Jane Singer and welcome back to A Seat at The Table, where each week we get to hear from industry leaders and innovators who share their ideas, outlook and experience so that we can build stronger and more successful businesses.

Today we are joined by Chris Igwe,  a top advisor to retailers who are looking to expand into Europe.  Early in his career Chris was Head of Real Estate, Europe for Foot Locker, and then Gap, before joining ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers), as Managing Director Europe. 

Today he advise global retailers and brands on retail real estate, from strategy to implementation across EMEA.  Chris has worked with brands including 7 For All Mankind, Build A Bear Workshop, Nike, Michael Kors and others, as well as owners and investors such as EuroDisney, Value Retail, Deutsche Bank and many more.

Today he joins us here on A Seat at The Table to talk about the current opportunities in the European market - and how to successfully enter this market.

Chris will be discussing:

1. Key opportunities he sees in the European market right now.

2. Blindspots in brands’  strategy that cause them to fail in the European market.

3. What the future of European retail could look like

4. How foreign brands can build strong teams in Europe.

USEFUL LINKS

Asianet Consultant's website:   https://asianetconsultants.com

Connect with Chris Igwe:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakerchrisigwe/

Chris Igwe's website:   www.igweinternational.com

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Anyone who has ever tried to raise money for a charitable cause or secure corporate sponsorships knows that it’s a lot easier said than done.

Most fund raisers aren’t aware of the volume of requests for funding even smaller companies get - never mind larger corporations. 

To successfully raise money, you need to know how  to stand out from a vast field of competitors.  This comes down to pitching the right companies - with the right pitch.

The question most fund raisers have is “how exactly do I do that”.

Meet Lori Zoss Kraska, a master revenue generation expert with over 22 years of success in landing corporate sponsorship support, fundraising, and marketing strategy. 

She’s the founder and CEO of Growth Owl, which empowers nonprofits, startups and associations with the tools need to achieve their funding goals.

In this episode you'll learn:

1. How to effectively communicate with corporate decision makers - and persuade them to fund your nonprofit.

2.How to craft impactful messages that resonate with corporate partners.

3. Unique approaches for generating corporate sponsorship funding to build a winning sponsorship strategy

USEFUL LINKS

Asianet Consultants website:  https://asianetconsultants.com

Connect with Lori Zoss Kraska:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorizoss/

Growth Owl's website:  https://thegrowthowl.com

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You have a good job.  You like the other people on your team.  Even your boss is pretty good - or maybe you are the boss.  But some how at the end of day you always feel drained.  It’s not that you’ve been working particularly hard, either.  Sometimes even in the middle of the day you feel like you have no energy. 

That’s how Chloe Thomas felt when she was running her successful marketing agency. 

And so she took bold action and to figure out what she could do to change that.

Welcome to Launch to Legendary, where we talk with people who have turned the ordinary into the extraordinary. 

Who have taken challenges and turned them into opportunities.

And who’ve created success in their own terms.

In this podcast you’ll hear about Chloe’s  journey. Her road to finding a career that plays to her strengths and energizes her. 

This is not simply story of changing jobs or industries.  It is about self discovery, trial and error and making your business and life better by understanding yourself better.

Along the way Chloe became a bestselling author, an international speaker and the host of two award winning podcasts -  eCommerce MasterPlan Podcast and the Keep Optimising Podcast.   And that’s only part of what she does.


Key Topics

How to work out what success looks like for you.

How to set goals that inspire you

Picking a role that enables you to enjoy what you do and not be exhausted by it.


CONNECT WITH CHLOE THOMAS

Podcasts/websites: eCommerce MasterPlan https://ecommercemasterplan.com/podcast

On iTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecommerce-masterplan/id1005744797

Keep Optimising   https://keepoptimising.com

On iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/hu/podcast/keep-optimising/id1522462412?uo=4&its

Social links:
twitter.com/chloethomasecom
twitter.com/ecommasterplan 
facebook.com/ecommercemasterplanpage 
uk.linkedin.com/in/chloethomasecommerce/ 
Instagram @ecommasterplan

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Host Jane Singer sits down with the inspirational Kenz Soliman, a successful business owner and mentor who has achieved legendary status through her remarkable journey. In this captivating conversation, Kenz shares valuable insights on being mentally strong, embracing personal growth, and overcoming self-doubt in the pursuit of success. 

 Kenz emphasizes the importance of being open to criticism, acknowledging that not everyone will appreciate our work. However, she encourages listeners to focus on connecting with the people who do appreciate it, as the views of others shouldn't define our worth. Instead, Kenz values personal growth as an essential part of the journey, considering it more significant than mere success or numbers. 

 As an overthinker herself, Kenz can relate to those who struggle with overanalyzing data and feeling overwhelmed. However, she finds motivation in the positive feedback and good comments she receives for her content. This encouragement inspires her to continue creating and going above and beyond. 

 Reflecting on her experience of trying new things, Kenz came to the realization that her current work is what she truly loves and excels at. To maintain focus, she prioritizes her essential work and ventures into other interests only when she has the time and energy. Kenz emphasizes the importance of not leaving what is working for something new and uncertain. 

 Kenz credits her resilience to the chance she took on herself, refusing to believe the false beliefs she was taught growing up. Her courses enabled her to talk about her journey with people-pleasing, leading her to do a TEDx talk — a remarkable achievement that few accomplish. Though she initially doubted her potential and sabotaged her results, confidence soon followed as positive reviews poured in for her courses. 

 However, Kenz admits to making mistakes while building her brand and having to start over multiple times. She also tried different methods of making money but eventually realized they didn't align with her true passion. Instead, she learned to focus on timeless principles rather than specific tools.

What You'll Learn

1. The value of finding and connecting with the people who appreciate one's work, rather than seeking validation from everyone

2. How to prioritize essential work and avoid the temptation of pursuing new interests that may divert energy and resources.

3. The importance of resilience and belief in oneself, even when faced with doubt and false beliefs ingrained from childhood.

4. The mindset shift necessary to embrace collaboration and overcome fears of being judged.

Connect with Kenz

Kenz's website:  https://www.herdigitalbusiness.dom

On LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenz-soliman/

On Udemy:  https://www.udemy.com/courses/search/?src=ukw&q=Kenz+Soliman

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In this episode of "A Seat at The Table," host Jane Singer welcomes guest Jonathan Porter, the founder and CEO of PorterLogic, a low code application platform specializing in supply chain technology. The episode focuses on achieving end-to-end visibility in the supply chain and utilizing data integration, scenario analysis, and customized solutions. 

 Jonathan discusses the digitization of supply chains over the past decade and the recognition of the value of data generated from these digital systems. Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents an opportunity to leverage this data for optimizing inventory and shipping processes. He emphasizes the importance of identifying pain points and selecting the right system or technology to address them, whether it's a point solution or a costly ERP. 

 Integration strategy is highlighted as crucial for effective communication between supply chain systems. Tools like middleware and native integration, as well as companies like Zapier, provide technologies for seamless integration and data connectivity. 

 The episode also touches on the impact of the global pandemic, which highlighted the importance of investing in the supply chain. Flexibility and agility are emphasized in modern business landscapes, and technology can aid in decision-making and scenario analysis. 

 Jonathan shares insights on demand forecasting, highlighting the challenges of relying solely on historical sales data and offering alternative methods like competitor analysis and scenario analysis to estimate demand. 

 The episode concludes with a discussion on the challenges and advantages of legacy players and start-ups in the supply chain technology industry. The ultimate goal is to digitize supply chains for better decision-making and efficiency, and Jonathan's company, PorterLogic, aims to provide operational systems that fill existing gaps in niche industries. 

 Overall, the episode delves into the advancements in supply chain technology, the importance of data integration, scenario analysis, and customizing solutions to improve supply chain operations.

Key Things You'll Learn:
1. The importance of leveraging data and artificial intelligence (AI) in optimizing supply chain operations. 

 2. Strategies for identifying and addressing pain points in supply chain management systems. 

 3. The significance of integration and connectivity between various supply chain systems for effective communication. 

 4. Insights into the advancements and challenges of AI technology in the supply chain industry. 

 5. Techniques for predicting customer demand and making informed strategic decisions based on scenario analysis and data integration.


USEFUL LINKS:

Asianet Consultants:  https://asianetconsultants.com

Connect with Jonathan Porter:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanpporter/

PorterLogic website:   porterlogic.com  

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Bruce Lee built his legend around his expertise in martial arts and his massive success in motion pictures.

However few see him as a mindset or business thought leader.

Turns out, there’s a lot of we can learn from Bruce Lee. 

This episode of A Seat at The Table features host Jane Singer and guest Thomas Lee discussing what every business can learn from Bruce Lee.

Thomas Lee's new book titled "The Bruce Lee Code", which explores Bruce Lee's mindset and business strategies.    Mr. Lee discusses how Bruce Lee was a brand before personal branding became common, and how his core philosophies can be utilized in business or personal life.

Throughout the discussion, the speakers highlight the importance of vision while being adaptable, intellectual curiosity for progress, opening oneself up to diversity, and collaborating with different socioeconomic groups.

They emphasize the value of simplicity in demonstrating innovation and sophistication, and draw parallels between Bruce Lee and Steve Jobs in terms of their approach to innovation.

The speakers also mention how Bruce Lee's ability to bring his visions to reality through energy, charisma, resilience, and innovation made him an X factor in achieving his goals.

1. Core philosophies of Bruce Lee that anyone could utilize - in business or personal life.

2. The key tactic that Bruce Lee and Steve Jobs had in common.

3.  How to maintain your vision, while being adaptable to circumstances

4.  Why we need to be aware of patterns - use them strategically.

USEFUL LINKS:

'The Bruce Lee Code' on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Bruce-Lee-Code-Mastered-Confidence-ebook/dp/B0BDKDBNRS

Connect with Thomas Lee:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-lee-09b8a03/

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