Sara chats with Carli Sidoti, brand and marketing leader at Buttoned Up Consulting, to explore the evolving landscape of marketing post-COVID and AI, the importance of strategic marketing, and how to effectively communicate and deliver feedback to clients.

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Business Bites is a production of MOD Network and Evergreen Podcasts.

On this week’s Research Revealed, Sara discusses a Harvard Business Review report which highlights that 54% of leaders believe that the CEO of an organization should be highly engaged in leadership development training programs. Active participation is not just symbolic – it greatly impacts the effectiveness and perception of the training programs within the organization. Sara shares specific steps that CEOs can take in championing current initiatives and improve their effectiveness.

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Sara interviews Blake, VP of client engagement at a staffing and recruiting company. Blake and Sara explore the nuances of how context, tone, and the relationship between individuals can shape the experience of giving or receiving feedback. Blake shares his insights into crafting meaningful, actionable feedback and creating a culture of open communication in your team.

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Can I Offer You Some Feedback? is a production of MOD Network and Evergreen Podcasts.

Sara covers the balanced scorecard, a powerful performance measurement and strategic management tool, on this week’s episode of Business Bites! Sara explains how the balanced scorecard can translate an organization’s vision and strategy into a set of measures – making it clear how to align business activities with strategic goals. 

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This week, Sara is joined by Sophia, CEO of Illuminate You Coaching. Sara and Sophia explore the evolving landscape of leadership, the importance of psychological safety, and the myths surrounding inclusive leadership. Discover actionable insights and best practices for fostering a growth mindset and empowering teams.

Sophia is the author of The G.A.M.E. of Life: Illuminated Leadership, Fulfilled Life and contributing author for Leadership Unscripted, the Real, Raw, and Remarkable Stories of Women Who Lead Boldly.

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Can I Offer You Some Feedback? is a production of MOD Network and Evergreen Podcasts.

In this week’s Research Revealed, Sara draws insights from a Harvard Business Review global leadership development study and discusses why empathy, active listening and emotional intelligence are becoming crucial in the current work environment. This episode has actionable steps to cultivate these human centric skills within your organization and team to foster a more collaborative, inclusive, and resilient work environment.

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Genna, a senior manager at a nonprofit, joins Sara to explore the complexities of feedback in professional settings. They discuss emotional responses to feedback, the importance of intentionality, and Genna shares her perspective of what makes feedback meaningful!

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In this week’s Business Bite, Sara discusses the PDSA cycle – a powerful method for continuous improvement and problem-solving. Discover how this framework, developed by Dr. Walter Schuhart, can transform your business processes.

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In this episode, Sara interviews Carrie Aguilar, a coach and consultant specializing in tech startup sales strategy. Carrie shares her background in tech sales and her experience in managing and training sales teams. They discuss the challenges of remote work and the importance of trust but verify in managing sales teams. Carrie emphasizes the need for a sales strategy in startups and the importance of understanding the problem the product solves. They also discuss the importance of delivering honest feedback and the impact of having a deliberate sales strategy in a startup environment.

In this episode, Sara discusses the importance of leaders being able to embrace ambiguity and uncertainty in today's rapidly evolving business world. She shares three steps to foster this ability in organizations: developing agility and adaptability, fostering a culture of innovation and learning, and enhancing communication and transparency. Sara also provides questions for self-assessment and strategies to help teams navigate change and remain productive. By focusing on these steps, leaders can enhance their teams' capability to thrive in uncertain conditions and guide organizations through complexity.