Linda Fisk is a multi-award-winning leader, keynote speaker, author, and university professor dedicated to amplifying and extending the success of other high-caliber business leaders. 

She is the CEO and Founder of LeadHERship Global, a community of unstoppable women enhancing their leadership blueprint and embracing their power to be the best version of themselves- in work and life. 

Linda has a Ph.D. and M.A. in Clinical Psychology. She has written extensively on the subjects of social comparison, depression and anxiety, subjective well-being, and personality theory, with a focus on relating scientific research to commonly understood concepts. 

Currently, Linda is interested in influence, persuasion, and negotiation psychology.

In our interview today, Linda and I discuss and share tips on driving profitability in your business, alongside great market listening techniques. 

Key takeaways

• Why companies need to keep track, measure, and report on profitability. 
• Pricing your products and services based on current market insights. 
• Finding out what differentiates your organization from other competitors. 
• Redesigning your business as a means of earning higher profits. 
• How to identify and work with other companies as a means of providing/obtaining referrals. 

Connect with Linda

Website - https://leadhershipglobal.com/   

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindafisk/   

Twitter - https://twitter.com/fisk_linda  

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leadhershipglobal/  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/linda.fisk  

Learn more about Project Genetics at https://projectgenetics.com

Peter Nieves serves as Chief Commercial Officer for WIN Fertility. 

He is responsible for products and clients, including setting and executing WINFertility’s commercial strategy, initiatives, and earnings growth. 

Peter has 27 years of experience building businesses in employer consulting, population health management, and virtual care services. 

His experiences include P&L management, business planning, partnership development, acquisition optimization, client growth, leadership, building and mentoring high-performing teams, and data analytics and digital enhancements to operations and member experience.

On the show today, Peter and I discuss why compensation and benefits are vital tools in managing today’s workforce. 

Key Takeaways. 

• Strategies for attracting and retaining a diverse workforce via employee benefits. 
• WIN Fertility’s policies. Offering unlimited time off, fertility benefits, and adoption options have benefited the organization’s management. 
• Why working from home is just as beneficial and productive as working in an office. 
• The impact of offering virtual support as a way of taking care of your employees. 
• How family building programs lead to a happier and more productive workforce. 

Connect with Peter

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-n-nieves-0906575/ 

Website - https://www.winfertility.com/ 

Learn more about Project Genetics at https://projectgenetics.com 

Noa Gafni is the Executive Director of the Rutgers Institute for Corporate Social Innovation and a Social Innovation Fellow at the University of Cambridge. 

She began her career as an entrepreneur, founding a social network for women in 2005. 

After completing her MBA, Noa joined the World Economic Forum as a Global Leadership Fellow and the Head of Communications for the Global Shapers Community. Shortly after leaving the World Economic Forum, Noa launched Impact Squared, which works with social causes to elevate their message, motivate people to act, and evaluate their impact.

Noa is passionate about the intersection between social impact and diversity, equity, & inclusion (which she calls inclusive impact).

Today’s show delves into how organizations can become more inclusive in their hiring process, alongside the numerous benefits of embracing diversity.

Key Takeaways

• What’s next for diversity, equity, and inclusion?
• Is there a real skills gap, or are we judging individuals based on subjective standards?
• How lack of diversity impacts company growth and employee culture.
• The value proposition for reducing our reliance on “shortcuts” like tapping our networks.

Connect with Noa

Website - https://ricsi.business.rutgers.edu/ 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/noagafni/ 

Twitter - https://twitter.com/noagafni 

Learn more about Project Genetics at https://projectgenetics.com 

Land Bridgers has over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, and serves as the CEO of Integrated Financial Group (IFG). 

Land is passionate about empowering independent financial advisors to impact their clients in a positive way, and does this by ensuring that the advisors of IFG have the resources, tools, and time to focus on what matters most: their clients. 

With the goal of each advisor to reach their full potential in mind, Land finds fulfillment in seeing IFG’s advisors hit their goals and targets.

On today's show, we discuss succession planning, and how organisations can start looking into grooming its potential successors.

Key Takeaways; 

• Organizational continuity and the importance of having a strong succession plan in place. 
• How having a clear vision, strong corporate culture, and business plan can help in grooming future leaders. 
• How to properly outsource talent from outside. 
• Including documentation, mentoring, and training as part and parcel of your succession planning. 

Connect with Land Bridgers

Website - https://integrated-financial-group.com/ 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/landbridgers 

Email - [email protected] 

Learn more about Project Genetics at https://projectgenetics.com 

Our most recent podcast episode is a bit of a memorial to a wonderful spirit who joined the show to share his hard-earned wisdom with us and has since passed on. Jack Killion had a tremendous background as an entrepreneur, growth strategist, educator, and coach. His experiences included education at Yale and MIT, global business experience, and even visiting the White House 3x and meeting president Jimmy Carter face-to-face.

In this episode, we discuss several subjects, with the most vital takeaways being our discussions around business models, revenue diversification, and knowing when it’s time to pivot.

Key Takeaways:

• The importance of diversifying revenue to maintain long-term viability.
• Why finding the right business model and building a solid team are essential to profitability and longevity.
• How networking impacts business by generating feedback and positive relationships.
• In any organization, there are a small number of “difference makers” who make the most significant impact.

Relevant Links:

Website: https://www.street-smartentrepreneurs.com

Book: https://www.street-smartentrepreneurs.com/jacks-book 

Learn more about Project Genetics at https://projectgenetics.com/ 

Douglas K. Chia is the sole owner and President of Soundboard Governance LLC and a Fellow at the Rutgers Center for Corporate Law and Governance.   

Mr. Chia was previously Executive Director of The Conference Board ESG Center and continues to contribute to The Conference Board as a Senior Fellow.  

He is also a Fellow at the Aspen Institute Business & Society Program, Advisor to Foresight BoardOps, and Advisory Board Member of the ESG Professionals Network and PracticalESG.com.

Tune into today’s episode as Mr. Chia and I talk about the different role(s) that a board can play in ensuring the success and growth of corporate governance. 

Key takeaways:

• Why board members should interact and communicate more with lower-ranked employees. 
• The role of a board in administering and overseeing organizational change. 
• The importance of verifying information that is sourced from management. 
• Personnel and resource management. Why CEOs that are sourced and promoted from within an organization tend to perform well. 

Connect with Mr. Chia

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchia/ 

Website - https://www.soundboardgovernance.com/ 

Twitter - https://twitter.com/dougchia 

Learn more about Project Genetics at https://projectgenetics.com/

Carine Schneider is the President of AST Private Company Solutions, which focuses on developing technology and services solutions for private companies worldwide. 

She’s a thought leader in the financial services industry, previously serving as CEO for several successful companies, was named one of the 100 most Influential Women in Silicon Valley, was recognized in "Women to Watch" by Brown Brothers Harriman, and is a Fellow of Global Equity.  

She is an expert who can speak on the private market/equity, capable management, the future of fintech, financial literacy, the gender equity gap, and more.

On the podcast, today, Carine and I discuss the link between blockchain technology & business corporations, alongside how finance is inventing new ways to make blockchain technology more useful and reliable in business. 

Key takeaways from our interview. 

• How digital records are managed using blockchain technology. 
• How we can impact consumer buying habits through the provision of more information.
• Long-term business strategies that are structured alongside blockchain technology. 

Connect with Carine.  

Website - https://www.astfinancial.com/

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carineschneider/ 

Twitter - https://twitter.com/carineschneider 

Learn more about Project Genetics: https://projectgenetics.com/

Esther Aguilera is President and CEO of the Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA), which convenes Latino directors and executives at the highest levels of corporate leadership.

She’s a proven leader who brings a 30-year record of successfully executing strategic business plans to drive organizational effectiveness, growth, and impact. 

In her current role, she influences some of the most powerful companies by bringing together accomplished executives at the pinnacle of corporate governance to advance diversity in the boardroom.  

In our interview today, Esther and I discussed diversity and why having a diverse board can lead to better decision-making and overall company growth. 

Key takeaways from our interview:

• Diverse boards provide diverse perspectives that can help companies thrive
• Qualifications for board membership involves specific educational focus areas, including P&L leadership 
• Why boards should reflect their employee and customer base as well as adapt to future demographic trends

Relevant Links:

Website: https://latinocorporatedirectors.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-aguilera-lcda/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClqCZ6TV0k7gUtgMS0kTQ0w 

Learn more about Project Genetics at https://projectgenetics.com

Jake Jacobs has spent 35 years consulting leaders of diverse industries including technology, hospitality, entertainment, and finance. Having worked with 96 organizations from small nonprofits to Fortune 50 enterprises, he has implemented numerous change initiatives from culture change, mergers and acquisitions, and leadership transitions.​​

In this interview, we discuss the challenges companies face when navigating change initiatives and strategies to lead sustainable change management implementations.

Connect with Jake

• Website - www.jakejacobsconsulting.com
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertjakejacobs/

Connect with Jana at Project Genetics

• Website - https://projectgenetics.com/

Stephen Kohler, is an intuitive founder and CEO. He is a university of Chicago MBA trained executive with P&L experience who led global marketing and strategy departments for several blue chip & industry leading brands such as Weber, Kraft, and Shure.

Stephen founded Audira to help people find clarity, direction and purpose in their work. He talks about Audira and discusses why they believe the most powerful foundational leadership skill is listening.

Key Takeaways from today’s interview. 

• How the pandemic has shed light on why it’s important for organizations to truly listen to their employees. 
• Embracing the digital culture of working from anywhere.
• Why it’s important for organizations to be clear on what they stand for and believe in. 
• Employee engagement, and how involving employees in decision making will help retain great talent. 

Connect with Stephen

Website - https://audiralabs.com/ 

Personal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-kohler-989010a/ 

Company LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/audiralabs 

Twitter - https://twitter.com/audiralabs  

Learn more about Project Genetics: https://projectgenetics.com/