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Last week, our guest was a senior learning, talent, and organizational development executive with 5 years of experience across healthcare, retail, financial services, fintech, and PR. Ann Marie Morris brings deep expertise in leadership development, talent strategy, organizational transformation, and enterprise learning.She is a sought-after speaker who has delivered keynote presentations on onboarding, vendor management, and maintaining high engagement. In this episode, Ann Marie Morris shares some insights into what it takes to help leaders find their voice and lead through change.If you missed it, be sure to watch the episode!For previous episodes of The CEO Series, please visit    / strategyfocusedgroup  #SFGTheCEOSeries #Leadership

Last week, we sat down with Martha I. Finney, an author, co-author, and ghostwriter of 30 books on leadership and career management. Her focus throughout her career is building and promoting the positive body of knowledge around what it takes to build flourishing, meaningful careers inside healthy corporate cultures.She has been published by Simon & Schuster; FT Press; Amacom (now HarperCollins); Wiley; among others. Her most recent book, Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It, which she wrote with WD-40 Chairman Emeritus Garry Ridge, is a USA Today Bestseller.In this episode, Martha shares inspiring insights from her journey as a CIA daughter to confidante to the C-Suite. If you missed it, be sure to catch the full episode!To explore more conversations with remarkable leaders, visit   / strategyfocusedgroup 

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Last week, we sat down with a purpose-driven founder, board member, advisor, and educator. Garry Ridge, chairman Emeritus of WD-40 Company, with more than 35 years of global business experience. During his leadership at WD-40 Company, he built one of the world’s most trusted brands by creating a culture anchored in belonging, learning, and servant leadership.A USA Today bestselling author, Garry wrote Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It: Learning Moments from an Everyday CEO and co-authored Helping People Win at Work with Ken Blanchard. He also contributed to Work is Love Made Visible by Marshall Goldsmith and Frances Hesselbein.In this episode, Garry shares inspiring insights from his journey as a traveling salesman to CEO of WD-40. If you missed it, be sure to catch the full episode!To explore more conversations with remarkable leaders, visit    / strategyfocusedgroup

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Last week Friday, we sat down with Dr. Riad Al Chami, an Assistant Professor of Marketing and MBA Program Director at the American University in the Emirates, and an incoming Adjunct Assistant Professor at RIT Dubai.

Beyond the classroom, Dr. Al Chami has spent over a decade moving between academia and industry — consulting for brands including Majid Al Futtaim, Shein, Sephora, BFL Group, Philips, and Unilever on branding, communication strategy, and purpose-driven campaigns, and advising on strategic communication during high-stakes public and political transitions.

In this episode, Dr. Riad shares inspiring insights from his journey as a marketing scholar to becoming an architect of tomorrow's business leaders.

Join us this Friday for another powerful episode of The CEO Series.

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Last week, we sat down with Dr. Curtis Odom, an Executive Professor of Management and Organizational Development at Northeastern University’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business.25 years of Fortune 100 senior leadership experience ground his teaching in the judgment demands of executive practice, and his doctoral research at Pepperdine University shaped that practitioner knowledge into experience-driven frameworks rigorous enough to withstand scholarly scrutiny.In this episode, Dr. Curtis shares some great and inspiring insights from his journey with us.

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Last week Friday, we sat down with Michelle Cirocco, CEO of Televerde Foundation.Michelle’s leadership journey began inside an Arizona prison. From there, she went on to build a remarkable career in corporate leadership, earn her MBA, and become a passionate advocate for second chances and the power of human potential.Today, Michelle leads Televerde Foundation, helping women returning from incarceration access the support, career opportunities, and resources they need to build stable and independent lives. She also helped bring TEDxPerryvilleCorrectional, the first TEDx event held inside an Arizona prison, to life.In this episode, Michelle shares her inspiring journey from cellblock to the C-suite.It’s a conversation about second chances, purpose, resilience, leadership, and the power of believing that a person’s past does not have to define their future.Join us this Friday for another powerful episode of The CEO Series.To explore more conversations with remarkable leaders, visit    / strategyfocusedgroup

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Last week, we were excited to welcome Lasherelle Morgan, SVP, Legal AI Innovation & Acceleration at NBCUniversal, for another thought-provoking conversation.With more than two decades of experience advising global media and Fortune 500 technology companies, including Madison Square Garden, Audible, and HBO, Lasherelle has helped shape the future of media by negotiating complex content and innovation deals while building legal frameworks that bring together technology, creativity, and business.In this episode, Lasherelle shares her journey from navigating the fine print of complex legal agreements to leading AI innovation at one of the world's leading media companies. She'll also offer insights into leadership, embracing change, and staying ahead in an era of rapid technological transformation.Join us this Friday for another inspiring conversation about leadership, innovation, and the stories behind the titles.If you've missed previous episodes of The CEO Series, you can catch up anytime at    / strategyfocusedgroup  .

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Last week, we sat down with Walter D. Greason, Professor and Dewitt Wallace Endowed Chair, for another inspiring conversation.For more than 30 years, Walter has dedicated his work to exploring history, culture, and community development. His research and leadership have focused on connecting historical understanding with practical strategies that help shape stronger social institutions and create meaningful impact.In this episode, Walter shares insights from his journey, the importance of understanding our history, and how innovative thinking can help create positive change in our communities.Join us this Friday for another conversation about purpose, leadership, and making a difference where it matters most.

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Last week, we sat down with Ebony Young, Founder of Well NYC, for another inspiring conversation.With more than 25 years of experience spanning the nonprofit, corporate, and government sectors, Ebony has dedicated her career to creating impact in communities. Her journey includes executive leadership roles with the City of New York, YMCA of Greater New York, TF Cornerstone, and initiatives focused on incarceration reform and supporting Black entrepreneurs.In this episode, Ebony shares her journey from Borough Hall to the community front line, the experiences, lessons, and moments that shaped her path as a leader.If you missed it, be sure to watch the episode!If you’ve missed any previous episodes of The CEO Series, you can catch up anytime at

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Last Friday, we were excited to welcome Celeste Warren, Founder of Celeste Warren Consulting LLC.

A visionary leader with an impressive 28-year career at a global Fortune 100 company, Celeste rose to the role of Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer. During her decade leading the Global Diversity & Inclusion Center of Excellence, she spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives that fostered more inclusive and equitable workplaces while setting new standards across the industry.

In this episode, Celeste shares her perspective on the truth about equity and why everyone benefits when we get it right.

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