Taking Stock

In this episode, Steve sits down with Clarkston's Sebastian Valencia to learn what it is that separates transformational leaders and their ability to set a visionary strategy for their respective organizations, and how these leaders get their organization to believe in the mission, align around a common purpose and vision, and ensure the right level of actionable goals and measures are disseminated throughout organizational functions.

Having a consumer first strategy is a perquisite for success for today's consumer products companies. In this episode of Taking Stock, Steve is joined by Sam Ruiz, a consultant and expert in the areas of Digital Marketing and Sustainability, and discusses the importance of consumer products companies keeping the consumer at the center of everything they do.

Clarkston Consulting Partner Steve Rosenstock is joined by Clarkston's Evan Shirley, an expert and thought leader in the area of Direct to Consumer (DTC). In part one of our Direct to Consumer series, Evan shares his perspectives on the strategic imperative for companies to adopt a more robust DTC strategy, and the opportunities a DTC strategy can potentially unlock for consumer products companies.

Clarkston Consulting Partner Steve Rosenstock is joined by Jessica Morris, expert in the area and topic of employee engagement, to discuss her perspectives on the strategic imperative of an engaged workforce and steps companies can take to drive greater engagement. We discuss the changing dynamics in today's society that impact engagement, the gig economy, remote workforces, and the power behind people analytics. 

Clarkston Consulting Partner Steve Rosenstock is joined by Brandon Miller, who heads Clarkston's Diversity Council, to discuss Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) in the workplace. Topics will include the historical evolution of D&I throughout corporate America, why some organizational leaders are missing the mark when it comes to D&I, and the business benefits for companies that adopt a more diverse and inclusive mindset throughout their organizations.