The Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving

Award-winning marketer and TEDx speaker, Leslie Zane, discusses tapping into the instinctive mind for brand growth. Topics include harnessing the unconscious mind in decision-making, utilizing visual triggers for branding, instinctive marketing in B2B, and reassessing traditional approaches to customer purchases.

Mike Maples Jr, co-founder of FLOODGATE, discusses pattern-breaking success in startups, challenging limiting beliefs, and identifying breakthrough opportunities. He explores the origin of great startup ideas, empowering inflections in startups, and the importance of living in the future for innovation.

In this episode, golf coach and entrepreneur Eric Corgorno shares his tips on growing a business and social media following. He transformed his business revenue from $80K to $1.5 million in less than 5 years and increased his followers to 500K+. Eric emphasizes consistency, quality content, and modeling success for YouTube, offering insights on content creation, equipment, and monetization strategies.

Author Finnian Kelly discusses Intentionality, blending science and spirituality for self-transformation. Topics include breathwork for leaders, beliefs in leadership, accessing the universal mind, and setting intentions for personal growth.

Dr. Rebecca Homkes discusses strategies for leading breakthrough growth in volatile times, emphasizing proactive choices and learning loops. She delves into navigating confirmation bias, strategy transitions, and finding passion in consulting. Tips for managing a busy schedule and promoting her book are also highlighted.

Payam Zamani, Unicorn Founder and CEO of One Planet Group, shares lessons from building a billion-dollar IPO, creating a 'people-first' culture. His journey from fleeing Iran to reacquiring AutoWeb is a story of resilience. The podcast covers challenges of starting a business in the early internet days, raising venture capital, and the importance of businesses beyond profit. Zamani's book 'Crossing the Desert' offers wisdom for navigating life's struggles with hope and guidance.

Professor of Finance at London Business School, Alex Edmans, discusses the importance of distinguishing trustworthy evidence from misinformation. Topics include navigating bias in decision-making, ethical business practices, critical thinking in relationships, media manipulation, cross-cultural management challenges, and executive decision-making mechanics.

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 458, featuring an interview with the CEO of Fireflies.ai, Krish Rameni. In this episode, Krish took us back to the early days of starting their company, Fireflies.ai, and how they stayed motivated despite the challenges. He shared valuable advice from the lessons he learned throughout his career that will be useful for individuals who are starting their careers or planning to transition into the world of startups. Krish Ramineni is the Co-Founder and CEO of Fireflies.ai, an AI meeting assistant that transcribes, summarizes, and analyzes meetings. Named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Krish graduated from UPenn. He was one of the youngest Product Managers at Microsoft, leading projects in customer voice and growth. He has guest lectured at Stanford on machine learning and holds patents in workflow automation. Krish is a thought leader in SaaS/AI and an active startup advisor. Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

Dr. Mark G. Shrime, author of 'Solving for Why,' discusses finding purpose, reflection, service, competing in American Ninja Warrior, time management, prioritizing deep work, book selection, and discovering personal purpose. The podcast provides insights on aligning actions with one's 'why' and promoting a purposeful life.

Author Paul Epstein shares insights on making better decisions faster by using the Hands Equation, integrating head and heart. He discusses strategies for leaders to enhance decision-making and team culture. Learn about effective communication of feedback, balancing mindset, authenticity, and actions for success, mastering morning routines, and balancing work and personal life for career success.