Business success is unachievable without the right people at your side and a healthy workplace culture where they can thrive. Therefore, leaders must know how to surround themselves with talented individuals and put into action the values they hold dear. Anthony Taylor chats with Andy Lansing, CEO of Levy, who shares the extraordinary journey of growing his ... Show More
Aug 20
Why Franchisees Quit the Idea, Not the Brand: Ex-Tropical Smoothie CEO Mike Rotondo
Most franchise CEOs chase the wrong number. Mike Rotondo — who's led Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Edible Arrangements, and Altitude Trampoline Parks, and now runs pet care franchise Skiptown — explains why the real measure of a healthy system isn't new franchise agreements, it's the " ... Show More
21m 31s
Aug 6
The Apple Store Architect on Hiring Baristas, Killing Commissions, and Inventing the Genius Bar
Ron Johnson built the Apple Store from scratch. He was also CEO of JCPenney and led the design-for-all era at Target. In this episode of the Strategy and Leadership Podcast, he walks Anthony Taylor through the specific counterintuitive bets that made Apple retail the most success ... Show More
25m 39s
Jul 30
How Tracy Nolan Led 24,000 People Through the Largest Telecom Merger in US History
What does it take to lead 24,000 people through the largest telecom merger in US history — during COVID — and come out the other side with a stronger team? In this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Anthony Taylor sits down with Tracy Nolan, SVP at Humana and board mem ... Show More
27m 19s
Dec 2021
323. 6 Key Behaviors of Building a Leadership-Based Company Culture with Marcel Schwantes
<p>Marcel Schwantes is an international speaker, executive coach, and syndicated columnist attracting more than 1.5 million readers per month to his thought leadership pieces. His work has been featured in Inc., Time, Forbes, Business Insider, Fast Company, CNBC, and more global ... Show More
46m 26s
Mar 2020
Be The Leadership Team Your Stakeholders Deserve
There are three ways to increase profit in business. More sales, higher prices, or lower costs. Each of those depend on leadership. Mike Lloyd shares some great insights and ideas about leadership. After 10 years as a professional photographer and educator, Mike took his knowledg ... Show More
43m 30s