Tim Leatherman's first product spec was five words on a scrap of paper: add pliers to pocket knife. It took eight years in a garage and a $12,000 order from Cabela's to turn that note into a company. Today Leatherman employs more than 500 people in Portland, Oregon and sells in over 70 countries.
In this episode, Tim talks with Anthony Taylor about the catal ... Show More
Oct 16
Michael Dell Put a Glass Wall Between Himself and His COO. Here's Why It Worked
Nate Bennett has spent twenty years studying the COO role. His book Riding Shotgun: The Role of the COO, co-written with Stephen Miles, is now in its third edition from Stanford Business Books. In this conversation: why the right question is what makes a great CEO and COO pair, n ... Show More
26m 31s
Oct 7
How to Scale a Service Business to 2,500 People | Jim Weiss | Strategy & Leadership Podcast
Jim Weiss built Real Chemistry from one person to 2,500 employees by refusing to do marketing work that didn't move a number the client's CEO cared about. Media impressions were never the measure. Patients on therapy, revenue and stock price were. Jim is the founder and chairman ... Show More
25m 52s
Dec 2024
From Navy Officer to CEO: When Military Discipline Meets Business Strategy
<p class="MsoNormal">In this episode, Aaron Sheeks, CEO of PureCars, shares actionable insights on strategic growth, leadership, and data-driven marketing. Learn how to build a thriving culture, align your team's efforts with ambitious goals, and leverage customer data to revolut ... Show More
45m 5s
Oct 2024
How To Scale Your Business in 2025
<p>In today's episode of the podcast, I'm sharing a conversation between myself & the CEO of Carta, Henry Ward. We discuss leadership, the struggles of middle management, and how to be more efficient with your time in the workplace. Business owners and leaders, especially th ... Show More
39m 19s
<p dir="ltr">Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 521, an interview with the author of <em>Essential: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shifts are Creating a New Human Powered Leadership,</em> Dr. Christie Smith.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, C ... Show More
