Learning to Fall Down (wsg Bob McClure)
You, Me, and Your Top Three
Host speaks with , a founder and leader at , about bravery, learning from failure, and Bob’s own non-traditional path to leadership. Bob shares his “Top 3”: , his business partner and brother, who helps him diversify his thoughts and actions; his parents, whose entrepreneurial spirits encouraged him to take risks and adventure; his wife, Natalie, who reminds him that the most precious resource is time; and his informal CEO group, who act as an advisory board. And you have to hear what Bob says about listening more than you talk. . SHOW HIGHLIGHTS During this episode: (0:00) Introduction...
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The AI Consumer Is Coming (WSG Jeff Greenfield)
You, Me, and Your Top Three
Host speaks with guest , an expert in Full Funnel Marketing Analytics and Founder/CEO of , about the consumerization of AI and how to ensure your marketing dollars drive ROI. Jeff shares his “Top 3”: his wife, Cheryl, who has taught him that the hardest part is showing up; , who is driving more and more value, almost seeing around corners with his career-long perspective; and Houdini, who taught him that 90% of success is in managing the setup, not the trick itself. And you have to hear what Jeff says about analyzing your dreams. . SHOW HIGHLIGHTS During this episode: (0:00) Introduction...
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Finding Opportunities in the Problems (WSG Jordi Lombarte)
You, Me, and Your Top Three
Host and guest , EVP & Senior Technical Advisor at , together discuss how leaders must envision disruptive potential. Jordi shares his “Top 3”: Jose, who took a chance on Jordi and taught him how to remove emotion from big decisions; , his first hire and an expert in stakeholder management; and , who is able to share brutal facts and face things head-on. And you have to hear what Jordi says about adding value reflection. . SHOW HIGHLIGHTS During this episode: (0:00) Introduction (1:13) The First Mile of Transformation (5:34) Meet Jordi Lombarte The “Top Three”: (11:05) Jose...
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Building & Blurring the Bridge (WSG Todd Loiselle)
You, Me, and Your Top Three
Host and guest , CIO of , sit down to discuss blurring the bridge between technology and market value. Todd shares his “Top 3”: Mary McLive, his first grade teacher who taught him to be empathetic and how to activate his super power; , his former colleague at PwC, who taught him how to be a man with a life and career; former CIO of Mastronardi and Colony Hardware, , who taught him that fear mongering was not necessary to be a CIO and that he needed to network; and Executive Strategic Coach , who taught him to shift his perspective. And you have to hear what Todd says about vision...
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Leading Through Reflection (WSG Gina Thorsen)
You, Me, and Your Top Three
Host and guest , CEO of and the brand, sit down to discuss the power of reflection. Gina shares her “Top 3”: her father and former Stormy Kromer CEO, , who taught her how to be plucky; , who helped her learn to asynchronously reflect; and , a fellow small business owner and peer with whom she can reflect and mutually relate. And you have to hear what she says about closing the book on your week. . SHOW HIGHLIGHTS During this episode: (0:00) Introduction (1:01) Seeing the forest through the trees (4:28) Meet Gina Thorsen The “Top Three”: (7:25) Gina’s father and former Stormy...
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Proving Them Right (WSG Jared Rosenthal)
You, Me, and Your Top Three
Host is joined by , an entrepreneurial leader who has journeyed through both the not-for-profit and for-profit worlds. Together, they discuss a formula for driving team performance and how the rise of AI might change this strategy. Jared also shares his “Top 3”: MT, who taught him to give people a chance; Anthony Petecca, who helps him skip-level and “talk to the people”; and his family, who taught him to own his business to own his life. And you have to hear what he says about being yourself to drive authentic leadership. . SHOW HIGHLIGHTS During this episode: (0:00) Introduction...
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Bending the Rules (WSG Judy Asher)
You, Me, and Your Top Three
Host speaks with , President of the (MCWT) and Corporate “Rule Bender”, about the relationship between disruption and innovation, and the common thread of shifting rules. Judy also shares her “Top 3”: and , who embody authenticity; and , who demonstrate resilience; and , who inspire her. And you have to hear her suggestion about centering yourself. . SHOW HIGHLIGHTS During this episode: (0:00) Introduction (1:03) Disruption and the shifting gameboard (3:35) Aggressive transformation (4:47) Meet Judy Asher The “Top Three”: (11:36) Alan Mulally and Lesley Ma: Embody authenticity...
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Act Like a Child (A Solocast with Gregg Garrett)
You, Me, and Your Top Three
Want to unlock innovation? Start by rediscovering your inner child! In this solocast, host and CGS Advisors CEO, , urges you to embrace curiosity, imagination, and experimentation in the workplace. He explores the power of asking "why," the magic of hands-on creation, and the freedom found in breaking the routine. . SHOW HIGHLIGHTS During this episode: (0:00) Introduction (1:55) Acting like a child (3:26) Child-like wonder in the workplace (7:30) Practical application (10:35) Inner child challenge . LINKS AND RESOURCES Gregg Garrett: | | CGS Advisors: | Competing in the Connecting World: ...
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Amplifying the Voice of the Silent (WSG Jacob Zuppke)
You, Me, and Your Top Three
Host speaks to , President and CEO of , about how product-in-use data can become a meaningful voice for a product’s user – human or non-human – as well as Jacob’s career ascent as a Specialist Generalist. Jacob also shares his “Top 3”: Whisker founder , who has bravely allowed him to lead; , who problem-solves with him while burning the midnight oil; and his entire Whisker leadership team, who leads with humility and leans on one another. And you have to hear what he says about “going deep”. . SHOW HIGHLIGHTS During this episode: (0:00) Introduction (1:11) Product-in-use data...
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Working Without Jobs (A Solocast with Gregg Garrett)
You, Me, and Your Top Three
Join , host and CEO, for a solocast where he explores the topic of working without jobs. Gregg discusses managing AI agents, motivating a team to rely on AI-enabled tools, and contemplating the possibility of being led by an “AI Overlord”. Tune in to discover how organizations can adapt and thrive in this new world of work. . SHOW HIGHLIGHTS During this episode: (0:00) Introduction (0:50) Work metamorphosis and leadership adaptation (2:43) Managing an AI workforce (7:12) Leading AI-reliant humans (9:44) AI leadership (12:46) Shaping the future of work . LINKS AND RESOURCES Gregg Garrett: ...
info_outlineHost Gregg Garrett is joined by James McFarlane, a parallel leader who is a global CIO by day and a two-sport coach by night. Together they discuss parallels in life. James also shares his “Top 3”: David Behen, who has impressed on him to “autograph your work with excellence”; Saby Sen, who has introduced methods to stay calm in the heat of business; and his late father, who instilled in him a deep work ethic to earn where he goes in life. And you have to hear what he says about “knowing a little about a lot” and improving communication.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(0:00) Introduction
(0:55) Overlap in life
(4:42) Meet James
The “Top Three”:
(7:21) David Behen: Impressed on him to “autograph your work with excellence”
(12:59) Saby Sen: Introduced methods to stay calm in the heat of business
(19:53) James’ late father: Instilled in him a deep work ethic to earn where he goes in life
Other Points of Interest:
(25:44) Data in the world of health and wellness solutions
(31:02) Current ERP project
(35:40) Parallels and borrowing techniques
You Have to Hear This:
(38:56) “Knowing a little about a lot” and improving communication
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James McFarlane: LinkedIn