KMB Talk

Serious Talk with a Sense of Humor. Host Kerry Michael Bennett interviews a variety of leaders on a wide variety of topics that matter.

This CEO Says Never Give Up. 05/10/2019

This CEO Says Never Give Up. Interview with Jeff Newgard, President and CEO at Bank of Idaho. /episode/index/show/kmbtalk/id/9729575

Opportunities & Opportunity Zones 05/02/2019

Opportunities & Opportunity Zones What is an opportunity zone? Who created them? What is their purpose? What exactly is the opportunity? /episode/index/show/kmbtalk/id/9628022

From Captive to Captain to CEO. 04/11/2019

From Captive to Captain to CEO. CEO and Chief Culture Consultant Daniella Young's story is anything but usual. She was born into a religious cult, escaped and came to America at 15 and served in one of the first mixed-gender combat zones as a US Army Captain. /episode/index/show/kmbtalk/id/9361760

At The Intersection of FinTECH & InsurTECH. 03/25/2019

At The Intersection of FinTECH & InsurTECH. Insuritas has reengineered insurance distribution in America by building a scalable platform that resides at the intersection of FinTECH and InsurTECH. Insuritas has built a complex, private labeled insurance agency platform in partnership with over 35 insurance carriers that offer a comprehensive set of insurance & risk management products through a white-labeled, digitally-optimized solution installed and managed by Insuritas /episode/index/show/kmbtalk/id/9139928

Suicide Prevention. What You Need To Know 03/12/2019

Suicide Prevention. What You Need To Know If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, PLEASE call 1-800-273-TALK. /episode/index/show/kmbtalk/id/8974739

Integrity In Leadership. Being A Dude. 03/08/2019

Integrity In Leadership. Being A Dude. SaaS company Dude Solutions' CEO Ed Roshitsh is quite the Dude! This ultra-endurance athlete and Author of leadership book "A Solid Handshake: Integrity Lessons For New Leaders" delivers a refreshing servant leader attitude delivered on a platter of humility. How does Ed approach leading a team of 650 dudes? Easy, replace lead with the word serve. What advice does Ed have for new and seasoned leaders? Learn...A lot...Do not stop learning. What about the role of integrity in leadership? Tune in to find out! /episode/index/show/kmbtalk/id/8935829

Lead From The Front. A Gold Star Mother's Story. 03/04/2019

Lead From The Front. A Gold Star Mother's Story. Army Captain Joseph Schultz embraced and demonstrated the leadership principle "Lead From The Front." On May 29, 2011 he was killed while riding in the lead HUMVEE while on patrol in Afghanistan. Hear from Captain Joseph House Foundation Executive Director Betsy Reed Schultz, Captain Joe's mother. In the wake of tragedy, Betsy is leading from the front. This interview should be a must-listen for us all. The question we should ask now, "how can we help?" /episode/index/show/kmbtalk/id/8876726

Higher Education Has Evolved. This Dean Knows How To Stay Relevant. 02/28/2019

Higher Education Has Evolved. This Dean Knows How To Stay Relevant. Interview with Dr. Timothy Bisping, Dean at Stephen F. Austin State University's Nelson Rusche College of Business. What is changing in higher education? Parents and students alike are asking about ROI. Hiring industries want to know who the candidate is beyond from the degree. Universities are facilitating student access to inspirational leaders like Skateboard legend Tony Hawk. The online education discussion is already 20 years old and neither online nor traditional Universities are immune to disruption. /episode/index/show/kmbtalk/id/8826617

Lead Versus Follow Your Heart: One Man's Take. 02/26/2019

Lead Versus Follow Your Heart: One Man's Take. Michael is here to help. Following decades of toxicity, Michael was able to realize the difference between following your heart versus leading your heart. You might not be comfortable hearing what Michael has to say, yet YOU may be the very person that needs to hear what Michael has to say. He is not afraid of tough conversations. Tune in to hear what this business minister is preaching about. Author of #helpone on LinkedIn, Michael has helped more people than he will give himself credit for. /episode/index/show/kmbtalk/id/8784080

Want To Really Promote Your Business? This Motocross Team Can Help! 02/21/2019

Want To Really Promote Your Business? This Motocross Team Can Help! With 11 AMA Titles Jeremy Albrecht knows what it takes to win. When Coy Gibbs began the Joe Gibbs Racing Motocross Team in 2008, he hired Jeremy to lead his start-up team. We caught up with Jeremy following JGR's competing in Supercross at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX, where 60,000 fans were in attendance. Jeremy discusses how the JGRMX business model differs from their peers and how their sponsors benefit from partnering with JGRMX with real examples of success stories. /episode/index/show/kmbtalk/id/8732861

Organizational Culture And Advice To Prevent Workplace Violence. 02/18/2019

Organizational Culture And Advice To Prevent Workplace Violence. Dr. Tanjia Coleman is an International Award Winning Researcher, Public Speaker, Leadership Development Strategist, Organizational Culture Expert and Diversity Champion with experience at Devry, Starbucks, Microsoft and Sears. We learn what Dr. Coleman has to say about the impact of organizational culture and Dr. Coleman provides recommendations for organizations that can prevent workplace violence. /episode/index/show/kmbtalk/id/8692727

Should Leaders Only Focus On Results? This Baseball Team Owner Says No! 02/14/2019

Should Leaders Only Focus On Results? This Baseball Team Owner Says No! From being a College Head Coach at 25 to being one of the youngest Baseball Team Owner in the West Coast League, what does Matt believe his roles most important focus should be? How do you lead a team and a business simultaneously? What responsibilities does a team and their players have in their community? Why do employers like recruiting from Matt's staff and former players? What advice does Matt have for people coming up? /episode/index/show/kmbtalk/id/8653715

How Important Is User Experience? Let's Find Out! 02/13/2019

How Important Is User Experience? Let's Find Out! KMB Talk welcomes Eugenia Gorkowa, Founder of EG Event Productions in Vancouver, British Columbia. Born in Russia and raised in Germany, Eugenia made a name for herself in Canada with over ten years engineering large scale events. Whether it was 50,000+ fans welcoming their favorite hockey team or 50,000+ fans watching AC/DC or Guns N' Roses, Eugenia was there. What caused Eugenia to leave large scale productions to begin her own event planning start-up? Tune in to find out! Music produced by AYD Beats /episode/index/show/kmbtalk/id/8624594

Want To Grow Your Business? This CEO Says Focus on Culture! 02/08/2019

Want To Grow Your Business? This CEO Says Focus on Culture! KMB Talk host Kerry Michael Bennett sits down with CEO Kelly Fox to discuss acquisitions, the impact of culture on performance, an organization's responsibilities to communities they serve and beyond. Do Building Supply leaders actually receive the most calls about gas? How real is fear among the employee ranks? These questions and many more are answered. /episode/index/show/kmbtalk/id/8576582

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