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From Poverty to Pricing Power | Why Great Companies Undercharge

From Poverty to Pricing Power | Why Great Companies Undercharge

Casey Brown didn’t grow up thinking she would become an entrepreneur. She grew up in a blue-collar family where money was always tight — close enough to the edge that the fear of poverty shaped many of her early decisions. That fear led her into engineering, into corporate America, and eventually into a moment…

Mike McCalley·Apr 2, 2026
Personal Branding Now Drives B2B Success, Customer Trust, and Competitive Advantage

Personal Branding Now Drives B2B Success, Customer Trust, and Competitive Advantage

Personal branding has rapidly shifted from a “nice-to-have” to a strategic imperative in B2B marketing, reshaping how companies communicate, differentiate, and build trust. As industries evolve and professionals take on more dynamic, multi-stream careers, visibility and authenticity have become critical assets. Key findings from the Edelman + LinkedIn Thought Leadership Impact Report show that…

Ben Thomas·Dec 5, 2025
People-Centric HR in Practice: How Jen Schomer Turns Organizational Chaos into a Culture of Trust and Performance

People-Centric HR in Practice: How Jen Schomer Turns Organizational Chaos into a Culture of Trust and Performance

In today’s whiplash workplace—where startups scale fast, funding dries up faster, and employee expectations keep evolving—HR isn’t a back-office function anymore. The rise of fractional leadership, remote teams, and constant regulatory change has forced companies to rethink how they support people while still hitting business goals. Leaders are realizing that “culture issues” often trace…

Jason Winningham·Dec 2, 2025
Inside the Mind of an Innovator: How Marketing Leader Kim Lopez-Walters Blends Curiosity, Strategy, and Consumer Insight to Build Products People Love

Inside the Mind of an Innovator: How Marketing Leader Kim Lopez-Walters Blends Curiosity, Strategy, and Consumer Insight to Build Products People Love

In a business landscape where AI and automation are reshaping how brands understand consumers, the craft of human-centered innovation is becoming both rarer and more valuable. Companies are seeking leaders who blend strong analytical thinking with an interest in real human behavior, helping them make sense of new trends and create products that connect with…

suzy·Nov 26, 2025
Soft Skills, Real Impact: Rethinking What Makes Talent Stand Out with Client Success Executive Ben Brandon

Soft Skills, Real Impact: Rethinking What Makes Talent Stand Out with Client Success Executive Ben Brandon

Work feels different today. Conversations about AI, hybrid schedules, shifting career paths, and talent shortages aren’t just industry headlines—they’re shaping everyday decisions for workers and employers alike. As people rethink what they want from their careers and companies rethink what they need from their teams, one theme keeps rising to the surface: the skills that…

Vince Holland·Nov 26, 2025
The Secret to Smarter Hiring: Tapping Fractional Executives for the Right Expertise, Right When You Need It

The Secret to Smarter Hiring: Tapping Fractional Executives for the Right Expertise, Right When You Need It

The rise of the “fractional” executive—leaders who lend their expertise to multiple organizations on a part-time or project basis—marks a major shift in how top talent engages with growing companies. As businesses seek agility without sacrificing expertise, fractional roles are becoming a powerful alternative to full-time hires. In fact, a report found that temporary business…

suzy·Oct 10, 2025
Slice of Service, Glimpse of Soul: Turning Purpose Into Outcomes With Service Leadership

Slice of Service, Glimpse of Soul: Turning Purpose Into Outcomes With Service Leadership

Service is often measured in numbers, but numbers rarely tell the whole story. True service leadership demands outcomes that reflect transformation, not just tallies. As nonprofits face mounting pressure to prove lasting nonprofit impact, leaders are rethinking how to balance data with lived experience. Funders want results beyond attendance counts, and communities demand change…

Jason Winningham·Sep 30, 2025
Field Engineer to Industry Leader: Coty Fournier’s 35-Year Journey in Construction

Field Engineer to Industry Leader: Coty Fournier’s 35-Year Journey in Construction

Construction is an industry where experience is currency. For many in the field, career paths become case studies in adaptability, strategic growth, and cross-functional expertise. With the U.S. construction market experiencing both highs and lows, the demand for leaders who understand field realities as well as business strategies remains critical to the industry’s success…

Vince Holland·Aug 26, 2025
What Leading With Purpose Sounds Like

What Leading With Purpose Sounds Like

Leading with purpose is no longer a buzzword but a fundamental shift in how leaders define success. In today’s fast-moving organizations, purpose-driven leadership is about clarity—understanding the “why” behind every decision and holding that vision steady like a compass. It demands that leaders do more than set goals; they must align their teams’ aspirations with…

Business Services·Aug 1, 2025
LastPass Scott Wilder’s Take on Technology Disruption: Build Bold, Stay Curious

LastPass Scott Wilder’s Take on Technology Disruption: Build Bold, Stay Curious

Leaders who embrace curiosity and bold thinking are better positioned to navigate AI's trillion-dollar impact on their industries

Ron Stefanski·Apr 14, 2025
The Framework Series – Episode 3: Conversational Clarity

The Framework Series – Episode 3: Conversational Clarity

Teams that master the balance between honesty and inquiry unlock their ability to perform under pressure and resolve conflicts faster

Business Services·Feb 4, 2025
Women in Motorsports: How Female Executives Are Steering the Future of Racing (Ep. 1 with Cara Krstolic)

Women in Motorsports: How Female Executives Are Steering the Future of Racing (Ep. 1 with Cara Krstolic)

Female leaders are reshaping a male-dominated industry by driving innovation from the boardroom to the track

Ron Stefanski·Feb 3, 2025
Performance Coaching – Episode 3: Authenticity

Performance Coaching – Episode 3: Authenticity

Brands that fail to demonstrate genuine values risk losing customers willing to pay premium prices for authenticity

Rogue Marketing·Jan 28, 2025
RM Q4 2024 Wrap-Up

RM Q4 2024 Wrap-Up

The agency's year-end achievements underscore how thought leadership and community engagement drive competitive advantage in evolving markets

Business Services·Jan 28, 2025
Agility and Sustainability are Shaping the Future of Supply Chains

Agility and Sustainability are Shaping the Future of Supply Chains

Companies are redesigning their operations to balance responsiveness with environmental responsibility in an increasingly unpredictable landscape

Mike Bush·Sep 4, 2024
Mastering Digital Marketing: Insights from Dennis Yu and Braden Kelley

Mastering Digital Marketing: Insights from Dennis Yu and Braden Kelley

A thought leader reveals how finding your unique angle and contributing authentic expertise builds lasting credibility in digital marketing

James Kent·Aug 10, 2023
Mastering the Art of Interviewing High Authority Figures: Expert Tips and Techniques

Mastering the Art of Interviewing High Authority Figures: Expert Tips and Techniques

Authenticity and genuine connection matter far more than polished production when interviewing influential leaders

James Kent·Aug 9, 2023
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