Ev Industry Growth

Get Vertical! Growing with Sales for Success

Buying behavior has shifted dramatically. Today’s B2B customers do most of their research before ever speaking with a salesperson. In fact, 61% of B2B buyers say they prefer a rep-free buying experience, according to a 2025 Gartner survey. At the same time, U.S. retail e-commerce sales exceeded $1.192 trillion in 2024. Growth still depends…

Why the Best Careers Are Designed Like Resilient Supply Chains

What do supply chains and community have in common? They both deliver value—when managed with purpose. At their best, they show how intentional systems, meaningful connections, and consistent action turn effort into lasting professional growth. This week on Professional Quotient, listeners hear from Nathan Chaney, founder of Supply Chaney, whose insights bridge the mechanics…

Busting Imposter Syndrome Through Presence, Community, and the Power of Delegation

Many of us know the feeling: you rack up accomplishments, hit the milestones you once dreamed of, and still there’s a quiet voice asking, “Am I really good enough?” Imposter syndrome has a way of showing up even in our strongest moments, often right when we’re stepping into new opportunities or chapters of growth. And…

Young, Ambitious, and Authentic: How to Build Genuine Connections that Drive Career Growth

For many professionals—especially those early in their careers—landing the right opportunity often comes down to more than just qualifications. Research shows that nearly 80 percent of available positions aren’t advertised publicly, meaning personal connections play a major role in how positions get filled. Still, figuring out how to build those connections in an intentional and…

How Self-Awareness Boosts Leadership, Improves Decision-Making, and Fuels Career Growth

In a world that increasingly values emotional intelligence, the link between self-awareness and professional success has never been more crucial. As conversations around inclusion broaden to recognize different cognitive styles and lived experiences, professionals who understand their own strengths, motivations, and ways of processing the world are better equipped to adapt, lead, and grow….

Lights, Camera, Action

The Purpose Factory Event 2025 emerges at a moment when organizations are being challenged to redefine what success really means. Beyond profits and projections, the gathering champions a model of growth that intertwines cultural impact with strategic vision. It’s a forum where companies explore how values can be engineered into operations, not just marketed in…

What I Hate About Purpose Factory

Growth in business rarely comes from easy conversations. The most transformative insights often surface when leaders are forced to sit with uncomfortable questions—the kind that strip away polished answers and demand real reflection. These moments, though unsettling, act as a crucible where clarity and focus are forged. While it’s tempting to avoid them, the discipline…

Learning Out Loud with Belief, Courage, and the Power of Yes

In a world where workplace disengagement is on the rise, with global employee engagement falling to just 21% in 2024, leaders and teams are increasingly seeking meaning, connection, and growth in their work. Amid this shift, professionals are asking deeper questions about purpose and fulfillment, both individually and collectively. That’s exactly where Paul Plamondon’s…

The Measured Mindset: How Mentorship, Curiosity, and Listening Drive Professional Advancement and Growth

Not every path into analytics starts with code and spreadsheets. For some, it begins with curiosity, adaptability, mentorship, and a willingness to learn something entirely new. That’s the case for Mayank Malviya, whose journey from a humanities education in India to a career in U.S.-based market research reveals how initiative and mentorship can accelerate…

Workplace Visibility Builds Careers and Communities Through Trust, Recognition, and Shared Growth

What if the most powerful way to grow your career isn’t by perfecting your pitch, but by telling your story? In this episode of Professional Quotient: Conversations that Build Equity, host Jason Winningham welcomes Hunter Lopatin, the Director of MarketScale, to explore the real value of visibility and voice in the workplace. The discussion…

The Person that Doesn’t Belong Here

As business culture shifts toward more intentional leadership, professionals are seeking communities where they truly belong—spaces that go beyond traditional coaching. Purpose Factory stands out by offering a peer environment built on challenge, growth, and accountability. Founder and Mentor Donald J. Glacy explains that Purpose Factory is for leaders who are still seeking—those who approach…

Taming the Inner Critic to Fuel Career Growth: Crush Doubt, Build Confidence

In this episode of Professional Quotient: Conversations That Build Equity, host Jason Winningham speaks with Mike O’Hora, a former Marine turned learning executive, now the founder of Semper Mind. With a career spanning sales, HR, and talent development, Mike brings a unique blend of resilience, humility, and wisdom to this powerful conversation about career…

Reclaiming Your Voice Is a Leadership Move That Grows Professional Equity

In the very first episode of PQ: Conversations That Build Equity, host Jason Winningham , the CEO and Founder of Professional Quotient, shares his inspiring journey, applauding the transformative power of ‘Professional Quotient’ or PQ. This podcast series aims to explore the concept of PQ, defined as a sum of one’s professional equity, encompassing…

Fairway Feed: Philadelphia PGA Section Showcases Growth at 2025 PGA Show

Regional golf leaders demonstrate how localized professional development and grassroots initiatives drive sustainable growth across the sport

How AV Integrators Can Face the Challenge of Scaling Their Services

Growing demand for AV integration services is straining profitability as integrators struggle to scale operations efficiently

Why Shows like E4 are Critical for the Pro AV Industry

Industry professionals rely on live demonstrations and vendor connections to navigate the rapidly evolving audiovisual technology landscape

Introducing the While You Were Working Podcast

Business leaders gain actionable insights on market trends and growth strategies while managing their demanding daily responsibilities

Embracing Inclusivity: Roland Bernier’s Inspiring Leadership at Rentex Boston

A warehouse manager finds professional growth and belonging in a workplace that prioritizes family values and inclusive leadership practices

The Electric Vehicle Industry Needs Rural-Friendly Models for Widespread Adoption or Risk Missing Out on Full Market Potential

Rural drivers could hold the key to unlocking the EV market's next major growth phase

AAHOA 2024 Day 2

Digital tools are enabling independent hoteliers to shift focus from operational survival to competing on strategy

More than Just Cars, a Movement

The shift to electric transportation is reshaping industries, creating jobs, and uniting communities around a cleaner future

The Key Difference Between Working ON vs. IN Your Business

Most leaders get trapped in daily operations when they should be building the future of their company