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FIFA World Cup 2026 reshapes the pro AV landscape
The 2026 FIFA World Cup's unprecedented scale fuels growth in the pro AV industry, offering significant opportunities for installers and marketers.
Brother International Corporation Announces Top Management Changes
Kenji Kamei appointed as president, effective April 1, 2026, positioning the company for its next phase of growth across the Americas
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…
Leading Change from Within: The Power of Transformational Leadership
Leadership is being tested in real time. As organizations navigate AI adoption, remote work, and constant structural change, many leaders are discovering that strategy alone isn’t enough. That’s why transformational leadership is showing up as a critical differentiator—because people are asking deeper questions about purpose, trust, and what it really means to show up…
Solo Sailing Around the World Demands Reliable Communication, Sound Judgment, and a Respect for Risk
For most people, crossing an ocean by sail sits firmly in the realm of the dangerous and impractical. Doing it alone, on a small boat, means weeks without land, crew, or margin for error. While modern adventure is often designed to feel safe and predictable, solo ocean sailing offers none of that—only isolation, consequence,…
Crafted Journey How To: Mastering Sales Enablement in an AI-Driven Market
Sales enablement is having a moment—and for good reason. As organizations grow more global, product portfolios expand through acquisition, and AI tools flood the market, sales teams are under pressure to ramp faster, stay consistent, and sell smarter. Effective sales enablement can improve win rates and shorten sales cycles, yet many companies still struggle…
The Heart of the Lagoon: Andrew Elert on Icom Radios, Safety, and Tradition at Oshkosh’s Seaplane Base for AirVenture 2025
For one week each summer, the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh transforms a quiet stretch of private shoreline into the bustling Seaplane Base—a hidden gem where aviation meets water. Unlike the high-energy pace of the main airport grounds, the base offers a more relaxed, up-close experience with pilots and their aircraft, creating a unique connection between…
Coupa and UPS Showcase AI-Driven Innovation at Topgolf Atlanta Customer Event
Two industry leaders demonstrate how AI-native platforms are transforming supply chain operations in real time
Tokyo World Tour Highlights Coupa’s Role in the Next Era of Business Transformation
At a time when organizations face mounting pressure to balance efficiency with sustainability, Coupa’s Tokyo World Tour highlighted how technology is reshaping the very core of corporate strategy. By putting AI and future-ready spending models at the forefront, the event underscored a shift away from traditional cost-cutting toward intelligent, value-driven growth. In bringing together expert…
Building Community and Showcasing Innovation at Coupa’s Sydney World Tour
Coupa’s Sydney World Tour showcased more than just product updates—it revealed the power of community. Attendees from across Australia and New Zealand came together not only to explore Coupa’s latest AI-driven features but also to trade strategies for tackling shared supply chain challenges. Beyond the keynotes and customer spotlights, the event’s heartbeat was in the…
From Procurement to AI: Coupa’s London Stop Charts the Future of Business Agility
Digital transformation is forcing enterprises to rethink how procurement, finance, and supply chain intelligence work as one unified system
The Ethics of Innovation: How Nonprofits Can Harness AI Without Losing Their Mission
Nonprofit leaders discover how to adopt AI tools while keeping community impact at the center of every decision
Career Growth Is Nonlinear: Move Beyond the Ladder and Lead Your Career Journey with Authenticity and Well-Being
Career development no longer follows the predictable “ladder” of past decades. A 2024 Gallup analysis revealed that younger workers are increasingly disengaged from traditional career paths and instead seek purpose, flexibility, and balance in how they define success. Careers today move sideways, backward, and forward—more like a lattice than a ladder—requiring resilience, adaptability, and…
NuCalm Brainwave Modulation: The Drug-Free Solution for Stress, Sleep, Focus, and Recovery
Stress and poor sleep touch nearly everyone. A survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that 74% of Americans lose sleep from stress, 68% from anxiety, and 55% from depression. These disruptions weaken resilience, slow recovery, and diminish overall well-being. Traditional fixes like caffeine, alcohol, or sleep aids bring side effects and…
The Automation Revolution: How Leading IT Teams Are Transforming Operations
The Automation Revolution: How Leading IT Teams Are Transforming Operations Driving Digital Excellence Through Strategic IT Adaptation At Apps Associates, we’ve witnessed firsthand how organizations across industries are reimagining their IT operations to meet today’s complex challenges. In an era where cyber threats evolve daily, systems grow increasingly complex, and business demands never stop…
The Cooper Copilot Effect: How AI-Driven Tools in Kaseya 365 Transform MSP Operations
The Cooper Copilot Effect: How AI-Driven Tools in Kaseya 365 Transform MSP Operations Quantifying the AI Revolution in Managed Services The managed services landscape is experiencing a fundamental transformation driven by AI-powered automation. At the forefront of this revolution, Kaseya 365’s suite of AI-driven tools—from Cooper Copilot workflows to intelligent patch automation—is delivering measurable, game-changing…
CPA, SME, and Purpose: Exploring the Power of Multifaceted Professional Identity
What happens when sharp accounting meets sun-soaked strategy? In this episode of Professional Quotient: Conversations that Build Equity, host Jason Winningham welcomes Olivia Barr, Senior Product Manager at CBRE, for a dynamic conversation that explores career pivots, process excellence, people leadership, and the power of community. Olivia brings the full spectrum of professional equity…
Seeing What Others Miss: The Art of Problem Solving in HR Compliance
In this episode of Professional Quotient: Conversations that Build Equity, host Jason Winningham sits down with Andrea Kilburn, the HR EEO and Affirmative Action Compliance Manager at EssilorLuxottica. Andrea has built her career on problem-solving, advocacy, and the power of precise thinking. Andrea shares her unique path from mortgage underwriting to HR compliance, and…
Identity Fuels Direction: Understand Who You Are to Lead with Purpose and Navigate What’s Next
The nature of leadership is shifting. As organizations face rapid change, the leaders best equipped to navigate it are those who understand themselves first. Executive development programs now center identity as the foundation for decision-making, strategy, and culture. McKinsey’s The State of Organizations 2023 highlights that developing self-awareness—what it calls a “leader self-journey”—is essential for…
Sales Career Playbook: Build Trust, Not Just Pipelines
In this episode of Professional Quotient (PQ), host Jason Winningham sits down with Katie Steinberg, Director of Growth at MarketScale, for a candid conversation packed with practical sales career advice, focusing on what really drives success in B2B sales beyond cold calls and quotas. Katie’s approach to sales is refreshingly human. She prioritizes listening…
Revolutionizing Grain Storage: A Peek into MKC and Producer Ag’s Innovative Facilities
Embrace the future of grain storage as Jon Brown, Director of Facilities for MKC Properties and Producer Ag, guides you through their state-of-the-art, automation-driven facilities. Discover how they truly set industry standards for efficiency in loading, unloading, and handling grain. What You’ll Learn — The Evolution of MKC and Producer Ag’s Grain Facilities —…
The Future of Fiber: Strategies and Collaboration
As next-generation broadband continues to transform digital experiences across the U.S., Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are reshaping how we think about infrastructure, speed, and scalability. The industry is no longer just about faster speeds—it’s about smarter service, tailored rollouts, and future-ready networks that can meet the evolving needs of homes, businesses, and communities. In this…
Exploring BPO and RCM Outsourcing Success (Part 2 of 2)
Industry experts reveal how technology and transparency drive outsourcing partnerships that transform business operations
GEODIS Achieves Safer, Smarter Fulfillment with CaseFlow Warehouse Automation System
Intelligent automation reduces picking errors while empowering warehouse teams to work more safely and efficiently
Empowering SPD Teams with Precision: How CensiTrac Enhances Workflow and Accountability
Surgical processing departments are turning to real-time tracking technology to eliminate manual bottlenecks and ensure instrument accountability
Innovations in Healthcare: Utilizing AI and Partnerships for Success
Healthcare leaders are discovering how collaborative strategies and emerging technologies are reshaping patient outcomes and operational efficiency
From Rink to Fairway: Dominic Marconi’s Journey to PGA Leadership
A former athlete's unconventional path to golf industry leadership reveals how mentorship and adaptability shaped an executive career
A Collective Drive Toward Accuracy: PGA Facility Data Verification Pushes for Unity
Standardizing facility information across 1,000 golf venues creates the infrastructure needed for seamless regional programming and member communication
From Planning to Performance: Mastering Contract Intelligence Implementations
Organizations risk wasting resources on contract intelligence tools without a structured implementation strategy that bridges planning and measurable business o
Reimagining CLM: Alistair Maiden on Human-Centered Contracting in the Age of AI
AI-powered contracting tools promise efficiency, but success depends on designing systems that actually engage the people using them