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Data-Driven Decision Making with Michael Magalsky

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Michael Magalsky is the founder and Principal Architect at infoVia. He draws from a quarter-century of data and analytics experience at Micron Technologies, where Michael helped lead the big data effort to integrate the company’s massive volumes of manufacturing data to improve cost structure and quality of Micron's world-leading memory products. Now, as an independent consultant with infoVia specializing in Information Architecture, Data Warehouse Modeling and Implementation, and Data Security, his team helps other organizations benefit from the lessons learned in the data journeys with numerous clients in the United States and abroad.

Michael joins Mark L. Vincent to discuss the importance of well-managed data to critical decision making and what it looks like for any sized business to take on the task of data management.

Connect with Michael:

Head to: convenenow.com/michaelmagalsky

Contact him directly: mmagalsky@info-via.com

The Convene Chair Profile with Brett Schrock

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Brett Schrock recruits Convene Chairs and is a Chair himself. He is in the trenches for the very thing he is helping to develop. This discussion is helpful for those considering the Convene Chair role for themselves to find clarity in the decision-making process.

Connect with Brett

Head to: convenenow.com/brettschrock

Contact him directly: brett.schrock@convenenow.com

Learn more about becoming a Convene Chair

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Executive Team Coaching with Paul Aubin

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Coaching executives and coaching executive teams are similar, yet different. Paul Aubin draws on his experience as an executive, an executive team member, and later as a business owner, to develop his skills to coach both. This conversation explores what is involved.

Connect with Paul

Head to: convenenow.com/paulaubin

Follow him on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paulaubin97

Contact him directly: paul.aubin@convenenow.com

Investing in Culture for Systemic Change with Matthew J. Painter

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Organizational development includes alignment of mission, vision, values and executive talent. Without it how can there be organizational health in which people flourish? This conversation with Matthew Painter explores the interface between talent and the business.

Connect with Matthew

Head to: convenenow.com/matthewpainter

Follow him on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mpainter

Contact him directly: mpainter@live.com

Are You Worthy of Being Followed? with Dacia Coffey

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Figuring out the marketing blend that supports sales, especially in a COVID era, is something we are all having to rethink. However, even a perfect marketing mix cannot act as a substitute for client-centered service. Those emerging quickly out of COVID era changes were already doing it as an expression of their culture. Those that find themselves on the brink will need to get it right.

Connect with Dacia:

Head to: themarketingblender.com

Follow her on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/daciacoffey

Contact her directly: dacia@themarketingblender.com

The Deeper Purpose of Work with Al Erisman

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The ServiceMaster Story, written by faith and business expert Albert M. Erisman, examines how the first five leaders of ServiceMaster managed to develop and give deeper purpose to their employees, while also growing into a financially successful organization. From 1929 to 2001, ServiceMaster grew from a few people making their living in Chicago to a publicly-traded company with revenues of $6 billion, in 40 countries--with 5 different CEO’s. Each leader built on the work of the previous leader, focusing on helping workers to develop as people. Their number one goal was "to honor God in all we do."

Watch Greg Leith interview ServiceMaster founder, Bill Pollard.

Team Retreats: Worthwhile? with Rob Swette and Joe LaRussa

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It is silly to do a retreat just because you think you should. Checking the box does not add value! When held as one among several means to reinforce strategic activity and organizational culture, the value grows. As the interview moves along the value of the Joe and Rob duo just keeps growing!

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Connect with Joe LaRussa here:

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Customized Executive Leadership Development Programs with Dr. K. Shelette Stewart

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Finding the balance between generic learning products and tailored training programs that are developed specifically for the context and culture of your company can be difficult to navigate. Senior leaders need to be strategic about their choices. A conversation with Dr. K. Shelette Stewart about building and strengthening executive leadership in your enterprise.

Leadership Teams That Are Actually Teams

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Leadership teams are both individuals and teams. Breaking the team down to the individuals and putting together as a team is the deep experience of Dr. Merlin Switzer. Connect with Merlin here.

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Lifting the Hood on EOS with Wayne Kurzen

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The Convene Consulting Network does not endorse a specific scaling or operating system, but we do foster relationships with experts who are passionate about those the tools they know well. An enterprise operating system is a respected tool that helps C-suite leaders get their heads up and empowers them to look forward strategically, rather than heads down and unable to see beyond their feet. Even more, it brings everyone in as a participant in operating and monitoring the business. With this conversation, we are specifically considering EOS and benefitting from Wayne Kurzen's experience and insight. Connect with Wayne here.

Fashioning Alignment with Marita LaChapell

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Getting the key business elements in alignment—getting them right—leads to results that clearly tie to the mission/vision and values of the organization. How well aligned is your organization?

Marita's 30-year career brings a unique skill set as an experienced CFO / CPA with financial analysis expertise, Enterprise / Information Systems knowledge, and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt experience in transforming operations. Combined, this enables her to assist business owners in tackling their challenges and growing profitably.

To learn more about Marita and get in touch, head to https://www.convenenow.com/maritalachapell

An Integrated Life

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Helen Mitchell is a leadership & strategy coach, speaker, and author. She is also the Director of the Talbot Center for Faith, Work & Economics at the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, and an Ethics and Leadership professor in both the graduate and undergraduate programs in the Crowell School of Business at Biola University.

Helen is also a certified leadership and strategy coach and a faculty member for Professional Christian Coaching Institute. She continues to stay connected to the business world as she oversees the Leader Learning Initiatives for Convene.

In this episode of the Convene Podcast, Helen joins Mark L. Vincent in a discussion on what it means to live an integrated life and gives practical tips on how to actually implement the ideas.

Learn more about Helen and connect with her here: https://www.convenenow.com/helenmitchell

Servant Leadership in a Pandemic Storm with Tom Harper

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Tom Harper is the CEO of Networld Media Group, an industry news media publisher in the banking, restaurant, retail, and tech industries. Tom has written several books on leadership and is also the publisher of https://biblicalleadership.com, a free site for Christian leaders in the marketplace and church.

Tom's latest book, Servant Leader Strong: Uniting Biblical Wisdom and High-Performance Leadership, is the basis for his conversation with Greg today.

Join Tom and Greg as they discuss Tom's pillars of the "new servant leadership", and learn how you can apply them to your business today as you weather the continued pandemic storm.

Leading HR in Such a Time as This

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Human resources can mean different things to different people, but to founder and president of Synergistic Resource Associates, Ron Smedley, it's all about a human-centered approach.

During a time of unrest in the world, and more specifically the US, it's critical to be on your A-game when it comes to HR. That's why Mark L. Vincent sat down with Ron Smedley to talk about leading with HR at such a time as this.

Ron shares his insights on the current state-of-affairs in the HR world and let's you in on what you need to know during this time.

To connect further with Ron, who is part of Convene's Consulting Network, head to https://www.convenenow.com/ronsmedley


Stewardship of a Multi-Generational Kingdom Business

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Transferring ownership of a family business can be messy. Managing relationships, expectations, and the business itself can come at a serious cost if not done thoughtfully and effectively.

That's where Marcus Bigelow comes in. An experienced consultant to many different family businesses over the years, Marcus spent some time with Mark L. Vincent to discuss the ins, outs, and best practices for multi-generational businesses.

Marcus is a consultant with the Convene Consulting Network, and a Convene Chair in the Sacramento, CA area leading two CEO Forum Teams.

To connect with Marcus, head to https://www.convenenow.com/marcusbigelow