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Dr. William Putsis, the author of “The Carrot and the Stick: Leveraging Strategic Control for Growth” and President and CEO of Chestnut Hill Associates, a strategy consulting firm, Founder of the software company, CADEO Economics joins Enterprise Radio. This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Author Channel. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. William Putsis discuss the following: * What inspired you to write this book?* What exactly is “The Carrot and the Stick”?* How does this book help a manager? How does it help a business? What type of business?* Does what you address in the book really matter? How so?* What companies or individuals would you hold up as examples of companies or people that utilize the strategies in the book? What are the lessons to be learned for the rest of us?* What is different about today’s environment and how does this book help companies navigate this environment?* What does this book tell us about the movement to “break up big tech?” About start-ups trying to compete with the Apples, Alphabets and Amazons of the worlds? Does it help inform regulatory authorities and if so, how so? Dr. William Putsis is a Professor of Marketing, Economics and Business Strategy at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and a Faculty Fellow for Executive Programs at Yale University. He is also president and CEO of Chestnut Hill Associates, a strategy consulting firm, and founder of the software company, CADEO Economics, which automates his data modeling-based strategy development processes. His new book is The Carrot and the Stick: Leveraging Strategic Control for Growth (Rotman-UTP Publishing, Feb. 20, 2020). Website: Putsis.com | chestnuthillconsulting.com People also listened to this: What Successful Family Businesses Do to Survive Beyond the Three Generation Curse

Dennis T. Jaffe, Ph.D., who has been a leading architect of the field of family enterprise consulting and author of “Borrowed from Your Grandchildren: The Evolution of 100-Year Family Enterprises” joins Enterprise Radio. This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Author Channel. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Dennis Jaffe discuss the following: * Why study long-term family businesses? What’s special and important about them?* You interviewed 100 large global family businesses that had been together for more than three generations, as a successful family and business. There are so few of them, even though they are large and important. Why study them?* You say these families are “generative” value-creating. What do you mean by that?* We hear about shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves, and about how families sell or lose their business, and other negative stories about family business. Your generative families you report, are resilient. What does that mean?* In what ways did you find that these families manage to grow and innovate over generations? How do they build innovation into their family culture, rather than just feel comfortable with their considerable wealth?* We hear all about how the young generations of family business are entitled, or not well equipped for leadership. What did the families in your study manage to develop successful leadership and commitment for several generations? Dennis T. Jaffe, Ph.D., has been a leading architect of the field of family enterprise consulting and is an acclaimed speaker and workshop leader in programs for business families and financial service firms. Dennis is a research associate at Wise Counsel Research, and leads their 100-Year Family Enterprise Research Program. He is also Family Business Scholar at the Smith Family Business Program at Cornell University, a faculty advisor at the Ultra High Net Worth Institute, and a regular contributor to Forbes Leadership channel reporting on cross-generational family business and wealth. His new book is Borrowed from Your Grandchildren: The Evolution of 100-Year Family Enterprises (Wiley, 2020). Website: dennisjaffe.com People also listened to this: Your Health is Your Wealth: How to Assess Your Employer’s Approach to Health

Meghan Fitzgerald, a Managing Partner at LetterOne Group, an international investment business where she runs the healthcare vertical for this fund and author of “Ascending Davos: A Career Journey from the Emergency Room to the Boardroom” joins Enterprise Radio. This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Author Channel. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Meghan Fitzgerald discuss the following: * How did you transition from the front lines of patient care into your current role?* You conducted a research study on the health of executive women, what were some of your findings?* What was the most difficult pivot in your career to date?* How do we get more women into the corner office and executive roles?* What advice do you have for women looking to climb the career ladder?* How important has mentorship been for you as a female leader in the healthcare industry? Meghan Fitzgerald is an academic, investor, board member and global healthcare operator and strategist. A former nurse, she is now a Managing Partner at LetterOne Group, an international investment business with $25 billion of capital under management, where she runs the healthcare vertical for this fund. Meghan has worked in almost every sector of healthcare and is an expert speaker on topics from operations and strategy to policy and reform; and has a passion for seeing more women in executive leadership roles. Her study on the health of executive women in the Fortune 500 was featured in the Harvard Business Review. Her new book is Ascending Davos: A Career Journey from the Emergency Room to the Boardroom. Important Links: Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/meghanmfitzgerald Twitter: @mmameg Instagram: @ascendingdavos People also listened to this: 5 Steps to Successful Culture Change in the Workplace

Jason Richmond, Founder and Chief Culture Officer at Ideal Outcomes, Inc. and author of the book “Culture Spark: 5 Steps to Ignite and Sustain Organizational Growth” joins Enterprise Radio. This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Author Channel. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Jason Richmond discuss the following: * Let me start by asking you what inspired you to write your book “Culture Spark: 5 Steps to Ignite and Sustain Organizational Growth.” What did you set out to achieve by writing it?* In the book, you share your own take on what corporate culture is. I really like how you describe it. It makes so much sense to me. Could you read that definition?* Early in the book you write: “These five issues – complacency, disconnection to values and disconnected values, ego, misaligned processes, and micromanagement – lead to the big one: a company culture teeming with disengaged employees. And this is an international predicament that needs to be resolved.” How pervasive is employee disengagement today? What can an organization do to avoid becoming a victim of these five issues and prevent creating a culture of disengaged employees?* Leaders play a vital role in the creation of an organization’s culture. How they model the desired behaviors and demonstrate their values is key to shaping the culture and sustaining it. How do you think about the role that leaders play in creating a culture? What are some of the critical traits of leaders who are good at this? Jason Richmond, President/CEO and Chief Culture Officer at Ideal Outcomes, Inc., is an in-demand keynote speaker, widely recognized as an authoritative culture change consultant helping companies build strong, sustained revenue growth by empowering their employees and developing energizing office cultures.  During his career of more than twenty years, Jason has assisted companies of all sizes in a wide variety of industries. He has not only worked closely with established Fortune 100 companies to create Leadership Development Journeys, but also provided thought leadership and innovative consulting services to a range of mid-size firms. And he has guided numerous start-ups to build solid foundations that have enabled them to become noted industry leaders.  Over the years Jason has captured best practices from successful organizations and integrated them into the core principles that form the foundation of Ideal Outcomes. He has become a valued resource for many organizations, helping them implement talent development paths, culture maps, succession plans, and learning strategies. Websites: www.culturespark.io | www.idealoutcomesinc.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/pg/Culture-SparkTwitter:

Adam Froman, the CEO of Delvinia, a data collection firm that has captured more than 180 million opinions and introduced the automated market research platform Methodify joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Adam Froman discuss the following: * Tell us more about your fascinating background and how you grew Delvinia over the years? * How has coronavirus forced businesses to reassess their workplace policies around remote flexible work? * Is the shift to WFH is a temporary solution or indicative of a larger future of work trend?* What does this shift means for companies who have long relied on traditional market research tools ie. focus groups? * How is Delvinia is responding to shifting workplace dynamics while helping businesses thrive through AI and machine learning tools? * What other methods or avenues have you taken over the years to fund the growth of your business from startup to scaleup?* What are the biggest advantages you have seen or experienced by not having external investors?* What suggestions or advice do you have for other entrepreneurs in similar situations?* Where can go for more information on Delvinia or if they want to work with you in the future?  Adam Froman is the Chief Executive Officer of Delvinia, a data collection firm that has captured more than 180 million opinions and introduced the automated market research platform Methodify. He is an award-winning entrepreneur and innovator and is known as a visionary business leader who has grown his firm into a globally competitive group of companies over the course of the past two decades. Under Adam’s leadership, Delvinia has evolved from operating as a traditional digital consultancy to become an innovative Canadian scale-up that is transforming how data is being collected and used to power better decision-making. Adam’s portfolio of successful digital businesses includes AskingCanadians, AskingAmericans, Delvinia Custom Solutions, and Methodify. In addition to guiding the growth of his organization, Adam is an active member of the Canadian Marketing Association and the Marketing Research & Intelligence Association. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Council of Canadian Innovators, a business council exclusively focused on helping high-growth Canadian technology firms scale-up globally. Website: www.delvinia.com Social Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DelviniaInteractiveTwitter: https://twitter.com/delvinia People also listened to this: Entrepreneurship, Scholarship & Belonging: Conversation with a Public Intellectual

Dr. Terrell Strayhorn, President & CEO of Do Good Work Educational Consulting that provides strategic planning, enrollment/retention solutions, and research/technical assistance to schools, colleges, and businesses across the nation joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Terrell Strayhorn discuss the following: * Your company’s mission is “to conduct and harness the power of academic research to identify and share proven solutions, promising practices, and transformative innovations to driving student success.” How many clients or institutions do you work with each year? And what specific services do you provide?* One of your areas of expertise is student success but more generally human flourishing and belonging in living/learning contexts. What does your research say about belonging and why its important?* Your recent article highlights the important role that belonging plays in today’s workplace. What’s your advice to chief executives, HR Professionals, and others about “how to” foster belonging for staff? And, how does this relate to your own leadership?*  So, you’re a professor, public intellectual, writer, and entrepreneur. What we hear from CEOs is it’s a mix of ups and downs, successes and failures. What hurdles have you faced and how did you overcome them? Dr. Terrell Strayhorn is Professor of Urban Education at LeMoyne-Owen College, where he previously served as Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs and Chief Academic Officer. He also serves as research professor at Walden University and President of Do Good Work Consulting Group. Author of 10 books and over 200 refereed journal articles, book chapters, and scientific abstracts, Strayhorn is an internationally-recognized expert on (in)equity in higher education, positive psychosocial behaviors, and college student success. He has lectured and keynoted at conferences and academic events around the world. His current work uses quasi-experimental and survey methods to examine sense of belonging in education, social, and work settings. Strayhorn is a leading intellectual voice in education and contributor for Charlotte Observer, The Tennessean, Diverse Issues, and more. He is Past-Chair of the Research Focus on Black Education (RFBE) within the American Educational Research Association, the world’s largest education society and serves on several editorial and non-profit boards. Dr. Strayhorn earned a PhD in Higher Education from Virginia Tech and both masters and bachelors degrees from the University of Virginia. He is a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Websites: www.dogoodworkLLC.org |www.terrellstrayhorn.com Social Media Links: Facebook: http://bit.ly/TLSFbk Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/tlstrayhorn LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/TLSLinkedIn People also listened to this:

Suzy Ekman, from the San Francisco Bay Area, the Founder and CEO of Makers Market, a purveyor of American made goods for a new generation joins Enterprise Radio. With an eCommerce site, Makers Market has four brick and mortar stores, and monthly outdoor craft markets around the Bay, involving thousands of artists, designers and creators. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Suzy Ekman discuss the following: * We talked to you in 2016, but for those new to your company, can you give us a brief overview of your background and Makers Market?* You’ve grown from 1 to 4 stores since we last talked, in the most prestigious shopping districts in the San Francisco Bay Area.  Can you tell us a bit about them… how did you decide on these locations?* Why do you think your stores have resonated so well with customers?  What is unique about Makers Market?* You’ve gotten a lot of press lately – which normally we don’t see for a small business. Dwell Magazine named Makers Market one of the top 4 American retailers, for the last few years you’ve been on USA Today’s 4-person expert panel (along with big names like Etsy and Kickstarter) to select the Top 10 Makers in America.  Makers Market was selected as Best Retailer by San Francisco Magazine. You were selected to be a National Curator for the American Craft Council.  And you were also selected as one of 100 Most Influential Women in the Silicon Valley by Silicon Valley Magazine. How did you receive so much coverage?  Do you have an outside PR firm?* So what are your plans for the next few years?  Do you see Makers Market being the size it is now or will you expand?* What is your Tip for other Entrepreneurs? Suzy Ekman has dedicated her career to American-made products. Raised in the Deep South, she spent precious time in her father’s workshop learning, making, and listening to stories.   Trips through the countryside discovering potters, blacksmiths, and textile weavers, instilled a deep appreciation for makers who create beautiful product with their hands. This early-life exposure, combined with decades of Executive management in US Manufacturing companies led to the launch of Makers Market. Makers Market was founded on the idea of modernizing and keeping American-made goods alive for a new generation: goods that are authentic, well-designed, and sustainably produced.  Makers Market celebrates the resurgence of the country’s maker movement, with its nostalgic, general store vibe and online at http://makersmarket.us. Website: makersmarket.us Social Media Links:  Facebook: facebook.com/makersmarketusInstagram: @makersmarket People also listened to this:

Jeremy Alder, the Founder of College Consensus, which provides the most accurate and comprehensive ranking of a school’s reputation and quality available anywhere joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Jeremy Alder discuss the following: * Walk us through your journey starting College Consensus. * What was the most challenging thing starting your company and building your brand?* What makes College Consensus different from other college rankings?* What do you think is one area of improvement we should prioritize for the U.S. education system?* Who is your biggest inspiration and why?* What does the future hold for College Consensus?* What is one piece of advice you would give our listeners who want to start their own business? Jeremy Alder is the Founder and Senior Editor of College Consensus. Alder has developed and managed several websites focused on higher education and career development. A Texas native, Jeremy graduated from The University of Texas at Austin before heading east to Duke University for graduate school. He currently resides in North Carolina with his four kids. Website: collegeconsensus.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/collegeconsensusTwitter: @CollegeConsens People also listened to this: Swiss Air Purification Leader aeris Launches in U.S.

Susan Greeley, MS, RDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist of more than 20 years who has focused in the areas of disease prevention, lifestyle change, weight management, integrative nutrition, and culinary medicine joins Enterprise Fit Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Susan Greeley discuss the following: * What is “lifestyle medicine” and how do you and your organization fit into it?* What does your work entail as far as wellness service offerings?* How does it benefit patients and physicians? * What is the goal of wellness programs and health coaching? * So, those are the goals of wellness programs and health coaching… what kind of results have concierge members who participate in the wellness programs seen? Susan Greeley is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) of more than 20 years and a graduate of the Tufts University Masters in Nutrition Communication program. During those 20 years, Susan has focused in the areas of disease prevention, lifestyle change, weight management, integrative nutrition, and culinary medicine. Susan brings a wealth of experience to CCPHP including (recently) serving as Nutrition Consultant to the Executive Health Program at Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ. Susan has also authored a diet/cookbook entitled “Cooking with Trader Joe’s: Lighten Up!” Lastly, Susan is the creator of, and talent for two television cooking series: “Lighten Up with Susan Greeley” and “Simply Healthy.” Website: www.ccphp.net Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/castleconnollyprivatehealthpartnersTwitter: @ccphpllc People also listened to this: Helping people find and receive the best healthcare possible

Pierre Bi, CEO of aeris that brings a machine with the cleanest and most powerful airflow to market joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Pierre Bi discuss the following: * Why is aeris a must have product for consumers in the US?* How does aeris leverage the latest technology to give the company a competitive edge?* The company recently announced a partnership with QVC, signaling the company’s expansion into the US. Why did you choose QVC?* What else can we look forward to this year from aeris? After a trip to the notoriously polluted Beijing from Switzerland, aeris CEO Pierre Bi and COO Constantin Overlack discovered a need for powerful in-home air purifiers. They spent three years researching and studying solutions during their time at MIT and ETH Zurich. Together, with the award-winning industrial designer Etienne Bougeot, they reengineered filter materials and iterated hundreds of designs to bring a machine with the cleanest and most powerful airflow to market.  aeris launched its first purifier in China in 2017, which instantly became a hit because it was one of the few purifiers capable of effectively dealing with China’s heavy pollution. Customers reported relief from respiratory problems and that they were feeling more energized than they had in years.  Global health issues related to air quality soon became aeris’ number one priority.  By 2018, aeris had expanded into Vietnam, South Korea, Taiwan, France, and Mexico; and, in 2019, the company expanded further to open a second office in New York.  Today the company boasts four different products to provide solutions that best fit each customer’s needs and budget, which are available on the company’s website, Amazon, and most recently, QVC. Website: https://aerishealth.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/aerishealthTwitter: @Aeris_Health People also listened to this: BRAIN Training, ESCAPES Fear

Susan Sheehan, an International Speaker, Best Selling Published Author, Professional Performance Coach and Managing Partner of SMARTCOACH7, a company that are authorities on personal development and financial growth for individuals, SME’s and organisations joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Susan Sheehan discuss the following: * Why do you say BELIEF is the NUMBER ONE key for change? * Why do you need to train your brain daily? * What are some ways to train your brain?* How does brain training manage or stop depression and anxiety? * What do you mean when you say “fear may not be your fault’ ?  Summary: The BRAIN is the bridge to your success and your MIND is the vehicle that takes you there.  Susan is an International Speaker, Professional Performance Coach, Best Selling Published Author, Managing Partner of SMARTCOACH7 and Mum.  She started her career as a Personal Trainer and is New York trained Pilates Instructor.  Susan has worked and studied in NZ, Australia and USA. Applying the steely focus, she has become known for Susan is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience to help others live healthy rich lives.    Susan is a rape and DV survivor, buried a daughter and raised a son with an intellectual disability.  She was raised in New Zealand, lives on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, has studied personal and business development personally with leaders in the industry and has had businesses in Australia and United States.  She says that the one message that she wants to share is “success is the process of continually growing and improving oneself, it starts with overcoming doubts, fears, anxiety and procrastination and as a result of quality thinking and intended action.  It can all be learned.  Website: https://meetsusansheehan.com/speaker Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/susansheehanspeaker Twitter: https://twitter.com/susansheehan77 People also listened to this: Is life really more stressful now or do we just need to toughen up?

Ellysia Applewhite, Senior Interior Designer at Spacejoy that offers an easy way to design and redesign your home joins Enterprise Radio.  Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Ellysia Applewhite discuss the following: * Tell us about Spacejoy and what you do* Who is Spacejoy for?  * What does design in 3D mean? There are interior designers and then there is 3D tech how do they work in unison?* How do your designers come up with ideas to match the vision of a client? * Tell us about your pricing structure? What’s a design fee and is this different from the furniture budget? Ellysia Applewhite graduated from Curtin University of Technology in Western Australia with a Bachelor in Interior Architecture. Since then she moved from Australia and presently resides in California. She has predominantly worked as an interior designer in home furnishings where she has assisted clients in envisioning their interior through the use of 3D programs. Ellysia has hosted a number of Design Workshops and have worked on several freelance projects where she has incorporated an eclectic mix of vintage and modern pieces as well as adding elements from global inspirations.  Website: www.spacejoy.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/spacejoyappTwitter: twitter.com/Spacejoyapp Instagram: instagram.com/spacejoyapp People also listened to this: How To Sell Your House Fast In Northwest Indiana

Bronwen Sciortino, International Author, Speaker & Simplicity Expert again joins Enterprise Radio. Bronwen spends every day teaching people there’s a very different way to live – proving that you can reduce stress, beat burnout and still live a highly successful life. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Bronwen Sciortino discuss the following: * Is life really more stressful now – or are we seeing a generation of people who are just less resilient coming into the business world?* What are the common myths of stress?* What is stress and burnout actually costing business?* What happens if organisations do nothing about this and simply get on with ‘business as usual?’* Whose responsibility is it to manage stress levels?* What is one thing that the leaders of an organisation can do to minimise the impact of stress and burnout to their bottom line? Bronwen Sciortino is an internationally renowned Author, Simplicity Expert and Professional Speaker who spent almost two decades as a high-powered, award winning executive before experiencing a life-changing event that forced her to stop and ask the question “What if there’s a better way to live?” Bronwen spends every day teaching people there are other ways to live so they can reduce stress, build resilience and easily make changes in their everyday lives – building to a more meaningful life and improved mental and physical health and wellbeing. Having published her books ‘Keep It Super Simple’ and ‘The Economy of Enough’, Bronwen is sought to blog regularly for global platforms, and has been featured in ‘The Book of Amazing People’, ‘Reboot Your Life – Phoenix Edition’, and ‘Successful Women in Business – Winners Edition’. She is regularly invited as a guest interviewee on blogs, podcasts, radio, Facebook Live, YouTube and member sites situated throughout the world. Bronwen works with people globally through corporate programs, conference platforms, retreats, professional mentoring and in the online environment. She shares her secrets to success and inspires individuals to simplify their lives and embrace the concept of an economy of enough. Website: bronwensciortino.com Resource: FREE eMail Series Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/bronwensciortinoauthor Instagram:@bronwensciortino_author LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bronwensciortino People also listened to this: Can we really simplify life and still have everything we want?

Dr. Tim Baker who was voted one of the 50 Most Talented Global Training & Development Leaders by the World HRD Congress and an expert in teams and leadership and author of his latest Winning Teams again joins Enterprise Radio. This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Author Channel. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Tim Baker discuss the following: * Teams typically have lots of internal discussions, but discussions with stakeholders only really occur when things aren’t working well or there is a misunderstanding or problem. What is your comment?* What is the core challenge for teams in managing stakeholders?* Why don’t teams spend enough time working on stakeholder relationships?* What suggestions do you have for team leaders wanting to improve communication with their stakeholders? * What’s one tip you’d like to leave team leaders to improve stakeholder relations? Dr. Tim Baker is a specialist in organisational performance. He has a successful track record in transforming organisational capability through change programs and leadership capability development for 18 years. Organisational effectiveness is Tim’s forte. He is a disruptive thinker, willing to challenge conventional HR practices and come up with practical, innovative solutions to real-world problems. Tim has conducted major consulting assignments from Saudi Arabia to Singapore. His clients range from police departments to symphony orchestra, and every industry in between. Tim’s point-of-difference is to turn rigorous theoretic perspectives into practical workable solutions. In 2013, Tim was voted one of the 50 Most Talented Global Training & Development Leaders by the World HRD Congress.He is author of nine books, including his latest: “Winning Teams: Apply the All Black’s Formula to Your Team.” In a nutshell, Tim has conducted over 2,430 seminars, workshops, keynote addresses and coaching programs to over 45,000 people in 11 countries across 21 industry groups. Website: www.winnersatwork.com.au Social Media Links: Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/winnersatwork Facebook: www.facebook.com/winnersatworkptyltd Twitter: @winnersatwork Instagram: instagram.com/winnersatwork People also listened to this: The 8 Characteristics of High-performing Teams

Joe Dickerson, Founder and CEO at Financial Forensic Services, a domestic and international judgment enforcement firm that conducts financial forensic research worldwide joins Enterprise Radio. This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Legal Corner. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Joe Dickerson discuss the following: * What makes you a leading expert on judgment enforcement? * How did you get into the business?  * Why are 80% of the civil judgments in the U.S. never collected/enforced?   * Why does this fraud business continue to be such a lucrative industry?  * Why are you willing to share your knowledge and your processes with others?  Joe H. Dickerson, CFE is a financial forensic authority. He is the Founder and CEO of Financial Forensic Services, LLC and has more than 50 years of experience in financial investigation, forensic research and judgment enforcement. He’s trained hundreds of law enforcement professionals and has helped recover multiple millions of dollars. During his illustrious and still active career, he has trained members of the FBI, DEA, Secret Service, IRS, U.S. Attorney’s office, and various law enforcement agencies and bar associations. Website: financialforensicservices.com  People also listened to this: Entrepreneur seeks to end workplace misconduct