From a DVD resume to leading some of the world’s most complex supply chains, American Eagle Outfitters Executive Vice President Shekar Natarajan has seen and done it all. And now, he’s sharing his wisdom with Scott and Enrique (and you). Tune in to hear Shekar’s inspiring story, his thoughts on the importance of culture, competitive…
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Creating a Beautiful Future for Strategic Supply Chains with Roberto Canevari with The Estee Lauder Companies
Some people view the constant evolution of supply chains as disruption, others see it as “reinvention.” And the more global the supply ecosystem is, the more invention – or innovation – is possible. Roberto Canevari is the Executive Vice President of Global Supply Chain with the Estée Lauder Companies. His prior experience includes rules at Unilever…
Educating Those That Come After Us, Matt Quick, U.S. Marine Corps. and U.S. Army
Military transitions can be very difficult. There are so many unknowns, and it takes time. But if mentors are willing to educate those that come after them, to share what they have learned, and to provide advice, then it doesn’t have to be as hard. In this interview, Mary Kate Soliva welcomes Matt Quick, a fifth-generation service member and Veteran…
How to Take a Novel Approach to Innovation with Norbert Majerus
Norbert Majerus wrote the book on lean-driven innovation—literally. After leading a legendary R&D transformation during his tenure at Goodyear, he turned to the written word as a vehicle to share his wisdom and insights on the application of lean principles. And now, he’s even experimenting with a new genre, the novel, to get his ideas across. Join Billy and…
Veteran Voices Crossover: Taking the Road Less Traveled with Shirley Baez, U.S. Army Special Operations Veteran
For many people, the military functions as a big “leadership school.” Service members have contact with different types of leaders and learn to become leaders in their own right. From finding the right mentor to building a tribe of supportive people around you, who each person surrounds themselves with will often determine the path that they follow…
Scott’s Favorite Episodes: Giving Forward with Claudia Freed, CEO of EALGreen
Host Scott Luton was joined by Claudia Freed, President & CEO of EALgreen, where she helps students get an education beyond high school. By helping logistics companies offload unneeded equipment, she helps technical schools train new drivers – starting them down the path of productive a lifelong career…
Scott’s Favorite Episodes: Ambassador for the Open Road Featuring Kellylynn McLaughlin with Schneider
There is a shortage of long-haul truck drivers and tanker drivers in this country right now. When the issue is raised, people often point to the long, lonely hours on the road and how incompatible the working conditions are with the professional priorities of millennial workers…
The Power of Another Set of Eyes: Team Effectiveness Coaching with Mary Morand and John McKay
What’s the difference between a mentor and a coach? Aren’t leadership coaches just for executives? Mary Morand and John McKay have the answers, and they’re sharing them (and more) on this episode of The Winning Link. The two help professional teams rewire how they work together through their leadership and team coaching business…
Introducing The Winning Link: Play to Your Strengths- A Conversation With Coach Dru Joyce
Join us for the inaugural episode of our NEW program, The Winning Link, hosted by Billy Taylor! Each episode, Billy will take a deep dive into personal and business leadership with leaders of all types, from sports to business icons, to break down the anatomy of excellence. And who better to kick off the program than living legend and Head Basketball Coach…
Veteran Voices Crossover: You Can’t Manufacture Valor with Rob Tiffany
On March 19, 2003, President George W. Bush went on TV to announce the beginning of the war in Iraq. At the time, Rob Tiffany was working his way through college and he immediately felt called to go. He wanted to fly the latest planes with stealth technology. There was a waiting list to enter the Air Force, so he enlisted in the Navy. After all, it worked for Tom Cruise…
Taking the Road Less Traveled with Shirley Baez, U.S. Army Special Operations Veteran
For many people, the military functions as a big “leadership school.” Service members have contact with different types of leaders and learn to become leaders in their own right. From finding the right mentor to building a tribe of supportive people around you, who each person surrounds themselves with will often determine the path that they follow…
This Week in Business History for May 31st: 18th Century Supply Chain Disruption- The Boston Port Act
Over the last few years, we have seen ports closed for labor strikes, COVID, and the Ever Given getting stuck sideways in the Suez Canal. Every time a port is closed, it disrupts the flow of materials for a whole region and creates hardships for vast areas and communities that count on that port to supply them with all kinds of things. But can a closed port be a…