C-Suite Success with Tricia Benn

In this episode of C-Suite Success, C. Lee Smith, CEO of SalesFuel, shares his unique insights into leadership, vision, and building trust within a team. He discusses his structured approach to goal setting and reflects on his entrepreneurial journey fueled by a passion for creating solutions and leading with transparency. Smith emphasizes the importance of trust as the foundation of great leadership, communication, and fostering promotable leaders. He also unveils his vision to elevate the reputation of the sales profession and the lessons he’s learned about overcoming setbacks, such as the impact of toxic hires. Tune in for actionable advice on hiring for excellence, thinking differently, and making a lasting impact in business.

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Anne Kennedy is a trailblazer in the digital marketing and SEO space, and her career journey is truly inspiring. She has shown that success is rarely a straight path, but a journey shaped by both triumphs and tough lessons. In 2008, the economic downturn forced her to confront significant challenges, including making difficult decisions that underscored the importance of having sufficient funding to navigate uncertain times. Guided by her uncle’s sage advice to “always allocate a third for the current business, a third for profits, and a third for the future,” she emerged stronger and wiser. As a passionate advocate for women entrepreneurs, Kennedy is transforming traditional funding models to bridge the gap for women-led businesses, demonstrating that supporting these ventures isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s smart business. Her story is a powerful testament to resilience, innovation, and the profound impact of paying it forward.

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Will AI replace humans? The short answer is no. This episode of C-Suite Success, features Sol Rashidi, Head of Technology for Startups, North America, Amazon Web Services, as we explore her journey from being one of the early tech pioneers, to shaping the future of AI and innovation. Sol shares her evolution from a hands-on tech practitioner to an executive leader, where she discovered the importance of EQ and building trust over pushing agendas. Reflecting on her transition out of the enterprise world, Sol discusses the freedom of choosing purpose-driven collaborators and the fulfillment of empowering small businesses to thrive with AI. Her candid insights reveal that meaningful change requires commitment beyond aspiration, and AI should enhance, not replace, human critical thinking and common sense.

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This episode explores the remarkable journey of Raymond Paul Johnson, whose career soared from Air Force pilot training to impactful roles in law and engineering. Throughout this interview, we uncover Raymond’s early achievements, including overcoming challenges as a young pilot and his steadfast belief in the mantra, “success is doing what you love and loving what you do.” We also delve into pivotal moments of his career, like his mission in Southeast Asia where he went against specific orders to save civilians, exemplifying his commitment to ethical leadership. Now, as he embarks on his latest venture, the book “Conspiracy Ignited,” Raymond continues to inspire with his dedication to truth and impactful change. Tune in to hear how his journey of integrity and disruption defines true success.

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