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Nov 14, 2025

AI Roadmap for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses

In this episode, I get to discuss AI for small to mid-sized businesses with AI strategist and advisor, David Espindola. We cover: · The State of AI Today· Human Skills Matter More Than Ever· Avoiding “Solution Looking for a Problem”…
Oct 28, 2025

Team Dependent, Not Owner Dependent

In this episode, Kristen McAlister sits down with Alex Brown of Exit Stage Left Advisors to unpack what it really means to make a business “exit ready.” From reducing owner dependency to empowering teams that carry the company forward, Alex…
Jun 17, 2025

More Than Policies: HR as the Powerhouse for People, Progress, and AI

HR isn’t just about policies anymore. It’s the engine behind your company’s people, progress, and yes — even AI adoption.This week on the Cerius Leadership podcast, we spotlight how HR leaders are becoming strategic powerhouses in driving transformation across the…
Jun 10, 2025

Sustainability - Doing Well While Doing Good

AI, data centers, devices, platforms… Our digital footprint is growing fast. But at what cost?This week on the Cerius Leadership podcast, we dive into the intersection of technology and sustainability — and what it really means to build a company…
Jun 3, 2025

Retail Thinking in a Wholesale Tech World

Tech go-to-market strategies have gotten... complicated. But what if the real edge is going back to basics? This week on the Cerius Leadership podcast, we dig into why retail thinking — not wholesale — might be the unlock for your…
May 20, 2025

Quiet Cracking, Workforce Development, and the Future of Learning

We’ve all heard of Quiet Quitting—but have you heard of Quiet Cracking?What happens when employees are disengaged, disillusioned, and distracted? Find out from this week’s guest, Michael LeFort.In this episode of the Cerius Leadership Podcast, we dig into:🔹What today’s modern…
May 13, 2025

Always Looking Ahead to What’s Next

In leadership, communication isn't just about what you say—it’s about how you move people forward.This week on the Cerius Leadership Podcast, we’re diving into the art of transformational communication with Natalie Fine, and why it’s the fuel behind motivation, momentum,…
May 6, 2025

The Three Killers to Problem Solving

We’ve all been there—endless meetings, half-baked solutions, and a creeping feeling that we’re fixing symptoms, not the root problem. Sowhat’s getting in the way? In this episode, we tackle the three silent killers of effective problem solving and what to…
Apr 29, 2025

People are the Product of Their Experiences

"People are the Product of Their Experiences"— and that's never been more true than in today's fast-moving business world.In this week’s episode of Cerius Leadership, we flip the script: Product management isn't about the product — it's about the people.…
Apr 22, 2025

Legacy, Culture, and Private Equity

Founders, investors, and future-focused leaders — this one’s for you.In the latest episode of the Cerius Leadership Podcast, I get to dig into the founder conundrum with Leah Berend. When you’ve built the business around you, how do you start…
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