Barbara's Banter
34 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -Barbara Lang, Managing Principal and CEO, Lang Strategies, and co-host Brian Boyer, Founder and CEO, The Boyer Group, have vastly different backgrounds and upbringings, yet share similar values and ideals around business, society and leadership. They'll combine their work and life experiences and interview guests who will do the same. Leadership, wisdom, diversity and even some fun will energize and empower listeners.
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Episode 2, Season 2, Barbara's Banter, Preview: A Conversation with Congresswoman Maxine Waters
April 04, 2023 16:00 - 57 seconds - 702 KBThere may never have been a time in our country's history where women of color have served in as many positions of power as today. This is just the beginning, according to U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters. But we still have a long way to go. Host Barbara Lang and co-host Brian Boyer dig a little deeper into this topic. #womenshistorymonth #leadership #dc #business #women #supremecourt #womenofcolor
Episode 2, Season 2, Barbara's Banter: A Conversation with Congresswoman Maxine Waters
April 04, 2023 16:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBHost Barbara Lang and co-host Brian Boyer have a candid conversation with U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters about race, gender, banking, media biases and abortion. These are not always comfortable topics, but they are vital to the current and future state of society. Join the conversation today. #womenshistorymonth #leadership #dc #business #women #supremecourt #womenofcolor #society #media
Episode 1, Season 2, Barbara's Banter: Spread the wealth or pay the price
January 26, 2023 13:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBHost Barbara Lang and co-host Brian Boyer kickoff the New Year highlighting the price most of us pay because of the greed of business leaders. This sets the stage for many more of the issues that impacted us in 2022 and the carry over to 2023. Join the conversation today. #greed #business #leadership #exxonmobil #DC #profits #success #barbarasbanter #podcast #podcasting #podcastlife #podcaster
Episode 1, Season 2, Barbara's Banter, Preview: Spread the wealth or pay the price
January 24, 2023 13:00 - 2 minutes - 1.77 MBHost Barbara Lang and co-host Brian Boyer kickoff the New Year highlighting the price most of us pay because of the greed of business leaders. This sets the stage for many more of the issues that impacted us in 2022 and the carry over to 2023. Join the conversation today. #greed #business #leadership #exxonmobil #DC #profits #success #barbarasbanter #podcast #podcasting #podcastlife #podcaster
Episode 14, Barbara's Banter, Preview: The Team Sport That Build Communities
July 12, 2022 23:00 - 2 minutes - 1.87 MBEpisode 14, Barbara's Banter, Preview: The Team Sport That Build CommunitiesThe more support a community has from its local government leaders, the more opportunity there is for sustainable economic success. Danielle Casey, President and CEO, Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance, and Victor Hoskins, President and CEO, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, discuss the importance of these partnerships on this week's preview. Join the conversation. #podcast #podcasting #fairfaxVA #bu...
Episode 14, Barbara's Banter: The Team Sport That Build Communities
July 12, 2022 23:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBEpisode 14, Barbara's Banter: The Team Sport That Build CommunitiesOn this week's show, Danielle Casey, President and CEO, Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance, and Victor Hoskins, President and CEO, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, join us to discuss the importance of economic development in our communities and how geography and culture influence this work. Join the conversation today. \#podcast #podcasting #fairfaxVA #business #leadership #albuquerque #DC #Newmexico #econom...
Episode 13: Words Won't Undermine My Excellence
March 09, 2022 23:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBUntil society recognizes the black community for its contributions - and not just its color - systemic racism will continue to exist. Host Barbara Lang and A. Scott Bolden discuss race, equality and politics on this edition of Barbara's Banter. Join the discussion. #race #equality #racism #supremecourt #mattersofrace #georgefloyd #equityinworkplace #blackamerica #foxnews #msnbc
Episode 13 Preview: Words Won't Undermine My Excellence
March 08, 2022 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.64 MBWhy is there such anger and vitriol when African Americans are appointed to prestigious positions in business, politics, and society? Especially women? Host Barbara Lang and A. Scott Bolden talk about an example of this way of thinking: The nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court Nomination. See this week's preview. #race #equality #racism #supremecourt #mattersofrace #georgefloyd #equityinworkplace #blackamerica #foxnews #msnbc
Episode 12, Barbara's Banter: As 20: Host Barbara Lang and co-host Brian Boyer banter about politics, society, hatred and what keeps them awake at night.
December 23, 2021 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBEpisode 12, Preview, Barbara's Banter: As 20: Host Barbara Lang and co-host Brian Boyer banter about politics, society, hatred and what keeps them awake at night. Is there hope for 2022? Join the conversation. #society #DC #politics #gunreform # #leadershipmatters #podcast #podcastlife #podcasts #businesspodcast #schoolsafety #foxnews #church #culturechange #healthandwellness #diversityandinclusion
Episode 12, Preview, Barbara's Banter: As 2021 Ends, The World Remains Intact
December 22, 2021 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBHost Barbara Lang and co-host Brian Boyer discuss why society is more challenging than ever, but still not hopeless. Brian also receives a text he wasn’t expecting. Join the conversation. #society #DC #politics #gunreform # #leadershipmatters #podcast #podcastlife #podcasts #businesspodcast #schoolsafety
Episode 11, Barbara's Banter: Leading the Way to a Diverse and Prepared Workforce
November 10, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBEpisode 11, Barbara's Banter: Leading the Way to a Diverse and Prepared Workforce: Michael A. Finney, President & CEO, Miami-Dade Beacon Council, and Anthony D. Wilbon, Ph.D., PMP, Dean, Howard University, School of Business, work tirelessly to ensure we have a workforce that contributes to the economy and society as a whole. On this episode, we talk about the importance of diversity in the workplace, challenges in the age of COVID and trends impacting our business community. Join the conv...
Episode 11, Preview, Barbara's Banter: Leading the Way to a Diverse and Prepared Workforce
November 09, 2021 02:00 - 2 minutes - 1.7 MBEpisode 11, Preview, Barbara's Banter: Leading the Way to a Diverse and Prepared Workforce: Is a four-year degree still vital to having a successful career? Michael A. Finney, President & CEO, Miami-Dade Beacon Council, and Anthony D. Wilbon, Ph.D., PMP, Dean, Howard University, School of Business, have the answer on this week's show. Join the conversation. #dc #miami #barbarasbanter #diversity #HowardUniversity #business #workforcedevelopment #technology #leadershipmatters #podcast #podca...
Episode 10, Barbara's Banter: Destination, DC Drives Tourism as Economic Asset
September 08, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBEpisode 10, Barbara's Banter, Preview: Destination, DC Drives Tourism as Economic Asset Elliott Ferguson, President and CEO, Destination DC, refuses to let COVID or anything else deter him from promoting DC as a global center for tourism. How is he helping guide the ship during these challenging times? He’ll tell us on this week’s Barbara’s Banter. Join the conversation. #dc #tourism #economicdevelopment #podcaster #podcasts #neighborhoods #covid #podcastlife #podcastlove #businesspodcast ...
Episode 10, Barbara's Banter, Preview: Destination, DC Drives Tourism as Economic Asset
September 07, 2021 21:00 - 1 minute - 1.25 MBEpisode 10, Barbara's Banter, Preview: Destination, DC Drives Tourism as Economic Asset COVID? Natural disasters? Societal issues? Despite all of it, Elliott Ferguson, President and CEO, Destination DC, and his team, continue to drive tourism as an economic asset in the nation's capital. Learn more on this week's preview. #dc #tourism #economicdevelopment #podcaster #podcasts #neighborhoods #covid #podcastlife #podcastlove #businesspodcast #vacation #ustravel
Episode 9, Barbara's Banter: Nonprofits Embrace The New Normal
July 01, 2021 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBEpisode 9, Barbara's Banter: Nonprofits Embrace The New Normal, is now available. Is it possible that the last 15 months have afforded some nonprofits to have even more impact on their communities? Robin Sharp, President & CEO at Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut, Inc., and Stacey Stewart, President and CEO, March of Dimes, discuss best practices for managing their respective nonprofits during COVID, with a look to the future. Join the discussion.#podcast #podcasts #podcasthos...
Episode 9, Barbara's Banter, Preview: Creating Organizational Culture from Afar
July 01, 2021 01:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBEpisode 9, Barbara's Banter, Preview: Creating Organizational Culture from Afar is now available. Robin Sharp, President & CEO at Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut, Inc., and Stacey Stewart, President and CEO, March of Dimes, join the next episode of Barbara's Banter to discuss their challenges, opportunities and focus now and in the future. Join the discussion. #podcast #podcasts #podcasthost #podcastbusiness #nonprofits #remotework #community #vaccine #workcult...
Episode 8, Barbara's Banter: Lead by Example and Customers Will Follow
May 28, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBEpisode 8, Barbara's Banter: Lead by Example and Customers Will Follow, is now available. Without customers, business dies. Scott Orlosky, customer service expert, Kathy Hollinger, President and CEO, Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, and Dann Lee, Chef and Owner, Anju in DC, join the show to discuss how we engage and retain customers. Join the discussion today. #barbarasbanter #podcaster #podcasthost #business #leadership #customerservice #restaurants #food #podcastlove #p...
Episode 8, Barbara's Banter, Preview: Lead by Example and Customers Will Follow
May 28, 2021 03:00 - 1 minute - 1.15 MBEpisode 8, Barbara's Banter, Preview: Lead by Example and Customers Will Follow, is now available. Sometimes a quick call back or e-mail response goes a long way in showing your customers you value their business. This week, we talk about how leading by example shows customers we care, with guests Scott Orlosky, customer service expert, Kathy Hollinger, President and CEO, Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, and Dann Lee, Chef and Owner, Anju in DC. Join the discussion today. ...
Barbara's Banter, Episode 7: The Great Stage that is Life, Society and People
April 28, 2021 13:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBBarbara's Banter, Episode 7: The Great Stage that is Life, Society and People, is now available. One host, one co-host and two opposite backgrounds. That's the theme this week's Barbara's Banter as Barbara Lang and Brian Boyer discuss the consumption of life by people of different backgrounds. Join the conversation. #podcasts #barbarasbanter #podcastlife #podcaster #podcasthost #podcastlife #conspiracytheories #georgefloyd #bias #sensationalism #flushot #drfauci #vaccine #hatred #BLM #cr...
Barbara's Banter, Episode 7, Preview: The Great Stage that is Life, Society and People
April 21, 2021 15:00 - 2 minutes - 1.52 MBBarbara's Banter, Episode 7, Preview: The Great Stage that is Life, Society and People, is now available. On this week's Barbara's Banter preview, host Barbara Lang and co-host Brian Boyer talk about the role of media in society and how the public consumes it. Join the conversation. #podcasts #barbarasbanter #podcastlife #podcaster #podcasthost #podcastlife #conspiracytheories #georgefloyd #bias #sensationalism
Episode 6, Barbara's Banter: Carrying the Torch for Women's Empowerment
March 25, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBEpisode 6, Barbara's Banter: Carrying the Torch for Women's Empowerment Trinity DC President Pat Mcguire has earned her seat at the proverbial leadership table. She makes no apologies for this, nor should she. Hear her story as she joins Barbara's Banter podcast this week to discuss her journey as a female leader. Join the conversation today. #podcasts #podcaster #podcasting #barbarasbanter #langleaderclass #podcastlife #podcastlove #womenempowerment #womensleadership #collegeessay #na...
Episode 6, Barbara's Banter, Preview: Carrying the Torch for Women's Empowerment
March 24, 2021 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.49 MBEpisode 6, Barbara's Banter, Preview: Carrying the Torch for Women's Empowerment, is now available. Female leaders like Trinity DC President Pat McGuire and Lang Strategies Managing Principal and CEO Barbara Lang not only drive changes in their respective organizations, but in society as a whole. Find out how on this week's Barbara's Banter podcast. #podcasts #podcaster #podcasting #barbarasbanter #langleaderclass #podcastlife #podcastlove #womenempowerment #womensleadership #collegeess...
Episode 5, Barbara's Banter: When Diversity Thrives in Society and Workplace, We All Win
February 25, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBWhen those in the boardroom all look the same, leadership is doing something wrong. The most successful organizations, like society, thrive when there are differences in thoughts, opinions and backgrounds. This week, Human Resources and Diversity expert Maria Johnson Cicala joins me and my co-host Brian Boyer, Founder and CEO, The Boyer Group, to discuss diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and society. Engage today! #langstrategies #theboyergroup #humanresources #diversityandinclus...
Episode 5, Barbara's Banter, Preview: Diversity an Everyday Word, Everyday Culture
February 24, 2021 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.25 MBFebruary is Black History Month, but that doesn't mean society and the workplace shouldn't live the diversity of everyone throughout the year. Human Resources and Diversity expert Maria Johnson Cicala joins me and my co-host Brian Boyer, Founder and CEO, The Boyer Group, to discuss why leaders must drive diversity in their organizations for success and sustainability. Engage today! #langstrategies #theboyergroup #humanresources #diversityandinclusion #podcast #podcaster #podcastpreview #po...
Episode 4, Barbara's Banter: Narrowing Racial Divide Eases Fear, Hate and Terror
February 19, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBBarbara's Banter host Barbara Lang, Managing Principal and CEO, Lang Strategies, grew up during the 1960's in the south, where tensions were high, and fear was a way of life for African Americans. Yet Barbara says what she has seen in society over the past year is far worse. Why? She discusses this and more with Dr. David Renwick, National Presbyterian Church and co-host Brian Boyer, Founder and CEO, The Boyer Group. Engage with us today. #podcasts #podcaster #businesspodcaster #podcastlo...
Episode 4, Barbara's Banter Preview: Think For Yourself and Free Your Mind
February 18, 2021 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.62 MBDr. David Renwick, National Presbyterian Church, joins hosts Barbara Lang and Brian Boyer to discuss racial injustice, mob mentality and what Americans must do to change the tide of hate and intolerance. This preview sets the stage. Full show drops tomorrow. Join the discussion today. #podcasts #podcaster #businesspodcaster #podcastlove #podcastpreview #Lincoln #race #media #equity #truth #newsjunkie #leadershipmatters
Episode 3, Barbara's Banter : Take a Walk, Set a Boundary, Be A Leader
February 04, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBYou can't be an effective leader if you and your team are not healthy. This week, Bert Wachtelhausen , President, WellSpark Health, joins me and my co-host, Brian Boyer, Founder and CEO, The Boyer Group, to discuss health, balance and leadership. It's possible to thrive during COVID, and we will discuss exactly how to do so. #podcast #health #wellness #podcaster #theboyergroup #langstrategies #health #wellness #leadershipmatters #newyear #wellspark #wellbeing #preventivecare #wellnessprog...
Episode 3, Barbara's Banter, Preview : Take a Walk, Set a Boundary, Be A Leader
February 02, 2021 13:00 - 2 minutes - 1.62 MBWhile many of us work from home, the boundaries of work and personal life are blurred. You can turn off the computer and still achieve all of your goals. How? Our preview touches on this important topic as we prepare for the main show on Thursday. Join the discussion. #podcast #health #wellness #podcaster #theboyergroup #langstrategies #health #wellness #leadershipmatters #boundaries #worklifebalance
Episode 2, Barbara's Banter: Inevitable Change Leads to a Brighter Future
December 16, 2020 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBCan businesses survive the pandemic? If so, how, and what resources are available? Host Barbara Lang, Managing Principal and CEO, Lang Strategies, and co-host Brian Boyer, Founder and CEO, The Boyer Group, speak with Angela Franco, President and CEO of the DC Chamber of Commerce about how her biggest challenges can become her organization's most important assets. Join the conversation.
Episode 2, Trailer: Make a Wish Come True, Boost a Community
December 16, 2020 16:00 - 1 minute - 912 KBAngela Franco loves a challenge. As interim President and CEO of the DC Chamber of Commerce, she certainly faces obstacles to help her members and the DC business community Host Barbara Lang, Managing Principal and CEO, Lang Strategies, and co-host Brian Boyer, Founder and CEO, The Boyer Group, talk with Angela about her vision, mission and how she remains calm during this challenging time.
Episode 1: Leadership and Culture in the Eyes of the Beholder
November 23, 2020 18:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBDoes everyone in your organization see all issues the same way? If not, can you still succeed? Host Barbara Lang, Managing Principal and CEO, Lang Strategies, and co-host Brian Boyer, Founder and CEO, The Boyer Group, cover leadership, culture, conflict and sustainable success during this week's show with leadership expert Dr. Tony Smith. Join the conversation today.
Episode 1, Trailer: Don't Hire Yourself for the Job
November 18, 2020 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.88 MBCulture can make or break the success of an organization, and that starts with leadership and filters throughout the employee base. Should you hire people just like you for the job? Host Barbara Lang, Managing Principal and CEO, Lang Strategies, and co-host Brian Boyer, Founder and CEO, The Boyer Group, explore this topic and much more with leadership guru Dr. Tony Smith. Full show drops on Thursday. Join the conversation today.
Barbara's Banter, The Introduction Show: A Bus, Sharpened Pencils and the Birth of a Leader
November 05, 2020 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBDid Barbara Lang really publicly state she didn't want baseball to return to Washington, DC after decades without a Major League franchise? She wanted a team, but not if it hurt the business community. Unpopular decisions are what make great leaders. Baseball returned to DC and Barbara won her battle too. Co-host Brian Boyer interviews Barbara about that experience and more on the introduction show.
The Introduction Show: A Bus, Sharpened Pencils and the Birth of a Leader
October 29, 2020 23:00 - 2 minutes - 2.09 MBHow do sharpened pencils create a leader at the age of 9? Host Barbara Lang talks about a traumatic experience she had on a city bus in Jacksonville, Fla. Fortunately, it wasn't traumatic for Barbara, but a fellow passenger who wouldn't take no for an answer. Learn more in the lead up trailer to the introductory podcast episode.