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The Only Constant is Change: Embracing Flexibility in Leadership, with Jacob Morgan

In Good Companies - May 21, 2024 09:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
In 2024, flexibility is the word in everyone’s business. In a recent survey, the British Standards Institution asked more than 900 leaders worldwide about their priorities for their companies going forward. The results found that flexibility and well-being were the main concerns across ...

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[Fan Favorite] A Veterans' Lesson in Business Ownership, with LDR Growth Partners.

In Good Companies - May 14, 2024 12:30 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
According to the national census, there are 16.2 million veterans in the U. S., with over 4 million under the age of 55 years old. Many come back from deployment with a whole life ahead of them, and savings ripe for investment. So where does this new life begin? Our guests today will sh...

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The Art of Standing Out: Finding your Business Niche with Robert Brawner

In Good Companies - May 07, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Great business often starts with a need that hasn’t been met. Whether you’re operating in an emerging field, or offering a new service within an established industry, a good niche holds unique potential for your company. Our guest Robert Brawner knows this from experience. As an enviro...

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CEO of What? An Innovative Vision for Leadership with Jay B. Sauceda

In Good Companies - May 01, 2024 10:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Many corporate leaders share a capacity for reinvention, as proven by recent research by Deloitte. According to their 2024 CEO survey, 80% of CEOs can maintain vision and optimism, even when faced with global uncertainty. But what else makes a great CEO? In today’s episode, serial entre...

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It Runs in the Family: Expanding Business from Generation to Generation, with E.C. Malone Corporation

In Good Companies - April 23, 2024 12:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
In 2023, 87% of companies in the U.S. were family-owned; across the labor market, they employ more than half of the population. So on this new episode of In Good Companies, we find out what it takes to grow your business as a family, and pass down craftsmanship from generation to genera...

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Nobody Panic: Dos & Don’ts of Crisis Management, with Sydney Isaacs

In Good Companies - April 16, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
In our world, it's not a question of if but when a crisis will strike. In 2023, 96% of businesses experienced emergencies, but only one in five companies were prepared to take action. So in today’s episode, we’re learning to expect the unexpected with the help of our guest: Sydney Isaac...

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Fraud is Everyone’s Business: Cassi Chandler on Corporate Security and Intelligence

In Good Companies - April 09, 2024 12:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Welcome back to In Good Companies! This season, we’re connecting you with the hottest trends in business. So we start with a big question: in a fast digital world, how can we keep our companies safe and secure? In 2023, 40% of all US organizations experienced security violations; so wha...

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[Fan Favorite] Turning the Tables: Diversity in Board Governance with Anna Catalano

In Good Companies - April 02, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
In Good Companies is springing back into action! Season 5 is out next week, and to warm up, we’re bringing back a favorite guest from seasons past: the fantastic Anna Catalano. Her episode is a lesson in ambition and professional development.  Over the last 20 years, Anna has perfected...

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In Good Companies is Back for Season 5!

In Good Companies - February 29, 2024 22:41 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
We've only been gone for a few weeks, but at Cadence Bank, we miss our weekly dose of In Good Companies.  But! We’ve got some exciting news. We will soon return for our fifth season. So mark your calendars: fresh new episodes of In Good Companies are coming to your feed in March 2024. ...

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In the Driver’s Seat: Your All-in-One Guide to Business Leadership

In Good Companies - January 12, 2024 12:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Happy New Year! 2024 is here, and, as is our tradition, our team celebrates bringing good companies forward. So to close season four, we welcome back some well-loved guests to talk about one of our favorite topics: how to lead with integrity. Consider this your all-in-one guide to busin...

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[Fan Favorite] Sourcing Talents for Leadership, with Jennifer McNorton

In Good Companies - January 02, 2024 11:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
New year, new you, same great podcast. We are back this week with another fan-favorite episode, which is our way of wrapping up the holidays and starting the new year on a high note! This week, meet (again) Jennifer McNorton, senior director of talent attraction at Indeed, one of the m...

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[Fan Favorite] Strategic Partnerships and the Art of the Deal, with George & Joshua Robertson

In Good Companies - December 26, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
We wish you a very happy holiday season!  Join us in revisiting a much loved episode from season three. It’s our gift to you to say thank you for being part of our In Good Companies community. This fan favorite episode asks: Are you thinking about selling a business? Or buying into a ...

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Broad River Retail: An Overnight Success, 20 Years in the Making

In Good Companies - December 19, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
As a company, how long does it take to make it? The U.S. Bureau of Labor reports that 20% of companies go bust in their first two years. What’s more, only one-fifth make it past their 15th anniversary. But on In Good Companies, we’re hopeful. That’s why in this episode, we talk to Charl...

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Turning Data into Gold: Mining the Power of Data Intelligence, with Clarity Innovations

In Good Companies - December 13, 2023 13:39 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Information brings us food for thought. It grounds a lot of our discussions, and perhaps, most importantly, it gives our work direction and purpose. This is why on this podcast, we bring you expert guests and start every episode with a little bit of data! A recent survey by Deloitte fin...

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When Business Meets Love, Beer and Community: Nate & Kaitlynn Kressin Untapped

In Good Companies - December 05, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
In 2023, beer became the most popular alcoholic drink in the U. S., with a market estimated at $74 billion. So perhaps it’s no surprise that in recent years an increasing number of businesses have taken to the keg. A recent article by The Conversation reports that since 2015 the number ...

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How the Story Goes: Mastering the Art of Leadership Storytelling, with Esther Choy

In Good Companies - November 28, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Think about something you learned recently. Whether it is a scientific finding, a fun fact, a historical event or something else, there is probably a great story behind it. Research by the London School of Business shows that most people only retain 5%-10% of the information they're giv...

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[Fan Favorite] John Hope Bryant on Empowering Entrepreneurs and Championing Minorities in Business

In Good Companies - November 21, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
'Tis the season to be thankful! While our team takes a short holiday break, we’re bringing back a fan favorite episode from last season. It's our way of saying thank you for making “In Good Companies” a success.  So together, let’s revisit a conversation that got us thinking about what...

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Discipline, Patriotism, Family: Veterans’ Lessons in Business Ownership

In Good Companies - November 14, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
According to the national census, there are 16.2 million veterans in the U. S., with over 4 million under the age of 55 years old. Many come back from deployment with a whole life ahead of them, and savings ripe for investment. So where does this new life begin? Our guests today will sh...

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Under the Influence: Learning Marketing Strategy from Pop Culture

In Good Companies - November 07, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
If you've been listening to In Good Companies for a while, you know that sometimes we like to shake things up. In this episode, we bring back a special guest, Dr Marcus Collins. Remember Marcus? He is a culture expert, marketing professor and author of the best-selling book “For the Cu...

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Nurture your Culture: Dr Marcus Collins on the Power of Culture in Business

In Good Companies - October 31, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
A recent Deloitte survey shows that our professional expectations have shifted in the past decade. In 2023, our youngest workers want jobs aligned with their values, where they have a purpose and find a sense of belonging. Increasingly, our workforce looks for good company culture, firs...

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Raptor Technologies: How Growing Market Share Leads to Safer Schools

In Good Companies - October 24, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Listener warning: This podcast includes discussions of school shootings and trauma, which may be distressing for some listeners. A recent survey from the National Center for Education Statistics reports that two-thirds of American public schools now control visitor access to their scho...

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All Aboard: Anna Catalano on Gender and Diversity on Boards

In Good Companies - October 17, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
When picturing a board of directors, what comes to mind? Men in suits sitting around a table? Well, you are not to blame. In 2023, women hold only 28% of board seats in the Russell 3000. So how are companies making efforts to diversify their leadership? How can established directors lif...

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Trust The Process: How Human Connection Drives Business Performance

In Good Companies - October 10, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
There is no P&L statement for well-being, but we all know a great team when we're on one. So, what’s the secret? How do leaders build a business culture where people feel good and work well together? How can companies make sure that their people show up every day as the best version of ...

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Opportunity for All: John Hope Bryant on Building Up Entrepreneurs

In Good Companies - May 23, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Often, the story of an entrepreneur is focused on exceptional individuals. But every entrepreneur knows that they can’t do it alone. We all need a helping hand to reach our true potential. That’s especially true for those from underserved communities. So how do we empower entrepreneurs?...

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How to Deal with the Deal: The Human Side of M&A

In Good Companies - May 16, 2023 09:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Whether you’re selling a business or buying into one, it’s a big deal. And when the stakes get high, so do emotions. On this episode, we dive into the human element of mergers & acquisitions. What’s it like to sell your business? How do you navigate change? What can you do to build trus...

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A Whole New Ballgame: Jim Crane on Business Transformation

In Good Companies - May 09, 2023 09:30 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Whether it’s because of new leadership, exogenous shock, or a plain old rut, all companies eventually need to change. While there’s no single template for how to transform your business, you can learn a lot from those who have done it successfully; and there’s probably no better example...

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Everlasting Love: Sustaining a culture of love

In Good Companies - May 02, 2023 09:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Last week, Mohammad Anwar and Chris Pitre introduced us to the concept of “Love as a Business Strategy” and showed how beneficial it is to leaders. But leaders aren’t the only ones in a business. So, what does a culture of love bring to employees? The answer: a lot! They have just as mu...

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All You Need Is Love: The origins of “Love as a Business Strategy”

In Good Companies - April 26, 2023 09:37 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
How much better would the world be if everyone loved going to work? How much more engaged would we be? How much more efficient? That’s the vision of Mohammad Anwar and Chris Pitre (Softway & Culture+), two co-authors of the WSJ-bestseller Love as a Business Strategy. They want to revolu...

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The CX Factor: Creating Standout Customer Experience

In Good Companies - April 18, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Customers judge your company on more than just the product you sell. They’re evaluating every interaction, from start to finish: Was the website easy to navigate? Were the employees friendly and helpful? Did their order come quickly (and in one piece)? They want convenience, consistency...

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Brand & Culture 101 (Rebroadcast)

In Good Companies - April 11, 2023 11:17 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
We've received a great response from you on our sonic branding episode, so we wanted to ride the wave and follow up with some additional content on small business marketing. This week’s episode originally aired in Season 2. We interact with brands every day, so you might think you’ve g...

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