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  1. 20 HR. AGO

    Disruption: What that means in today’s modern business world

    Sandeep Sakharkar the Founder CEO of Datanoetic, that is changing the way enterprises get tangible value from data and managing process improvement using AI joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Sandeep Sakharkar discuss the following: * The word ‘disruption’ is omnipresent and very widely and perhaps overused, in today’s world. What does disruption mean for you? * Over the recent decade huge growth in internet driven individual habits and the rise of social media has led to FOMO driven behaviors (Fear of Missing Out). Is there an enterprise aspect to FOMO? What is your take on it? * How can organisations best prepare to manage disruption? * You have a rich experience of working for blue chip organizations driving technology change over the past two decades. Are there any examples or lessons of transformation you have experienced that address disruption for the overall benefit of business? * What is your view on the recent rise of AI, GenAI and related technologies and what are the disruptions you think they will bring? In that context can you share anything about your new venture, Datanoetic? Sandeep Sakharkar is an experienced professional and entrepreneur in the Tech Strategy / Digital Transformation / Data & AI Business and Innovation industry space. With a career spanning over 25 years across UK, Europe, and the U.S,  Mr Sakharkar’s deeply rooted tech industry experience has evolved from executing wide scoping roles, tech driven programs and strategic transformations across pharma / consumer healthcare, retail and supply chain organizations at a global scale, to being part of management ExCos and corporate boards. As the first CIO at GXO Logistics, Mr Sakharkur successfully built globally cohesive tech teams and spearheaded the strategy and execution of the technology foundation for future sustained growth across capabilities spanning customer facing, back-office, Data / AI and cloud transition programs. Mr. Sakharkur has recently embarked on building a game changing B2B startup as Founder CEO of Datanoetic; changing the way enterprises get tangible value from data and managing process improvement using AI. Website: https://datanoetic.ai People also listened to: Sedron’s Blueprint for Talent Acquisition and Retention

    17 min
  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Sedron’s Blueprint for Talent Acquisition and Retention

    Mackenzie Reider is the Chief People Officer at Sedron, a leader in advanced water and waste upcycling technologies joins the Green Business Podcast. With a focus on transforming the paradigm from waste processing to resource recovery, Sedron Technologies works with agricultural, municipal, and industrial customers to process their “waste” into climate-smart commodities through environmentally and financially sustainable methods. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Mackenzie Reider discuss the following: * Sedron is expanding across multiple U.S. regions. Could you walk us through the nuanced recruitment strategies you’ve implemented to attract diverse talent pools in these varying geographical locations?” * In an era where employee turnover is a pervasive challenge, how has Sedron cultivated an environment that not only retains top-tier talent but also fosters long-term commitment?” * The importance of organizational culture in talent acquisition and retention is well-documented. How has Sedron strategically engineered its culture to serve as a magnet for industry-leading professionals?” * In your role as Chief People Officer, what key indicators and metrics do you tend to focus on? How do these measurements inform Sedron’s human capital management approach?” * Expansion often brings unforeseen challenges, particularly in human resources. Could you share an instance where you encountered an obstacle in talent management during Sedron’s ongoing growth strategy, and how did you strategically overcome it? * To conclude Mackenzie, could you offer our listeners one paramount piece of advice for building and sustaining a robust organizational culture that not only attracts top talent but also engenders long-term commitment and continual motivation among employees?” Mackenzie Reider serves as the Chief People Officer of Sedron, a leader in advanced water and waste upcycling technologies. With a distinguished background in human resources and organizational development, Reider plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s robust workforce strategy and fostering a culture of innovation. Under Reider’s leadership, Sedron has established itself as a magnet for top-tier talent in the sustainable technology sector. Her efforts have been crucial in assembling teams capable of driving innovation in waste management and resource recovery, particularly in agricultural, municipal, and industrial sectors. Prior to joining Sedron in 2023, Reider was the Head of Human Resources at Janicki Industries. Reider holds an executive MBA from Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley and a B.S. in Biological Engineering from North Carolina State University. She has also served as the SHRM Foundation Director for the Skagit Island Chapter of SHRM and as the Programs Director for Washington State SHRM. Websites: https://sedron.com | https://sedron.com/careers Social Media Links: Linkedin (business): https://www.linkedin.com/company/sedron-technologies Linkedin (personal): a href="https://www.linkedin.

    15 min
  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    Love Your Business Like Never Before: Shawn Fry’s Formula for Explosive Growth!

    Shawn Fry, a visionary Business Transformation Coach and bestselling author of Sustained Business Growth joins Enterprise Radio. With over 24 years of global leadership experience, Shawn has worked with industry giants like GE, Boeing, and Toyota, transforming 60 facilities across 17 countries into models of operational excellence and innovation. This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Author Channel. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Shawn Fry discuss the following: * How can leaders maintain constancy of purpose to achieve long-term success? * What strategies ignite maximum engagement and drive massive action in teams? * How do businesses foster continuous improvement while ensuring sustainable growth? * What inspired you to write your book? Was there a pivotal moment that sparked the idea? * Can you share a setback that led to the key insights in your book? * What sets your book apart in its field? What fresh perspectives or frameworks does it introduce? Shawn Fry, Business Transformation Coach, is a seasoned leader with over 24 years of experience driving operational excellence and total business transformation across manufacturing and global supply chains. Known for his ability to lead diverse teams and foster impactful change, Shawn has influenced operations in 60 facilities across 17 countries. His expertise spans Manufacturing, Business Management, and Global Leadership, working with industry giants like GE, Honeywell, Boeing, and Toyota. Shawn’s professional journey is backed by a strong foundation of certifications, including PMP, Master Black Belt, and Lean Expert credentials. He also holds certifications in Digital Marketing, AI Mastery, and emerging technologies, reflecting his forward-thinking approach. As an author of Sustained Business Growth and a lifelong learner, Shawn combines his technical knowledge with his core values of integrity, trust, and service to inspire leaders to maximize their potential. Currently serving as a Director of Operational Excellence and Quality, Shawn is dedicated to challenging and serving business leaders to achieve purpose-driven success. His passion for family, community service, and continuous improvement underscores his commitment to excellence, making him a trusted partner in business transformation. Website: https://sustainedbusinessgrowth.com Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShawnEFry Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/shawn-fry People also listened to: eCaregivers: New Platform is Revolutionizing the Senior Home Care Industry

    16 min
  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    eCaregivers: New Platform is Revolutionizing the Senior Home Care Industry

    George Koenig, Founder and CEO of eCaregivers, an innovative platform revolutionizing the senior home care industry joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest George Koenig discuss the following: * How does eCaregivers help seniors and their families? * What type of services can a consumer find on your site? * How are you different from a traditional agency or registry? * Share with us your vision for eCaregivers. * Walk us through how a senior or their family can utilize the platform. George Koenig is the Founder and CEO of eCaregivers. He has 22+ years of home care agency ownership and deep expertise in the home care industry. In addition to his experience as a Fortune 50 trained manager, responsible for a $1B consumer market at AT&T, George is the founder and previous owner of Senior Home Care Services- a licensed & accredited health care services firm that operates at the top 5% of revenue & 1% of earnings among agencies nationwide. He sold this business in 2020 and has since come out of retirement to create eCaregivers. He founded eCaregivers with a vision to democratize home care for the better with a mission of empowering families with the tools to access safe, affordable, and transparent home care. After over 20 years in the industry, he’s created eCaregivers to give back to families and Care Providers while solving a huge problem- a need for affordable and accessible home care. Website: https://www.ecaregivers.com Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ecaregivers Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecaregivers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecaregivershomecare People also listened to: Less Is More: Elevate Your Leadership with Just 5 Simple Rules!

    12 min
  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    Less Is More: Elevate Your Leadership with Just 5 Simple Rules!

    Steve Black who is currently the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of abrighterday.life – a business & Leadership coaching firm out of Colorado joins Enterprise Radio. He is also the “Official Leadership Coach of the National Grocers Association”. This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Author Channel. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Steve Black discuss the following: * Now you are the author of the book “The 5 Rules, Transform your Culture for yourself, your team and your family“. Why are these 5 rules effective? * How do you get buy-in from the team on these rules? * What are a few of the life lessons from the book? * What’s the lasting effect you hope to leave on your audience? * How do these rules level the playing field at work and home? Steve Black who is currently the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of abrighterday.life – a business & Leadership coaching firm out of Colorado. He is also the “Official Leadership Coach of the National Grocers Association”. With 48 years of expertise in the retail grocery arena, he has had a remarkable career. He’s been an integral part of companies that are true innovators and trailblazers, such as Rouses Markets, Lucky’s Farmers Markets, Sprouts Farmers Markets, and Sunflower Farmers Markets, to name a few. He is also a member of the Maxwell Leadership Team serving as a certified Executive speaker & coach. His leadership-focused mindset and hands-on experience have enabled him to contribute valuable insights at every turn-impacting business through coaching & training teams dedicated towards personal growth on both individual & organizational levels. Steve and his wife, Melanie, along with their daughter Taylor live in Colorado and enjoy spending time outdoors on their four – wheelers, trout fishing, photography, and traveling to see their two sons, daughters-in-law, and six grandchildren. Website: https://abrighterday.life Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abrighterday.life Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abrighterday-life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrighterday.life People also listened to: Mastering Business Without a Business Degree: Learn Strategies That Work!

    10 min
  6. JAN 29

    Mastering Business Without a Business Degree: Learn Strategies That Work!

    Chad Wade, the CEO of UNS Wholesale, a top wholesale distributor for smoke shop owners in the US, and owner of 3 retail smoke shops in Louisville, Kentucky joins Enterprise Radio. In his best-selling book “Street Smart How to Start a Million Dollar Business and Run it Like a Weed Empire”, Chad shares strategies forged in the school of life to help you turn your passion into a thriving business, even if you’ve never studied business before. This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Author Channel. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Chad Wade discuss the following: * To lead things off today, talk to us about the importance of keeping your employees appreciated. * Why do we have to know your customers? * Why is it important to be very knowledgeable about the products you carry? * Why should you meet and greet every customer that enters the store. * What is the value of listening to the requests and comments of your customers? Whether you’re an established business owner or a new entrepreneur, Chad Wade offers a range of customized solutions to meet your needs. From quick phone consultations to in-depth video sessions, he is  here to provide expert guidance tailored to your specific goals. Book a call today and discuss how he can help elevate your business to new heights. Website: https://chadwadetv.com Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadwadetv Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-wade Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadwadetv People also listened to: Excelsior University Enabling Paths To Accessing Impactful Higher Education

    9 min
  7. JAN 25

    Excelsior University Enabling Paths To Accessing Impactful Higher Education

    David Schejbal, the President of Excelsior University, an online, accredited, not-for-profit learning institution that provides accessible and innovative educational opportunities to adult students joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest David Schejbal discuss the following: * Can you start by telling us about Excelsior University? * How have online university programs, such as Excelsior, evolve over time, and what are their major benefits? * You have many programs for current service members and veterans. What issues do they face regarding higher education, and how is Excelsior providing for them? * What are some innovations and new programs that Excelsior is cultivating? * Where do you hope to see Excelsior in 5 years? David Schejbal became president of Excelsior University in August 2020. He is the fourth president since Excelsior’s founding in 1971. Schejbal is a leading voice in adult and nontraditional higher education. With his leadership, Excelsior remains student and mission focused. Throughout his career, Schejbal’s primary focus has been on making education accessible, affordable, and flexible for all students. He previously served as vice president and chief of digital learning at Marquette University. Prior to joining Marquette, he was dean of continuing education, outreach, and e-learning at the University of Wisconsin-Extension, working across all 26 campuses of the system to extend the resources of the university to communities throughout the state. Schejbal has received many awards, including the Julius M. Nolte Award for Extraordinary Leadership, which is the highest award given by the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA). His affiliations with industry organizations include serving as a member of the governing board of the Presidents Forum, chair of the Board of Visitors of the Army War College, and the past president of UPCEA. Schejbal is a frequent keynote speaker, and his insights about reinventing higher education have appeared in such publications as Forbes, EvoLLLution, Innovative Higher Education, and Inside Higher Ed. Website: https://www.excelsior.edu Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExcelsiorU Instagram: @excelsioruniv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/excelsioru X: @ExcelsiorUniv People also listened to: What it Means to be Mindfully Successful

    18 min
  8. JAN 22

    What it Means to be Mindfully Successful

    Margo Boster, a leadership coach and the author of the new book “MINDFULLY SUCCESSFUL: Unlock the Power of Your BRAIN, BODY, and BREATH to Elevate Your Leadership joins Enterprise Radio. This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Author Channel. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Margo Boster discuss the following: * The book’s title is Mindfully Successful, and you share some of what mindfully successful is.  In your own words, how do you describe what mindfully successful is and what it isn’t? * There are many management books out there; why is this one any different? * Can you share a real example of where a “successful” leader was hindering themselves or getting in their way – perhaps working harder than they had to or having an unintended impact on their team or organization – and how your techniques improved their performance, effectiveness, and health? * You tell the story in the book about the yoga teacher telling you to breathe, and your response was, “How the hell is breathing going to solve my mountain of problems?”  I imagine some of the executives you work with have a similar reaction.  How do you respond to that? * In a fast-paced business environment, how can leaders balance the demands of productivity with the principles of mindfulness? * What are some common misconceptions leaders have about mindfulness and how it does or doesn’t apply to leadership? Margo Boster is a leadership coach and yoga teacher with over twenty-five years of diverse roles in information technology across private sector companies and governmental organizations. She has spent the last fifteen years working with CEOs, US military generals, and other senior executives to reach their peak potential. Drawing on extensive studies of psychology, anatomy, philosophy, neuropsychology, and adult development, Boster has crafted a coaching philosophy that integrates the latest insights from these fields with her decades of leadership experience. She shares her insights in MINDFULLY SUCCESSFUL: Unlock the Power of Your BRAIN, BODY, and BREATH to Elevate Your Leadership (Amplify Publishing). Website: https://mindfully-successful.com | https://margoboster.com Social Media Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margoboster Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorMargoBoster Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margoboster People also listened to: How to Hack the Corporate Lifestyle and Get Back to Living

    14 min
  9. JAN 20

    How to Hack the Corporate Lifestyle and Get Back to Living

    Sean McMann the author of his new book, Hacking the Corporate Jungle: How to Work Less, Make More and Actually Like Your Life joins Enterprise Radio. This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Author Channel. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Sean McMann discuss the following: * What inspired you to write this book? * Can you talk about our collective view of work, in general, and its influence on our self-worth. * How do our childhood experiences draw us into the “work” lifestyle? * What do you mean by your advice to “become a corporate hacker?” * How can we free ourselves of endless distractions, social media, and needless meetings to create more time? * Once you create more time for yourself, how do you decide what to do with it? Recruited right out of college to work at one of the largest data firms, Sean McMann embarked on an eight-year journey from new grad to consulting director. Privileged to see behind the curtain of some of the largest corporations today, he recognized the system was broken and quit at the height of his career, when working the least but making the most money he ever had, betting everything, including his money, reputation, and time, on trying to fix the problem of the corporate jungle. He shares his insights in his new book, Hacking the Corporate Jungle: How to Work Less, Make More and Actually Like Your Life. When he’s not writing, researching, and speaking, McMann spends his time riding his bike, visiting art museums, snowboarding, and playing with his two young sons. Website: https://seanmcmann.com Social Media Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcmannsean Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.mcmann.75 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmc_mann People also listened to: Dust Moto Designed and Built For Fun

    22 min
  10. JAN 18

    Dust Moto Designed and Built For Fun

    Colin Godby, the Co-founder& CEO of American electric dirt bike company Dust Motors that’s on a mission to transform the industry joins Enterprise Radio. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Colin Godby discuss the following: * What is the big vision you have for the Motorcycle industry—What are you disrupting? * How is the  Hightail motorcycle unique?  How is the experience better? * Take us on a ride—what does it mean to ride a dirt bike…how is it different than a street bike and what are some of the cool features please? * Where can our audience purchase a Hightail? * What are you looking forward to the most in 2025 for the company? Colin Godby is the CEO and co-founder of Dust Motorcycles,  an American electric motorcycle company dedicated to bringing the thrill of riding to more people. Raised in Southern California, Colin’s love for high-performance vehicles began with BMX racing and dreams of designing race cars. Starting his career as a mechanical engineer, he worked on high-stakes vehicle projects spanning military, racing, theme parks, and consumer EVs, gaining expertise in speed, endurance, and innovation. An experienced off-road co-driver, Colin has competed in international events like the Baja1000 and Transsyberia Rally. His career transitioned into the consumer sector, where he developed high-demand products within tight timelines for venture-backed startups, eventually leading product development at the executive level across engineering, design, and strategy. In 2023, Colin founded Dust Motorcycles to create accessible, high-performance electric dirt bikes. Based in Bend, Oregon, he now balances his role with family life, sharing his love for the outdoors and two wheels with his young sons and inspiring a new generation to ride. Prior to forming Dust Motorcycles he was chief product officer at UBCO, a utility electric vehicle company. During his career he also held several senior engineering positions with brand leaders including Walt Disney Imagineering and  Skullcandy Inc. Colin holds a bachelor’s of science degree in mechanical engineering with honors from University of California Santa Barbara. Website: https://www.dustmoto.com Social Media Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dust-moto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dust.moto People also listened to this: Lighting The Way: LED Lighting’s Role in Sustainability

    11 min
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