ExecutiveEDGE Podcast

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Welcome to The ExecutiveEDGE Podcast — your inside track to the intelligence that powers strategic business decisions. Backed by North America’s largest B2B newsroom, we deliver precision-crafted analysis to help you see around corners and lead with confidence. Each episode cuts through the noise with actionable insights in Strategy, Market Outlook, Technology, Workforce, and Risk — giving you the clarity to move first and move right. Subscribe today and join the ranks of executives shaping the future of business with clarity and confidence. https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/

Episodes

  1. JAN 24

    Scaling Without Stalling + The Human Side of AI Adoption

    Scaling is where startups either grow—or blow up. In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, LegalZoom co-founder Eddie Hartman shares key lessons leaders need to avoid growth traps and build scalable momentum beyond early traction. We also explore the human side of AI adoption at work—why uncertainty is rising for many employees and how leadership can build trust, communication, and training pathways that drive engagement instead of anxiety. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why scaling requires more than one growth strategy What leaders miss when early momentum starts to stall How AI adoption is impacting employee confidence What leadership can do to build trust and readiness Subscribe to ExecutiveEDGE for strategic insights that help leaders move first—and move right Balancing Growth Strategies: How Startups Can Avoid the Single-Engine Trap https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/strategy/article/55352133/scaling-your-startup-heres-how-to-do-it-while-avoiding-the-traps?utm_source=ExcEDGE+NL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS260121175&o_eid=1789B5875812D4V&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|1789B5875812D4V&oly_enc_id=1789B5875812D4V  Survey: AI Has 20% of Workers Feeling Anxious or Disengaged From Their Jobs https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/workforce/article/55343064/survey-ai-has-20-of-workers-feeling-anxious-or-disengaged-from-their-jobs?utm_source=ExcEDGE+NL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS260121175&o_eid=1789B5875812D4V&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|1789B5875812D4V&oly_enc_id=1789B5875812D4V  Subscribe to the ExecutiveEdge https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/subscribe Follow the ExecutiveEdge LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/executive-edge-endeavorb2b/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581825235566 X: https://x.com/ExecEdgeB2B https://www.tech.endeavoredge.com/strategy/article/55337030/balancing-legacy-and-innovation-the-bud…

    11 min
  2. JAN 16

    The Rise of the Super Manager + Executive Resilience for 2026

    AI isn’t just accelerating work—it’s reshaping leadership. In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, Jess Mann speaks with AI futurist Lucas Root, PhD about the rise of the “Super Manager” and why executives must evolve from decision-makers to systems architects in an AI-powered world. We also share practical resilience strategies to help leaders start 2026 strong, avoid burnout, and protect their energy, focus, and performance in a high-pressure environment. In this episode, you’ll learn: What the “Super Manager” is and why leadership is shifting How AI changes authority, expertise, and decision-making speed Why curiosity and collaboration are emerging leadership advantages Simple resilience tactics to prevent burnout and sustain momentum Episode Resources The Rise of the Supermanager: Redefining Leadership in the AI Era https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/strategy/article/55343292/executive-role-recalibration-in-the-ai-era-the-rise-of-the-supermanager?utm_source=ExecutiveEDGE+NL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS260113136&o_eid=1789B5875812D4V&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|1789B5875812D4V&oly_enc_id=1789B5875812D4V  Building Resilience: How Leaders Can Overcome Burnout and Achieve Goals in 2026 https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/strategy/article/55343287/how-to-avoid-feeling-shot-out-of-a-cannon-in-the-new-year?utm_source=ExecutiveEDGE+NL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS260113136&o_eid=1789B5875812D4V&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|1789B5875812D4V&oly_enc_id=1789B5875812D4V  Subscribe to the ExecutiveEdge https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/subscribe Follow the ExecutiveEdge LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/executive-edge-endeavorb2b/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581825235566 X: https://x.com/ExecEdgeB2B https://www.tech.endeavoredge.com/strategy/article/55337030/balancing-legacy-and-innovation-the-budget-battleground-in-it-planning

    13 min
  3. JAN 9

    Return to Office, Trust & Culture + Governance-First AI at Scale

    As leaders kick off 2026, return-to-office mandates are back in the spotlight—but the real issue isn’t location. In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, we explore what workplace policies reveal about trust, transparency, and company culture. We also break down how Avnet is scaling AI responsibly through a governance-first approach—improving supply chain visibility, forecasting accuracy, and resilience while keeping people at the center of transformation. In this episode, you’ll learn: What workforce data says about remote and hybrid work Why return-to-office mandates often test culture more than productivity How governance enables AI to scale beyond pilots Why training and change management drive AI ROI Resources:  Hybrid, Remote and RTO: Framing the Workspace Debate for ’26 https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/workforce/article/55339163/hybrid-remote-and-rto-framing-the-workspace-debate-for-26?utm_source=ExecutiveEDGE+NL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS260107189&o_eid=1789B5875812D4V&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|1789B5875812D4V&oly_enc_id=1789B5875812D4V  Case Study: Inside Avnet’s AI Playbook — Governance-First Innovation in a Global Supply Chain https://www.tech.endeavoredge.com/innovation/article/55339788/case-study-inside-avnets-ai-playbook-governance-first-innovation-in-a-global-supply-chain?utm_source=TechEDGE+NL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS251230122&o_eid=1789B5875812D4V&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|1789B5875812D4V&oly_enc_id=1789B5875812D4V  Subscribe to the ExecutiveEdge https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/subscribe Follow the ExecutiveEdge LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/executive-edge-endeavorb2b/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581825235566 X: https://x.com/ExecEdgeB2B

    13 min
  4. 12/24/2025

    Resilience as Strategy + The IT Budget Battleground

    Resilience isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a measurable driver of profitability. In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, we explore why leaders must elevate resilience from reactive cost-cutting to a core strategic capability tied directly to performance. We also examine the growing budget battleground in IT, breaking down how executives can modernize legacy systems, scale AI responsibly, and prioritize investments without expanding budgets. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why resilience should be treated as a profit-linked strategy How cross-training and preparedness improve performance Where leaders are investing to strengthen resilience How to balance legacy systems with innovation A clearer framework for prioritizing IT spend Episode Resources Ramping Resilience Into a Strategic Pillar https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/strategy/article/55338181/ramping-resilience-into-a-strategic-pillar Balancing Legacy and Innovation: The Budget Battleground in IT Planning https://www.tech.endeavoredge.com/strategy/article/55337030/balancing-legacy-and-innovation-the-budget-battleground-in-it-planning Subscribe to the ExecutiveEdge https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/subscribe   Follow the ExecutiveEdge LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/executive-edge-endeavorb2b/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581825235566 X: https://x.com/ExecEdgeB2B Website: https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/

    15 min

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Welcome to The ExecutiveEDGE Podcast — your inside track to the intelligence that powers strategic business decisions. Backed by North America’s largest B2B newsroom, we deliver precision-crafted analysis to help you see around corners and lead with confidence. Each episode cuts through the noise with actionable insights in Strategy, Market Outlook, Technology, Workforce, and Risk — giving you the clarity to move first and move right. Subscribe today and join the ranks of executives shaping the future of business with clarity and confidence. https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/