OtherWise Insights

Katarina Jones
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OtherWise Insights

What can a refugee tell an entrepreneur about starting over?While that refugee might never have stepped in a boardroom, they know all too well what it takes to walk away from something they love. Despite their vastly different backgrounds, the two people can relate over the humanity in their experiences.A podcast on leadership and entrepreneurship, each episode features an expert from the business world and a guest who has faced a similar challenge in a very different way. Listen to an FBI Agent and a CEO discuss staying calm under pressure, and learn how a Broadway Stage Manager and a Venture Capitalist adapt and think on their feet when things go wrong.As they explore the commonalities and differences between their perspectives, guests on OtherWise Insights provide each other - and us - with new inspiration to lead with wisdom. The magic is in the intersection.Thanks for joining us! Let us know what you think and who we should be talking to next by reaching out at www.otherwiseinsights.com

Episodes

  1. 08/28/2020

    Spotting Talent

    A talent scout for a professional baseball team discusses spotting talent with a VP of People from a San Francisco Tech Company. We talk about finding diamonds in the rough, evaluating for future potential, and combatting bias in the hiring process. Hear what Dr. Heather Doshay, VP of People from Webflow, and Ryan Leake, the Southwest Regional Scouting Supervisor for the Houston Astros.

    33 min

  2. 07/31/2020

    Asking Good Questions: Part 2

    Last week we left journalist & best-selling author, Amanda Ripley, and Chief Revenue Officer of People Data Labs, Andrew Elliott, talking about listening and asking good questions. This week they're back to finish up the discussion. We dive even deeper into tips and tricks, all of which will help you become a better leader as well.

    32 min

  3. 07/24/2020

    Asking Good Questions: Part 1

    Journalists and sales people have to build trust quickly, uncover the root of an issue, ask good questions, and listen effectively. These are all critical leadership skills as well. On today's episode we're speaking with journalist and best-selling author, Amanda Ripley, and Chief Revenue Officer of People Data Labs, Andrew Elliott. Not only are they masters of these skills themselves, they both teach others how to ask better questions. This episode has been split into 2 parts so that you can...

    21 min

  4. 07/09/2020

    Staying Calm Under Pressure

    On this episode, an FBI Agent & a CEO talk about staying calm under pressure. You'll hear Sid Patel, Assistant Special Agent in Charge from the FBI, speak with Tim Junio, co-founder and CEO of cyber-security company, Expanse. The challenges they face are very different - one keeps us safe from mass shootings and terrorist incidents, while the other runs one of Forbes Magazine's next billion dollar startups - yet neither one is a stranger to stress or dealing with crisis. Listen to these t...

    32 min

  5. 06/26/2020

    Adapting When Things Go Wrong

    On this episode, a Broadway Stage Manager and a Venture Capitalist talk about adapting when things go wrong. You'll hear Holly Coombs, Production Stage Manager for Mean Girls,l speak with Venture Capital Partner, David Hornik. When something goes wrong during a live show, a stage manager has to think and act quickly. When things go wrong in business, entrepreneurs have to do the same, and investors like David can offer perspective. Listen to Holly and David discuss thinking on their feet and ...

    34 min

  6. 06/12/2020

    Building Ecosystems

    In this episode, a Norwegian Diplomat and the Director of a business accelerator compare and contrast their experiences of building ecosystems from their unique perspectives.Creating an ecosystem is hard work! How do you get people bought in to your vision? What can you do to promote sustainable growth? What should you be thinking about if you're trying to create your own community or ecosystem?Hear answers to these questions and more on Episode 2 of OtherWise Insights.Guests:Mysty Rusk, Dire...

    22 min

  7. 05/29/2020

    Remote Teams

    On this episode, an Air Force General and the CEO of a fully distributed company discuss Remote Teams. Listen to Joel Gascoigne, CEO of Buffer, and Brigadier General, David Shoemaker (who is also Chief of Staff for the Pacific region), talk about their best practices for building remote culture and making people feel like part of the mission.Disclaimer: Views offered here are personal and do not represent the U.S. Government.Guests:Joel Gascoigne, CEO of BufferDavid Shoemaker, Brigadier Gener...

    29 min

  8. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    OtherWise Insights Trailer

    A podcast on leadership and entrepreneurship, each episode features an expert from the business world and a guest who has faced the same challenge in a very different way. Listen to an Air Force General and a CEO talk about building culture on remote teams, or hear a Broadway Stage Manager and a Venture Capitalist discuss how they adapt and think on their feet when things go wrong.As they explore the commonalities and differences between their experiences, guests on OtherWise Insights provide...

    4 min

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What can a refugee tell an entrepreneur about starting over?While that refugee might never have stepped in a boardroom, they know all too well what it takes to walk away from something they love. Despite their vastly different backgrounds, the two people can relate over the humanity in their experiences.A podcast on leadership and entrepreneurship, each episode features an expert from the business world and a guest who has faced a similar challenge in a very different way. Listen to an FBI Agent and a CEO discuss staying calm under pressure, and learn how a Broadway Stage Manager and a Venture Capitalist adapt and think on their feet when things go wrong.As they explore the commonalities and differences between their perspectives, guests on OtherWise Insights provide each other - and us - with new inspiration to lead with wisdom. The magic is in the intersection.Thanks for joining us! Let us know what you think and who we should be talking to next by reaching out at www.otherwiseinsights.com

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  • Creator
    Katarina Jones
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 OtherWise Insights
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    OtherWise Insights

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