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Welcome to Pivot points powered by Brandpie. The podcast that delves deep into the expertise of visionary leaders who’ve successfully taken their business, through a complex pivotal moment to unlock growth. Each episode we'll share with you how CEOs handle these critical inflection points, from leadership changes, mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures to jumping an ‘S’ Curve or making a category pivot to drive future success.  Pivot Points is for C-Suite executives and anyone aspiring to leadership who want to learn how the emotional levers of change – purpose, brand and culture – are critical to successfully navigating a pivotal moment.  Successfully working through a pivotal moment for your business requires great leadership, coupled with clarity of purpose, ambition and strategy. Pivot points will aim to go deep on these topics to help you understand how great leaders excite people to drive change to create and build long term value – for their company, their people, their shareholders and for society. 

  1. The Founder’s Edge: Secrets to Growing Alongside Your Business with Entrepreneur and Investor, Dave Parker - Episode 23

    14H AGO

    The Founder’s Edge: Secrets to Growing Alongside Your Business with Entrepreneur and Investor, Dave Parker - Episode 23

    Entrepreneurs are the ones who’ll change the world - so if you can help thousands of entrepreneurs at once, imagine how much change lies in your hands… Dave Parker’s a 5-time Founder with decades of experience in the tech world. From his storied past, he emboldens others with future-focused guidance that’s impossible to ignore. From the #1 reason for startup failure, to the one quality that too many Founders lack, every word from Dave Parker is laced with wisdom - often learned first hand. So if you’re a fledgling Founder preparing for exit, what follows is a glance at the blueprint you’ll want to follow… Key takeaways from this episode: Founder self-awareness is crucial for entrepreneurial success, especially in the early stagesDifferent phases of business growth require distinct mindsets, skills, and adaptability from foundersUnderstanding and choosing the right revenue model can significantly impact a startup’s sustainability, valuation, and growth trajectorySuccessful entrepreneurs often align their work with personal passion and long-term impactEntrepreneurs are defined by what they say “no” toDave Parker  https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveparker/ Entrepreneurs’ Organization https://eonetwork.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrepreneursorganization/ Connect with Dave Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveallenbrandpie/ Learn more about Brandpie: https://www.brandpie.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/brandpie/

    41 min
  2. From Wall Street to Wireless: Turning Networks into Empires with CEO of Extreme Networks, Ed Meyercord - Episode 18

    JUL 10

    From Wall Street to Wireless: Turning Networks into Empires with CEO of Extreme Networks, Ed Meyercord - Episode 18

    A young Ed Meyercord grew up in New York City, fascinated by ambitions of Wall Street. But under the surface, he always had the itch to run something of his own… He’s now been at the helm of Extreme Networks for over 15 years, proving that the potent combination of ambition and people-focused growth is a winning combo… The reach of Extreme Networks ranges from the Burj Khalifa to Old Trafford, and from Taylor Swift concerts to Samsung, cementing themselves in a market like no other. Join Ed as he shares the pivotal moments that gave him the art of perspective in business, inspired collaborative change within his teams, and helped him to build one of business’s great titans… Key takeaways from this episode: Ed's adaptability and continuous learning throughout his leadership journey from Wall Street to Extreme NetworksThe critical balance between maintaining existing business operations while driving innovationHow to motivate teams and manage conflict constructivelyEmotional engagement is as important as rational strategyParallels between leadership in business and team sportsEd Meyercord  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-meyercord/ Extreme Networks https://www.linkedin.com/company/extreme-networks/ Connect with Dave Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveallenbrandpie/ Learn more about Brandpie: https://www.brandpie.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/brandpie/

    42 min

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Welcome to Pivot points powered by Brandpie. The podcast that delves deep into the expertise of visionary leaders who’ve successfully taken their business, through a complex pivotal moment to unlock growth. Each episode we'll share with you how CEOs handle these critical inflection points, from leadership changes, mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures to jumping an ‘S’ Curve or making a category pivot to drive future success.  Pivot Points is for C-Suite executives and anyone aspiring to leadership who want to learn how the emotional levers of change – purpose, brand and culture – are critical to successfully navigating a pivotal moment.  Successfully working through a pivotal moment for your business requires great leadership, coupled with clarity of purpose, ambition and strategy. Pivot points will aim to go deep on these topics to help you understand how great leaders excite people to drive change to create and build long term value – for their company, their people, their shareholders and for society.