Episode Description:

How can we begin to recognize neurodiverse traits as strengths in the workplace? Our guest breaks down how leaders and organizations can be more understanding of neurodiverse talent. An inclusive work environments recognizes and embraces neurodiverse traits as strengths, particularly in high-demand fields like cybersecurity.

Discussion points:

• Creating a safe space where neurodivergent individuals can thrive and contribute their unique skills.
• Breaking away from rigid organizational structures.
• How someone with neurodiverse traits can communicate

Get in touch

• Connect with Randy Raw
• Connect with Amanda Brilhante
• Or email podcast@gdsgroup.com

Resources:

• GDS Group Summits & Events – Events
• Join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation! Get in touch here: The Leading Provider of Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group

Episode Description:

It's not just the right thing to do. It's not just about mitigating legal risk. Digital accessibility is good for business. But as our guest discusses, current RTO mandates might be blocking progress! Welcome to this critically important episode of Strategy for Breakfast! Let us know what you think at podcast@gdsgroup.com

Discussion points:

• What is the state of accessibility in the digital world (websites, apps, software) – how are we doing?
• What barriers prevent work or digital experiences from being accessible to all users, including those with disabilities?
• What's the risk of widespread return-to-office mandates?

Get in touch:

• Connect with Dana Randall
• Connect with Kelley Iuele
• Or email podcast@gdsgroup.com

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• GDS Group Summits & Events – Events
• Join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation! Get in touch here: The Leading Provider of Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group

While digital shopping gets ever more pervasive, with endless options at our fingertips, our guest says consumers today ALSO want that in-store experience. How can retailers cater to shoppers' whims, and how can AI really help?

Welcome to the latest episode of Strategy for Breakfast, where we talk with a retail expert, straight off a speaking gig at our big Retail Summit! Let us know what you think of this episode at podcast@gdsgroup.com

Discussion points:

• Where is AI and other emerging tech helping retailers, and where is the human touch more important than ever?
• What are the invaluable insights marketers gain by visiting stores (spoiler: traffic metrics don't tell the full story)
• What retail trends are important now?

Get in touch:

• Connect with Ron Thurston
• Connect with Kelley Iuele
• Or email podcast@gdsgroup.com

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• GDS Group Summits & Events – Events
• Join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation! Get in touch here: The Leading Provider of Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group

Episode Description:

In a jobs market that has many feeling insecure, what does it take to secure that next promotion or land your dream gig? Our guest is the author of "The 2-Hour Job Search" and he teaches people how to turn strangers into advocates to get ahead at work.

Let us know what you think of this episode at podcast@gdsgroup.com

Discussion points:

• How can we get people to advocate for us in our careers, even if we're not natural-born networkers?
• What's the science behind finding effective supporters, and who should we not waste time with?
• What are the smartest ways to use AI for career advancement?

Get in touch:

• Connect with Steve Dalton
• Connect with Kelley Iuele
• Or email podcast@gdsgroup.com

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• GDS Group Summits & Events – Events
• Join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation! Get in touch here: The Leading Provider of Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group

Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations. In this episode, we’re talking to an expert in AI implementation about how to have quicker growth, better productivity, and employee satisfaction. Rujuta Singh, the founder of Solved Together, shares neuroscience-backed methods and cost-effective strategies like design sprints, highlighting the importance of staying ahead in the AI landscape. Tune in to discover actionable insights for leveraging AI and staying competitive in today's fast-paced world.

Let us know what you think of this episode at podcast@gdsgroup.com

Discussion points:

• Solving the complex issue of collaboration and AI implementation
• Practical solutions to overcome AI issues and maximize efficiency
• Keeping pace with evolving technologies and executing “super actions”

Get in touch:

Connect with Rujuta Singh

Solved Together : Transformation Growth Partner in AI and more

Join “Madness In Business” community

Connect with Amanda Brilhante

Or email podcast@gdsgroup.com

Resources mentioned in this episode:

GDS Group – Meet the Boss Roundtables

GDS Group – Events

If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group

Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations.

In this episode, we explore how to find, motivate and retain your top performers. Because according to a recent report from Manpower Group, 75% of employers globally are reporting talent shortages; a similar amount say they are struggling to fill open positions. And improving success in this area is something award-winning recruiter Rob Kenward is passionate about. What does successful candidate and employee engagement look like in 2024?

Join us to find out – and let us know what you think of the episode at podcast@gdsgroup.com.

Discussion points:

• Evolving challenges in the talent attraction space
• Why diversity, equity and inclusion needs more than just a strategy
• The impact of AI on recruitment and employee engagement

Get in touch:

• Connect with our guest Robert Kenward
• Connect with host Ben Thompson
• Or email podcast@gdsgroup.com 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

• GDS Group – Meet the Boss Roundtables
• GDS Group – Summits

If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here:  The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group

Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! In this episode, we go deep with the author of “The Five Practices of Highly Resilient People.” Sharing insights from two decades of her own original qualitative research, Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal shows us why resiliency is no longer a soft skill. Let us know what you think of this episode at podcast@gdsgroup.com

Discussion points:

-How did you come to study resiliency?

-Everyone goes through challenges, but not everyone learns from them. What are the difference makers?

-What are the parallels between organizational resiliency and personal resilience?

Get in touch:

Connect with Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal

Connect with Kelley Iuele

Email podcast@gdsgroup.com

Resources mentioned in this episode:

GDS Group CHRO Summit

GDS Group – Events

Join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation!

Get in touch here: The Leading Provider of Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group

Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations. In this episode, we take a deep dive into human contact, and it impact on customer experience in the age of AI. And for all of that we welcome our guest the Vice President of Client Services at CORT, Angelique Lofton. Are we losing the human connection in the age AI? Let us know what you think of this episode at podcast@gdsgroup.com

Discussion points

• In the age of AI, how to keep it human when it comes to CX
• Lessons learned from the pandemic about human connections
• Leading organizational change – people and technology
• Finding the balance between leveraging tech for efficiency but preserving unique human qualities

Get in touch

• Connect with our guest Angelique Lofton
• Connect with host Tim Cassidy
• Or email podcast@gdsgroup.com

Resources mentioned in this episode

• GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables
• GDS Group – Summits
• If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group