In this episode, your host, Carol Schultz speaks with Splunk's Rob Swymer. Splunk is an international data company. Rob shares his diverse career and the mindset he adapted early on to accomplish what he has so far.

They dive into a rare conversation about love in the workplace. What it looks like to show love to your workers and the benefits it can bring.

Check out Splunk at https://www.splunk.com/.

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Guiding Employees: Whilst it’s important to give people enough rope to be innovative, what this guy is missing is if you are not checking in with your people, how are they to know if they’re going in the right direction? - Carol Schultz

In this week’s episode, our hosts Carol Schultz and Rob Swymer dive into a thought-provoking discussion about the evolving nature of middle management and the increasing role of technology in the workplace. They explore the impact of cutting middle management roles on mentorship, the changing work preferences of millennials and Gen Zers, and the necessity of maintaining a human connection amidst technological advancements. Join us as we uncover the complexities of business leadership, the significance of purpose, and the pivotal role of disruptive thinking in shaping the future of work. Get ready for a candid and insightful conversation that delves deep into the heart of workplace dynamics and the power of human connection.

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We're back with an insightful discussion featuring Bill Mandara, CEO and co-owner of Mancini Duffy – a design firm with a rich history and a tech-driven approach.

In this episode, Bill reflects on early setbacks as a new CEO, moments of success, and the lessons learned along the way. He offers a rare glimpse into the world of architecture and design, notably the transformative TSX Broadway project in Times Square.

Carol also dives into Bill’s talent and business strategy. Bill and his business partner, Christian Giordano, emphasized the need to diversify their firm's work to avoid reliance on specific client types or projects.

Finally, he leaves listeners with the single most important aspect he's learned about business.

Learn more about Bill Mandara and Mancini Duffy.

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Want to be our next guest? Email cat.gloria@verticalelevation.com with your information.

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