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Episode Transcript [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast/neil-juul-von-dutch-leadership-journey]

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In this episode, Niels Juul, founding member of Von Dutch and founder and CEO of No Fat Ego Productions, explores how misaligning organizational values with a brand can harm employee engagement and reputation. He attributes misalignment to poor communication and inconsistent leadership, and emphasizes the need for integrating values into operations. Juul also shares practical strategies for achieving alignment and fostering a cohesive company culture. Drawing from his work with Von Dutch, he underscores the importance of authenticity and careful growth management while balancing creativity with business needs

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Niels Juul [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/guests/niels-juul]

Niels, a US and Danish national fluent in six languages, is a globally renowned executive producer with expertise in financing and packaging features and a history of working with the top directors in the world film industry.

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Niels Juul on Authentic Leadership and the Rise of Von Dutch

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Episode Transcript [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast/perimenopause-at-Reddit]

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In this insightful episode, Marie Kare, Head of Creative, Global Business Brand, shares her personal journey through perimenopause and the impact it has had on her professional life. Marie opens up about the challenges and changes she experienced, offering practical advice on how to navigate this transitional period with resilience. She discusses the importance of open conversations about perimenopause in the workplace and how it can affect career dynamics and personal well-being. Tune in to hear Marie’s candid reflections and gain valuable perspectives on managing this stage of life while continuing to thrive professionally.

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Marie Kare [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/guests/marie-kare]

Marie Kare puts the Creative in Marketing. You know: "Marcreaketivineg." She currently leads creative for the business brand at Reddit, where she's worked for about six years. She's a compulsive creative, having professionally made stuff (video games, sponsored livestreams, branded content, rather eccentric ad campaigns, and more) for companies like Activision, Adobe, Amazon, Netflix, Twitch, Ubisoft, and more. She's a dog person.

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Reddit's Head of Creative Shares the Reality of Women's Wellness: Perimenopause

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Episode Transcript [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast/ashaki-rucker-guidance-on-business-silos]

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In this episode, we tackled the challenge of organizational silos, which 89% of employees say hinder communication and productivity. Ashaki Rucker, SVP of HR at Telemundo Enterprises, discussed how technology can worsen these issues and shared strategies for overcoming them. She underscores the importance of strong leadership, clear incentives, and recognition programs in overcoming these barriers. Rucker also highlights the role of technology and data in promoting collaboration, and notes that strategic agility and emotional intelligence are essential for leaders to effectively break down silos and drive success.

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Ashaki Rucker [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/guests/ashaki-rucker]

Ashaki Rucker is a seasoned HR executive with extensive experience in leading human resources functions across global organizations. She began her career as the Director of Corporate HR at Time Warner, where she honed her skills in talent management and organizational development. Ashaki then spent six years with The Walt Disney Studios as Vice President of HR Distribution and Operations, where she played a pivotal role in optimizing HR processes and supporting large-scale business initiatives. Her journey continued with Arvato Bertelsmann North America, where she served as Vice President of HR SCM and HR Shared Services, overseeing HR strategies for supply chain management and shared services. Currently, Ashaki is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Telemundo Enterprises & Latin America at NBC Universal. In addition to her corporate role, she serves as a Member of the Board of Directors for Amerant Bank, where she contributes her HR expertise to guide the bank's strategic direction. Ashaki's career is marked by her commitment to driving business success through innovative HR practices and her ability to lead diverse, high-performing teams.

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Ashaki Rucker from NBC Universal on Tackling Business Silos in the Workplace

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Episode Transcript [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast/anil-joshi-entrepreneurial-insights]

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In this episode, Anil Joshi, founder of Unicorn India Ventures, shares insights on building successful startups. He notes that only a small percentage of founders stay as CEOs through key milestones, with 25% reaching IPO as CEO. Essential qualities for founders include attracting talent, leadership, team compatibility, and execution capability. Anil emphasizes evaluating the team's background, vision clarity, solution uniqueness, and intellectual property. He cites Gen Robotic as an example of success through strong leadership and execution. Overall, Anil stresses the importance of leadership, team-building, and adaptability in scaling startups.

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Anil Joshi [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/guests/anil-joshi]

Anil Joshi is the Founder and Managing Partner at Unicorn India Ventures, a leading Venture Capital Fund focusing on early-stage investments in tech companies. With over two decades of experience in the field, Anil pioneered angel investments in India as the head of operations and President at Mumbai Angels, one of the most reputable and prolific Angel Investment forums in India. As an early mover in early 2000 in this segment, Anil was investing in budding companies even before venture investment had taken any formal shape in India.

Within the start-up ecosystem, Anil has been at the helm of over 100 venture-financing deals. He serves on the board of several companies in the field of Fintech, Robotic, Meditech, IOT, Bigdata, SaaS and is involved with multiple incubation centers as a board member and mentor in India as well as internationally. Additionally, he also advises the government and industry bodies on start-ups regarding policy. Young entrepreneurs draw upon his vast experience for guidance and strategic direction for their own start-ups.

As an accomplished public speaker with informed opinions about the sector, he is much sought after at start-up events both in the domestic and the international circuit. His speaking engagements have taken him to countries like Singapore, Malaysia, USA, Canada, China, France, Australia and the Middle East.

Anil’s corporate experience includes management functions in medium and large organizations, project management, joint ventures and business development. Prior to joining Mumbai Angels, he was heading new projects and investment in start-ups with Artheon Group, a Telecom, IT & Energy group.

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Unicorn India Ventures' Anil Joshi Guides on Entrepreneurship and Team Building

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Episode Transcript [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast/workplace-culture-planful-ceo-insights]

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In this podcast episode, Grant Halloran, CEO of Planful, discusses the critical role of workplace culture in organizational success. He emphasizes that a strong culture, built and sustained intentionally, helps maintain performance through challenges. Key actions taken by Planful include recruiting leaders aligned with the company's vision, creating a culture book, and embedding values into daily practices. Halloran highlights the importance of continuous performance reviews, employee engagement, and a strong employer brand. A positive culture enhances employee satisfaction and drives better business outcomes.

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Grant Halloran [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/guests/grant-halloran]

Grant Halloran is the Chief Executive Officer at Planful, a leading fintech software vendor based in San Francisco. He has over 25 years of experience as a software executive, co-founding 3 SaaS businesses, and holding leadership positions in companies that raised over half a billion dollars of capital and created over 11 billion dollars of enterprise value.

Outside of work, Grant is focused on his high-energy family, trying to be good at golf, and praying for the day the 49ers will win another Super Bowl. You can find Grant on LinkedIn and X: @granthalloran.

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Workplace Culture Equals Success? Planful’s CEO Explains

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Episode Transcript [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast/teacher-retention-tips-pipers-jen-shpall]

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In this episode of CPO Playbook, we explore the rising teacher turnover rates in early education with Jen Shpall, Director of Piper Preschool in Los Angeles. Shpall attributes the turnover, worsened by the pandemic, to low pay, high workloads, and burnout. She outlines Piper's retention strategies: competitive salaries, strong support systems, community building, and professional development. Emphasizing a supportive environment, Shpall highlights the importance of treating teachers as professionals and calls for industry-wide improvements in compensation and respect for educators.

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Jen Shpall [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/guests/jen-shpall]

Jen Shpall is the Director of Piper Preschool Santa Monica (https://piperpreschool.com/) and joined in July 2021. Piper is a leading group of preschools much beloved in Southern California. Their focus is on creating a home away from home for children and their families and building community through programming for parents, babies, toddlers, all the way to Pre-K.

Prior to Piper, Jen was a Director with CHALK Preschools first in Los Angeles and later supporting their expansion to Brooklyn, New York where she oversaw the construction, licensing, and enrollment of their new school. She places a strong emphasis on engaging curriculum, cultivating and mentoring teachers, supporting families throughout their children’s developmental stages, guiding families to land the best Kindergarten placements, and building a strong community that lasts long after their time in preschool.

Jen began her career as a teacher in 2011 and holds a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from the University of Pittsburgh, one of the best Schools of Education in the country.

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Teacher Retention Tips by Piper’s Jen Shpall Amidst High Turnover

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Episode Transcript [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast/experian-ceo-jochen-werne-cultural-integration-tips]

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A McKinsey article by Ignacio Fantaguzzi and Christopher Handscomb reveals that M&A deals with strong cultural management significantly outperform others. Jochen Werne, CEO of Experian DACH, led Experian's acquisition during the COVID pandemic, highlighting this. Werne's Navy experience shaped his leadership, emphasizing cultural awareness, effective communication, and early successes to build trust. Despite challenges, Experian successfully integrated the new organization, maintaining strengths from both companies.

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Jochen Werne [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/guests/jochen-werne]

Jochen Werne is an author, transformative leader and influential figure in the tech and finance scene, recognized as one of the 50 most influential Germans in TytoPR’s 2020 ranking. As the CEO of Experian DACH, he spearheads growth in Europe’s tech and data sectors. With a rich background that spans roles at Prosegur, Accenture, and global banking giants, he’s renowned for driving business transformation. As a member of the Chatham House and former German Navy navigator, he is a passionate proponent for international diplomacy, having founded several NGOs. His efforts have been recognized by top publications internationally, earning him accolades for promoting global understanding and environmental awareness.

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Experian’s CEO Jochen Werne on Post Acquisition Transformation and Cultural Integration

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Episode Transcript [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast/%20john-radford-the-future-of-workforce]

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This podcast episode explores the complexities of total reward strategies in today's competitive talent landscape. Key points include the challenges of pay equity, pay transparency, and the integration of AI in compensation planning. Harvard Business Review highlights a trend where new hires often receive higher pay than existing employees, exacerbating pay gaps. John Radford, founder of Radford Surveys, emphasizes the importance of up-to-date market data and manager training to address these issues. He discusses pay transparency, noting the regulatory push for salary range disclosure and its impact on employee satisfaction.

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John Radford [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/guests/john-radford]

John originally founded Radford Survey and built it into the "Gold Standard" of Surveys for the Tech industry. He is now retired yet still focuses on a wide variety of compensation issues and total rewards strategies.

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John Radford of Radford Compensation Surveys on the Future of Workforce Needs

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Episode Transcript [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast/pat-walsh-tips-mission-vision-values]

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The podcast highlighted the critical importance of refining a company's mission, vision, and values to drive growth and align leadership. Pat Walsh, Chief People Officer at Potbelly Sandwich Works, emphasized the need for a solid foundation in these areas to support the company's ambitious growth plans as it transitions from a smaller to a larger-scale organization. Potbelly recently revamped its mission, vision, and values to align with new growth and leadership. Pat detailed a structured approach involving leadership team alignment, change management principles, and extensive input from across the organization to craft a unified direction. This process aimed to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with Potbelly's heritage while paving the way for future success and employee engagement.

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Pat Walsh [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/guests/pat-walsh]

Pat Walsh is the SVP and Chief People Officer of Potbelly Sandwich Works, an iconic chain of neighborhood sandwich shops with over 400 locations across the US.  He has held HR leadership roles in both the CPG and restaurant industries over the past 19+ years.

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Vision and Mission Refresh

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Episode Transcript [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast/naveen-kumar-on-global-expansion-strategies]

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The podcast discusses challenges in global business expansion, including cultural differences, resource management, and internal alignment. Naveen Kumar, CEO of Nityo Corporation, emphasizes the importance of aligning vision and strategy across diverse markets, advocating for a strong presence of local talent. He highlights using AR/VR for immersive onboarding to instill company values globally. Kumar stresses fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaborative innovation to drive growth. His insights underscore a pragmatic approach to navigating global complexities while maintaining strategic alignment and fostering a unified organizational culture.

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Naveen Kumar [http://www.cpoplaybook.com/guests/naveen-kumar]

Naveen Kumar, CEO at Nityo, based in Cupertino. Naveen Kumar has turned his passion for building large technology businesses into a massive portfolio which is now spread across 40 countries, 30,000+ workforce in 33 companies. He is well-known in the technology industry and is rapidly expanding his presence in the world of venture capital. Renowned for his investments in technology companies and multiple startups, Naveen has established a strong track record with the support of Karma Free Capital Ventures.

Due to the group's substantial growth, global presence, and success, it has become a highly sought-after platform for businesses, entrepreneurs, and aspiring tech visionaries. The group's backing not only provides startups with a crucial growth engine but also serves as a seal of approval, attracting attention from other investors and industry leaders.

Naveen's interests extend to diversified industries, as he believes in cultivating the complete ecosystem for any business he engages with. His business interests have expanded beyond technology into wholesale trade, real estate, and more. Alongside these ventures, Naveen's portfolio continues to grow in areas such as artificial intelligence, FinTech, EdTech, TravelTech, HR-Tech, clean energy, e-commerce, professional services, and more..

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Building a Global Company with Nityo CEO Naveen Kumar

CPO PLAYBOOK [https://www.cpoplaybook.com/] is the essential podcast for CEOs, executive leaders, and HR professionals looking to gain insights into strategy and management consulting, executive coaching, and the future of work. Hosted by  Felicia Shakiba [https://www.linkedin.com/in/feliciashakiba], a recognized authority in consulting management and leadership coaching, this podcast explores cutting-edge strategies like prompt engineering, AI HR, and mergers and acquisitions.

Each episode offers actionable advice on HR consulting, coaching executives, and crafting effective consulting strategies to enhance organizational success. Whether you want to learn how to use ChatGPT, navigate consulting for nonprofit organizations, or get expert guidance from a consulting management company, CPO PLAYBOOK delivers the insights you need to thrive.

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