A SEAT at THE TABLE: Conversations with Today's Top Industry Leaders

Telehealth got a serious toehold into healthcare during the pandemic. Now it looks set to be a massive disrupter to the healthcare industry, powered by greater digitization and the use of AI. If it comes to its full potential, more people will be able to get better healthcare - at more affordable prices.The opportunity here is so massive that Amazon has been betting heavily on digi

After decades of being counseled to become specialists - to find our niche - to be known as an expert in a specific field - it seems now the pendulum might be shifting in the opposite direction.Are we at the cusp of a new era that favors generalists? And if so, why the change? And just as importantly, we do we need to do to get ahead of the curve?Today we are joined by Ed Fidoe, fo

One of the biggest supply chain concerns right now is materials costs.While most stakeholders would like to see costs go down, everyone would at least like some clarity on what prices might be like - especially for cotton, which plays a key role in the apparel supply chain.While nobody has that proverbial crystal ball that can see the future, there are people who have the kind of f

After decades of wanting bigger and more, people have been starting to recognize the benefits of downsizing.It’s not just about buying less stuff or finally clearing out the closets, garage or basement. Over the past decade there has been a clear and growing trend towards to choosing smaller houses - much smaller.The most recent iteration of this development has been the growing

I just sat down with Brian Librach to discuss his new book "The Retail Leaders Roadmap" and the conversation was powerful!A lot to unpack!Some of the key insights you're going to get from Brian include:1. The five practices of building character, and their significance in career development.2. Strategies for career advancement within a retail environment, including t

Competition is fierce these days. The solution, according to marketing experts, is to create a ‘brand story’ for your company or your product.Sounds simple. Until you actually try to do it.And then, well, suddenly you feel like a stranger in a strange land.Staring at blank piece of paper or screen - or brainstorming with colleagues only to come up with something that by anyone�

In this episode of A Seat at The Table, I sit down with Nick Bond, founding partner and head of product at Apex, an AI-driven solution focused on customer research and business strategies. Nick shares valuable insights on how AI is changing the face of marketing, emphasizing the importance of leveraging customer data to drive innovation and strategy. From understanding customer exp

In a market that gets increasingly competitive, “get more sales” is a directive that’s coming from more than just the sales manager.The concept is easy. Achieving it is a bit more challenging.Everyone is after everyone else’s markets - and customers. While persistence is still the foundation of success, to win in today’s market we also need to be a bit more strategic. And

A growing number of companies are looking for new supply chain opportunities. In some cases, they are looking for new capabilities. Others are targeting risk reduction. And of course, there’s the ongoing demand for better prices.One of the fastest developing links in the global supply chain is Southeast Asia. The region originally was just another source of cheap labor and in som

Managing an apparel supply chain has never been easy - but in recent years its got far more complicated. The combination of greater uncertainty- and increased demands to be faster, better - and more transparent - has made it almost impossible to rely on old models. While everyone sees the situation from a different perspective - just about everyone agrees things are not likely to g