Apple CEO Tim Cook often doesn't receive the recognition he deserves. Since the passing of Apple co-founder and tech visionary Steve Jobs, Cook has had enormous shoes to fill. But are the criticisms directed at him justified? Does he lack visio

EP 36 - The 100-Year Evolution Of The Workplace

28 days ago 53m 36s

In this episode, we explore the evolution of the American office. How has the corporate office transformed over the decades? What factors have driven these changes? In what ways have our office environments improved, and in what ways have they

EP 35 - Understanding the Convergence of Network and Security

May 29th, 2024 19m 39s

Our discussion centers around a significant trend in business: the convergence of network and security. Traditionally, IT and security teams have different priorities, with IT focusing on speed and performance, and security focusing on protecti

EP 34 - 4 Different Types Of AI

Feb 16th, 2024 53m 22s

EP 34 - 4 Different Types Of AI by HughesON

EP 33 - Three Recent High-Profile Cyber Attacks

Jan 19th, 2024 32m 26s

In today's discussion, we focus is on three of the major cyber attacks of the recent past.

EP 32 - Consequences Of Not Using AI in Business

Jan 8th, 2024 35m 41s

In this episode, we discuss some of the risks businesses take when they choose to not use AI (artificial intelligence) in their operations. We discuss the hesitancy of many companies to embrace AI due to fear and unfamiliarity. We highlight som

EP 31 - Cybersecurity Solutions for Businesses of Different Sizes

Sep 21st, 2023 36m 54s

In this episode, we dive into the crucial topic of tailoring cybersecurity for businesses of varying sizes. Understanding the distinct needs of small, medium-sized, and large enterprises is vital. Small businesses, typically with under 100 empl

EP 30 - Threads, a New Social Media Platform from Meta

Aug 2nd, 2023 28m 7s

In this episode, we discuss the new social media platform from Meta called "Threads". How does this platform differ from Twitter and other social media platforms? How will businesses use the new platform?

EP 29 - Creativity, Inc.

Jul 18th, 2023 32m 9s

In this episode we discuss the book "Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration" by Ed Catmull. Ed was President of Pixar Animation Studios for many years and wrote about things he learned along the

EP 28 - The Reality of Ransomware and How Businesses Can Prepare

Apr 25th, 2023 40m 25s

The hosts dive into the world of cybersecurity. Calvin shares the story of how ransomware caused problems for a major NFL team. Then he explores ransomware issues for businesses and how leaders can prepare for cybersecurity threats.

EP 27 - Ten Most Important Employee Needs and How To Meet Them

Feb 13th, 2023 33m 15s

The podcast is back! Chuck is joined by two new hosts, Brian and Calvin, to discuss the ten most important needs for employees. The three hosts share and discuss perspectives from their various professional experiences.

EP 26 – Implementing a Newsroom Mentality in Corporate Communications

Mar 2nd, 2021 24m 55s

Mike, Chuck, and Curtis return after a hiatus and explore lessons from the newsroom environment. They discuss how leaders can effectively adopt the newsroom mentality in a corporate communications strategy.

EP 25 - Interview with Mike Troy

Jun 23rd, 2020 34m 8s

Mike Tippets interviews Mike Troy, Editorial Director for Retail Leader and Progressive Grocer. Discussing the changes in the retail customer experience.

EP 24 – Company Culture and Remote Workers in Your Digital Transformation

May 12th, 2020 26m 14s

Experiencing remote work firsthand during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mike, Chuck, and Curtis discuss the importance of company culture for teleworkers and work-from-home employees. What role does a company’s culture play for employees working remot

EP 23 - Retail Trends to Watch in 2020

Feb 13th, 2020 36m 59s

Mike, Chuck, and Curtis discuss retail trends to watch in the upcoming year. The trends include changes in online shopping, the evolution of physical stores, and improvements with BOPIS.

EP 22 - Corporate Communications in a Digital Transformation

Nov 18th, 2019 31m 44s

Sharyn Nerenberg, Corporate Communications Director at Hughes, joins us to discuss corporate communications, specifically regarding digital transformations. We talk about the best methods of internal communication with employees, and Sharyn giv

EP 21 – Tailored SD-WAN and Your Digital Transformation

Oct 23rd, 2019 31m 5s

Chris Pascal joins us to explain the various features of SD-WAN. We also talk about incorporating this technology in a business’s digital transformation. How can tailored SD-WAN help a forward-thinking, growing company?

EP 20 - Will Autonomous Checkouts Bear Fruit?

Sep 12th, 2019 17m 50s

Joining us one more time, Tim Tang talks about Amazon Go and the future of autonomous checkouts. What are the benefits and difficulties of autonomous checkouts? What can smaller retailers learn from Amazon Go?

EP 19 - The Weakest Link in Retail’s Digital Transformation

Aug 30th, 2019 17m 24s

Tim Tang returns to talk with us about the weakest link in retail’s digital transformation: its network. Why does the network pose such a big problem for retail store owners? How can they improve their business’s network?

EP 18 - Outdoor EMV Liability Shift: The Train Wreck We Will All See Coming

Aug 27th, 2019 23m 9s

We welcome Tim Tang back to the show to discuss his article about the EMV liability shift’s effect on convenience stores. What changes should we expect in the upcoming year? What can store owners do in the face of this dilemma?

EP 17 - BOPIS (Buy Online Pickup In-Store) and the Transformation of Shopping

Aug 2nd, 2019 24m 2s

BOPIS (Buy Online Pickup In-Store) is changing the way we shop. Using a study from Secret Shopper and IHL Group, we discuss the current strengths and weaknesses of this shopping trend on the rise. How can retailers improve their customers’ BOPI

EP 16 - You Can Lead A Horse To Water But You Can't Make it Drink

Jul 30th, 2019 22m 34s

You can lead an employee to learning resources, but will they necessarily learn? How can they be motivated? Can technology help?

EP 15 - The Collaboration Train is Coming. Do You Have a Ticket?

Jul 20th, 2019 29m 50s

How have new collaboration platforms such as Microsoft 365 helped the digital transformation of business? The collaboration train is coming. Is your business ready?

EP 14 - The Use Of AR And VR In Learning Development

Jul 11th, 2019 30m 5s

We welcome Carl Malone back to the show to discuss some of the advantages of using augmented reality and virtual reality in learning development.What is the current state of AR and VR technology and equipment? How can these technologies lower

EP 13 - Where Is Digital Signage Going?

Jun 28th, 2019 30m 22s

What's happening to "brick and mortar" retail? Is it dying like so many have predicted. Can technology save the traditional retail shopping experience.In this episode, we discuss the role digital signage plays in today's retail experience. Ou