To increase cross-cultural competence focus on the similarities not the differences.

Dr Kumar is an expert in International Business Strategy and Cross-Cultural Management. Originally from India, Dr Kumar has lived and worked in the United States, U.K., Denmark, France, Finland, Netherlands, and New Zealand.  Through personal experience and academic study he has developed a deep appreciation and awareness of the importance of the cross-cultural dimension and … Read more

The Secret to Productivity – Clarity!

Extra Credit! To communicate with clarity... Morag Barrett and Ann Latham

Ann Latham is known as the Queen of Clarity. Ann is the founder of the US-based consulting firm Uncommon Clarity, and her clients come from more than 40 industries and range from organizations such as Boeing, Hitachi, and Medtronic, to nonprofits such as the Public Broadcasting Service, and United Way, as well as various colleges … Read more

Attracting and Retaining Great Talent!

Extra Credit! New leaders should focus on... Morag Barrett and Evan Sohn

Evan Sohn is the CEO and founder of recruiter.com. Evan brings with him multiple years of experience in the industry and in business, which stems from his early entrepreneurial bent. Picture this, Evan began his entrepreneurial career as a young lad, sourcing others to flip baseball cards on his behalf. He supplied the cards and … Read more

A Strategic Leader Connects

Extra Credit! When Speaking Truth to Power... Morag Barrett and Lauren M. Scott

Lauren Scott is the Chief Strategy Officer of the International Fresh Produce Association. It’s the largest and most diverse trade association, serving the entire fresh produce and floral supply chain. Previously she has also worked in leadership at PepsiCo, Colgate-Palmolive, and Diageo. She is deeply committed to ongoing education and has a passion for combatting … Read more

Engagement Is All About Purpose!

What’s up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! Today’s show just is a great one! We are stoked to have Steve Curtin on the program! If you don’t know Steve, today’s your lucky day! He is the author of the bestselling book Delight Your Customers and is a globally known expert and speaker on … Read more

The Five Dimensions of a World Class Leader

The Five Dimensions of a World-Class Leader Morag Barrett and Andrea Petrone, Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker

Andrea Petrone is an executive coach, and strategic advisor, facilitator, and speaker. He helps CEOs and other C-suite leaders in the mid-market to drive growth and performance by leading change, building transformational teams, and designing winning strategies. Prior to launching his firm, Andrea held C-suite executive roles for more than 20 years at the international … Read more

Diversity & The Bottom Line

What’s up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! Today’s show just excellent! We are jazzed to have James McKim on the program! If you don’t know James, count your lucky stars you’re here! He is the founder and managing partner at Organizational Ignition where he and his team help organizations ignite efficiency through aligning … Read more

Parenthood & Work – A Mindful Approach

Parenthood & Work - A Minddful Approach Morag Barrett and Lori Mihalich-Levin

Lori Mihalich-Levin believes in empowering working parents. She is the founder and CEO of Mindful Return and author of Back to Work After Baby, a book I wish I would have had access to when I was returning from maternity leave! Lori also co-hosts the podcast “Parents at Work” with her husband and enjoys her healthcare … Read more