Executive Insider

Executive Insider

If you want to succeed in the executive world, you constantly need to develop your executive brand. How can executives do this while managing their daily demands? Join J.T. O'Donnell — a LinkedIn influencer and founder of Work It Daily — as she sits down with executives from all over the world to map out the playbook for developing an executive strategy and evolving your executive brand.

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September 2, 2020 30 mins

Remote work continues to be a hot topic for organizational leaders. There are a lot of benefits that come with managing a remote workforce, but it also comes with its challenges. How can leaders find the balance and create a remote workforce that's both efficient and thriving?

In this episode of Executive Insider, I sit down with Entrepreneur & Best-Selling Author, Robert Glazer, to discuss how to successfully man...

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There's a lot that goes into project management. There's a lot of moving parts within the job, and there are certain skills project managers must have to be successful. So, what should people know about project management right now?

In this episode, I sit down with Global Executive and Business Strategist Jason Winters to discuss what people must know about the current state of project management and why it'...

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There's a lot of talk around the topic of diversity, inclusion and belonging in organizations right now. What can organizations do to better their efforts, and how can this help the organization overall? 

In this episode, I sit down with HR/Diversity & Inclusion Executive Victor Simmons to discuss how organizations can ensure underrepresented people can bring their whole selves to work, and why it's so import...

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Many people are wondering, "what's next?" amid the coronavirus pandemic. They're thinking about the recovery period, and what they'll be doing to get into the swing of their "new normal." 

Since people are thinking about the recovery, marketing professionals need to think about it, too. Specifically, how to adapt their strategies to best speak to their audience during this time. 

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We live in a digital world, and that means digital business leaders need to cover their bases in the digital landscape — and that includes taxes. Digital business leaders must know their business' tax situations, and what to look out for in the future.

In this episode, I sit down with Global Tax Director Yvette Kwong to talk about important tax tips every digital business should know about in 2020.

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Building business partnerships is an incredible strategy executives should focus on right now. There are questions that come along with building partnerships, though. How do you choose the right partners to pursue, and how can you foster a meaningful relationship with them?

In this episode, I sit down with Business Executive Duncan Prior to discuss how companies can successfully plan for the future by leveraging business ...

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Leaders have to rethink the way they do business amid the COVID-19 pandemic. However, they may face dilemmas when coming up with their new strategy. How do you come up with solutions that work for both the company and the employees? 

In this episode, I sit down with Pawan Chandra, who is the Head of Supply Chain at an industry-leading beverage company, to discuss these dilemmas and how leaders can navigate them. 

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So many businesses are wondering what success looks like for them post-COVID-19. However, before leaders set their goals, they should take a hard look at where the company is now, and what they can do to transform it for success. 

In this episode, I sit down with Marketing Executive Lisa Perry and Talent Management, Recruiter, and Culture Builder Executive Andrea Bjorkman to discuss how businesses can transform themselves ...

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Professional development is so important for professionals and executives. The more you learn, the more value you can add to an organization. So, how can you develop yourself and your team while also doing your daily work?

In this episode, I sit down with External Affairs Strategist Jeanne Ellinport to talk about key ways you can use professional development to up your career game, and why it's important to be focusin...

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June 11, 2020 30 mins

Businesses are trying to map out what their new normal looks like right now, and part of that new normal is deciding how to handle hiring and building teams in a virtual environment. How can companies ensure they're getting the right people for the job? 

In this episode, I sit down with Talent Acquisition Director Koli Donohue to discuss a strategy for hiring and building virtual sales teams (and other teams as well) ...

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There are a number of things that could harm the success of a software company. One of the biggest things, however, is not focusing on the value of your product and how it serves your customers. 

In this episode of Executive Insider, I sit down with Professional Product Management Executive Dana Midby to discuss how software companies can secure their future success with a plan that creates and maintains focus on customer ...

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Healthcare workers are on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. Their work, especially right now, can cause them to feel stress and be involved in traumatic situations. So, how can they debrief from those situations and manage their feelings during this time?

Join Healthcare Consultant & Coach Susan Leys as she sits down with Work It Daily founder & CEO J.T. O'Donnell to discuss how healthcare workers c...

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Many organizational leaders are trying to navigate what the "new normal" looks like amid COVID-19. They may also start thinking about what a winning organization looks like on the other side of this crisis. So, how can they determine what that looks like? 

Join Work It Daily founder and CEO, J.T. O'Donnell, as she sits down with Global Operations Executive Jim Junker to discuss how companies can look forward...

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The packaged goods industry sees its fair share of complaints and requests. However, marketing and product teams within this industry can use these requests to figure out key issues and look for solutions that work for all involved. 

In this episode of Executive Insider, Global Brand Marketing Executive and Work It Daily member Yoshi Mecklenberg discusses a strategy that helps marketing teams determine issues based on comp...

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Times have changed, which means organizations need to reevaluate how they look at their insurance and risk strategy. Join us as Insurance Executive and WID member, Wendy Knight, sits down to discuss how organizations can manage their insurance and risk issues after COVID-19. 

Wendy's article on insurance and risk management:  https://www.workitdaily.com/post-crisis-risk-management 

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We may be treading uncharted territory when it comes to leading during COVID-19, however one thing remains clear: leaders still need to focus on building their teams and getting them to perform at an optimal level. So, how do you do that in an era of social distancing? 

In this episode of Executive Insider, Management Consultant and Work It Daily executive member Duncan Prior sits down to discuss a four-step strategy to ac...

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April 1, 2020 24 mins

Times are uncertain and a bit chaotic right now. COVID-19 is causing executives to think on their feet, shift gears, and come up with new business and leadership strategies. While things seem like they're in chaos right now, executives can successfully manage during this time, if they're strategic about it.

In this episode, I sit down with Marketing Executive Lisa Perry and talk about how executives can manage t...

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April 1, 2020 28 mins

An executive needs to know how to identify top talent, and how to successfully incorporate that top talent into their team. So, how can executives identify top performers? What makes a candidate stand out to executives and hiring teams in the hiring process?

In this episode, I talk with Operations and Customer Success executive Daryl Hancock about how executives can identify top performers, and the perks of adding these t...

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The right workplace culture can be a huge selling point for a company. Workplace culture can influence your best employees to stay, as well as help you attract top talent. How do you build a great workplace culture, and how can you market it effectively? 

In this episode, I talk with HR and Recruiting executive Andrea Bjorkman about the key aspects of a good company culture, and why executives should be paying close attent...

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