Episodes

Fred Coon interviews Sage Rhodes Hoare, President of Sage Hoare Communications & Stakeholder Strategies LLC, about how to build and implement effective stakeholder engagement strategies with the end result of advancing the goals and objectives of clients. Scroll down for Podcast audio. About the Guest: Sage Rhodes Hoare is a public affairs executive with deep [...]

The other day I had lunch with Tim Maloney, a real supply chain development expert. Our conversation led to the trade war with China. All of us know that the world is becoming a smaller place with every passing day. International events including import tariffs, Hong Kong riots, the human rights atrocities in Xinjiang, China [...]

Recently, I spoke with John Nelson, a senior information technology executive regarding hyper growth. Our conversation focused on companies emerging from startup mode who desire sustainable growth begin the process but face issues that often lead to imbalance and create stresses on the organization, the people, and even the objectives, as it tries to accommodate growth [...]

How can individuals and corporate America, as a whole, benefit from mentorship programs? Decorated Marine Col. Ted Studdard shares a story from his Corps duty that inspired him to be a better leader, both in the Corps and in the private sector. Fred Coon, CEO of Stewart Cooper & Coon, and Col. Studdard discuss mentoring [...]

What is the biggest challenge for the military and the moving service industry in terms of meeting the military's needs? What action has the military taken to solve this? Are there any long term changes foreseen in regards to moving military families? Host and SC&C CEO, Fred Coon, discusses these questions and more with Tony [...]

What are the keys to a successful job search and landing your next role? How can job-seekers tackle a career change successfully? What is the best way to answer the common interview question, “Tell me about yourself”? Fred Coon, CEO of Stewart Cooper & Coon, interviews Chelsea Jay, career expert and founder of Seasoned and [...]

Can small companies benefit from internship programs? What do “great” internships look like? Fred Coon speaks with David Lewis, CEO of OperationsInc, about strategies and tips for building and managing great internship programs. Scroll Down for Podcast Audio About the Guest: David Lewis is the founder, president, and CEO of OperationsInc, one of the nation’s [...]

Strategy advisor and business leader, Michelle Blakely, discusses how to manage the junction of ethics and bottom-line decisions in a corporate setting. Hosted by Fred Coon, CEO of Stewart Cooper & Coon. Scroll down for Podcast audio About the Guest [...]

Emotions don’t stop at the office door. They impact every aspect of our personal and business lives. Fred Coon, CEO, Stewart, Cooper & Coon, interviews Jim Vaive, Director, NA, for Six Seconds: The Emotional Intelligence Network, on why EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient) matters and achieving “Noble Goals” in our personal and work lives. Scroll down [...]

Is marijuana really a challenge for employers and what industries are affected? Given the acceptance of “medical marijuana” as a treatment for a variety of illnesses, can employers still have “zero tolerance" substance abuse policies in place? What advice do you typically give to employers when it comes to marijuana in the workplace? Joe Aitchison, [...]

Why are conversation skills so important, and why do they require formal training? What are some of the most difficult conversations to have, and how do you ensure the outcome is successful? Fred Coon, president of Stewart, Cooper & Coon, interviews Fierce Conversations president, Stacey Engle, about how re-thinking communication styles yields beneficial results. Scroll [...]

What types of cyber-threats are targeting corporate workers? What is a people-centric approach to security? What are some best practices for creating an effective security training program for employees at all levels? Non-Senior Company workers are the main target of cyber-criminals. Fred Coon, CEO, Stewart, Cooper & Coon interviews Gretel Egan, strategist for Proofpoint, a [...]

What were are the top barriers many women experience during their climb up through major corporations? What can be done to circumnavigate or offset these barriers? What recommendations should women who are advancing their careers take into consideration? In this podcast, SC&C CEO, Fred Coon, interviews Dana Mancialgi, MBA (Thunderbird School of Global Management), Corporate [...]

How do state and local licensing laws restrict employment opportunities for Veterans? What can state and local governments do to ensure that Veterans have as many employment opportunities as possible? What rights are the spouses of military personnel entitled to? Fred Coon, SC&C CEO further explores this important issue in an interview with Jon Riches, [...]

More frequently, companies have been hiring workers who are certificate trained. In fact, it appears that the MBA is becoming more of an option and less of a necessity than it has been in past years. Fred Coon, CEO, Stewart, Cooper & Coon, interviews Norm Allgood, Founder of Synergis Education, on this fast-changing movement driven [...]

How do Millennials feel about joining unions in today's employment landscape? What can unions do to attract more Millennial membership? What are the major jobs where Millennials may be more apt to join a union? Now that they are beginning to enter the workforce, how does the up-and-coming Gen Z group seem to relate to [...]

What makes up a good Board of Directors? How does a CEO manage and maintain a "healthy" Board? Fred Coon, CEO of Stewart, Cooper & Coon, interviews Don Russell and Dr. Doug Lind of Clearwater Business Advisers on how CEOs can effectively handle their Board of Directors. About the Guests: Don Russell is a partner [...]

What is the importance of social capital in the workplace? How can it be used to build your network? We all practice transactional capital exchange. Most, however, do not properly manage their transformational social capital. Fred Coon, CEO, Stewart, Cooper & Coon, interviews author, speaker, trainer, and co-founder of HERitage Giving Circle -- Froswa’ Booker-Drew, [...]

As we know, the differences among Baby Boomers, Gen X’ers, Millennials, and now, Generation Z, are vast; and this fact could not be more evident than when confined to a workplace setting. However, in order to function as a productive team that is both understanding and compassionate toward the challenges faced by each age-group, we [...]

Why is so much attention directed toward Millennials and their expectations in the workplace? Is there really a generational divide/difference, and if so, why? What is important for mature workers to know about working alongside and managing Millennials? Marie Martin, a 20-year veteran of Silicon Valley start-ups, discusses generational trends and the need for adaptation skills. [...]

Is organizational culture or priority alignment more important to retaining the Boomers, Gen Xers, or Millennials/Gen Y? Which generation displays the highest average turnover? What can colleges do to help prepare students for the generational mix in the workplace? Kevin Stevens, Talent Operations Specialist at The Predictive Index, discusses cultural and priority alignment, and hiring [...]

What is resilience and why is it important in the workplace? Why is ‘tough love’ an important factor in workplace leadership? How are resilience and superior performance linked, and how can this connection be maximized? Psychologist and personnel strategist, Dr. Russell Thackeray, discusses how leadership involves a balance of both resilience and tough love. Hosted by [...]

How are corporate boardrooms handling the multi-generational aspect of today's workforce? What are the implications for younger workers attempting to position themselves for board-seats typically held by older occupants? Alexander Lowry, Professor of Finance at Gordon College and host of the podcast series, Boardroom Bound, discusses how to prepare for joining a Board of Directors. Hosted [...]

What are some myths regarding veterans in the workplace? What strengths do veterans bring to employers? Why should companies and organizations hire veterans? What can companies and organizations do to attract and retain veterans for their workforce? Paul Dillon, Paul Dillon, CMC, and president and CEO of Dillon Consulting Services LLC, discusses these questions and more [...]