In this episode, we continue our conversation with Kevin Laird. Kevin is the Director of Advisory Services for the Oracle Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice at KPMG. Kevin discusses mentoring, his involvement with STEM Advantage and THRIVE, two organizations focused on mentoring college students and the newly hired in the workforce. 

 

In this episode, we welcome Kevin Laird. Kevin is the Director of Advisory Services for the Oracle Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice at KPMG. Kevin discusses the people side of management by offering insight and wisdom for hiring and promoting, as well as challenges he sees today and what a person should already be doing today to earn that next level of responsibility. 

 

In this episode, we welcome award winning, digitally-savvy Chief Marketing Officer, Jay Spenchian.  Jay has a long and outstanding career transforming deep consumer insights and big data into record-breaking products, sales, innovative marketing initiatives, and growth for Fortune 500 brands such as Pepsico, Heinz, Pillsbury, General Motors, Darden Restaurants, Tempur-Sealy, and US Cellular. 

What a treat!  In this episode, we welcome Ken Meifert. Ken has arguably one of the coolest jobs, he’s the Vice President of Sponsorship and Development at the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Ken has been with the Baseball Hall of Fame Museum for over 27 years and he has a lot say about hiring, chemistry, collaboration, team work and being the best team player you can be to your constituents. Ken also talks about the importance of work ethic, several key things you can do to stand out and add value on a daily basis.

 In this episode, we welcome Jeanice Lee, Head of Americas Region for Air New Zealand. We sit down and discuss leadership, key pieces of the hiring process, how you can stand out in today’s workforce, digital marketing, the digital landscape, responsibility, ownership, and accountability. We also discuss key aspects of boomers working with millennials and vice versa. Jeanice points out several things that younger workers should focus on an never lose sight over.

In this 2nd part of a 2-part interview, we welcome back Heather Moyer, Founder and CEO of HNM Systems. Heather provides great insight into what is an “A” player, what she believes people can do to “stand out” and become an “A” player, and why it is important to do what it takes. She also discusses why self motivation, training and educating yourself is critical. She also tells what is the most important relationship you should have today. Why having a “can do” and “will do” attitude will serve you well during your working years. Finally, we discuss leadership, servant leadership, communication, conflict resolution, focus, philanthropy and giving.

In this episode, we welcome Greg Lai, Co-Founder of Affinity Investments Advisors. Greg takes us from his initial dream of wanting to be an Astronaut to starting his own Investment Management firm. Greg provides insight into mentoring, how mentors are important. We discuss listening, the importance of “hiring fit,” how you can stand out in today’s workforce, why responsibility, accountability, and ownership are critical for today’s “tasks.

In this episode, we welcome Eric Smith-Gunn, CEO and Co-Founder of Enfuego Films. Eric has been in the entertainment field for over 30 years.  He joins the Paying It Forward Podcast to discuss his start, how his experiences have helped shape his work ethic as a servant leader, writer, and director.