AMD's Dr Lisa Su Named Chief Executive Magazine's 2024 CEO of the Year.

"Lisa Su's leadership in transforming AMD into a global leader in innovation and technology is truly remarkable," said Ed Bastian, chief executive of Delta Air Lines and Chief Executive magazine's 2023 CEO of the Year, who served on this year's selection committee. "Just as impressive is the fact that she never forgets the people behind the technology—her employees and customers are always front and center. Her values-led approach is exactly the type of leadership we need as we move into an exciting and unprecedented future driven by AI innovation and emerging technology."

Said Marc Benioff, founder and CEO of Salesforce, Chief Executive magazine's 2022 CEO of the Year and a member of this year's selection committee: "Lisa is a pioneering CEO who has transformed AMD into one of the greatest companies of our generation."

FEATURED LINKS
 -  https://chiefexecutive.net/ceo-of-the-year/

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George Mason University Completes Long-Term Rebrand With New Logo.

"Higher education in America is at an inflection point, with families having a harder time finding a top-quality, affordable college education at a university that will actually admit them," said George Mason President Gregory Washington. "George Mason has always offered these things, but few families know of this value because our brand and message have not been adequately heard. This new look is our reintroduction to the community, and a symbol of our commitment to the fundamentals: outstanding and rigorous academics, pragmatic career preparation and internships, flexibility and value, and an atmosphere of belonging for everyone."

"George Mason has always boxed above its weight in Northern Virginia and D.C., and it needs an identity system to compete in the most competitive higher education market in the nation," said Horace Blackman, rector of George Mason's Board of Visitors. "This identity system brings George Mason shoulder-to-shoulder with leading brands in higher education."

"I am thrilled that George Mason Athletics will lead the charge to a unified look that reflects the modern character of this great university," said Marvin Lewis, assistant vice president and director of Intercollegiate Athletics. "George Mason Athletics develops true scholar-athletes and serves as the front porch of the university, so it's important to promote one consistent identity to unify our community."

FEATURED LINKS
 - https://www.gmu.edu/

PODCAST INFO
 - Hosted By: Shawn P Neal
 - Shawn's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ShawnPNeal
 - Recorded at Studio236

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Hartford HealthCare Hospitals Make Top 20 Percent Nationwide for Safety, Price Transparency.

"Delivering high-quality, safe care while ensuring price transparency is paramount. It is the driving force behind what we do ― putting patients first," says Hartford HealthCare President and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Flaks . "We continuously strive to achieve excellence in patient safety and outcomes for all."

"We are able to achieve such national recognition because we strive to be the best at getting better," Flaks says. "Earning top scores from both The Leapfrog Group and Turquoise Health underscores the success we've realized in committing to safety and transparency."

FEATURED LINKS
 -  https://hartfordhealthcare.org/

EPSIODE LINKS
 -  https://ratings.leapfroggroup.org/facility/details/07-0025/hartford-hospital-hartford-ct

PODCAST INFO
 - Hosted By: Shawn P Neal
 - Shawn's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ShawnPNeal
 - Recorded at Studio236

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Smithfield Foods Honored for Workforce Development Through Apprenticeship Programs.

"Providing valuable professional development experiences is key to opening doors of opportunity and cultivating the next-generation talent pipeline," said Isham Jay Bennett, chief human resources officer for Smithfield Foods. "We are grateful for our partnership with Wayne Community College and this recognition for our continued commitment to developing and accelerating fulfilling careers through quality education opportunities."

"Five years ago, Smithfield Foods came to Wayne Community College with a need to develop a pipeline for maintenance technicians," said Kristie Sauls, M.Ed, executive director of apprenticeships and career development for Wayne Community College. "This partnership has been a game changer for Smithfield, WCC, and the apprentices we serve. Being able to recognize the work Smithfield is doing here in North Carolina and across the nation is an honor because they see the need and value of the program."

FEATURED LINKS
 -  https://smithfieldfoods.com/
 - https://www.waynecc.edu/
 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab8t3GE-PwU
 - https://www.smithfieldfoods.com/press-room/smithfield-foods-donates-1-million-for-nc-apprenticeship-program/

PODCAST INFO
 - Hosted By: Shawn P Neal
 - Shawn's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ShawnPNeal
 - Recorded at Studio236

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Embark Announces Rebrand, Declares 'Consulting is Dead' in Obituary Campaign.

"Embark was founded on our core belief that happy is good for business and that people do their best work when they're happy," said Embark CEO Clancy Fossum when speaking about the campaign's genesis. "It may sound obvious but it's pretty revolutionary in an industry that has become the poster child for bad work culture. That's what differentiates us from every other firm in the space—the health and happiness of our employees is our top priority, not just lip service."

"It's time to tell the world about Embark. Our goal is nothing less than to create the most iconic brand in our industry around our core belief that happy is good for business," said Embark Founder Paul Allen. "The consulting industry isn't going anywhere, but the old way of consulting is long overdue for change. Embark is ushering in a new era of consulting, where people do their best work because they're happy."

FEATURED LINKS
 -  https://www.embarkwithus.com/

PODCAST INFO
 - Hosted By: Shawn P Neal
 - Shawn's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ShawnPNeal
 - Recorded at Studio236

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TraceLink Named Finalist in the Prestigious Business Transformation and Operational Excellence Awards 2024.

"We are honored to be named finalists in the Business Transformation & Operational Excellence Awards 2024," said Shabbir Dahod, President and CEO of TraceLink. "This recognition is a testament to our team's hard work, dedication, and innovative spirit. At TraceLink, we are committed to driving operational excellence, delivering value to our customers, and enhancing the resiliency of the global supply chain ecosystem."

FEATURED LINKS
 -  https://www.tracelink.com/

PODCAST INFO
 - Hosted By: Shawn P Neal
 - Shawn's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ShawnPNeal
 - Recorded at Studio236

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Mississippi Lime Company (now MLC) Rebrands To MLC and Launches A New Global Identity

"MLC has been a trusted partner in lime for over a century. Our customers rely on us to deliver high-quality calcium products while achieving the highest level of responsible production, reliable service and agility. Our new brand represents an inflection in our trajectory — defined by a growing international footprint, continuous improvement and innovation," said Paul Hogan, MLC president and CEO.

"The new MLC brand is about keeping true to our customers, our history and our values, but it's also about adapting for the future, and we're proud to be part of it," said Richard Stansfield, CEO of Singleton Birch, an MLC company. "This new identity will enable Singleton Birch to build on our reputation for quality and service in the markets we serve, while bringing our business and MLC together into a stronger, more cohesive organization and market presence committed to the future."

FEATURED LINKS
 -  https://www.mlc.com/

PODCAST INFO
 - Hosted By: Shawn P Neal
 - Shawn's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/ShawnPNeal
 - Recorded at Studio236

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SuperWomen Of FMS Leadership Award Nominations Now Open.

"The SuperWomen of FMS Leadership Award recognizes women who have shown outstanding leadership in the growth, development, and use of memory and storage and related technologies and systems," said Camberley Bates, VP and Practice Lead for Data Infrastructure at The Futurum Group and founding chair of SuperWomen. "We encourage technology leaders and individuals to submit their best and brightest as candidates."

The SuperWomen of FMS award acknowledges a diverse array of accomplishments, ranging from spearheading technological innovations to securing cutting-edge patents, and demonstrating exemplary leadership qualities with a tangible impact on the industry and beyond. Notable past recipients include luminaries such as:
- Amber Huffman, Intel Fellow and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the NVMe Working Group
- Calline Sanchez, IBM Vice President WW Systems Services & Technical Universities
- Barbara Murphy, WekaIO Vice President of Marketing
- Dr Yan Li, Western Digital Vice President of Memory Technology
- Amy Fowler, Pure Storage Vice President and General Manager, Flashblade

Recognize Your SuperWomen with a Nomination to the 6th Annual SuperWomen of FMS Leadership Award. Submit your nominations here: https://futurememorystorage.com/program/events-awards/superwomen-of-fms-leadership-award

. Submissions are due by May 17, 2024. The award recipient must be able to attend FMS.

PODCAST INFO
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Cresta Bolsters Executive Team With Russell Banzon As Its New CMO.

"Russell brings broad expertise in creating powerful brand experiences for several high-growth category leaders," said Ping Wu, CEO of Cresta. "He arrives at an important moment in the industry's race to deliver impactful generative AI solutions to businesses. Russell's keen understanding of market dynamics will help us deliver our platform to new customers looking to strategically implement generative AI to drive positive customer interactions, productivity and revenue growth."

FEATURED LINKS
 -  https://cresta.com/
 - https://www.forbes.com/lists/ai50/?sh=67c98e4c290f

QUOTE LINKS
 -  Kristi Skutvik's interview with Kris Hackbarth-Horn on Vibecast: https://vibecastpodcast.libsyn.com/creating-positive-organizational-vibes-with-kris-hackbarth-horn

PODCAST INFO
 - Hosted By: Shawn P Neal
 - Shawn's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/ShawnPNeal
 - Recorded at Studio236

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Xello Named 2024 CODiE Awards Finalist in 2 Categories and BARK Air Takes To The Skies!

"Being recognized as a CODiE Award Finalist in both of these categories is a tremendous honor, as we have been dedicated to helping students learn, explore and grow, both in and out of the classroom, for almost 30 years," said Matt McQuillen, CEO and Co-Founder, Xello. "Every student benefits from opportunities to create a successful future through understanding themselves, exploring the options they have available, and building the skills necessary to make their vision for the future become a reality. At Xello, we help students craft a vision for their future and develop a commitment to pursue that path, giving them a greater chance for future success."

"The 2024 CODiE Award Finalists are a showcase of those products and individuals who have been identified by industry experts as being at the forefront of innovation," said Chris Mohr, SIIA President. "These finalists perpetuate the CODiEs' longstanding tradition of acknowledging the year's most influential products, services and leaders, thereby laying the groundwork for future innovators."

And in the world of Pet Travel:

“When we started BARK in 2011, we were on a mission to disrupt the dog space and create products designed for dogs and their humans. We are excited to take the insights we’ve learned over the years to create an experience that is truly dog-first, which is drastically different from just accepting dogs – from the ground to the skies,” said Matt Meeker, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at BARK. “We believe this initiative will elevate awareness of our brand’s mission and values, introduce more dog lovers to the BARK family, and help enrich the lives of dogs and their people around the world.”

FEATURED LINKS
 - https://www.xello.world/en/
 - https://siia.net/codie/

EPSIODE LINKS
 - BARK AIR: https://air.bark.co/

PODCAST INFO
 - Hosted By: Shawn P Neal
 - Shawn's LinkedIn:   / shawnpneal  
 - Recorded at Studio236

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RKD Group Announces the Promotions of Tonie Howard, Lianne Raices, and Alice Vaughn and Added C. Nate Beran as Vice President of Product Management.

"These are truly special moments in our company that deserve to be celebrated," said Chris Pritcher, CEO at RKD Group. "Our culture is built on trust, teamwork and focus—and these individuals have been instrumental in our work to accelerate growth for our nonprofit partners."

FEATURED LINKS
 -  RKD Group: https://rkdgroup.com/

EPSIODE LINKS
-  File an IRS Tax Extension: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-4868

PODCAST INFO
- Hosted By: Shawn P Neal
 - Shawn's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/ShawnPNeal
 - Recorded at Studio236

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Pita Pit Unveils Fresh & Flavorful Company Rebrand.

"As we embark on this exciting journey of transformation, we are attuned to the evolving needs of our consumers," said Pete Riggs, CEO of Pita Pit. "Today, more than ever, there is a demand for fast, convenient, and health-conscious food options. Our rebrand reflects an unwavering commitment to meeting these demands head-on, offering not only delicious pitas, but a fast-food experience that aligns seamlessly with modern lifestyles."

FEATURED LINKS
 -  Pita Pit Website: https://pitapitusa.com/
 - Pita Pit App: https://pitapitusa.com/app
 - Pita Pit Franchising: https://pitapitusa.com/franchising

EPSIODE LINKS
 -  Unleashing Leaders, Inc. w/ Lee Scott Ep 20: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unleashing-leaders-podcast/id1687999723

PODCAST INFO
 - Hosted By: Shawn P Neal
 - Shawn's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/shawnpneal
 - Recorded at Studio236

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LifeWave Honored with the Prestigious 2024 Direct Selling News Bravo Growth Award.

Meredith Berkich, President of LifeWave, accepted the award at the Direct Selling News event in Irving, Texas, where she was also a featured speaker. Berkich expressed her gratitude, "Achieving the Bravo Growth Award in the same year we celebrate our 20th anniversary is a monumental achievement for LifeWave. It symbolizes the dedication of our Founder & CEO David Schmidt, our team, field leadership, the quality of our products, and the strength of our community. This recognition is a testament to our ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation."

FEATURED LINKS
 -  https://www.lifewave.com/

EPSIODE LINKS
 -  VETS Indexes 2024 Honorees List: https://vetsindexes.com/award-results-2024/

PODCAST INFO
 - Hosted By: Shawn P Neal
 - Shawn's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/ShawnPNeal
 - Recorded at Studio236

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Avanlee Care Makes Inc.'s 2024 Female Founders List.

Avanlee Christine, Founder and CEO of Avanlee Care Inc, said, "I'm thrilled to be part of this illustrious group of women. We are making a difference and having a positive impact on humanity."

Avanlee commented, "The United States is grappling with a largely unseen caregiving crisis that impacts over 54 million individuals caring for elderly loved ones. Family caregivers bear a substantial emotional burden, yet this urgent issue remains inadequately recognized. Driven by the pressing need and drawing from my own family's experiences, I was inspired to create a solution to support and assist these indispensable family caregivers who desperately need our help."

FEATURED LINKS
 -  Avanlee Care Website: https://www.avanleecare.com/
 - Inc. Company Profile: https://www.inc.com/profile/avanlee-christine

EPSIODE LINKS
 -  Gut + Science Episode Featuring Renée Smith: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gut-science/id1374956383

PODCAST INFO
 - Hosted By: Shawn P Neal
 - Shawn's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/ShawnPNeal
 - Recorded at Studio236

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Reveleer Appoints Global Health Technology Leader Alan Tam As Chief Marketing Officer.

"We welcome Alan to Reveleer and look forward to his contributions helping our customers accelerate their risk adjustment, member management, and quality improvement programs," said CEO and President of Reveleer, Jay Ackerman. "We continue to experience accelerated velocity across all areas of our businesses, and Alan will play a pivotal role in bringing new products and technologies to market."

FEATURED LINKS
 -  https://www.reveleer.com/

PODCAST INFO
 - Hosted By: Shawn P Neal
 - Shawn's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/shawnpneal
 - Recorded at Studio236

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LED Solutions Rebrands as AVENDOR and Eclipse Black Coffee Day.

According to Agil Huseynov, CEO and founder of Avendor, "The pandemic and chip shortage presented a unique challenge that tested the industry's resilience. Our solution—providing customers with real-time access to inventory—was our way of instilling confidence during a period of widespread uncertainty. Our rebrand to Avendor, while retaining our legal name LED Solutions LLC, marks a new chapter in our commitment to lead and innovate."

FEATURED LINKS
 -  https://www.avendor.com/

EPSIODE LINKS
 -  https://www.eightoclock.com/

PODCAST INFO
 - Hosted By: Shawn P Neal
 - Shawn's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/ShawnPNeal
 - Recorded at Studio236

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Savvas Learning Company Earns 2024 Top Workplaces USA Award.

"It's an honor to be named a Top Workplaces USA winner. This award is based on the authentic feedback from our employees. I want to thank them — they are the ones who have truly earned this award," said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company. "As a mission-driven organization, we remain committed to fostering a people-first culture in which our employees feel inspired, engaged, and valued. Their dedication and contributions are vital to helping us fulfill our mission of developing and delivering learning solutions that empower teachers and improve student outcomes."

"Being honored with a Top Workplaces award is a distinctive mark of excellence, setting companies apart in a recognizable way," said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. "The award exemplifies the significance of a people-first workplace experience, reminding us that employees are the heart of any thriving organization."

FEATURED LINKS

• Savvas Learning Company Website: https://www.savvas.com/
• Savvas Awards and Recognition: https://topworkplaces.com/company/savvas-learning

PODCAST INFO
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Shawn's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/
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Orsini Specialty Pharmacy welcomes Victor J. Haddock and Lynda Parker to Its Executive Leadership Team.

"Having assisted healthcare companies of all sizes in their growth and strategic endeavors, Victor brings with him a wealth of experience and a track record of success," Brandon Tom, Orsini's CEO, said. "Orsini has entered an exciting period of growth, and I'm eager to see Victor's contributions to our team as we continue to expand our solutions, invest in our teams and strengthen our infrastructure."

FEATURED LINKS
 -  Orsini Website: https://lnkd.in/gdxq6deh

EPSIODE LINKS
 -  Daily Dose of Leadership with Andrea Butcher: https://lnkd.in/gURJVgTw

PODCAST INFO
 - Hosted By: Shawn P Neal
 - Shawn's LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gGDwHyA6
 - Recorded at Studio236

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Vee Technologies Announces Healthcare Professional Services are Rebranding as Vee Healthtek.

"Healthcare has been our heartbeat since the start," CEO Chocko Valliappa shared. "We quickly became known for our innovative solutions and best-in-class results for payers and providers. By revitalizing our name and brand identity, we will better align with the growing needs of our client base."

President Patrick OMalley added, "Our rebranding reflects our deep understanding of the unique challenges facing healthcare organizations and our stanch commitment to meeting those challenges head-on. With a more centralized focus, we are better positioned to address the evolving needs of our clients. As Vee Healthtek, we will continue to harness our decades of expertise as a leading provider of professional services."

FEATURED LINKS

• https://www.veehealthtek.com/

PODCAST INFO

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• Shawn's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/ShawnPNeal
• Recorded at Studio236

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ResBiotic Appoints Stefany N. as VP of Operations and Brittany Zenner as Director of Marketing.

"Appointing Stefany as our Vice President of Operations and Brittany as our Director of Marketing marks a pivotal moment in our journey towards redefining wellness," stated C. Vivek Lal, MD, FAAP, Founder & CEO of ResBiotic. "Their remarkable spirit, coupled with a profound dedication to holistic health and positive social impact, aligns seamlessly with ResBiotic's core values."

FEATURED LINKS

• https://resbiotic.com/products/prebeet

PODCAST INFO

• Hosted By: Shawn P Neal
• Shawn's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/ShawnPNeal
• Recorded at Studio236

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