# business leadership (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover business leadership. Page: Feed: --- ## [Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis](https://spokesman-recorder.com/podcast/jimmy-jam-terry-lewis-traceys-keepin-it-real-msr/) _2026-08-12 · Emmanuel Duncan and Tracey Williams-Dillard · Tracey’s Keepin' It Real | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Legendary producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis return to the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder studio to reflect on their Twin Cities roots, the hustle behind the "Minneapolis Sound," and why authentic Black media matters. The post Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real: Frank Brown and Tina Schlief on Customer Service, Communication, and the Dos and Don’ts of Doing Business](https://spokesman-recorder.com/podcast/traceys-keepin-it-real-customer-service-episode/) _2026-07-10 · Tracey Williams-Dillard and Emmanuel Duncan · Tracey’s Keepin' It Real | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ "The customer is always right" is a myth, says Minuteman Press Uptown owner Frank Brown. On this episode of Tracey's Keepin' It Real, Brown and consumer Tina Schlief join host Tracey Williams-Dillard for a candid conversation about customer service, communication and why Black-owned businesses need to stop offering discounts on request. The post Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real: Frank Brown and Tina… ## [Addressing LA homelessness – how horizontal governance can add value](https://workingwiththegrain.com/2026/06/17/addressing-la-homelessness-how-horizontal-governance-can-add-value/) _2026-06-17 · brianlevy387 · WORKING WITH THE GRAIN: Integrating governance and growth_ LA’s governance arrangements for addressing homelessness continue to evolve – with continuing fluidity as to how the various parts align with each other. Against that backdrop, the University of Southern California’s Price School Professor of Public Policy Shui Yan Tang and I have been invited to make a presentation at the June 18th meeting of \[…\] ## [The story behind my first book “We Are All Made From Stars”](https://benediktlehnert.substack.com/p/the-story-behind-my-first-book-we) _2026-06-09 · Benedikt Lehnert · To whom it may inspire_ A lot of people have asked how this book came to be. So I figured I’d tell you the story behind it. ## [Sleepwalking towards disaster – might corporate America yet rise to the moment?](https://workingwiththegrain.com/2026/06/09/sleepwalking-towards-disaster-might-corporate-america-yet-rise-to-the-moment/) _2026-06-09 · brianlevy387 · WORKING WITH THE GRAIN: Integrating governance and growth_ What will it take for business to wake up to the reality that the times no longer call for business as usual – and act before the house burns to the point that its institutional foundations are destroyed? This question is taking on increasing urgency as, day after day, the drumbeat of words and actions \[…\] ## [Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real: Building Black Economic Power One Dollar at a Time](https://spokesman-recorder.com/podcast/association-black-economic-power-financial-literacy/) _2026-05-08 · MSR Digital Studio · Tracey’s Keepin' It Real | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ On this episode of Tracey's Keepin' It Real, MSR Publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard sits down with leaders from the Association for Black Economic Power to discuss financial literacy, economic ownership and building generational wealth in Black Twin Cities communities. The post Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real: Building Black Economic Power One Dollar at a Time appeared first on Minnesota… ## [Breaking the Spell: From Polarization to Renewal](https://workingwiththegrain.com/2026/05/06/breaking-the-spell-from-polarization-to-renewal/) _2026-05-06 · brianlevy387 · WORKING WITH THE GRAIN: Integrating governance and growth_ How can we break the spell of a toxic downward spiral? In a piece recently published in Persuasion, I draw out “Lessons in Combating Polarization”by reflecting on the USA’s current crisis through the lens of South Africa’s successful reversal of two polarization-driven downward spirals. This companion blog post has two purposes. First, it situates the Persuasion \[…\] ## [Abundance: The Implementation Challenge](https://workingwiththegrain.com/2026/04/30/when-abundance-meets-complexity-a-deeper-look-at-the-implementation-challenge/) _2026-04-30 · brianlevy387 · WORKING WITH THE GRAIN: Integrating governance and growth_ In a recent podcast, a year after Abundance’s publication, Ezra Klein, Derek Thompson and Marc Dunkelman took stock of where things stand. They largely agree that their core vision – “the promise not just of more, but more of what matters” – has gained traction. And they remain ‘all in’ (as do I….) on their \[…\] ## [Fractional CTO and Strategic Digital Leadership](https://theswissquality.ch/fractional-cto-and-strategic-digital-leadership/) _2026-04-08 · TSQ · The Swiss Quality Consulting_ Fractional CTO and Strategic Digital Leadership: Navigating the Future of Technology-Driven Enterprises Redefining Executive Technology Leadership Fractional CTO and Strategic Digital Leadership have emerged as critical enablers for organizations seeking to thrive in an era defined by rapid technological evolution and digital transformation. Unlike traditional Chief Technology Officers, fractional… ## [AI-Driven Workflow Automation for Enterprise Productivity Excellence](https://theswissquality.ch/ai-driven-workflow-automation-for-enterprise-productivity-excellence/) _2026-04-08 · TSQ · The Swiss Quality Consulting_ AI-Driven Workflow Automation for Enterprise Productivity Excellence in Modern Organizations Reimagining Productivity in the Age of Intelligent Systems AI-Driven Workflow Automation for Enterprise Productivity Excellence is reshaping how organizations define efficiency, performance, and operational success in a digitally connected world. Productivity is no longer measured solely by output volume… ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IKeNdC7QM2Sm) _2026-04-08 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## [Vertical AI Solutions for Industry-Specific Digital Transformation](https://theswissquality.ch/vertical-ai-solutions-for-industry-specific-digital-transformation/) _2026-04-08 · TSQ · The Swiss Quality Consulting_ Vertical AI Solutions for Industry-Specific Digital Transformation in Specialized Business Environments Understanding the Rise of Industry-Focused Intelligence Vertical AI Solutions for Industry-Specific Digital Transformation are redefining how organizations approach innovation by moving beyond generic technological frameworks toward deeply specialized systems tailored to unique sector needs.… ## [Automated Data Labeling Infrastructure for Enterprise AI Scaling](https://theswissquality.ch/automated-data-labeling-infrastructure-for-enterprise-ai-scaling/) _2026-04-08 · TSQ · The Swiss Quality Consulting_ Automated Data Labeling Infrastructure for Enterprise AI Scaling in a Future-Ready Digital Economy Redefining Data Foundations in Intelligent Enterprises Automated Data Labeling Infrastructure for Enterprise AI Scaling is rapidly becoming a defining capability for organizations seeking to transform raw data into actionable intelligence at scale. In today’s data-intensive environment, enterprises… ## [Enterprise Computer Vision Platform Strategy with Roboflow](https://theswissquality.ch/enterprise-computer-vision-platform-strategy-with-roboflow/) _2026-04-08 · TSQ · The Swiss Quality Consulting_ Enterprise Computer Vision Platform Strategy with Roboflow for Future-Ready Organizations Defining the Strategic Value of Visual Intelligence Platforms Enterprise Computer Vision Platform Strategy with Roboflow begins by recognizing that visual data is no longer a passive asset but a dynamic driver of business intelligence and operational precision. In an era where organizations increasingly rely… ## [From Middle Manager to Strategic Leadership: Your Next Career Leap](https://theswissquality.ch/from-middle-manager-to-strategic-leadership-your-next-career-leap/) _2026-04-08 · TSQ · The Swiss Quality Consulting_ How strategic leadership transforms managers into future-ready leaders Making the transition into senior roles requires more than experience—it demands a deliberate shift in leadership mindset. This evolution is about redefining how professionals think, act, and lead. Under expert guidance, both organisations emphasise that stepping into strategic leadership is less about promotion and more about… ## [Leadership Mindset Shift: Your Path to Senior Strategic Roles](https://theswissquality.ch/260380-2leadership-mindset-shift-your-path-to-senior-strategic-roles/) _2026-04-08 · TSQ · The Swiss Quality Consulting_ How a leadership mindset shift unlocks your transition into executive influence In today’s evolving business landscape, strategic leadership is no longer reserved for executives alone—it is an essential capability for every ambitious middle manager. Drawing on insights from Claruna and Naseeha, this perspective shows how professionals can move beyond operational excellence to create meaningful… ## [Digital Healthcare and Online Pharmacy Platforms Transformation: Redefining Patient-Centric Care](https://theswissquality.ch/260398-2digital-healthcare-and-online-pharmacy-platforms-transformation-redefining-patient-centric-care/) _2026-04-06 · TSQ · The Swiss Quality Consulting_ Digital Healthcare and Online Pharmacy Platforms Transformation: A Strategic Evolution in Modern Healthcare Delivery Digital Healthcare and Online Pharmacy Platforms Transformation: The Shift Toward Accessible Healthcare Digital Healthcare and Online Pharmacy Platforms Transformation is fundamentally reshaping how patients access medical services and medications in an increasingly connected world.… ## [LLM Training and Optimization Techniques for Scalable Intelligence: Engineering the Future of Language Models](https://theswissquality.ch/llm-training-and-optimization-techniques-for-scalable-intelligence-engineering-the-future-of-language-models/) _2026-04-06 · TSQ · The Swiss Quality Consulting_ LLM Training and Optimization Techniques for Scalable Intelligence: Strategic Approaches to Efficient Model Development LLM Training and Optimization Techniques for Scalable Intelligence: Redefining Model Efficiency LLM Training and Optimization Techniques for Scalable Intelligence are fundamentally transforming how organizations design, deploy, and scale advanced language systems. As enterprises… ## [Advanced AI Architectures with Mixture of Experts Models: Redefining Scalable Intelligence](https://theswissquality.ch/advanced-ai-architectures-with-mixture-of-experts-models-redefining-scalable-intelligence/) _2026-04-06 · TSQ · The Swiss Quality Consulting_ Advanced AI Architectures with Mixture of Experts Models: A Strategic Evolution in Intelligent Systems Design Advanced AI Architectures with Mixture of Experts Models: A New Paradigm in Computational Efficiency Advanced AI Architectures with Mixture of Experts Models represent a transformative leap in the design of intelligent systems, enabling organizations to achieve unprecedented levels of… ## [African-American Leadership Forum Leaders Join Tracy’s Keepin’ It Real to Talk Black Futures, Community Power, and How to Get Involved](https://spokesman-recorder.com/podcast/african-american-leadership-forum-tracy-keepin-it-real/) _2026-03-25 · Emmanuel Duncan · Tracey’s Keepin' It Real | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ African American Leadership Forum Tracy Keepin It Real podcast highlights leadership, policy and community solutions in Minnesota. The post African-American Leadership Forum Leaders Join Tracy’s Keepin’ It Real to Talk Black Futures, Community Power, and How to Get Involved appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real: Women’s Health, Access and Community Care with Dr. Rahshana Price-Isuk](https://spokesman-recorder.com/podcast/womens-health-access-minneapolis/) _2026-03-18 · MSR Digital Studio · Tracey’s Keepin' It Real | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ The Tracey’s Keepin It Real podcast explores women’s health, access to care and community wellness in Minneapolis. The post Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real: Women’s Health, Access and Community Care with Dr. Rahshana Price-Isuk appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Stop CI/CD & Supply-Chain Attacks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/a7GyKTgH4Jc4) _2026-03-18 · **Sponsored**_ Per-PR: 17 CI/CD checks and package malware scans with inline Check Run findings. ## [Librarians, Literature & Black History Month](https://spokesman-recorder.com/podcast/black-history-month-library-read-in/) _2026-02-06 · MSR Digital Studio · Tracey’s Keepin' It Real | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real features Twin Cities librarians discussing Black literature, community storytelling, and a Black History Month library read-in. The post Librarians, Literature & Black History Month appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real Spotlights New Girl Scouts River Valleys CEO Marisa C. Williams](https://spokesman-recorder.com/podcast/marisa-c-williams-girl-scouts-river-valleys-ceo/) _2026-01-26 · MSR Digital Studio and MSR News Online · Tracey’s Keepin' It Real | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Marisa C. Williams joins Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real to discuss leadership, service, and her vision as CEO of Girl Scouts River Valleys. The post Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real Spotlights New Girl Scouts River Valleys CEO Marisa C. Williams appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Abundance, homelessness, and the renewal of legitimacy](https://workingwiththegrain.com/2026/01/23/abundance-homelessness-and-the-renewal-of-legitimacy/) _2026-01-23 · brianlevy387 · WORKING WITH THE GRAIN: Integrating governance and growth_ A month ago, as part of a series of short pieces on Abundance, I signaled that I was working on an article that considered Los Angeles’ homelessness challenge through an Abundance lens; the article has now been published in American Purpose. This short, orienting post explains why I have been engaging with the Abundance debate, \[…\] ## [Equity and Legacy During Minnesota’s 40th MLK Holiday Anniversary](https://spokesman-recorder.com/podcast/traceys-keepin-it-real-mlk-40th-anniversary/) _2026-01-10 · MSR Digital Studio · Tracey’s Keepin' It Real | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real marks Minnesota’s 40th MLK holiday anniversary with a conversation on equity, legacy, and collective responsibility featuring Ashley Oolman. The post Equity and Legacy During Minnesota’s 40th MLK Holiday Anniversary appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Dominance, Stewardship, and the Belief Architecture™ for Business](https://thekenalston.com/2026/01/06/dominance-stewardship-primal-mandate/) _2026-01-06 · Ken · Ken Alston_ Why Power Makes Responsibility Unavoidable Over the past few days, the world has been reminded—again—that we do not live in a neutral or gentle system. Power exists. Dominance exists. Force exists. History, geopolitics, and economics all confirm this. I am not writing about politics here. I am writing about a pattern—one that shows up wherever \[…\] The post Dominance, Stewardship, and the Belief… ## [What I read in 2025](https://benediktlehnert.substack.com/p/what-i-read-in-2025) _2025-12-31 · Benedikt Lehnert · To whom it may inspire_ It’s been a rather slow (read: not many books) reading year. However, my 2025 list includes some amazing books for adults and kids. ## [Capital Is Not the Problem. Access Is.](https://spokesman-recorder.com/podcast/access-to-capital-podcast-episode/) _2025-12-23 · MSR Digital Studio · Tracey’s Keepin' It Real | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Episode 8 of Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real Podcast focuses on access to capital, helping entrepreneurs understand funding readiness, financial documentation, and alternative pathways to grow their businesses. The post Capital Is Not the Problem. Access Is. appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [‘Abundance’ and the quest for a new political order](https://workingwiththegrain.com/2025/12/21/abundance-and-the-quest-for-a-new-political-order/) _2025-12-21 · brianlevy387 · WORKING WITH THE GRAIN: Integrating governance and growth_ (Part of a series) What will it take to break the downward spiral of polarization in which we seem trapped? In their best-selling book, Abundance, Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson offer their answer, wielding ideas as their weapon of choice. For ideas to be truly transformative, they need to do more than persuade intellectually, \[…\] ## [My personal 2025 recap](https://benediktlehnert.substack.com/p/my-personal-2025-recap) _2025-12-17 · Benedikt Lehnert · To whom it may inspire_ What a year it’s been! Traveling between Princeton, Dublin and Montreal (more on that below) while getting to work on some of the most rewarding projects of my career so far has been a whirlwind. ## [You Built It. Now Can You Let It Grow?](https://spokesman-recorder.com/podcast/scaling-beyond-survival-business-growth/) _2025-12-15 · MSR Digital Studio · Tracey’s Keepin' It Real | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder_ Episode 7 of Tracey’s Keepin’ it Real with Business breaks down how entrepreneurs can shift from survival mode to sustainable growth by changing how they think, lead, and build teams. The post You Built It. Now Can You Let It Grow? appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder . ## [Open-source Screen Sharing with Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/heshTiKte9Uo) _2025-12-15 · **Sponsored**_ WebRTC screen sharing with simultaneous mouse & keyboard control; viewers join in browser. ## [Achieving ‘Abundance’ – from vision to action](https://workingwiththegrain.com/2025/12/08/achieving-abundance-from-vision-to-action/) _2025-12-08 · brianlevy387 · WORKING WITH THE GRAIN: Integrating governance and growth_ (part of a series) Increasingly, we seem trapped in an accelerating downward spiral of polarization, with no way out. What will it take to break the spell? In their best-selling book, Abundance, Ezra Klein & Derek Thompson seek to answer the question by leading with ideas. They lay out a compelling positive vision, accompanied by \[…\] ## [Problem-focused coalitional governance in action – three case studies](https://workingwiththegrain.com/2025/12/08/problem-focused-coalitional-governance-in-action-three-case-studies/) _2025-12-08 · brianlevy387 · WORKING WITH THE GRAIN: Integrating governance and growth_ (Abundance series #3) Ideas can help break an accelerating downward spiral of polarization by offering inspiration – but to be credible, a positive vision also needs to be accompanied by a practical agenda for action. Ezra Klein & Derek Thompson’s best-selling book, Abundance offers a compelling positive vision along with a sharp wake-up call for \[…\] ## [LA homelessness: Setting the stage for painful choices – an empirical (re-)framing](https://workingwiththegrain.com/2025/10/31/la-homelessness-setting-the-stage-for-painful-choices-an-empirical-re-framing/) _2025-10-31 · brianlevy387 · WORKING WITH THE GRAIN: Integrating governance and growth_ In 2023, I began a program of research on some innovative governance arrangements for addressing homelessness that LA’s political, civic, bureaucratic and private sector leaders put in place as part of a determined effort to finally come to grips with a long-festering crisis (see here and here). In 2024 and 2025, the tide of Los \[…\] ## [Jony, Sam, Steve, and Dieter – On missing nuance and critical thinking around design, AI, and the world we want to leave behind](https://benediktlehnert.substack.com/p/jony-sam-steve-and-dieter-on-missing) _2025-06-02 · Benedikt Lehnert · To whom it may inspire_ Now that the news cycle has had time to push the “next big thing” through our eyeballs into our brains, let’s talk about what was missing from the OpenAI deal and what it means for design and business ## [Poets & Thinker Ep 2 – AI Policy-Making in Service of Humanity: From Davos and Washington DC to Riyadh with Manail Anis Ahmed](https://benediktlehnert.substack.com/p/poets-and-thinker-ep-2-ai-policy) _2025-03-19 · Benedikt Lehnert · To whom it may inspire_ What if our approach to AI and technology development is overlooking the most fundamental human value – dignity? In this episode we explore this question and how to approach global AI governance. ## [My podcast “Poets & Thinker” explores the humanistic future of business leadership](https://benediktlehnert.substack.com/p/my-podcast-poets-and-thinker-explores) _2025-03-06 · Benedikt Lehnert · To whom it may inspire_ The world is in recalibration mode. To harness the power of AI for good and mitigate the unintended human consequences of the big reshuffle, we need to look beyond traditional leadership playbooks. ## [Is the Chief Design Officer dead? (No.) The Great Creative Awakening: On Business leadership in the AI era.](https://benediktlehnert.substack.com/p/is-the-chief-design-officer-dead) _2025-01-14 · Benedikt Lehnert · To whom it may inspire_ In the next 10-15 years, companies will look and function very differently than today. The Creative Leader emerges as the most crucial role in these companies of the future, let’s explore why and how. ## [What I read in 2024](https://benediktlehnert.substack.com/p/what-i-read-in-2024) _2024-12-31 · Benedikt Lehnert · To whom it may inspire_ It’s been a transformative year, and reading has as always been a source of recharge and inspiration. My 2024 list includes some great books for adults and kids. ## [Free Agent – On a personal note](https://benediktlehnert.substack.com/p/free-agent-on-a-personal-note) _2024-12-15 · Benedikt Lehnert · To whom it may inspire_ Looking ahead into 2025, it‘s shaping up to be a year of exciting and meaningful collaborations around the topics I’m most passionate about. Here’s to new endeavors!