• Talent Development as a Competitive Advantage with Ashaki Rucker
    Jun 26 2024

    In this episode of the 10X Blueprint Podcast, host Simone Knight engages in an insightful discussion with Ashaki Rucker, the SVP of Human Resources at NBC Universal Telemundo Enterprises and Latin America. The conversation centers around leveraging talent development as a competitive advantage.

    Key topics include the importance of corporate culture and its impact to revenue, the integration of AI in HR practices, leadership lessons, and strategies for improving employee well-being. The podcast also delves into Ashaki's personal experiences, her favorite shows, and her views on effective leadership and mental health in the workplace.

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    42 mins
  • Beyond AI with Marvin Dejean
    Jun 5 2024

    What lies beyond AI? This week, Simone Knight welcomes Marvin Dejean, a leading business futurist and senior managing partner at Gilead Sanders. They discuss the future of business and transformation, covering topics such as data-driven innovation, strategic foresight, and the convergence of emerging technologies. Marvin emphasizes the importance of strategizing FROM the future, not FOR the future, stressing the necessity of mindset shifts and collaboration for successful digital transformation. They also explore the impact of AI, IoT, blockchain, automation, and robotics on businesses and the potential future of human-technology interaction.

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    58 mins
  • Navigating Executive Search with Mar Hernandez
    May 31 2024

    This week on the 10X Blueprint Podcast, join host Simone Knight as she dives into the secrets of climbing to the C-Suite with Mar Hernandez, co-founder of NU Advisory Partners. Discover how to navigate the executive search process and what it takes to stand out in today's competitive, tech-driven economy.

    Mar, an expert in executive search and talent acquisition, shares her insights on the importance of soft skills, personal branding, and the game-changing impact of AI on the industry. Learn about the value of diverse backgrounds and how to leverage continuous learning and leadership skills to define your unique value proposition.

    Tune in to explore actionable strategies for securing high-level executive roles and transforming your career journey. Don’t miss this episode packed with expert advice and industry secrets! 🔥

    #ExecutiveSearch #CLevelSuccess #AIinRecruitment #PersonalBranding #LeadershipSkills #10XBlueprintPodcast

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    38 mins
  • How AI and AR are Shaping Global Business with Charles Neal
    May 22 2024

    This week on the 10X Blueprint Podcast, explore how emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and the Metaverse could shape the fate of global business and the consumer experience. From potential risks to governance guidelines, the conversation highlights the crucial balance between AI progression and responsible implementation.

    Discover the seven characteristics that drive the evolution of iconic brands and hear about what’s coming in Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and Augmented Reality (AR) wearables.

    Get ready for mind-bending insights with Simone Knight and special guest, Charles Neal, AVP at Genpact's media and telecom division and President of the Atlanta chapter of the National Association of Multi Ethnicity In Communications (NAMIC).

    Tune in now!

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    54 mins
  • The Power of Unlearning with Orlando Hampton
    May 10 2024

    This week on the 10X Blueprint Podcast, we explore the power of branding and customer experience in the era of AI. In this episode, I talk with Orlando Hampton, Chief Customer Officer at Affiniti, an award-winning provider of contact center solutions that could revolutionize customer service interactions.

    We'll unpack the unique concept of ‘unlearning,’ and explore how we all can unlock growth by discarding old ways of thought. Orlando highlights the crucial role of failure in innovation and his surefire ‘cheat codes’ for authentic communication.

    This episode isn’t just about business - it's also about personal growth. Join us as we dive into applying the principles of business development to self-improvement and community development. Leave with a roadmap of how to build better relationships for your brand, your clients, and yourself.

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    52 mins