In this episode, we dive into the world of business growth and human-centered leadership with Charlie Saffro, President and founder of CS Recruiting. With over a decade of experience in the logistics, transportation, and supply chain industries, Charlie shares her journey from marketing professional to influential recruiter.

She discusses her unique philosophy that 'business is personal,' the challenges of remote work, and the importance of genuine human connections in the workplace. Listen in to gain valuable insights on talent acquisition, retention, and the evolving landscape of workplace culture in the face of technological advancements.

00:52 Charlie's Career Journey: From Marketing to Recruitment

03:17 Building a Successful Recruiting Firm

08:20 The Importance of Human-Centered Leadership

14:23 Balancing Data and Human Touch in Recruitment

19:40 Technological Advancements in Logistics and Supply Chain

26:24 Building Authentic Connections in a Digital World

33:35 Future Trends in Workplace Culture

About Charlie Saffro

Charlie Saffro is the CEO and founder of CS Recruiting, a specialized recruiting firm focused on the logistics, transportation, and supply chain industries. A TEDx speaker on human-centered leadership and a passionate advocate for workplace culture, Charlie brings her unique perspective as a female entrepreneur to help companies understand that business is personal - a philosophy that sets her approach to talent acquisition and retention apart.

Connect with Charlie

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliesaffro/

Website: https://www.cs-recruiting.com/

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In this episode of the Entrepreneur's Logbook podcast, we dive deep into the evolution and impact of agile methodologies and Scrum with Jeff Sutherland, one of Scrum's original creators.

Jeff shares insights from his diverse career, spanning from military service to revolutionizing software development to his current ventures in healthcare and AI. He discusses the integral role of Scrum in organizational transformation, the importance of adjusting project management in real-time, and how AI is becoming indispensable in modern project planning and development.

Jeff also touches on the significance of performance metrics, the potential of AI to replace traditional planning methods, and how organizations can adapt to rapidly changing technological landscapes to stay competitive.

00:56 Jeff's Current Ventures

02:31 Military Background and Olympic Training

06:03 Scrum Fundamentals and Vietnam Experience

08:56 First Principles in Scrum

18:23 AI in Project Management

24:01 Integrating AI with Scrum

25:18 AI's Impact on Team Dynamics

26:08 AI in Project Management

27:09 The Future of AI in the Workforce

29:07 Human Biology and Team Performance

31:41 Measuring and Enhancing Team Productivity

36:38 The Speed of Innovation

40:46 The Future of Agile Methodologies

Connect with Jeff:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsutherland/

Twitter: https://x.com/jeffsutherland

Website: https://a.co/d/9ERa0Sa

Leanpub: https://leanpub.com/u/jvsutherland

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In this episode of The Entrepreneur's Logbook, host Zachary Bernard welcomes Christopher Stauffer, CEO of Stauffer, a software consulting firm that’s been transforming the digital landscape for over two decades.

Chris shares his journey from launching Deloitte's first client website at 22 to leading successful campaigns for SpaceX, Billboard, and universities, earning prestigious awards like the Clio. The conversation dives into bridging the gap between marketing and engineering teams, shared strategies for effective collaboration, and the role of AI in enhancing workflows.

Chris emphasizes the importance of understanding the 'why' behind projects and the impact of prompt engineering in the evolving landscape of marketing.

Tune in to learn how effective collaboration and innovative approaches can propel your business to new heights!

00:56 Chris’s Early Career and Evolution

02:58 Bridging the Marketing and Engineering Gap

05:38 The Importance of Collaboration

07:19 Effective Communication Strategies

11:31 Joint Application Design (JAD) Sessions

23:09 Case Study: Increasing Conversion Rates

35:27 The Role of AI in Marketing and Engineering

39:34 Future of Marketing and Engineering Collaboration

Connect with Chris:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staufferinc + https://www.linkedin.com/company/stauffer

Website: https://www.stauffer.com/

chris@stauffer.com

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