What's Your Forecast?

In this episode of What's Your Forecast?, we sit down with Marcia Lake, Senior Sales Leader at Gartner, who shares her inspiring journey from her early days in Jamaica to becoming a leader in the U.S. Marcia opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her leadership style and how she balances achieving business results with maintaining a strong, people-first approach. We also explore how technology plays a role in modern leadership, discussing both the opportunities it creates and the challenges it poses. Tune in for practical insights on leading with empathy, the evolving role of HR, and Marcia’s forecast for the future of compassionate leadership in a tech-driven world.

In this episode of What’s Your Forecast?, we sit down with Dean MacIsaac, a seasoned advisor to founders and a key figure at Genesis. Dean brings deep insights into the unique challenges startups face, from staying strategically focused to fostering resilience. We discuss his journey, his work empowering founders at Genesis, and his forecast on the evolving landscape of startup success. Dean also shares practical advice for founders and emerging entrepreneurs on building partnerships and navigating the dynamic world of startups. Don’t miss this insightful conversation about the future of founder support and the essential skills for long-term growth.

On this episode of What’s Your Forecast?, we welcome Lisa Clowery, Co-CEO of One Drop, to discuss her 20+ years in nonprofit leadership and the evolving landscape of donor relationships. Lisa shares insights on how corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) have reshaped philanthropy, along with practical advice for building meaningful partnerships. We also touch on her impactful work at One Drop and early experiences at the Breakfast Club of Canada. Don’t miss Lisa’s forecast on the future of nonprofit fundraising!Check out Onedrop: https://www.onedrop.org/en/

In this episode of What’s Your Forecast?, host Joe Verdecampo interviews Ben Arendt, founder of Depth Charge Consulting and author of How to Suck Less as a Manager. They dive into leadership challenges, emotional intelligence, and the evolving role of managers in today’s world.Ben shares his unique journey from the CIA to consulting, offering practical tips on building authentic connections and managing team dynamics. Plus, hear his bold predictions on AI's role in the future of management.Check out Ben’s book How to Suck Less as a Manager on Amazon: https://a.co/d/8gxKEnZ

Welcome to What's Your Forecast!Welcome to What’s Your Forecast?In this podcast, we dive deep into the leadership challenges faced by businesses and modern leaders. Our goal is to explore how the future will shape the business world and how leaders can best prepare for what’s to come.In this first episode, we introduce the team behind What’s Your Forecast? and share the mission that drives us. You’ll learn why we started this podcast and what you can expect from upcoming episodes. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey together!