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In this episode, Niels Juul, founding member of Von Dutch and founder and CEO of No Fat Ego Productions, explores how misaligning organizational values with a brand can harm employee engagement and reputation. He attributes misalignment to poor communication and inconsistent leadership, and emphasizes the need for integrating values into operations. Juul also shares practical strategies for achieving alignment and fostering a cohesive company culture. Drawing from his work with Von Dutch, he underscores the importance of authenticity and careful growth management while balancing creativity with business needs

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Niels Juul

Niels, a US and Danish national fluent in six languages, is a globally renowned executive producer with expertise in financing and packaging features and a history of working with the top directors in the world film industry.

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In this insightful episode, Marie Kare, Head of Creative, Global Business Brand, shares her personal journey through perimenopause and the impact it has had on her professional life. Marie opens up about the challenges and changes she experienced, offering practical advice on how to navigate this transitional period with resilience. She discusses the importance of open conversations about perimenopause in the workplace and how it can affect career dynamics and personal well-being. Tune in to hear Marie’s candid reflections and gain valuable perspectives on managing this stage of life while continuing to thrive professionally.

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Marie Kare

Marie Kare puts the Creative in Marketing. You know: "Marcreaketivineg." She currently leads creative for the business brand at Reddit, where she's worked for about six years. She's a compulsive creative, having professionally made stuff (video games, sponsored livestreams, branded content, rather eccentric ad campaigns, and more) for companies like Activision, Adobe, Amazon, Netflix, Twitch, Ubisoft, and more. She's a dog person.

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In this episode, we tackled the challenge of organizational silos, which 89% of employees say hinder communication and productivity. Ashaki Rucker, SVP of HR at Telemundo Enterprises, discussed how technology can worsen these issues and shared strategies for overcoming them. She underscores the importance of strong leadership, clear incentives, and recognition programs in overcoming these barriers. Rucker also highlights the role of technology and data in promoting collaboration, and notes that strategic agility and emotional intelligence are essential for leaders to effectively break down silos and drive success.

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Ashaki Rucker

Ashaki Rucker is a seasoned HR executive with extensive experience in leading human resources functions across global organizations. She began her career as the Director of Corporate HR at Time Warner, where she honed her skills in talent management and organizational development. Ashaki then spent six years with The Walt Disney Studios as Vice President of HR Distribution and Operations, where she played a pivotal role in optimizing HR processes and supporting large-scale business initiatives. Her journey continued with Arvato Bertelsmann North America, where she served as Vice President of HR SCM and HR Shared Services, overseeing HR strategies for supply chain management and shared services. Currently, Ashaki is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Telemundo Enterprises & Latin America at NBC Universal. In addition to her corporate role, she serves as a Member of the Board of Directors for Amerant Bank, where she contributes her HR expertise to guide the bank's strategic direction. Ashaki's career is marked by her commitment to driving business success through innovative HR practices and her ability to lead diverse, high-performing teams.

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