When workforce issues go beyond finding workers, you must dig deeper. In this first episode of the workforce miniseries, Commissioner Michael Harrington of the Vermont Department of Labor joins guest host Michael Schmierer to discuss the root causes behind the labor shortage. Harrington explains how Vermont is using cutting-edge technology to impro…

Podcasting has been incredibly popular for over a decade, but you might be surprised to learn that quantitative data is still scarce in this industry. In this episode of #DataDrivenLeadership, Crime Junkie’s award-winning creator and podcast host Ashley Flowers shares the humble beginnings of her show and how she used data to build her media compan…

Have you ever wondered how to transform dry data into compelling stories that captivate your audience? Or how top leaders master the art of communication in data-driven environments? Good news—in this episode of Data-Driven Leadership, host Jess Carter sits down with returning guest Christopher Chin, a renowned leadership communication coach for da…

Iowa has developed a unique ecosystem to set its children up for success. And what’s at the crux of that ecosystem? Data. Dr. Heather Rouse, associate professor of human development and family studies at Iowa State University, and Amanda Winslow, Early Childhood Iowa system facilitator at the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, join guest…

For decades, the tennis industry lacked real-time data. Strategic decisions were made based on annual reports, creating lags in insights and inefficiencies. However, within a year United States Tennis Association Director of Digital Business Development Brooke Austin and her team initiated USTA Connect, a digital, data-driven platform gathering rea…

For education to be meaningful to students, we need to evolve education from a schooling system to a learning system. That requires modernization and uncommon alliances. In this episode, Erin Mote, the CEO of InnovateEDU who was also recently named District Administration Magazine's most influential and impactful leader and innovator in the K-12 Ed…

How did the Children’s Hospital Association achieve a data transformation that saved them $2 million annually? They started with a strategic data assessment and got clear on strategy first. Preparation makes all the difference to the smooth execution of such a large initiative. In this episode replay, we’re taking it back with Resultant’s President…

AI isn’t just for large corporations. Small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) can—and should—leverage the power of AI, too. Not sure how to start? Ben Schreiner, head of the Business Innovation team at AWS, is here to help. Ben joins guest host Justin Bolles to dive into AI’s effects on SMBs and lay out practical steps for getting started with it. He exp…

What keeps formerly incarcerated individuals in their communities and out of prison? The Michigan Department of Corrections set out to answer that question. The key, they discovered, is education. Kyle Kaminski, offender success administrator at Michigan Department of Corrections, and Ben Wories, director of public sector services at Resultant, joi…

If you're a parent, you know how critical it is to connect with teachers. And research backs this intuition up. From Harvard to the Journal of Education Research, numerous studies show that family engagement in education boosts student learning outcomes. So, how do we engage families in learning? It all starts with clean data and interoperability. …

How does trust in data shape educational policy? We’re diving into this question today with Dr. David Ramadan, a seasoned executive and international consultant with over 25 years of advocacy, business, and government relations experience. Dr. Ramadan discusses the need for educational policies to embrace a data-driven approach for enhanced student…

Education change-makers know that when data empowers, it’s much more powerful than data that merely meets compliance requirements. Chief Information Officer for the Georgia Department of Education, Dr. Keith Osburn, and Chief Data Officer Nicholas Handville are doing just that by giving data back to educators across the state in formats that facili…

Collecting good data is only half the battle. The next major hurdle? Getting that data into the hands of the people who need it. Data Quality Campaign (DQC) Executive Vice President Paige Kowalski is on a mission to do just that: Get education data to students, families, and educators. As a first-generation college student herself, Paige understand…

Data is not just a tool. It’s a transformative force, shaping our present and defining our future. As we reflect on season three, host Jess Carter reveals how the power of data extends far beyond the business realm. From unemployment mitigation to sports innovation, data serves as a guiding force for positive change in every facet of our lives. We’…

Data-driven decisions are the future of employment. In this conversation, Indiana Department of Workforce Development Chief of Staff Josh Richardson shares how data can shape employment strategies and personal career paths. Josh shares his journey of working on the development of Pivot, an innovative tool designed to empower individuals experiencin…

Ten years of determination led Nick Elam, assistant professor and program director at Ball State University and consultant for the Canadian Elite Basketball League, to change the future of a 130-year-old institution: the game of basketball. In 2007, he realized that over-reliance on the clock in the fourth quarter brought even the most exciting bas…

A sports-like approach to work can keep teams enthused and motivated. Gamifying your team’s day-to-day could be the boost needed to reach the next big milestone. In this conversation, Resultant Client Success Leader Preston Howell dives into a concept called the Great Game of Business (GGOB), which brings financial and business literacy and transpa…

The speed of your business intelligence can make or break success in any fast-paced environment. Businesses that tap into the power of real-time data easily stay ahead of the competition. In this episode, Tinybird co-founder Jorge Sancha shares his insights on the impact real-time data has on business leadership making informed decisions. He dives …

In this episode of Data Driven Leadership, Donatos Pizza CIO Steven Graves details how he calmly navigates the intersection of tech and business amidst the feverish pace of both. Steven shares with host Jess Carter stories and lessons learned throughout his impressive career—including building a major retailer’s first e-commerce site on a limited b…

The heart of data-driven decision-making lies in understanding the purpose behind the numbers—why we collect specific data and how it can drive our missions forward. No one understands this more than Peter Krombach, director of data operations, governance & engagement at the Indiana Department of Health. His journey in the public health sector has …

This episode discusses the groundbreaking lawsuit just filed by The New York Times against OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, citing allegations of using millions of articles without payment or permission in the training and operating of their Ai tools. Jess Carter breaks it down in simple, relatable terms; shares an eye-opening conve…

On this episode we talk with Jessica Cummings, VP of Community Engagement at Brooks and Nicole Hamm, Executive Director at Blue Zones Jacksonville. For more info: https://bluezonesprojectjacksonville.com/ Send us an email with your questions or comments: podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab www.BrooksRehab.org -------------…

‘Tis the season to be jolly… and to set your sights on the new year. In this festive edition of #DataDrivenLeadership, host Jess Carter and producer Chelsea Gill share their insights, reflections, and resolutions for the new year. From discussing New Year's resolutions to habit tracking, they delve into the power of data in their everyday lives, sp…

In our fast-paced world, software tools and professionals have grown increasingly specialized and fragmented. However, we’re now shifting toward integrated solutions and data generalists. Tarush Aggarwal, a seasoned data engineer and CEO of 5X, has witnessed firsthand the transformation of the data industry. From working on data problems for large …

In this episode, Dr. Jake Wall demonstrates the importance of data-driven decision-making in conservation efforts. He shares how his organization uses data to combat ivory poaching, address human-wildlife conflict, and bridge the gap between ecologists and policymakers. Additionally, he explains how a game-changing app has transformed data collecti…

Data-driven doesn’t mean robotic. In fact, using data in client experience and employee engagement actually helps you understand people more deeply. By leveraging data, leaders can make informed decisions while keeping the human connection at the forefront. In this episode, Resultant CEO Greg Layok shares his leadership experience and the importanc…

Numerous healthcare professionals strive to enhance patient outcomes; with the advent of conversational AI, this goal is becoming a reality. This innovative technology converts intricate data into groundbreaking discoveries and accelerates progress in the healthcare field. In this episode, host Jess Carter sits down with Authenticx Chief Evangelist…

In today's age of information overload, merely presenting data doesn’t reach your audience. To engage them, we need to weave data into compelling, authentic stories. As we wrap up Season 2, our host, Jess Carter reflects on the insights she’s learned both from our guests and from personal experience about how to better tell data-driven stories. You…

Managing IT costs is a big challenge for organizations that handle large amounts of data, but shifting to a cloud infrastructure can help with some of those pains. In this episode, host Jess Carter talks with Fred Gottman, Senior Manager at Resultant, about the field of cloud infrastructure. The conversation focuses on data-driven leadership and th…

What if the futuristic world of generative AI is closer to the public sector than you think? 🚀 In this episode of Data Driven Leadership, host Jess Carter engages with Chris Hein, director of customer engineering for the SLED team at Google. Together, they illuminate the path of Generative AI as it shapes aspects of public life like education, priv…

Imagine classrooms where lessons evolve in real-time, tailored to each student's unique learning style and pace. In this episode of Data Driven Leadership, host Jess Carter digs in to the importance of data literacy in education with Curt Merlau, director of public sector education at Resultant. Together, they explore the journey of using and under…

Ever wondered how data can tell captivating stories? In this episode, host Jess Carter dives into the nuanced world of data-driven storytelling with master communicator Christopher Chin to unveil the secrets behind crafting compelling presentations and leaving a lasting impression with your audience. Known for his accomplishments as a programmer, a…

Sometimes making a change is the necessary step you need to take in order to propel your organization to the next level. With change can come resistance, which is usually rooted in fear. In this episode, host Jess Carter talks with Resultant Director of Organizational Change Management Allison Grayson about why organizational change management is i…

"Use data on the front end to make decisions on what you want to go do...use it on the back end for that program efficacy as well...it should be a day-to-day thing for nonprofits to be looking at and leveraging their data.” - Michael Schmierer In this episode, Jess talks with seasoned consultants Amy Pipher and Michael Schmierer about the critical …

Most business leaders want to make data-driven decisions. But preventing silos and navigating complicated, time-intensive data transformations to unlock clear answers? That’s a whole different level. In this episode, host Jess Carter talks with Coalesce CEO and co-founder Armon Petrossian about how data transformation is evolving in fascinating way…

Data drives positive outcomes nonprofit organizations just as much as in for-profit enterprises. Nonprofits can leverage data to make a real difference in communities and the lives of individuals. In this episode, we take a deep dive into an innovative project lead by Stephanie Fritz and Denise Luster at the United Way. Specifically, this project h…

On this episode we talk with Kathy Martin and Mona Taylor-Gordon about the Brooks Brain Injury Clubhouse! For more info: https://brooksrehab.org/services/brain-injury-clubhouse/ Send us an email with your questions or comments: podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab www.BrooksRehab.org -------------- Welcome to the Brooks Reh…

“Being curious and wanting to understand what's driving something is a key trait for successful CFOs.” —Matt Tischler In this episode, we explore the importance of scalability and flexibility in data analysis and how CFOs can leverage data and analytics to make better-informed decisions. Our guest Matt Tischler is the Chief Financial Officer at Ruf…

Have you ever heard the myths about data-driven leadership in the healthcare industry? That it's too hard to implement, that initiatives don't lead to meaningful results, or that reliable data is hard to come by? Hannah Anderson debunks those myths and shows how constructive discernment, leadership, and decision-making can be effective tools in you…

When workforce development expert Todd Hurst discovered Indiana's complex, messy workforce resource ecosystem, he set out to create a trusted clearinghouse to help employers and individuals navigate the system. Along the way, he uncovered surprising data solutions and promising practices. In this episode, you’ll hear Todd share the latest on the Ta…

Eager to learn more about Indiana's talent and workforce development landscape, Executive Director of the Institute for Workforce Excellence at the Indiana Chamber Todd Hurst set out to tackle the challenge of work-based learning systems across the state. Through research and analysis, he discovered a lack of available data that could accurately me…

On this episode we talk with Joshua Schuette about Workers' Compensation at Brooks as well as what career path led him there. Send us an email with your questions or comments: podcast@brooksrehab.org! Find us on social media @brooksrehab www.BrooksRehab.org -------------- Welcome to the Brooks Rehabilitation podcast where we talk to our rehabilitat…

Driven by her mission to shake things up, Jess Carter embarked on a journey to discover what it means to be a data-driven leader through this podcast. As we wrap up our first season, we’re flipping the script and interviewing Jess about what she’s learned so far. Jess is passionate about helping people make data-driven decisions and providing tacti…

Are you a data-driven leader looking to unlock improved efficiency, engagement, and decision-making? Manually assembling data can be a time-consuming and labor-intensive process. If you're feeling the pain of not achieving your desired results, then this episode is for you. To quickly implement a data-driven leadership solution, Resultant CEO Mark …

Data projects in the public sector are often complicated, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t important or should be postponed. Josh Wakefield, VP of public sector services at Resultant, has dedicated the last 15 years of his career to the public sector, helping agencies implement solutions and leverage data to inform decision-making and improve outc…

Anyone who’s undergone a data migration project knows they almost never get done as quickly as everyone hopes. Along the way, you may find out the process is more complex than expected, what you started to build wasn’t what you needed, or that you don’t have leadership buy-in. That doesn’t always have to be the case, though. Texas Mutual underwent …

"In today's world, Chat GPT helps us stay in the 'goldilocks period' of the Internet, where we can find trustworthy information and synthesize what's right and what's wrong." - Josh Wakefield Join Josh Wakefield, VP of Public Sector Services, and me as we dive into the possibilities of ChatGPT and its impacts on data-driven leadership.…

Building a Data Warehouse the Agile Way Late project deliveries, constantly changing requirements, rework and reengineering—these are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to data warehouse problems. The root lies below the surface in your approach, the people you involve, and the tools you use. Resultant’s VP of Data Services Will Grey and Nat…

You can’t avoid risks. You can only plan for them. This is one of Susan Schramm’s cornerstone pieces of advice when it comes to data transformation. As Founder of Go To Market Impact, a firm specializing in de-risking data strategy, her advice is well worth taking. In this episode, you’ll hear an excerpt from a webinar where Susan shares why data m…

Digital transformations may seem like the obvious path to the future of IT. However, 28% of executives still see them as a cost center and 29% believe data proving their ROI is hard to find, according to Altimeter. If your organization has yet to take on a digital transformation, how do you get your executives on board? Caterina Luppi, CIO at D.C. …