Get Vertical! with Mike McCalley
Leadership right now feels heavier than it did just a few years ago. Teams are stretched, expectations are high, and many employees are quietly disengaged. In fact, Gallup’s 2025 U.S. data shows that only about 31% of employees are actively engaged at work, leaving the majority feeling disconnected or indifferent. For CEOs and senior…
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Virtual Physical Therapy and the Changing Landscape of Athlete Care
Virtual care is no longer an experiment—it’s a structural shift in healthcare. Telehealth usage remains significantly higher than pre-2020 levels, and providers across disciplines are rethinking how to deliver higher-quality outcomes without the overhead and insurance constraints of traditional clinics. Meanwhile, recreational and endurance sports participation continues to rise, with millions of Americans registering…
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Get Vertical! Growing with Sales for Success
Buying behavior has shifted dramatically. Today’s B2B customers do most of their research before ever speaking with a salesperson. In fact, 61% of B2B buyers say they prefer a rep-free buying experience, according to a 2025 Gartner survey. At the same time, U.S. retail e-commerce sales exceeded $1.192 trillion in 2024. Growth still depends…
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Get Vertical! Going from Idea to the Top 1% in Less Than 3 Years
Independent retail is operating in one of the most competitive environments in decades. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly 20% of new businesses fail within their first year, and a whopping 50% don’t make it to year five. At the same time, consumers are increasingly choosing brands that offer community, authenticity,…
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Building a Business with Grit and Revolutionizing Workplace Safety
Wally Steidley is the founder of Indigo Compliance and Co-Founder of The Safety Sherpa, bringing over 25 years of expertise in workplace safety. His consulting firm provides high-touch, hands-on safety solutions that protect workers and reduce workplace incidents. Meanwhile, The Safety Sherpa provides the world’s first fully mobile-friendly safety training platform to bring safety…
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Scaling Smarter: Leadership Lessons from Moxie360 Marketing’s Founder
Trisha Hendrickson is the founder and CEO of Moxie360 Marketing, a full-service marketing agency that has grown from a solo venture to a 14-person team. With 35 years of experience, Trisha specializes in digital marketing, brand strategy, and AI-driven innovation to help businesses grow and adapt in a changing landscape. In this episode of…
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Building Resilient Leadership and Success Through Perseverance, Faith, and Values: Tim Maitland’s Story
MarketScale’s innovative and resilient approach to B2B marketing has disrupted traditional models, empowering companies to engage their communities through organic and scalable content creation. By adapting to challenges like the pandemic and fostering client independence in content production, MarketScale demonstrates how innovation and values-driven leadership can redefine industry standards. As organizations face growing pressure to…
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The Employer University Alignment Journey with Kristen Fox, CEO of Business-Higher Education Forum
Across the U.S., the conversation about the value of a college degree is increasingly tied to one central question: Does higher education actually prepare students for the workforce? As artificial intelligence reshapes how work gets done and employers rethink the skills they need, universities are under growing pressure to ensure graduates leave not just…
How AI Is Transforming Private Equity Deal Evaluation and Portfolio Strategy
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how organizations evaluate risk, analyze markets, and drive operational efficiency. In financial services alone, global AI spending is projected to surpass $97 billion by 2027, reflecting how deeply data-driven technologies are reshaping decision-making. For private equity firms—where hundreds of potential investments may be screened each year—the ability to analyze information…
The Tech-Enabled Hospital of the Future: Implications for Care Delivery
Gone are the days when a hospital was simply a place where patients received care. Today’s hospitals are rapidly evolving into highly connected ecosystems powered by advanced technology, networked devices, and real-time data. The modern hospital is no longer confined to physical walls—it’s a dynamic digital environment where data flows seamlessly, AI supports clinical decisions,…
Stop Chasing Titles, Build a Career That Matters: A CAO’s Advice on Long-Term Success
Career advice in finance and accounting often centers around promotions, titles, and compensation. But in an era where professionals frequently change jobs every few years—the average American worker now stays in a role for less than four years—industries are facing growing talent shortages and reevaluating what long-term career success looks like. The question many…
