Elevating Performance (HD)

Elevating Performance is for leaders and sales pros seeking an edge. Hosted by Mark A. Dronen with expert guests, each episode delivers sharp insights on leadership, sales ecosystems, and emerging tech shaping the future of business.

Elevating Performance (HD) is a business podcast hosted by College of Coaches, with 77 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

College of Coaches hosts Elevating Performance (HD), a business show with 77 episodes published.

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  Verity artifacts update as of 9.19.2025 from Mark Dronen, Elevator 321

  Nov 3, 202510 minS1

  After the original edits were complete to Mike's podcast Episode, an opportunity struck me - his content could be repurposed in a way that Elevator 321 hadn't considered.  The Elevator 321 interests have been to build an Episode catalog to support our Executive Coaching practice - a way to establish thought leadership as part of a larger premium subscription strategy.   The opportunity I saw with Mike's content was to re-purpose it to directly support Verity.    We've built syndication abilities to push content to 25+ podcast platforms - the key behind this is with each .mp3 or .mp4 we publish, there are supporting artifacts that a...

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  The SMS Revolution You've Never Heard Of with Brian Stafford (EP 15, T1)

  Oct 27, 20251 minS1

  <p>Introducing Brian Stafford, CEO and co-founder of nativeMSG. Discover Brian's visionary impact in the digital messaging space, where his architectures have processed over a billion messages for top brands.</p> <p>Learn about his four U.S. utility patents, including pioneering work in Rich Communication Services (RCS), which is transforming traditional SMS into interactive experiences.</p> <p>Key Topics</p> Brian Stafford is a visionary in digital messaging Brian's architected solutions have processed over one billion text and SMS messages Brian holds four US utility patents <p>Guest</p> <p>Brian Stafford is CEO and co-Founder of nativeMSG.  Brian i...

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  Is AI Really Taking Our Jobs? (EP 19, T3, 1x1)

  Oct 20, 20251 minS1

  <p>Former Microsoft VP of Worldwide Learning, Laura Longcore, discusses the everyday integration of AI in our lives and addresses common fears about AI taking over jobs. She emphasizes that AI is a tool for augmenting human capabilities, particularly in sales, and highlights the importance of leveraging AI for productivity and customer insights.</p> <p>Key Topics</p> AI should be embraced as a tool, not feared Sales can benefit significantly from AI augmentation Understanding AI's role can alleviate job-related fears <p>Guest</p> <p>Laura Longcore, is a retired Microsoft executive with nearly 25 years of experience at the company...

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  Why Leadership Needs Executive Coaching Now! (EP 19, T1, 1x1)

  Oct 20, 20251 minS1

  <p>Former Microsoft VP of Worldwide Learning, Laura Longcore, explores how Executive Coaching can guide organizations through a successful digital transformation, fostering a positive culture change. This short highlights the crucial role of leadership in driving change and the importance of leadership development to cultivate key leadership skills. Discover how organizational agility ensures team success. 🚀</p> <p>Key Topics</p> Executive Coaching brings outside perspectives for cultural change. It's crucial for leaders to develop employees with an AI mindset. Leaders should create time for employees to experiment and learn. Executive Coaches facilitate internal and external organizational insights <p>Guest</p> <p>L...

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  Can AI Make You Smarter at Work? (EP 19, T2, 1x1)

  Oct 20, 20251 minS1

  <p>Former Microsoft VP of Worldwide Learning, Laura Longcore, emphasizes the significance of lifelong learning motivation in today's professional landscape. To foster career development, it's crucial to focus on personal development and knowledge acquisition. Discover how strong leadership and engagement are essential.🚀<br> <br> Key Topics </p> AI-driven learning targets individual strengths and weaknesses Critical thinking and data analysis are crucial skills AI personalizes the learning experience <p>Guest</p> <p>Laura Longcore, is a retired Microsoft executive with nearly 25 years of experience at the company, where she held various leadership roles including Vice President of Worldwide Learning, Vice President of...

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