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As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, the transition to fall can affect more than just our wardrobes. In this podcast episode, we’re talking about how seasonal changes impact our mental and physical well-being, our routines, our productivity and the way we approach work. From adjusting to less daylight to finding new ways to stay energized and focused, fall is a good reminder to check in with ourselves and make room for change. Tune in for a conversation about navigating the seasonal shift, both personally and professionally.

Thank you for joining the Advancing Excellence podcast. In this episode we explore two marketing topics that deserve a closer look: QR codes and AI generated logos. Whether you’re looking for creative ways to engage your audience or considering how AI fits into your branding strategy, this conversation offers practical insights to help you make smarter marketing decisions. Click play and get started.

What if the people you rely on the most are burning out, and you don't even realize it? In this episode of the Advancing Exellence podcast we discuss silent burnout, why it hides in plain sight and what managers and leaders can do about it. Guest Kimberly Kayler, president of AOE, brings both strategy and heart to this important conversation, drawing from workplace mental health advocacy and her work with the Construction mental health alliance. Click play and begin listening in on the conversation.

Thank you for joining the Advancing Excellence podcast. In this episode we discuss the conversations happening in the field regarding AI. Joining the podcast to help answer some of these questions is Brian Gallagher, Vice President of corporate development for PPC Partners. Click play and begin the podcast.

Thank you for joining the Advancing Excellence podcast. Your organization runs on knowledge. But how does that hard-won expertise move from one person to the next before it walks out the door? In this episode, host Janice Clines sits down with four voices on workplace mentorship. Laura Merritt on lifelong growth. Kendra Trader on the first 90 days. Emily Emanuelsen on cross-functional mentoring. And Bryce Barker on the leap from contributor to leader. Click play and listen in and discover how to pass knowledge forward. Read the blogs: https://www.aoeteam.com/post/workplace-mentoring-the-secret-to-onboarding-success https://www.aoeteam.com/post/how-leadership-mentoring-unlocks-your-management-potential https://www.aoeteam.com/post/cross-functional-mentoring-for-career-expansion https://www.aoeteam.com/post/the-lifelong-mentorship-philosophy-why-growth-never-stops

What does AI actually read when it answers questions about your industry? In this episode of the Advancing Excellence podcast, we take a closer look at how chatbots source information and what that means for construction and concrete marketers. From earned media and trade publications to podcasts, video and your own website, discover what content can help your organization become a trusted source in AI-generated answers. Listen now and learn how to get your content in front of both your audience and the AI systems they’re increasingly using to find answers. Read the blog: https://www.aoeteam.com/post/what-ai-reads-how-chatbots-source-content-and-what-it-means-for-construction-marketing

Thank you for joining the Advancing Excellence podcast. In this episode, we're tackling a question many organizations are asking: Can AI create your next logo? While generative AI makes it easier than ever to produce eye-catching designs, there are important legal risks that every marketer and leader should understand before using AI for branding. Click play to dive in and start listening.

Thank you for joining the Advancing Excellence podcast. In this episode we're joined by the Slag Cement Association's Director of Marketing Nick Brimley and he helps us understand why the biggest threat to success isn't change, it's resisting it. As technology, markets, and expectations evolve at an unprecedented pace, organizations can't afford to rely on yesterday's playbook. Click play and begin the conversation.

Thank you for joining the Advancing Excellence podcast. In this episode, we explore one of the biggest challenges facing associations today: creating sustainable revenue streams beyond membership dues. We also discuss how to develop sponsorship programs that provide meaningful value for both associations and their partners, while highlighting a certification program that serves as an outstanding example of what's possible. Click play and get the conversation started.#Marketing #B2B #associationmanagement #Strategy

Thank you for joining the Advancing Excellence podcast. In this episode AOE's Drew Burns, Director of Strategic Planning sits down for a one on one conversation with Brett Ruffing, Executive Director of the Kentucky Concrete Association, to discuss why local engagement matters, how regional promotion directly impacts industry growth and much more. Click play and let's listen in on their conversation.

Thank you for joining the advancing excellence podcast. In this episode AOE's Janice Clines and Amy Numbers discuss why a structured onboarding process matters and share practical strategies to help new hires feel welcomed, supported and set up for long-term success. Click play and begin listening in now. You can read Amy's blog here: https://www.aoeteam.com/post/why-structured-onboarding-sets-new-hires-up-for-success #AOEPodcast #onboardingprocess #onboard #aecindustry

How can ancient wisdom help us navigate today's workplace? On this episode of the Advancing Excellence podcast, AOE President Kimberly Kayler discusses her new book, Yamas and Niyamas for Business: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Work. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in strategic planning, organizational management and marketing consulting—as well as her passion for teaching yoga—Kimberly shares how timeless principles can strengthen leadership, improve decision making and help professionals thrive in any role. Hit play and begin the podcast. You can find out more about the book at www.wisdomfortheworkwedo.com or order it on Amazon or other booksellers today.#AOEPodcast #ancientwisdom

Thank you for joining the Advancing Excellence podcast. In this episode, AOE Account Manager Laura Merritt and AOE President Kimberly Kayler discuss their roles as contributing authors to the upcoming book Marketing for Leaders. Together, they co-authored Chapter 6, Lead With Trust in Times of Crisis, sharing practical insights on how leaders can build credibility, communicate effectively and navigate uncertainty when it matters most. Hit play and listen to their conversation.

"Why is AI recommending our competitor over us?"If that question has landed on your desk, you are not alone. And the honest answer is trickier than any tidy ranking would have you believe.In this episode, Amy Numbers, VP of Operations at AOE, sits down with Janice Clines, Director of Marketing, to unpack the messy truth about AI visibility. Here's the catch: those tools promising to rank you against rivals often disagree with each other, because AI is probabilistic and personalized. That number on your slide? It won't sit still.You'll learn why AI rankings can't be trusted, the three phases of GEO that actually matter, and the signals smart marketers measure instead. By the end, you'll know how to walk into your next stakeholder meeting with a clear, evidence-based answer rather than a guess.Stop chasing rankings. Start diagnosing the real problem.Listen now.Read Janice's blog here: https://www.aoeteam.com/post/do-you-have-a-competitive-geo-problem-how-to-know-if-ai-recommends-you-or-your-rivals

Your marketing budget is the first thing on the chopping block when earnings season hits. Why?In this episode, host Janice Clines sits down with Brian Wheeler, managing director of communications and marketing at ACI, to challenge one of the biggest misconceptions in business: that marketing is a cost to be cut, not an investment in the future.You'll hear why a brand you spent years building still doesn't show up on the balance sheet, how boardroom perception quietly turns marketing into an efficiency target, and the surprising reason brand value only "counts" when one company buys another.Brian also shares how smart marketers flip the script: leading with risk reduction, protecting margins, and finally speaking the language of finance the CFO respects.Want a seat at the financial table? This conversation shows you how to earn it.Listen now and follow Advancing Excellence so you never miss an episode.Read Brian's blog Here https://www.aoeteam.com/post/why-marketing-is-not-just-another-business-cost #aoepodcast #AOEBlogs #MarketingTips #marketingstrategies