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Strictly Business Archive Season One

Episode 11: Stephen Toups

Few sectors are experiencing as much change as heavy industry and industrial construction. Digital transformation, AI, offsite modularization, navigating renewable energy, just to name a...

Episode 10: Jeff Koonce

What are the biggest challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs in Louisiana Given the current economic climate, what strategies might CEOs and executives consider prioritizing to...

Episode 9: Craig Greene

What key principles of leadership are essential when navigating a crisis situation? How do you manage the stress and emotional toll that comes with leading...

Episode 8: Mike Polito

What are the secrets to cultivating an engaged workforce? How do you maintain culture and core values in times of growth? And what are...

Episode 7: Chris Meyer

What are the biggest surprises Baton Rouge Area Foundation President Chris Meyer discovered when he took the helm of the organization 18 months ago?...

Episode 6: Norisha Glover

What are the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur? How do you secure sufficient capital in the start-up phase? And what’s the secret...

Episode 5: Scott Woodward

Why does LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward view his management style as more executive producer and less CEO? What’s the No. 1 trait he...

Episode 4: Tim Barfield

How do you ensure your company thrives in an era of continual disruption? CSRS Principal and President Tim Barfield says there is no “secret sauce,”...

Episode 3: Chuck Spicer

How did Our Lady of the Lake Health’s new market president approach his new leadership role in a century-old institution? As Chuck Spicer puts it:...

Episode 2: Josh Descant

How do you give an 87-year-old iconic brand a new name without some of your 63,000 Louisiana customers thinking you’re now owned by some...

Episode 1: Mike Wampold

How did a Baton Rouge developer known for redefining the Baton Rouge landscape spot  opportunities and calculate risks for investment? Mike Wampold shares the...