Ep. 153: Heather Polivka - Leading Hybrid & Remote Teams
Heather Polivka, Owner of HeatherP Solutions, is a trusted advisor, change agent, and speaker focused on working with progressive leaders of small and mid-sized businesses to accelerate revenue growth by creating work environments where people thrive. With the changing work environment over the last year and a half, remote and hybrid teams have proven to be very beneficial for many businesses, teams, and individuals. In this episode, Heather discusses what those benefits are and addresses the necessary changes leaders need to make in order to adapt their styles and overcome any lingering challenges associate with a dispersed workforce. Download and listen now!
Ep. 126: Bob Kolodgy - Building Organizations Ready for the Future
Bob Kolodgy, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), joins Count Me In to talk about the role of the CFO when building organizations ready for the future. Bob is responsible for the Blues’ Federal Employee Program (FEP), which covers more than 5.4 million members across all 50 states and abroad. He oversees the National Employee Benefits Administration, which manages $13 billion in retirement plan assets for 38 participating BCBS entities nationwide. In addition, he has overall accountability for BCBS Brand management, including brand strategy and protection, as well as the Association's finance, licensure, enterprise information technology and information security areas. In this episode, he shares his perspective and expertise when it comes to innovation across the organization and implementing change. With a particular focus on data and technology, Bob discusses how innovation creates real value for the business as it seeks to succeed into the future. Download and listen now!