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Strategy for Breakfast

Strategy for Breakfast

Written by: GDS Group
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Welcome to “Strategy for Breakfast” the podcast that dives into the heart of strategies making people and organizations successful.

Join us as we explore the mindsets, teachings, and innovations propelling individuals and businesses to thrive in today’s ever-evolving landscape. Each episode features in-depth conversations with industry experts and visionary leaders who share their insights on what it takes to build a framework that stands the test of time.

From mastering the art of leadership, to leveraging AI for better business outcomes, we uncover the secrets behind successful enterprises. But at the core of every discussion is the understanding that culture isn’t just an element of success—it’s the foundation. As the saying goes, “culture eats strategy for breakfast”.

Each episode contains powerful and practical insights to help you or your organization grow, with lessons collected from the C-level, VP and senior director level leaders – providing you with the intelligence your company needs to make better decisions.

Strategy for Breakfast provides the perfect start to your day: insights from inside some of the world’s leading organizations and experts.

GDS Group is a global events, research and technology services company dedicated to helping our clients meet the challenges posed by a fast-moving, disruptive business environment. 

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Episodes
  • The Importance of Self Awareness When Creating a Culture

    The Importance of Self Awareness When Creating a Culture
    Sep 23 2025

    We are joined by Tom Stone and Pamela Uddin to discuss their own journey as managing partners of RE:ACT Marketing, but also how they navigate the challenges, success and their future both at work and at home (they are also married). We will unpick those key moments that have brought them here, but also the unique dynamics that they and their team need to adapt to and weave into the culture of the organization.

    For more, hear our extended conversation on YouTube!

    Discussion Points:

    • Why self-awareness within leadership creates a culture of ‘high challenge, low threat’ for teams
    • Growing with you teams, knowing when to succession plan and when to reinvest
    • Normalizing conversations both at work and at home within a unique dynamic

    Strategy for Breakfast is brought to you by GDS, the leaders in data-driven engagement. If you want to get involved with the wider conversations shaping the future of your industry, check out our upcoming events here.

    Get in touch:

    • Connect with Pamela Uddin and Tom Stone here
    • · Connect with David McGrath here
    • Or email podcast@gdsgroup.com
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    5 mins
  • Don’t Be AI-Obsessed; Be AI-Enabled!

    Don’t Be AI-Obsessed; Be AI-Enabled!
    Sep 16 2025

    Listen in on any business conversation today, and you can pretty much bet that “AI” comes up within five minutes. Seriously. Set your timer! With all the bot-talk, it’s refreshing to hear from an expert voice who’s convinced the immense power of generative artificial intelligence is not overshadowing humankind’s unique cognitive capabilities.

    Our guest explains why we don’t have to be AI-afraid or AI-obsessed, but rather how to become AI enabled!

    For more, hear our extended conversation on YouTube!

    Discussion Points:

    • The difference between AI-afraid, AI-obsessed, and AI-enabled.
    • How do we encourage individuals and organizations to embrace AI without losing the human spark?
    • How GenAI is ushering in a period of enhanced creativity.

    Strategy for Breakfast is brought to you by GDS, the leaders in data-driven engagement. If you want to get involved with the wider conversations shaping the future of your industry, check out our upcoming events here.

    Get in touch:

    • Connect with Mohan Nair
    • Connect with Kelley Iuele
    • Or email podcast@gdsgroup.com
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    10 mins
  • What Has AI Done to Our Cybersecurity?

    What Has AI Done to Our Cybersecurity?
    Sep 2 2025

    It seems like everyone—in the consumer and corporate world—is pushing out AI models and products these days. The question is: what has this done to our cybersecurity? Does AI just make the bad guys faster, or is it actually making us more secure? Our guest today is a “red team” hacker (a hacker for good) and expert in cybersecurity. He talks us through what’s out there trying to wreak havoc, and what works best to keep our data safe.

    For more, hear our extended conversation on YouTube!

    Discussion Points:

    • Can AI actually help make us more secure?
    • What are the biggest risks you see from AI?
    • We still need to empower people to keep corporate and personal data safe. How do we do that today?

    Strategy for Breakfast is brought to you by GDS, the leaders in data-driven engagement. If you want to get involved with the wider conversations shaping the future of your industry, check out our upcoming events here.

    Get in touch:

    • Connect with Gordon Long
    • Connect with Kelley Iuele
    • Or email podcast@gdsgroup.com
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    11 mins
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