What if you could stretch your media budget without spending more? In this episode of Leader Generation, host Tessa Burg talks with Wandrille Leroy, the brains behind the Scibids AI at DoubleVerify, about how marketers can get more value from their ad spend using smarter, customizable automation. Wandrille explains how Scibids helps marketers take control of their media-buying strategy, align spending with their specific goals and achieve better outcomes across platforms like DV360, The Trade Desk, Meta and more. You’ll hear how Scibids fits into a landscape filled with walled gardens, bot fraud and limited visibility—and how it offers a way forward by boosting transparency and performance. Whether you’re a seasoned media buyer or just trying to make your budget work harder, Wandrille shares insights that can help you measure what matters and make sure every impression counts.
Jonathan Moody, CEO of Moody Nolan—recognized by Fast Company as one of the world’s most innovative architecture firms—reveals the decade-long succession journey that positioned him to lead just before the pandemic struck. “More time is better,” Jonathan reflects on the gradual handoff from his father, a process filled with strategic “sink or swim” moments and culminating in a smooth transition of power in January 2020. His insights on building an executive team, establishing trust through transparent communication, and maintaining the firm’s “diverse by design” philosophy provide a blueprint for sustainable leadership transition. For family businesses and organizations planning succession, Jonathan’s humble approach offers practical wisdom on preserving company values while evolving the leadership model, proving that deliberate, patient transitions build the strongest foundations for navigating uncertainty.
Have you ever volunteered your time to lead a professional organization or community group, only to face a tangled transition handing everything over to your successor? Between forgotten passwords, outdated contact lists, and confusing file permissions, it’s enough digital chaos to make you want to resign on the spot! Well, take a deep breath and lean in. In this episode, we’ll untangle the mystery of smooth leadership transitions when it comes to your online assets. With empathy, humor, and hard-won experience, I’ll share practical tips to make passing the digital torch simple and stress-free. You’ll learn how to clean your organization’s digital house, tighten permissions, and set up role-based access so you can seamlessly log out and let capable new hands log in. Consider this your guide to gracefully logging off so your organization can thrive far into the future. Now, let’s get you transitioned out of that role without any fuss or digital dust!
On The Granite List Live, join Leigh and Sally as they welcome Will Foster, Vice President of Total Rewards at USRS, and Paul Richmond, Chief Commercial Officer for Wellnecity. They discuss how data-driven solutions can address health plan challenges and how they can empower groups to reduce costs, streamline operations, and enhance outcomes.
In this episode, we’re joined by Keri Banghart from Microsoft’s Corporate, External and Legal Affairs team in Seattle. Keri recently organized a blanket-making event for her team as part of Microsoft’s annual giving campaign. We’ll discuss how they set up the event, its impact on local and remote team members, and the creative ways they’re supporting their community. Keri shares insights on coordinating volunteer efforts in a large corporation and how these initiatives foster team bonding while making a difference. We’ll also explore the power of hands-on volunteering and its ripple effect in raising awareness for local needs. Join us for an inspiring conversation about corporate giving, community impact, and the joy of creating comfort for those in need.
Finally, Deacon Brett implores us with care, “When you find yourself confronting something new or something seemingly out of control, and you wish your life was different or that things could just continue like they always have — resist that thought. Resist.”
We hope you enjoy this week’s playlist.
