The Pepper Foster Pulse

Is Wall Street's Relationship with the S&P 500 Parasitic?

In this episode of The Pepper Foster Pulse, we tackle a surprising paradox: while the S&P 500 has seen record returns, the average lifespan of its companies has plummeted from 67 years to just 15. Is being in the S&P 500 bad for business?
We explore the pressures of short-term gains that drive public companies to prioritize quarterly earnings, stock buybacks, and activist investor agendas over long-term sustainability.
 

Christian Paese - 2025 Strategic Planning Tips and Insights

In this episode, hosts Nate and Jamie are joined by Christian Paese, the Strategic Leader at Northern Tool and Equipment. Together, they dive into critical topics for 2025 planning; highlighting key trends that will shape business strategy in the coming year, and offering actionable insights on how organizations can stay ahead of the curve. Whether you're looking to refine your strategy or start fresh, this episode delivers practical takeaways from one of the industry's leading voices.

The Pepper Foster Pulse - "What is Change Management?" Part 5 Sustain

This is the Final part of our 5 part Change Management series. In this episode Nate and Jamie dive into "Sustain" and how it plays a critical role in the success of a Change Management program. At the end of the day Nate discusses how to ensure Sustainment within a successful Change Management Program! Nate and Jamie also drop a teaser about the guest that will be joining them next week!   

The Pepper Foster Pulse - What is Change Management? Part 4 What is Change Execution

This is part 4 of a 5-part Change Management series. In this episode Nate and Jamie dive into "What is Change Execution?" and how to bring the Change Management journey to life! Also, there is a teaser for our first Guest; joining us on 10/14

The Pepper Foster Pulse "What is Change Management?" Part 3 What is Change Strategy?

In this episode Jamie asks Nate "What is Change Strategy?" Nate walks us through the major components of Change Strategy and how each component sets up the ultimate success of an organizations' Change Management Program success. 

The Pepper Foster Pulse - What is Change Management? Part 2 of 5

This is part 2 of a 5 part Change Management series. In this episode Nate and Jamie div into "What is Change Leadership?" and how it plays a critical role in the success of a Change Management program. At the end of the day Nate discusses how Great Change Management begins with Great Change Leadership. 

The Pepper Foster Pulse - What is Change Management? Series Part 1

This is the first part of a 5 part Change Management series. Part 1, What is Change Management? Nate explains what Change Management is and how corporations should view Change as they navigate complex transformations! Please tune in next week for our episode on, What is Change Leadership?

The Pepper Foster Pulse - Change Management Pendulum

Nate and Jamie dive into the Change Management pendulum swing that is happening in the market right now! 
 
Nate offers his perspective on how corporation's can tackle their new need for Change Practitioners and how to maximize your Change Management initiatives!

Twin Cities: Strategy Exchange - The Labor Market

On this Episodes Jamie and Nate recap an interesting topic that was discussed in great length during Pepper Foster Consulting's Second Strategy Exchange. During this episode we will recap how Strategy Leaders are seeing and feeling about the current Labor Market and what this means for the future of hiring! 

Pepper Foster Pulse - Introductions to Nate and Jamie

On this episode you get to learn about Nate and Jamie's backgrounds as well as Pepper Foster Consulting. Nate and Jamie discuss "The Why" behind the podcast, their early learnings as new Podcasters and what you can expect from them in the future!