The Big Con Podcast

By: Emily Kay and Dale Leszczynski
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    The Big Con Podcast: Emily and Dale are bringing you in on the Con. Strategy doesn't have to be something only those who master PowerPoint can do; we're making it approachable to everyone! The Big Con podcast is dedicated to demystifying and simplifying the world of strategy, exploring the businesses and individuals who've either harnessed it for success or missed the mark.
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    Copyright Emily Kay and Dale Leszczynski
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Episodes
  • Nintendo V Playstation V Xbox 🎮 The Console Wars: Inside Gaming's $260 Billion Battle

    Nintendo V Playstation V Xbox 🎮 The Console Wars: Inside Gaming's $260 Billion Battle
    Nov 12 2024
    Step into the epic three-way battle for gaming dominance as we explore how Nintendo, Sony PlayStation, and Microsoft Xbox have carved out unique strategies in the $260 billion gaming industry. From Nintendo's "Blue Ocean" innovation-first approach to Sony's premium experiences and Microsoft's cloud-gaming revolution, discover how these tech titans have transformed entertainment while fighting for 3.2 billion global gamers.

    Key Strategic Insights:
    How Nintendo zigged while others zagged: The power of differentiation through family-friendly innovation and affordable technology
    PlayStation's premium positioning: Leveraging exclusive content and cutting-edge hardware
    Microsoft's pivot: Why Xbox is betting big on Game Pass and cloud gaming
    The role of IP ownership in competitive advantage
    Why the most powerful console doesn't always win

    Featured Analysis:
    • Nintendo's "Disney of Gaming" approach
    • PlayStation's HBO-style premium content strategy
    • Xbox's Netflix-inspired subscription model
    • The surprising parallels between gaming consoles and the automotive industry
    • The future of gaming hardware vs. cloud services

    Whether you're a business strategist, gaming enthusiast, or just curious about how three different approaches to the same market can all succeed, this episode breaks down the moves that shaped a quarter-trillion dollar industry.

    #BusinessStrategy #Gaming #ConsoleWars #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #TechIndustry #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #CompetitiveStrategy

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    The Big Con Podcast: Emily and Dale are bringing you in on the Con. Strategy doesn't have to be something only those who master PowerPoint can do; we're making it approachable to everyone! The Big Con podcast is dedicated to demystifying and simplifying the world of strategy, exploring the businesses and individuals who've either harnessed it for success or missed the mark.
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    30 mins
  • Is Trump a good leader?

    Is Trump a good leader?
    Oct 29 2024
    This week on The Big Con, Emily and Dale examine the Harvard Business Review's comprehensive study on leadership failures, with former President Donald Trump serving as a compelling case study. From energy vampires to accountability dodgers, we're breaking down the ten fatal flaws that can derail even the most powerful leaders.

    🎯 Key Discussion Points:
    • Why enthusiasm without substance is leadership's empty calories
    • The dangerous art of rationalizing mediocre performance
    • How lacking clear vision transforms strategy into a game of pin the tail on the donkey
    • The real cost of poor judgment (spoiler: it's not just financial)
    • Why avoiding tough conversations is leadership quicksand
    • The "walking the talk" tightrope: promises vs. performance
    • Innovation resistance: when "we've tried that before" becomes your leadership epitaph
    • The critical difference between making mistakes and refusing to learn from them
    • Why bullying might win battles but loses wars
    • The career-limiting move of failing to develop others

    💡 Episode Highlights:
    • Real-world examples of leadership failures and their consequences
    • Practical insights on sustainable leadership practices
    • Why passing the buck works... until it doesn't
    • The surprising truth about why some toxic leaders maintain power
    • How to avoid becoming the subject of a Harvard Business Review case study

    Perfect for business leaders, aspiring managers, and anyone interested in the intersection of power, personality, and performance. This episode offers both cautionary tales and constructive takeaways for navigating the complex world of leadership.
    #LeadershipLessons #BusinessStrategy #ToxicLeadership #ManagementTips #LeadershipDevelopment #CorporateCulture #BusinessPodcast


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    The Big Con Podcast: Emily and Dale are bringing you in on the Con. Strategy doesn't have to be something only those who master PowerPoint can do; we're making it approachable to everyone! The Big Con podcast is dedicated to demystifying and simplifying the world of strategy, exploring the businesses and individuals who've either harnessed it for success or missed the mark.
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    52 mins
  • 23andMe // The DNA Heist of the Century

    23andMe // The DNA Heist of the Century
    Oct 15 2024
    Unravel the double helix of 23andMe's rollercoaster journey from Silicon Valley darling to Wall Street wallflower.
    This episode decodes the DNA of a company that turned saliva into gold... and then watched it evaporate faster than you can say "genome sequencing."
    🧪 From $1000 kits to $99 spit tubes: How 23andMe made genetics go viral
    🔬 The FDA showdown: When regulators crashed the DNA party
    💊 Pivot or perish: 23andMe's adventurous leap into drug discovery
    💸 SPACs, hacks, and setbacks: The turbulent path to going public
    🩺 Telehealth dreams and Ozempic schemes: 23andMe's desperate bid for relevance

    Join us as we swab the inner cheek of 23andMe's business strategy, examining how a revolutionary idea morphed into a cautionary tale of overreach and identity crisis. We'll dissect the company's attempts to monetize your genetic code and ponder if there's still life in those test tubes. Is 23andMe's future written in the stars (or rather, in its customers' DNA)? Or will it need more than a genetic miracle to survive? Tune in for a wickedly entertaining analysis that's more twisted than a double helix

    !#23andMe #GeneticTesting #StartupStruggles #BusinessStrategy #DNADrama #TechFails #SPACAttack

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    The Big Con Podcast: Emily and Dale are bringing you in on the Con. Strategy doesn't have to be something only those who master PowerPoint can do; we're making it approachable to everyone! The Big Con podcast is dedicated to demystifying and simplifying the world of strategy, exploring the businesses and individuals who've either harnessed it for success or missed the mark.
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    31 mins

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