Fast Break

In this episode of Fast Break, Matt Cranney sits down with Doug Barton of the UW E-Business Consortium to explore how leaders can move beyond AI tools and begin reshaping how work gets done. The conversation covers adoption, trust, change management, risk, and the leadership decisions that can turn AI experimentation into meaningful business transformation.

Fresh Eyes, Real Impact. The next generation of talent may be closer than you think. In this episode of Fast Break, HR professionals discuss how thoughtful internship programs can create value for interns, managers, and the business.

Great leaders are not always the ones with the fastest answers. Often, they are the ones brave enough to ask the better question. In this episode of Fast Break, Matt Cranney sits down with Nate Hoffman, founder and president of Carrus Group, to explore how curiosity, clarity, and courage can change the way leaders guide their teams. From challenging assumptions to resisting the urge to take every problem back to your own office, this conversation offers a practical look at how asking the right questions can build ownership, strengthen decision-making, and help leaders create space for better solutions.

Health care costs are still climbing, but employers are not powerless. In this episode of Fast Break, M3’s Ryan Barbieri and C2’s Jill Palmer unpack M3’s 2026 Momentum Report and share how businesses can move beyond renewal-season reactions to build smarter, data-backed benefits strategies. From pharmacy pressures and high-cost claims to employee navigation and long-term planning, this conversation offers a practical look at what it takes to manage rising costs while supporting the people behind the plan.

Every organization has a safety plan. But what happens when that plan is suddenly put to the test?In recognition of National Safety Month, Matt Cranney is joined by M3’s Chris Halverson and Dylan Schroeder to discuss how businesses can prepare for, respond to, and recover from serious workplace incidents, operational disruptions, and other crisis events.From the critical first few hours of response to communication, leadership, business continuity, and employee safety, this episode explores how preparation can help turn moments of chaos into clarity.