Behind the Win
At LSI, we don’t just follow trends, we help shape the future. Behind the Win is the podcast where we break down the biggest moves in tech, innovation, leadership, and government contracting. Hosted by Sarah Bertagnolli, this series features exclusive conversations with the people behind groundbreaking advancements, disruptive strategies, and industry-defining wins. From retail to defense, government solutions to emerging tech… this is where insight meets impact. If you’re building, leading, or just trying to stay ahead, it’s time to go Behind the Win.
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Monday Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
In this episode: An in-depth look into each stage of the color team review process, tips and tricks to creating a winning proposal, lessons learned from many years and pages of proposals, and how Allan became just so good at his job. Want to learn more about LSI's proposal team or color team review management services? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more information, or reach out to us at social@lsiwins.com or at LSIWINS.com!
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Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Meet Dr. Natalie Grana, a world renown horn artist, Fulbright scholar, author, doctor of musical arts, and Sean’s alphorn teacher. Sean and Dr. Grana are going to talk about the process of learning something new as an adult, solfège, and what it means to be a good student. Want to connect with LSI? Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook - or email us at social@lsiwins.com!Learn more about Dr. Natalie Grana: Dr. Grana's website, her book on Amazon, Lake Forest College staff biography, biography at DePaul University, Kendall Betts Horn Camp, Fulbright Alumni.
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Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
In this episode:A brief love letter to Microsoft Teams, how Sean and Summer work together to maintain Sean's intense schedule, and why Sean finds journaling to be so important. Want to learn more about LSI? Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Or email us at social@lsiwins.com!
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Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
In this episode:Sean and Chaitali Patel, the founder and CEO of Evergood Impact, to discuss corporate responsibility, ESG strategy, military families and spouses, and social impact investing. Connect with LSI on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter! Questions? Reach out to social@lsiwins.com and a member of our team will get back to you soon!Learn more about Evergood Impact at https://evergoodimpact.com/.
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Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
In this episode:Sean tells Lauren about his experiences skiing, the crucial life-or-death decisions he’s made while in the backcountry, and how he has set goals and objectives on the mountain and in the office. Have questions? Email us at social@lsiwins.com, or visit us at LSIWINS.com.Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram!
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Monday Dec 26, 2022
Monday Dec 26, 2022
In this episode:Sean tells Lauren the story of how he became an Iron Man, the training process, what an Iron Man race entails, and the life lessons he's learned from his experiences. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more information! @lsiwinsQuestions? Email us at social@lsiwins.com.
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Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
In this episode:Sean and Lauren discuss the difference between having degrees and being a committed learner (of whatever) and why consistent learning is critical for success. Then, Sean tells Lauren his recent experiences of learning how to play the alphorn and the humility he has learned from learning something new. Learn more about LSI on our website (LSIWINS.com) and social media (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn)! Email us at social@lsiwins.com if you have any questions. Visit the alphorninstitute.com for more information about the North American Alphorns!Buy Dr. Grana's book here!
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Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
In this episode: Sean tells Lauren the stories of his grandfathers who served in World War Two, how their attitude throughout the war made all the difference, and why having a positive attitude in the workforce is essential for success. This episode is the first of a new four-part miniseries with Sean and Lauren, and we hope you enjoy it! Want to connect with LSI? Find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!Have questions for Sean or Lauren? Email us at social@lsiwins.com today!
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Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
In this episode:What Jessica sees shifting in the labor market, her process for hiring new employees, what recruiting at LSI looks like, and advice for individuals who want to work at LSI. Then, resumes versus LinkedIn profiles, performance evaluations, the various debates on working from home, and how Sean sees the LSI workforce evolving over the next 10 to 20 years. Want to work for LSI? Have questions about our team? Find us on LinkedIn and apply today!Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more updates.
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Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
In this episode: Mr. Napoli's background and professional history, the current state of installations and where they may be heading, and how installation leadership can strengthen their communities through the BIL/IIJA funding. Then, Mr. Napoli's advice for retaining strong army installations, the essential role of communities, and projects that Mr. Napoli is particularly proud of. Thank you for joining us this week. If you have any questions about the content mentioned in this episode, please reach out to us at social@lsiwins.com. We are invested in installations, their communities, and the welfare of all. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more updates.
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