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Steve Anderson

Co-Founder & CEOCatalyit LLC

Nashville, TN

Member Since July 2022

Skills

Risk Management
Business Strategy
Business Intelligence

About

Steve Anderson is an expert in strategic risk and business growth. Drawing on decades of experience in the insurance industry, he wrote The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon, which has become a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international bestseller. With hundreds of thousands of followers, Steve was handpicked by LinkedIn as one of the world’s most influential thought leaders.

Published content

Balancing AI and human ingenuity: 20 ways to avoid overreliance on ChatGPT

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Although ChatGPT is helpful, overreliance on AI tools in the workplace can stifle professional growth. ChatGPT and other generative AI (GenAI) tools have become integral aspects of many business operations, from sales and marketing to corporate communications. While GenAI offers efficiency and valuable insights, leaning too heavily on this technology can ultimately stifle creativity and innovation.  Leaders and teams that use these tools need to strike a balance between technology and human ingenuity. To help, 20 Fast Company Executive Board members discuss how organizations can avoid overreliance on ChatGPT and similar AI tools. Here's how to find a middle ground and encourage efficiency with a healthy dose of critical thinking and original ideas.

Beyond innovation: The transformative power of invention in a rapidly changing world

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The journey of invention encourages leaders to think beyond the conventional, to question the status quo, and to imagine possibilities that seem impossible to others.

20 proven cold contact strategies for successful business partnerships and sales

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Revitalize your cold outreach strategy for more successful sales outcomes. In any industry, reaching out to a cold contact can be intimidating. The unfamiliarity can create anxiety and stress; however, with the right approach, it can lead to valuable opportunities. Below, Fast Company Executive Board members share their effective strategies for initiating contact with potential partners or clients. Follow their recommended methods to make a compelling first impression that can lead to a successful business relationship.

19 ways to enhance your personal and professional brand

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When it comes to brand marketing, elevating your authentic story as an individual is just as important as company branding. For the past decade or longer, the term "brand marketing" has taken on a life of its own. People now realize that it's not just about a material product or service; "brand marketing" is also tied directly to the individual who is trying to launch or further themselves in the marketplace overall, and not just with any particular company affiliation. In an unstable economy with massive layoffs, it's all about the person and the next steps they want to take in life—especially as it relates to their personal passion, mission, and goals. Here, 19 Fast Company Executive Board members each share their advice with individuals who aspire to elevate their personal and professional branding to become a powerful thought leader who creates and delivers highly impactful, memorable presentations through the stories they share with others—during the workday or after hours.

19 B2B marketing trends to enhance your 2024 business prospects

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Here's what marketing teams are counting on to improve their client conversion rates this year. With the landscape of B2B marketing changing at a rapid pace, creative content leaders and teams need to stay ahead of the curve if they want to gain brand recognition among prospective clients in the marketplace. As we head into the new year, 19 Fast Company Executive Board members each offer one trend that they are most excited about and why other leaders should keep an eye on as well to promote their growth of business throughout the entire year.

Eight ways authoring a book can catapult your career to the next level

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Unlocking the potential of writing a book goes far beyond merely sharing knowledge and stories. As a New York Times bestselling author of eight books and the founder of Legacy Launch Pad, a collective that helps business owners publish authority-building builds, I've seen the power of influence that comes from publishing quality thought leadership. Not only can the process of publishing a well-crafted book land you speaking gigs around the world and reach new clients and partners, but it can also push your boundaries and help you find clarity in your own ideas. If you're a business leader or industry expert who is hesitant about authoring a book, I asked eight members of Fast Company Executive Board Book Authors, a community I lead, to speak from their experience about how their book(s) changed the game.

Company details

Catalyit LLC

Company bio

At Catalyit, we’re passionate about two things: independent insurance agents and technology. Which is why we’re combing the best minds with the best tools to deliver the single greatest tech resource in the industry. Period. We understand no one can do it all alone. That’s why while you’re running a successful agency, managing a team, and serving your customers, we’re sourcing technology platforms and solutions, delivering first-hand reviews and ratings, and building a training module that will help you win more. By doing what we do best, we empower you to do what you do best….but even better. Catalyit’s simplified technology resource opens independent agents to a community where they can inspire, grow, and succeed. Together we’re going to meet customers where they are and create a stronger, more innovative independent agency system. So, no matter where you are on the technology spectrum – from early adopter to experienced implementer – rest assured, you’re in the right place.

Industry

Technology

Area of focus

InsurTech
Financial Services
Insurance

Company size

2 - 10

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