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Steve Dantas

Chief Growth OfficerConfidential

Detroit Area

Member Since July 2021

Skills

Growth Strategy and Execution
Logistics
Digital Transformation

About

Steve Dantas is the Chief Operating Officer,and part of the Executive Leadership Team, at CarrierDirect, Chicago’s fastest growing transportation, freight and supply-chain technology company. Prior to CarrierDirect, Steve founded a digital transformation consultancy, Digityll, that merged with a leading Detroit-based Digital agency in 2019. Steve was also the founding President for the Detroit chapter of the Virtual & Augmented Reality Association (VRARA). He also participates in key initiatives that promote STEM education in the US school system and contributes to Regional and Local School Board initiatives in the education space. Steve has played key leadership roles at companies such as Tata Consultancy Services, Publicis Sapient and Vodafone, and is proficient in building and scaling capabilities for small & large companies alike. His expertise is in the areas of Digital & Emerging Technology, Startups, Business & Tech Strategy and in building Empowered High-Performing organizations Please reach out to Steve if you are operating in the Logistics, Transportation, Freight or Supply Chain industry and are looking for advice or services in the area of Digital Transformation. At CarrierDirect, we are committed to help you succeed.

Published content

15 leaders' tips for destressing and getting your focus back

expert panel

Stress is a natural part of life, but it doesn't have to derail your focus and productivity. Leaders generally deal with some level of stress on a daily basis—but they can't let it sidetrack them or shut them down. With multiple responsibilities on their plate, leaders need to have go-to strategies and coping mechanisms to ease both everyday and situational stress and get back to the work at hand.  With plenty of experience coping with the myriad responsibilities of leadership, the members of Fast Company Executive Board have their own methods for handling high-pressure moments, big responsibilities, and heavy workloads. Below, 15 of them share their favorite ways to find calm and move forward. Follow their recommendations the next time you find yourself carrying the burden of stress.

16 strategies to ensure the content you’re producing has real value for your audience

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Writing informative content can set you and your organization up as experts in your industry—but only if it provides real value to your audience. Gone are the days when producing business content simply meant writing copy for ads. With today’s broad variety of 24/7 media outlets, organizations have the opportunity to create messaging that will not only give them top-of-mind awareness but also showcase their expertise, boost their brands, and help them build real, meaningful relationships with their target audiences. By producing content that shares their knowledge with the public, a leader and the organization they represent can show that they’re genuinely interested in serving the public’s needs, not just in making a sale.  It can seem like an intimidating task to develop smart, meaningful content, but it doesn’t have to be. You and your team have plenty of valuable information to share; you just have to learn the best ways to uncover it and get it out there. To help, the members of Fast Company Executive Board have shared ways leaders and their teams can brainstorm and create content that not only demonstrates their expertise but also provides real value for their audiences.

Company details

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Company bio

CarrierDirect is on a mission to help supply chains, transportation, and logistics companies overcome obstacles toward progress and growth, so we can contribute to a more efficient world together. WHO WE ARE: We’re a team of people absorbed in all things transportation, logistics, and supply chain. We are motivated by opportunities to help carriers, shippers, and tech vendors do great things. We are passionate about problem solving, not afraid of a challenge, and always ready to go the extra mile. WHAT WE DO: Management Consulting: Assessment & benchmarking, capacity strategy, compensation, recruiting, onboarding, training, development, workflows, processes, supply chain resiliency, transportation & distribution strategy, sales & operational planning Technology Strategy: With a true technology strategy, you can have laser focus on your objectives, agility to solve your most important problems first, and then scale as needed. Software Development: We custom develop TMS and other applications that provide the efficiency, workflow, data, and visibility you need. Connect with us to hear from our subject matter experts, thought leaders, and all-around great people. #HelpingPeopleDoGreatThings

Industry

Technology

Company size

51 - 200

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