From Culture to Capability: Scaling a Legacy of Growth— Part 3 of 3
In Part 3 of our 25th Anniversary conversation, Ed Hoffman and Kim Ernzen explore the mechanics of scaling culture and capability across a growing enterprise. Kim discusses her role in unifying StandardAero’s operations after multiple acquisitions, how the company is using systems thinking to drive performance, and where the aerospace industry is headed next—including the […]
Leadership Is a Team Sport: Building Culture Across a Complex Operation — Part 2 of 3
In Part 2 of our 25th Anniversary conversation, Ed Hoffman sits down with Kim Ernzen — Chief Operating Officer at StandardAero and former President at Raytheon — to talk about the power of leadership and culture in complex operations. Kim shares her philosophy on building high-performing teams, drawing on decades of experience across aerospace and […]
Leadership in Aerospace: A Conversation with Kim Ernzen – Part 1 of 3
CBS’s 25-Year Anniversary Series To celebrate 25 years of hands-on transformation, CBS is sitting down with the leaders shaping the future of aerospace. In this episode, Ed Hoffman speaks with Kim Ernzen, Chief Operating Officer at StandardAero and former President at Raytheon. They discuss Kim’s career journey — from engineering school in Wichita to leading […]
How Leadership & Continuous Improvement Fuel Growth | Matt Sweaney, CEO of Steven Label
For 25 years, CBS has helped organizations lead transformation from the inside out. In this special 25th Anniversary Executive Interview, CBS VP Keith Yeater sits down with Matt Sweaney, CEO of Steven Label, to talk about what it really takes to build a culture of continuous improvement. Matt shares practical insights on leadership, employee engagement, […]
Celebrating 25 Years of CBS: A Legacy of Hands-On Transformation
Twenty-five years ago, I had a choice: stay in corporate leadership or take a leap of faith into the world of consulting. Looking back, that decision didn’t just change my career—it set me on a path of relentless problem-solving, hands-on transformation, and a commitment to making a real impact. It wasn’t about following a blueprint; […]
Jeff Rusch—VP of Operations, Christensen Farms
How does a furniture manufacturing expert go on to transform agricultural operations at scale? In this exclusive conversation, Jeff Rusch shares how continuous improvement principles apply across industries. From reducing inefficiencies to empowering teams to solve problems proactively, this interview is packed with practical takeaways for any business leader looking to drive sustainable success.