In this episode of the Rhymes with Odd Podcast, host Ryan Snaadt sits down with Dr. Matthew Mitchell, CEO of Bâton Global and professor at Drake University, to explore the power of a global perspective in business, leadership, and life. From working on the world’s first smartphone to advising companies in over 100 countries, Matthew shares lessons on strategy, resilience, and living with curiosity.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, student, or business leader, you’ll learn how to adapt in a changing world, why relationships and trust drive global business, and how to align your career with values that truly matter.📘 Matthew’s Book: Am I Doing This Right? – Designed for young leaders navigating careers and purpose. https://amzn.to/4ny8NaO🌍 Learn more about Bâton Global: https://www.batonglobal.com⏱ Timestamps & Topics Covered00:00 – Why Matthew sold everything and bought a one-way ticket abroad02:12 – “Who are you and what do you do?” – Matthew’s Uber test intro03:22 – Early career in physics, math, and global tech with Symbian04:27 – Lessons from losing market dominance to Apple & Google06:02 – From physicist to CEO: embracing diverse career paths10:15 – Strategy lessons: why ancient wisdom still applies today11:51 – Doing business in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA)14:14 – The Baton Global story & building trust across cultures18:22 – Life lessons from a pilgrimage: slowing down to reflect20:43 – The “Pause Principles” for values-driven leadership26:14 – Balancing family, community, and professional purpose30:57 – Why travel expands your perspective & fuels innovation33:17 – Community impact & building strategy for cities like Des Moines35:40 – The myth of separating strategy design and execution41:36 – “To whom much is given, much is expected” – Matthew’s mantra44:15 – Helping companies & communities with strategic planning47:55 – Expanding globally: Malaysia, pandemic shifts, and opportunities49:56 – Writing Am I Doing This Right? for 18–35 year old leaders54:02 – “Prophets vs. Profits” – reflections on passion projects56:05 – Life as a roller coaster: setbacks, resilience, and growth1:00:55 – Asking better questions, teaching, and lifelong curiosity1:02:52 – Where to connect with Matthew & Bâton Global✨ If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with global leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers.Thanks for tuning in for this episode of the Rhymes with Odd podcast. Make sure to subscribe to catch future interviews. Follow on TikTok: @rhymeswithoddFollow on Instagram: @rhymeswithodd#RhymeswithOdd #BusinessPodcast

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