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What comes to mind when you think about “company culture”? Study after study has confirmed that cultural fit impacts the success of everything from mergers and acquisitions to alliances to outsourcing and introducing new technology. And yet there are still many myths about when company culture begins, how many ways it can show up, andRead More The post Debunking Myths About Company Culture appeared first on Business Advancement.

What does it take to develop future-ready leadership when you're focused on transformational growth?  It's tempting to focus on your existing strengths. But when you're leading to reimagine your company and create new value, it's also critical to develop yourself and others with new skills and abilities. This can enable you and your team toRead More The post What it Takes to Develop Future-Ready Leadership appeared first on Business Advancement.

We've been having conversations with top leaders who tell us that with all of the uncertainty and volatility in the business environment, decision-making can feel like being in a bubble.  You may be aligned with your top leadership team and employees on decisions such as entering new markets, introducing new technology to streamline operations, andRead More The post Burst Decision-Making Bubbles To Ignite Transformational Growth appeared first on Business Advancement.

As uncertainty and ambiguity have become the norm, one thing is clear. The needs of employees, customers, partners, investors, shareholders, and other stakeholders will keep changing in unpredictable ways. This is when leading with humility can ignite transformational growth. In this week's “Fan Favorite” episode, we discuss the opportunities and challenges of leading with humilityRead More The post When Leading With Humility Can Ignite Growth appeared first on Business Advancement.

These days, it can be difficult to know which signs are most important to consider when everything changes so quickly. This applies whether you're faced with situations of evolving technology, emerging competitors, workforce change, environmental issues, or other challenges of transformational growth. So, what's the key to making game-changing decisions when the signs are ambiguousRead More The post Making Game-Changing Decisions When the Signs Are Ambiguous appeared first on Business Advancement.

What does it take to consistently “show up” as a leader who can engage employees, customers, partners and other stakeholders?  And how can this impact innovation and long-term business Success? Our Fan-Favorite guest this week, Dave Wendland, was recently featured in an article as an example of a leader who consistently “shows up” for others.Read More The post How are you “Showing Up” as a Leader? appeared first on Business Advancement.

Maybe you've noticed that with greater levels of complexity and uncertainty, more customers, employees, and other stakeholders are calling for even more business transparency around the decisions that impact them professionally and personally. We believe this trend is only going to grow. At its best, increasing business transparency can foster the trust necessary for increasingRead More The post What to Agree Upon Before Increasing Business Transparency appeared first on Business Advancement.

What does it take to lead into the future when everything seems so uncertain? Of course, it's critical to pivot and adapt in response to emerging technologies like AI, dramatic market shifts, and other changes in the rapidly changing world.  However, if you're like the visionary top leadership teams we work with, you also believeRead More The post The Future of the American Board in a Changing Environment appeared first on Business Advancement.

In a business environment filled with disruptive forces, we need to keep discovering ways to thrive – even as we're adapting to the unknown. Yes, we're hearing from CEOs that AI and other emerging technologies, fluctuating economic conditions, and many other kinds of disruptions are setting up major challenges for moving their companies into theRead More The post Rediscovering the “Upside of Disruption” with Terence Mauri appeared first on Business Advancement.

What does it take to reimagine a legacy business model so your company can stay relevant in a world that never stops changing? This can be especially challenging for a company that's been part of people's lives for many decades. It takes vision and courage to lead your company for transformational growth without losing sightRead More The post Reimagining a Legacy Business Model for Transformational Growth appeared first on Business Advancement.

Let's face it – leading a business in the face of uncertainty has always required courage. But the constant torrent of outside forces we face now, with extraordinary tariffs heading the list, requires even more courage. This environment isn't just uncertain; it's volatile and complex. And all this can be exhausting when so much isRead More The post What's Next In the Face of Uncertainty appeared first on Business Advancement.

As every day is filled with unprecedented realities, it may be time to look at your challenges from a fresh angle. In previous episodes, we've explored a range of tools to reimagine what's possible —from ‘wishing' exercises to pattern-bending games and “everyday adventures” that stretch your habitual thinking, feeling and actions. But expanding your mindsetRead More The post Look at Your Challenges from a Fresh Angle appeared first on Business Advancement.

What's the secret of continuing to transform and grow your company when the rules keep shifting?  Here's our advice: change your frame, change your future. The real challenge isn't just leading through the chaos; it's how you look at the chaos. Changing your shared frame of reference about a situation can literally change how youRead More The post Change Your Frame, Change Your Future appeared first on Business Advancement.

Does this sound familiar?  You regularly engage in high-stakes communication, where even a single conversation can influence millions or even billions of dollars of value. You already carefully prepare for presentations that can impact your company's reputation and relationships with employees, customers, investors and other stakeholders. But in a volatile world, with uncertainty at anRead More The post Increase the ROI of High-Stakes Communication in a Volatile World – with Diane DiResta appeared first on Business Advancement.

How often are you giving yourself and others permission to wish— without limits — about what's possible for you and your company's future?  It might sound “woo-hooey” at first, but the power of wishing is real. This can be a powerful launching pad for reimagining transformational business growth, especially in a world turned upside-down. InRead More The post The Power of Wishing to Reimagine Your Company's Future appeared first on Business Advancement.

Did you know that according to multiple studies, over 80% of top leaders in established companies rank innovation among their top three areas of focus? Yet, around 60% of innovation efforts fall short of expectations or never launch. The good news is that around 40% of innovation efforts do succeed. What makes the biggest differenceRead More The post Top Leadership's Role in Unlocking the Promise of Innovation – with Robyn Bolton appeared first on Business Advancement.

Like many of you, we're seeing that leadership teams across industries are increasingly focused on transformational growth. Maybe you've decided to enter an emerging market. Maybe you're using AI to offer new services to customers, and so on. It's common to believe that the consensus of employees and other stakeholders is enough to achieve aRead More The post Lead From Consensus to Commitment for Transformational Growth appeared first on Business Advancement.

In the face of an unrelenting torrent of unexpected and unprecedented changes in the business environment, it's natural for people to have emotions that impact their work. While it can be tempting to push down emotions as mere “distractions” and just focus on  “the real work,” research shows there can be a real top andRead More The post Mastering Leadership in the “Emotionally Charged” Workplace appeared first on Business Advancement.

What does it mean to you to be a “transformational leader”?  This is not just a philosophical question.  In the face of unprecedented complexity and uncertainty, it's time to consider a surprising truth about transformational leaders that can profoundly impact both your top and bottom line decisions, actions and outcomes. That's why we're revisiting ourRead More The post The Surprising Truth About Transformational Leaders – with Dr. Gloria Burgess appeared first on Business Advancement.

One of the toughest tests of leadership—both for yourself and others—is rising above an unprecedented crisis. How can you go beyond mere survival and turn crisis into a springboard for extraordinary growth? This week, we revisit our fan-favorite conversation about this question with Luis Velasquez, MBA /PhD, Founder and Managing Partner of Velas Coaching LLC.Read More The post Turn Crisis Into a Springboard For Growth – With Luis Velasquez, MBA / PhD appeared first on Business Advancement.

These days, AI technology is ubiquitous. Since 2023, we've seen that conversations about leadership and AI have evolved from “Should we use AI?” to “What is the best way to leverage AI to maximize potential while minimizing risks? While it's natural to consider this as a technology question, in reality, it's a leadership question. InRead More The post Leadership and AI – Maximizing Potential and Minimizing Risks appeared first on Business Advancement.

Find out how one CEO has led his organization to break the status quo and create transformational value in their industry. Join us for our eye-opening conversation with Ben Erwin, CEO of CharityBuzz. He shares his passion and bold vision of leveraging capitalism to change our world and create a positive social impact. We alsoRead More The post A CEO's View: Leveraging Capitalism to Change Our World – With Ben Erwin appeared first on Business Advancement.

Even as 2025 is just beginning to unfold, many leadership teams are already making it a high priority to also look  beyond this year and into the future. Not only that, they're bursting their “decision making bubbles” to accelerate transformational growth. How can you maximize the benefits and minimize the challenges of doing this? That'sRead More The post Burst Decision-Making Bubbles to Accelerate Growth appeared first on Business Advancement.

Are you looking for new ways to increase the impact of your leadership to accelerate profitable growth?  The good news is that there's growing evidence that fostering a culture of respect can measurably improve innovation and collaboration among employees and other stakeholders in the rapidly changing business environment. That's why this week, we're revisiting ourRead More The post Helping Others Feel Respected Can Be a Game-Changer appeared first on Business Advancement.

Happy New Year! Maybe along with celebrating, you're also thinking about leading yourself to new levels of success and growth in 2025. After all, it's a New Year; why not a New You?  For inspiration and some immediately useful ideas for moving beyond resolutions, listen to our Fan-Favorite New Year's conversation with guest Kuda Biza.Read More The post New Year, New You; Seizing 2025 With Purpose – with Kuda Biza appeared first on Business Advancement.

Happy Holidays! Wishing you peace, connection, good health, and abundance!  Along these lines, what if there were ways to predictably increase your luck and create even more abundance in the year ahead? This week, we revisit our Fan Favorite conversation with Monica Laurence, a TEDx speaker, global entrepreneur, business strategist, and mentor. We discuss whatRead More The post Increasing Your Luck in the Year Ahead appeared first on Business Advancement.

While we don't have a crystal ball, it's already clear that 2025 is going to be a year of unprecedented changes. Of course, if you're like many of the top leaders we work with, you have a can-do attitude that enables you to take on tough issues and do what it takes to exceed expectations.Read More The post What is Your Resilience Plan for 2025? appeared first on Business Advancement.

During the holidays, so many of us feel the need to create more work-life balance. Year-end meetings and deadlines are often mixed with holiday parties. And this can be mixed with travel for business and vacation.  The fact is that juggling all of this – even when it's for enjoyment- – can feel like extraRead More The post Juggling Work-Life Balance at the Holidays – with guest Jen Slaw appeared first on Business Advancement.

If you're a regular listener of Growth Igniters® Radio, you know we believe that strong, meaningful relationships matter more than ever. This is what can lead to new possibilities and opportunities for us all in the changing world. Yet, let's face it: in the face of uncertainty, the protective instinct to keep others at arm'sRead More The post Rethinking Common Wisdoms About Building Relationships appeared first on Business Advancement.

It's that time of year again. Many of us are wishing each other a”Happy Holiday Season.” But why does it need to stop there?  What if you could lead a happy company all year long?  While it can be challenging, we had an enlightening conversation with a CEO who actually lives into this vision –Read More The post Transforming From CEO to CHO: Chief Happiness Officer appeared first on Business Advancement.

With the holiday season upon us,  there are many things to be thankful for. One thing that stands out for us is gratitude for the gift of human connections. We're especially grateful that over time, we've developed valuable relationships with many of our guests and listeners in our Growth Igniters® Community. It all starts withRead More The post Building Deeper Human Connections At the Holidays and Beyond appeared first on Business Advancement.

These days we're all in uncharted territory. In the midst of the uncertainty and ambiguity, one thing is clear. The needs of employees, customers, partners, investors, shareholders, and other key stakeholders will change in many unpredictable ways.  That's where leading with humility can propel our companies forward. Staying open to everyone's different perspectives — andRead More The post How Leading With Humility Can Propel Us Forward appeared first on Business Advancement.

What does it take to lead for successful transformation that goes beyond fads and creates new value for long-term growth?  This is a perpetual challenge we hear about from even the most successful CEOs and C-suite executives. Listen to this “Quick Take” episode and find out what we recommend. Scott and I discuss how boldRead More The post Beyond Fads: Lead for Successful Transformation appeared first on Business Advancement.

A common belief of many high achievers is “Everyone can see my value because of all the good work I do.” You may even believe this about yourself as a CEO or C-Suite executive. But all too often, this isn't the case.  Others may not be perceiving your unique value, and this can lead toRead More The post Discovering Your “Fair Advantage” as a Leader – With Sylvie di Giusto appeared first on Business Advancement.

We're noticing that increasing business transparency is on the minds of many CEOs, C-Suite executives, and Corporate Directors. Maybe it's on your mind, too. At its best, being transparent with employees and other stakeholders can create understanding and clarity for decisions impacting top and bottom-line results. Yet, at the same time, your leadership team needsRead More The post Three Leadership Questions Before Increasing Transparency appeared first on Business Advancement.

What is the role of the CEO in leading business innovation?  It's to foster the appropriate level of confidence that inspires employees, partners, and others to break their status quo and create new value. But finding the “appropriate level” of confidence can vary depending upon the circumstances, the people, and other factors. We've seen thatRead More The post The CEO's Role in Leading Confident Business Innovation – with Robyn Bolton appeared first on Business Advancement.

As a CEO or C-Suite executive, have you ever felt yourself searching for new language that can fully engage employees, customers, partners, suppliers, and others with your company's purpose and mission?  If so, be sure to listen to our fan-favorite conversation with Libby Wagner, a poet, author, speaker, and business consultant. She shares how embracingRead More The post Embracing the Language of Mystery, Ambiguity, and Artistry appeared first on Business Advancement.

As the world keeps changing, it's more likely than ever that you may be leading to build high-performing cross-cultural relationships. These can include relationships with employees, customers, partners, investors, and many other stakeholders. The challenge is that even leaders who are familiar with national cultural norms can run into barriers from miscommunication and misunderstanding.  ThisRead More The post A New Take on Cross Cultural Leadership – With Natsuyo Lipschutz appeared first on Business Advancement.

Are you among the growing number of CEOs and C-Suite executives who have decided it's time for employees to return to the office 5-days a week? If so, you may be experiencing a wide range of reactions. While some people may be fine with returning to the office, others with hybrid work arrangements may be resistingRead More The post Returning To The Office 5-days a Week? Create a Win-Win appeared first on Business Advancement.

As business leaders, we're all facing many unprecedented changes that call on us to develop future-ready leadership in ourselves and others. This will help us rise to both the emerging opportunities and the challenges of the shifting business environment. What will it take for us to develop new leadership capabilities that go beyond our existingRead More The post The Keys To Developing Future-Ready Leadership – With Eddie Turner appeared first on Business Advancement.

Do you feel torn between taking advantage of emerging opportunities while balancing the demands of employees, customers, partners, and other stakeholders? If so, you're not alone. Even the most successful leaders wrestle with this challenge. What is the key to staying focused and productive as you're faced with competing business priorities in the rapidly changingRead More The post How a Reset Mindset Can Increase Your Focus & Productivity – with Penny Zenker appeared first on Business Advancement.

In a business environment where AI, new business models, new competitors and other disruptive forces have become the norm, it's time to look at disruption with fresh eyes in order to move our companies into the future. What if you and your leadership team could discover the “upside of disruption”? This week, we speak withRead More The post Discovering the ‘Upside of Disruption' – With Terence Mauri appeared first on Business Advancement.

Are you looking for new ways  to change the trajectory of how you and your organization create value for your customers and other stakeholders?  In this Fan-Favorite episode, our guest Paul Daniels Jr, shares how “Peripheral Thinking™ can ignite breakthrough innovation. Paul is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, board advisor, and author. He's also the  FounderRead More The post How Peripheral Thinking™ Can Ignite Breakthrough Innovation appeared first on Business Advancement.

One of the most significant challenges of leading yourself and others is encountering a major crisis you've never faced before. What does it take to not only survive but to use crisis as a springboard for growth? Our guest this week shares a deeply personal story of how he was able to draw upon hisRead More The post Using Crisis As A Springboard For Growth – With Luis Velasquez, MBA/PhD appeared first on Business Advancement.

Did you know that even if you're shaping a culture based upon respect, others may misinterpret well-intended encounters in the rapidly changing business environment? Finding new ways of helping others feel respected can change the game. This week, we're revisiting our Fan-Favorite conversation about new ways to look at perceptions of respect with returning guestRead More The post How Helping Others Feel Respected Can Change The Game – with Gena Cox PhD appeared first on Business Advancement.

What does it take to consistently “show up” as a leader who can engage employees, customers, partners and other stakeholders?  And how can this impact innovation? Our guest this week, Dave Wendland, was recently featured in an article as an example of a leader who consistently “shows up” for others. He is an Innovator, KeynoteRead More The post How Can “Showing Up” as a Leader Impact Innovation? appeared first on Business Advancement.

Conflicts are inevitable in the constantly changing business environment. But it's what you do with conflict that matters. In this “Quick Take” episode, we discuss how leadership choices can enable you to turn conflicts into opportunities. Something you may not know about us is that our exposure to and training in martial arts have influencedRead More The post A Quick Take on Turning Conflicts Into Opportunities appeared first on Business Advancement.

What can it take for your company to be the disruptor and not the disrupted?  In this Fan-Favorite episode, we speak with Silicon Valley legend Feyzi Fatehi, CEO of Corent Technology, Inc., about his award-winning approach to human-centric leadership and what he calls his “leadership operating system.” Feyzi is a technology visionary, inventor, innovator, andRead More The post Leadership Insights from A Silicon Valley Disruptor appeared first on Business Advancement.

Are you like many of the savvy business leaders we speak with who value both in-the-moment decision-making for keeping up in the changing world and advanced planning as well? If so, you and your stakeholders probably recognize the many challenges of making high-quality decisions in the increasingly complex and ambiguous business environment. This applies whetherRead More The post Leading Through Ambiguity When Signs Point In All Directions appeared first on Business Advancement.

What comes to your mind when you think of business coopetition?  While partnering with competitors can be valuable, it takes a different type of leadership to reach the full potential of these relationships. What are the keys to leading from transactional coopetition to profoundly transformational world-changing collaborations? This week, we discuss this question with NicoleRead More The post The Keys to Leading from Coopetition to Collaboration appeared first on Business Advancement.

CEOs and other top leaders of successful mid-market and larger companies often ask us variations of this question: “How do we keep our company entrepreneurial as we continue to grow?”  Perhaps you've wondered the same thing.   The starting point to answering this question is clarifying what “being entrepreneurial' means to you and other membersRead More The post The Key to Staying Entrepreneurial As Your Company Grows appeared first on Business Advancement.