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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.  This week, I'm excited to replay an insightful conversation with the accomplished Beth Comstock. Beth is a self-described change-maker who has been the President of Integrated Media at NBC Universal, overseeing Ad-sales, Marketing, and Research. She led the company's digital efforts, including Peacock Equity acquiring iVillage.com, and oversaw the founding of Hulu. She was then tapped by GE to accelerate its evolution from an old-school conglomerate to a global technology-driven company. Cultivating a start-up mentality across the organization for over two decades, she catalyzed growth and novel thinking within GE, ultimately operating their Business Innovation unit. She was also the first female Vice Chair and first Chief Marketing Officer at GE in more than 20 years. She is a member of Nike's board of directors and a Forbes World's 100 Most Powerful Women. She's also a published author with her book Imagine It Forward.     THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone who wants to learn from one of the most successful ‘introverted change-makers' about how to inspire teams, get uncomfortable, change jobs and companies gracefully, and transform a 125-year-old brand.    TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… Beth shares nuggets of gold gleaned from her 20-year career at GE and NBC Universal. Beth provides inspiration and guidance in an age of staggering technological advancement, the ever-stronger pull of the “next big thing,” and the gravity of the unknown. It is becoming exceedingly important to be self-aware and cognizant of the things that make our businesses human and creative. We work with and for humans, and our customers and audiences are human. Likewise, it is important that our leadership be just as rooted in our humanity. It is our honest and dynamic experience as human beings that will allow us and our businesses to thrive in a world ruled more and more by algorithms and automation.    WHAT I LOVE MOST… Beth is always looking to write her next story and live it as a courageous human being. She has learned along the way that our jobs do not define us. Who we are, the networks we create, the people we meet along the way–that's what is important. With each new opportunity comes the next story we will create!    Running time: 34:54   Subscribe on iTunes   Find Tiffani Online: Facebook LinkedIn X   Find Beth Online: LinkedIn    Beth's Book:  Imagine It Forward     

Author, and business executive Beth Comstock says to Guy Raz in this classic 2021 interview "I'm about change." In college, she wanted to be a doctor, but organic chemistry wasn't her strong suit, so she shifted to journalism. When journalism didn't work out, she started working in publicity. So, when GE bought NBC in 1986 right as Beth was starting her career in advertising, she was ready to adapt again. She worked her way to becoming CMO of GE, helping grow revenue, devise a successful green energy program, and more. Then, when NBC began to explore their approach to digital media, Beth couldn't resist returning to the storied network, where a new frontier in media was opening up (for reference: this was around the time Google bought YouTube). While there she helped seed what would become Hulu. Around the time of the 2008 financial crisis, Beth returned to GE as the company's first female Vice Chair of Business Innovations, which was also around the time she penned the inspiring and candid book Imagine it Forward: Courage, Creative, and the Power of Change .

In this episode, I'll reveal the backstory of my participation in Fast Fall Women. But first, what was I thinking? I went from no one knowing about my experiences being raised by a mom with manic depression – to today, the world being able to hear one of my most vulnerable moments for $18.95.  Here's the truth: Today marks a milestone for me as a published author in a book that features these writing goddesses: Amy Tan, Jane Smiley, Caroline Leavitt, Bobbie Ann Mason, Honor Moore, Darien Hsu Gee, Ilene Beckerman, Lynn Peril as well as new writers like myself. It's a big deal and this is why you should tune into today's episode especially if you've ever wanted to tell your story (or feel scared to).  Imagine harnessing the whimsical power of your childhood imagination and translating it into the real world as a mompreneur. That's the journey I've been on, and in this episode, I share the heart and soul of it all. Listen in as I explore how motherhood can transform your relationship with your imagination and how you can navigate through the ups and downs of life using this powerful tool.  In today's episode, you will also hear the backstory to Fertile Imagination: my own book coming out on October 31, 2023. Prefaces tend to be overlooked but mine left an impression on other moms who are looking for more bubble wrap to protect their sanity, so I figured I'd share it with you. It took courage to tell this story, and I hope it resonates with you, giving you the strength to face your own high stakes and standards. Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissallarena/. Send me a “hi” DM on Instagram letting me know you caught this week's episode. I'd love to know who is listening. In this episode, you will hear these ideas expressed: What does it feel like to be published? How did Melissa pitch her story, Imagine It Forward? Why Melissa wrote the book, Fertile Imagination When imagination can come in handy: Harnessing the power of childhood imagination in motherhood and entrepreneurship Is imagining too big possible? What it takes to write a book for two years without losing hope… Growing up with a single mom with manic depression Relying on imagination as a child  How imagination helps navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and motherhood The journey of writing a book, how the vision sustained through massive life changes, and the reawakening of imagination SHARE this episode with a mom founder, entrepreneur, or creator who wants to pursue bigger dreams for herself and needs a guide with on-the-ground experience. Similar episodes: https://www.melissallarena.com/what-gina-barreca-has-to-say-about-feminism-humor-and-power-episode-119/  https://www.melissallarena.com/you-can-learn-how-to-play-again-try-this-moms-episode-147/  Supporting Resources: Fertile Imagination Waitlist: https://www.melissallarena.com/waitlist/  Fast Fallen Women: https://www.amazon.com/Fast-Fallen-Women-Essays-NonFiction/dp/1954907788/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=fast+fallen+women&qid=1693938711&sprefix=fast+falln%2Caps%2C237&sr=8-3  Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to my podcast for new moms who are entrepreneurs, founders, and creators?  I'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet.  I'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast for writer moms.  This episode is brought to you by Fertile Imagination A Guide for Stretching Every Mom's Superpower for Maximum Impact  – available for purchase on October 31, 2023! Get on the waitlist - www.melissallarena.com/waitlist today. My debut non-fiction book for moms like you! Fertile Imagination is the jet engine you need to go after what you really, really want. You don't have to give up your dreams, shrink them, or hide them to be a great mom anymore! There's flexibility in how you pursue anything—your role, your lifestyle, and your personal and professional goals. The ceiling on what you go after is waiting to be shattered. It's time to see and seize what's beyond your gaze. Let's bridge your childhood daydreams with your grown-up realities. Imagine skipping with your kids across any path—you, surpassing your milestones while your kids are reaching theirs. There's only one superpower versatile enough to stretch your thinking beyond what's been done before: a Fertile Imagination. It's the perfect kryptonite for impostor syndrome and feeling stuck when it's alert!  In Fertile Imagination, you will awaken your sleeping source of creative solutions. If you can wake up a toddler or a groggy middle schooler, then together with the stories in this book—featuring 25 guests from my podcast Unimaginable Wellness, proven tools, and personal anecdotes—we will wake up your former playmate: your imagination!  Dive in if you've ever asked yourself: Why do I want more? What about my big ideas? When do I get to play?  Where can I find the energy? Who else is going for it and getting it done? How can I stay relevant and keep growing? What if I don't want to wait until my kids are gone? Praise For Fertile Imagination Get on the waitlist - www.melissallarena.com/waitlist today. Book participants/podcast guests “Melissa is an inspiring display of tenacity and motivation. Whenever you're feeling stuck, peruse Melissa's thoughtfully compiled tips and exercises and you'll be creating magic in no time.” – Suzy Batiz, Chief Executive and Visionary Officer, ~Pourri, The Makers of Poo~Pourri, supernatural, Alive OS® “Melissa's words are authentic and important. She is a great listener and now shares reality-based strategies for imagining your own imperfect, fulfilling life.” – Martha Hennessey, Former New Hampshire State Senator / House of Representative “This is the book for a mom who wants a second jet engine to embark on her own journey from thinking she will have to wait another lifetime to dream big to knowing she can take steps right now to uncover and do what she would find more fulfilling at this life stage. Melissa writes both intimately and conversationally about topics that many moms around the world can relate to (some dads too). She invites the reader into a personal and deep journey about topics that are crucially important to uncover what would make a mom truly happy to work on...even after the kids are in bed. It was an honor and a pleasure to speak with her for an interview, which she has included excerpts of in this book, too!” - Ken Honda, Japan's bestselling zen millionaire, author of Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money Moms like us with big dreams and school-age kids: For moms like me, the pandemic was an opportunity to re-evaluate and course-correct things in our lives we weren't thrilled with. Coming out of this period, sluggish yet motivated, so many of us can use this book to help us wake up! If you're looking to refresh, reenergize, and yes, reimagine a better version of your life, this book is for you. I loved the hilarious, yet poignant stories about motherhood today and the window into the world of those who've gone for it – and did it. - Macollvie Neel, Brooklyn, NY “The words: imagination, play and fun are not the usual things we as mothers think of when wondering how to get a grip back on our career and I believe it provides a really fresh take and lots of food for thought for mothers reading it. Its tone is so energetic and fresh!” – Alejandra Molina, Coach, Miami, Florida “Melissa is a mom of three with big dreams who tells it like it is. She draws on her own experiences and the experiences of professionals she's interviewed for her podcast to reflect on the plight of the mother. How do women conform to or challenge the traditional “mom script”? If you're a mom, what can you do to break the “cultural glass ceiling” to be yourself and a great parent, all without having to force yourself into a mom mold that doesn't fit you? Melissa is like a great friend, honest and wise and funny, telling you about her life and asking you to reflect on yours. This book is a great purchase for moms in every stage of life.” – Maureen Turner Carey, Librarian, Austin, Texas “In her book, Melissa shows us that motherhood does not have to be a pause or an end to your pre-child self. With guidance from her podcast guests, she encourages us to think big, find what lights us up, think big, and move towards our goals with the steps that fit the reality of our lives as they are today. In doing so we honor and inspire our child(ren), and our own inner child.” – Katherine Howell, Administrator in a Museum, Queens, NY  

Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week serves as a pleasant reminder of the honor and pleasure I had to connect with the accomplished Beth Comstock. Beth is a self-described change-maker who has been the President of Integrated Media at NBC Universal, overseeing Ad-sales, Marketing, and Research. She led the company's digital efforts, including Peacock Equity acquiring iVillage.com and oversaw the founding of Hulu. She was also the first female Vice Chair and first Chief Marketing Officer at GE in more than 20 years. She is a member of Nike's board of directors and a Forbes World's 100 Most Powerful Women. Additionally, she is a published author with her most recent book “Imagine It Forward: Courage, Creativity, and the Power of Change.”   THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone who wants to learn from one of the most successful ‘introverted change-makers' about how to inspire teams, get uncomfortable, change jobs and companies gracefully, and transform a 125 year-old brand.  TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… Beth shares nuggets of gold gleaned from her 20-year career at GE and NBC Universal. Beth provides inspiration and guidance in an age of staggering technological advancement, the ever-stronger pull of the “next big thing,” and the gravity of the unknown. It is becoming exceedingly important to be self-aware and cognizant of the things that make our businesses human and creative. We work with and for humans, our customers and audiences are human, and likewise, it is important that our leadership be just as rooted in our humanity. It is our honest and dynamic experience as human beings that will allow us, and our businesses, to thrive in a world ruled more and more by algorithms and automation.  WHAT  I  LOVE  MOST… Beth is always looking to write her next story and live it as a courageous human being. She has learned along the way that our jobs do not define us. Who we are, the networks we create, the people we meet along the way–that's what is important. With each new opportunity comes the next story we will create!    Running time: 35:05  Subscribe on iTunes     Find Tiffani on social:  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn     Find Beth on social:  Website  Twitter  LinkedIn    Beth's Book:  Imagine It Forward 

The Buzz 1: “A brand is no longer what we tell the consumer it is -- it is what consumers tell each other it is.” (Scott Cook, Intuit co-founder) The Buzz 2: “Your brand is the single most important investment you can make in your business.” (Steve Forbes, Forbes magazine editor-in-chief) The Buzz 3: “A great brand is a story that is never completely told.” (Scott Bedbury, Brandstream CEO) The Buzz 4: “Whether B2B or B2C…We all are emotional beings looking for relevance, context and connection.” (Beth Comstock, Imagine It Forward author) The American Marketing Association [www.ama.org] describes “brand” as “...a name, term, design, symbol or any other feature that identifies one seller's goods or service as distinct from those of other sellers.” More than a year into the Covid-19 pandemic where volatility, complexity, and uncertainty have been at an all-time high, a brand's ability to get attention, be remembered, and be an educational resource has become more imperative than ever. That, in conjunction with consumers wanting their buying power to reflect their personal values, has placed extreme pressure on brands to get it right. Given all of this, what role does branding play in the buyer's journey and has that changed since the pandemic began? What could or should companies do to be better at reflecting the social climate or should they not engage in that conversation? What other impacts will the pandemic have on the future of branding? We'll ask Alicia Tillman, Mike Grehan and Dennis Thomas for their take on Brand Marketing in a Post-Pandemic World.

Leaders today in big and small organizations around the world are navigating multiple unknowns. What might have felt weird before this pandemic is now the norm. Did you ever think that you would be relying on Zoom to present a high-stakes innovative idea and then an hour later hop on a parent-teacher’s conference online? Me neither and not whilst in my sweatpants. You will certainly want to jot down insights and key questions to ask yourself from this week’s guest Beth Comstock. She is a marketing and innovation legend who has witnessed weird and been part of GE teams that have leveraged many “weird” market insights into a normal (and often better) way of doing business.   Here’s more about Beth’s illustrious corporate career. Beth Comstock’s mission is to understand what’s next, navigate change and help others do the same. By cultivating a habit of seeking out new ideas, people and places, she built a career path from storyteller to chief marketer to Vice Chair. She currently works as an advisor, director and storyteller.   As GE's Vice Chair of Business Innovation and previously Chief Marketing Officer, she led efforts to accelerate new growth, develop digital and clean-energy futures, seed new businesses and enhance brand value. As President of Integrated Media at NBC Universal, Beth oversaw TV ad revenue and new digital efforts, including the early development of hulu.com.   Beth is a director at Nike, trustee of The National Geographic Society and former board president of the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian National Design Museum. She has been a visiting scholar at Columbia University’s Center for Science and Society. She graduated from the College of William and Mary with a degree in biology. Her first book, Imagine It Forward, about summoning courage and creativity in the face of change, was published September 2018.   Share this episode with three people leaders who are in the trenches focused on ensuring their business goals are met and their professional ambitions achieved even now.   Show Notes   Courage: What kind of courage do we need to make change happen today? Why: Why us? Ask yourself this question and other key questions leaders must consider. Effective Leadership:  How to offer your team clarity yet admit when you don’t have answers Social Capital: How to give people some space yet create moments of serendipity Working Parents: Good leaders make readjustments based on changing realities and work with their team’s new needs Hiring Practices: The case for hiring talent from outside your sector. Roles: What’s a “figure it out” role? What’s necessary to facilitate success in these scenarios? Risk Mitigation:  Let’s do a project or bring in a “spark.” Some ways to mitigate hiring risks are expressed. Feedback: Sometimes outsiders can become targets, how to work through this common occurrence. Professional Goals: How to vouch for yourself even now. Good leaders will be open to your initiative. Agency: Give yourself permission to get what you need right now. Reimagine that commuting hour for whatever YOU need. Permission Granted: How to step into weird zones to test yourself to learn new things and get a handle of where change is coming from. “Weird Exercise:” Explore a new phenomenon. Ask yourself: what might I learn from this? Open Challenges:  Great way to source the best ideas that can come from anywhere! Opportunistic vs. Sincere: Does someone really need this? Will someone be better if we solve this? Plus, other questions you must ask yourself before creating anything. Creativity: How much conflict/tension do we need right now to beget the best creative idea in this tense historical moment? Marketing Lay-Offs: How to rethink your career into a portfolio career and be more entrepreneurial, step one is discussed Essential Marketers: What is a marketer’s role? Let’s start there and harness this to feel essential again. Working Moms: How being a parent can impact your leadership fingerprint Help: Why asking for help (informal vs. formal coaching) can be key to unleashing your biggest potential? Mom Advice: Craft your own guiding question. Here’s mine: how can I nurture myself?   Links to quench your curiosity:   Learn more about Beth Check out Beth on Instagram Follow Beth on LinkedIn Stay connected to Beth on Twitter   Want to continue the conversation?   Now you can by following me on Instagram! There I jump on an IGTV Live every Wednesday! You’ll catch me reporting LIVE on-location (so far in a gas station on a highway, a modern art museum, and my local fruit smoothie shop) OR hosting a LIVE “after-party” with the week’s guest! Who knows where my next episode will take me or what else you can learn from this week’s amazing guest? Come along! I want YOU to join me on my next adventure. I’m easy to find on Instagram @careeroutcomesmatter Rather keep it professional? Let’s connect on LinkedIn. I encourage every single podcast listener to connect with me. Ready to pivot into a new marketing full-time role this year? Register for a complimentary masterclass entitled: The 5-Step Strategy Marketers Use To Pivot Into Their Dream Marketing Career (Without Undervaluing Themselves)!

Derek Champagne talks with Beth Comstock, former Chief Marketing Officer and then Vice Chair of Innovation at GE. Beth shares some key concepts, and what you can expect when you read her book, "Imagine It Forward".

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You’ve created something incredible, and once it hits the market, it’s guaranteed to change the world. But you’re a rookie CEO and don’t have any experience getting a product off the ground. So how do you get started, and how do you scale? In this episode of Zero to IPO, Imagine it Forward author Beth Comstock and Goodr founder and CEO Jasmine Crowe discuss the importance of being an industry disruptor—and the challenges that come along with it. We explore how to acquire and get the most out of your first client, and how to get paid what you're worth. And since Goodr is a mission-driven company committed to combating hunger (no small feat!), Beth and Jasmine also discuss what it means to make your passion your day job, how to find work/life balance, and the importance of taking care of yourself when you’re taking care of so many others.

Beth Comstock is the author of Imagine It Forward: Courage, Creativity, and the Power of Change. Beth served as NBC Universal’s President for Integrated Media as well as the General Electric Company’s Vice-Chair and Chief Marketing Officer, where she led efforts to promote growth and innovation. In her book, Imagine it Forward, Beth draws lessons … Continue reading "Imagine It Forward with Beth Comstock"

In this special Wonderwomen in Business Podcast epsiode, Jasmine Sandler , Host interviews Beth Comstock, Former CMO of GE and author of Imagine It Forward, This interview is FULL of serious business advice for any woman in business. Listen in! Beth Comstock, Former Chair and Chief Marketing Officer at GE, has a mission is to understand what’s next, navigate change and help others do the same. By cultivating a habit of seeking out new ideas, people and places, she built her own successful career path from storyteller to chief marketer to corporate Vice Chair. Beth spent nearly three decades at GE until December 2017. As Vice Chair of Business Innovation and previously Chief Marketing Officer, she led efforts to accelerate new growth, develop digital and clean-energy futures, seed new businesses and enhance brand value. As President of Integrated Media at NBC Universal, Beth oversaw TV ad revenue and new digital efforts, including the early development of hulu.com. Beth is a director at Nike, trustee of The National Geographic Society and former board president of the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian National Design Museum. She graduated from the College of William and Mary with a degree in biology. Her first book, Imagine it Forward, about working (and living) on the front lines of change, was released September 2018. You can sneak peek or grab her book and learn more about Beth on her site at https://www.bethcomstock.info/ Join WonderWomen in Business as a Member and attend VIP events in NYC and LA with podcast guests and other members on https://www.meetup.com/Manhattan-Female-entrepreneurs-CEOs-Meetup-Group/ Listen to WonderWomen in Business on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wonderwomeninbusiness-podcast/id1465354816 Become a WonderWomen Patron and receive your Wonderwomen apparel, access to front row and VIP access to Wonderwomen in Business events and more! https://www.patreon.com/wonderwomeninbusiness Join WonderWomen in Business LIVE on Facebook where we stream LIVE weekly! https://www.facebook.com/WonderWomenIBpodcast/ Join the WonderWomen in Business Twitter Conversation! https://twitter.com/WonderWomenInB Follow WonderWomen in Business in Instagram and Get featured! https://www.instagram.com/wonderwomenibpod/ The WonderWomen in Business Main Page for Speaking and Sponsoring Opportunities https://brandyouconference.com/wonderwomen-in-business/ ABOUT WONDERWOMEN IN BUSINESS The WonderWomen in Business Podcast series and member-organization is the creation of the host, Jasmine Sandler, Social Branding and Social Selling Keynote Speaker, Executive Trainer and producer of the Brandyouconference 2020 Conference for Female Entrepreneurs in NYC. The main page for WWIB and BRANDYOU 2020 can be found here - https://brandyouconference.com/wonderwomen-in-business/ Jasmine and her JS Media agency provide Online Branding, PR and Social Media services and education to Female executives, Women's Executive teams, and Female entrepreneurs. Properties of JS Media include: https://jasminesandler.com https://courses.jasminesandler.com http://agent-cy.com http://brandyouconference.com By joining WonderWomen in Business as a WWIB member, you gain access to private interviews, private VIP women's leadership and social events, VIP access to #BRANDYOU and much more! Become a WonderWomen in Business patron here to learn more! https://brandyouconference.com/wonderwomen-in-business/ To be considered as a guest for the #Wonderwomeninbusiness podcast, visit https://brandyouconference.com/wonderwomen-in-business/ where you can apply. The #Wonderwomeninbusiness Podcast & BRANDYOU Conference series is owned by JS Media 2019 #podcast #nyc #wonderwomeninbusiness #bethcomstock #jasminesandler #femaleentrepreneurship #author #speaker #personalbranding #womenleaders

Today on Extraordinary Women Radio, I'm honored to bring you Beth Comstock: Former Vice Chair of GE and Author of Imagine It Forward. I love this interview! I have followed Beth’s inspiration for many years, dating back to my corporate days over a decade ago. Today we talk about her journey through GE, about leading change, about stepping into our courage and granting ourselves permission to show up in bigger, bolder ways and more! Beth’s mission is to understand what’s next, navigate change and help others do the same. By cultivating a habit of seeking out new ideas, people and places, she built a career path from storyteller to chief marketer to corporate Vice Chair. Beth led efforts to accelerate new growth, develop digital and clean-energy futures, seed new businesses and enhance brand value. As President of Integrated Media at NBC Universal, Beth oversaw TV ad revenue and new digital efforts, including the early development of hulu.com. Beth is a director at Nike, trustee of The National Geographic Society and former board president of the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian National Design Museum. Her first book, Imagine it Forward, about working (and living) on the front lines of change, was released September 2018. Her stories are fabulous and vulnerable. “The world will never be slower than it is right now. We need to adapt to new things, but what holds us back is fear.” – Beth Comstock Let’s meet Beth Comstock! Follow Beth Comstock on Twitter and LinkedIn, or visit her website. Her book Imagine It Forward is available on Amazon! Beth Comstock Show Notes

Discussion with Beth ComstockReinvention and the Power of Change with Beth Comstock Former Vice Chair of GEAbout BethOn this episode of My Perfect Failure “Reinvention and the Power of Change” we are joined by Beth Comstock Former Vice Chair of General Electric. While at GE Beth led Organic Growth, Innovation Initiatives, Marketing, Sales and Communication functions.Beth directed a number of strategic strategies for GE including Cross-Business Digital Programs focused on consumer health, and the creation of a partnership network to extend the company’s Ecomagination environmental technologies.On this episode of My Perfect Failure we discuss Reinvention and the Power of Change. This Reinvention and Change is highlighted by Beth’s new career as an Author and her wonderful new book “Imagine It Forward”. Some of the areas we cover. · Beth’s Journey to General Electric.· Beth advises a Strategy is a Story well told.· We discuss Beth’s new book Imagine it forward.· Beth tells why we should all give each other permission slips. Imagine It Forward· https://www.amazon.co.uk/Imagine-Forward-Courage-Creativity-Change/dp/0753545713 Articles by Beth· https://www.alltech.com/blog/beth-comstock-3-strategies-beat-your-fear-failure-and-meet-change-head Please leave a reviewPlease if you can leave a review at https://www.podchaser.com/MyPerfectFailure or the platform of your choice that would be great My Perfect Failure contact me Work with me: paul@myperfectfailure.comMPF Website: http://www.myperfectfailure.com/ Insta: follow: https://www.instagram.com/padsmpf/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/failure_perfect Facebook MPF Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/377418129517757/

In this Voice of Value podcast episode, Beth Comstock, Author of Imagine It Forward and Former Vice Chair of GE, discusses human-first leadership, navigating change, and Generation Eco. The post Episode 17: Human-First Leadership, Navigating Change, and Generation Eco appeared first on Ecosystems.

Navigating change is hard, particularly inside of organizations. Most people are resistant and afraid. Yet we all have to confront change- personally and professionally- and the pace of change is faster than ever. Beth Comstock led companies like NBC and GE through periods of transformational change. Her book, Imagine It Forward, encourages people to become change makers by leading with imagination. In this episode, we talk about embracing smart risks, challenging convention, and reinventing what’s possible.    

A change maker inside NBC, the instigator of Hulu, a driver of innovation and the first female vice chair of GE, best selling author of Imagine It Forward, is this week's guest, Beth Comstock.In this expansive episode, we discuss the impact of her upbringing on her propensity to embrace ambiguity, be a accelerate digital transformation inside traditional organizational structures and inspire teams through her curiosity and imaginative mindset. With candor and thoughtful introspection Beth discusses the challenge of being introverted and overcoming her innate shyness as she grew her reputation and stature as a provocateur of innovative action taking and bold decision making inside traditional business structures.I hope you enjoy this episode of curiosity, creativity and courage with industrial change-maker Beth Comstock. What we discuss The push and pull of influence of her father and motherHow she combines core characteristics of both parents Her introversion and its impact on energyThe difference from shyness How her curiosity fueled herHow her parents nurtured her innate curiosityThe role of play in her upbringing and driving her imaginationShe explains how her competitive nature was apparent from an early ageDocumenting her ambition aged fifteen years oldThe desire to build a career in journalism The resilience of early rejection The struggle with her lack of confidence versus her persistence and stubbornnessDiane Sawyer impact Where serendipity impacted her lifeWitnessing fear inside GE of early to mid career managersPassion for creative courageRecognition that her difference was her strength Her concerns over how we are preparing our children for the futureThe issues with the curriculum and lack of creative problem solvingJob crafting Field Trips Her NBC experiences The Five Elements of the BookSelf Permission DiscoveryAgitated Inquiry Power of Storycraft Creating a new Operating System Her advice - get used to living in the in between‘Figure it out' classesHow she views curiosityBeth's ‘Just Start' MantraWhat advice Beth would give under 30 Beth Her “Gap' Year and writing her bookWe discuss emergence in our ambiguous worldFollowing Gut vs Data Social Links Facebook Instagram Linkedin Twitter Links In the ShowDiane Sawyer Three Mile Island 21 Rules for the 21st Century Brooklyn Maker Space Sixth SigmaEcoimaginationOODA LoopImagine it... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Change can be difficult. But in a world that continues to grow more and more complex our ability to embrace change and to think more creatively has never been more important. Beth Comstock is the former Vice Chair of Business and Innovation at GE. She was the first woman to hold that role in GE’s […] The post The Importance of Change, Creativity, & Learning to Tell Your Story: Beth Comstock, former Vice Chair GE; Author “Imagine It Forward” (Episode 60) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

For episode 28, we bring you to a live event featuring Beth Comstock, former vice chair of General Electric, author of Imagine It Forward, and 2016 NYWICI Matrix winner. This self-described “troublemaker” shares valuable advice and personal anecdotes during her discussion with Jacki Kelley, president and chief client officer at Dentsu Aegis Network . You won’t want to miss Beth’s thoughts on overcoming introversion, the imagination gap, and building team magic in the office.

Beth Comstock was one of the most powerful leaders in corporate America… and one of the few women at the top…until one day she was abruptly let go from G.E. Suddenly, everything shifted. About to publish her first book on the power of change, Beth had to walk her talk in a new way: open up to change, discover what was waiting, and give herself permission to take risks. And she’s sharing her very personal story this week on GlambitionRadio.com. While I was familiar with Beth before this new chapter in her life, I have to tell you I was even more excited to interview her NOW, in the midst of her own personal reinvention. The post Beth Comstock, Author of ‘Imagine It Forward’ and Former Vice Chair of G.E. — Glambition Radio Episode 167 with Ali Brown appeared first on Ali Brown - the world's most recognized business coach for women entrepreneurs, leadership, speaker, and founder of The Trust..

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For this tenth episode of Agile Giants, we have quite a treat. I'm joined this week by Beth Comstock. Beth is probably best known as the former Vice Chair of GE, specifically leading innovations. She wrote a really transparent book called Imagine It Forward: Courage, Creativity, and the Power of Change, which is a really interesting blend of a reflection on her time at GE, the good and the bad, almost a memoir, as well as a nice set of best practices and observations for corporate leaders responsible for innovation. We use her book as a jumping off point for the discussion, but I can't recommend strongly enough you pick it up yourself if you're interested in digging in further. It's available wherever books are sold. Show Links: Imagine It Forward: Courage, Creativity, and the Power of Change  (Amazon) (Barnes & Nobel)  Beth's Personal Website

Things are moving fast, and it’s not going to get slower. How can large and small businesses lean into change and find the motivation to keep moving quickly? Three and a Half Degrees is an original podcast from Facebook. Follow along on Instagram and visit facebook.com/ThreeAndAHalfDegrees to learn more. To stay up to date with our podcast guests, visit facebook.com/ElizabethComstock and suzannegildert.com.

Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week I have the personal honor and pleasure of connecting with the accomplished, Beth Comstock. Beth is a self-described change-maker who has been the President of Integrated Media at NBC Universal,  overseeing Ad-sales, Marketing, and Research. She led the company’s digital efforts, including Peacock Equity acquiring iVillage.com and oversaw the founding of Hulu. She was then tapped by GE to accelerate its evolution from an old-school conglomerate to a global technology-driven company. Cultivating a start-up mentality across the organization for over two decades, she was a catalyst for growth and novel thinking within GE, ultimately operating their Business Innovation unit. She was also the first female Vice Chair and first Chief Marketing Officer at GE in more than 20 years. She is a member of Nike’s board of directors and a Forbe’s World’s 100 Most Powerful Women. Most recently she has become a published author with her brand new book Imagine It Forward. I am thrilled to have Beth Comstock on the What’s Next! Podcast today! THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone who wants to learn from one of the most successful ‘introverted change-makers’ about how to inspire teams, get uncomfortable, change jobs and companies gracefully, and transform a 125 year-old brand. TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… Beth shares nuggets of gold gleaned from her 20-year career at GE and NBC Universal. Beth provides inspiration and guidance in an age of staggering technological advancement, the ever-stronger pull of the “next big thing,” and the gravity of the unknown. It is becoming exceedingly important to be self-aware and cognizant of the things that make our businesses human and creative. We work with and for humans, our customers and audiences are human, and likewise, it is important that our leadership be just as rooted in our humanity. It is our honest and dynamic experience as human beings that will allow us, and our businesses, to thrive in a world ruled more and more by algorithms and automation. WHAT  I  LOVE  MOST… Beth is always looking to write her next story and live it as a courageous human being. She has learned along the way that our jobs do not define us. Who we are, the networks we create, the people we meet along the way–that’s what is important. With each new opportunity comes the next story we will create! Running time: 34:41   Subscribe on iTunes   Find Tiffani on social: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn   Find Beth on social: Twitter LinkedIn   Beth’s Book: Imagine It Forward

Beth Comstock is change maker who has helped people grapple with rapid-fire change and open up their companies to transformation. Before she ever led the reinvention of a team or a business, she learned to rely on her curiosity to provoke change in herself. She infused her life with the habit of discovery, seeking out new ideas, people and places and in turn she built a career path from storyteller to chief marketer to GE Vice Chair. And now author. Beth knows what it is like to work on the front lines of change. In nearly three decades at GE, she led efforts to accelerate new growth and innovation, initiated GE's digital and clean-energy transformation, developed new businesses and increased GE's brand value. She created GE Ventures, oversaw GE Lighting, and was the company's Chief Marketing Officer. As President of Integrated Media at NBC Universal, Beth oversaw ad revenue and the company's digital efforts, including the early development of hulu.com. Earlier in her career, she held a succession of marketing and communications roles at GE, NBC, CBS and Turner Broadcasting/CNN. Beth is a director at Nike, trustee of The National Geographic Society and former board president of the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian National Design Museum. She graduated from the College of William and Mary with a degree in biology. We touched on many a topic in this conversation, including: 1 - How Comstock went about shifting the culture from seeking perfection before releasing anything to the public to one that embraced the minimum viable product 2 - Roadblocks she faced in rolling out the Fastworks program and the leans startup methodology across GE insofar as policy and procedure was concerned and how to overcome this; and 3 - What really happened when she and longtime CEO Jeff Immelt resigned from the company on the back of activist investors pushing for change, and why she thought it happened Topics Discussed: Why change is hard at an organizational and individual level How to get buy-in internally Speaking the same language and translating messages Rolling out the lean startup at GE Why culture and process needs to adapt to support new capabilities Leading indicators versus trailing indicators Roadblocks and lessons learned What really happaned in GE’s executive shake-up Shorttermism and how it can plague innovation at listed companies How a long-term tenure in one organization (27 years in Comstock’s case) doesn’t need to come at the cost of creativity or learning The three buckets of innovation and how GE invested across the three Why marketing is what you do at the beginning, not at the end Why the lean startup can be applied to anything from engine turbines to medical C-arm devices Why short feedback loops are key to learning and moving towards product market fit for new ideas, and how bloated organisational procedures can sabotage this Show Notes: Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Imagine-Forward-Courage-Creativity-Change-ebook/dp/B078LJW4G4 Web: bethcomstock.info Twitter: @bethcomstock --- Patreon: www.patreon.com/thesteveglaveski Employee to Entrepreneur book: www.employeetoentrepreneur.io Listen to Future Squared on Apple Podcasts  goo.gl/sMnEa0 Also available on: Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Stitcher and Soundcloud Twitter: www.twitter.com/steveglaveski Instagram: www.instagram.com/@thesteveglaveski Future Squared: www.futuresquared.xyz Steve Glaveski: www.steveglaveski.com Medium: www.medium.com/@steveglaveski NEW Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/futuresquared/ ‍

Beth Comstock  (Twitter: @bethcomstock | IG: @bethcomstock) is the former CMO of GE and the author of Imagine It Forward: Courage, Creativity and the Power of Change. In this interview, Chad and Beth discuss how to stop tribalism in your business, developing better frameworks for creativity and the writing process behind Beth's new book Imagine It Forward. Marketing Trends is brought to you by our friends at Salesforce Pardot, B2B marketing automation on the world's #1 CRM. Are you ready to take your B2B marketing to new heights? With Pardot, marketers can find and nurture leads, close more deals, and maximize ROI. Learn more by heading towww.pardot.com/podcast. To learn more or subscribe to our weekly newsletter, visit MarketingTrends.com.

Beth Comstock is the Author of Imagine It Forward: Courage, Creativity and the Power of Change and Former General Electric CMO and Vice Chair. In this interview, Chad and Beth discuss how to stop tribalism in your business, developing better frameworks for creativity and the writing process behind Beth’s new book Imagine It Forward. To view the full show notes and more, go to themissiondaily.com The Mission publishes the #1 newsletter for accelerated learning. Learn from the best and brightest by joining our community at mission.org. The Mission creates custom media for world-class companies. To connect with our team of creatives, please reach us at info@mission.org

Kicking off Season 2 of The Idea Fountain!! In Season 1 of the Idea Fountain every episode I interviewed someone who has changed my life. In Season 2 we are going to speak to people from all walks of life…. about their instincts and intuition. First up is Beth Comstock who recently released her book Imagine It Forward. Beth is a director at Nike, trustee of The National Geographic Society, former Vice Chair of Innovation of GE & also was President of Integrated Media at NBC Universal where she was involved in the early development of hulu. We got together a great room of inspiring people and had a fireside chat which ended up being one of my favorite conversations to date. Here's to a new year, new ideas, new season, and new friends!

As human beings, we drastically underestimate the power of change. It’s because we derive comfort from routine and habit. It feels safe, secure, and comfortable. Change is the exact opposite, it DEMANDS that we step outside of what is normal for us and do different things. My guest on this episode of Unconventional Genius is Beth Comstock. She’s one of the most powerful women in the business world right now and has recently released an amazing book that recounts her transformation from a shy publicist to the first woman Vice-Chair at General Electric. Beth knows about the power of change because she’s leaned into it all her life. In fact, her mother used to ask her, “Why do you always have to make things so hard?” Beth says it was because she wanted to take on her own weaknesses and fears to become something more. Beth is truly one of the most impressive people I’ve ever spoken with. I spoke with Beth at the historic Orpheum Theater in downtown Los Angeles and she shared her insights on courage, overcoming the status quo, encouraging creativity, the power of change, and the results that come from true organizational change. I hope you’ll listen to this engaging conversation. We are taught NOT to be creative - but Beth says we must learn to overcome it In her own words, Beth Comstock says she grew up as a classic “good girl,” but when she stepped into the working world a rebel emerged - but not in the classic “buck the system” way you might think of. She simply believed there was a better way of doing things and she couldn’t hold it in. Looking back, she can see that the typical educational system as well as the way society has been structured has made us dependent on knowing things so that we can feel like we are in control of them. To move into a context of change causes us to feel untethered, like we have no firm footing. Beth says it’s important that we learn to develop the belief that we can figure it out - whatever “it” may be. It’s that attitude that harnesses the power of change. It moves us beyond convention to unlock the unconventional genius that resides in all of us. Courage comes from making yourself take small, everyday steps forward From the time she was young, Beth pushed herself. She wanted to be stronger than the things she was afraid of. But first, she had to admit that it WAS her fear that was holding her back. None of us like to admit we are afraid, but she says it’s nothing to be ashamed of. It’s natural - but it’s equally natural for human beings to want to overcome fear. As an adult, Beth has seen the benefit of conquering her fears step by step throughout life. It’s the resolve to face fear, question it, and push into it instead of retreating from it. She calls it “everyday courage.” She’s taken this life lesson into her leadership. Applying her “small-steps” approach to teams has empowered many people to find the courage to unleash their own creativity. Listen to hear how Beth has led ground-breaking initiatives, pioneered new ways of approaching problems, and has fostered creativity in teams that goes beyond the normal “creative sessions” often touted in business circles. The power of change is yours when you think into the future and take action In her book, “Imagine It Forward,” Beth outlines what she refers to as her “Imagine It Forward” framework - a way individuals and teams can systematically address barriers to creativity, innovation, and obstacles to scaling. I particularly enjoyed a number of the strategies she outlines in the framework. They themselves are creative ways of thinking about problems or challenges to enable new insights and perspectives. The overall framework is based on the belief that looking into the future, imaging what it could be, is one of the most powerful ways of opening minds to possibilities. She points out that transforming the mindset and culture of a company is messy and without any kind of easy checklist. She believes the challenge calls for the courage to defy convention, go around corporate gatekeepers when necessary, and reinvent what is possible. If you’re also tired of being told “it can’t be done,” you’ll enjoy Beth’s book and this conversation. If you are with a consumer technology company planning to launch a new product at CES or are even looking ahead to CES 2019, the Max Borges Agency can help you succeed. To learn more, check out: www.maxborgesagency.com. Topics Featured In This Episode [0:35] Beth Comstock, one of the most impressive people I’ve ever talked with [2:38] How we are trained to NOT be creative, and how we can overcome it [6:30] How Beth teaches people to break out of their shell and become more imaginative [14:32] Getting into the habit of overcoming fear and building courage [22:05] The purpose of Beth’s “Imagine It Forward” creative problem solving strategy [29:41] Overcoming the power of fear - in herself, team members, and customers [32:40] Beth’s hopes for the impact of the book [35:20] Advice for parents who are raising daughters: instill confidence in them Resources & People Mentioned BOOK: Great By Choice - http://a.co/d/7RMKo6c Ecomagination : GE’s Cleantech effort - https://www.ge.com/reports/ecomagination-ten-years-later-proving-efficiency-economics-go-hand-hand/ Uber : https://www.uber.com/ Connect with Beth Comstock Beth’s website: https://www.bethcomstock.info/ Connect with Beth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethjcomstock/ Follow Beth on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bethcomstock Follow Beth on Instagram: https://www.bethcomstock.info/ Beth’s book: Imagine It Forward - http://a.co/d/eX99PwW Connect With Max Borges www.MaxBorgesAgency.com LinkedIn Subscribe to Unconventional Genius onApple Podcasts, Player FM, Soundcloud, or Spotify Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com  

Beth Comstock, the former vice chair of GE and former president of integrated media at NBCUniversal, talks with Recode's Kara Swisher about her new book, "Imagine It Forward: Courage, Creativity, and the Power of Change." In this episode: (01:34) Comstock's background and taking over digital at NBC; (05:56) iVillage and making digital content in-house; (09:59) Why NBC and Fox needed to make Hulu; (12:19) The difficulties of starting it; (16:14) Bringing in ABC and the "existential threat" of tech; (18:18) Mistakes made; (21:56) Why she wrote her book; (23:32) "I was more able to be more creative at GE than NBC"; (31:26) How to get a big company to be innovative; (34:14) What does "Imagine It Forward" mean?; (36:03) Imagination vs. agitation; (41:25) Tips for being more imaginative; (43:42) How do you decide what to invest in?; (48:21) Three things that have to change in business; (49:52) Women at work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beth Comstock, former GE Vice Chair and CMO, tells us how to thrive in the midst of failure, the “F” word in business. The self-described “changemaker in chief” shares stories from her book Imagine It Forward, how she gets her crazy ideas and what trends she’s watching right now.

Welcome to Season 2 of When Women Win Podcast! Before we dive in, I would like to take a moment and acknowledge you for making When Women Win the number 1 podcast in the Middle East. To all of you who subscribed and listened to the podcast, to all who reviewed and shared it... A million thanks. For the opening episode of Season 2 we are fortunate to have an international powerhouse in the world of marketing. Beth Comstock spent 25 years at GE where she led efforts to accelerate new growth and was named GE’s first Chief Marketing Officer in 2003. Beth served as President of Integrated Media at NBC Universal, from 2006-08, overseeing ad revenue and the company's digital efforts, including the early formation of Hulu. She is a corporate director of Nike and has been named to both the Fortune and Forbes lists of the World's Most Powerful women.   We discussed Beth’s new book, Imagine It Forward. We covered many aspects of innovation – how entrepreneurs approach it, how entrepreneurial people within a corporation can innovate and disrupt, and how the corporation can encourage and support them. We explored the personal and professional price that disruptors might pay as organisations resist change. Beth gave practical tips for introverts like herself – introverts who wish to lead, as well as tips for managers of introverts. We touched on the problems that have rocked GE and talked about gatekeepers versus goalkeepers and how they can shape your job choices. My favorite quotes are: “No is not yet" "You cannot mitigate risk, you have to navigate it.” Beth recommended three books: The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp Management Principles by Peter Drucker. “Without a customer there is no business” The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker  If you would like to follow Beth on social media you can find her on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @bethcomstock. Her book, Imagine It Forward, is available in stores and online.

Beth Comstock, former CMO and Vice Chair at GE and author of Imagine It Forward, discusses how large firms can make themselves more adaptable and learn to spot the patterns that signal opportunities for innovation. Read more: https://mackinstitute.wharton.upenn.edu/2018/imagine-it-forward-beth-comstock/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On Episode 29, we’ve got Beth Comstock in for a two-part discussion about her new book, Imagine it Forward. In part one, we talk about what it was like when she took on the CMO role at GE, how confidence plays a role, and how she dealt with feedback. Plus, we learn how she got GE to adopt a marketing mind. It was a fascinating discussion. Hope you enjoy it.

Beth Comstock is the former vice chair of GE and a corporate director of Nike. Her accomplishments include building GE’s Business Innovations and GE Ventures, as well as overseeing the reinvention of GE Lighting. Prior to her role as vice chair she served as chief marketing officer of the company. And before that she had another dream job as the president of integrated media at NBC Universal, overseeing the company’s digital efforts, including the early formation of Hulu. While Beth has built an incredible career, she’s also made some tough decisions in the process of doing so. We’re all lucky enough live vicariously through her, with the opportunity to learn more about her journey and the decisions that led her to career success in her new book out today called Imagine It Forward. In it, Beth shares her story, documenting the ups and downs of working at GE and NBC during a time of tremendous growth. But, Beth will tell you she also wrote this book to help those out in the middle of their career. It’s for those who want to make change happen, but feel they need permission to do so, whether through others or from themselves. In today’s episode I am joined by I Want Her Job founder Brianne. Together, we talk to Beth about inspiring change, the importance of embracing tension and conflict, how to navigate gatekeepers and more. We hope you enjoy today’s conversation. You can also visit I Want Her Job dot com for an online version of today’s interview.We rely on word-of-mouth to help our community grow and would love if left a review of our podcast on iTunes and subscribe to future episodes. You can read more interviews on I Want Her Job dot com, where you can also sign up for our newsletter. And if you have ideas for future guests, we’re just an email away.

The best way to navigate the rapid changes we're seeing in our lives—from tech developments to environmental shifts — is to act like a change-maker. At least, that's Beth Comstock's advice. The former Vice Chair of GE has a new book, Imagine It Forward, about inventing the future we want to see. Beth talks about how important it is to find time for discovery outside your comfort zone. That way you can see better ways of doing something—and then make those changes happen.

My guest today is Beth Comstock, former vice-chair of GE, a member of the Board at Nike, and author of the new book Imagine It Forward, a candid and encouraging narrative in which she shares both business and life lessons. Despite having been a biology major in college, Beth realized early on that her passion led her to storytelling. Instead of becoming a doctor, as she originally planned, she turned instead to the world of television journalism. The call of the unknown led her to make many surprising leaps in her career, often with co-workers questioning her sanity, but Beth’s willingness to take a risk and play where no one else was playing allowed her to have a fascinating and varied path. Join us as we discuss taking risks, the importance of communication, the difference between mentors and champions, and how Beth Comstock intends to start new again in 2018. Listen on iTunes or using the player below, and be sure to check out Imagine It Forward, available for purchase today on Amazon or at your local bookseller. For show notes and links from the podcast, visit https://whitneyjohnson.com/beth-comstock

Joined this month by longtime client and colleague Beth Comstock, Erika discusses practical takeaways from Beth's new book, “Imagine It Forward”, helping people and organizations understand what's next and navigate change.

A career is a series of lessons to learn from. But often times, it’s hard to see this big picture. At each job, we are met with new challenges that keep us up at night. The anxiety and frustration can be overwhelming, but these momentary obstacles are actually the moments that deepen our learning and understanding to become a bigger force in the marketplace.

ADLANDIA is closing out 2017 with a person who’s had a distinguished impact on the world of business and marketing (and Laura + Alexa), GE Vice Chairwoman Beth Comstock, as she gets ready to embark on her next chapter (her book "Imagine It Forward" drops Fall 2018). Beth talks about the common denominator of great leaders, how to quiet the inner voice of fear, asking for and knowing what you want, and how growing up in Smalltown VA taught her to value the power of a network. She shares advice on sticking to it, not asking for permission, looking for patterns and taking on the job that maybe no one else wants. Listen for the pivotal "rise from the ashes" moment of her career and stay for the #KillBuyDIY. Here's to more ideas in 2018!!