Podcasts about innovation leader

Adriana O'Kain, Partner, AI Strategy & Innovation Leader at Mercer, speaks with Jaymin Kim, Managing Director, Emerging Technologies, at Marsh, about the intersection of emerging technologies and risk management. They explore the various types of AI, the lessons learned from past technological revolutions, and the unique aspects of the current AI revolution. The conversation delves into how organizations can navigate workforce changes, balance speed and responsibility in AI projects, and the practical applications of generative AI in both professional and personal contexts.

Sandra Finkelstein is a fashion innovation leader who builds next-gen brands, platforms, and ideas that drive growth. She leverages GenAI and machine learning to streamline trend detection, product creation, and design workflows. Sandra thrives in fast-moving, purpose driven teams where innovation leads to real impact.In this episode, Cathy Quain interviews Sandra Finkelstein on how she's using generative AI to reshape fashion through sustainable design and innovation. With experience at Calvin Klein, J.Crew, and Amazon, she shares insights on the future of fashion tech.

She's reshaping climate leadership in Europe—Lara Obst reveals how success in climate is found by co-creating the business case for sustainability with customers.Lara Obst is the co-founder and Chief Climate Officer of ClimateChoice, a Berlin-based tech company helping companies decarbonize their supply chains. Her team has worked with clients like Lenovo and T-Systems, raised over $2M in funding, and won the Startup Slam at the GreenTech Festival in LA and many others.She explains:– Why 90% of carbon impact often hides in the supply chain—and how that's where change truly begins.– How the European climate legislation drives corporate climate action, and why European impact leaders are redefining the rules of the game as the U.S. steps back.– The surprising mindset that helps her avoid burnout while leading systemic change.– Why real innovation starts with listening to users—not chasing perfect ideas or political alignment.– How her background in culture, design thinking, and the arts shaped her approach to impact leadership.– The quiet revolution of building resilience in a world where policy may not always lead the way.This episode isn't just about climate—it's about how we show up, lead with clarity, and build purpose-driven systems that actually work.00:00 Introduction and Startup Challenges00:51 Welcome to the Podcast01:02 Meet Lara: Climate Choice Co-Founder02:01 The Rollercoaster of Climate Tech02:27 US Politics and European Climate Goals03:58 Inspiration and Early Influences05:59 Innovation and Collaboration in Climate Action10:05 Building Climate Choice: The Founding Story21:48 Balancing Profitability and Sustainability28:47 Personal Habits for Sustainable Leadership31:29 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect with Lara:LinkedinHer climate tech company: ClimateChoice Connect with me:IG: https://www.instagram.com/whereboundariesdissolvepodcast?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@helena.arjuna?_t=8oSbtTilPSQ&_r=1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenasuter/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@whereboundariesdissolvepodcast?si=g63NToOK45W1CiBI Support the show

What does it take to go from nothing to something—and then scale it into meaningful impact?I want to introduce you to someone you may not be familiar with, unless you're in the innovation space -- JoAnn Garbin. JoAnn has led innovation teams at some of the world's most influential companies—including Microsoft, and she is one of those rare minds who can dance between deep technical systems and the human heart of innovation. She has a 25-year track record of turning big ideas into reality and is co-author of The Insider's Guide to Innovation at Microsoft.In this episode, we unpack how innovation isn't some magical gift—it's a process rooted in values, shaped by principles, and fueled by the courage to face fear. JoAnn shares how divergent thinking, psychological safety, and even AI can be used to unlock new futures—not just for businesses, but for each of us as individuals. We also get into the human side of it all—her personal story of resilience, her vision for building ease in the midst of chaos, and what it means to be part of something bigger than yourself. If you're looking to innovate and stretch the edges of what's possible—in work, in life, in your own path to becoming—then this one's for you. ____________Get discounts and support our amazing sponsors! Go to: https://findingmastery.com/sponsors/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Traditional approaches to closing care gaps in Medicare Advantage often fail to reach the members who need it most. This episode goes beyond conventional strategies to explore how innovative, remote, and community-driven solutions are transforming chronic care management—particularly for cardiometabolic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. Learn how health plans are leveraging proactive outreach, virtual engagement, and data-driven interventions to improve HEDIS scores, boost Star Ratings, and drive better long-term outcomes. Through real-world case studies and expert insights, we'll uncover scalable, cost-effective approaches that enhance care access, reduce avoidable hospitalizations, and deliver measurable impact for both members and plans.   Panelists:  Michael Harris, CEO, HealPros Tejaswita Karve, Ph.D. - Healthcare Quality and Innovation Leader, Stars Leader, Mass General Brigham Health Plan Mike Rapach, SVP Government Programs, President & CEO, CareFirst Community Health Plan Maryland Daniel Weaver, SVP Stars and Quality, Zing Health Bios: https://www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com/podcast-episodes/   This episode is sponsored by HealPros: HealPros helps health plans find and address missed care opportunities in member's homes, at events in their communities, and remotely. Our team specializes in helping polychronic members access the care they need, from anywhere. HealPros' Care Access Pros completed over 70,000 in-home visits in 2024 and is committed to engaging even more members in 2025 - including those that are hard-to-reach – as we work towards our vision of transforming millions of live each year. Our Care Connection Specialists make over 4,000,000 calls to members each year. With a sophisticated logistics operation, national footprint, and national network of providers, HealPros is available to work in all 50 states and the US Virgin Islands. For more information, visit www.healpros.com. Bright Spots in Healthcare is produced by Bright Spots Ventures   Bright Spots Ventures brings healthcare leaders together to share working solutions or "bright spots" to common challenges. We build valuable and meaningful relationships through our Bright Spots in Healthcare podcast, webinar series, leadership councils, customized peer events, and sales and go-to-market consulting. We believe that finding a bright spot and cloning it is the most effective strategy to improve healthcare in our lifetime.   Visit our website at www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com  

Check out these highlights from Day 2 of this year's awesome event!!! 00:30 - Ryan Palfrey, Product Manager at Emesent 12:12 - Pierangelo Rothenbuhler, CTO at Pix4D 26:20 - Mario Montagna, Navy Veteran, Survey Technician, Part 107 sUAS Pilot and Student of Geography, GIS, & Geomatics 44:10 - Montana Moore, GIS Analyst at Denver Regional Council of Governments 1:00:10 - Stuart Drahota, Virtual Building Leader and Josh Destefano, Innovation Leader at DPR Construction 1:19:24 - Jason Hayes, Market Manager 3D Laser Scanning Solutions at Trimble  

Marketers are betting big on AI—but are they playing a losing hand? 75% of leaders say AI is a key differentiator for their business, yet only 15% are confident they're investing in the right areas. In this episode of Content Disrupted, Skyword's Dan Baptiste sits down with HumanX Co-founder and CEO Stefan Weitz to uncover the massive gap between AI hype and real-world execution. They dive into the illusion of AI proficiency, the dangers of treating AI as a content machine rather than a strategic tool, and the key steps and mindset shift leaders must embrace to take meaningful advantage of AI. If you think you're leveraging AI correctly, this episode might make you think again. And don't miss: The next HumanX conference is coming up! Check out the details https://www.humanx.co/.

On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Ajay Menon, President and CEO of CSU STRATA, and former Dean of CSU's Agricultural Sciences and Business Schools.In this captivating discussion, Ajay walks us through his path from Marketing Faculty Member to Dean to his current role as Innovation Leader at STRATA, a non-profit supporting and serving the campuses and affiliates of the Colorado State University System through intellectual property management and technology transfer services; special project oversight; strategic real estate management and project development services; as well as operational management of regional, state, national, and international assets. As you might imagine, Ajay expertly touches on a broad swath of subjects in this interview, including:• challenges and opportunities in academic leadership• strategies for tech transfer and IP management• interdisciplinary collaboration and faculty incentives• tips on dealingLearn more about Ajay MenonComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com

Today's guest is Mahak Jhamb, Europe AI and Innovation Leader at Mercer. Understanding how businesses can effectively incorporate AI into their strategies is crucial and in this podcast, Mahak shares her perspectives on how AI can drive business transformation, drawing from her experiences at Mercer. Topics include: 0:00 Her evolving role from education, innovation, productivity & strategy 2:39 How secure AI enhances productivity, trust and efficiency 4:46 Focus on efficiency, new revenue and AI comfort 7:53 How AI centralizes content, enhances organization and reshapes roles 10:28 Having executive support and enthusiasm to drive AI adoption 12:18 Why data and benchmarking will define future organizational value 14:40 Key consulting skills focus on filtering vast data effectively

In today's episode, host Tyler Chisholm is joined by Business and Innovation Leader, KPMG High Growth Ventures at KPMG, Ian Macdonald, to discuss the evolving dynamics of Calgary's startup ecosystem, venture capital landscape, and the importance of retaining successful companies and reinvesting in the community.This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.We're on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyycLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yycYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyycWebsite: https://www.collisionsyyc.comThank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!Remember to subscribe and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that's amazing about Western Canada.We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast.Host links:Tyler's website: https://www.tylerchisholm.comTyler's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholmGuest links:Ian Macdonald's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-macdonaldKPMG Canada's Website: https://www.kpmg.com/ca/en/home.htmlKPMG Canada's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kpmg-canadaKPMG Canada's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/KPMG_CanadaCollisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

Magdalena is a Senior Director and Global InsurTech Innovation Leader at WTW's Insurance Consulting and Technology (ICT). She leads ICT's inorganic growth strategy as well as its interaction with the external insurtech ecosystem globally. She joined the firm as a Senior Economist at Watson Wyatt's Research and Innovation Center in 2005. She has 20+ years of experience in R&D and international strategy consulting and was WTW's Global Head of Research and Analytical Services. Magda holds a M.Sc. in math. Finance and a PhD in Quantitative Economics and Finance. She also holds a professional certificate on Innovation from the MIT Professional Education Program. For the past 10 years she has been solely focused on innovation and strategic consulting for the Insurance Industry, especially around digital transformation, advanced analytics, blockchain, emerging risks and #insurtech. She was among the first to publish and discuss blockchain in the context of insurance and has focused almost exclusively on helping the insurance industry to understand and deploy new technologies since 2014. She is a well-recognized thought leader in insurtech and the implications of new technologies for the risk transfer industry. She has been a prolific public speaker in the past 10 years and in the past couple of years alone, Magda has had over 100 public speaking engagements specific to insurtech and blockchain at various international conferences and summits. She has also published multiple articles, blogs, interviews and audio/visual media on the topic. She sees herself as a blockchain and technology governance crusader and devotes significant time to educational activities, ranging from workshops for executives to sessions at elementary schools and trainings to empower #womenintech. Her main areas of expertise include blockchain, technology and innovation, advanced analytics, MNC internationalization and innovation strategies, emerging markets, global governance, macroeconomic and socio-political risks.  Further, Magdalena has 14 years of teaching experience at European (Germany, UK) and Latin American universities. She also led many research projects for multilateral organizations on microinsurance, financial inclusion and innovation, including pre-2009 projects on alternative currencies. Highlights from the Show Note This episode is brought to you by The Future of Insurance thought leadership series, available globally from Amazon in print, Kindle and Audible audiobook. Follow the podcast at future-of-insurance.com/podcast for more details and other episodes. Music courtesy of Hyperbeat Music, available to stream or download on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music and more.

Please welcome Chris Baer to the Clocking Out podcast. Chris Baer is the founder of the Mandala Institute, an organization that helps leaders create humanistic and innovation culture in teams and companies. He is an expert on innovation strategy, engaging and growing talent through coaching, as well as design methodologies.Chris is also a co-founder of Sunstone Therapies, an early-stage medical company dedicated to alleviating emotional distress in patients through trial psychedelic therapies. Chris also played a key role in the creation of the Bill Richard's Center for Healing, a state of the art facility designed expressly for psychedelic therapy in the medical setting.Prior to Mandala and Sunstone, Chris served as Vice President of Global Leadership Development and Learning Experience at Marriott International overseeing talent and executive development. In other Marriott roles, Chris led customer experience initiatives encompassing brand and digital consumer product development. Contributions included brand creation (Moxy), brand revitalization (Marriott Hotels), and customer experience strategy and execution (the Ritz-Carlton), as well as the development of Marriott's enterprise innovation framework.Prior to Marriott, Chris led an international marketing firm, and consulted to Fortune 100's on digital strategy, product management and user experience.Formally trained as an industrial designer at RISD, Chris employs design methodologies to business challenges and has brought design thinking to executives and their product teams globally.Chris holds a leadership coaching certification from Georgetown University's Institute for Transformational Leadership (cohort 45), and coaches top executives seeking to bring forth transformation within themselves, their enterprises and beyond.An internationally acclaimed artist, Chris is also a contemporary abstract painter and creates works in glass and mixed media.Chris lives in Washington DC with his family.Visit: www.Mandala.InstituteConnect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cdbaer/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Mandala-Chris-Baer Follow Careerminds: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/careermindsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerminds/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareermindsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CareermindsVisit Raymond's website: https://www.raymondlee.co/Order Clocking Out: A Stress-Free Guide to Career Transitions: https://www.amazon.com/Clocking-Out-Stress-Free-Career-Transitions/dp/1586446541 Follow Raymond: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymondmlee/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raymondlee.coTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clockingoutpodX: http://twitter.com/hrentrepreneurYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@clockingoutwithraymondlee/videosBecome a guest on Clocking Out: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSTQmww_Gvld1zfLzTmS16PDfZvltFna7Gh6iSYehL-maUvA/viewform

I continue my conversation with Douglas Ferguson, an entrepreneur and human-centered technologist. He is the president of Voltage Control, a facilitation academy that develops leaders through various programs.In this part of the conversation, Douglas shares his story related to:Voltage Control: A facilitation academy focused on developing collaborative leaders.Facilitation skills: Valuable for individuals in various roles, not just facilitators.Community building: Emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and shared values.Entrepreneurial journey: Douglas's experiences in starting and growing Voltage Control.Leadership development: The importance of facilitation skills for effective leadership.And finally, he shares career tips for those aspiring to be facilitators.Douglas is an entrepreneur and human-centered technologist with over 26 years of experience. He is president of Voltage Control, a facilitation academy that develops leaders through certifications, workshops, and organizational coaching focused on facilitation mastery, innovation, and play. He has helped transform leaders, innovators, and creatives from Nike, U.S. SOCOM, Google, the Air Force, Gap, Tesla, MSU, Church & Dwight, Apple, Adobe, Dropbox, Fidelity, Vrbo, Liberty Mutual, Humana, and SAIC.Prior to Voltage Control, Douglas held CTO positions at numerous Austin startups, where he led product and engineering teams using agile, lean, and human-centered design principles. While CTO at Twyla, Douglas worked directly with Google Ventures running Design Sprints, and now brings this experience and process to companies everywhere.Douglas is currently active in the Austin startup community, where he serves on the board of several non-profits, mentors startups, and advises early-stage ventures.Douglas is a thought leader and often writes and talks about facilitation, leadership, collaboration, innovation, culture, meetings, and Design Sprints. He is also the author of four books: Magical Meetings, Beyond the Prototype, How to Remix Anything, and Start Within, He has been published in Forbes, Fast Company, Innovation Leader, and is a regular contributor to The Future Shapers. He publishes a weekly podcast called Facilitation Lab.When not facilitating or coaching facilitators, you might find Douglas patching up his Modular Synth, boxing, doing pilates, and taking photographs. He graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.Douglas may be contacted at::https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasferguson/

I am in conversation with Douglas Ferguson. Douglas is an entrepreneur and human-centered technologist. He is the president of Voltage Control, a facilitation academy that develops leaders through various programs.In this part of the conversation, Douglas shares his story related to:Douglas's journey: From individual contributor to leader, emphasizing the importance of understanding and empathy in building successful teams.Teamwork and collaboration: Discusses storytelling, creating a positive culture, and the challenges and opportunities of working with distributed and cross-cultural teams.Effective meeting practices: Highlights the value of rituals, storytelling, and focusing on generation and exploration.Douglas is an entrepreneur and human-centered technologist with over 26 years of experience. He is president of Voltage Control, a facilitation academy that develops leaders through certifications, workshops, and organizational coaching focused on facilitation mastery, innovation, and play. He has helped transform leaders, innovators, and creatives from Nike, U.S. SOCOM, Google, the Air Force, Gap, Tesla, MSU, Church & Dwight, Apple, Adobe, Dropbox, Fidelity, Vrbo, Liberty Mutual, Humana, and SAIC.Prior to Voltage Control, Douglas held CTO positions at numerous Austin startups, where he led product and engineering teams using agile, lean, and human-centered design principles. While CTO at Twyla, Douglas worked directly with Google Ventures running Design Sprints, and now brings this experience and process to companies everywhere.Douglas is currently active in the Austin startup community, where he serves on the board of several non-profits, mentors startups, and advises early-stage ventures.Douglas is a thought leader and often writes and talks about facilitation, leadership, collaboration, innovation, culture, meetings, and Design Sprints. He is also the author of four books: Magical Meetings, Beyond the Prototype, How to Remix Anything, and Start Within, He has been published in Forbes, Fast Company, Innovation Leader, and is a regular contributor to The Future Shapers. He publishes a weekly podcast called Facilitation Lab.When not facilitating or coaching facilitators, you might find Douglas patching up his Modular Synth, boxing, doing Pilates, and taking photographs. He graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.Douglas may be contacted at::https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasferguson/

Today's episode is a rewind of one of our favorite conversations with Karen Norheim, a second generation CEO of American Crane, a manufacturing company founded by her father. The show first aired in 2021.  Listen in as show host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa, talks with Karen about what fueled their succession story. Karen stepped into her new role with curiosity and tenacity to make things happen. She led the company to lean in on strategic growth and innovation and are seeing the benefits. As an update to the show, later in 2021, the family experienced the unexpected death of her father. Fortunately Karen and the company were well positioned.    Connect with Karen: https://www.karennorheim.com/ https://www.americancrane.com/ _______________________________________ Stop feeling like a prisoner of your own company, and start feeling a sense of freedom like when you first started your business. We'll show you how. Join the Endgame Entrepreneurship Masterclass at https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/course/. Get a 15% discount at checkout with code: successionstories15 _______________________________________

The COVID-19 pandemic has left a lasting impact on students, with many still grappling with significant learning losses and declining enrollment. As schools nationwide strive to help students recover, district leaders are increasingly turning to innovative school design to boost academic performance and foster student success. In a recent episode of the Better Learning Podcast, we explored this critical topic with a special focus on how the physical environment can play a pivotal role in reversing these trends. Melissa is the Partner for National Education and Innovation at PBK, the nation's largest K-12 architectural firm, with more than 16 years of expertise in the planning, design, and management of educational facilities across the country. PBK's impressive track record, with over 42 years of experience and 18,000 completed projects, positions Melissa as a leading voice in the industry. She brings a wealth of knowledge on how thoughtful school design can be leveraged to address the challenges schools are currently facing, including declining enrollment trends and the need for enhanced learning environments.   Takeaways: School design is increasingly being used as a tool to boost academic performance and student success. With 42 years of experience and 18,000 projects, PBK is at the forefront of addressing national educational challenges through innovative design. Students continue to struggle with learning loss and declining enrollment post-pandemic.   Melissa brings more than 17 years of specialized expertise in the planning, design, and management of educational facilities for both public and private institutions.  She is driven by a belief that all students should have equitable access to innovative indoor and outdoor learning environments.  With her role as the National Education and Innovation Leader, Melissa serves as a resource and advocate for research-based, student-centered, and purpose-driven learning environments.  In her career she has worked on a variety of projects ranging from the youngest learners in early childcare centers to advanced academics in career and technical high schools all while building meaningful, long-term relationships with clients.     Follow on Melissa Turnbaugh on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-turnbaugh-59b38835   Website: https://pbk.com/       Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com. Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Find out more about Kevin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstoller/. For more episodes of the Better Learning Podcast, visit https://www.betterlearningpodcast.com/     Episode 192 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.     For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/

In this episode of AI-volution: Redefining HR, Mercer AI Strategy & Innovation Leader, Adriana O'Kain, and Mercer HR Transformation Services Leader, Alex Zea, discuss the future of HR in the context of AI. They emphasize the need for HR to focus not only on tactical implementation but also on strategic thinking and the role of HR in caring for the human element in AI-driven teams. They highlight the importance of education, experimentation, and enablement in getting started with AI in HR. O'Kain and Zea also go over the value of innovation labs in driving change and embedding AI learnings. Finally, the two stress the need for a mindset shift and rethinking ways of working to fully leverage the potential of AI in HR. Takeaways: HR needs to focus on both tactical implementation and strategic thinking in the context of AI. Caring for the human element in AI-driven teams is crucial for HR. Education, experimentation, and enablement are key to getting started with AI in HR. Innovation labs can drive change and embed AI learnings in HR. A mindset shift and rethinking ways of working are necessary to fully leverage the potential of AI in HR.

Could a no-code, highly customizable Manufacturing Execution System (MES) be the game-changer the EMS industry needs? Join me for an insightful conversation with Matthias Andersson, the founder and CEO of MTEK Industry AB, as he shares the revolutionary features of their MBrain product. Mattias provides a behind-the-scenes look at the development journey of MBrain, detailing how it stands out in the crowded MES market with its rapid deployment capabilities. These are some of the features that led to MTEK being named a Global Leader in the MES space, and an Innovation Leader by ABI Research!We discuss the significant challenges faced by traditional MES systems and highlight a compelling case study where a customer achieved zero defect production within just 100 days, underlining MBrain's efficiency and impressive time-to-value.In another segment, we shine a light on the transformative potential of AI in manufacturing utilizing Microsoft's latest innovation, Microsoft Fabric, exploring how Fabric's data integration and analytical capabilities can impact manufacturing processes. We discuss the strategic alliance between Microsoft and MTEK, which promises mutual benefits and opportunities. As we trace the evolution from Industry 4.0 to today's AI-centric approaches, personal anecdotes from the Nokia days in the '90s illustrate the impressive advancements in the field. Tune in to understand how combining deep domain knowledge with AI expertise can drive meaningful digital transformation and process improvements in manufacturing.Like every episode of EMS@C-Level, this one was sponsored by global inspection leader Koh Young (https://www.kohyoung.com) and Adaptable Automation Specialist Launchpad.build (https://launchpad.build).You can see video versions of all of the EMS@C-Level pods on our YouTube playlist.

The spotlight on Generative AI (GenAI) is intense, dominating headlines and sparking novel experiments in many companies. Yet amidst the fervor, the technology's emergence raises critical questions. Do leaders truly understand its implications for their businesses? What investment and deployment frameworks should they be considering? Joining host Jeff Saviano is Roger Park, EY America's Innovation Leader, renowned for guiding companies through disruptive change emanating from digital technologies. Jeff and Roger explore the complexities of GenAI, examining its origins, identifying investment opportunities, and establishing the groundwork for effective deployment strategies. Whether you're a seasoned innovator or just dipping your toes into the world of emerging technologies, this episode promises to leave you inspired and equipped to embrace the future of GenAI.

In this 2024 WBL (Women Business Leaders) Series, Emily talks about her leadership journey from the point of view of a “mid careerist”.  Today she is leading innovation operations at Geisinger.  Her path to leadership was not a clear straight journey and she credits her prior diverse experience to giving her the confidence to lead […]

In this week's episode, host Jimmy Burroughes is joined by the founder of MileZero consultancy, Robyn Bolton. They explore the intricacies of innovation and leadership. Robyn shares her expertise in helping leaders navigate the complexities of innovation to drive growth and revenue confidently. She highlights the importance of challenging conventional instincts when it comes to innovation and suggests that doing the opposite can lead to remarkable outcomes. Robyn founded MileZero to combine the best theories and frameworks in the world with a relentlessly practical and collaborative approach so that my clients will quickly realize the potential of their businesses, get real results, and build the capabilities and confidence to continue innovating. Robyn's journey in the world of innovation spans beyond Mile Zero, encompassing roles at renowned companies like Procter & Gamble, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and Innosight (Clayton Christensen's innovation and strategy consulting firm). Reach out: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmbolton/ Website: https://www.milezero.io/ Episode Highlights: (0:00) Intro (1:00) Who is Robyn and diving deper into her expertise in innovation (4:14) Defining innovation as something new that creates value (7:38) The leadership paradox in innovation and the challenges leaders face (17:31) Overview of the Cynefin framework for understanding different contexts (26:14) The dangers of leading in a chaotic style and the importance of avoiding crisis mode (29:58) Robyn discusses the importance of innovation and challenges faced by leaders (30:29) Sources for staying updated on innovation, including LinkedIn and Innovation Leader (31:33) Robyn's key takeaway: Embrace counterintuitive instincts in innovation (32:17) Outro Follow and Subscribe to Jimmy Burroughes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmyburroughes/ Website: https://www.jimmyburroughes.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmybleadership/ ---------- Beat Burnout - Ignite Performance is now available to download. Get a copy now at: https://jimmyburroughes.mykajabi.com/book

Tim Draper, an American venture capital investor worth an estimated $1.2 billion, is renowned for founding various entities including Draper Fish Jurvetson, Draper University, and Draper Venture Network. His diversified investments encompass prominent names like Bitcoin, Coinbase, Tesla, and SpaceX, making him one of the wealthiest figures in the crypto and blockchain realm.

“Insights without actions are just fun facts.” But how do you ensure your insights translate into real-world impact?Generating insights without a practical application often limits their ability to leverage tangible results and meet business objectives. In this episode, Matt Thell, Global Strategy and Innovation Leader at General Mills, shares the key steps to turn insights into action through a structured process that involves analysis, communal knowledge, hierarchization and empathy. We also discuss:The i3 process to achieve innovationHow to differentiate problems from opportunities—and how it drastically changes the approach you should takeThe importance of building empathy inside the organization to create context-sensitive solutions

This week we welcome guest Combiz Abdolrahimi, a national security lawyer and Emerging Technology and Innovation Leader at Deloitte. We deep dive into today's critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and navigating the path forward to address the threat with systems that weren't originally designed with cybersecurity in mind. (Hint: don't approach 21st century cyber challenges with 20th century thinking) And he shares perspective from his time in government at the U.S. Departments of State, Treasury, and Commerce, among others, as well as insights across today's hot topic themes including ransomware, cryptocurrency regulations, international enforcement, and the criticality of information sharing and reporting requirements. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e265

When you hear “Gen-Z,” what are the first words or characteristics that come to mind? Perhaps it's a motley mix of terms like, TikTok, climate change, transparency, honesty, and social responsibility. Now, apply all of those qualities to a modern workforce. Generation Z is defined as anyone born between 1997 and 2012, putting the eldest of the group in their mid-twenties. They are the only generation to grow up blind to a world without the internet which has made them naturally more curious, direct, and technologically and data-savvy than generations prior. Hosts Melissa Howatson and Tom Seegmiller welcome Janine Moir, National Digital Assurance Leader and A&A Innovation Leader at Deloitte Canada to discuss qualities of the demographic that make them unique and ideal additions to today's workforce. Join us as we discuss: How Gen-Z is modernizing the workplaceLeadership keys to employee growth and retention Why management isn't for everyoneWhat consistently makes Deloitte one of the best places to workBest advice for leaders

When you hear “Gen-Z,” what are the first words or characteristics that come to mind? Perhaps it's a motley mix of terms like, TikTok, climate change, transparency, honesty, and social responsibility. Now, apply all of those qualities to a modern workforce. Generation Z is defined as anyone born between 1997 and 2012, putting the eldest of the group in their mid-twenties. They are the only generation to grow up blind to a world without the internet which has made them naturally more curious, direct, and technologically and data-savvy than generations prior. Hosts Melissa Howatson and Tom Seegmiller welcome Janine Moir, National Digital Assurance Leader and A&A Innovation Leader at Deloitte Canada to discuss qualities of the demographic that make them unique and ideal additions to today's workforce. Join us as we discuss: How Gen-Z is modernizing the workplaceLeadership keys to employee growth and retention Why management isn't for everyoneWhat consistently makes Deloitte one of the best places to workBest advice for leaders

Melissa Turnbaugh is a Partner at architecture firm PBK where she serves as National Education and Innovation Leader. She joins host Mike Palmer in a conversation about how architects approach designing K-12 learning spaces in a rapidly changing world, emphasizing the need for flexibility and personalization. Turnbaugh outlines emerging trends like outdoor classrooms along with integrating artificial intelligence and virtual reality technologies. She stresses designing schools to be learner-centric instead of teacher-centric, creating spaces tailored to neurodiversity and social-emotional needs. When asked about advice for education careers, Turnbaugh advocates being open to transformation and learning from outside perspectives. Throughout the conversation, she expresses gratitude for the challenging work educators do and seeks to support them through thoughtful design. Subscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more sharp takes on the future of learning.

Get ready for a transformative journey with our guest, Matt Mueller, a seasoned corporate innovator on a mission to equip changemakers with the essential tools for creating impactful change. Matt's expertise has positioned him as a columnist for Innovation Leader, a leading publication in the innovation space. In this episode, he unveils insights from his exploration of the intersection of innovation and mindfulness, a journey that spans the last three years and culminates in his groundbreaking book, "The Mindful Innovator."Key Takeaways:You will gain valuable strategies for identifying the real problems that need change in their lives and businesses. Contacts:FacebookLinkedInWebsite...Book a consultation with Dr. Tomi MitchellClick HERE to schedule a free 30-minute consultation if you'd like support to take the right step towards the great life you deserve.⭐Thank you for listening to our podcast! We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to give us a 5-star review. Your support helps us reach more listeners and continue to bring you high-quality content. Thank you!

Melissa Jacobs is the CEO and Lead Strategist at Crow & Pitcher, a company specializing in guiding mid-sized businesses through innovation, growth, and strategic reinvention without expanding their team or marketing budget. With over two decades of expertise in marketing, strategy, and innovation roles, she has a well-documented history of steering revenue enhancement for various brands. Her strategic approach has made her a vital partner for companies aiming to achieve transformational growth. Before establishing Crow & Pitcher LLC, Melissa held strategic and execution roles at Kimberly-Clark Corporation, a Fortune 500 consumer goods company. Notably, as the Brand Strategy and Innovation Leader for the Kleenex® brand, she was instrumental in developing a long-term strategy and innovation plan that resulted in a significant $400M sustainable category growth. In this episode… How does one harness the power of strategic focus to grow a business without adding more to their plate? Can the secret to doing more with less be as simple as a change in mindset and method? Melissa Jacobs, a seasoned strategist and entrepreneur, believes that the key to expansive growth in mid-sized businesses doesn't necessarily come from doing more, but rather from strategic prioritization and the disciplined elimination of the non-essential. Her transition from a structured corporate world to the helm of a growth-centric business hinged on leveraging these principles, turning challenges into opportunities for advancement. In this episode of the Financial Clarity podcast, host Hannah Smolinski and Melissa Jacobs, CEO and Lead Strategist at Crow & Pitcher, delve into the art of strategic growth. They unpack the essentials of doing more with less by focusing on key growth accelerators, utilizing the power of external consultants in objective analysis, and embracing the personal development journey that entrepreneurship entails.

In this episode, I chat the importance of collaboration between administration and tech specialists with Stephanie Balster and Laura Depp. We also do some food trivia in this episode. This conversation was recorded at the TCCA conference in Aldine, Texas. Stephanie and Laura bring a great vibe to the show and each come to the table with a specific perspective. Can you beat Stephanie and Laura in food trivia? Find out for yourself. Buen provecho!   Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQCZcyW4BkCFQ5P2BLK61xg   About Stephanie Stephanie Balster is an Innovation Leader for Castleberry Independent School District. She has been in education for the last nine years and has taught first - third grade. She graduated with a degree in Elementary Education and Exceptional Student Education from the University of West Florida. Stephanie is bringing her expertise in education and technology to the forefront, helping teachers integrate technology into their classrooms in meaningful and impactful ways. With a focus on engaging learners, building critical thinking skills, and fostering digital citizenship, Stephanie is dedicated to helping students thrive in the digital age.   Connect With Stephanie Stephanie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrsBalster   About Laura Laura Depp serves as the Campus Academic Leader at Castleberry Elementary. She has been in education for seventeen years. Laura taught in all grades kindergarten through fourth grade prior to becoming a math coach which eventually led her to her current position. She is passionate about making learning come alive for all students through hands-on learning experiences and student discourse. Laura holds her national STEM certification, as well as, her Master's in Educational Administration.

Innovation is arguably the holy grail for business success. It fuels new and increased market share, profits, and brand value. And, ultimately, it is the pathway to industry leadership and legacy. “Disruptive innovation” is a term coined by Harvard Business School professor, Clayton Christenson, in the 90's. It describes a process by which entrepreneurs break the low end or new market and create business models that are different from existing ones in those markets, thereby disrupting the status quo and, usually, driving change in the market sector and beyond.In this episode of Brand & New we will zoom in on the idea of disruptive innovation, what it means, how it translates into intellectual property, how brand professionals can support and even advance it, the right corporate culture to foster it, and what disruption may look like in the near future. We also look at these topics against the backdrop of recent and rapid developments in artificial intelligence. Our guest, Aoife McArdle, has a storied career in this space, exemplified with experiences at the forefront of many disruptive innovators, including at Airbnb, Apple, and Skype. A law and business development expert by training, Ms. McArdle is a strategic thinker who has been a key initiator and driver in the rapid growth of many startups and well-established companies. Ms. McArdle occupied prominent legal leadership roles in major international tech companies. This includes five years as European legal counsel at Apple, more than five years at Skype as their global head of commercial and regulatory affairs. As a founding leader of Airbnb's Experiences business, she led their business affairs unit and their work in the areas on social impact and diversity and inclusion. In this role, she initiated and led a 10-year global partnership deal with the International Olympic Committee, the largest such deal for the company. With her broad experience navigating complex regulatory and policy environments for companies expanding globally, Ms. McArdle has become a sought-after innovation and disruption expert.Brand & New is a production of the International Trademark AssociationHosted by Audrey Dauvet - Contribution of M. Halle & S. Lagedamond - Music by JD BeatsFOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT INTA.ORGTo go further: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aomcardle/Also of interest:https://hbr.org/2015/12/what-is-disruptive-innovation

PA Senator Dan Laughlin, Majority Policy Chair, held a public hearing "Pennsylvania as an Innovation Leader" at the Pittsburgh Technology Council Offices on September 15 to examine the significant innovation assets opportunity in Pennsylvania. It also examine how innovation industries are vitally important to regional and statewide economies. Senator Laughlin talked to the One Mic Stand about his thoughts on how Pennsylvania can be a better place for tech companies to grow and thrive and general takeaways from the hearing in general. The Senator has been conducting hearings across the state on a number of different industries in an effort to improve competitiveness and the overall business climate.

Here in mid-September, we are well into a new school year around the country. This is your friendly reminder to get ahead of any developing issues and schedule those IEP meetings now. Make those contacts with your school personnel in the spirit of collaboration and cooperation for the good of your student. The focus of this episode is on the design plan that goes into brand-new school campuses and the innovations that can be made to existing school spaces. Today's guest gives insights into the physical spaces that provide our kids of all abilities with the best indoor and outdoor learning environments. There are simple, economic solutions that any school can use to revamp and improve its campus. Join us!Melissa Turnbaugh is a partner at PBK, the largest educational architecture firm in the country. In her role as the National Education and Innovation Leader, Melissa looks carefully at where education has been, where it's going, and how to provide best practices research for school districts around what's best for students and teachers. Melissa helps us interpret what the law says about the physical learning environments for kids with disabilities and providing safe spaces that are best for productive learning. Show Highlights:How Melissa and PBK work with both aging infrastructure in older schools and designing new campusesWhat the considerations are in designing outdoor play spaces for everyone, including those with mobility challenges and sensory issuesWhy it's beneficial for kids to have places for them to touch and feel as they build their muscles in being creative and innovativeEconomical solutions for budget-strapped schools in maximizing outdoor spacesHow parents can help advocate for creative, inclusive spaces in schoolsLinks/Resources:Connect with Melissa and PBK: Website and EmailContact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center, and send us your questions for Nadia Bennett for a future episode: www.inclusiveeducationproject.org Thank you for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday.If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, then please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show.Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns:FacebookInstagram–We are doing videos on Instagram, so connect with us there and send us your questions!TwitterIEP websiteEmail us: admin@iepcalifornia.org

EPISODE SUMMARY:This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam is pleased to welcome Speaker, Strategist, Therapist, Innovation Leader and Podcast Host, Dr. Natanya Wachtel.Dr. Natanya Wachtel is an award-winning customer marketing expert with extensive experience growing and scaling B2B and D2C businesses leveraging behavioral science principles and emerging digital tools. For over 20 years, Dr. Wachtel has built effective go-to-market strategies and driven successful conversions and growth for the most significant brands in health and wellness, pharmaceutical and biotech, MedTech, and EdTech. She is the founder of New Solutions Network, a pioneering specialized consulting network of behavioral science marketing and healthcare tech experts focused on launching new products and building customer loyalty. Natanya is also the co-founder of evrmore, an Empathy AI™ - powered MedTech start-up. Additionally, she serves as Strategic Advisor to several wellness start-ups and is the Board Chair of Women Who Create, a mentor and scholarship program for women of color. For the past two decades, she has spent considerable time and energy building awareness and driving solutions for the growing mental health crisis, including the challenges and disparities in access to care, access to education for marginalized groups, and access to nutrition and fresh food. Most recently, she has launched a TV segment for self-care called Mindful Moments, and hosts the customer insights-driven podcast “Insights Out” on the Outcomes Rocket Network. Tune in and join the conversation as Sam and Natanya discuss about the future of work and technology. Please comment on our YouTube channel, Facebook Page, LinkedIn Page, and even our Twitter feed. Join in and ask your questions live! www.newsolutionsnetwork.comwww.natanyawachtel.comTune in for this enlightening conversation at TalkRadio.nycSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-conscious-consultant-hour8505/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to Impact Stories, a podcast by Tarkett, leading innovator in the flooring and sport surfaces industry. Join Jay Henry, Innovation Leader at Tarkett North America (Rock Springs, Georgia), and Elie Chapalain, Director of Innovation Programs (Paris), as we explore Tarkett's approach to innovation. Discover how Tarkett fosters creativity and forward-thinking, in the ever-evolving world of flooring and sport surfaces.  Let's embark on this exciting journey together!Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

On this episode, Mark Brigman, CEO at PARTNERNOMICS, and Brian Hattaway, Founder & Innovation Leader at IOLITE Solutions and Owner of ProCore Resource Group, discuss growing partnerships through integrations and building efficient partnership management systems to increase revenue. The discussion centers on reference architecture (what's needed to make partnerships work), partnering systems and concepts around the theory of partnerships. Mark and Brian go into detail about which systems should be the anchor point for partnership data and why. They also talk about the problem of CRMs not being built for partnership management, and why they don't work for partnership management when used out of the box. They dig under the API hood and discuss third-party tools which aren't capable of providing the nuanced information needed to efficiently manage integrations — essentially, it becomes a data modeling question: “Do we have the right data that we can exchange between these partners?” Mark and Brian chat about the difference between unidirectional and bidirectional APIs, and the advantage of bidirectional footing. Mark Brigman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbrigman/ PARTNERNOMICS - https://www.linkedin.com/company/partnernomics/ Brian Hattaway - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-hattaway-7850761/ IOLITE Solutions - https://www.linkedin.com/company/iolite-solutions/ ProCore Resource Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/procore-resource-group/ Thank you to our amazing podcast team at Content Allies. Want to launch your own B2B revenue-generating podcasts? Contact them at https://ContentAllies.com. #saas #software #cloud

Today Laura and Kevin are in NYC for LegalWeek 2023. They spoke with EY's Todd Marlin about winning a Leaders in Tech Law Award, the LegalWeek conference and the importance of being true to your brand. Todd is a Principal in the EY Forensic & Integrity Services practice and is the Global Forensic Technology and Innovation Leader. His main focus areas are forensic data analytics, cybersecurity, computer forensics, fraud detection, and electronic discovery. About LegalWeek: Legalweek is one week where thousands of legal professionals gather to network with their peers, dive deeper into their professional development, explore topics and strategies tailored specifically to their role, and gain the tools to get legal business done.Developed with input from ALM's legal editorial advisors and an advisory board of fifteen industry experts, this year's program will feature new session formats designed to provide a more engaging experience.Legalweek is the only place where you will gain the insights to tackle the changing legal landscape and learn actionable insights that will help legal leaders restructure, rebuild and reinvigorate today's law firms and legal departments.

with Ben Grimes, Todd Marlin, and Alan Gibson On today's episode Laura and Kevin speak with Ben, Todd, and Alan around all things LegalWeek 2023.About today's guests:Ben Grimes is Vice President for US Enterprise Commercial, Northeast Region. Ben is responsible for leading a sales professional community to help Microsoft's clients drive digital transformation & cloud adoption strategies through leveraging Microsoft's cloud portfolio.Todd Marlin is a Principal in the EY Forensic & Integrity Services practice and is the Global Forensic Technology and Innovation Leader. His main focus areas are forensic data analytics, cybersecurity, computer forensics, fraud detection, and electronic discovery.Alan Gibson is a business development executive in Forensic & Integrity Services. He helps organizations use data analytics and technology to manage legal, regulatory and reputational risks and make more effective compliance, legal and business decisions.About LegalWeek: Legalweek is one week where thousands of legal professionals gather to network with their peers, dive deeper into their professional development, explore topics and strategies tailored specifically to their role, and gain the tools to get legal business done.Developed with input from ALM's legal editorial advisors and an advisory board of fifteen industry experts, this year's program will feature new session formats designed to provide a more engaging experience.Legalweek is the only place where you will gain the insights to tackle the changing legal landscape and learn actionable insights that will help legal leaders restructure, rebuild and reinvigorate today's law firms and legal departments.Click here to learn more about Legal Week 2023

The Making Magic Creativity Podcast: Special Episode "How to be an Innovation Leader" with Gaia Grant. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shaun-jay/support Learn More About Gaia Grant: https://the-innovation-race.com/about/gaia-grant/ Dr Gaia Grant (Ph.D) has conducted breakthrough research looking at “What it means to be an ambidextrous innovation leader: Developing greater agility for sustainability in a rapidly changing world”, is the creator of ‘The Innovator's Profile' (iCLi) and ‘Polar Positioning' (PoP) profiling tools designed for navigating innovation leadership and culture.author of a number of books including: ‘The Innovation Race: How to change a culture to change the game', along with international bestseller ‘Who Killed Creativity?... And How Can We Get it Back? Researches how to create a culture that supports sustainable innovation and draws on data she's collected from multiple survey responses and interviews with global leaders. Corporate clients have included many market leading fortune 500 companiescurrently works at University of Sydney Business School, where she is a course designer & lecturer at the Work Integrated Learning Hub / Discipline of Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship and is an executive director of Tirian Consulting. She's also created a number of helpful books and courses for those wanting to go deeper... 7 books: including ‘The Innovation Race: How to change a culture to change the game', AND ‘Who Killed Creativity?... And How Can We Get it Back?‘ Profile measures ‘The Innovator's Profile' (iCLi) and ‘Polar Positioning' (PoP) model Coaching accreditation course for Ambidexter leadership / innovation Strategic Planning Collaborator Canvases – for leaders to self-lead Strategic planning, coaching, sustainable innovation within team. Over 20 corporate leadership programs based on gamified simulations and interactive experiences. K-12 schools total health curriculum for more than 25 million teachers and students in India. The core of her research and teaching tools – is about managing the tension a senior leadership team has when trying to innovate. (Sustainable innovation) . “What it means to be an ambidextrous innovation leader: Developing greater agility for sustainability in a rapidly changing world” How is it possible to deal with the challenges of constant change in order to innovate and thrive? SPONSORS: Interested in sponsoring the next episode? Email us at makingmagicpodcast@gmail.com and let's make it happen LISTEN TO THE SHOW ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagiconapple Spotify: http://bit.ly/makingmagicspotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagicgoogle --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shaun-jay/support

Nick's Services: Innovation & Creativity Since 2005, Nick Skillicorn has been helping companies around the world enhance their innovation capabilities, deliver their most strategically transformational projects, unlock the creativity of their people and execute their ideas more effectively to deliver more value from their ventures and innovation portfolio. He does this through his Consulting, Keynote Speeches, Project Management, Workshops and Sprints. Click here to find out how he can help you: https://www.improvides.com/  Episode Highlights: In today's episode of the Idea to Value podcast, we speak with Innovation Leader management team of Scott Kirsner (previously on the podcast here) and Alex Slawsby about the breaking new InnoLead report "Benchmarking Innovation Impact 2023". See the full episode at https://wp.me/p6pllj-1PQ  We cover the most important data on innovation teams, including the changes in appetite for different types of innovation projects based on the uncertainty in the coming 2023 economy. Topics covered in this episode: 00:04:00 - The target audience for the 2023 report is anyone involved in innovation in companies with 5,000+ employees 00:08:00 - The data the previous reports from 2018 and 2020 on what innovation portfolio mixes look like 00:13:30 - The 2023 data shows companies are less willing to invest in transformational innovation 00:18:00 - How different teams appear to define the ambition of innovation differently 00:22:45 - The top 10 challenges to innovation in companies 00:24:30 - CEOs are supporting innovation, but executive support seems to be decreasing 00:30:00 - The top 8 enablers of innovation success 00:33:45 - Innovation teams are choosing to work in a hybrid manner 00:41:00 - The trends with hiring and innovation team sizes 00:44:30 - How budgets for innovation teams are falling compared to previous years 00:47:15 - Not enough innovation leaders are acting like intrapreneurs 00:50:00 - This is the year where innovation teams either prove their value or experience pruning Links mentioned in this episode: Nick's summary of the 2023 data and report on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leaders-invest-less-transformational-innovation-due-fears-skillicorn/ The full report: https://www.innovationleader.com/research-reports/benchmarking-innovation-impact-2023/ Innolead website: https://www.innovationleader.com Bonus: This episode was made possible by our premium innovation and creativity training. Take your innovation and creativity capabilities to the next level by investing in yourself now, at https://www.ideatovalue.com/all-access-pass-insider-secrets/ * Subscribe on iTunes to the Idea to Value Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/idea-to-value-creativity-innovation/id1199964981?mt=2 * Subscribe on Spotify to the Idea to Value Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4x1kANUSv7UJoCJ8GavUrN  * Subscribe on Stitcher to the Idea to Value Podcast: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=129437&refid=stpr * Subscribe on Google Podcasts to the Idea to Value Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pZGVhdG92YWx1ZS5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw  Want to rapidly validate new ideas and innovative products and GROW your online business? These are the tools I actually use to run my online businesses (and you can too): * The best email management and campaigns system: ActiveCampaign (Free Trial) http://www.activecampaign.com/?_r=M17NLG2X  * Best value web hosting: BlueHost WordPress https://www.bluehost.com/track/nickskillicorn/ * Landing pages, Sales Pages and Lead collection: LeadPages (Free Trial) https://try.leadpages.com/nickskillicorn  * Sharing & List building: Sumo (Free) https://sumo.com/?src=partner_ideatovalue  * Payments, Shopping Cart, affiliate management and Upsell generator: ThriveCart https://improvides--checkout.thrivecart.com/thrivecart-standard-account/  * Video Webinars for sales: WebinarJam and Everwebinar ($1 Trial) https://nickskillicorn.krtra.com/t/lqOadnSLPTXc  * Membership for protecting content: Membermouse (Free Trial) http://affiliates.membermouse.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=735  * eLearning System for students: WP Courseware https://flyplugins.com/?fly=293  * Video Editing: Techsmith Camtasia https://techsmith.z6rjha.net/c/1385771/347799/5161  * Video Hosting: Vimeo:  https://share.vimeo.com/nickskillicorn  I have used all of the above products myself to build IdeatoValue and Improvides, which is why I can confidently recommend them. I may also receive affiliate payments for any business I bring to them using the links above. Copyright https://www.ideatovalue.com  

What's the key element often forgotten by leaders when driving innovation?   In the episode of the Creator Community, we meet innovation consultant and author Matt Mueller who shares his key principles for leading and driving change.   Broad acceptance of your idea both internally and externally is critical to making it happen.   Focusing on the root of the true problem rather than pushing your solution is just one of the key lessons of today's episode and one of the most important things leaders can do to drive true innovation and change.   Key Points Slowing down and thinking through the “why” of a problem will ultimately save time and iteration on the back end Build a better foundation before you build a tower SEATbelt analogy: Stop and think about the real problem, find your Emotional connection to the problem, Acknowledge the problem is real, Tell others your plan to chage   Author Bio From a young age Matt wondered what separated people who create change from everyone else. With 8 billion people in the world how can there be so few change makers?   Obsessed with this question, Matt grew into an energetic innovator focused on helping others create change. He is an innovation consultant working with some of the world's largest brands and is a columnist for Innovation Leader. Matt has long-term experience executing strategy and facilitating change and is passionate about sharing his insights with leaders across the globe, helping them transform company culture to meet their innovation needs more purposefully.   Matt also loves spending time on one of the many local gulf beaches of Florida reconnecting to what matters most, Family.

Our guest in this episode is Matt Mueller who has over 20 years of experience in the retail & consumer packaged goods industry and has always been fascinated with one question; Why? This fascination led him to a role in corporate innovation helping him to bring structure, clarity & deep insights to the forefront. Spending thousands of hours in the homes of customers and shopping alongside them,Matt has been able to unlock some of the biggest business challenges, creating great change for corporations to non-profits. Matt realized how difficult it was to innovate and used mindfulness to help better understand challenges and overcome obstacles. He is now a columnist for Innovation Leader, a top publishing company in the Innovation space, and is helping shed light on how others can innovate within their organizations. For the last 3 years, Matt has explored the intersection of Innovation & Mindfulness to help anyone create great change and has written a book called The Mindful Innovator. His book is due out in early 2023 and will provide anyone who wants to create change the tools they need to do it.In our conversation, Matt talked to me about:how we can simplify innovation through mindfulnessuncovering the real opportunitymotivating others through a seatbelt momentListen to the podcast to find out more

Description:  In today's episode, I talk to two amazing women leaders that are taking their industries to whole new heights! You will know Betty DeVita, Global C Suite leader, board director, and fintech advisor, and Melissa Kivett, Managing Director, Head of Prudential's Enterprise Strategic Relationship Management. They share powerful stories of transformation detailing how they became the highly respected, recognized, and rewarded leaders that they are today. Melissa and Betty share a lot of similarities in their quest for success. Both have had challenges in their childhood that have significantly contributed to how they see and handle circumstances that come their way. They have gathered skills, networked, and faced any endeavor with great resilience. They are firm believers that opportunities come and go, and when people take the risk to provide you a platform, (to be heard, seen, and speak your truth) you need to take the path, re-define the trajectory of what is possible for you, and become the leader you are meant to be. Over the years, Betty & Melissa have brought companies to new directions because of their never-ending quest for growth, creativity, and positive impact. Their curiosity and courage to try new ideas has truly gained the respect and trust of prestigious industry leaders, organizations, and colleagues. In this episode, they share their experience with gender-bias and their commitment to creating gender-equal workplaces that thrive and break through male-dominant corporate cultures. Tune in to learn more Guest Bio: Betty DeVita Betty joined Finconecta in May 2019 as a member of the board, and Chief Business Officer.  She is the founding CEO of BetdevSolutions, a fintech advisory practice working with early-stage and emerging companies on: strategy, value creation, partnerships, and the path to global scaling using her experience as a global executive in digital transformation and consumer financial services/payments.  She served as Chief Commercial Officer of Digital Payments & Labs, MasterCard.  In this global role, she was responsible for:  Commercializing MasterCard Labs Digital order payments platform  IoT commerce platform.   Before this role, she served as the President of MasterCard, Canada, supervising all aspects of the company's enterprise.    Before joining MasterCard, she held various positions with Citi, in their global consumer franchise from 1982 to 2010.  She left Citi as the Chair/CEO for Citibank Canada Inc. where she led the franchise across all lines of business.  Her geographic scope for Citi included Latin America, the U.S., and Asia.  Betty was inducted into the Women's Executive Network Hall of Fame as one of Canada's Most Powerful Women.  She earned the Institute of Corporate Directors certification from the University of Toronto and has served on multiple boards: Banco Popular (Nasdaq: BPOP) Tech & Comp committees, 2021  Home Capital (TSX: HCG) Audit and Tech committees, 2021  Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: TAP) from May 2016 - May 2020.  She is a passionate advocate and proponent of women's leadership and development. She is a connector of people and ideas.  Email: bkdglobalgal@gmail.com           betdevsolutions@gmail.com  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bettydevita Website: https://finconecta.com twitter: @bettykdevita  Melissa Kivett Melissa Kivett is the Managing Director, Head of Prudential's Enterprise Strategic Relationship Management. She is responsible for strategically catalyzing and deepening relationships with Prudential's most valued partners and industry associations. She is an Executive Board Member of the Insured Retirement Institute, the leading financial services trade association for the retirement income industry, and Secretary of the Board and member of the Operating Committee for the Alliance for Lifetime Income.  Previously, Melissa held multiple leadership roles at Prudential, most recently as Chief Customer Experience & Marketing Officer of Individual Solutions Group. In a prior role as Chief Strategy Officer of Annuities, she led customer-focused digital transformation and redefined the skills and capabilities of the strategy, marketing, customer experience, communications, operations, and business intelligence teams. These efforts resulted in double-digit increases in business growth and team engagement. Prior to joining Prudential, Melissa held diverse global roles at several Fortune 500 financial services companies, including head of strategy, business development, marketing, innovation, and investor relations.  Her experience includes taking a Fortune 500 company public (second largest IPO that year next to Google) and leading investor relations during the 2008 financial crisis and SEC investigation. She also launched a global financial services brand, digitized a marketing organization, strategically reimagined a business portfolio for growth, and upskilled small and large 200+ multi-disciplinary teams. A published innovator, Melissa's work has been recognized by Innovation Leader magazine and the Corporate Executive Board. The Insurance Advisory Board recognized her accomplishment to build a strategic investor relations function as an industry best practice. Institutional Investor magazine named her work as one of the most shareholder-friendly teams in the financial services sector.  Kivett received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Massachusetts and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School. She serves as a coach with the 92nd Street Y for Women in Power and is a member of the Financial Women's Association and Columbia Women in Business. Previously, Melissa served on the Board of Directors for Assurant's European Operations, the Advisory Council for the Investor Relations Roundtable, and the New York Stock Exchange Advisory Group. Life insurance and annuities issued by The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ, and its affiliates. Variable annuities are distributed by Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc. Variable universal life insurance policies are offered through Pruco Securities, LLC. All are Prudential Financial companies, and each is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Prudential Annuities is a business of Prudential Financial, Inc. © 2019 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. Prudential Annuities, Prudential, the Prudential logo, the Rock symbol, and Bring Your Challenges are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.   Email: kivettms@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissakivett/  Twitter: @MelissaKivett Belinda's Bio:  Belinda Pruyne is a sought-after Leadership Advisor, Coach, Consultant and Keynote speaker. She is a leading authority in guiding global executives, professionals and small business owners to become today's highly respected leaders. She gained a wealth of expertise in the client services industry as Executive Vice President, Global Director of Creative Management at Grey Advertising, managing 500 people around the globe. With over 25+ years of leadership development experience, she brings industry-wide recognition to the executives and companies she works with. Whether a startup, turnaround, acquisition, or global corporation, executives and companies continue to turn to Pruyne for strategic and impactful solutions in a rapidly shifting economy and marketplace.    Website: Belindapruyne.com Email Address: hello@belindapruyne.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindapruyne  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NotableLeadersNetwork.BelindaPruyne/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/belindapruyne?lang=en  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belindapruyne/   

This is a first, I sit down with co-authors Jeni Long & Salleé Clark also known as Jenallee!! We discuss their Microsoft Teams Playbook.Jeni LongJeni is an Innovation Leader with Castleberry ISD. She has served in education for 24 years as a 6th grade Math Teacher, 7-12 ELA Curriculum Specialist, Technology Integration Specialist and as a Science Curriculum Specialist.Sallee' ClarkSallee is an Innovation Leader with Castleberry ISD. She has served in education for 17 years as a Pre-K General education and Special education teacher, Elementary Librarian, District Librarian, and as an Instructional Technologist.Find them here: https://thejenalleeshow.com/https://twitter.com/jlo731https://twitter.com/SalleeClarkhttps://twitter.com/Jenallee1

My guest today is Bobby Gruenewald. He is a Pastor and Innovation Leader at Life.Church, a multisite church based in Oklahoma. He is also the founder of the YouVersion Bible App and a former entrepreneur, making and selling two multi-million dollar online companies. 5:47 – Bobby 101 His focus is stewarding YouVersion. His background is eclectic, and he started as a Christian rapper in high school. He also studied finance. 9:01 – Writing rap songs Bobby wrote a rap song, and it resonated. He went around the country and had albums of rap songs and concerts. 11:20 – Car dealership In college, Bobby worked at a car dealership and was bored, so he listened in to people's conversations. He offered to build a website for the company, even though he didn't know how. 16:47 – Trying new things Bobby is not afraid to try things and admit when they fail, because that's part of the process. But he always wants to learn from failures. 25:07 – Why YouVersion? Why did Bobby name the Bible app YouVersion? It was the best name he came up with one day. He wanted his app to relate to people and their lives. 33:18 – Bible app and Covid Bible app reading increased during Covid. People were searching “fear” and “anxiety” in the app. It's become a commonplace assumption that people don't read the Bible anymore, but that's not true. 39:50 – Bible app for kids It's s important for kids to gain an understanding of the Bible, and the kids app makes it fun and interactive. 56:00 – Growing his team Bobby is aggressively trying to grow his team. They have 115 full-time people who work on it with 30 open positions. 58:25 – Get to know you Guilty pleasure? Skinny Cow ice cream bars Best concert he has attended? Hillsong conference in Australia FEATURED QUOTES The Bible is still the most read book, the most engaged book, the most purchased book of all books. There wasn't anything around me that really modeled an entrepreneur, so I never really thought about it as a career path. I had an investor before I even had an idea We're not afraid to try things and admit that they fail. ABOUT BOBBY: Bobby Gruenewald is the founder of the YouVersion Bible App, the number one installed Bible app. He also serves as Pastor, Innovation Leader at Life.Church. As one of the leading voices in the Church on innovation and the use of technology, Gruenewald has been featured in The New York Times, TechCrunch, CNN, and more. Prior to joining the Life.Church team in 2001, he started and sold two technology companies as well as served in advisory capacities for various startups and venture capital funds. Gruenewald and his wife, Melissa, live in Edmond, Oklahoma with their four children. CONNECT:  http://www.youversion.com https://www.instagram.com/bobbygwald/ https://www.facebook.com/bobbygwald https://twitter.com/bobbygwald Thank you to our partner of the show! Are you looking to clean up your household cleaning products this year? MamaSuds would like to help! The best way is to simply start with one product. Every time you run out of a specific cleaning product, replace it with a non-toxic one. Another tip, purchase a product that has multiple uses. The MamaSuds Collection has many multiple use products (castile soap or the toilet bombs are just a few!). Their blog has lots of great tips and a castile soap recipe that you can print and make a lot of your own effective cleaners! Give them a try at www.mamasuds.com and don't forget to use the coupon code MOLLY for 15% off your order!

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UjsxM2zHvyg This Week's Guest is Innovation Leader, Bruno Pešec Bruno Pešec helps business leaders innovate profitably. He is one of the rare innovators who can claim that he has worked on a regulation-defying freight train and an award-winning board game for teaching entrepreneurship and innovation. With ten years of experience in […]

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UjsxM2zHvyg This Week's Guest is Innovation Leader, Bruno Pešec Bruno Pešec helps business leaders innovate profitably. He is one of the rare innovators who can claim that he has worked on a regulation-defying freight train and an award-winning board game for teaching entrepreneurship and innovation. With ten years of experience in different industries—including defence, manufacturing, education, entertainment, and financial services—he has delivered projects that had positive impact on GDP of several countries, succeeded and failed inventing and innovating, and overcame a number of problems and challenges with no obvious solutions. In addition to his corporate experience with brands like DNV, DNB, and Kongsberg Group, Bruno is deeply involved with the global entrepreneurial community. He co-founded Norwegian Lean Startup Circle, Norway's largest Lean Startup community, and Founder Institute Norway, the world's premier idea-stage accelerator and startup launch program. He often serves as a mentor and judge at various accelerators, incubators, and events across the globe. His academic credentials include a master's degree with distinction in industrial engineering and management, specialisation in production and quality engineering, and advanced management diploma with specialisation in strategy and innovation. He has also been trained by Toyota in corporate value creation and innovation. Bruno is currently undertaking a doctorate in organisational change, with a peculiar focus on the issues with innovation in large enterprises. He has been a passionate practitioner of martial arts since 1997, having trained karate, wrestling, and muay thai. In 2008 he joined Genbukan World Ninpo Bugei Federation and Kokusai Jujutsu Renmei Federation, traditional martial arts systems focused on the self-defence of the spirit, body, and mind. He currently holds the title dojo-cho (school owner and teacher). Grandmaster has named his dojo (school) Konpeki, meaning the deep dark blue, such as the colour of strong blue sky of summer sunshine. Bruno resides in Oslo, Norway, with the love of his life, Tamara. https://www.pesec.no/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/pesec https://twitter.com/brunopesec More Data Leadership: Data Leadership Training – https://DataLeadershipTraining.com Subscribe to Our Newsletter – http://eepurl.com/gv49Yr Follow Anthony Algmin on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyjalgmin Make an impact with a review on Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/data-leadership-lessons/id1505108710z

When you hear people use the phrase "It's a hits-driven business," they're usually talking about venture capital, TV production, videogames, or pop music—all industries where you don't make much money unless you come up with at least one (and  preferably a string of) massively popular products. But you know what's another hits-driven business? Drug development. This week, we present the fourth and final episode in the Persistent Innovators miniseries, originally produced for InnoLead's Innovation Answered podcast and republished here for Soonish listeners. It's all about the giant Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis, maker of more than a dozen blockbuster drugs like Cosentyx for psoriasis, Entresto for heart failure, and Gilenya for multiple sclerosis. Because companies lose patent protection on their old drugs after 17 years, they must constantly refill their pipeline of new drugs—and Novartis has done that by placing a huge bet on the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR), its 2,000-person R&D lab based in Soonish's hometown of Cambridge, MA. In this episode you'll meet Tom Hughes, a biotech entrepreneur and former Novartis executive who helped to set up NIBR in the early 2000s, as well as NIBR's current president, Jay Bradner. They explain why the decision to build NIBR was initially controversial even inside Novartis, and how the labs are structured today to take big but manageable risks and ensure that the company can capitalize on biology's growing understanding of the molecular and genetic underpinnings of disease."I find from the top down, our chairman to our CEO, to every commercial leader, there is a tolerance and an appetite for bravery in drug discovery that is really refreshing and honestly very empowering," Bradner says of Novartis. "If you looked at the type of programs in our portfolio, they're not for the faint of heart. And this is for a very specific reason. We worry that if we don't try to [do it] well, then who will?""What Makes Novartis a Persistent Innovator?" was first published by Innovation Answered on February 28, 2022. You can hear the entire miniseries at innovationleader.com or in your podcast player of choice.Logo photo by Sangharsh Lohakare on UnsplashFull transcript available at http://www.soonishpodcast.org/505-novartis

LEGO is so omnipresent in today's culture—through its stores, its theme parks, its movies, and of course its construction kits—that it's hard to imagine a world not strewn with billions of colorful plastic LEGO bricks. Yet less than two decades ago, in 2003, the company came close to extinction, thanks to a frenetic bout of new-product introductions that left out LEGO's core customers: the kids and adults who just love to build stuff with bricks. In today's episode of Soonish, hear how the family-owned company behind the LEGO “system of play” recovered from this near-death experience and reconnected with fans to become the world's most valuable toy brand.This episode comes to you courtesy of InnoLead, where I'm guest-producing and guest-hosting a four-episode podcast miniseries called “The Persistent Innovators.” This is Episode 3: “What Makes LEGO a Persistent Innovator?” The driving question of the miniseries is how big, established companies can defy historical trends and come up with the hit products needed to keep them on top of their industries, decade after decade. But it turns out LEGO's crisis, which played out between 1994 and 2003 or so, wasn't really a lack of innovation—it was an excess of it. To find out what happened, I spoke with Bill Breen, a business journalist who co-wrote the best book about LEGO's turnaround, and former LEGO executives Robert Rasmussen and David Gram. They explain how the company lost sight of its core mission—encouraging learning and exploration through the “hard fun” of building with LEGO bricks—and how it clawed its way back to success through a careful combination of creativity and discipline. "What Makes LEGO a Persistent Innovator?" was first published by Innovation Answered on Febuary 14, 2022. You can hear the entire miniseries at innovationleader.com or in your podcast player of choice.LEGO image by Ivan Diaz on Unsplash