Podcasts about innovation meets leadership

How can you remove emotion from investing — and make decisions backed purely by data?In this episode of Innovation Meets Leadership, Natalie Born sits down with Andrew Einhorn, CEO and Co-founder of Level Fields, an AI-driven fintech platform that analyzes real-world events to uncover investment opportunities. With a career that began in epidemiology and transitioned into defense consulting and software, Andrew shares how his fascination with data and pattern recognition led him to create tools that help everyday investors make informed decisions. He discusses how global events shape financial markets, how to identify reliable investment signals, and why emotional detachment—paired with the right data—can lead to better results.[00:01 - 05:00] | How an Epidemiologist Built a Fintech ToolHow studying environmental contamination led to software developmentThe importance of following data rather than gut feelingsWhy building software unlocked a creative and scalable way to solve problems[05:01 - 10:49] | Why Past Pandemics Helped Predict the COVID ReboundThe importance of recognizing patterns in government and market responsesHow comparing Zika and swine flu informed COVID analysisWhy emotion-free analysis led to accurate predictions while others panicked[10:50 - 15:34] | How AI Detects Market-Moving EventsThe importance of CEO changes, lawsuits, and product failures as stock indicatorsHow AI tools reduce noise and increase clarity for investorsWhy consistent events provide more reliable signals than black swan moments[15:35 - 21:16] | The Importance of Ignoring Headlines and Watching BehaviorWhy dividend increases and stock buybacks signal strengthThe importance of ignoring negative media narratives in favor of dataHow analyzing company behavior reveals internal confidence long before analysts notice[21:17 - 26:04] | How to Invest Like an Insider Without Being OneHow billionaires entering a company often triggers a turnaroundThe importance of watching early moves like executive changes and layoffsWhy Salesforce's rebound shows the power of understanding corporate playbooksQuotes:“The market reacts to events, not opinions. Patterns repeat if you know where to look.” — Andrew Einhorn“The same events happen again and again—and the market reacts the same way. The data proves it.” - Andrew EinhornConnect with Andrew:LinkeIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/einhornLEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes.Check Natalie's new book, SET IT ON FIRE: The Art of Innovation, available now at setitonfire.coThese are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube.Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something!

Are you building a personal brand that attracts opportunities, or are you hiding behind your title on LinkedIn? In this episode of Innovation Meets Leadership, Natalie speaks with branding expert and serial entrepreneur Brandon Lee about the power of reputation in driving business success. Brandon shares insights from his decades of experience in personal branding, content marketing, and sales. He challenges leaders to step out of obscurity, leverage platforms like LinkedIn effectively, and build meaningful connections that create revenue opportunities. [00:01 - 07:26] From Employee to Entrepreneur Brandon's journey from being an unsatisfied employee to launching multiple businesses The excitement of startup culture and embracing uncertainty Learning the power of personal branding before it had a name [07:27 - 14:38] The LinkedIn Networking Mistake Most People Make Why people treat LinkedIn differently than in-person networking events The dangers of “pitch-slapping” connections How traditional sales tactics are failing in a digital-first world [14:39 - 21:53] Relationship-First Selling in a Digital World Why personal branding is essential for sales and leadership How posting valuable content creates trust before a sales conversation The power of authenticity in networking [21:54 - 28:30] Why CEOs Need to Show Up on LinkedIn The impact of a CEO's presence on business growth How executives can effectively use LinkedIn without feeling overwhelmed Lessons from iconic leaders like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk [28:31 - 33:47] Practical Steps to Overcome Posting Fear How to ease into content creation without overthinking The benefits of live shows and podcasts for thought leadership Why consistency is more important than perfection Quotes: "Everything for me has always been relationship first, business second." - Brandon Lee "You only fist bump people you have a connection with, but you'll shake hands with anybody." - Brandon Lee Connect with Brandon: Website: https://getfistbumps.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonleedigital LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes. Check Natalie's new book, SET IT ON FIRE: The Art of Innovation, available now at setitonfire.co These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something!

What does it take to lead innovation at one of America's fastest-growing dessert brands, rotating an entirely new menu weekly across 1,200+ locations? In this illuminating episode of Innovation Meets Leadership, host Natalie Born sits down with Grace Chadwick, COO of Crumbl. Grace shares her fascinating journey from technology consulting to leading major food industry brands, ultimately landing at the helm of Crumbl. She reveals the complex operational challenges behind Crumbl's weekly rotating menu, the role of technology in scaling innovation, and how the company's mission to bring friends and family together drives every decision. The conversation offers valuable insights into balancing rapid innovation with operational excellence while maintaining a culture that thrives on constant change. [00:01 - 5:00] From Tech to Treats: An Unexpected Journey Transitioned from technology consulting to food industry through Burger King Found passion in seeing entire business cycle play out in single day Embraced continuous learning and new challenges [05:01 - 10:26] The Art of Weekly Innovation at Scale Manages rotating menu across 1,200+ locations weekly Implements precise training systems for consistent execution Balances innovation with operational complexity [10:27 - 15:45] Technology as the Innovation Backbone Built proprietary POS system from ground up Leverages tech for seamless menu rotation and training Applies AB testing principles to product development [15:46 - 21:17] Evolution Beyond Cookies Expanding from Crumbl Cookies to simply "Crumbl" Partnering with celebrities like Jimmy Fallon Focusing on creating meaningful moments for customers [21:18 - 27:50] Leadership in a Fast-Paced Innovation Culture Cultivating adaptable team members who thrive on change Balancing relationships with results Emphasizing action as the key to innovation Quotes: "It's all about the people that you have and the actions that you take every day to ensure that your people know how much you care about them." - Grace Chadwick "With innovation, you won't know anything until you try. It is all about the action..." - Grace Chadwick Connect with Grace: Website: https://crumblcookies.com/index.html LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracielachadwick LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes. Check Natalie's new book, SET IT ON FIRE: The Art of Innovation, available now at setitonfire.co These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something!

How can leaders foster innovation even in challenging economic times? In this illuminating episode of the Innovation Meets Leadership podcast, host Natalie Born sits down with Robyn Bolton, founder and chief navigator at MileZero. Bolton shares insights from her extensive experience at companies like P&G and BCG, offering practical advice on structuring innovation within organizations and empowering employees to contribute meaningfully. The conversation touches on the importance of leadership in driving innovation, strategies for maintaining innovation during economic downturns, and the delicate balance between operational excellence and breakthrough thinking. Robyn M. Bolton is the founder and Chief Navigator of MileZero, a consultancy dedicated to helping medium and large companies drive revenue growth through innovation. With a rich background spanning Procter & Gamble, Boston Consulting Group, and Innosight, Bolton brings a unique blend of expertise to her clients. Her approach emphasizes flexibility, focus, humility, and humor, combining proven frameworks with practical, collaborative strategies. Bolton's mission is to unlock business potential, deliver tangible results, and build lasting innovation capabilities within organizations, all while maintaining high standards of work and a commitment to impactful involvement. [00:00:00 - 00:05:59] The Innovation Imperative: Navigating Corporate Challenges 1. Innovation is often a leadership problem, not an idea problem. 2. Short-term incentives can hinder long-term innovation efforts. 3. Brave leaders are needed to invest in innovation for future viability. [00:06:00 - 00:10:59] Weathering the Storm: Innovation During Economic Uncertainty 1. Economic downturns can be opportunities to double down on innovation. 2. Focus on innovations that align with current strategies and priorities. 3. Engaging in innovation can boost team morale during challenging times. [00:11:00 - 00:15:59] Ownership and Integration: Making Innovation Work 1. Different types of innovation require different ownership models. 2. Bridging the gap between innovation teams and core business is crucial. 3. CEO ownership of innovation is vital for organizational buy-in. [00:16:00 - 00:20:59] From Ideation to Implementation: Structuring Innovation Processes 1. Provide a focus for innovation efforts tied to organizational strategy. 2. Require detailed rationales and plans for innovative ideas. 3. Always provide specific feedback on submitted ideas to encourage improvement. [00:21:00 - 00:25:00] Looking Ahead: The Future of Corporate Innovation 1. Economic pressures may spark a renewed focus on innovation. 2. Leadership behaviors and organizational culture are critical for innovation success. 3. Encourage creative thinking balanced with critical analysis to unlock potential. Quotes: "Innovation is I always think of it as a means to an end and when you're in a company and you're innovating, that end has been defined by the company of, you know, what are its short term and long term goals." - Robyn Bolton "Be brave. When you make mistakes, admit it, because that actually gives your team a lot of courage and comfort to make mistakes themselves." - Robyn Bolton Connect with Robyn:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmbolton/ Website: https://www.milezero.io/about/ LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes. Check Natalie's new book, SET IT ON FIRE: The Art of Innovation, available now at setitonfire.co These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/support

How can organizations create a security-minded culture where every employee feels responsible for protecting against cyber threats? In this episode of the Innovation Meets Leadership podcast, host Natalie Born sits down with cybersecurity expert Yosef Beck to explore the ever-evolving landscape of digital security. With over a decade of experience consulting for more than 70 clients and a background in hospitality cybersecurity, Beck shares valuable insights on protecting individuals and organizations from cyber threats. The conversation delves into recent headlines, practical tips for safeguarding against attacks, and the anatomy of a hack. Beck also discusses emerging innovations in cybersecurity and the challenges posed by new technologies like quantum computing and AI. Yosef brings a balanced and informed perspective to managing risk, considering both global and local operations and compliance requirements. He enjoys explaining complex technical concepts in simple language to help companies understand and prepare for responding to cybersecurity events. [00:00:00 - 00:07:00] From Tech to Security: Yosef Beck's Cybersecurity Journey 1. Beck's career path included internships with a three-letter agency and various security-related roles in consulting. 2. He transitioned from business management consulting to specialized cybersecurity roles at IHG. 3. Recent headlines include the development of a national data privacy law in the U.S. and a class action against Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. [00:07:00 - 00:13:00] Cybersecurity 101: Protecting Yourself and Your Organization 1. Stay on top of patching for all devices, including IoT devices at home. 2. Only connect devices to the internet when necessary to reduce vulnerabilities. 3. Use ad blockers to minimize exposure to potential threats through malicious ads. [00:13:00 - 00:18:00] Anatomy of a Hack: Understanding the Attacker's Playbook 1. The process typically involves seven steps: reconnaissance, weaponization, delivery, exploitation, installation, command and control, and actions on objectives. 2. Security teams aim to make each step as difficult as possible for attackers. 3. The time to identify and contain breaches has decreased over the years, but attackers have adapted their strategies accordingly. [00:18:00 - 00:21:00] The Dark Web Menu: Putting a Price on Personal Data 1. Personal information is being sold on the dark web, with prices varying for different types of data. 2. The need for stronger data privacy controls is emphasized to protect personal information. 3. Companies collecting data should prioritize protecting it, not just using it for profit. [00:21:00 - 00:23:00] The Future of Cybersecurity: Innovations and Challenges 1. Post-quantum cryptography is becoming crucial to ensure long-term data protection. 2. Public cloud and SaaS security are evolving, with a shift in responsibility between providers and users. 3. Generative AI presents both opportunities and challenges for cybersecurity professionals. Quotes: "Security is not security's job. Security is the company, the organization's job. You need to have everybody bought into a security mindset." - Yosef Beck Connect With Yosef: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yosefbeck/ LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes. Check Natalie's new book, SET IT ON FIRE: The Art of Innovation, available now at setitonfire.co These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/support

In this episode of the Value Creators Podcast, Hunter Hastings, an economist and corporate marketing professional, is interviewed by Natalie Born, host of the Innovation Meets Leadership Podcast. Imagine a future where your organization works backward from a detailed vision of how customers will interact with your products and services. This is a concept Hunter Hastings passionately discussed on the podcast. He advocates for a mental shift in organizations to focus on the flow of information from the customer, leading to effective marketplace tests and implementations. Hastings reflects on the historical shift from customer-centric entrepreneurship to bureaucracy and financialization, emphasizing the need for organizational innovation to remove barriers. The conversation explores the importance of empathy, understanding customer needs, and the potential for flatter organizational structures to accelerate innovation. Resources: Connect with Hunter Hastings on LinkedInConnect with Natalie Born on LinkedInValuecreators.comHunter Hasting's blogInnovation Meets Leadership PodcastShow Notes:0:00 | Intro02:03 | Hunter Hastings Professional Background04:50 | Procter and Gamble's Customer-Centric Approach08:58 | Removing Barriers to Innovation: Mental Model11:47 | Fundaments of Innovation: Self-Management15:20 | Morning Star's Self-Management Model18:01 | Imagining the Future for Implementation20:39 | Vision and Customer-Centric Innovation22:45 | Example: The Blackberry and Customer Frustration24:57 | Tension Between Customer Knowledge and Innovation26:44 | Empathy and Interaction in Entrepreneurship28:52 | Wrap-Up 

How can mastering banking fundamentals transform the trajectory of your small to mid-sized business? In this enlightening episode of the Innovation Meets Leadership podcast, host Natalie Born is joined by Mary Beth Coke, District Director for Regions Bank, covering Georgia and the Carolinas. Mary Beth shares her extensive background in banking and discusses the critical role that financial strategies play in supporting entrepreneurs and business owners. From starting out to planning for future growth or an exit strategy, Mary Beth provides a masterclass in leveraging banking resources to propel business success. Her insights offer a roadmap for navigating the complex financial landscape that every business owner faces, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right banking partner. Mary Beth Coke, District Director for Regions Bank in GA/Carolinas since 2023, previously led Middle Market Banking at Truist. Her extensive experience spans various industries and leveraged finance. A Georgia Tech alum, she chairs the Georgia Council on Economic Education, enhancing financial literacy across the state. [00:00:00-00:02:00] Introduction to Financial Mastery:         - The importance of understanding banking as a business tool.    - How Regions Bank supports businesses across multiple states.    - Mary Beth's unique approach to banking and customer relationship. [00:02:00-00:07:00] Banking Foundations for Entrepreneurs:         - Mary Beth's journey from corporate to commercial banking.    - The significance of training programs in banking careers.    - How foundational skills in banking support business decision-making. [00:07:00-00:12:00] Strategic Banking for Business Growth:         - Identifying and overcoming common business challenges through banking.    - The role of a bank in strategic planning and financial management.    - How to use banking products to facilitate business operations and growth. [00:12:00-00:17:00] Enhancing Business Operations Through Banking:         - Practical advice for choosing the right banking services and products.    - The impact of a good banking relationship on business stability.    - Examples of how banks can provide comprehensive support beyond financing. [00:17:00-00:24:00] Preparing for Future Business Transitions:         - Strategies for preparing a business for future growth or sale.    - The importance of integrating strategic financial advice early on.    - How to leverage banking relationships to maximize business potential. Quotes: - "You never know when you're going to need to rely on those deal specific skills or transaction awareness." - Mary Beth Coke - "It costs nothing to have a conversation, and it can open so many doors." - Mary Beth Coke Connect with Mary Beth: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-beth-coke-811710b/ LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes. Check Natalie's new book, SET IT ON FIRE: The Art of Innovation, available now at setitonfire.co These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/support

How can businesses reclaim the customer-centric approach that defined early corporate success and adapt it for the 21st century? In this enlightening episode of Innovation Meets Leadership, host Natalie Born engages with Hunter Hastings, an economist and former corporate executive turned advisor and author. Hastings shares his rich experience spanning various roles, including CMO and CEO positions, and discusses the evolution of customer-centric business practices. He emphasizes the importance of putting the customer at the center of all business operations and innovations, drawing parallels between 19th-century entrepreneurial approaches and modern customer capitalism. Hastings provides valuable insights on removing organizational barriers, embracing self-management, and the power of empathy in understanding customer needs. This episode offers a compelling perspective on the future of management and the revival of customer-focused business strategies. Hunter Hastings is an economist who took up a career in corporate marketing and occupied the posts of Chief Marketing Officer in a global consumer products business, Chief Executive Officer in a Silicon Valley start-up enterprise, and Senior Partner in a global consulting company. He's been an advisor to several Fortune 500 clients in the area of customer motivation and service strategy.  [00:00:00 - 00:07:00] The Customer-Centric Journey: From P&G to Silicon Valley Procter & Gamble's focus on understanding and serving the customer's needs The importance of maintaining customer focus in technology companies The shift from entrepreneurial to managerial approaches in the 20th century [00:07:00 - 00:14:00] Breaking Down Barriers: The Path to Organizational Innovation Identifying and removing barriers to customer information flow The emergence of cross-functional and dynamic teams The potential future of self-management in organizations [00:14:00 - 00:19:00] Reimagining Implementation: Working Backwards from the Future The importance of visualizing the end result in great detail Working backwards to identify necessary components and steps Balancing technology with customer needs and feelings [00:19:00 - 00:26:00] Empathy in Engineering: Understanding the Customer's Unspoken Desires The importance of understanding customer feelings, not just functional needs Recognizing customer dissatisfaction as an opportunity for innovation Balancing customer input with entrepreneurial vision [00:26:00 - 00:30:00] The Revival of Customer Capitalism: Embracing the Future The return of customer-centric approaches in 21st-century businesses The power of imagination in entrepreneurship Resources for further learning about customer-focused business strategies Quotes: "The future of management then is no management. It's self-management." - Hunter Hastings "The customer does know what they want, or at least they know what they want to be better. They don't know what they can want." - Hunter Hastings Connect with Hunter: Website: https://hunterhastings.com/ LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes. Check Natalie's new book, SET IT ON FIRE: The Art of Innovation, available now at setitonfire.co These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/support

What three essential elements can empower women to embrace their leadership abilities and thrive in their careers? In this thought-provoking episode of the Innovation Meets Leadership podcast, host Natalie Born engages in a captivating conversation with Tinsley English, a recognized expert in female leadership development. Tinsley shares her personal journey and the lessons she learned along the way, which inspired her to write her transformative book, "Grit, Growth, and Gumption." Throughout the discussion, Tinsley emphasizes the importance of investing in one's own growth, embracing vulnerability, and developing emotional intelligence to become an effective leader. She introduces her powerful G-Force Code system, which combines the elements of grit, growth, and gumption to help women lead themselves and others with confidence. Tinsley's insights and practical advice serve as a roadmap for aspiring female leaders, encouraging them to step out of their comfort zones, take chances, and make a lasting impact in their organizations and communities. Tinsley English is a recognized expert in female leadership development, a dynamic keynote speaker, and a best-selling author renowned for her transformative G-Force Code System. 00:00:00 - 00:10:59 | Falling into Leadership: Tinsley's Journey and the Birth of G Force Code Tinsley's personal experience of being promoted without an instruction manual highlights the common challenges faced by new leaders. The G Force Code, a combination of grit, growth, and gumption, serves as a practical toolkit for women to develop their leadership skills. Grit encompasses resilience, the ability to thrive through challenging times and setbacks, drawing inspiration from Tinsley's mother's example. 00:11:00 - 00:19:59 | Embracing Gumption and Growth: Overcoming Fears and Developing Emotional Intelligence Gumption involves strategic decision-making, weighing risks and rewards, and moving forward with confidence. Women often struggle with taking chances and applying for positions they don't feel 100% qualified for, but it's essential to embrace gumption and "do it now." Growth, particularly in emotional intelligence and empathy, is crucial for leaders to connect with and understand their team members. 00:20:00 - 00:32:00 | Investing in Yourself and Others: The Importance of Self-Care and Giving Back Leaders must invest in their own growth and self-care to effectively lead others and avoid burnout. Vulnerability and relatability are key to building trust and psychological safety within teams. As leaders mature, it's essential to turn around and give back to the next generation, sharing lessons learned and pulling others up. Quotes: "Leadership is not about just you. It's about investing in the growth of yourself and others." - Tinsley English "When you invest in something, you are giving it time and attention and diligence, like investing into the stock market." - Tinsley English Connect with Tinsley: Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinsleyenglish/ LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes. Check Natalie's new book, SET IT ON FIRE: The Art of Innovation, available now at setitonfire.co These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/support

Can remote work revolutionize the way we balance our personal and professional lives, leading to happier, more productive employees and a more diverse workforce? In this episode of the Innovation Meets Leadership podcast, host Natalie Born sits down with Sean Campbell, founder of Cascade Insights, a virtual professional services firm. With over 20 years of experience running remote companies, Sean shares his insights on the benefits and challenges of remote work, as well as practical tips for managing and onboarding remote teams. From the cost savings and diversity of perspectives to the positive impact on family life and the environment, Sean passionately advocates for the advantages of remote work. He also emphasizes the importance of having a single source of truth, focusing on principles over process, and fostering a culture where employees feel comfortable asking for help when needed. Sean Campbell has been training, mentoring, and educating all his life. An exceptionally well- regarded conference speaker and author, Sean has delivered talks for Fortune 50 companies and top-tier conferences. He has also been the author of several books on technical as well as business topics. Sean has also been the owner of a virtual professional services firm for over 20 years – long before it was cool to be virtual. His professional services experiences span consulting engagements with the Fortune 50 and successful startups, the sale of his first professional services company, and the growth of delivery, sales, marketing, and operational practices inside professional services firms. In short, Sean brings a wealth of knowledge when it comes to surviving and thriving as a virtual professional service firm owner and as the leader of a practice area inside a larger services firm. 00:00:00 - 00:06:00 | The Journey to Remote: Sean's Entrepreneurial Path - Sean has owned two predominantly remote businesses over the past 24 years - Remote work was a huge negative in 1999, but Sean saw the benefits early on - The cost and commitment of office spaces can be a significant burden for businesses 00:06:00 - 00:13:00 | The Remote Advantage: Talent, Family, and Diversity - Remote work allows companies to draw talent from anywhere - Sean is passionate about the positive impact remote work can have on family life - Remote teams benefit from a diversity of perspectives from different regions and backgrounds 00:13:00 - 00:21:00 | The Remote Reality: Presence, Communication, and Onboarding - Managers were not trained to manage remote teams during the pandemic - Having a single source of truth and investing in it over time is crucial for remote onboarding 00:21:00 - 00:25:00 | Principles Over Process: Navigating the Remote Landscape - Principles help guide employees when processes fall short in remote work - Written communication skills and virtual public speaking skills are essential in remote companies 00:25:00 - 00:29:00 | Embracing the Remote Future: Tips and Insights - Training and support are crucial for employees transitioning from in-person to remote work - The benefits of remote work are numerous, and companies that embrace it may outperform those that don't Quotes: "There's nothing in our history as humans that has led us to watch ourselves while we communicate." - Sean Campbell Connect with Sean: Website: https://www.cascadeinsights.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seancampbell/ LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes. Check Natalie's book, SET IT ON FIRE: The Art of Innovation, available now at setitonfire.co These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/support

How can leaders approach digital transformation differently to increase their chances of success in the rapidly changing business landscape? In this episode of the Innovation Meets Leadership podcast, host Natalie Born interviews John Rossman, a former Amazon executive and the author of four books on leadership, innovation, and transformation. Rossman also discusses the role of the aging workforce and the need for companies to automate processes and empower their employees to focus on higher-value activities. John Rossman is the author of four books on leadership and business innovation including the best-seller The Amazon Way and Big Bet Leadership. He is an early Amazon executive who played a key role in launching the Amazon marketplace business in 2002. Today he is a leading keynote speaker on leadership for innovation and transformation. John is an operator and builder whose love is diving into business problems and customer needs designing innovative solutions and business models and creating durable enterprise value. He has served as the senior technology advisor at the Gates Foundation and senior innovation advisor at T-Mobile. His new book, Big Bet Leadership: Your Transformation Playbook for Winning in the Hyper-Digital Era, is an actionable playbook for senior leaders to succeed at complex transformations. 00:00:00 - 00:04:59 - From Amazon to Guiding Digital Transformation - John Rossman's background as an early leader at Amazon and his transition to helping companies with digital transformation - The three mega forces shaping the hyper-digital era: technology, aging workforce, and economic growth through productivity and innovation 00:05:00 - 00:10:59 - Transforming Mindsets and Approaches - The importance of senior leadership's commitment to change and making adjustments to their approach - The three habits of successful leaders in major transformations: creating clarity, maintaining velocity, and accelerating risk and value 00:11:00 - 00:17:59 - The Power of Writing and Debating Memos - The benefits of using memos instead of PowerPoint presentations for complex situations - How the Amazon way of writing and debating memos leads to better decision-making and understanding - The importance of completeness of thought and simplicity of wording in creating clear messaging 00:18:00 - 00:22:59 - Key Adjustments for Successful Digital Transformation - Creating a common definition of the problem and the hypothesized solution - Embracing the journey of experimentation and learning in strategic wandering 00:23:00 - 00:27:00 - Embracing Ambition and Aiming High - The impact of the aging workforce on digital transformation and the need for automation and empowering employees - The importance of approaching problems holistically, not just applying technology Key Quotes: "It truly is. I think the difference is about getting senior leadership to make a few adjustments. Not on everything they do, but on how they run these major transformations." - John Rossman "The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short, but in setting our aim too low and achieving our mark." - Michelangelo, as quoted by John Rossman Connect with John: Website: https://johnrossman.com/ LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes. Check Natalie's new book, SET IT ON FIRE: The Art of Innovation, available now at setitonfire.co These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/support

Is ESG compliance becoming a necessity for companies to maintain their customer base and grow their business? In this thought-provoking episode of the Innovation Meets Leadership podcast, host Natalie Born sits down with Bob Woosley, a national practice leader at Fraser and Dieter, to discuss the evolving landscape of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance and its impact on mid-market companies. The conversation delves into the growing pressure from public companies and government regulations on suppliers to provide decarbonization and emission information, regardless of their stance on ESG. Woosley emphasizes the importance of preparing for these requirements to avoid losing customers and hindering business growth. 00:00:00 - 00:05:59 The Evolution of ESG Compliance - ESG started as a requirement driven by pension funds investing in private equity firms - Private equity firms initially pushed back on ESG, but some embraced it to manage risk - The focus on ESG compliance shifted from being seen as "woke" to a necessity for business growth 00:06:00 - 00:12:59 Supply Chain Compliance and Scope 3 Emissions - Mid-market companies are receiving letters from customers demanding emission and decarbonization information - California passed a law requiring companies doing business in the state to provide this information, regardless of the SEC's stance - Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions in a company's supply chain, are a key focus for compliance 00:13:00 - 00:18:59 The Importance of Preparing for ESG Compliance - Mid-market companies are often unprepared to measure and report emissions, lacking internal expertise and tools - Ignoring ESG compliance could lead to losing customers and being unable to respond to RFPs - Companies should take steps to prepare for compliance, regardless of their political stance on the issue 00:19:00 - 00:23:59 Seeking Help for ESG Compliance - Mid-market companies should seek help from advisory firms to assess their readiness and develop a compliance plan - The demand for ESG compliance services is expected to grow as more companies become aware of the requirements - Fraser and Dieter is focusing on helping mid-market suppliers comply with ESG requirements, as larger firms focus on public companies 00:24:00 - 00:26:00 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts - Companies should not ignore ESG compliance, as it is becoming a real requirement for maintaining and expanding their customer base - Putting political views aside, preparing for ESG compliance is crucial for business growth - The Private Equity 360 podcast will feature an upcoming episode on how private equity firms are addressing supply chain challenges with their portfolio companies Quotes: "Our North Star, It's helping companies grow and create value across their life cycle. And keeping in good stead with your customer is no joke." - Bob Woosley "Do not sleep on ESG, put your political views aside. This is real. If you don't want to keep your customer, then fine. But if you want, if you want to expand revenue and make sure that you're ready to take on any customer that might be asking for this, then this is something you need to take seriously." - Bob Woosley Connect with Bob: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-woosley-955488/ LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes. Check Natalie's new book, SET IT ON FIRE: The Art of Innovation, available now at setitonfire.co These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/support

How can leaders foster a culture of innovation and psychological safety in their organizations? In this episode of the Innovation Meets Leadership podcast, host Natalie Born sits down with Tim Fisher, the president of Jackson + Coker, to discuss leadership, innovation, and the importance of psychological safety in the workplace. With over 30 years of experience in the staffing industry, Tim shares his insights on how leaders can create an environment where employees feel valued, appreciated, and comfortable taking risks. He emphasizes the significance of common sense leadership, the golden rule, and the willingness to listen and be vulnerable. Tim also delves into the challenges faced by the healthcare industry and how his company is working to address the shortage of physicians and the mental health concerns among healthcare professionals. Tim Fisher currently serves as the President of Jackson + Coker, a locum tenens company filled with individuals who share his passion for making a difference in the world. Every day, he is surrounded by colleagues who inspire him to be better, expect excellence from one another, and understand the power of teamwork, positive energy, and hard work. The company is literally saving lives on a daily basis, and Fisher's role allows him to align his personal values with the company's values, an experience he has never had before in his career and one that he thoroughly enjoys. The Shaping of a Leader (00:00:00 - 00:05:00) Tim's upbringing and early experiences shaped his perspective on leadership. The Air Force Academy taught him the importance of being a good follower before becoming a leader. Common sense and the golden rule are essential in leadership, but often forgotten as people gain success. Fostering Psychological Safety (00:05:00 - 00:12:00) Psychological safety is crucial for innovation, as people must feel comfortable failing. Leaders should be visible, approachable, and willing to listen to their employees. Vulnerability and admitting mistakes can help build trust and psychological safety within the team. Challenges and Opportunities in the Healthcare Industry (00:12:00 - 00:21:00) The locum tenens industry helps address the shortage of physicians in underserved areas. Healthcare professionals face burnout and mental health concerns, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Partnering with locum tenens firms can provide physicians with flexibility and the opportunity to focus on patient care. The Importance of Purpose in Work (00:21:00 - 00:26:00) Many workers feel unappreciated and unhappy in their workplace, highlighting the need for purpose-driven organizations. Connecting employees' work to a greater mission can increase engagement and satisfaction. Finding one's purpose is a journey, and it's okay to take time to discover it through experimentation and failure. Becoming a Better Person in the Workplace (00:26:00 - 00:27:00) Workplaces that focus on helping employees become better people are thriving in today's world. Bringing one's full self to work and feeling appreciated are essential for employee well-being and success. Quotes: "If you're not a good follower, you can't be a good leader." - Tim Fisher "Innovation does not happen if people are not comfortable failing." - Tim Fisher Connect with Tim: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timfischer44/ LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes. Check Natalie's new book, SET IT ON FIRE: The Art of Innovation, available now at setitonfire.co These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/support

Have you ever considered how the simplicity of your message could be the key to breakthrough communication? Discover how to cut through the noise and connect more effectively.In this insightful episode of "Innovation Meets Leadership," host Natalie Born sits down with marketing communications expert and author Ben Guttmann to explore the power of simplicity in messaging. Gutman shares his journey from starting a marketing agency to teaching and writing, emphasizing the critical importance of clear, concise communication in our cluttered world. Through engaging stories and practical advice, this episode uncovers the secrets to designing messages that resonate, inspire action, and stand the test of time. Dive into a conversation that will transform the way you think about marketing, leadership, and the art of communication. Ben Guttmann is a marketing and communications expert and author of Simply Put: Why Clear Messages Win — and How to Design Them. He's an experienced marketing executive and educator on a mission to get leaders to more effectively connect by simplifying their message. Ben is former co-founder and managing partner at Digital Natives Group, an award-winning agency that worked with the NFL, I Love NY, Comcast NBCUniversal, Hachette Book Group, The Nature Conservancy, and other major clients. Currently, Ben teaches digital marketing at Baruch College in New York City and consults with a range of thought leaders, venture-backed startups, and other brands. [00:00:00 - 00:03:00] Unveiling Simplicity in CommunicationIntroduction of Ben Gutman and the essence of simplicity in messaging.The backstory of Gutman's journey from a student to a marketing guru.The inspiration behind his book, "Simply Put." [00:03:00 - 00:08:00] The Science of Simple MessagesHow cognitive fluency impacts message reception and action.The struggle between sender complexity and receiver preference for simplicity.The role of empathy in crafting effective communications. [00:08:00 - 00:12:00] Design Principles for Powerful MessagingThe five design principles for simplicity in messages.The common mistakes in communication and how to avoid them.The significance of focusing on benefits over features. [00:12:00 - 00:16:00] The Art of SimplificationPractical strategies for simplifying complex ideas.The importance of asking "So what?" to find the core benefit.How to use the "So what?" method to connect deeply with your audience. [00:16:00 - 00:20:00] The Future of Communication: AI and BeyondGutman's nuanced view on the role of AI in communication.The potential and limitations of generative AI for content creation.How simplicity remains crucial amidst the rise of AI-generated content. Quotes:"The messages that work... are simple." - Ben Guttmann"We are all marketers in many ways." - Ben Guttmann Connect with Ben:Website: https://www.benguttmann.com/LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes. Check Natalie's new book, SET IT ON FIRE: The Art of Innovation, available now at setitonfire.coThese are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube.Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/support

Before you create, you may need to set it on fire…In this episode of The Opportunity Collective, we talk to Natalie Born about innovation, creation, alignment, and collaboration. Natalie Born is a Principal Consultant with Arch and Tower, the host of a top 25 innovation podcast called Innovation Meets Leadership, and the author of “Set It On Fire: The Art of Innovation.” Natalie has collaborated on two approved US patents and has over 20 years of experience leading product development, strategy, and innovation teams working globally in over 18 countries.Natalie knows something about helping you make your dreams as a faithful creator a reality. 

How can we shift workplace culture to empower employees and unlock their full potential? In this episode of the Innovation Meets Leadership podcast, Natalie interviews Nancy Lyons, CEO and founder of Clockwork Interactive, about her mission to "make work better." They discuss breaking down workplace hierarchies, overcoming learned helplessness and fear, and creating psychologically safe environments where all employees can thrive. Nancy, CEO and co-founder of Clockwork, is an outspoken advocate for making work better - more inclusive, flexible, and adaptable. No one does great work if they're worried or can't bring their whole self to work. She learned this the hard way: by having terrible jobs and not fitting in, experiences many of us can relate to. But how do we create workspaces that actually work for humans, with all their nuances and intricacies? It's on all of us - leaders, employees, teams - to take responsibility for fostering cultures and spaces that work for people. And in doing so, we will make better products, experiences, and work lives. Are you ready for a work revolution? Nancy is leading the charge! Her first book was Interactive Project Management: Pixels, People, and Process, taking a human-centered approach to producing digital products. Her current book, Work Like a Boss: A Kick-in-the-Pants Guide to Finding (and Using) Your Power at Work, is the field guide everyone needs to adopt the actions, attitudes, and attributes that will make work better for all. (00:02:50 - 00:05:30) Rethinking the Future of Work The pandemic fundamentally changed people and work culture; we can't just "snap back" to how things were There is too much focus on "where" people work versus "how" they work and live We need to consider how technologies like AI can improve quality of life (00:05:49 - 00:09:00) The Promise and Peril of AI AI can make lives easier if it is used ethically, but poorly trained AI creates barriers We must ensure that the data training AI represents true diversity Organizations cannot recklessly adopt AI without proper governance and workflows in place (00:09:46 - 00:15:30) Empowering the Workforce The book is aimed at giving every employee a sense of agency and challenging learned helplessness Hierarchy often displaces personal agency It outlines specific fears that hold people back from thriving at work Advice for Leadership (00:15:45 - 00:24:30) Leaders should hire people smarter than themselves Leaders need to listen more and understand different communication styles in their teams Leaders must intentionally work to build psychologically safe spaces "The way work works was decided during the Industrial Revolution when there was a big chasm between the people that owned companies and the employers and employees." - Nancy Lyons "I employ people that are far beyond my abilities, much smarter than me." - Nancy Lyons Connect with Nancy: Website: https://www.nancylyons.com/ LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes. Check Natalie's new book, SET IT ON FIRE: The Art of Innovation, available now at setitonfire.co These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/support

Natalie Born is the Host of Innovation Meets Leadership podcast and the Author of “Set It On Fire: The Art of Innovation”. Prior to Founding Innovation Meets Leadership, Natalie held roles as a VP of Innovation and Senior Vice President of Business Development.Natalie has collaborated on two approved US patents and has over 20 years of experience leading product development, UI/UX, web development, and strategy and marketing teams. Natalie has worked with organizations such as CareerBuilder, First Data, IHG, and ADP, leading major initiatives in over 18 countries.

Discover the essence of innovation in a podcast with Natalie Born, an innovation facilitator, consultant, author, and keynote speaker. She discusses the importance of pattern recognition, balancing authenticity and perfectionism, and the importance of differentiating innovation from creativity.More about our guest:Natalie Born is from Atlanta, Ga. She is an Innovation Facilitator, Consultant, Author, Keynote Speaker and the Host of Innovation Meets Leadership podcast. Prior to Founding Innovation Meets Leadership, Natalie held roles as a VP of Innovation, Territory Global, and Senior Vice President of Business Development at a mar-tech firm. Natalie has collaborated on two approved US patents and has over 20 years of experience leading product development, UI/UX, web development, and strategy and marketing teams. Natalie has worked with organizations such as CareerBuilder, First Data, IHG, and ADP, leading major initiatives in over 18 countries. Natalie is married to Aaron and they have two daughters.Know more about her and her company here:Natalie BornInnovation Meets LeadershipBook: Set It on Fire: The Art of Innovation------------------------------------------------------------Episode Guide:1:28 - What is Innovation?1:55 - Breaking down patterns5:19 - The problem of falling inlove with solutions7:41 - Authenticity vs Perfectionism10:14 - Missing the moment12:21 - The value chain15:13 - The napkin sketch commitment16:33 - What isn't innovation: innovation isn't creativity17:40 - Separating innovation and creativity21:29 - What keeps you busy?22:34 - Experiences that shaped the innovation approach26:12 - Advice to innovators--------------------------OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and di

"You don't have to be a writer to be an author.” – Dave Sheets   In this episode of Innovation Meets Leadership, host Natalie Born and publishing industry expert Dave Sheets delve into the transformative power of publishing. With a captivating hook, they explore the question: "Why should someone publish a book?" Dave's extensive background in the industry sets the stage as he highlights the importance of credibility and the doors that open for authors through book publication. They debunk the misconception that one must be a skilled writer to become an author, emphasizing the availability of professional services that can help bring ideas to life. The conversation navigates the traditional publishing model versus self-publishing, shedding light on factors like control, timeframes, and investment. They stress the pivotal role of a platform in reaching and engaging with readers, expanding on the various channels that enable authors to share their message. As the discussion continues, the hidden benefits of becoming an author come to light, with a focus on the sense of community among authors who support one another's journey. Natalie and Dave underline the impact of self-promotion, sharing strategies to authentically promote one's work without feeling like self-promotion. Dave Sheets has spent more than 25 years in the publishing industry working with many of the top book publishers, distributors, and printers in the industry. He currently owns a publishing services company primarily working with independent authors The Publishing Journey ·       The Power of Books: Success and Community   Key Quotes: "Publishing a book it's not about having an ego. The difference is about getting your message out. If you think your message is important, you have to talk about it.” – Dave Sheets   Connect with Dave LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsheets Check out Believers Book Services at https://believersbookservices.com/   LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their business through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes. Check Natalie's new book: SET IT ON FIRE: The Art of Innovation available now at setitonfire.co   These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/support

" A realistic outlook will keep you moving toward your desired future. A limiting belief will prevent you from moving forward.” – Dr. Clint Ladine In this episode of Innovation Meets Leadership, host Natalie Born engages in a captivating conversation with Dr. Clint Ladine, a leadership success coach and former professional basketball player. They explore the power of coaching, emphasizing the transformative impact of active listening and reframing limiting beliefs. Dr. Ladine highlights the importance of empowering others and creating a culture of trust to unlock leadership potential. Dr. Ladine delves into the significance of belief systems, distinguishing between a realistic outlook and limiting beliefs. He underscores the lifelong journey of coaching and the value of having a coach to navigate professional challenges and achieve desired goals. Throughout the episode, Natalie and Dr. Ladine discuss the transformative power of coaching, the art of active listening, overcoming limiting beliefs, unlocking potential, and the impact on organizational success.  Dr. Clint Ladine, a former basketball player turned leadership coach, is on a mission to empower leaders through effective coaching. He distinguishes between bad and good coaches, emphasizing unlocking potential and nurturing abilities. His book, "Power Coaching," is essential for optimizing leadership skills. As the owner of Successfully Coaching, he helps leaders overcome obstacles for success. Featured on Fox, CBS, ABC, and NBC, Dr. Ladine's expertise is widely recognized. Inspired by his transformative coaching experience, he pursued a doctoral program, becoming a sought-after writer, author, and speaker on Leadership Coaching. Key Takeaways: Unleashing your Leadership Potential Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Cultivating Growth Key Quote: "When you think about it, in your life, very few times have you had somebody just listen without giving advice. Try asking questions and see people light up, saying, 'Nobody's ever asked me that before. What a great question...' "– Dr. Clint Ladine Connect with Dr. Clint Ladine LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintladine Check out Successfully Coaching at https://www.successfullycoaching.com/   LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their business through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes.   Check Natalie's new book: SET IT ON FIRE: The Art of Innovation available now at setitonfire.co   These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/support

In this fascinating episode, Natalie Born, Founder and Chief Disruptor at Innovation Meets Leadership, shares how she has taken the lessons she learned from inside the ".com" boom and bust and used them to build a scalable framework for innovationYou'll discover:- Why you probably need to allow your employees to fail more- The unfair advantage small companies have when it comes to innovation- How to move from "Innovative Founder" to a "Highly Innovative Organization"
Natalie Born is the Founder and Chief Disruptor at Innovation Meets Leadership. As an accomplished executive with two approved US patents to her name and over 15 years of experience leading product development teams, she is consistently willing to share her expertise to ensure companies are designing their products and strategy with the customer at the center of the design. Natalie is a keynote speaker, podcaster, and innovation facilitator.
Want to learn more about Natalie's work at Innovation Meets Leadership? Check out her website at https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/.

"Fund what matters and fund it well. Innovation is not just a buzzword; it's an investment in the future of your company.” – Scott Ritzheimer   In this episode of Innovation Meets Leadership, host Natalie Born dives deep into the world of scaling businesses and the crucial role of innovation. Joined by Scott Ritzheimer, CEO of Scale Architects, they explore the power of finding a profitable, sustainable market, the delicate balance between systematization and creativity, and the importance of allocating resources for innovation. With insightful discussions on fostering a culture of innovation and the significance of embracing failure, this episode provides valuable insights for leaders aiming to drive strategy that demands innovation action.   Scott Ritzheimer is the Founder and CEO of Scale Architects. He has helped start nearly 20,000 new businesses and nonprofits and with his business partner started led their multimillion-dollar business through an exceptional and extended growth phase (over 10 years of double-digit growth) all before he turned 35. He founded Scale Architects to help businesses across the country identify the right growth strategies and find the right guides to get them on the fast-track to Predictable Success and stay there as long as possible.   Key Takeaways: Cultivating an Innovative Culture Navigating Growth and Success   Key Quotes: "The real irony of predictable success is that it is inherently unpredictable. Embrace the tension between risk-taking and risk mitigation to create consistent success.” – Scott Ritzheimer   Connect with Scott LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottritzheimer/ Check out Scale Architects at https://www.scalearchitects.com/   LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes. Check Natalie's new book: SET IT ON FIRE: The Art of Innovation available now at setitonfire.co   These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube   Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/support

"Healthcare seemed like a place where we could really make an impact because I think that was part of the goal – to have purpose to what we were doing.” – Matt McBride In this episode of Innovation Meets Leadership, host Natalie Born talks with Matt McBride, the CEO and Co-founder of MEND, an enterprise patient engagement telehealth platform designed to help healthcare organizations scale their practice and care for more patients. McBride shares how his team saw an opportunity to revolutionize healthcare delivery by reshaping patient engagement through technology. They realized that healthcare was still stagnant in phone calls, paper forms, and waiting times, while other industries were being consumed by digital mobile experiences. Thus, they set out to change this and help healthcare organizations reshape how they engage with patients through technology. The episode also discusses the grounding principles of MEND, which include prioritizing customer service and patient convenience, as well as the importance of enabling doctors with technology. Matt McBride is the CEO and Co-Founder of Mend — an enterprise-grade patient engagement and telehealth platform designed to help healthcare organizations scale their practice and care for more patients. An experienced entrepreneur, he co-founded MEND in 2015 with his three best friends to revolutionize healthcare delivery. Key Takeaways: Technology at the Service of The Patient Exploring the Horizon of Healthcare Innovation Key Quotes: "Healthcare has to account for everyone because everyone will be a patient at some point in their lives.” – Matt McBride Connect with Matt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewmcbride Check out MEND at https://mend.com/ LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes.  Check Natalie's new book: SET IT ON FIRE: The Art of Innovation available now at setitonfire.co These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/support

"Automation is not just automation just for automation's sake. Automation has to be meaningful." – Andrew Cohen In this episode of Innovation Meets Leadership, host Natalie Born talks with Andrew Cohen, the CEO and Managing Partner of Evoke, an award-winning digital transformation company specializing in modern workplace solutions. Andrew discusses how to help small businesses scale through automation and streamlining processes. They explore the benefits of reducing application stacks, connecting technologies, and providing real-time data, as well as the importance of a unified strategy and roadmap when implementing automation in small business environments. Andrew details his career journey from being an athlete to becoming a technology entrepreneur, highlighting the strategic vision he brings to the table. They also discuss how Netsurit offers a range of services to help companies automate traditionally manual efforts such as accounts payable and receivable, HR onboarding, and sales, track their success for accurate ROI guarantees, and ensure executive buy-in for digital transformation initiatives. Since 1997, Andrew Cohen has been the CEO and Managing Partner at EVOKE, an award-winning Digital Transformation company that partners with their clients to build modern workplace solutions for nearly every common organizational and technological challenge imaginable. In 2019, Andrew launched the EVOKE Engage division, which focuses on automation and streamlining processes. He joined Netsurit at the beginning of 2022, and this now allows Netsurit to provide their clients with guidance and solutions on using technology to maximize ROI. Key Takeaways Transformation and Automation Unlocking Innovation Through Data and Collaboration Key Quotes: "Automation has to connect these systems together to bring those real-time insights and outcomes for these companies as they start driving their business decisions going forward.” – Andrew Cohen Connect with Andrew LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cohen-91945a4 Check out Netsurit Innovate at https://netsurit.com/en-za/netsurit-innovate/ LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes. Check Natalie's new book: SET IT ON FIRE: The Art of Innovation available now at setitonfire.co These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/support

"It's possible to achieve both fulfilling career and happy life, and it's what I want for people. So, go for it. You deserve it." – Randi Roberts In this podcast episode, Innovation Meets Leadership host Natalie Born interviews executive and career life coach Randi Roberts. Randi shares her journey from corporate to coaching, emphasizing the importance of introspection and self-awareness in personal development. The conversation centers on the benefits of coaching in navigating career challenges and personal growth, with both speakers sharing personal experiences. You will gain insights into using an eight-pillar tool for self-assessment and the importance of culture, feedback, and vulnerability in personal development. The episode concludes by Randi encouraging you to seek formal and informal coaching relationships to aid their growth and achieve career satisfaction. Randi Roberts, MBA, PCC, is an Executive and Career-Life Coach, President of Corlin Roberts Coaching, LLC, and founder of the Fulfilling Career, Happy Life community. With 30+ years of successful experience as a Pharmaceutical Executive and two businesses of her own, Randi helps people achieve their career goals while exploring new possibilities that truly fit their framework. She skillfully combines business leadership experience with exceptional coaching skills. Key Takeaways  Unlock Your Highest Potential Navigating Career Changes and Finding Fulfillment The Importance of Personal Values  Key Quotes: "Look at experiences as an opportunity to learn and grow. Mine them for all the knowledge you can, but always ask yourself: What can I do differently next time? How can I handle this situation in a bigger, better, and more productive way?” – Randi Roberts Connect with Randi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randirobertscrc Check out Randi Roberts Coaching at https://www.corlinroberts.net/ Natalie's new book is out! GET SET IT ON FIRE - THE ART OF INNOVATION today! Head over to https://setitonfire.co/ to get your copy.  LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes. These are proven solutions to advance your innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/support

"Experience transformation is the next frontier of digital transformation for companies." – Satyam Kantamneni In this podcast episode, Innovation Meets Leadership host Natalie Born talks to Satyam Kantamneni, Chief Experience Officer of UX Reactor. He joins us to discuss the importance of being user-centric in business. Satyam emphasizes understanding user pain points and suggests techniques like empathy maps, persona exercises, and experience roadmaps to achieve this. He explains the role of a Chief Experience Officer and how it can improve overall user experience. The guests also discuss the importance of experience transformation and how companies can focus on user-centered practices to innovate and solve current problems. Satyam is the Chief Experience Officer at UXReactor. In less than 7 years, UXReactor has become the fastest-growing specialized experience design firm in the US, with a team of 50+ employees spread over three continents. Satyam (_ is passionate about user-centered innovation, and he has recently released a book, User Experience Design: A Practical Playbook to Fuel Business Growth.  The Importance of User-Centered Design The Paradox of Digital Transformation Key Quotes: "Every time your user should feel that somebody thought about me and solved a problem, and that's magic. And any company that can ship magic on a consistent basis is only going to win.” – Satyam Kantamneni. Connect with Satyam LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kantamneni Check out UXReactor at https://uxreactor.com/ Natalie's new book is out! GET SET IT ON FIRE - THE ART OF INNOVATION today! Head over to https://setitonfire.co/ to get your copy.  LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes. These are proven solutions to advance your innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review.  Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/support

"Facilitation is a key leadership skill." – Marsha Acker In this podcast episode, Innovation Meets Leadership host Natalie Born talks to Marsha Acker, a skilled facilitator can identify hidden dynamics in conversations and guide participants towards actionable outcomes. Marsha emphasizes that following good facilitation principles in meetings is crucial for success, even without a facilitator present, to avoid wasted time, lack of clarity, and missed opportunities. The conversation centers around the cost of repeated and unproductive meetings in organizations, and the speakers identify warning signs of ineffective meetings, such as impulsive eye rolls and unclear decisions. Key skills for effective facilitation are neutrality, intentional planning, clear design, engaging all voices, and knowing when to provide input. Facilitation is a skill that takes practice and maturity, and staying present and curious when things get difficult is key to successful meetings.  Marsha Acker is an executive & leadership team coach, author, speaker, facilitator, and the host of Defining Moments of Leadership Podcast. She is the author of The Art and Science of Facilitation: How to Lead Effective Collaboration with Agile Teams and Build Your Model for Leading Change, coming in early 2023. Marsha is the founder and CEO of TeamCatapult, a respected and sought-after leadership development firm that equips leaders, at all levels, to facilitate and lead sustainable behavioral change. Key Highlights: The Power of Facilitation  The Importance of Effective Facilitation in Meetings  Mastering the Art of Facilitation  Key Quotes: "As a facilitator, the beauty is in standing back, looking at the lay of the land, and cutting right to the heart of what we're really trying to say. It's about bringing focus to the discussion and preventing things from going off in different directions." – Marsha Acker. Connect with Marsha   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marsha-acker-3486a72 Defining Moments of Leadership Podcast: https://teamcatapult.com/podcast/   LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes. These are proven solutions to advance your innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/support

Episode Type: Inspirational People In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Natalie Born. Natalie is a speaker, podcast host, and founder of Innovation Meets Leadership, a product strategy consulting business. We originally got connected through her husband Aaron, and have both been involved in different seasons of lives at Victory World Church. In this conversation, we dive into Natalie's story, the role of empathy, how women affect the dynamics in the workforce, meeting the needs of customers, finding peace in chaos, and leaving behind a trail of dead bodies. Connect With Natalie Born Connect with Natalie | Twitter - Linkedin -  Connect with Innovation Meets Leadership | Website - Podcast - Linkedin - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube Additional Resources For show highlights, the video discussion, and additional resources, click here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

"Our peace self in us knows that we are always loved, always learning. It's always a constant". – Amy Balog Looking to unlock your true potential as an innovator or leader? In this podcast episode, Innovation Meets Leadership host Natalie Born talks to Amy Balog about the concept of 'peace over performance': how inner peace can be the catalyst for true and lasting success. Amy explains how this paradigm shift can help innovators and leaders alike by establishing a secure self-identity and understanding that failure isn't a reflection of one's worth. Through this conversation, you will gain insights into creating a feedback loop to recognize and manage risk, as well as learn practical tips on being open to learning, owning up to mistakes, and telling a powerful story. With these tools, you can harness your power and use it for innovation. Amy Balog is a senior executive coach, facilitator, writer, and speaker. With 15 years of coaching experience, she helps global leaders discover their peaceful selves and grounding identities to achieve peak performance. Amy challenges the paradigm that peace and performance are mutually exclusive and instead advocates for their powerful duet. She developed the Peace Over Performance journey to combat self-limiting narratives and self-rejection in leaders. Key Highlights: Peace Over Performance and Fueling Innovation Acknowledging the Learning Curve and Admitting Risks  Feedback Loops and The Imposter Syndrome. Key Quotes: "Peace is the true fuel to performance." – Amy Balog. Connect with Amy   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybalog   LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes. These are proven solutions to advance your innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/support

“It's not only listening to the customer. It's really taking action, being proactive to talk to your customers, inviting them for specific interviews where the agenda is really to talk about their needs. That is really important for innovation”. – Stefan Debois In this episode of the podcast, Innovation Meets Leadership host Natalie Born invites Stefan Debois, the founder, and CEO of Pointer Pro, an assessment software platform that helps professional services companies automate their advisory processes. Together, they discuss how to optimize consulting strategies, leverage skills and outsource tasks to subcontractors, democratize knowledge and access free information on the internet, utilize an advice engine to provide relevant recommendations to clients and use a structured methodology like Jobs to be Done to understand customer needs and translate them into successful products or services. Listeners will gain insight on how to efficiently charge for outcomes instead of time in order to incentivize efficiency improvements and encourage innovation from consultants. Tune in to this engaging conversation between two real innovators as they discuss the importance of listening to customers, taking action, and asking specific questions.   Stefan Debois is the founder and CEO of Pointerpro, an assessment software platform that helps professional services companies to automate their advisory processes. Stefan is passionate about the use of technology to build professional relationships with people, at scale.   Key Highlights: Outcome-Based Innovation The Importance of Customer Feedback in Innovation The Value of Structured Conversations   Key Quotes: "Don't charge for time, charge for value.” – Stefan Debois   Connect with Stefan LinkedIn: https://be.linkedin.com/in/stefandebois Twitter: https://twitter.com/sde77   LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes.   These are proven solutions to advance your innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube   Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/support

“"Don't take goal setting in your life too seriously. Goals are guideposts along the journey.” – Matteo Grassi In this episode of the podcast, Innovation Meets Leadership host Natalie Born interviews Mateo Grassi, co-founder and CEO of the funded startup Popup. Through his remarkable journey from street performer to successful entrepreneur, Mateo shares his experience bootstrapping a business until it was ready for funding, as well as the difficulties and opportunities that come with being an entrepreneur. They discuss Mateo's experience of scaling an e-commerce store from zero to 4 million in two weeks, only to have all profits lost due to disputes and fines from credit card providers. Additionally, they compare the pre-tech bubble landscape to today's remote work opportunities which have opened up possibilities of living and working abroad without language barriers. Finally, they speak about the importance of self-regulation when it comes to technology and social media use, setting boundaries for oneself when it comes to media consumption and finding one's big “why” - a goal that can never be achieved - in order to stay motivated throughout life. Matteo Grassi is co-founder of Popup, a no code eCommerce platform for the next generation, has also founded 7 direct-to-consumer brands, an NGO/DAO, and an anonymous support group for founders. Prior to this, they were a professional break-dancer and circus performer who also produced and performed music. Matteo now creates documentaries, interviews, and shows for YouTube. Known to share either a lame joke or intriguing trivia upon meeting in person. Key Highlights Innovating in E-Commerce A Journey of Exploration, Not Destination Breaking the News Cycle Key Quotes: "People should embark in a journey of being an entrepreneur the same way you embark in a journey where like in an adventure. And you don't go in an adventure because you necessarily want to reach a destination. You go in an adventure because you love the adventure.” – Matteo Grassi “Sometimes you have to be pushed to the limits to realize that maybe a problem was small before it got really, really big. But then once you solve it, you solve it." – Matteo Grassi Connect with Matteo LinkedIn: https://ie.linkedin.com/in/matteowastaken Twitter: https://twitter.com/matteowastaken LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes. These are proven solutions to advance your innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

“Just because an idea's not original doesn't mean it's not effective.” - Michael F. Schein Welcome to Innovation Meets Leadership! I'm your host, Natalie Born. In this episode, we are catching up with Micahel F. Schein. Michael is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a company that specializes in making consultants and coaches famous in their fields. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. His book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers, published by McGraw Hill, appears where books are sold. [00:16] Building a Secret Society Michael explains why the word hype has had negative connotations over time Why Secret Society: The notion that hype artists are incredibly effective at making it look like all of their success comes from the bottom up but actually rely on individuals doing work below the surface Why the point of the secrecy is the secrecy Why it's the exclusivity that makes it special and fun [13:31] Applying The Idea of a Secret Society to Our Business How can you bring ritual and exclusivity into what you're doing Why we should look to places outside your industry Why we should have a very experimental mindset [22:50] What is Core to Innovation Emphasizing what you're calling the innovation component Why everything is innovation How to be comfortable with innovation [25:23] Closing Segment Final thoughts from Michael Connect with Michael! Key Quotes: “If you create something that people would do anyway because it's an adventure. Business gets done as a side effect.” - Michael F. Schein “So the trick is to base your stuff on psychological principles that work, but even more importantly, conduct very small experiments that just give you the data you need to know if you should go bigger and kill the losers very, very quickly.” - Michael F. Schein Connect with Michael Website: https://www.hypereads.com/list LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrancisschein/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelSchein1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.schein.7 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

Welcome to Innovation Meets Leadership! I'm your host, Natalie Born. In this episode, Kathya Acuña of Change Strategy at LOCAL focuses on the human aspect of change. She discusses the importance of communication and bringing people along in the process. By effectively engaging employees, organizations can have faster adoption and establish a healthy work culture. Kathya is the Director of Change Strategy at LOCAL, a Change Marketing™ consultancy helping some of the world's best companies make change stick by treating their employees as an audience worth winning. She is a business transformation consultant passionate about human-centered storytelling. Over the past 12 years, Kathya has worked in various roles, from helping non-profits define their vision, mission, and values to launching a brewery in Bogota, Colombia. Main Takeaways: A Human-Centered Approach to Change Co-Creating Change Handling Dissension Success Ties Back to Adoption Avoiding Learned Helplessness Key Quotes: “When it comes to change, everything comes back down to adoption, which comes back down to people. It's not so much about managing change as it is about marketing change and making sure that the change is very much human-centered.” - Kathya Acuña Be sure to check out full show notes at https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/resources or click "Episode Website" below. Connect with Kathya Website: https://www.localindustries.com/, https://changemarketinguniversity.teachable.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathyaacuna These are proven solutions to advance your innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz & Bob Hasson interview, Natalie Born.  Natalie is a Speaker, Founder, Consultant and Innovation Facilitator.  She is the podcast host of Innovation Meets Leadership, The Thrive Today podcast and the Work Forward podcast.  Natalie is an accomplished executive with two approved patents and over 20 years of experience leading product development teams working with many organizations along the way.  Tune in as Shawn, Bob and Natalie discuss the moment that God became real to her that ultimately opened her up to hearing God for herself. Natalie shares how she is now traveling the world, gaining favor with CEO's and Founders of other companies,leading major initiatives in over 18 countries, and now she is excited to facilitate hard conversations that will help make changes to the justice system. Tune in!

Welcome to Innovation Meets Leadership! I'm your host, Natalie Born. In this episode, we welcome Shea Gerhardt. Shea talks about how to develop an effective product that could compete with the bigger players in the market. She reiterates the importance of focusing on the customer needs and being a solution to a problem and that product development never stops. Shea Gerhardt is the Founder and CEO of Buderflys Technologies, Inc. Prior to Buderflys Tech, Inc – she spent nearly two decades in executive roles in the mobile, gaming, and music industries. Having worked with major music labels, including Universal, Sony, EMI, and Warner Bros., as well as some of the world's largest mobile wireless companies, including VZW, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Vodafone, Shea built her career on the ability to develop a clear and focused path to cutting through the noise in crowded and stale industries and growing business where user-centric products are king. Main Takeaways: A Brilliant Product Built Out of Need It's Not About What You Want, It's About What the Customer Wants Designing A Future-Ready Product Key Quotes: “I also had to find people who knew what they were doing. That took a long time. But I have an incredible team that is so much smarter than I am in that regard. And they are on this journey with me.” - Shea Gerhardt Be sure to check out full show notes at https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/resources. Connect with Shea Website: https://buderflys.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shea-gerhardt-21a4b45 Twitter: @buderflys These are proven solutions to advance your innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

Welcome to Innovation Meets Leadership! I'm your host, Natalie Born. In this episode, Helene Cahen talks about innovation and collaboration in organizations. She explains how fear of failure can prevent us from innovating and why it's important to create a culture that allows for risk-taking and creativity. She also shares insights on design thinking principles and ideation, and how teams can collaborate more effectively by putting clear processes in place and being open to each other's opinions and preferences. Born and raised in Paris, France, Helene graduated with a business degree from the elite Sciences-Po Paris and earned a Master of Sciences degree in Creativity and Change Leadership from the State University of New York. she is an Innovation Consultant, Trainer, Facilitator, Coach, and Speaker with over 20 years of experience helping companies navigate innovation challenges. She guides Fortune 500, small businesses, and non-profits to have a better understanding of innovation and innovation processes, create new products/services, build effective teams, and support a user-centered culture. Prior to founding her consulting practice, Strategic Insights, Helene held executive and management positions in advertising, marketing research, HR, finance, and sales as well as VP of Innovation for a start-up. Most recently, she was a TedX Talk speaker at TedX Seattle and has been a speaker on Design Thinking and Creativity at various conferences including the American Creativity Association, Creative Problem Solving Institute (CPSI), Creativity Expert Exchange (CEE), and the Design Thinking Unconference. Main Takeaways: Cultivating A Culture of Innovation Design Thinking and Creative Problem Solving Team Improv and Co-Creation Key Quote: “What I'm encouraging is actually to see the value in people thinking differently and appreciating that. See others for who they are and embrace the differences in thinking.” - Helene Cahen Be sure to check out full show notes at https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/resources or click "Episode Website" below. Connect with Helene Website: https://www.strategicinsights.biz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicinsights These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

Welcome to Innovation Meets Leadership! I'm your host, Natalie Born. In this episode, we welcome Alex Castro of M Corp. He discusses how to identify and address the root causes of failed strategic initiatives to make future attempts at execution more successful. He also shares his thoughts on recognizing and overcoming cognitive bias, utilizing data in decision-making, and being adaptive to change as an organization. Alex Castro is an aligner of execution to strategy for digital transformation & innovation, best-selling author, and creator/founder of ReM Score™ Alex believes that the gap between ideas (strategy) and execution is a persistent problem that is sidelining too many high potential digital transformation and innovation growth opportunities. Main Takeaways: Bridging the Gap Between Ideas and Execution Employees Want to Be Part of the Winning Team Strategies for Execution Success Avoiding Rigged Decision-Making Key Quote: “There's a hair's difference between the top team in a league and the bottom team. And it's really how well can they put the execution component together, right? You can have the best playbook in the world but if you don't know how to really tune that play in, it's kind of useless.” - Alex Castro Be sure to check out full show notes at https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/resources or click "Episode Website" below. Connect with Alex Website: https://www.alexcastro.io/, https://the-mcorp.com/ These are proven solutions to advance your innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

Welcome to Innovation Meets Leadership! I'm your host, Natalie Born. In this episode, Sunny Han discusses Fulcrum's mission to transform the manufacturing industry with technology. He talks about how outdated software and processes can hinder an organization's ability to scale. However, he reminds us that newer doesn't always mean better and there is always value to the mundane. He also digs deep into why companies should constantly evaluate their values and why they should never lose sight of their customer's needs. Sunny Han is the CEO and Founder of Fulcrum, a manufacturing ERP platform dedicated to helping manufacturers build a better future. He led Fulcrum to raise a $3.1M seed round of venture capital in 2020. Sunny is dedicated to delivering a connected future where frictionless manufacturing production and supply chains lead to faster and better product innovations. Main Takeaways: An Empathetic Leader The Future of Manufacturing Evolving Values Be sure to check out full show notes at https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/resources or click "Episode Website" below. “I think every one of our mistakes from a product standpoint was because we didn't understand some of the simple stuff that is antiquated. If we don't replicate it and do a better job of that, the boring stuff that just works, they actually lose something. That boring stuff actually has some value.” - Sunny Han Connect with Sunny Website:https://fulcrumpro.com/ Email: sunny@fulcrumpro.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yusunnyhan These are proven solutions to advance your innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

Welcome to Innovation Meets Leadership! I'm your host, Natalie Born. In this episode, Payitoff Founder and CEO Bobby Matson talks about turning a problem into a business possibility. Frustrated by his own student loans, he founded a debt infrastructure company to bring more transparency to the repayment process. He details how to dig deep into a personal pain point and discover the demand for a solution on a broader scale. Bobby also gives advice to people who are looking to begin their startup journey. University of Michigan grad obsessed with building better infrastructure for all borrowers: Bobby led engineering teams at Carbon Five, where he built technology for Groupon, Fandango, and Stitchfix and shipped software to millions of users. After managing six-figure student debt in his own life, he's working on Payitoff to create better outcomes for every borrower. Main Takeaways: ● All Borrowers Want Clarity ● Driven by Customer Demand ● Success Breeds Passion ● Nailing Your Niche Key Takeaways: “There are a lot of moments in company building where you'll say to yourself, am I doing the right thing? Are we working on the right thing? Knowing the personal need that you had, in the beginning, is the anchor that helps you answer that question.” - Bobby Matson Be sure to check out full show notes at https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/resources or click "Episode Website" below. Connect with Bobby Website: https://payitoff.io/ Email: bobby@payitoff.io Twitter: https://twitter.com/bomatson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbymatson These are proven solutions to advance your innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

Welcome to Innovation Meets Leadership! I'm your host, Natalie Born. In this episode, William Santana Li of Knightscope discusses the importance of innovation in public safety and why robotics is the solution to crime and terrorism. ASRs provide real-time surveillance across multiple locations and are designed to help law enforcement be a lot more effective at doing their job. He also offers insights on where the technology is heading and encourages us to pursue our passions and focus on adding value to society. William Santana Li is an American entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience and has a broad and deep range of expertise gained from several global assignments in the automotive sector and a number of startups. He is presently the Chairman and CEO of Knightscope, a developer of crime-fighting Autonomous Security Robots (ASRs). Main Takeaways: Combating Crime and Terrorism Through Robotics The Technology Behind ASRs Securing the Future Key Quotes: “In order to fix the problem, which is crime and terrorism, it has to be software plus hardware plus humans. You need the machines to do the monotonous and computationally-heavy stuff that no human can do, and you need the humans to do the decision-making and enforcement.” - William Santana Li Be sure to check out full show notes at https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/resources or click "Episode Website" below. Connect with William Website: https://www.knightscope.com/ Want to see the ASRs up close and personal? Check out: https://www.knightscope.com/roadshow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wsantanali LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamsantanali These are proven solutions to advance your innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

Welcome to Innovation Meets Leadership! I'm your host, Natalie Born. In this episode, Justin Skerbetz talks about how the healthcare industry has evolved in the last years incorporating technology and people's demand. With a distinct focus on customers, Justin strives to always provide great his clients with the best customer experience. Justin Skerbetz is the Chief Marketing & Communications Officer of Parkland Community Health Plan. He has more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience in Medicare and Medicaid and has managed multiple award-winning projects, such as websites, marketing automation programs, call centers, analytic platforms, and CRMs. [00:20] Training Early for His Life Long Career ● Justin talks about his motivation for pursuing a career in healthcare ● Working in the customer service industry made him see how he could improve the seniors' experiences [05:13] Innovation Meets Healthcare ● Develop new innovations driven by the need of the people ○ Parkland developed an interactive program for pregnant mothers that helped them access resources and health assets ● Achieve continuous progress by making what you do trackable ● Healthcare is evolving ● Customers are flexible if you set their expectation [12:00] How the Pandemic Changed the Global Healthcare ● How has the pandemic changed the game for the healthcare industry? ○ Manage experience through wearables and more are utilizing Telehealth ● Justin talks about the changes in his organization's culture because of the pandemic ○ They are focused on how to work virtually and faster and integrate life, working together as one ● What innovation is for Justin ● Work-life balance amidst the healthcare demand [20:56] Closing Segment ● Connect with Justin! Key Quotes: “It's very important for us that everything we're doing is trackable and tied back to how we're bettering not only that person's health but the community they're living in and the needs inside that community. And we're doing that all through just various oversights. So when you look at it, it's insights, actions, and results in oversight.” - Justin Skerbetz “It kind of all needs to be wrapped around this notion of effort. We need to reduce the customer need to be an expert in how the administration of healthcare works.” - Justin Skerbetz “The ideal of what a customer experience should be an individual thing that an insurance agency any organizations should be looking up to.” - Justin Skerbetz Connect with Justin Website: https://parklandhealthplan.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-skerbetz-36a6096 Today's SPONSORSHIP is brought to you by Territory Global. You can connect with us on Instagram, and Twitter or visit our website territory.co Join the work forward movement! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes. These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

Welcome to Innovation Meets Leadership! I'm your host, Natalie Born. In this episode, Bryan Clayton started by mowing his neighbor's lawn as a side hustle and ended up founding a multimillion-dollar lawn care business. From customer-centricity to self-improvement, he joins us to share his secrets to success. Bryan Clayton is CEO and co-founder of GreenPal, an online marketplace that connects homeowners with local lawn care professionals. GreenPal has been called the “Uber for lawn care” by Entrepreneur magazine and has over 200,000 active users completing thousands of transactions per day. Main Takeaways: From Lawn Mower to Building a Business with 20M a Year in Sales Putting the Customer at the Center of the Business Strategies to be a Successful Entrepreneur Key Thought: “As a founder, you're doing three things at once at all times. You're working in the business. You're trying to develop some kind of systems, processes, and routines. And then you're working on yourself.” - Bryan Clayton Be sure to check out full show notes at https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/resources or click "Episode Website" below. Connect with Bryan Website: https://www.yourgreenpal.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryanmclayton These are proven solutions to advance your innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

Welcome to Innovation Meets Leadership! I'm your host, Natalie Born. In this episode, Jay Goldman reflects on how building a bespoke tool for their company made them realize the universal need for better technologies in workplaces. Now, he and his team at Sensei Labs are committed to providing leaders with data-driven digital solutions to propel their businesses forward. He also discusses the concept of minimal viable products and how Sensei Labs goes a step further with minimum lovable products. Jay Goldman is a Co-Founder and the CEO of Sensei Labs and New York Times best-selling author of The Decoded Company. For nearly 20 years, he has been focused on technology, design, and the art of leadership. Sensei Labs is Jay's second tech start-up success, as he also co-founded and led Radiant Core. Additionally, he took on leadership roles as the Head of Marketing at Rypple and Managing Director at Klick Health. Jay regularly speaks with teams and companies across the globe about the Future of Work, including at TEDx, NASA, Harvard Business School, Google, and Twitter's World Headquarters. He's also written for publications like the Harvard Business Review and been a panelist on CBC's The National. Now, he spends his days helping the largest enterprises in the world execute their most critical programs through Enterprise Orchestration, alongside his amazing crew of more than 80 Senseis. Main Takeaways: ● The Story of The Decoded Company ● Transforming Workplaces Through Data-Driven Solutions ● Creating Minimal Lovable Products Key Quotes: “How many of our customers would be deeply disappointed if we took the product away from them? That to me is minimal lovable product. That's where you get passionate champions who are going to push this within their own companies. It's where you get to renewal rates that are really high, where it expands within those, where you get people who are happy to speak publicly about your platform and how much of a difference it's made for them.“ - Jay Goldman Be sure to check out full show notes at https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/resources or click "Episode Website" below. Connect with Jay LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaygoldman/ Website: https://jaygoldman.com/, ​​https://www.senseilabs.com/ The Decoded Company by Leerom Segal, Aaron Goldstein, Jay Goldman, Rahaf Harfoush: https://www.amazon.com/Decoded-Company-Talent-Better-Customers/dp/1591847141 These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website  innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

Welcome to Innovation Meets Leadership! I'm your host, Natalie Born. In this episode, we share a conversation about self-discovery. Karen Hardwick, the author of The Connected Leader, joins us to talk about how leaders must first connect deeply with themselves in order to connect with others in a healthy way. We also focus on empathy, one of Karen's 7 strategies to empower our true selves, and the power it holds in transforming relationships. With master's degrees from Princeton Theological Seminary and Rutgers and decades of front row experience, Karen is a spiritually and psychologically trained leadership consultant, speaker, author, podcast host, and lover of connection. Her in-depth clinical training, along with her tenured business acumen, sets her apart and matters a great deal in a world where anyone can be a “coach”; her expertise allows her to understand, name, and address what is getting in the way of people and organizations performing at their best. Her wisdom helps her to guide individuals, teams, and entire organizations to navigate the complexities of human nature and organizational dynamics so they can move into a culture of empowerment, inspiration, and transformation. Main Takeaways: Leaders Have a Human Being Crisis Empathy is A Superpower Finding Ourselves in Silence Key Takeaways: “We are not leaders having a leadership crisis. We're leaders having a human being crisis. So when we let that sink in and wash over us, what does that mean? What I believe it means is that leaders can no longer MBA their way into leadership, what we need to do is show up more fully human with the power of our stories.” - Karen Hardwick Be sure to check out full show notes at https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/resources or click "Episode Website" below. Connect with Karen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenjhardwickinc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenjhardwick/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KarenJHardwickInc Website: https://karenjhardwick.com/ The Connected Leader: https://connectedleaderbook.com/ These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

Welcome to Innovation Meets Leadership! I'm your host, Natalie Born. In this episode, Kevin Mills takes us behind the scenes of podcasting, the pitfalls and benefits of starting your podcast, and how you can use this powerful tool to your advantage. Kevin Mills is a co-founder of Streamlined Podcasts, a full-scale podcast production agency. Streamlined Podcasts helps its clients edit and produce their podcasts consistently for an affordable price. With industry-leading turn-times, technologies, and teams, you'll have trouble finding a better value anywhere else. Kevin's entrepreneurial journey began in direct-to-consumer sales. He now spends his time and efforts helping podcasters focus on what they do best - producing content. He is passionate about making it as easy as possible for content creators to get their message to their audience. Main Takeaways: ● There is No “Recipe” to Success, Just Consistent Action ● How To Avoid the Pitfalls of Podcasting ● Can I Make Money with my Podcast? ● How to Start Your Own Podcast Key Quotes: “If you're not using a podcast right now to network, drive more leads into your business, and build thought leadership or brand awareness, you might regret it three years from now. Podcasting is here to stay and the exponential growth has just begun.” - Kevin Mills Be sure to check out full show notes at https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/resources or click "Episode Website" below. Connect with Kevin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-mills-59a797a8/ Website - ​​https://streamlinedpodcasts.com/ These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

Welcome to Innovation Meets Leadership! I'm your host, Natalie Born. In this episode, Thomas Watkins breaks down the ins and outs of effective design. He emphasizes the need to consider the user experience and that the process of design development must be centered around it. The key is making people's lives easier and avoiding over-complicated systems. Thomas Watkins is a thought leader, speaker, and industry practitioner located in Houston TX. Thomas has made it his career's focus to combine technology with design psychology in order to drive business success. He specializes in helping his business partners bring their own brilliant ideas to life, by translating complexity into simplicity. Main Takeaways: ● Where Apps Go Wrong and How to Address Them ● Curating a User-Friendly Design to Establish Connection ● Utilizing Psychology to Understand the Customer Key Quotes: “Anytime a user has to think about your software, usually, that's not a good thing… If it's something that's easy to learn and for you to operate in, that's where the win is.” - Thomas Watkins Be sure to check out full show notes at https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/resources. Connect with Thomas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/watkinsthomas/ Website: ​​https://www.3leaf.consulting/ These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

Welcome to Innovation Meets Leadership! I'm your host, Natalie Born. In this episode, Shaunak Roy discusses innovation in education through technology. Backed by evidence, it goes to show that active and engaged learning results in better outcomes. By being aware and taking part in the dialogue, the future of better education can become clearer and more feasible. Shaunak Roy is the founder and CEO of Yellowdig. Yellowdig is a community-driven active learning platform adopted by over 130 colleges and universities, K12 schools, and corporate training clients. Yellowdig's mission is to transform every classroom into an active, social and experiential learning community. Main Takeaways: ● The Most Effective Method of Learning for Better Engagement ● The Spike of Innovation and Utilizing Technology for Education ● Create the Dialogue for Future of Education Key Quote: “We have to really start to question whether the time the students are spending in the classrooms, and the value they're getting out of the education system… [are] adding up… in terms of the effort that is getting into it.” - Shaunak Roy Be sure to check out full show notes at https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/resources Connect with Shaunak LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunak-roy-65231b/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/shaunak_roy Website: https://www.yellowdig.co/ These are proven solutions to advance your innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

Welcome to Innovation Meets Leadership! I'm your host, Natalie Born. In this episode, Brad Smith talks about blind spots and how we can better address these issues through self-awareness. Without recognizing our natural tendencies, we tend to refuse proper delegation and thus, lack exponential growth. By understanding ourselves and our capacities to learn, we can stay intentional with what we do. Brad Smith is the founder and CEO of Stellar Insight Inc. a business growth consulting and coaching company. Brad has been a chemist, production plant and equipment designer, a business manager, a business consultant, and an executive coach for CEOs and business owners among other things. He pursues insight and understanding into the convergence of business success, organizational excellence, and the practical actions it takes to consistently achieve significant business growth. In his words, “Everything is a theory until you experience it and can consciously repeat the experiment.” He has coached CEOs, business owners, and legislators for organizational growth and excellence for more than twenty years. He has worked extensively with a variety of industries. Those companies who commit to the work find the specific results rewarding and significant. His passion is working with ambitious CEOs, business owners and their teams who are committed to their company's excellence and growth. Main Takeaways: ● Thinking For Yourself to Get Rid of Dependence ● Recognizing Who You Are and Where You Fit ● How Organizations Can Address the Blind Spots Key Quote: “If you're in pain, stop, step back, look at it and say, ‘What's the purpose that I wanted to create that created this instead of what I wanted?' There's purpose in pain.” - Brad Smith Be sure to check out full show notes at https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/resources Connect with Brad Website: http://www.stellarinsightinc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-smith-7458858/ These are proven solutions to advance your innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

Welcome to Innovation Meets Leadership! I'm your host, Natalie Born. In this episode, Michael Sahota discusses what it entails to unlock the creative potential of people in the organization. He reveals the oppression behind the traditional systems and how leaders must make the daily choice of evolving. By prioritizing people over process, it is possible to create an agile space. Michael K Sahota is a Speaker, Trainer, & Consultant on Evolutionary Leadership. He is the founder and CEO of SHIFT314 Inc - a boutique training and consulting organization that specializes in the organizational, cultural and leadership shifts needed to unlock success with Agile, Digital, Lean, etc. Michael is the co-creator of the SHIFT314 Evolutionary Leadership Framework™ (SELF) that provides practical step-by-step for the inner and outer shifts needed to unlock Business Agility, Teal and other new ways of working. Michael has trained thousands of leaders worldwide through his highly accoladed Certified Agile Leadership Training. Main Takeaways: ● Building Engaging Frameworks in the Digital and Agile Space ● Eradicate Oppression and Make the Shift to Challenge the System ● People Over Progress - Harnessing The Power of Agility Key Quote: “The truth of the matter is, all those transformation programs are done with the same traditional mindset… They're actually huge acts of oppression… Wake up, stop oppressing the people.” - Michael Sahota Be sure to check out full show notes at https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/resources or click "Episode Website" below. Connect with Michael Website: https://shift314.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsahota/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/shift314/ Twitter: twitter.com/MichaelSahota Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SHIFT314 Instagram: instagram.com/shift314_leadership/ These are proven solutions to advance your innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

Welcome to Innovation Meets Leadership! I'm your host, Natalie Born. In this episode, Rosemary Rein tackles hybrid work and how companies adapt. By effectively utilizing technology, applying positive reinforcement, and providing an avenue for collaboration, organizations can enable a better employee experience. Rosemary is an author, consultant, and international speaker on leadership, employee engagement, and innovation. She has received the Beyonder Award for her contributions to creativity and was Vice-Chair of the Creative Problem Solving Institute. She was Head of Learning and Development for Wikipedia before moving to Ecuador, where she currently resides. Main Takeaways: ● Mapping Out the Employee Experience for Hybrid Work ● Imprinting Positive Reinforcement for Ownership and Innovation ● The Formula to a Culture of Creativity Key Quotes: “Innovation really can't be put on the back burner. It has to happen today. And your employees are the key secret ingredient - employee experience with innovation.” - Rosemary Rein Be sure to check out full show notes at https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/resources or click "Episode Website" below. Connect with Rosemary Website: www.innovationminds.com and https://www.rosemaryrein.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosemary-rein-b753b356/ These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

Welcome to Innovation Meets Leadership! I'm your host, Natalie Born. In this episode, Paula White joins us to expound the concept of music as a metaphor in leadership. She highlights the importance of recognizing the different roles and tapping into your whole self to pivot while being in the metrics-driven world of sales. Paula White has an unwavering passion for music that she applies in order to bring new perspectives and open new possibilities for leaders. Her one-of-a-kind, forward-thinking approach starts with a foundation of heart and mind. A globally recognized sales leader, Paula has leveraged her talents to scale Inside Sales Teams into multi-million stand-alone sales channels. She has helped organizations achieve 8% - 10% yearly compounded growth, demonstrating success in a wide variety of industries to include travel and tourism, investments, veterinary, and healthcare distribution. Main Takeaways: ● How Music Composition is Similar to Leadership ● Understanding Side A's and B's in the Metrics-Driven World of Sales Key Quotes: “When you leave a positive legacy, it's really about being real. It's being relational and helping somebody rather than demanding.” - Paula White Be sure to check out full show notes at https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/resources Connect with Paula Website: https://paulaswhite.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_xkbbpzjHaNghE5e3U6x6w Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidebconsulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pswhite00 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/side-b-consulting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Side-B-Consulting-111598381177818/ These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

Welcome to Innovation Meets Leadership! I'm your host, Natalie Born. In this episode, Sangram Vajre from Season 1 is back! He discusses what the go-to-market means and why low retention rates translate to the death of organizations. He expounds on the four leaky buckets to consider when solving the common problems businesses face. Bestselling author Sangram Vajre co-founded Terminus in 2014 and ever since has been teaching the business of marketing with his signature frameworks. He's an international keynote speaker, was named one of the top twenty-one B2B marketing influencers in the world, and is the host of a top-fifty business podcast called FlipMyFunnel. Bryan Brown is Chief Strategy Officer at Terminus and a SaaS visionary in the marketing and sales tech industry. From co-founder to scale with multiple exits, he has envisioned and brought to market software that has shaped the way thousands of businesses grow and communicate with their customers. All resources, templates, scorecards, and frameworks from this book can be found on www.themovebook.com. Main Takeaways: ● Embracing our Business Journey by Exploring the Go-To-Market ● How Retention Rate Translates to the Company Valuation ● Solving the Problem by Targeting the Retention Angle Key Quotes: “You can't solve all of it at one go… Really get into that and say, we're gonna pick this first problem, or the second, or the third.” - Sangram Vajre Be sure to check out full show notes at https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/resources Connect with Sangram Twitter: @sangramvajre Instagram: @sangramvajre LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sangramvajre/ Terminus Website: https://terminus.com/ Move: Themovebook.com These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

Welcome to Innovation Meets Leadership! I'm your host, Natalie Born. In this episode, we have Carol Seymour who will be differentiating sponsorship and mentorship. Throughout the times in the workforce, we have been experiencing biases and some forms may not even be obvious. As we dig into these, there came the need to heavily consider sponsorship as the way to elevate our profiles as women leaders. Carol Seymour is a sought-after business leader and catalyst for growth. As an executive advisor to businesses and executives around the globe, she has a passion for helping leaders perform at maximum potential in their professions and lives. Carol founded Signature Leaders in 2013 at the request of a dozen global heads of HR, and now runs multiple leadership-focused offerings FOR women, not about women, including Signature Premier, Signature Select, Strive, and Surge. Today, more than 1,600 global executives in the Fortune 1000 are part of Signature Leaders, which also partners with more than 130 market-leading companies for their selective investments, including Eastman, ADP, Ahold Delhaize, Ingersoll Rand, ServiceNow, Cardinal Health, Merck, UPS, Nestle, Southern Company, AT&T, and Cigna. She is also a top-rated speaker, named one of the Top 40 Women Keynote Speakers for 2020 by RealLeaders Magazine, spending most of her speaking time with women's forums, industry conferences, and client leadership forums. Main Takeaways: ● The Sobering Reality of Economic Parity for Women ● Bridging the Gap: The Critical Role of Advocates ● Inviting Opportunities for Sponsorship through Exposure Key Quotes: “Your direct supervisor is typically not going to be a sponsor, right? That's their job to kind of help develop you, what you want to do is get some visibility by people who actually don't know that much about you… Being part of those allows visibility into some of the other things that you're capable of.” - Carol Seymour Be sure to check out full show notes at https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/resources or click "Episode Website" below. Connect with Carol Website: https://signatureleaders.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-seymour-40897614 Book: Wisdom Warriors These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.comor connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

Welcome to Innovation Meets Leadership! I'm your host, Natalie Born. In this episode, Mike Krass discusses what it takes to build a business that lasts for centuries, the considerations in this evolving society to make it happen, and the way to cultivate leadership in this values-led organization. Mike Krass is the CEO of MKG Marketing, a digital marketing agency that gets tech and healthcare brands found online through transparent, measurable digital marketing. Over the last ten years, Mike has grown MKG Marketing into a 7 figure business not only by specializing in data and analytics but by embracing a “people first” philosophy that promotes a strong work-life balance while systematically holding employees as well as clients accountable. Mike takes this philosophy with him as he sits on the Board of Directors of the global Entrepreneur's Organization, as well as mentoring other businesses through organizations such as Idea Village and General Assembly. The genesis of MKG Marketing came when, at a creative agency, Mike was caught completely flat-footed by a client's question - “How much money did we make from your campaign?” Realizing the importance of analytics, Mike and his business partner, Kerry Guard, set out to found an agency that could both perform creatively and provide hard numbers in order to quash the frustration that companies can often feel when navigating the digital marketing landscape. Main Takeaways: Building Businesses That Lasts for Centuries Values Run in the Company's DNA The Path to Leading a 100-Year Business Key Quote: “It [the leadership plan] exists. It's communicated. It's communicated regularly. Those are two separate things, right? You didn't just say it once, and then put it in the drawer. It's communicated regularly, and it's understood. And I use the word understood very intentionally.” - Mike Krass Be sure to check out full show notes at https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/resources or click "Episode Website" below. Connect with Mike Website: https://mkgmarketinginc.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mikekrass Twitter: @mkgmarketinginc These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

Welcome to Innovation Meets Leadership! I'm your host, Natalie Born. In this episode, Michael F. Schein redefines the effective manner of marketing or getting the hype. Why is it that those who do not consider themselves marketers turn out to have a bigger following? From this conversation, Michael points out the power of utilizing psychology and how it should be used responsibly by keeping our motives in check. Michael F. Schein is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a company that specializes in making consultants and coaches famous in their fields. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. His book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers, published by McGraw Hill, appears where books are sold. Main Takeaways: The Marketing Hype: Utilizing Psychological and Emotional Drives The Implications of the Hype - Emotional Regulation Targeting Mistrust to Effectively Offer Value Key Quotes: “We let our emotions get in the way. And that's a good thing. The problem with that is some of the best people with the best ideas, they throw the baby out with the bathwater, they willfully reject driving attention and emotion around what they're selling, what their messages are.” - Michael F. Schein Be sure to check out full show notes at https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/resources or click "Episode Website" below. Connect with Michael Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelSchein1 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrancisschein/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.schein.7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scheinm1/ Author Website: michaelfschein.com Business website: microfamemedia.com These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

Natalie Born is the Founder and Podcast Host of Innovation Meets Leadership and the Vice President of Innovation for Territory Global. Prior to Innovation Consulting, Natalie was the Senior Vice President of Business Development at a mar-tech firm. As an accomplished executive with two approved US patents under her belt and over 15 years of experience leading product development teams, she is consistently willing to share her expertise to ensure companies are designing their products and strategy with the customer at the center of the design. Natalie is a keynote speaker, podcaster, and innovation facilitator. Natalie has worked with organizations such as CareerBuilder, First Data, IHG, and ADP, leading major initiatives in over 18 countries and building a background in acquisition, integration, and international product development. Let's listen to Natalie and learn her Purpose Pivot moments! [00:01 - 05:49] Opening Segment I introduce my special guest for this episode, Natalie Born Learn more about Natalie with these Rapid Fire Questions! [05:50 - 15:12] What to Look For in a Company Natalie talks about the influence of her parents on her career Why she always looks for a challenge What you should look for in a company according to Natalie [15:13 - 25:44] What Are Your Non-Negotiables? Choose a leader, not a job, and here's why Look for formal and informal mentors Natalie shares her experience during the 2008 economic crisis From almost getting fired to leading an entire department Determine your non-negotiables in your career Natalie talks about her purpose [25:45 - 32:56] Why Prioritize Your Peace Before Performance When should you “take the leap?” How Natalie can take risks so quickly Peace over performance [32:57 - 34:24] Closing Segment See links below to connect with Natalie Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Choosing a leader, not a job, is one of the most important lessons that I've ever personally gleaned from all the different leaders I've set under.” - Natalie Born “I'm going to take the leap even though I have no clue what it's gonna look like or where my foot is going to land.” - Natalie Born “When we walk in a place of peace, we can see other people, we can care for other people, and we can come alongside them, and they're not competition to us.” - Natalie Born Resources Mentioned: John Maxwell Email natalie@innovationmeetsleadership.com or check out LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to connect with Natalie. Visit Territory Global and Innovation Meets Leadership to learn more about her work. SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW to this podcast to hear more success stories of leaders who have gone further than they can ever see! Visit Kairos Leaders online and on Instagram to learn more about our work with leaders all over the world. Email info@kairosleaders.org to reach out to me. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purposepivots/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/purposepivots/support

In this episode of the AVAIL Leadership Podcast, we're sitting down with Natalie Born. Natalie is the Founder of Innovation Meets Leadership and VP of Innovation for Territory Global. In today's episode, she'll break down what innovation is, how we can utilize it effectively, and equip listeners with applicable strategies.

In this episode of Mic Drop Events, we're joined by our friend Natalie Born who gives her valuable insight on facilitating both audiences during a hybrid event. Natalie put these skills to the test during a recent hybrid event and did an amazing job recognizing not only the group in the room but those tuning in online too. This is a skill that many people don't talk about but one that is absolutely vital to the success of a hybrid event. Natalie Born is the Founder and Podcast Host of Innovation Meets Leadership and the Vice President of Innovation for Territory Global. Prior to Innovation Consulting, Natalie was the Senior Vice President of Business Development at a mar-tech firm. As an accomplished executive with two approved US patents under her belt and over 15 years of experience leading product development teams, she is consistently willing to share her expertise to ensure companies are designing their products and strategy with the customer at the center of the design. Natalie is a keynote speaker, podcaster, and innovation facilitator. Natalie has worked with organizations such as CareerBuilder, First Data, IHG, and ADP, leading major initiatives in over 18 countries and building a background in acquisition, integration, and international product development. Be sure to follow Natalie on social: @innovationmeetsleadership

Welcome to Innovation Meets Leadership. On this episode with my guest and my dear friend, Loretta Edmond, we discuss personal reinvention through mental focus and prioritizing what really matters in life. Main Takeaways: ● How Crisis Can Be a Catalyst for Transformation ● How To Reinvent Yourself Despite Fear ● Having The Right Mindset And Changing The Fear Narrative In Our Heads Be sure to check out full show notes at https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/resources or click "Episode Website" below. Connect with Loretta on LinkedIn (in/lorettaedmond) These are proven solutions to advance your innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

Natalie Born is the Founder and Chief Disruptor of Innovation Meets Leadership and the Vice President of Innovation for Territory Global. Before innovation consulting, she was the Senior Vice President of Business Development at an automotive mar-tech firm.  With over 15 years of experience leading product development teams and two approved U.S. patents under her belt, Natalie helps organizations create products with their customer at the center of the design. She is also a keynote speaker and the host of The Innovation Meets Leadership Podcast. In this episode… As a leader, it's important to create a culture where your organization is constantly learning, growing, and getting better. Natalie Born, the Founder and Chief Disruptor of Innovation Meets Leadership, believes that the ability to “disrupt yourself before you're disrupted” is the key to promoting innovation and staying ahead of the trends that are happening in your industry.  Tune in to this episode of Inside Auto Podcast as Ilana Shabtay is joined by Natalie Born, the Founder and Chief Disruptor of Innovation Meets Leadership. Natalie discusses her role as an innovation consultant and her experience leading product development teams. She also provides her insights into overcoming business challenges, instilling a culture of innovation within your organization, and the value of mentorship.

Matt Morasky has been a practitioner of design thinking and visual thinking for more than a decade. In the course of designing and delivering scores of programs throughout Europe and North America, Asia, and Africa, Matt established the Amsterdam Visual Thinking School and has written, taught, and spoke on the topic around the globe. Matt is also co-author of The Art of Opportunity, a practical guide to identifying, developing, and launching new business opportunities through strategic innovation. Let's dive into part one of this interview and talk about the idea behind “big innovation” vs. “practical innovation”? Main Takeaways ● Big Innovation vs. Practical Innovation ● Having the freedom to advance your ideas and tackling limitations within an organization ● Tips for leaders on how to get their people to think more innovatively ● How to improve the flow of ideas in an organization Be sure to check out full show notes at Innovation Meets Leadership. You can follow Matt on Linkedin or visit territory.co to learn more. These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

We listen today to Natalie Born, she's a strategic corporate innovation expert consultant, she describes her career journey and points of views around the art of corporate innovation to drive organizational growth. She has been focused on creating corporate innovative strategies to drive growth and disrupt industries for almost two decades.  Natalie implements the innovation design process to make a positive impact on leadership's way of thinking about innovation to drive revenue and market share results.Natalie has an incredible career background working in senior executive management roles at leading companies within diverse industries, such as CareerBuilder, First Data, ADP, IHG and now currently as VP of Innovation at Territory.coWe have a very powerful conversation around what organizations can do to embrace and execute innovation, how to approach innovation with a team and futurist mentality, and how to be disruptive in your industry to win. Growing up in the Peach StateGrowing up in a small town of Duluth, Georgia for Natalie, she always felt that she was the only one, she didn't belong, in the '80s there wasn't too much diversity in suburban Georgia. However she took that feeling of being different through her collegiate experience from Oglethorpe University to Maryland's Global Campus for her MBA and during an overseas business education program in India during her MBA, all these experiences began to shape herself to the corporate professional executive and consultant she has become“Noticing that I was different at a young age was difficult, but as I grew older I embraced being different and how  special it is to bring your differences to the table" – Natalie Born. Challenges to break through doors, being the only women and of color at the table in companies and tech Natalie describes and shares how her childhood, collegiate experience, and early corporate experiences prepared her to have a diversity and design thinking approach  throughout her career. “Alot of people talk about luck, I personally don't believe in luck, but rather in alot of hard work, working twice as hard to get ahead” – Natalie Born.What a reverse merger at CareerBuilder taught her about having a superior work ethicNatalie describes how a week after the company she was working within HeadHunter was acquired by CareerBuilder and being fired and hired again as part of the leadership team by CareerBuilder in a span of a week.  She has always had a drive to over-deliver and do much more than the bare minimum, always striving 150%, to wanting to do more to get to the next level. Her Reason Why and Origin of Her Entrepreneurship Journey“My career reached a level after more than 15 years in corporate, where it wasn't about me and I really wanted to help others around ideation, innovation and knowing how to help people freed from their mind ” – Natalie Born. Becoming intentional  about providing diversity and inclusion towards a more equitable and innovative corporate culture."Cheryl Sandberg talks about until you have a diverse set of candidates how can you pull the trigger on hiring that person. You need to bring the elephant into the room and painting it red and having those discussions around diversity and the same opportunities for career advancement." Natalie Born. The Art of Corporate Innovation with Design Thinking and Planning for Future  Growth“Innovation is no longer individual based, it's now very team-based, so it's all about getting the best and brightest team together and then you draw, putting all the ideas on the table, bad and good ones, to let the good  ideas take shape and win.” – Natalie Born.  Most companies will be disrupted by not being disruptive proactively“Too often companies are so focused on how much money we are making today that we are not creating the future. My fear is that large organizations are not disrupting themselves, so they end up being disrupted” – Natalie Born.  Pivoting and forecasting into the future is more imperative than ever“If your a leader you have to be a futurist. Corporations struggle with leadership side or innovation and the ability to create the future."– Natalie Born. Back to the Future with Natalie Born“Don't sweat the small stuff, overempahasis the things that have long-term impact and under-emphasize the things that have short-term impact” – Natalie Born.  Book recommendations to help you get 1% better1. Scaling Up by Verne Harnish2. From Impossible to Inevitable by Aaron Ross and Jason Lemkin 3. The Art of Opportunity by Marc Sniukas, Parker Lee, and Matt Morasky Bio:Natalie Born is the VP of Innovation for Territory Global and the Founder & Host of The Innovation Meets Leadership Podcast. As an innovation consultant, Natalie helps her clients move from idea to execution. Natalie has spent the last 15+ years designing and creating products with the goal of creating customer delight. She has contributed to two approved US patents during her career and is passionate about helping organizations leverage the incredible talent they have, to create the outcomes they want.Natalie worked with organizations such as CareerBuilder, First Data, IHG, and ADP, leading major initiatives in the acquisition, integration, and international product development in over 18 countries. Throughout her career, she has authored numerous articles and speaks nationally.* Received her Masters of Business Administration  and International Business from the University of Maryland Global Campus* Received her Masters of Business Administration  and International Business from the International Management Institute, New Delhi India * Received her Bachelors of Science, Business Administration  from Oglethorpe University * She is a Scrum Alliance  ScrumMaster® (CSM®), Project Manager PMI Certified You can connect with Natalie at the following:LinkedIn Natalie BornThe Innovation Meets Leadership Podcast Facebook Innovation Meets Leadership Instagram Innovation Meets Leadership 

Our guest today, Dr. Dawn Marie Kier is affectionately known as the “heart doctor.” She is the founder of New Dawn Consulting and has spent the last 22 years helping leaders, franchisees, and organizations in the fast-casual, franchise, and retail space. She helps leaders identify and remove the root problems that keep teams and organizations from achieving desired outcomes. Main Takeaways from this episode: 1.) How Should We Start To Cultivate Influence 2.) A Leader's Influence 3.) “Results Through Relationship” vs. “Relationships Through Results” Be sure to check out full show notes at our website Innovation Meets Leadership. You can connect with Dr. Dawn on LinkedIn or visit her company website https://www.consultingnewdawn.com/. These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

Natalie Born is the Founder of Innovation Meets Leadership and the Vice President of Innovation for Territory Global. Tune in with host Natalie Born and find out what 5 critical and transformative principles to implement amidst the 2020 COVID-19 crisis. Main Takeaways on this episode: There are 5 things that a leader must do when there is a crisis: 1. Assess the Situation 2. Set a Vision 3. Create a Clear Strategy 4. Understand the Financials 5. Act and execute Be sure to check out full show notes at Innovation Meets Leadership Podcast or click "Episode Website" below. These are proven solutions to advance your innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support