Podcasts about inspiring innovation

Sal Khan is one of the great innovators in education and in this Blue Sky episode, he discusses his book, Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That's a Good Thing). He and his colleagues at Khan Academy are well on their way to creating powerful AI teaching assistant called Khanmigo.  At a time when many fear the onset of AI applications, Sal Khan presents an inspiring vision for the future of this technology in the classroom and beyond.  Chapters:03:19 The Origin Story of Khan Academy Sal shares the inspiring origin story of Khan Academy, detailing how a simple act of tutoring his cousin evolved into a global educational platform.  09:39 Educated Bravery in AI Sal emphasizes the concept of ‘educated bravery' when approaching AI technologies in education. He describes how Khan Academy is adapting its tools to mitigate risks while maximizing the benefits of AI for personalized learning. 12:46 Innovative Learning Experiences Sal illustrates how AI can create engaging learning experiences, such as conversing with literary characters like Jay Gatsby.  14:55 Engaging with Historical Figures The discussion turns to the use of AI to interact with historical figures, such as Thomas Jefferson. Sal explains the complexities of addressing sensitive historical issues through AI while maintaining educational integrity. 17:19 The Role of Teachers in an AI World Sal argues that AI will not replace teachers but rather enhance their roles in the classroom.  21:42 AI as a Tool for Empowerment The conversation highlights how AI can alleviate the burdens of administrative tasks for teachers, allowing them to focus on meaningful interactions with students.  23:18 Skepticism and Critical Thinking Sal stresses the importance of skepticism when engaging with AI and other technologies. He encourages students to critically evaluate the information provided by AI, fostering deeper discussions in the classroom. 27:39 Bridging the Economic Divide with AI In this chapter, Sal Khan discusses the potential of AI to serve as a leveling mechanism in education, especially for those who cannot afford traditional tutoring.  30:01 Navigating the Ethics of AI in Education Sal explores the ethical implications of using AI in education, particularly in the context of college admissions. He highlights the gray areas of academic support and the fine line between assistance and cheating, stressing the importance of maintaining integrity in the learning process. 33:41 Introducing Khanmigo: The AI Tutor Sal introduces Khanmigo, an AI tutor designed to enhance the learning experience by providing personalized support to students. He explains its features, such as contextual understanding of lessons and ethical tutoring practices that encourage student engagement. 37:34 Empowering Teachers with AI In this chapter, Sal discusses how Khanmigo not only benefits students but also supports teachers by alleviating administrative burdens. He emphasizes the importance of improving teacher morale and engagement in a profession facing significant challenges. 39:25 The Path to Implementation Sal explains the process of integrating Khan Academy and Khanmigo into school districts, highlighting the importance of support and training for teachers.  44:28 The Future of Learning with AI Sal envisions a future where Khanmigo enhances the educational experience through multimodal interactions and real-time support for both students and teachers.  52:29 Inspiring Innovation in Education In the closing chapter, Sal reflects on the inspiring innovations at Khan Academy and the positive impact of peer tutoring through Schoolhouse World. He encourages educators to embrace AI as a tool for enhancing the teaching experience and fostering student success. 

Nick Schwarzrock is the CEO of Advanced Recovery Specialists. With a dynamic approach to leadership, he excels in sales, business development, and strategic planning within the healthcare industry. Nick is dedicated to delivering excellence with a sense of urgency and accountability, always putting customers first and striving to exceed their expectations.

Fresh off being named the Global Recipient of the 2024 St. Louis CIO ORBIE Award, Amanda McClerren joins the podcast to share her insights on leading digital transformation at Bayer Crop Science. As CIO, Amanda drives innovation that empowers farmers and supports Bayer's mission of "health for all, hunger for none." In this episode, she reflects on her journey, from pioneering digital platforms to building sustainable solutions and her passion for leadership and community impact. Tune in to hear from a visionary leader shaping a better future.Guest Links:Amanda's LinkedInBayerCredits: Host: Lisa NicholsExecutive Producer: Jenny HealMarketing Support: Landon Burke and Joe SzynkowskiPodcast Engineer: Portside Media

We sit down with Kristie Davis, Director of Missouri One Start, and Rachel Anderson, Executive Director of efactory, to discuss the Talent and Innovation working teams for Missouri's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Kristie and Rachel shed light on the roles of their working teams and how they're contributing to the development of CEDS.

STAO Conference Preview: Empowering Educators, Inspiring Innovation Date: 11/11/2024

In this insightful episode, CEO Sally Pritchett discusses the evolving landscape of organizational communication, the pitfalls of information overload, and the power of transparent, open communication in driving productivity and employee satisfaction. She shares strategies for leaders to harness technology effectively, foster psychological safety, and maintain communication clarity to build thriving, innovative workplaces. 00:34- About Sally Pritchett Sally is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Something Big, which is on a mission to make workplaces fairer, healthier, and happier by improving organizational communication.  She fundamentally believes that out-of-control and noisy communication is slowing organizations down, stressing out employees, dampening innovation, and damaging productivity.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

Leading Change: Dr. Ben Allen's Approach to Inspiring Innovation in Primary CareEpisode Description: In this episode of EPIC: eGPlearning Podblast Implementation Consultation, Dr. Gandalf welcomes Dr. Ben Allen, a visionary GP from Sheffield, to discuss the pivotal role of leadership in driving innovation and positive change within primary care teams. Dr. Allen shares his experiences and strategies for fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in general practice.Episode Highlights:The Role of Leadership in Primary Care: Dr. Allen explains how effective leadership can influence and motivate a primary care team.Inspiring Innovation: Discover the innovative practices and changes Dr. Allen has successfully implemented in his Sheffield practice.Building a Collaborative Team Culture: Learn how Dr. Allen fosters collaboration and teamwork to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.Challenges and Triumphs: Hear about the obstacles Dr. Allen faced and how his leadership helped navigate through them.Practical Leadership Strategies: Get actionable tips on how to cultivate leadership qualities within your team and drive meaningful change.Impact on Patient Care: Understand the direct benefits that strong leadership and innovation have brought to patient outcomes and satisfaction.Future of Primary Care: Dr. Allen shares his vision for the future and the ongoing role of leadership in adapting to the evolving healthcare landscape.Tune in to this inspiring episode to learn how leadership can be a catalyst for innovation and excellence in primary care. Gain insights from Dr. Allen's journey and discover practical strategies to implement in your practice to lead your team towards continuous improvement and high-quality patient care.Keywords: Leadership, innovation, primary care, NHS, general practice, patient care, practice management, healthcare improvement, team collaboration, Dr. Ben Allen, Sheffield GP, eGPlearning, healthcare podcast, Dr. Gandalf, operational efficiency, healthcare vision.Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse

What does building centaur bikes, creating fake marathons, and having a passion for bird feeding have to do with real estate? In this episode, find out how embracing crazy ideas and taking risks will create a big impact. Joining us in this episode is public speaker and author, Kyle Scheele. Known for his viral marketing ideas and creative ventures, Kyle shares his journey from chasing crazy ideas to becoming an internationally renowned speaker and author. This episode dives into the power of creativity, the importance of storytelling, and how to harness these elements to foster innovation. Whether you're in real estate or any other field, Kyle's experiences and tips on tapping into your creative potential are invaluable.   Learn more about Kyle by visiting his site kylescheele.com.    Check out the books he's written by following this link. Watch the hilarious Centaur Bike video here.   Follow Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram - YouTube - Facebook - LinkedIn - TikTok. Visit us online at realestateinsidersunfiltered.com. This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2024.

The State of Oklahoma's Chief Technology Officer, Rob Teel, is a seasoned leader with expertise leading and managing several teams and ongoing initiatives in the field of process and technology. His latest venture into publishing pales in comparison to his commitment to seeing these efforts through to completion. Teel's book on leadership, a labor of passion that took a lot of time and energy to complete, has received recognition for its motivational ideas. "It will inspire you," he says, highlighting the work's underlying legacy-building and deep impact on love. Teel's love of writing has given him a platform to impart his knowledge and abilities, improving service delivery to others and broadening the leadership sphere. He has managed to reduce his workload while maintaining the values of excellent leadership and high-quality service delivery by condensing his ideas, thoughts, methods, and abilities into the book's pages.Here's more about Rob Teel"Enabling secure digital transformation across the state of Oklahoma and the world”I have expertise as the primary point of contact with key customers and C-level partners, managing and efficiently leading multiple teams and concurrent process & technology projects to ensure their successful execution. I currently serve as one of the Chief Technology Officers at the State of Oklahoma for Oklahoma Management Enterprise Systems (OMES) Information Services Division. I also serve on the advisory board of a local non-profit and as an advisor for startups. Previously, I worked as Americas Leader for the Center of Excellence for the U.S. Canada and Latin America for Hitachi Vantara. I love a good laugh, music, great food, volunteering for good causes and participating in outdoor and high adventure activities. Please take a moment to scroll down and review the recommendations I have received from leaders and colleagues.

Paul Crosby is the founder of the uncommon League, a training and coaching company focused on helping professionals build successful careers. Through virtual classes, conferences, and mentoring, Paul and his team provide business analysis, project management, and leadership development training.Paul's mission is to pass on the career-building lessons and techniques he learned as an entrepreneur so others can advance their careers. In this episode you will learn how to apply lessons from failures to continuously improve, how to identify your innate skills and passion to pursue the right career path, and actionable techniques you can use to solve problems and inspire people through innovative learning strategies.https://theuncommonleague.com/

In this episode, we dive into the visionary world of Jehan Wijesinghe, the entrepreneurial spirit behind UnicornFactory. Jehan's journey from the bustling streets of Sri Lanka to the forefront of innovation education is a tale of passion, perseverance, and purpose. As the co-founder of UnicornFactory, he has created an unparalleled platform that empowers Sri Lankan youth with entrepreneurship skills, all in their native language, Sinhala. His commitment to providing free, quality education has impacted over 100,000 young entrepreneurs, transforming their dreams into tangible realities. Join us as Jehan shares insights on the challenges and triumphs of nurturing entrepreneurial minds, the importance of accessible education, and how he's shaping a new generation of innovators. This episode is a celebration of how one individual's dedication to change can ignite a fire of possibility and progress.

Today we feature Kerzner Internaltional CEO, Philippe Zuber, in conversation with Skift Editor-in-Chief, Sarah Kopit, on stage in Dubai at Skift Global Forum last week. They spoke on the topic of "Inspiring Innovation in the Age of AI". Visit live.skift.com to learn more about how you can attend or view our next industry defining event.

NACS Show panelists share ideas on how organizations can develop processes to come up with great ideas—and execute them—over and over. Hosted by: Gray Taylor, Executive Director, Conexxus About our Guests: Emily Sheetz, VP, Innovation and IT, Sheetz Inc. Emily is responsible for the development of and execution of company strategy as well as innovation, which includes the newly formed Sheetz Incubator. She is a third-generation family member and one of eleven active in the business. Emily previously served as director of talent development, responsible for all training and leadership development across the company. Vish Ganapathy, Director, Customer Engineering Retail, Google Vish has over 27 years in the information technology business, focusing on retail, wholesale/distribution, CPG and supply-chain segments.

Gena Smith, Chief Human Resources Officer of LVMH North America, joined Michelle Labbe, Chief People Officer of Toptal, on the latest episode of The Talent Economy podcast.LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, is a renowned luxury goods conglomerate headquartered in Paris. The company's diverse portfolio of brands includes household names such as Moët & Chandon, Hennessy, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Fendi, Givenchy, Dom Pérignon, and TAG Heuer. LVMH operates as an ecosystem where each brand maintains its unique DNA and heritage while benefiting from synergies within the group.Smith plays a key role in fostering LVMH's signature culture of creative excellence among the company's 40,000 North American employees. Prior to joining LVMH in 2011, she spent more than a decade working closely with leading retail and luxury brands through notable industry consultancies. Based in New York City, Smith also serves on the board of the Fashion Scholarship Fund, a nonprofit association that supports young talent as they seek to realize their career ambitions in the fashion industry.Some Questions Asked:How is LVMH leaning into internal mobility?How do you make employees feel safe enough to take creative risks and contribute their ideas?How do you ensure that LVMH's heritage brands remain relevant and inspire people today, while still honoring their history?In This Episode You Will Learn:The core values of LVMH and how they are honored.How LVMH manages talent and creativity by engaging the next generation of craftsmen in the luxury industry via programs like Métiers d'Excellence, DARE, internal mobility and much more.How LVMH maintains its dedication toward diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I).Links:Gena Smith - LinkedInMichelle Labbe - LinkedInToptal - LinkedInThe Talent Economy podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus Episode: Meet Adam Johansen and Damian Martin, the unparalleled minds behind Odd Studio. Having started their journey together working on the television series Farscape, they have since contributed their enigmatic talents to a buffet of visually stunning projects, igniting screens with their masterful creation of believable creatures and characters. Whether it's meticulously fabricating a suit for The Invisible Man or bringing Alien creatures to life, their collaborative genius knows no bounds. Their specialty lies not only in rendering award-winning prosthetics but also in pushing the boundaries of practical effects and animatronics. Juggling multiple roles, they revel in the craziness and the unknown, unearthing fresh routes to spawn breathtaking artistry on-screen. EPISODE BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Parish FX https://www.parishfx.com/ Buy The Podcast a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lastlooks Join Last Looks Crew & Stay in the Loop: https://www.last-looks.com/join-last-looks-crew https://www.last-looks.com/

In this episode of the HRchat show, we discuss:How your work environment can impact engagement and performance levelsRetaining your top talentWays employees can keep up to speed with changes brought on by AI and machine learningHow leaders can inspire innovationThe guest this time is Barry DiRaimondo, CEO & Chairman of SteelWave, LLC, a company that creates innovative work environments where people are inspired to go to work.Questions for Barry include: SteelWave creates innovative work environments where people are inspired to go to work. Can you share a couple of use cases?Where should innovation in a company come from? The work environment, leadership, HR, employees, partners, all of the above?What is your philosophy regarding managing your talent, and how might it differ from other traditional offices? Should leaders hire based on fit over skills/qualifications?What does it mean to have a strong work ethic?What are some of the biggest mistakes you see CEOs make when working with HR departments?How has SteelWave retained talent at the top of their respective practices for, in some cases, decades while both CRE and the workforce, in general, are afflicted by a quiet quitting crisis and work-from-home scenarios? How do you keep your best people? Technology and AI are constantly changing the way we do business. What should companies do to keep their employees up to speed so they don't fall into the skills gaps?More About Barry DiRaimondoBarry is an outspoken thought leader in addressing challenges and intrepid opportunities for investment in the modern commercial real estate (CRE) marketplace and is frequently invited to speak at conferences and industry panels. He additionally serves as an expert commentator and has appeared in Bloomberg, Fortune, the San Francisco StandarThis episode is supported by Right Management North America and ManpowerGroup. For 40+ years, Right Management has transformed organizations across more than 75 countries by evaluating, developing, and transitioning their talent. Their strong pool of coaches and leadership experts works closely with candidates to help them identify their strengths, develop new capabilities, or transition to new careers.Feature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here and contact sales@hr-gazette.com. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events

 In this episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Nolan Pillay, a multifaceted individual who wears the hats of an author, coach, motivational speaker, and more. Nolan's podcast, "Straight Talk with Nolan," provides candid discussions and insights into personal growth and human potential. Join us as we examine Nolan's philosophy and mission to empower individuals to push their boundaries and realize their possibilities. Episode Highlights: Meet Nolan Pillay: Introduction to Nolan Pillay, an author, coach, motivational speaker, and the host of the "Straight Talk with Nolan" podcast. A glimpse into Nolan's multifaceted background and his dedication to empowering others. Straight Talk with Nolan: An overview of Nolan's principles and passions that drive his Why!  focusing on personal growth and self-improvement through cultivating a strong mindset              Pushing Boundaries and Inspiring Growth: Nolan's personal journey of pushing his own boundaries and seeking growth.  How Nolan's experiences translate into motivating others to step outside their comfort zones and reach literal unknown heights. The Power of Thought: Exploring Nolan's profound quote: "Thought is the guiding force that shapes the human experience..." Unpacking the idea that our thoughts have the potential to unlock immense possibilities within us. Empowerment through Coaching: Nolan's role as a coach and how he guides individuals toward their goals. How coaching can provide the tools and mindset shifts necessary for personal transformation. Inspiring Innovation and Creativity: Understanding how thought exploration leads to innovation and creativity. Nolan's perspective on how breaking free from limitations can foster groundbreaking ideas. In this thought-provoking episode, we've jumped into the world of Nolan Pillay, an author, coach, motivational speaker, and host of the "Straight Talk with Nolan" podcast. Nolan's message of pushing boundaries, exploring thought, and embracing personal growth resonates deeply with those seeking to unlock their potential. Join us as we reflect on the power of thought, self-discovery, and the infinite possibilities within us all. Connect with Nolan: https://nolanpillay360.com/  Books from Nolan Ignite your Faith https://a.co/d/6ic7lUe  My Covid Journey https://a.co/d/7rfy2pf  ****If you enjoyed this episode please follow the show, share it with a friend and leave a review on Spotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4JfM1ZitoXTP6DXXfUbqRm?si=9f68c2de30a5446f⁠ Do you want to be featured on The Phase 4 Podcast? Fill out this form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSDX6Nm2Mdi-auIiqAH0f3ZTjllNRlIFbanu7mzmMUzjQMvw/viewform?usp=sf_link Connect with Jp  ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NextStepsAcademy     In addition, The Next Steps Academy is proud to announce the release of  Words From Walden, An Inspiring book that celebrates Nature, Spiritual Awakening, New Age thinking and Esoteric views of the world. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9XFT5VT?ref_=pe_3052080_397670860 

Inspiring Innovation: OT in Tech, DME and Entrepreneurship with Dr. Brandy ArchieClarice Grote, MS, OTR/L The Amplify OT Podcast website As a practicing OT, you know the importance and value that obtaining the necessary DME and adaptable equipment has on reaching your patient's goals. Unfortunately, it can be a challenge to find and obtain the right equipment especially when dealing with insurance claims. Today's guest Dr. Brandy Archie recognized this problem and created Ask Samie to help patients get the right adaptable equipment in an easy and stress-free way. That's why this week on The Amplify OT Podcast, my guest Dr. Brandy and I are talking about inspiring innovation: OT in tech, DME, and entrepreneurship. Join the Amplify OT MembershipAs an exclusive bonus for podcast listeners, you can join the Amplify OT Membership at any time! Join today to take control of your career! It's time to become your own best resource on Medicare and advocacy.In this episode, Dr. Brandy and I cover:Why occupational therapists make for great entrepreneurs. How Ask Samie helps patients, family members, and clinicians easily find the right adaptable equipment without the guesswork. Resources to walk you through the steps and provide prompts to get equipment covered by your insurance. Leveraging your documentation as a way to show your skilled and professional knowledge and to better help patients get the equipment they need.Understanding the laws so you can provide more options to your patients. How the Licensure Compact could open up a useful opportunity for businesses. Free OT Reimbursement Podcast PlaylistWhat to keep learning about insurance and reimbursement without wasting time? Head HERE to get your free OT Reimbursement Playlist and Guide!CLICK HERE to save 40% off Medbridge Today! Looking for more policy info? Check out our articles at www.amplifyot.com/articles CONNECT WITH DR. BRANDY ARCHIE:Ask SamieLinkedInCONNECT WITH AMPLIFY OT:WebsiteFree NewsletterInstagramLinkedInFacebookTikTok © Amplify OT and Clarice Grote Mentioned in this episode:Medbridge Ad LinkNeed CEUs? Save 40% off on your Medbridge subscription by using code “AmplifyOT” at checkout. Medbridge has great CEUs on Medicare,...

In this episode, Naveen Lakkur, the founder and chief innovation coach at the Institute of Inspiring Innovation, talks about inspiring innovation by thinking out of the box. He is a serial entrepreneur turned innovation coach. Naveen Lakkur has co-founded several innovative companies within his over 25-year professional career. He is a visionary catalyst that has transformed 250+ ideas into commercial realities. If you're a part of the C-suite or have been tasked to help bring the culture of innovation inside your company, it is best to reach out to Naveen Lakkur by visiting https://www.iii.today/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveenlakkur/.  Mitchell Levy is the Global Credibility Expert at AHAthat, the first AHA leadership (Thought Leadership) platform on the market for thought leaders, experts and companies to unleash their genius to the world. His passion is helping entrepreneurs, business owners and C-Suite Executives get known as thought leaders & become best-selling authors with the AHA platform. He is an accomplished entrepreneur who has created 20 businesses in Silicon Valley including four publishing companies that have published over 800 books. Mitchell is an international best-selling author with 60 business books, has provided strategic consulting to over 100 companies, has advised over 500 CEOs on critical business issues, and has been chairman of the board of a NASDAQ-listed company.Visit https://www.credibilitynation.com to learn more about the Credibility Nation community.Visit https://www.ahathat.com/author to learn how you can become an Amazon best-selling author in 4 months.

Gian Luca Grondona is the Chief HR, Organization & Systems Officer of Webuild Group a global player specialized in the construction of large, complex infrastructures. He joins Andrea in this episode. Andrea initially interviewed Gian Luca via LinkedIn but wanted to share this incredibly valuable conversation with his podcast audience too! Andrea and Gian Luca delve deep into the role and purpose of HR and people in the transformation of an organisation. They discuss how you can improve decision-making in large organisations, how to develop and retain knowledge internally as well as how to create engaged people and teams to generate and inspire success. KEY TAKEAWAYS  The biggest lesson Gian Luca has learnt in his time at various global corporations is to give trust and responsibility to people, to teach others and delegate. The construction industry has embedded risk. This is one of the challenges Webuild has to contend with and one of the reasons they are trying to centralise their risk management. Sustainability is something Webuild are passionate about and is working towards in all of its projects. People are an integral part of a business so of course, they have a huge impact when a company is going through a transformation and the success of this transformation is underpinned by the individuals and teams within the organisation. Transforming its bidding process, to engage all necessary departments and dividing responsibility accordingly has allowed WeBuild to increase its contract conversion by 50% Innovation can be tricky to inspire in industries such as construction but you can facilitate it within teams by first engaging your leaders. If you can inspire them and challenge their thinking then you can begin to change the culture within teams too.  A lean way to make innovation easy, is by investing in innovation in core functions of the business, where it will have the biggest impact. People development is essential and something all leaders should have at the top of their agenda. Anticipating the future needs of a team is a great way to create a plan for the development of your people. How you communicate is one of the biggest ways you can have an influence on and impact the engagement of your people. BEST BITS “Giving trust to people, you lose sometimes, but you win the majority of the time” “We have and will continue to transform this industry” “If we keep thinking with the eyes of the past we cannot make this change” “The thing I am most proud of is 11 of the people that were working with me have become Chief Human Resources Officers in companies” “The fact we are doing iconic work helps a lot with the engagement of people” LEARNING MOMENTS  02:18: Gian Luca's Career Journey 05:20: Gian Luca's Biggest Lesson Learnt 11:50 The Future & Aspirations of WeBuild 16:10 The Role of Sustainability at Webuild 18:40 The Impact of People in Transformation 21:57 How WeBuild Increased their Contract Conversion 28:00 Managing Knowledge and Expertise in a Large Corporate Company 31:00 Inspiring Innovation within a Construction Company 38:38 Putting your Own People on the Top of your Agenda 43:49 How can we Engage our People More?   VALUABLE RESOURCES Like the show? Please leave or write a review on your favorite podcast platform! Let Andrea know your thoughts or share your comments via LinkedIn or via email For more information on Andrea's work and access to other valuable resources, please visit the website    If you don't want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog Need more? Book a 30 min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy. ABOUT THE HOST My name is Andrea Petrone. I'm a Human Performance and Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach and International Speaker. I help leaders and their teams to change their mindsets and master their leadership capabilities so they can achieve extraordinary performance. I've been in the corporate world for more than 20 years working globally - in 6 countries and 3 continents - for medium-large companies.

Innovation is critical for any business, but in healthcare, it really matters. The first step toward making people's lives better starts with understanding how they behave. No matter who you are or what business you're in, understanding behavioral health is crucial, and it's up to innovation and creative problem-solving to ensure we're serving patients well. In this episode, Dr. Nilda Perez, a Behavioral Health Expert, and Scott Cormier, VP of Emergency Management, EC, and Safety at Medxcel, discuss ways they inspire innovation in their own organizations. You'll learn how creativity doesn't always mean complicated projects and that sometimes it's the small things that make the biggest difference.

Get to know these successful thought leaders and find out how they present themselves and their crafts as experts in their fields. Alain Hunkins the managing director of Hunkin's Leadership Group. He is also a sought-after speaker, consultant, trainer, and coach. He has over 20 years of leadership training, facilitation, adult learning, development design, organizational development, and culture change. Leaders trust him to help unlock their potential and expand their influence, leading to superior results, increased engagement, higher levels of retention, and greater organizational and personal satisfaction. If you know the “what” and the “why” of becoming a better leader but can't figure out the “how,” reach out to Alain Hunkins by visiting his website, https://www.alainhunkins.com and going to https://www.linkedin.com/in/alainhunkins/. Naveen Lakkur is the founder and chief innovation coach at Institute of Inspiring Innovation. He is a serial entrepreneur turned innovation coach. He has co-founded several innovative companies within his over 25-year professional career. He is a visionary catalyst that has transformed 250+ ideas into commercial realities. If you're a part of the C-suite or have been tasked to help bring the culture of innovation inside your company, it is best to reach out to Naveen Lakkur by visiting https://www.iii.today/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveenlakkur/. Danny Hadas who is a bestselling author, employee experience innovator and advisor to the world's most iconic brands. His work has impacted millions of people across more than 500 companies worldwide including Disney, BMW and AT&T. He is the founder of The Emovation Project. He shares the innovative power of intentionally crafting experiences in the context of emotions. Danny leads master classes all around the country empowering people to innovate with emotions and transform their workplace culture. He teaches how to create a winning employee experience. If profitability is a challenge in your business and you recognize that people are the key to unlocking your profits, you should consider reaching out to Danny Hadas by visiting his website https://www.emovationproject.com and going to https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielhadas/.    Global Credibility Expert, Mitchell Levy is a TEDx speaker and international bestselling author of over 60 books. As The AHA Guy at AHAthat (https://ahathat.com), he helps to extract the genius from your head in a two-three hour interview so that his team can ghostwrite your book, publish it, distribute it, and make you an Amazon bestselling author in four months or less. He is an accomplished Entrepreneur who has created twenty businesses in Silicon Valley including four publishing companies that have published over 800 books. He's provided strategic consulting to over one hundred companies and has been chairman of the board of a NASDAQ-listed company. Mitchell has been happily married for thirty years and regularly spends four weeks in Europe with family and friends. Visit https://mitchelllevy.com/mitchelllevypresents/ for an archive of all the podcast episodes. Connect to Mitchell Levy on: Credibility Nation YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3kGA1LI Credibility Nation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/credibilitynation/ Mitchell Levy Present AHA Moments: https://mitchelllevy.com/mitchelllevypresents/ Thought Leader Life: https://thoughtleaderlife.com Twitter: @Credtabulous Instagram: @credibilitynation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, GOLD speaks to Eugene Borukhovich, Co-Founder and COO, YourCoach.Health, about the evolving landscape of digital therapeutics. He discusses his journey into the pharmaceutical space, tips for companies looking to get into DTx and his predictions for this tech evolution over coming years. And news you might have missed showcases collaborative efforts against ebola and good news from Gilead Sciences. If you're interested in learning more about the topic areas discussed in this episode, check out the following content: The changing rhythm of digital therapeutics https://www.emg-gold.com/post/the-changing-rhythm-of-digital-therapeutics Embracing pharma's digital transformation https://www.emg-gold.com/post/embracing-pharma-s-digital-transformation Top tips for digital innovation and the future of patient centricity https://www.emg-gold.com/post/podcast-top-tips-for-digital-innovation-and-the-future-of-patient-centricity

As CEO of ASUG, Geoff believes that the connections we make for our members have the potential to become career-defining relationships that inspire innovation and success for their organizations. His forward-thinking leadership prioritizes helping our members make the most of their investment in SAP technologies. To that end, Geoff works closely with customers, members, the SAP Executive Board, and the extensive partner ecosystem to amplify the voice of the SAP customer. Additionally, he enjoys the time he's able to spend with our members at ASUG conferences, events, as well as in informal meetings.

What does it take to manifest what no one has imagined yet?   Legendary iPod, iPhone, and Nest engineer, designer, entrepreneur and investor Tony Fadell joins Brie in Episode 10 of Season 2 to discuss his best selling book "Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making things Worth Making".   On the wave of the 21st anniversary of the release of the iPod, Brie explores the topics of Tony's book including the courage it takes to step outside of social belonging and be a brave builder, the constraints of creativity and how innovation only becomes useful when its focused on relationality. Unknowing podcast is only made possible through the direct support of its listeners.  Please consider joining Brie in making Unknowing possible by becoming a patron giving a tax deductible donation in any amount Keep up with Brie's creative endeavors on the path of Unknowing by following her on Instagram.  

In this episode, Lisa Sun, founder and CEO of GRAVITAS, shares her ideas on how to Reinvent your dreams. She talks about the journey of starting GRAVITAS, getting motivation and support to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, and Reinventing her business to suit people's needs. Here are some power takeaways from today's conversation: Fulfilling your childhood dreams Helping your children achieve their dreams Dealing with unexpected business challenges Reinventing your business ideas to meet different needs [1:53] Lisa and Gravitas' Background Lisa worked at McKinsey & Company for 11 years, advising luxury fashion and beauty brands on issues regarding strategy and operations. GRAVITAS was founded in response to the not-so-terrific first professional review she ever received, noting that she “lacked gravitas.” Lisa realized the transformative power clothing has on women and developed a passion for building shapers into dresses, offering styling solutions that spark confidence in women. [21:05] Implementing a Business Idea From an Unfulfilled Need With her mother's support, Lisa started GRAVITAS to solve the underlying issues of money and people. She didn't fundraise or write up a business plan to get started; Lisa instead used her life savings and a financial model she had saved on a Word document. From working with McKinsey & Company, she already had a head start on developing connections within the fashion industry. [30:48] Dealing With the Impact of COVID-19 Despite establishing itself as a brand throughout 2019, GRAVITAS saw a tremendous decrease in sales at the beginning of 2020. Lisa hoped to launch services in China, but COVID-19 had other plans. Because of the newly-implemented stay-at-home policies, many people sent back clothes they wouldn't be able to wear anymore. But that was not the end. GRAVITAS received orders from hospitals to make gowns and masks, although that was not their specialty. There was little profit coming in compared to when they made dresses, but GRAVITAS had to keep the lights on to keep their workers employed. [36:22] GRAVITAS' Reinvention Lisa Reinvented her brand from working to suit the needs of women of different sizes to designing uniforms for the Hilton Hotels in New York and fire and police department uniforms. GRAVITAS has also launched content and sold books on realizing the unmet need to help women feel their best. [40:21] The Main Idea Behind GRAVITAS the Book Lisa's main idea was to instill self-confidence in her readers, to help them discover their superpowers. The book begins to actively make the unconscious conscious that we're the best out in the world. Guest Bio: Lisa Sun is the Founder & CEO of GRAVITAS, a company whose origin story dates back to Lisa's first professional review: that she “lacked gravitas” and “should go buy a new dress, big jewelry, and great shoes.” Realizing the transformative power of clothing, Lisa secured the patent on building shapewear into dresses and launched Gravitas, a Confidence Company offering innovative apparel and styling solutions to makeover women from the inside-out. Lisa spent 11 years at McKinsey & Company as an advisor to leading luxury, fashion, and beauty brands on their strategies and operations. She graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Yale University with distinction in Biology and Political Science. Links to Resources: https://gravitasnewyork.com/pages/gravitas https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-sun-793777/ http://www.thereinventionexchange.com/

John Sweeney (aka Jiggly Boy) is a keynote speaker and has captured the imagination of some of the most respected companies in the world. This isn't because: he owned the nation's oldest comedy theatre; nor a quote from his first book appeared on millions of Starbucks coffee cups; nor he danced shirtless on national television earning him “Fan of the Year” accolades from the Today Show. He and his team at the https://bravenewoutpost.com/ (Brave New Outpost) harness transformational laughter to help professionals activate their best, most innovative, and most resilient mindset. [00:22] http://johnsweeney.co/books/ (Return to Civility) [02:11] The author himself, http://johnsweeney.co/ (John Sweeney)-Let's start at the very beginning [06:47] Defining improv [09:22] Digging into the mindset of discovery or a mindset of improvisation [12:04] http://johnsweeney.co/wp-content/themes/johnsweeney/files/bnwlearningmodel2014.pdf (The Big Five-From Fear to Discovery) Listen, Defer Judgment, Reframe, Declare, Jump In Humor as the elixir or the lubricant of the learning We are what we practice [17:11] Example from John's life [19:47] Saint Louis In Tune [21:48] How Return to Civility came about and Change of Ownership Brave New Workshop Dudley RIggs [28:16] Theatre-a place to illuminate discussions that most people are too uncomfortable to have. [30:12] Influence of technology [31:02] Satirical comedy-humorous, reflective, and often serious viewpoints on reality [35:04] A show on systemic racism [37:56] Using the words: Yes, And [40:02] The birth of https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEAvc25GqzoFIJF7KyfGtpw (Jiggly Boy) https://www.jigglyboy.com/ (The video)-500 million views All revenue goes to the https://www.smilenetwork.org/ (Smile Network International) This is Season 5! For more episodes, go to https://stlintune.com/ (stlintune.com) #jigglyboy #johnsweeney #bravenewoutpost #returntocivility #minnesotatimberwolves #minnesota #smilenetwork #businessgrowth

Innovation is closely linked with transformation. But innovation can be perceived differently and without understanding what innovation means to you and your organisation, it's likely that misalignment will lead to conflict and confusion. Join Oliver Banks to learn how to understand what innovation means for you and how you can go about putting simple actions in place to inspire more creativity, new thinking and innovation across your organisation. Listen to this episode now to hear: 4 questions to help you to clarify what innovation means. Actionable tips to inspire more creative thinking in your organisation. Inspiration to what you can do to breed a culture of innovation. Show notes are at www.obandco.uk/177. 

Errin Stanger is Director of Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of Arkansans by inspiring innovation and expanding opportunities. The Hub's state-of-the-art facilities have provided tools and training to entrepreneurs, students and other makers, preparing them to join and grow Arkansas's economic ecosystem. In today's conversation, Errin discusses the ins-and-outs of Arkansas' first makerspace and why there is no other venue like it. She speaks in particular about the infusion of art around the building alongside technology, as she believes in being “intentional about those creative collisions that can happen between individuals.” Stanger also touches on the nonprofit's after-school classes, which are conducted to help Arkansas' youth explore art and technology with the aim of giving them an edge in the job market of the near future. Finally, Errin reflects on her experience of leading the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub from the very beginning in 2014 and shares how she feels about being one of three women paving the way in Arkansas through this initiative. She says that the secret to maintaining her creative, forward-thinking mindset is to make sure to stay focused on the bigger picture instead of getting caught up in the minutiae of it all—”the weeds”, as she refers to it. This episode is now on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also listen via the podcast player embedded above. Make sure to subscribe to “How That Happened” to receive our latest episodes, learn more about our guests, and collect resources on how to better run your business.

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Gigawaters dips into science fiction for this episode, exploring the futuristic technologies that will support Scotland's offshore wind sector. There's talk of artificial intelligence and robotics, and the innovative companies and individuals hoping to bring them to the market.  Energy Voice's Hamish Penman is joined by co-host David Bould, lead research and development specialist at Ørsted, as well as special guest Vicky Coy, head of innovation projects at the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult.  Becoming a hotbed for developing game-changing renewable technology will benefit Scotland immensely, but it is a global market and many want to cash in. Fortunately, the country has the skills, as well as the pedigree, to suggest it can emerge as the Silicon Valley for offshore wind.  Energy Voice helps organisations understand the geopolitical, economic and financial factors that underpin market events, and give you a view on what's coming over the horizon. As a listener to this podcast, you can get a free trial of energyvoice.com, giving you two weeks of unrestricted access to the latest crucial news and insight. The trial is entirely without obligation – we don't want your credit card, and there's no auto-enrolment at the end. 

It's no secret that the world of education and training is evolving. Online training and self-directed skillshare courses are becoming ever popular amongst the up and coming generation, so it would only be fitting that this same online training become available to skilled trades workers and the landscape industry. In the latest episode of Landscape Disruptors, Stanley Genadek the Dirt Moneky connects with VP of Sales at Greenius Online Training, Arden Urbano. This episode is a clash of the titans where Stanley and Arden challenge each other with some thought-provoking conversation focused on the skilled labor shortage, online training, and training staff in general. They also discuss LMN Business Management Software recently acquiring Greenius Online Training and what it might mean for the future of the green industry's first end-to-end system for landscape business owners.

Marcie Kahbody is currently the Agency Chief Information Officer for California Transportation Agency (CalSTA). In this capacity, Marcie oversees IT responsibilities for all of CalSTA's Boards, Offices, Commissions, and Departments.Marcie has held various positions in the field of information technology with the State of California for the past 27 years. Most recently, she was the Information Technology Chief for the Department of Health Care Services. She worked in a similar position for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and spent three years with the then-California Technology Agency. Marcie also worked at the Department of General Services as an Information Technology manager.ABOUT THE PODCASTWe're in an era of rapid change, where resilience is vital. The Davood for Thought podcast dives into the most important topics in government and technology, today. Our host, Davood Ghods, sits down with his vast network of colleagues to dish on the tech challenges that affect us all.Follow this podcast on your favorite platform and join the conversation by sharing it on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook.PODCAST SPONSORED BY:  Direct Technologyhttps://directtechnology.com/

Neil Sahota is a futurist and leading expert on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other next generation technologies.  He is also an IBM Master Inventor, former leader of the IBM Watson Group and professor at the University of California at Irvine. He is the author of Own the AI Revolution (McGraw Hill) and works with the United Nations which uses AI to solve issues like poverty, homelessness and more.  Neil shares with Lou his thoughts on AI and our next big leap forward on Thrive LOUD. ** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD

KATY MOUSINHO is now enjoying a life of ‘freedom and flexibility’, having forsaken the world of full - time working to pursue multiple activities including writing, health and fitness, travel and helping out small businesses with their brand and marketing strategy. As former Managing Director of The Value Engineers and with 30 years’ experience in insight and brand strategy, she has gained abroad  perspective on the  world of consumers and brand, having worked with a diverse range of clients across categories and countries.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-mousinho-98b6411GILES  LURY is a VW Beetle-driving, Lego watch-wearing, Disney-loving, Chelsea supporting father of five who also happens to be a director of brand consultancy at The Value Engineers and author of The Prisoner and the Penguin, How Coca-Cola Took Over the World, and Inspiring Innovation.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giles-lury-2646638 Every marketer knows the stories of Lord Lever and Steve Jobs, has probably read AI Ries and Jack Trout, and seen the works of Bill Bernbach and John Hegarty. What’s interesting about these ‘Masters of Marketing’ is that they are all men. Katy Mousinho’s and Giles Lury’s book, Wonder Women, tells the stories of some of the women who have had a tremendous influence on the marketing industry, like Brownie Wise, who transformed Tupperware and Mary Wells Lawrence, who founded advertising agency Wells, Rich,Greene. There are also interviews with Edwina Dunn OBE – the co-founder of Dunnhumby and the data behind the Tesco Clubcard; Helle Muller Peterson – Senior Vice President at Arla Foods  Denmark  and  previously  the  only  female CEO in Carlsberg, plus many more. Mousinho and Lury pull together their findings, not only to celebrate their success, but to provide insights for the future of marketing and the great marketers, women and men, to come.Wonder Women website: https://www.wonderwomen-marketing.com/

Interns are the future full-time workforce so it is important to provide them with responsibility for projects that are impactful for the current and future innovation they will be working on. In this episode of Innovation In The Classroom, Susanne Barnsteiner, an industrial engineering intern and graduate student at the University of Applied Sciences in Kempten, Germany, details the projects that she has worked on and her unique current role. Susanne describes her current internship at AGCO and her experience in her university studies as the cornerstone for where her career will go. Some Questions I Ask Why did you choose industrial engineering? (1:29)How did it feel to get to take on such a large project as an intern? (5:36)Did you have to learn software for your internship or did you go in prepared knowing a few different types of software? (6:15)How has your experience with Siemens software helped you with other projects? (9:33)In This Episode You Will Learn What a day in the life of Susanne’s internship looks like (2:45)The impactful projects that Susanne has previously worked on (4:31)How Susanne’s role was impacted by COVID-19 (7:31)What Susanne wants to accomplish in the next few years (10:37)Susanne’s advice for other students (11:45) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

More than 70 years ago, Danny Thomas dreamed the idea of a hospital that would operate in segregated South, where patients of all races would be treated together by physicians of all races. Thanks to that history of radical inclusion and innovation, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has moved the childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% today. Many organizations have perfected their large annual giving events—usually fundraising galas—that contribute as much as 60% of their annual revenue. St. Jude has proved to be a stunning producer of such events in the spirit of the children they serve. The hospital is funded in large part by its donors who have ensured that no family should ever pay for travel, treatment, housing, or food; that all they should worry about is helping their child live. But when COVID-19 hit and large in-person gatherings became impossible, organizations who were not able to quickly innovate faced major setbacks in recovering from this loss. Stories of stresses on these organizations are legion. Given the St. Jude legacy of innovation and good work, it should come as no surprise that the institution was named Fast Company’s #1 Best Workplace for Innovators in 2020. Despite the challenges of this year—and years past—St. Jude continues to raise more than $1 billion per year. In full disclosure Mission Partners has been a proud partner and donor to St. Jude for many years.If there’s one thing that 2020 has taught us, it's that dual transformation is key to sustaining organizations in 2021 and beyond. This week, Ken Zakalik, Director of Innovation at ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, joins us to share how his team looks into the future in the spirit of constant innovation in three core areas—culture, strategy, and opportunities. Listen in and learn more about what has worked for St. Jude to continue service through crisis and discover how innovation has become imperative to driving business into the future.Links & NotesConnect with Ken Zakalik on LinkedInAbout St. Jude Children's Research Hospital'ALSAC receives top honor on Fast Company’s 2nd annual list of 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators' — St Jude Release'One Hundred Best Workplaces for Innovators 2020' — FastCompany

David Ferrera is an engineer, entrepreneur, inventor and advisor with more then 25 years experience in the medical device field successfully developing products, founding companies, and managing them from concept through commercialization.

Innovation is not limited to invention and technology. Today we discuss how Jennifer got innovative with tracking her “why” in 2020 with a new method called “Intentionally Excel” and it’s place in her documentation. When then roundtable with the CEO of Hello7, Rachel Rodgers. She is a thought leader in the entrepreneur space As an intellectual property lawyer and a business coach she’s spent the last seven years working with NY Times bestselling authors, tech startups, coaches, consultants, doctors, accountants. Her mission is to help women entrepreneurs scale their business from $100,000 to a million and more. Her new book We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman’s Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power is available for pre-order and bound to be a best seller on every list! Learn More about Hello7: https://helloseven.co/ Follow Hello7: https://www.instagram.com/hello7co/ Follow Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachrodgersesq/

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.

In March 2020, Brian Solis began his tenure as Global Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce. Brian has built a career around studying humans, technology and how their intersection impacts businesses and humanity overall. Little did he know that he would begin his new role during one of the most disruptive happenings in decades. During this special episode of Retail Remix, Brian and Alicia talk about how these developments inspired the creation of the Novel Economy, and how our mindsets, lifestyles and behaviors during this time will serve as a catalyst for our future.

In today's chat with Amanda Venezia and Marlon Gordon we get to sneak peek behind the curtains of First Taste TV,  an innovative new platform especially for food service professionals showcasing cutting edge products, services, technologies and equipment.  This episode we discuss Serving children by supporting the professionals that feed them  The value of sharing your gifts Innovation in small districts Thriving and adapting in a post COVID world  Resources Mentioned https://firsttastetv.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstTasteTV https://www.instagram.com/firsttastetv/

'Where to find innovative ideas in lockdown' from Giles Lury, director of brand consultancy at The Value Engineers (https://www.thevalueengineers.com/) and author of Inspiring Innovation (https://lidpublishing.com/book/inspiring-innovation/) and How Coca-Cola Took Over The World (https://lidpublishing.com/book/coca-cola-took-world/) . 

Inspiration, Ideation and Innovation — chat with Naveen LakkurFor this episode, I had a very stimulating conversation with Naveen Lakkur, the founder and Chief Innovation Coach at the Institute of Inspiring Innovation and a serial author with three books to his name. As a practitioner, he has built companies, mentored and implemented commercial ideas worldwide, and identified methods and models from these experiences that can enrich the experiences of entrepreneurs and innovators.Mr. Lakkur defines innovation as the creation of something that is new or doing something different or making something better. It is viewed not as an exclusive exercise but a democratic one and an opportunity for all entrepreneurs and executives to expand their horizons by combining creativity with innovation and imbibing human values to generate meaningful ideas.Learnings from BooksIn his first book “Inseparable Twins”, Lakkur introduces the concept of paired principles, such as values and innovation — concepts that are dissimilar from each other but generate a new power when they come together.The second book, “FOUND: Transforming Your Unlimited Ideas Into One Sustainable Business” is a Book for Ideation, won four international awards, including the ‘USA Best Book Awards' in the entrepreneurship category. It is targeted at people looking to work smart by helping them categorize different ideas and identify the winning one. No idea is a bad idea, and the book teaches readers to classify them by sorting and distilling, take responsibility and action, and utilize them to bring out their potential. It emphasizes that ideation is a crucial step in the innovation journey that many entrepreneurs tend to overlook.His third book “a Little Extra™: A Book of Illustrations for Extraordinary Results” uses brief and powerful messages for developing the right mindset for success. Lakkur pushes the point that only a little extra is required to change the outcome, to overcome the gap between the ordinary and extraordinary. All three books emphasize the need to link human values with innovation to make it meaningful and to democratize innovation by giving everyone the knowledge and power to innovate.Create. Operate. Disrupt.Lakkur uses Indian mythology or the principle of God as a metaphor to explain the fundamentals of innovation. He identifies the holy Hindu Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva with the three letters in GOD — ‘G' as Generator, played by Brahma; ‘O' as Operator, the role played by Vishnu, and ‘D' or disruptor, which is Shiva. Through this, he shows how even godly roles are organizationally well-defined and are metaphors for an innovation journey or a product lifecycle. One has to create, operate, and disrupt, and keep reinventing — these elements are the foundation of entrepreneurship.Another principle is that of the inseparable twins. The consorts of these gods represent the paired principles that Lakkur proposes. Brahma's wife, Saraswati, as a goddess of knowledge, counterbalances his role as a generator, rather main resource provider for creation. For Vishnu, the cash flow required for operations — from fundraising to revenue generation to expense management and investment — is represented in the form of his wife, Lakshmi, goddess of wealth. Shiva's wife Shakti symbolizes the power that is the essential resource for disruption. They are ideally paired to bring optimal results. The takeaway is that entrepreneurs need to realize that it is not a single approach, but the application of these paired principles that enhance their creativity and enables their mission & vision.

Human relationships are complex. Warmly is the place where we'll talk about the things we’ve held back, or held onto after all these years — some things just need to be said. Warmly exists to build a vulnerable & empathetic community: equipping people with space to better understand themselves through the enneagram lens, reclaiming power in relationships or from situations in which they felt they had none. --SPECIAL THANKS goes to Colin Moore, for his help in scripting, spot-checking, and advice on rhyming. MUSICAL made possible by Ali Goldstein (Intro, Inspiring Innovation), and Richard Smithson (Outro, Breezy).

The Fabricant, a digital fashion house, recently sold a piece of digital clothing - clothing that is only available in digital environments - for over 9000 USD. This experience helped them realise that their expertise in 3-d digital modelling could be used for a better purpose: creating a new industry sector for digital only clothing which is very good for business and the planet. Mike speaks with Amber Slooten, Fabricant’s Creative Director and Adriana Hoppenbrouwer, Fabricant’s Commercial Director about the potential for digital clothing to meet our short term fashion desires while reducing negative environmental impacts. We talk #outfitoftheday, market potential, gaming, social media behaviours, fast fashion, human needs and more. Is this the future of sustainable fashion? This podcast is supported by the Laudes Foundation (formerly the C&A Foundation), The Rylander Foundation, and TENCEL™. It is produced in collaboration with Ecotextile News.

For this edition of the MTPConnect podcast, host Shannan Osrin takes you to the West Tech Fest in Perth. Now in its eighth year it continues to bring together local founders, innovators, researchers and industry to further strengthen the Australian startup ecosystem. Carlo Bellini is a medical doctor turned business strategist, executive coach, and speaker. His boutique firm, HIP Consulting (Health Innovation Performance) works at the intersection of leadership, health, business, and innovation. He advises leaders that are looking to move the needle, from working with startups to multi-billion dollar corporations and governments. Dr Carlo Bellini facilitated a West Tech Fest panel with Dr Kate Brooks (MTPConnect), Dr Kath Giles (OncoRes Medical) and Dr Marcus Tan (HealthEngine) about disruption in healthcare technology in Western Austalia. We get Kate's and Carlo's thoughts following their on stage discussion.

Here is a quick dose of inspiration! At Planet Textiles, Mike spoke to Spencer Null about Natural Fiber Welding's breakthrough solution: enabling natural fibers like cotton to behave like polyester. Is this a game changer? It is if it means poor quality fibers can be upgraded to premium fibers... Listen to this bite size pod to get a quick lesson on cool chemistry, and get inspired by a potentially disruptive approach. This interview was recorded in June 2019. This podcast is supported by the C&A Foundation, the H&M Foundation, The Rylander Foundation, and Tencel. It is produced in collaboration with Ecotextile News. 

Interview with Andy Reid founder of the Genius BoxWhat is Andy's definition of premium facilitation? What are the must haves of a successful workshop session? How to deal with skeptics and cynics?Website:www.thegeniusbox.com Andy's LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-reid-74a1a55/Andy's Instagram profile:https://www.instagram.com/thegeniusbox/Andy's e-mail:andy@thegeniusbox.com

In this episode, we host Meron Bareket, the host of  “Inspiring Innovation Podcast” and the person behind the Inspiring Innovation Podcast Incubator, where he walks through all the steps that one needs to go through to set-up and start a podcast of their own. I am bringing this podcast to you by following his instructions as well. We had a very interesting conversation about entrepreneurship, his journey from making software to how he got a job at the local Israeli radio, his iPad only magazine –“Inspiring Innovation” and his current role as the host of "Inspiring Innovation" podcast. He also talks about the pivots that he has had to make from being an editor for the online magazine to being a podcaster. We also talk about entrepreneurship, the challenges of being an online entrepreneur and how he addresses them. We also talk about Mastermind groups and their significance in the life of an online entrepreneur. He also shares his secret of getting interesting guests for the podcasts. You can find more about Meron and connect with him @ http://www.meronbareket.com/. The inspiring innovation podcast is at https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/inspiring-innovation-podcast/id638774259. The inspiring innovation podcast incubator to learn podcasting @ http://inspiring-innovation.com/ Other Podcasts that were mentioned in the podcast: The James Altucher Show Unmistakable Creative by Srini Rao Pat Flynn's Smart Passive Income:  John Lee Dumas's Entrepreneurs on Fire:  Hope you enjoy the show. Please do share your love by giving us a rating or leave us a review on iTunes.