Podcasts about leading innovation

In this episode, I chat with Christine Feenstra, Executive Director of the California Association for Leading Innovation in Education (CALIE)—formerly known as CUE—about the organization's evolution and rebrand. Christine shares the why behind the shift, how her team engaged educators and stakeholders throughout the process, and what this change means for the community moving forward. We discuss CALIE's renewed mission to inspire learning, empower educators, and expand access to professional growth opportunities. Episode Resources JoinCALIE.org Linkedin Twitter/x Facebook Instagram

In this episode, Duane Mancini chats with Lisa Jacobs, US President of eCential Robotics and Founder of STRIPES. With over 20 years of experience in orthopedics, robotics, and spine, Lisa delves into her motivations, challenges, and significant career milestones, including her personal connection to orthopedics through her brother's medical condition. The conversation covers her leadership style, emphasizing hands-on mentorship and the importance of not rushing commercialization efforts in startups. Lisa also discusses her organization, STRIPES, a women-focused networking group in medtech offering mentorship and support to help break industry barriers.Lisa Jacobs LinkedInSTRIPES Network Website eCential Robotics WebsiteDuane Mancini LinkedInProject Medtech WebsiteProject Medtech LinkedIn

How do you innovate, lead, and scale in an industry where policy, procurement, and public funding often stand in the way of real progress?We discuss this with one of our industry's leaders, Michael Schuch, CEO of SWARCO today on Highways Voices.Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode!In our chat, we unpack the major roadblocks facing innovation in transport infrastructure - from rigid procurement processes to inconsistent sustainability policies. This conversation reveals how to navigate the frustrating gap between political ambition and practical deployment, and how to stay future-proof in the process.Michael gives reasons for the industry to work together to counter anticompetitive behaviour, discusses his culture of innovation across borders, even in the face of post-pandemic workplace challenges and explains why many groundbreaking traffic technologies never scale, and what's needed to change that. He also talks about the company's the GoGreen Initiative and how to communicate the value of smart mobility solutions to cities worldwide.This interview is a dip into the archives, originally shared in 2024 but as relevant 15 months later.Highways Voices is brought to you with our partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ADEPT and ITS UK.

Are you holding back innovation because you're afraid to fail?In this episode of the Women in Leadership Talk Podcast, Vicki Bradley sits down with Helene Cahen, author of Fire Up Innovation, to unpack how leaders can spark creativity in their teams, use failure as fuel, and build cultures that welcome change. Whether you're a founder, executive, or team leader, this conversation will challenge you to think bigger and lead bolder.Want to deepen your leadership journey?You'll find two FREE mini-courses designed to elevate your leadership skills and a powerful leadership quiz to help you understand how you show up in the world—personally and professionally. Explore now: www.wilempowered.com, www.wilempowered.com/free-mini-course/ 

Nidhi Oberoi is a dedicated medtech executive with over 17 years of experience and currently serves as Business Leader, Imaging Franchise at Terumo Medical Corporation. She discusses her journey from India to the heart of the medtech industry, her impactful work on innovative heart valve treatments while at Medtronic, and her advocacy for women's health. Nidhi shares her leadership philosophy centered on empowerment, the importance of mindfulness in business, and her vision for a future in cardiology and women's health.   Guest links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nidhi-oberoi-278a111/ Charity supported: Save the Children Interested in being a guest on the show or have feedback to share? Email us at theleadingdifference@velentium.com.  PRODUCTION CREDITS Host: Lindsey Dinneen Editing: Marketing Wise Producer: Velentium   EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Episode 060 - Nidhi Oberoi [00:00:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Hi, I'm Lindsey and I'm talking with MedTech industry leaders on how they change lives for a better world. [00:00:09] Diane Bouis: The inventions and technologies are fascinating and so are the people who work with them. [00:00:15] Frank Jaskulke: There was a period of time where I realized, fundamentally, my job was to go hang out with really smart people that are saving lives and then do work that would help them save more lives. [00:00:28] Diane Bouis: I got into the business to save lives and it is incredibly motivating to work with people who are in that same business, saving or improving lives. [00:00:38] Duane Mancini: What better industry than where I get to wake up every day and just save people's lives. [00:00:42] Lindsey Dinneen: These are extraordinary people doing extraordinary work, and this is The Leading Difference. Hello, and welcome back to another episode of The Leading Difference podcast. I'm your host, Lindsey, and today I'm excited to introduce you to my guest, Nidhi Oberoi. Nidhi is a seasoned MedTech executive dedicated to the mission of serving clinicians and patients. With over 17 years of experience working on commercialization of innovative technologies, She has led various strategic and operational initiatives that have transformed standard of care. Her bold, collaborative, and empathetic leadership style allows her to push boundaries and inspire teams to create durable value. She currently leads business initiatives for the structural heart business in Medtronic, which serves patients with heart valve disease. She's also an advocate for evidence based care for women's health. Nidhi has an undergraduate degree in economics from India and an MBA in marketing and entrepreneurship from Syracuse University. Thank you so much for being here, Nidhi, I'm so excited to speak with you. [00:01:44] Nidhi Oberoi: Yeah, thanks for having me. [00:01:46] Lindsey Dinneen: Of course. Well, I would love, if you don't mind just starting off by sharing a little bit about yourself and your background and what led you to MedTech. [00:01:56] Nidhi Oberoi: Yeah, absolutely. I was born and raised in India, and just like any typical Asian Indian household in those days, if you were a bright student, you were generally expected to pursue a track in sciences, medicine or engineering, or maybe a second option in accounting and finance. Predictably, after I completed my high school, I was on my path to pursue a career in sciences. But then I changed courses and ended up pursuing an undergraduate degree in economics, and eventually an MBA in marketing and entrepreneurship from upstate New York. Now, as I reflect back and realize that what attracted me to business eventually, it was this realization that it's both in art and a science. The science aspect helps to ensure that the business can financially run smoothly with a strong P&L, while the art side of the business is the ability to set the vision, the direction, inspiring people, innovating, connecting with people. So what I really was interested was in a career in marketing and general management. You asked me what led me to medtech, I'd say my entry into the healthcare industry was by chance. I got recruited into this industry through a summer internship when I was doing my MBA with a company called Conva Tech, which was part of Bristol Myers Squibb then. And by the time I had completed my internship, I already knew I wanted to be in the healthcare industry given the impact you have on the patient's lives. I did have opportunities to interview with other companies like Philip Morris and others, and I just decided that this is what I wanted to do. And after I graduated, I started working for a company called Covidian, which was then a spinoff from TCO International. And Covidian was eventually acquired by Medtronic. It's been 16, 17 years since I've been working for this company and it has a really strong mission of elevating pain, restoring health, and extending life of patients around the world. So that's that's my story there. [00:04:07] Lindsey Dinneen: Excellent. Thank you so much for sharing that. I'm curious. Of course your career trajectory has been really interesting and you've had a lot of different experiences along the way. So what are some of the key things that say maybe your schooling or your early career really set you up for success for what you're doing now? [00:04:29] Nidhi Oberoi: Yeah, so there's just so many different experiences that either have shaped my interest, where I wanna go, or has shaped my leadership style. Now, as I mentioned, I decided to move away from sciences to a more kind of social sciences field, economics and then business, and that was due to the fact that I was not the person who could just crunch numbers sitting on the table. I liked connecting with people. So I think some of those personality traits helped me decide what I wanted to do. And I would say one of my core value is impact, purpose. And so healthcare, it was just natural for me to gravitate towards healthcare because you are truly impacting people with different technologies. And I'd also say, as I grew further along in my career, early on when I joined Covidian, I had some great leaders who gave me a lot of ownership, and that shaped my leadership style as well. And that's how I operate. I empower my teams. I coach them along, but give them a lot of accountability. So there's so many different experiences, but these are some of the experiences that come to mind as. As as I reflect back now what that has shaped my career and also my leadership style. [00:05:55] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. And speaking maybe more into your leadership style, I'm really curious if you could tell us a little bit more about that philosophy of yours. I love that ownership mentality. It sounds very counter to what a lot of folks don't appreciate, and that's micromanagement. And so I'm curious, how do you bridge the gap yourself as a leader between making sure that, your team stays on track and the goals and really key, important performance indicators are met, while also giving them that ownership and that empowerment to make decisions and do things in a way that best aligns. [00:06:35] Nidhi Oberoi: Yeah. So I think there's so many different facets of leadership, and let me highlight some of the others that feeds into the third aspect, which is the empowering team. So I think as a leader, first thing first, you need to provide clarity, direction, focus. I've been part of so many different teams where if people can relate to what they're doing, why they're doing, they can get lost, right? So I think that's the first thing. You need to have the ability to cut through the noise, provide direction to the team, organization you're leading. And then the second part is inspiring and bringing people together to execute on that vision. So this is the culture piece. You are listening to others, you're hearing others' perspectives and being inclusive. And the last thing, which I mentioned early on, is empowering your teams and making them accountable. So to your question of how you bridge the gap, I think you have to give clear direction. And when you empower teams doesn't mean that you don't coach them, right? You are just telling them that you trust them to do the job and you are here to help them. And one of the technique that I use is I ask questions, so I don't give answers. When you ask someone in your team to lead the project, they come to you. Then you ask questions. And I've seen, based on my experiences, that gives them a sense of ownership that this is something they're thought through. And oftentimes I've heard from people that they feel like they become a better version of themselves because I ask a lot of questions. I make them think. So that's my approach on how I kind of bridge the gap, but also make sure along the way that you're supporting them in the right direction. [00:08:24] Lindsey Dinneen: Absolutely. Yeah, and you mentioned as you were speaking a little bit towards how your past experiences shape who you are and how you kind of relate to the world now, you mentioned core values, and I would love, if you don't mind, if you would share a little bit more about your core values. I noticed that on your LinkedIn profile, that was something that was very highlighted as being extremely important to you, which I love. I'd love if you would share a little bit about maybe how you developed your core values and how those play out for you. [00:08:57] Nidhi Oberoi: Yeah, absolutely. I think core values is something that you always have, but you just sometimes need a little bit of handholding to unfold those, right? And so in my case, a few years back, I had an opportunity to work with a coach, and she really helped me understanding what I'm good at. These are things that you already have, but you may not realize or you may not know how to articulate. So for me, the number one thing that came out was purpose. And I'm like, "No wonder I'm in the healthcare industry. I'm big on impact. I like building things." And so that's where it's coming from. The other core value of mine is excellence. I like to do things with excellence. I put my heart and soul into things. I'm a very passionate person. But also you gotta have an eye on quality versus decision making, right? Over time, I've learned excellence is my core value, but it's a journey, it's a process. It's not a destination. So you don't have to dwell on things. Sometimes things go wrong and you just have to keep moving on and have a growth mindset. So there's a good aspect of the value, but there could be a blind spot, like in this case for excellence and I've learned to manage that as well. And yeah, so I think these are some of the core values, which is, I think, also part of being a leader. You have to have self-reflection. You need to dig deeper and understand what you stand for. And, this has just guided me along the way. And yeah, so those are some of the things that I'd say has really helped me all along in my career. [00:10:41] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, of course. So, tell me a little bit more about your current position and what are you looking forward to as you move forward in your own career as well? [00:10:53] Nidhi Oberoi: Yeah, currently I'm in the structural heart space, and these are really old and sick patients. And it's just amazing to see these patients getting impacted by our technology, getting back to their day-to-day life. And as part of structural heart, also, most recently I've been able to work on therapies. I've been focusing on the congenital portfolio, which is, these are devices that are used to treat patients that have congenital disease, and it's very impact driven because you're dealing with children here who tend to get multiple surgeries throughout their lifetime. So my role right now is to focus on business initiatives. Some of it is expansion across geographies. Some of it is increasing supply for these products. I mean, there's not a big business case for these kind of products, but the impact is huge. So that's my current focus. And, moving forward, in my career, I'm looking to grow into a general management track, and that's what attracted me to marketing because I consider marketing as running a business within the organization. So for me, running a business would be something that I would be looking forward to. And that's why I have spent time in so many different kind of roles, whether it's marketing, it's commercial transformation, whether it's global roles. So that's how I've been building my skillset so that I can one day lead a business. [00:12:25] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, that's very exciting. Okay, so you're building all of these skill sets. You're working towards this incredible goal. Do you have an idea of what kind of business you would want to get into? Or is this, " We'll see," and I'll interview you again when that happens? [00:12:38] Nidhi Oberoi: Yeah, I think cardiology, there's so much opportunity in cardiology. There are so many people getting impacted by cardiovascular disease around the world, and there's so much innovation too happening, not just on the treatment side, but also on the diagnostic side. So I would say either something in the cardiology space would be very attractive because it's innovative. There's such a huge population that gets impacted by it. Or the other area of interest for me is women's health, and I think it just makes me smile how there's progress being made. I know there's so much work that needs to be done. We know there's not enough evidence, it's underfunded, but I think the work is starting there, and better evidence generation will lead to better decision making, which will lead to better outcomes. So I would say either in the cardiology space or the women's health space, these are the two areas of interest to me. [00:13:38] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. And I noticed again, with LinkedIn, you are very passionate about women's health and I love that. And I am wondering if you could speak a little bit towards some of themes that I kind of picked up on, things like stigma with women's health, medical gaslighting and self-diagnosis. And I know there's a lot to that and it's probably too much for one conversation today, but can you highlight a couple of the areas that you particularly find concerning, that are things that we can all do better? [00:14:11] Nidhi Oberoi: Yeah. Yeah. I think first of all there's such lack of education and awareness. As women transition through different stages of life, I feel like a lot of it is taken for granted. We don't question it. And as someone who's been following this for a little bit of a time, I almost feel like it's my duty and being in the healthcare industry, to raise awareness about this or encourage them to be more educated patients. When they go to a doctor, if they don't get answers, they should ask more questions. So I think, so that's that lack of education and awareness piece. There's a lot of work happening. There's so many advocacy groups. Women are coming together, supporting each other, so I think that's happening as well. The other thing that really bothers me is on the diagnostic side. I wrote an article around women get mammograms. Just because there's not enough evidence out there, sometimes you just have to go through a number of tests to have a diagnosis, either a positive or a negative. So I also feel like maybe the advent of technologies like AI in the diagnostic field can help improve that, because it starts with the diagnostic side, and we just don't have enough right now. And like I said, it can either be a good thing or bad thing. I've also heard of women going through a number of tests to find out that they don't have anything, which is fine, but it's just a lot of money along the way getting to the diagnosis. And then, the third thing I'd say is as we get more intelligent with evidence, it will lead to better awareness among the physician community too. And that's what gaslighting comes because there's not a lot of evidence, there's not a lot of awareness. Even physicians sometimes can't guide you in the right direction. But if you have more studies coming out, it will make them more aware and guide their patients in the right direction. So there's just so many different things, but I feel like you could start being a self-aware patient and not just assume as you go through different stages of your life that this is what it comes being with a woman. Be more proactive, ask questions, research, talk to other people and get help. [00:16:32] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah, that's really great advice, and I appreciate your perspective in sharing with us a little bit about maybe even some of the things that we all can do as we're trying to hopefully push the quality of women's healthcare forward and make it more widely available and whatnot. So thank you for sharing. As you have been going throughout your career-- and you obviously care so much about purpose and you have a lot of passion for helping people and for the healthcare industry in general-- are there any moments that really stand out to you as affirming, "Hey, I am in the right industry at the right time?" [00:17:11] Nidhi Oberoi: Yeah, there's been so many moments and I would say most of these moments are when I've interacted with patients. When I started with Covidian, I was leading an initiative which would help a lot of women who were having open hysterectomies-- this is like 10, 15 years back-- to have a minimally invasive hysterectomy through a new procedure technique. So it was called single incision surgery. And I happened to talk to some patients, and it was just amazing to hear those stories where they were telling me how they could get back on their feet, travel, within just a week after the procedure. So that's the defining moment. And then, when I was working on one of the businesses where patients have very varicose veins, I met a patient who was a mom of four. So she had four kids within a span of six, seven years, and she had very visible varicose veins on her legs. And that impacted her quality of life. And when she got the procedure done with our technology, she was just so happy. It was not just cosmetic, but also less painful, and being more present with her kids because of that. And then I'd say most recently in the cardiology space, these are really sick patients, older patients with multiple conditions, and just hearing their stories of getting a new heart valve, it's amazing to see how, again it's getting back to life. So it's always, when you meet these patients, those are the defining moments, and it just reaffirms why you're in healthcare and why you need to continue to work in the healthcare space. [00:18:58] Lindsey Dinneen: Yes. I love that so much. Yeah, so pivoting the conversation a little bit just for fun. Imagine that you were to be offered a million dollars to teach a masterclass on anything you want. It can be within your industry. It could be related to anything your background, your experience, but it doesn't have to be. What would you choose to teach? [00:19:19] Nidhi Oberoi: Yeah, that's a great question. I don't think I have an expertise right now, but maybe something on mindfulness and yoga. One of my goals is to do a yoga teacher training, but the importance of mindfulness in business. There's so many things you can do: power walks, taking a break, journaling. These are so underrated, but I think these things are necessary. It's more important than ever now, given the fast change. There's so much, so many changes happening at such a fast pace. So I would say that would be my topic, but I don't think I'm ready yet to have that masterclass. [00:20:03] Lindsey Dinneen: Fair enough. Fair enough. So I'm curious, how long have you been incorporating these kinds of really important mindfulness practices into your own life and your own routine. Is this something that you've had for years and years or is it a more recent development? [00:20:19] Nidhi Oberoi: Yeah, I think it's more recent. I would say three to four years, although I wonder why I did not do that. I think within the organization, as you are managing multiple things, it just forced me at that point of time when I was juggling a lot of things in my life and I wanted some pause and clarity. And I actually, years back, I had take a yoga class and then I started doing core barre yoga as well. So I realized that it really has a big impact on me. And then I just try to be more disciplined and try to take out time, if not every day, maybe every two days, but I would say it's more of a recent phenomena. It does require a lot of discipline. Earlier you start, the better it is because you're not going to get it right away. It takes a lot of discipline and commitment to incorporate these. And you won't be able to do it all the time, but at least starting that and trying to incorporate day to day life is a good start. [00:21:26] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. I found personally that starting my day with a much more intentional routine that includes things like meditation and those kinds of mindfulness practices makes a huge difference in how I feel throughout the whole day and the week in general. So, and that's a more recent development for me too. So it's one of those interesting things about how that evolves over time. So I love that. Thank you for sharing about your own journey. All right, and then how do you wish to be remembered after you leave this world? [00:21:59] Nidhi Oberoi: As I said purpose is my core value, big on impact. So I just want to leave the world a little bit better and do my bit. And whether it's working on things, like working on technologies and providing access to health care to patients, probably globally. So it's just continuing to make an impact in the healthcare space and leaving the world a little bit better than I inherited it. [00:22:27] Lindsey Dinneen: Yes. Excellent. And final question, what is one thing that makes you smile every time you see or think about it? [00:22:37] Nidhi Oberoi: Yeah. There are so many different things. As you start meditating or focusing on mindfulness, it's the small things in life that you start enjoying. Being in Minnesota, the good weather is difficult to come by. So sunshine really makes me happy. But yeah, I think being present makes you more joyful. You just start enjoying everything in life. The other thing I would say is just simple acts of kindness. People helping other people is also something that just moves me and touches me. [00:23:11] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, of course. I'm really curious. Okay, so I said final question, but then I have a follow up. So when you said being present helps bring you joy, could you share a little bit more about what you mean by that? [00:23:24] Nidhi Oberoi: Yeah. So I think being present means that you are not thinking about your past and you're not thinking about your future. And so what that means is all you're focusing is what's in the now, and I'm going to start speaking the language of someone who teaches yoga or meditation, but being present really is you're not in the past. You're not in the future. You're just enjoying your day, the moment, as it comes by, it's as simple as that. You're centered. You're aligned with yourself and you just focus on what's in your control. You don't dwell on things either of the past or in the future. So I think that's a very, that's a beautiful moment to be in. [00:24:11] Lindsey Dinneen: Yes, I couldn't agree more. Well, thank you for sharing a little bit more about that. I really appreciate it. And thank you so much for your time today. This has been such a great conversation. I've loved learning about you, and I'm so excited about your career future, especially with your goal of starting your own company at some point. So I will be cheering you on for that whole process. I know that's no small undertaking. But in the meantime, I just want to say thanks again for your time, and thank you so much for working hard to change lives for a better world. [00:24:45] Nidhi Oberoi: Well, thank you so much. Thank you for the opportunity. It's been so fun chatting with you. You're joyful. [00:24:52] Lindsey Dinneen: Thank you. Well, excellent. We are so honored to be making a donation on your behalf as a thank you for your time today to Save the Children, which works to end the cycle of poverty by ensuring communities have the resources to provide children with a healthy, educational, and safe environment. So thank you so much for choosing that charity to support. Thank you also so much to our listeners for tuning in. And if you're feeling as inspired as I am right now, I'd love it if you'd share this episode with a colleague or two. And we'll catch you next time. [00:25:30] Ben Trombold: The Leading Difference is brought to you by Velentium. Velentium is a full-service CDMO with 100% in-house capability to design, develop, and manufacture medical devices from class two wearables to class three active implantable medical devices. Velentium specializes in active implantables, leads, programmers, and accessories across a wide range of indications, such as neuromodulation, deep brain stimulation, cardiac management, and diabetes management. Velentium's core competencies include electrical, firmware, and mechanical design, mobile apps, embedded cybersecurity, human factors and usability, automated test systems engineering, and contract manufacturing. 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In this high-velocity, truth-telling episode, Erin and Ken sit down with data scientist, author, and newsletter legend Christopher Penn to cut through the noise and the slop around AI and go-to-market. Chris breaks down how today's AI isn't solely about scale or speed it's about whether your thinking actually changes how people lead. From RAGs and reporting frameworks to the future of SaaS, software, and your own job, this conversation pulls zero punches.

In this episode of Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, hosts John Stackhouse, Senior VP of RBC, and Sonia Sennik, CEO of Creative Destruction Lab, dive into one of the most transformative technologies of our time: Artificial Intelligence. With the potential to revolutionize industries from healthcare to energy, AI is reshaping the global economy — and Canada is both a leader in research and a laggard in adoption.This week, Geoffrey Hinton, Professor at the University of Toronto, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his research in artificial intelligence that began in 1987.Join John and Sonia as they discuss Canada's AI ecosystem and the country's challenges in keeping pace with global AI adoption. They're joined by three visionary guests: Sheldon Fernandez, CEO of Darwin AI, Kory Mathewson, Senior Research Scientist at Google DeepMind, and Gillian Hadfield, a Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Senior Fellow. Together, they explore the opportunities and barriers in AI adoption, the creative applications of AI, and the role Canada must play in the future of AI.This episode is packed with insights for business leaders, policymakers, and anyone curious about how AI is changing our world. Whether you're an AI enthusiast or a skeptic, this episode will challenge your thinking on the role of technology in shaping the future.Tune in to learn how AI is both an opportunity and a responsibility, and how Canada can lead the charge in this new innovation era.Sign up to receive RBC Thought Leadership's newsletter, flagship reports and analysis on the forces shaping Canadian business and the economy.

What's the real reason most digital transformation projects fail—and what are successful leaders doing differently? In this episode, Natalie welcomes Ron Crabtree, founder and CEO of MetaOps and MetaExperts. With over 30 years of experience in operations, supply chain, and digital transformation, Ron shares hard-earned insights from his work across industries—from automotive to tech to manufacturing consulting. He explains how emerging technologies like AI and automation are impacting supply chains and operational models, why change management is often an afterthought, and how organizations can better equip leaders and teams to embrace complexity. This conversation offers a practical lens into strategic leadership, future-proofing skill sets, and executing transformation in high-stakes environments.[00:01 - 05:00] From Disney to Digital: Ron's BackstoryWhy understanding operations from the ground up shaped Ron's leadership approachHow 17 years of night school played into his move from the factory floor to executive strategyWhat it looks like to build companies that solve real pain points in workforce transformation[05:01 - 10:46] AI Meets Supply ChainThe importance of using AI as an assistant—not a replacement—for strategic thinkingWhy decision support powered by AI improves outcomes without eliminating human judgmentThe significance of having clean, real-time data before relying on automation[10:47 - 15:50] Digital Tools in ActionWhat reverse market platforms reveal about the speed and productivity gains in procurementWhy modeling cost impacts across the supply chain leads to stronger sourcing strategiesThe need for transparency and quick “what-if” modeling when responding to market changes[15:51 - 20:37] The Pitfalls of Digital TransformationWhat most companies overlook when mapping processes for tech adoptionWhy value stream mapping and activity-based costing are crucial to measuring ROIThe importance of business process management and people-first transformation[20:38 - 26:16] Leadership's Role in ChangeWhy alignment on the "why" must happen before executing the "how"What skills future leaders must develop to lead digital, complex ecosystemsThe need for tech fluency across departments—not just IT leadershipQuotes:"Worker plus AI will always outperform worker without AI." - Ron Crabtree"You can't check out and expect AI to do your thinking. Someone still needs to think critically and question what's missing." - Ron CrabtreeConnect with Ron:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roncrabtreeLEAVE 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!

Fostering a Culture of Innovation with Sara Frasca of Point NortheastIn this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge speaks with Sara Frasca, Innovation Keynote Speaker, CEO of Point Northeast, and founder of SaraFrasca.com. Known for her passion for creative thinking and business growth, Sara brings a powerful perspective on how leaders can build a culture of innovation, empower teams, and shift workplace mindsets around failure.Leading Innovation from the Ground UpSara opens the conversation with a down-to-earth personal anecdote—sharing her love for gardening and spring yard clean-up. That connection to growth, curiosity, and creativity mirrors her professional mission: helping organizations build stable foundations that allow innovation to flourish.Sara explains that many businesses operate in a state of overwhelm. When systems are chaotic, it becomes nearly impossible for teams to think clearly, creatively, or strategically. Her first step when working with a client? Stabilize. Once a business has reliable systems and operational clarity, the space for ideation, experimentation, and innovation naturally opens up.She also emphasizes that leaders must model the behavior they want to see. If leaders don't take creative risks, their teams won't either. A culture of innovation requires a safe space for failure, experimentation, and continuous learning.About Sara FrascaSara Frasca is a global innovation expert, positive disruptor, and award-winning entrepreneur. A former General Mills leader turned business coach and CEO, Sara empowers organizations to embrace transformation, creativity, and bold leadership. Her experience ranges from working at startups to leading inside major corporations, giving her unique insights into how to challenge the status quo and unlock innovation. Through her work, Sara teaches companies how to build strong foundations, cultivate accountability, and create environments where people thrive by embracing experimentation and risk.About Point NortheastPoint Northeast is a boutique consulting firm led by Sara Frasca. It specializes in helping companies remove operational bottlenecks, empower their teams, and build a culture of innovation. From strategic growth planning to leadership workshops, Point Northeast equips companies with the systems and mindset they need to scale successfully.Links Mentioned in this Episode:Sara Frasca's WebsitePoint Northeast WebsiteSara Frasca on LinkedInEpisode Highlights:Why overwhelmed companies struggle to innovateHow strong systems create the space for creativityThe role of leadership in modeling experimentation and trustWhy celebrating failure is essential to long-term growthHow Sara helps mid-sized businesses scale with clarity and confidenceConclusionSara Frasca delivers a powerful reminder: innovation doesn't start with flashy ideas—it starts with clarity, leadership, and a safe space for failure. Her work helps organizations build the systems and cultures needed to unlock creative thinking and...

During EMS Week, it's important to recognize dedicated EMS providers as well as spotlight ways they can move forward in their careers. To that end, the fire and EMS degree programs offered by Columbia Southern University were designed with busy professionals in mind. Keith Padgett, MS, EFO, a 45-year veteran of the fire service, serves as academic program director for the fire and emergency medical services programs at CSU. In our latest EMS World podcast, host Mike McCabe sits down with Padgett to learn more about the career-expanding options available to today's hardworking first responders. Sponsored by Columbia Southern University. Follow EMS World on social media at EMSWorldOFCL

Welcome to The Multifamily Podcast powered by ApartmentSEO with Ronn and Martin — and on this show, we explore the intersection of innovation, leadership, and community building within the apartment industry. Today, we're honored to be joined by two incredible leaders from Mark-Taylor Companies, a powerhouse in multifamily development and property management in Arizona and Nevada. First, we have John Carlson, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mark-Taylor, whose 20+ year journey from community manager to CEO is inspiring for anyone in our industry. Alongside him is Alison Russell, Director of Consulting & Communications, who's helping usher in a new era for Mark-Taylor with the launch of their consulting division — bringing strategic insights and tech innovation to clients across the Southwest. John and Alison, Welcome to The Multifamily Podcast! Subscribe to The Multifamily Podcast today!

To celebrate Women in Tech Day, Tessa Burg is joined by Elli Dimitroulakos, Head of Ad Product and Innovation at Media.net. As a trailblazer in the ad tech industry, Elli shares her journey through transformative roles in media, TV, DSPs, broadcasting, publishing and podcasting.  She discusses how embracing change and fostering cultures of innovation have fueled her success, even when faced with resistance. Elli's insights into balancing human-driven innovation with data-backed decisions offer practical strategies for leaders navigating today's fast-evolving tech landscape. Listen in as Elli explains how Media.net is revolutionizing ad tech by bridging the gap between publishers and advertisers, using search intent data to deliver more efficient and personalized targeting.  From overcoming resistance to change to fostering diverse thinking and leveraging AI for better collaboration, this episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to lead through innovation.  Leader Generation is hosted by Tessa Burg and brought to you by Mod Op.  About Elli Dimitroulakos: Elli Dimitroulakos, based in New York, NY, is currently the Head of Ad Product Strategy and Innovation at Media.net. Elli Dimitroulakos brings experience from previous roles at Delphi Global Media, IAB, Acast Ab and Chief. Elli holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Business Administration and Management at American College of Greece. She has a robust skillset that includes Microsoft Office, Project Management, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising and more.  About Tessa Burg: Tessa is the Chief Technology Officer at Mod Op and Host of the Leader Generation podcast. She has led both technology and marketing teams for 15+ years. Tessa initiated and now leads Mod Op's AI/ML Pilot Team, AI Council and Innovation Pipeline. She started her career in IT and development before following her love for data and strategy into digital marketing. Tessa has held roles on both the consulting and client sides of the business for domestic and international brands, including American Greetings, Amazon, Nestlé, Anlene, Moen and many more. Tessa can be reached on LinkedIn or at Tessa.Burg@ModOp.com.  

Frank Mattes is the Founder and CEO of Lean Scaleup, a firm specializing in out-of-the-box innovation and corporate new-business development. He co-created the Lean Scaleup methodology, collaborating with over 100 experts from academia and industry. With a career spanning more than 25 years, Frank has advised numerous international corporations, including Fortune 10 companies. He has repeatably been named Global Thought Leader and influencer on Entrepreneurship and Lean Startup by Thinkers360. In this episode… Businesses often face the challenge of balancing short-term success with long-term growth. With rapid technological advancements and shifting customer demands, how can organizations innovate while maintaining their current operations? Is it possible to prepare for the future without neglecting the present? Frank Mattes, a seasoned expert in innovation and business strategy, offers practical insights into this dilemma. Drawing from his extensive career, Frank suggests that businesses must integrate immediate needs and future innovations by fostering a culture of out-of-the-box thinking. He emphasizes the importance of leadership in guiding teams through transformations, particularly in challenging industries. By listening to employee feedback and aligning short-term decisions with long-term visions, companies can avoid stagnation and adapt to change. Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews Frank Mattes, Founder and CEO of Lean Scaleup, discussing how businesses can scale innovation while balancing current needs. Frank shares his expertise on adapting to disruption, the importance of innovation leadership, and lessons from companies like Kodak and Fujifilm. He also explains how Amazon and Amadeus successfully navigated the complexities of business transformation.

Innovation can feel like a leap into the unknown—especially when everything around us already feels uncertain. In this conversation, host Natalie Benamou talks with Robyn Bolton, Founder and Chief Navigator of Mile Zero and author of Unlocking Innovation. Robyn shares practical insights that make innovation feel more possible—and more urgent—than ever.Together, they explore how to lead innovation both at the organizational level and in your own career. From navigating internal roadblocks to finding your own path forward, Robyn offers real strategies grounded in experience—not theory.Key Takeaways:Innovation isn't just about big ideas. Small changes in how teams work, think, and connect can drive meaningful results.Leadership behavior and company culture are often the biggest roadblocks. To innovate, alignment and honest self-reflection are essential.You can innovate for yourself. In times of uncertainty, creating your own momentum is a powerful act of leadership.Favorite quotes from Robyn Bolton:“Innovation is inherently uncertain—but it's also the best way we have to bring certainty to uncertainty.”“We've spent decades focusing on the structure of innovation, but it's leadership behavior that really drives outcomes.”“There's incredible potential right in front of you with what you're already doing—innovation doesn't always mean starting from scratch.”Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.About Robyn Bolton, Founder and Chief Navigator, Mile ZeroRobyn Bolton works with senior executives at medium and large companies who are committed to using innovation to confidently and consistently drive revenue growth. She partners with organizations across a range of industries, including industrial goods, healthcare, consumer products, and education. In addition to her consulting work, Robyn is a professor in the Master of Design Innovation program at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design.Unlock Innovation Robyn Bolton on LinkedInReferencesFly Me to the Moon film Connect with Host Natalie Benamou, Founder HerCsuite®Natalie is the host of "Women Leaders on the Move'', a top 25 Women's Leadership podcast by Feedspot. She is also the Founder of HerCsuite®, a powerful women's network with membership programs that advance women in the second half of their career. Natalie is also the President of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit focused on improving health outcomes for women.Natalie Benamou on LinkedInHerCsuite® on LinkedInHerCsuite® Board Readiness RetreatThrive in 2025 Women's ConferenceThis podcast is sponsored by HerCsuite® Women On the Move, a new membership for listeners to meet and engage with podcast guests. Advance your career in a whole new way. Join us.

On today's episode we share a conversation with Winka Dubbeldam. Winka is the founder and partner of Archi-Tectonics, a New York City firm widely known for their award-winning work, use of smart building systems, and innovative structures. Winka is also a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and was the Chair of the Department of Architecture from 2013 to 2023 where she gathered an international network of innovative research and design professionals. Winka serves as the RIBA External Examiner for the Architectural Association, is a member of the editorial board for the PLAN Journal Italy, is an advisory board member for Collectible and is one of the creative directors for CityX at the Venice Architecture Biennale.We talk about: - The origin story of Archi-Tectonics and how in 1994, Winka founded the firm with an emphasis on research-driven, innovative design, and pioneering 3D modeling and computational design.- Winka next discusses her transformative 10-year tenure as Chair of the Department of Architecture at Penn, where she expanded faculty and research initiatives, questioned the “New Normal” in Architecture, and encouraged her students to prepare not just for graduation, but for the next 25 years of practice. We get into all the details including what she looks for in faculty hires and how she split her time between NYC and Philly. - We also explore Archi-Tectonics' groundbreaking designs for the 2023 Asian Games which featured an adaptable stadium and ‘earth buildings.' Winka shares what rules her team broke in entering the project competition and how taking this risk led to success.- Winka's interview will inspire you to think more boldly. Grab inspiration throughout the episode with her thoughts on AI, modeling softwares, product innovations, sustainable initiatives, lessons learned from teaching, and more.____Thank you to our sponsors:⁠⁠⁠Arcol⁠⁠⁠ is a collaborative building design tool built for modern teams. Arcol streamlines your design process by keeping your model, data and presentations in sync enabling your team to work together seamlessly.- Website:⁠⁠⁠Arcol.io⁠⁠⁠- LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcol-tech⁠⁠⁠- Twitter/ X:⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/ArcolTech⁠⁠⁠⁠Layer⁠⁠ is the workflow platform for buildings, empowering teams to capture field data & photos, connect it to their drawings & models, and create beautiful deliverables & reports.Use Layer to build your own workflow to generate Room Data Sheets from Revit, manage your CA processes such as RFIs or Punch lists, conduct field surveys and much more. The best thing is, it's all connected directly to Revit so you'll never have to copy and paste data between windows again.- Website:⁠⁠https://layer.team/architectette⁠⁠____Links: Website: https://www.archi-tectonics.com/Instagram: @architectonics2129LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/archi-tectonicsFacebook: architectonics.nycNYT ArticleSolar Townhouse ArticleDesignverse- Asian Games ParkValley Village Shopping Concept____Connect with Architectette:- Website:⁠⁠ www.architectette.com⁠⁠ (Learn more)- Instagram:⁠⁠ @architectette⁠⁠ (See more)- Newsletter:⁠⁠ www.architectette.com/newsletter⁠⁠ (Behind the Scenes Content)- LinkedIn:⁠⁠ The Architectette Podcast⁠⁠ Page and/or⁠⁠Caitlin Brady⁠⁠Support Architectette:- Leave us a rating and review!-⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠Music by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Growing organizations must effectively manage change and embrace innovation to thrive in the future. Melissa Pratt distinguishes between "Change Management" and "Leading Innovation" and provides a clear game plan to achieve success in both areas. Planning events can be exciting, but how do you come up with fresh, creative ideas? The Sefiks share some of their favorite unique community events and the sources of their inspiration.  

Summary: With a rising global population and growing urgency around sustainability, one industry under the spotlight is cultured meat. Vegan and plant-based products have made strides in recent years, but today's guest is pushing that progress further—pioneering new ways to create sustainable alternatives without compromise.​Arik Kaufman is an accomplished entrepreneur and the CEO and co-founder of Steakholder Foods. Armed with strong values and a clear vision of how to approach urgently-needed changes in the food industry, Arik set out to develop printed meat in 2019, resulting in a more sustainable and authentic alternative to conventional meat. Today, with its innovative 3D food printing technology, Steakholder is at the forefront of this growing industry. Arik has also founded three other food-tech firms, two of them (cell-grown milk developer Wilk and cultured honey company Beeio Honey) on the Tel Aviv stock exchange, and is a founding partner of Blue Sound Waves, an investment partnership led by Ashton Kutcher, Guy Oseary, and Effie Epstein.In this episode, we explore how Steakholder Foods is shaping a future where alternative proteins and traditional meat coexist, and what it will take for cutting-edge technologies like 3D printing to gain widespread adoption in a rapidly evolving market.Highlights:The impact of a growing population and climate change on the cultured meat industry (4:36)How 3D printing meat works, and what makes Steakholder's approach unique (6:42)The importance of IP and in-house innovation at Steakholder Foods (8:50)Steakholder Foods' business model (10:05)Steakholder's customer base and target audiences (11:19)The status of regulation with cultured meat technology (15:25)Differences between 3D printing variances of cultured meat (18:08)Arik speaks on the potential for international expansion (19:35)Arik discusses collaborations and partnerships in the food industry (22:42)Arik reflects on lessons learned working in food tech (23:49)What Arik is most excited about at Steakholder, and plans for the future (24:46)Links:Arik Kaufman on LinkedInSteakholder Foods on LinkedInSteakholder Foods Website ICR LinkedIn ICR Twitter ICR Website Feedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, marion@lowerstreet.co.

In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine engages with Maria Popo, President and CEO of SCTE. Maria discusses her strategic initiatives in her first year as CEO, particularly her focus on integrating advanced technologies like AI into SCTE's operations to enhance training and standards development. She also reflects on the impact of mentorship and community in building a future-ready workforce in the broadband industry. Listen in to hear how Maria is steering SCTE to foster innovation and growth across the industry.

In this episode of Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, hosts John Stackhouse, Senior VP of RBC, and Sonia Sennik, CEO of Creative Destruction Lab, dive into one of the most transformative technologies of our time: Artificial Intelligence. With the potential to revolutionize industries from healthcare to energy, AI is reshaping the global economy — and Canada is both a leader in research and a laggard in adoption.This week, Geoffrey Hinton, Professor at the University of Toronto, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his research in artificial intelligence that began in 1987.Join John and Sonia as they discuss Canada's AI ecosystem and the country's challenges in keeping pace with global AI adoption. They're joined by three visionary guests: Sheldon Fernandez, CEO of Darwin AI, Kory Mathewson, Senior Research Scientist at Google DeepMind, and Gillian Hadfield, a Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Senior Fellow. Together, they explore the opportunities and barriers in AI adoption, the creative applications of AI, and the role Canada must play in the future of AI.This episode is packed with insights for business leaders, policymakers, and anyone curious about how AI is changing our world. Whether you're an AI enthusiast or a skeptic, this episode will challenge your thinking on the role of technology in shaping the future.Tune in to learn how AI is both an opportunity and a responsibility, and how Canada can lead the charge in this new innovation era.

In this episode, Christopher Hunsberger, co-founder and chief operating officer of Appellation, shares how stepping into a new role at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts pushed him beyond his comfort zone and the key lessons he learned about collaboration and building a culture of innovation.Listeners will learn:How Christopher led product and service innovation at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts (00:00)The importance of being nimble and agile when innovating (03:19)The value of risk-taking and having the willingness to fail (03:40)The significance of collaboration when creating something new and different (04:11)Mentions:Izzy Sharp, former CEO of Four Seasons (01:10)Katie Taylor, former CEO of Four Seasons (01:20)A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton interviews Dan Mohnshine, Vice President of Marketing, US Confection at The Hershey Company. Dan discusses the evolving consumer trends influencing Hershey's strategies, the importance of innovation—like the launch of Reese's Caramel Big Cup, and how Hershey's is embracing health and wellness for the total snacking experience. Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Dan Mohnshine on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

895: As the AI landscape continues to expand, cybersecurity remains a top priority for technology executives, creating abundant opportunities for venture capital firms to invest in the cyber space. In this episode of Technovation, Peter High interviews Andrei Brasoveanu, Partner at Accel. They discuss the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, highlighting the increasing complexities introduced by cloud computing and AI. Andrei shares Accel's investment strategies, focusing on developer tools, data security, and Web3 technologies. The conversation also delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in cybersecurity and Andrei's journey from Romania to becoming a key figure in Accel's global investment efforts.

895: As the AI landscape continues to expand, cybersecurity remains a top priority for technology executives, creating abundant opportunities for venture capital firms to invest in the cyber space. In this episode of Technovation, Peter High interviews Andrei Brasoveanu, Partner at Accel. They discuss the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, highlighting the increasing complexities introduced by cloud computing and AI. Andrei shares Accel's investment strategies, focusing on developer tools, data security, and Web3 technologies. The conversation also delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in cybersecurity and Andrei's journey from Romania to becoming a key figure in Accel's global investment efforts.

Taylor Black, a cross-functional team leader at Microsoft and a seasoned entrepreneur discusses his role as a principal program manager for Microsoft's incubation studio and how it operates as a center of excellence for incubation within the company. Taylor also covers the challenges and differences between being an entrepreneur inside and outside a large company like Microsoft, highlighting the importance of agency and stress levels in both roles.This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated platform with a holistic approach to professional development that guarantees and nurtures the growth of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation

In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Jodie Kelley, CEO of the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA). With over 25 years of experience, Jodie leads the charge in representing the dynamic payments technology industry. She discusses her journey from practicing law to becoming a key figure in the payments ecosystem, highlighting pivotal career moments and the invaluable advice from her mentor.Jodie sheds light on the rapidly evolving payments industry, emphasizing its technological advancements and the critical role of public policy and security in fostering innovation. She addresses the significant opportunities and challenges faced by the industry, including fraud prevention and the impact of digital transformation on small businesses. Additionally, Jodie shares how ETA educates and advocates for its members, ensuring they adapt to and capitalize on technological advancements.Looking ahead, Jodie explores emerging trends such as artificial intelligence and biometrics, which are set to shape the future of payments. This insightful conversation offers a comprehensive view of the payments industry's landscape and the innovations driving its growth. Tune in to learn more about the strategies and technologies revolutionizing the way we make transactions.

We dive into an engaging chat with the dynamic Louis Gump, President of Cambian Solutions and a beacon of innovation in the business world. Known for his impactful leadership and forward-thinking strategies, Louis brings a rich history of transforming major companies like The Weather Channel and CNN through technology and innovation. In this episode, Louis unpacks his philosophy on making big changes within large organizations and the essential role of catalysts in driving growth and sparking innovation. He discusses the unique challenges and strategies of leading change, emphasizing the importance of rallying diverse teams around common goals. His insights into nurturing an innovative culture and leveraging cross-functional collaboration to propel business growth are particularly enlightening. Louis also shares his journey from pioneering digital media solutions to penning his book, The Inside Innovator, providing a fascinating look at how he merges his tech-savvy with strategic business thinking. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that's both inspirational and practical. Original music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynz Floren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this podcast, we dive deep into the fascinating world of innovation and unravel why it's true meaning is often misunderstood. We explore the misconceptions surrounding innovation and how it goes beyond just the creation of new technologies or products. We'll delve into the qualities and characteristics that make a genuinely innovative leader who can navigate the complexities of change, foster a culture of creativity, and embrace diverse perspectives. Together, we'll uncover the power of inclusive leadership in driving innovation and creating meaningful impact for businesses and society as a whole.

Would you ever consider leaving a secure and high-ranking position as a CEO at IBM Europe to join a startup as merely the 16th employee? Josh Geballe took that exact leap, moving away from the corporate security he knew to embrace the thrills and challenges of a startup, guided by what he describes as his "gut feeling."Josh's openness and straightforward approach are genuinely refreshing, yet it's clear that navigating such significant career shifts involves much more than instinct alone. It requires courage, foresight, and a willingness to face the unknown head-on.Since 2022, Josh has been a pivotal figure at Yale University, leading as the Managing Director of Yale Ventures (official website). In this role, he has been instrumental in spearheading the university's innovation ecosystem, catalyzing growth and collaboration across various disciplines.Reflecting on our days at Yale School of Management, I can't help but feel that having someone like Josh around back then would have been incredibly beneficial. His innovative spirit might have even lured me away from a traditional path in finance to explore the dynamic world of startups.In this podcast episode, Josh generously shares the wisdom gained from his two decades of varied experiences, which have been filled with both formidable challenges and substantial impacts. Here are some highlights from our conversation:As the COO during Connecticut's COVID-19 health response, Josh faced a public health crisis of unprecedented scale, the likes of which no MBA curriculum could ever anticipate or equip its students to handle. (press conf link)After spending over a decade at IBM in London, Josh made a decisive career shift to a startup in Connecticut that was later acquired by Thermo Fisher. This move exposed him to the intense realities of startup culture, where rapid growth can often be as daunting as it is exhilarating.At Yale, his current role involves driving the campus-wide innovation efforts. He elaborates on how he fosters a culture of innovation that supports the daily pursuits of students, faculty, and the broader university community, helping to translate abstract ideas into tangible, impactful realities.Tune in to this episode to gain insights from Josh's extensive experience with career transformations and his strategic approach to overcoming the obstacles that accompany change. It's sure to inspire and educate anyone interested in the intersections of innovation, leadership, and personal growth.Josh Geballe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshgeballe/ Vince Chan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thevincechan/Chief Change Officer: Make Your Laws of Change.#1 Careers US on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and be inspired!

Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova.    This week I want to revisit an insightful conversation about invitation with Dr. Linda Hill.    Dr. Linda Hill is the Wallace Brett Dohm Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School and the chair of the Leadership Initiative. She is regarded as one of the top experts on leadership and is the co-author of Collective Genius: The Art and Practice of Leading Innovation and Being the Boss. Dr. Hill is also the co-founder of Paradox Strategies and the co-creator of the Innovation Quotient. She was named by Thinkers50 as one of the top 10 management thinkers in the world in 2013 and received the Thinkers50 Innovation Award in 2015.  Her TED Talk, How to Manage Our Collective Creativity, has gotten more than 2 million views.      THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… leaders and aspiring innovators.    TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… there is a misconception about leadership and leading innovation.  Leadership is communicating a vision and inspiring others to fulfill that vision.  Leading innovation is about creating an environment for people to be willing to go down that innovation path with you. The innovation path is paved with a greater purpose to do the hard, emotional, and intellectual work of innovating.       According to Dr. Hill, here are the 3 things we know about innovation:    1. Innovations are not the result of individuals having ‘aha' moments but are a result of a diverse collaboration of people.   2. You cannot plan an innovation; it's a messy process of discovery riddled with error.  3.  Innovations are a combination of ideas.    If you want to lead and inspire innovation, you must have a culture where people are willing to get their hands dirty but also feel like they are part of the process.    WHAT I LOVE MOST… this episode is a crash course in how to be a leader and lead change when you are trying to drive innovation.  Yes, leading change is different from leading innovation - it's about creating an environment to let people co-create with you. Simply, let yourself breathe and give yourself and your team time to try things. Finally, I love Dr. Hill's idea that innovation is a voluntary act…a bottom-up journey and not the other way around.      Running time: 38:42   Subscribe on iTunes    Find Tiffani Online: Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn    Find Linda Online: TED Talk  Bio 

In this episode, Clint has a conversation with Dr. Ray Gallant, Vice President of Sustainability and Productivity at Volvo Construction Equipment. During their talk, Dr. Gallant discusses the importance of continuous learning in leadership development, gives advice for managing different generations of the workforce, and shares his thoughts on guiding teams through long-term, innovative projects. Plus, Dr. Gallant explains why it's important to “bring out the child in everybody.” This is the first part of a two-part discussion.

In this engaging episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas sits down with Cody Cecchetto, the Engineering and Design Services Manager at Protocase, to explore the unique challenges and opportunities in mass custom manufacturing. Cecchetto, a seasoned leader, shares his approach to managing day-to-day operations with an emphasis on efficiency, quality, and fostering a growth-oriented team culture. He delves into Protocase's distinctive mass custom methodology, which balances work elements and parameters to deliver tailor-made solutions for high-profile clients like Boeing, Google, and NASA.Cecchetto discusses the importance of customer experience and rapid turnaround times in maintaining relationships with diverse clientele, highlighting how Protocase's innovative practices set it apart in the industry. Facing challenges such as staffing, training, and the customization demands, he reveals how the company has adapted by investing in an efficient training program and leveraging automation to reduce cognitive load, ensuring quality and speed in their service.Furthermore, Cody touches on the future of product development, considering the potential impacts of emerging technologies like AI and new machinery on enhancing Protocase's capabilities and meeting evolving customer needs. Through this conversation, listeners gain insight into the complexities of custom electronic enclosures and the strategic thinking behind Protocase's success in a competitive market.

If you're leading innovation, you need very specific leadership skills. Harvard Business School professor Linda Hill has studied leadership and innovation for decades and is the coauthor of Collective Genius: The Art and Practice of Leading Innovation. She says that leaders who shepherd innovation can't rely on formal authority. Instead, they need to understand how to get people to co-create with them, which requires mastering three key roles —architect, bridger, and catalyst—or the ABCs of innovation. In this episode, you'll learn how to fill each of these roles—from how to assemble the right team to how to build real connections and mutual commitment. As Hill says, “You cannot tell people to innovate. You can only invite them.” Key episode topics include: leadership, innovation, power, commitment, talent management, resources, teams, collaboration. HBR On Leadership curates the best case studies and conversations with the world's top business and management experts, to help you unlock the best in those around you. New episodes every week. · Watch the original HBR Quick Study episode: What Makes a Great Leader? (2022)· Find more episodes of the HBR Quick Study series on YouTube.· Discover 100 years of Harvard Business Review articles, case studies, podcasts, and more at HBR.org.]]>

Midea joins us to discuss their AHR Innovation Award winning unit, the Packaged Window Heat Pump which won the Sustainable Solutions category. David Leezer, a Louisville based R&D engineer, talks about the future of cold climate heat pumps. Sponsored by Midea.

In this episode, Clint has a conversation with Sivaram Trikutam, Vice President of the WiFi product Line at Infineon Technologies. During their discussion, Sivaram talks about Infineon's commitment to decarbonization and digitalization, his hands-on approach to leadership, and the importance of message clarity in change management. Plus, Sivaram discusses his approach to solving big problems by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable parts. This is the first part of a two-part discussion.

00:00 Introduction to Amanda Dorenberg and Out-of-Home Marketing01:28 Amanda's Journey as a Professional Model04:03 Transitioning to the Business Side of Modeling05:43 Lessons Learned in the Agency and Modeling Industry07:35 Navigating the Dark Side of Modeling09:09 The Rise of OnlyFans and Empowerment10:35 Amanda's Experience with AVM (Arteriovenous Malformation)15:17 Recovery and Career Transition18:03 Introduction to Out-of-Home Advertising20:45 Innovation and Technology in Out-of-Home Advertising26:39 Amanda's Entry into the Crypto and Blockchain World32:29 Disruption and Pushback in the Industry36:15 Transition to Billboard Magazine and Arts Help37:29 Building a Strong Community39:02 Expanding into the Media Industry39:21 The Value of Print Publications41:20 Interviewing Tactics and Questions42:56 Assessing Character and Values43:28 Finding Passion in Your Career44:46 New Products and International Expansion45:40 The Power of Curiosity46:36 Humility, Kindness, and Grace 

Welcome to another episode of The DC Beer Show. Michael Stein, Brandy Holder, Jacob Berg, and Jordan Harvey discuss their beverage preferences for Thanksgiving, dive into their favorite brands and types of beverages, and even their plans to find the perfect table beer. The highlight of the episode is, of course, their esteemed guest, Andy Hannas. Andy heads up cider making at Potter's Craft Cider in Charlottesville, Virginia. Mike and Andy delve deep into the history of this pioneering cidery, the changes in the apple and agriculture industry, the influence of seltzers, and get specific about their wide range of flavor offerings.Brandy, Jacob, Jordan, and Mike will also share what they're currently drinking, and cover some new releases from Denizen's, including a bourbon barrel-aged Russian imperial stout and a Scottish wee heavy with coffee!Finally, they wrap up the episode with an update on some upcoming events in the DMV. Buckle up for this hoppy ride! Thanks to our monthly supporters Greg Parnas Frank Chang Mikahl Tolton Kim Klyberg Chris Girardot Alyssa jeffrey katz Andrew MacWilliams Jamie Jackson Meegan Mike Rucki Jason Tucker Nick Gardner Amber Farris Sarah Ray Peter Jones Michael Rafky Brad Stengel Matt Winterhalter Bill and Karen Butcher Jordan Harvey Justin Broady Thor Cheston Stephen Claeys Julie Verratti Bill DeBaun

One of the most important aspects of leadership is having a vision for what you want to achieve. It's the vision for a project that will guide your team and inspire them to perform at the top of their game. But how does that change when you need to lead innovation? And how do you navigate the unknowns inherent to pursuing true innovation? Joining us today to unpack this topic and explore key questions of innovation and leadership is Professor Linda Hill from Harvard Business. Professor Hill is the co-founder of Paradox Strategies, the co-author of the acclaimed book Collective Genius: The Art and Practice of Leading Innovation, and is regarded as one of the top experts on leadership. Tuning in you'll hear her break down the paradoxes that lie at the heart of leading innovation and why building a sense of community can be such a powerful catalyst for fostering innovation. She explains how leading innovation requires embracing the unknown while being intimately familiar with the ‘why' of your project, before describing how collaboration, experimentation, and the ability to learn are essential for building a sense of community. Professor Hill also sheds light on her personal practices as a researcher and practitioner of innovation, her process for selecting her co-authors, and why she places such a high value on having a novice perspective. For a deep dive into the intricacies of leadership, innovation, building a sense of community, and so much more, be sure to tune in to this fascinating conversation with Professor Linda Hill!Key Points From This Episode:Insight into Professor Hill's research on innovation for her book Collective Genius.Why leading innovation means not having a vision, but having a ‘why'.The emotional and intellectual challenges that accompany innovation.Creating a sense of community to help face the unknown of innovation.The details of a key Google project and what it teaches us about leading innovation.An overview of the paradoxes you have to manage as a leader of innovation.The distinction between planning forward and acting forward.How to organize for action and innovation.Insight into some of the dangers that expertise can pose to innovation.Lessons from Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's unique culture of communication.How their company culture helped them prepare for, and navigate, the COVID-19 pandemic.Professor Hill's personal practices as a researcher and practitioner of innovation.The founding of Paradox Strategies and how Professor Hill is pushing herself to be a novice.Generative AI, having a growth mindset, and the value of different perspectives.Some insight into Professor Hill's research for her upcoming book Scaling Genius.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Linda Hill on LinkedInParadox StrategiesLinda Hill on XCleveland Clinic Abu DhabiLockheed MartinSkunk Works®Sanjay Poonen on LinkedInCohesityAvatarinJeremy UtleyJeremy Utley EmailJeremy Utley on XJeremy Utley on LinkedIn

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Admiral Cedric Pringle is the guest on this episode. Admiral Pringle serves as the 25th President of the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA). NNOA is an organization dedicated to supporting the Sea Services in recruiting, professional development, and retention of a diverse officer corps that reflects the demographics of our nation. Cedric talks about the amazing work that NNOA is doing with bringing STEM to school children and we discuss how impactful it would be if more positive role models would get involved in bringing STEM to middle schools and high schools around the country to provide more opportunities for people to see diverse paths to use these fields in their lives. Cedric shares some amazing insights from his prestigious Naval career and although he prided himself on being by the the book, he liked to remind people that when the book was wrong there is a recourse to change the book. Cedric gave us some good examples of creating a space where you could make mistakes and take risks to grow as individuals, but he also hinted at some steps that helped build the trust of the team if you listen closely. He reminds us that excellence is a journey. Admiral Pringle models a great example of an appropriate way to resist a challenge from someone senior to us in a personal story in his humanitarian work in Haiti. Each story Cedric shares is done so to help build us all up the same way he has built many of his sailors and marines over the years!  Cedric Pringle is a retired rear admiral following a 34-and-a-half-year career in the U.S. Navy. His service culminated as the 31st commandant of National War College at National Defense University. During his distinguished career, he led joint, combined, multinational, and interagency organizations, both at sea and ashore, across all aspects of defense, including full spectrum operations, strategic planning, crisis management, and congressional affairs.  Admiral Pringle earned a BS in Economics from the University of South Carolina, an MS in Financial Management from the Naval Postgraduate School, and an MA in National Security Strategy from the Naval War College. He also completed executive courses in Strategic Thinking at the University of North Carolina's Kenan-Flagler Business School, Leading Innovation at the Naval Postgraduate School, and the Leadership University for Humanity course with Korn Ferry.  Resources: National Naval Officers Associations - Navy, Marines, & Coast Guard  https://nnoa.org/ Center for Oceanographic Research in the South Pacific - University of Concepcion, Chile  http://www.copas.cl/eng/       

"Focus on the strengths of your partnerships, of your relationships, and then work to build this up. And while you're doing that, I promise you, you will find ways to be innovative.” - Shane Mishler Navigating chaos, identifying unique opportunities, and igniting innovation: Shane Mishler, Chief Operating Officer of SD Tech, shares insights on transforming challenges into opportunities and creating a positive culture. In this episode, Shane reveals how his journey across diverse industries shaped his approach to leadership, allowing him to manage chaos and diverse personalities effectively. He discusses an innovative approach to identifying and addressing client pain points, exemplifying the power of empathetic listening. Shane also shares how he applies the same philosophy within his organization, fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. He highlights the importance of leveraging relationships for growth and innovation, both in personal and professional contexts. Discover how to turn challenges into strengths, focus on partnerships, and ignite innovation within your sphere of influence Shane Mishler is the Chief Operating Officer for SD Tech. Shane oversees the daily operations of the company. He partners with the owner to design and implement business strategies, plans, and processes. Shane is actively involved in all of the company's investments, clients, strategic franchise partners, and expansion activities. During his tenure, the company's revenue has more than tripled, and their active client list includes over 200 companies. What you get from this episode: [00:00 - 12:31] From Chaos to Symphony [12:32 - 28:05] Beyond Words: Innovating by Listening Key Quote: "If we can be open and honest and transparent with the individuals around us and with ourselves, then we can identify what our strengths and our opportunities are significantly quicker." - Shane Mishler Connect with Shane Mishler LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-mishler-23678327 Check out his webpage at: https://www.sd-tech.net/ 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

Michael Chasen in the Founder and CEO of Class and the Founder and former CEO of Blackboard. He joins host Mike Palmer in an exploration of his career defining new categories while driving innovation in educational technology. We start by hearing the Founder's Tale of Blackboard, the industry-leading learning management system (LMS). Then Michael explains what led him to found Class in the Fall of 2020. In a world transformed by the pandemic and Zoom, Michael seized the opportunity to launch a differentiated virtual classroom experience on top of Zoom. From there, we learn how Class is integrating AI into its offering, how Michael is thinking about the power of real-time human connection, and what innovations of the day are piquing his curiosity. Don't miss this chance to learn from an EdTech innovator who is looking to transform the world of learning for a second time. Subscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more sharp takes on the future of learning.

This episode covers what you need to know about AI in public relations and marketing. Parry Headrick, founder of Crackle PR, talks about how his agency is adapting to the age of AI and working with experts like Chris Penn, co-founder and chief data scientist at Trust Insights. Parry and Chris explain how AI will be used to streamline data and coverage reporting, content creation and other lower-level tasks. Chris also gives two helpful lists of the different types of machine learning and what agencies must do to survive the shift to AI.   3:08 – Parry explains how he started his career as a journalist but decided to transition to PR after a story he wrote was sensationalized.   6:01 – Chris talks about how he started his career in IT, the evolution of technology in marketing, working at an agency and starting his own business.   10:07 – Parry talks about the role AI will play in PR including streamlining efficiencies, monitoring and content generation.   17:06 – Parry describes how his agency is adapting to AI, such as the shift in SEO.   23:10 – Chris shares how data analytics and PR should go together.   26:45 – Chris explains the three branches of machine learning.  37:50 – Chris lists the three things that agencies must do.   39:58 – Chris talks about what Trust Insights does for its clients.   42:15 – Chris describes the origin of his podcast, Marketing Over Coffee.     Quote   “I think ultimately, the biggest disruption is going to be how the largest agencies are billing and justifying the fees they get and I think at the smaller level it's going to get a little easier to be more nimble because you haven't pinned your hopes and dreams on a model that is antiquated in the age of AI.”– Parry Headrick, founder of Crackle PR  “Every person in your company who uses Microsoft Office will now have access to a language model and will be able to do things like make a 10-slide presentation out of this press release or tell me what's important in this Excel spreadsheet. Tell me what the outcome was. And the models will do that instead. So it will dramatically shorten the time it takes people to do work and everyone is going to have to get good at this because it's going to be built into Office, it's already built into your search engines and it's going to be appearing in pretty much every piece of software that's complex to use.” – Chris Penn, co-founder and chief data scientist at Trust Insights    Links:   Marketing Over Coffee Podcast: https://www.marketingovercoffee.com/   DALL·E: https://openai.com/product/dall-e-2   ChatGPT: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt    Listen to Chip Carey's episode on The PR Maven® Podcast.   Listen to The PR Maven® Podcast episode featuring students from Northeastern University.     About the guests:      Parry Headrick   Founder of Crackle PR, Parry Headrick is a 20+ year tech PR agency veteran, having grown some of the largest privately held agencies in North America. Headrick has grown an audience of more than 60,000 across social media channels by discussing the good, the bad and the ugly about the public relations industry.  Chris Penn  Christopher S. Penn is an authority on analytics, digital marketing, marketing technology, data science and machine learning. A recognized thought leader, best-selling author, and internationally renowned keynote speaker, he has shaped five key fields in the marketing industry: Google Analytics adoption, data-driven marketing and PR, modern email marketing, marketing data science, and artificial intelligence/machine learning in marketing. As co-founder and Chief Data Scientist of Trust Insights, he is responsible for the creation of products and services, creation and maintenance of all code and intellectual property, technology and marketing strategy, brand awareness, and research & development.  Mr. Penn is a 2023, six-time IBM Champion in IBM Data and AI, a Brand24 Top 100 Digital Marketer, an Onalytica Top 100 AI in Marketing influencer, and co-host of the award-winning Marketing Over Coffee marketing podcast. Prior to co-founding Trust Insights, he built the marketing for a series of startups with a 100% successful exit rate in the financial services, SaaS software, and public relations industries. His work has served brands such as Twitter, T-Mobile, Citrix Systems, GoDaddy, AAA, McDonald's and many others.  Mr. Penn is an IBM Watson Machine Learning Certified Professional, a Google Analytics Certified Professional, a Google Ads Certified Professional, a Google Digital Sales Certified Professional and a Hubspot Inbound Certified Professional. He is the author of over two dozen marketing books including bestsellers such as “AI for Marketers: A Primer and Introduction,” “Marketing White Belt: Basics for the Digital Marketer,” “Marketing Red Belt: Connecting With Your Creative Mind,” and “Marketing Blue Belt: From Data Zero to Marketing Hero,” and “Leading Innovation.”    Looking to connect:             Email: parry@cracklepr.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parryheadrick/   Twitter: @pheadrick  Website: www.cracklepr.com     Email: cspenn@trustinsights.ai   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cspenn   Twitter: @cspenn  Website: www.trustinsights.ai  

BIO- Chipper Bro Bell Entrepreneur, Business Leader, Patagonia brand ambassador for 25 years, Keynote Speaker, 13 x world Frisbee freestyle champion and surfing for 50 years. Married to Kelly Bell with 33 happy years, and a father of 4 rad kids and a grandpa to 3 beautiful grand children.  Entrepreneur: Taking passions and turning them into a business. Chipper's Frisbee Journey, Surfclass.com, Best Day Foundation, 14 years hosting the Aloha Beach Festival  Patagonia: Chippers 1,000's of fun stories that some will be revealed in Chipper's new book coming out this year. Chipper reflects on his journey and his amazing 25 years at the apparel company Patagonia where Chipper helped promote the mission, values, and purpose of the company. Chipper shares his unique story on his work around the world and how living the brand aligned with his life and the company's vision that truly shows a unique and authentic employee experience. Keynote Speaker:  Chipper talks and shares motivational stories on his life journey. Stories include his pro frisbee career, working with non profits, and stories of corporate culture  asking questions like;  WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO LIVE THE BRAND? CHIPPER EXPLAINS THAT BY LEADING AN EXAMINED LIFE YOU WILL HAVE A NATURAL CONNECTION TO WANTING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD. THAT CONNECTION WEAVES RIGHT INTO PLACING YOUR SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES IN THE WORKPLACE. BY MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMPANY'S MISSION, LEADING INNOVATION, OR VOLUNTEERING AT YOUR LOCAL NONPROFITS, LIVING THE BRAND WILL HAVE YOU CONNECTED TO YOUR COMPANIES' VALUES, YOUR COMMUNITY AND ULTIMATELY END WITH AN AMAZING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the "Secrets of #Fail," a new pod storm series hosted by Matt Brown. In this series of 2023, Matt dives deep into the world of failures and lessons learned along the way from high-net-worth individuals.  Join Matt as he dives into the world of failures and lessons.Series: Secret of #FailJay is the President and CEO of Reveleer, a leading innovator of SaaS platform solutions for clinical data collection and analytics. In his role, he is responsible for scaling operations, accelerating business growth and fostering product innovation to propel the Company's impact in the healthcare industry for health plans, providers and healthcare professionals.He is a seasoned software and services executive with over 25 years of experience in various leadership capacities, including his most recent position as Chief Revenue Officer at Guidance Software, a publicly traded software security company. Prior to this, Jay served as the Worldwide Head of Sales & Customer Success at ServiceSource, where he enjoyed a successful 9-year career as the company expanded globally and grew revenue from $25m to $265m. He was also the President & CEO of WNS North America. WNS, a well-regarded business process outsourcing organization, evolved out of British Airways and grew rapidly as a commercially focused organization.Support the show

Andy is joined by Simon Hathaway, Group Managing Director of EMEA at Outform. Simon has decades of experience in retail, with a deep understanding of the digitization of the industry and a proven track record in building businesses, transforming capability, and growing reputation.Their conversation explores the increasingly digitized retail space, differing views on mobile devices in-store, the relationship between retail technology and CX, and much more.Topics & Questions 00:00 Episode Introduction01:02 Guest Introduction02:02 The current landscape of the physical retail space03:06 What current retail innovations are scalable?05:34 The impact of mobile devices in-store08:37 Retail innovation in Europe vs United States13:09 How innovation can impact discovery in-store15:25 How is investment in retail technology perceived?20:08 Retail technology and Retail Media Networks21:37 What technology innovation is most promising in physical retail?24:29 How will the creative ecosystem shape the future of retail technology?27:41 The relationship between retail digitization and CX31:10 How does Outform help their clients?32:30 Questions from Walton College of Business Students39:24 A new era of shopper insightsShow LinksSimon Hathaway: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-hathaway-7229394/Outform: https://www.outform.com/Digital Mannequin Demo: https://vimeo.com/outform/digitalmannequin Andy Murray: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlmurray/bigQUEST LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thebigquest

Our guest this week is Frank Uit de Weerd, a Dutchman living in the Netherlands, an organizational psychologist, and a trusted advisor and coach for leaders, teams, and organizations. Frank brings a broad international experience in leadership development, business innovation, and (cultural) transformation to his clients. He has over 25 years of experience in Human Resources with Shell. He held assignments in Africa (Gabon), Asia (Malaysia), and Europe (Netherlands, Belgium, UK). Since 2015 he works as an independent leadership consultant and coach, guided by the belief that great leadership is key to a better, more conscious, and sustainable world. He is the first author of the best-seller “Systems Inspired Leadership” (2021) and co-author of the Dutch book “Leading Innovation” (2017).Today we dive deeply into the interrelatedness of life, how the relational field impacts us and how once we can understand the systems we live within, not just as a thing, but as a living organism everything shifts. I love how he invites us into the holistic perspective and takes a longer-term view, expanding our own horizons for change and what is possible.Listen in as we discuss the challenges leaders face today and how we can best navigate the complexity and fast pace of change currently underway. If you thought systems-inspired leadership is just another leadership fad think again, it's empathic, relational, and utterly human in its approach. As Frank describes, the first thing many of his clients feel when working with him is a relief. He encourages us all to truly listen to our calling and to trust it because it will lead the way for us in life and leadership.If you are a leader or you work with leaders then I think you're going to gain a lot of insights from Frank's wisdom, this is a valuable conversation and one I think we can all learn from.Key TakeawaysFrank's insights into what it means to be wiseThe invisible web of connection and its role in information flowThe system as a living entity, sensing what it wants, what wants to happen hereHow to tap into the creative intelligence within organizationsHow to manage conflict in ways that relieve tension and toxicityMemorable Quote“Leadership is around creating a new and better future, and it needs a different approach, to make leadership a role of the system, tapping into the knowledge of everyone.” — Frank Uit De WeerdEpisode Resources:Franks' websiteSystems Inspired Leadership AssessmentFrank's LinkedinBOOK: Systems Inspired LeadershipA Sacred InvitationSacredChangemakers.comCoachesBusinessSchool.comJayne Warrilow on InstagramThank you to our sponsor:A HUGE thank you to our sponsor Coaches Business School who is helping coaches to succeed in business, so they can make a meaningful difference in our world. Go to coachesbusinessschool.com to get the tools, strategies, and frameworks you...

Are you moving fast enough? On today's episode, I have a wonderful discussion with Nick Donofrio, who has spent most of his life as a technology leader.  Although Nick had countless accomplishments, he wonders if he was moving fast enough. Nick worked in various roles at IBM for 44 years.  During that time, he redefined innovation at IBM and initiated worldwide collaboration for the company. Nick was the first Executive Vice President of Innovation and Technology at IBM.  And, he was named one of Business Week's 25 top innovation champions. Nick is the author of the book:  If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes.  The book discusses how Nick and others led IBM's global technical team. During our discussion, Nick talks about how Innovation played an important role in IBM's transformation during his 44 years at the company.  I'm sure you will enjoy this discussion (and get some tips for your own business, like I did) as Nick shares his knowledge and experiences during his many years at IBM. “Transforming IBM into an innovation company was all about value creation.” – Nick Donofrio Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - How IBM was transformed into an innovation company - Helping your team members be more successful - The role of Nick's mom in his career   Nick's Book: If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes:  https://www.amazon.com/If-Nothing-Changes-Donofrio-Story/dp/1544531346   Connect with Nick Donofrio: Website:  https://www.nickdonofriobook.com/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-donofrio-7588609/ Download Steve's free white paper, InventLock™ Protection Guide for Tech Startups, at: https://stevesponseller.com/guide Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of Steve's latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover his proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova.  This week we rewind back to our early history in the archives and revisit the conversation with leadership and innovation expert Dr. Linda Hill, who navigates us through both the theoretical aspects of inspirational leadership while providing a practical set of instructions for how to put it in practice for your daily life. Linda Hill is the Wallace Brett Dohm Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School and the chair of the Leadership Initiative. She's is regarded as one of the top experts on leadership, is the co-author of Collective Genius: The Art and Practice of Leading Innovation and Being the Boss. Dr. Hill is also the co-founder of Paradox Strategies and the co-creator of the Innovation Quotient. She was named by Thinkers50 as one of the top 10 management thinkers in the world in 2013 and received the Thinkers50 Innovation Award in 2015.  Her TED Talk, How to Manage Our Collective Creativity, has gotten more than 2 million views.      THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR…  leaders and aspiring innovators.    TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… There is a misconception about leadership and leading innovation.  Leadership is communicating a vision and inspiring others to fulfill that vision.  Leading innovation is about creating an environment for people to be willing to go down that innovation path with you. The innovation path is paved with a greater purpose to do the hard, emotional, and intellectual work of innovating.     According to Dr. Hill, here are the 3 things we know about innovation:  Innovations are not the result of individuals having ‘aha' moments but are a result of a diverse collaboration of people.   You cannot plan an innovation; it's a messy process of discovery riddled with error.  Innovations are a combination of ideas.  If you want to lead and inspire innovation, you must have a culture where people are willing to get their hands dirty but also feel like they are part of the process.    WHAT  I  LOVE  MOST… This episode is a crash course in how to be a leader and leading change when you are trying to drive innovation.  Yes, leading change is different from leading innovation - it's about creating an environment to let people co-create with you.  Simply, let yourself breathe and give yourself and your team time to try things.  Finally, I love Dr. Hill's idea that innovation is a voluntary act…a bottom-up journey and not the other way around.      Running time: 38:34 Subscribe on iTunes     Find Tiffani on social: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram   Find Linda on social: Website Twitter LinkedIn TED Talk   Linda's Book: Collective Genius

  Dr. Rhee is Board Certified in General Surgery and surgical critical care and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.  He served in the Navy for 26 years in many important roles in the operational and training environments.   In the episode, he describes what it's like to be a physician on a nuclear aircraft carrier and perform surgeries while underway at sea.  He also relates his experiences helping design small forward surgical units that he would later deploy with to Southwest Asia.  He talks about lessons learned on the battlefield caring for casualties which led him to be involved in setting up the Navy Trauma Training Center in Los Angeles which sustains skills and prepares teams for downrange requirements.    Dr. Rhee recalls his experience with Mass Casualty incidents of more than 200 patients and provides a behind-the-scenes look into the challenges encountered by medical providers when needs overwhelm resources and how tough decisions have to be made.   CAPT Rhee explains how the lessons he learned during his training and during operational assignments led him to be a founding member on the Tactical Combat Casualty Care Committee    Following retirement, Dr. Rhee help prepare the trauma system to deal with a significant MASCAL situation in Tucson, AZ in 2014 during a mass shooting event at a political event.    He shares many insights and lessons learned over a distinguished career and provides some valuable advice for all listeners. You don't want to miss this episode! To find out more about Dr. Rhee at wardocspodcast.com/guest-bios and join our mission to preserve military medicine achievements WarDocs at wardocspodcast.com.                               The WarDocs Mission is to improve military and civilian healthcare and foster patriotism by honoring the legacy, preserving the oral history, and showcasing career opportunities, experiences, and achievements of military medicine.   Listen to the What We are For Episode 47. https://bit.ly/3r87Afm   WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization run by volunteers. All donations are tax-deductible, and 100% of donations go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in military medicine. A tax receipt will be sent to you.    WARDOCS documents the experiences, contributions, and innovations of all military medicine Services, ranks, and Corps who are affectionately called "Doc" as a sign of respect, trust, and confidence on and off the battlefield that demonstrates dedication to the medical care of fellow comrades in arms.             Follow Us on social media Twitter: @wardocspodcast Facebook: WarDocs Podcast Instagram: @wardocspodcast