Podcast appearances and mentions of shannon adkins

 Shannon Adkins is a thought leader and CEO at Future State, a woman-owned, employee-owned consulting company with a triple bottom line where people get to be themselves. Shannon talks about the importance of investing in the community, and how doing that fits their businesses vision. 

 Shannon Adkins is a thought leader and CEO at Future State, a woman-owned, employee-owned consulting company with a triple bottom line where people get to be themselves. Shannon talks about the importance of investing in the community, and how doing that fits their businesses vision. 

Shannon Adkins is a thought leader and CEO at Future State, a woman-owned, employee-owned consulting company with a triple bottom line where people get to be themselves. They bring value to their clients in Life Sciences, Technology, Healthcare and Consumer Goods by understanding the journey they are on throughout their transformation. After years of working for startups, tech companies, and in corporate America, getting her MBA, and starting a family, Shannon decided she wanted to work somewhere where she could be fully expressed as a mom, a volunteer, and a badass business woman. So, she went back to Future State. The changes she initiated led to revenue doubling in 24 months, new offerings, new clients in new industries, new teams and leaders, and a new name, Future State. In 2015, she became the CEO and made sure to continue to grow and evolve, officially making it a B-Corp. Shannon challenges herself to always ask “why,” and to make sure the answers contribute to creating a world that works for everyone. An eternal optimist, she believes the right team of people can find a radical solution to any problem. Weaving together the opportunity, the business needs and the collected wisdom of its stakeholders, these solutions become clear and executable strategies that lead to continual success. What you will learn in this episode: The difference between being in the C-suite and being a change agent in a company Why it's important to communicate with employees after being acquired The benefits of having a communication plan for acquisition Why employees leave after acquisition How to create space for open communication with employees Best Advice: “Love People” Book Shannon is reading: Networked, Scaled, and Agile: A Design Strategy for Complex Organizations by Amy Kates and Greg Kesler Great TV Shannon enjoys: The Handmaid's Tale Shannon's Favorite App right now: Microsoft Teams Resources: Website: https://futurestate.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonadkins/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-state-ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futurestateinc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/futurestateinc

Shannon Adkins is a thought leader and CEO at Future State, a woman-owned, employee-owned consulting company with a triple bottom line where people get to be themselves. Shannon talks about the importance of investing in the community, and how doing that fits their businesses vision.

Shannon Adkins is a thought leader and CEO at Future State, a woman-owned, employee-owned consulting company with a triple bottom line where people get to be themselves. Shannon takes us inside her business, and discusses the culture they have created for their employees.

Shannon Adkins is a thought leader and the CEO of Future State. Future State is a women-led, women-owned, and employee-owned consulting company that guides their clients throughout their journeys of transformation. Shannon worked for startups and tech companies, as well as corporate America, got her MBA, and started a family all before returning to a company where she knew she could fully realize her roles as a mom, a volunteer, and an influential businesswoman. She became the CEO of Future State in 2015 and developed the company into a certified B-Corporation. Frankly, to call her a modern-day superwoman would be an understatement.  In this episode… Research shows that people are most committed to their jobs when they work in an environment where they feel encouraged to grow. In this episode of The Next Wave Leadership Podcast, Shannon Adkins from Future State shares her leadership journey, from always knowing that she wanted to have a positive impact on women to becoming the CEO of a women-led company. You’ll learn about building a culture that promotes meaningful connections and how to maintain these relationships during the COVID-19 crisis. Additionally, you’ll hear about the challenges that Shannon faces as a leader, like learning to give effective feedback and being true to yourself at the expense of not being liked. She talks about her relationship with her parents and how her mom’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis shaped her ideas about failure, success, and fulfillment. Shannon also notes how investing time into developing a culture where people feel valued prepared her company for the transition to remote work due to COVID-19. Join Dov Pollack in this episode of The Next Wave Leadership Podcast as he interviews Shannon Adkins, thought leader and CEO of Future State. Shannon provides insight into creating a human-centered workplace where you can be your authentic self, which helps you work harder, have a greater impact, and feel fully engaged in all aspects of your life. 

Along with being a CEO Shannon Adkins is a future of work coach, Consultant, Advisor. Speaker and Volunteer. She is committed to living and working at the intersection where colossal business success meets passion, purpose and meaning. She shares with us how she brings love to empower herself and lead her team through challenging times. Links: www.futurestate.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonadkins/

Shannon Adkins is a thought leader and CEO at Future State, a woman-owned, employee-owned consulting company with a triple bottom line where people get to be themselves. Derek learns some insight from Shannon on having patience, and faith to stay the course during a pivot in your business. Making pivots in your business can be great in the long term, but have some big challenges in the short term while the business is making the necessary changes for that pivot.

Join me for an enlightening conversation with Shannon Adkins, CEO of Future State. Future State is a management consulting company dedicated to helping its clients build outrageous futures. Shannon and I discuss the 21st century leadership skills of authenticity and self-awareness, how to rewire our organizations for adaptability, and how a deep connection to purpose is a game-changer.

Shannon Adkins is a thought leader and CEO at Future State, a woman-owned, employee-owned consulting company with a triple bottom line where people get to be themselves. Derek talks with Shannon today to get to know more about her as a person, and a little more on her background.

People and businesses are complex. In order for one to thrive, so must the other. Easier said than done. This is Shannon Adkins world. She lives it and helps others figure out ways to run a business that works for its employees and wins in the market. Shannon is a thought leader and CEO at Future State, a woman-owned, employee-owned consulting company with a triple bottom line where people get to be themselves. After years of working for startups, tech companies, and in corporate America, getting her MBA, and starting a family, Shannon decided she wanted to work somewhere where she could be fully expressed as a mom, a volunteer, and a badass business woman. So she went back to Future State, where they bring value to their clients by understanding the journey they are on throughout their transformation. Shannon and I talk about how she’s built Future State to embrace people’s full lives and selves, how you can apply some of those ideas to your team, what feminine leadership is, and what happens when you create a personal mission statement to guide your life. Read the related blog article: An Empowered Work Environment Inspires Energy, Creativity and Retention Join the Modern Manager community (www.mamieks.com/join) to get Future State’s 21st Century Leadership eBook which includes a set of common attributes that when combined make people especially adept at leading teams through this time of change. The eBook provides a self-assessment tool and recommendations to further evolve your skills, and ready your organization for inevitable change. AND I’ve also included the template I use with teams to create the professional profile to help you learn about your team members strengths, desires, and interests. Subscribe to my newsletter to get episodes, articles and mini-guides delivered to your inbox. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Just because someone hasn’t done something before, doesn’t mean they’re not interested in or capable of doing it. It’s a manager’s job to understand how their people want to grow and find opportunities to stretch them. Business is in a constant state of change. In order to compete effectively in the marketplace and for talent, organizations must put people at the center. There is an inextricable link between employee flourishing and business success. Employees want meaning - to see how the business is making a contribution to the world beyond stakeholder value. Employees want to be their whole selves - to have the option to leave work early to attend a child’s performance, to share their unique perspective. Viewing your employees as whole people starts during the hiring process and continue throughout their time with you. Share what you learn about the person with others in your organization to help the new team member integrate quickly. Use what you learn about your team member’s aspirations and interests to give them new assignments and growth opportunities.  Feminine leadership styles are becoming more accepted in the workplace - putting humans at the center, emphasizing empathy. We see it in the shift to encouraging listening rather than telling, flat structures rather than hierarchy, experimentation rather than perfection. As a manager or leader, you need your own life’s mission to help guide you personally. When you know who you are, what matters to you, and how you want to show up every day, you are better equipped to lead others.  KEEP UP WITH SHANNON Website: http://www.futurestate.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonadkins/ FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/futurestateinc/ RESOURCES Landmark Education Read to Lead Podcast - Episode 184: Alan Alda on the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating 

People and businesses are complex. In order for one to thrive, so must the other. Easier said than done. This is Shannon Adkins world. She lives it and helps others figure out ways to run a business that works for its employees and wins in the market. Shannon is a thought leader and CEO at Future State, a woman-owned, employee-owned consulting company with a triple bottom line where people get to be themselves. After years of working for startups, tech companies, and in corporate America, getting her MBA, and starting a family, Shannon decided she wanted to work somewhere where she could be fully expressed as a mom, a volunteer, and a badass business woman. So she went back to Future State, where they bring value to their clients by understanding the journey they are on throughout their transformation. Shannon and I talk about how she’s built Future State to embrace people’s full lives and selves, how you can apply some of those ideas to your team, what feminine leadership is, and what happens when you create a personal mission statement to guide your life. Read the related blog article: An Empowered Work Environment Inspires Energy, Creativity and Retention Join the Modern Manager community (www.mamieks.com/join) to get Future State’s 21st Century Leadership eBook which includes a set of common attributes that when combined make people especially adept at leading teams through this time of change. The eBook provides a self-assessment tool and recommendations to further evolve your skills, and ready your organization for inevitable change. AND I’ve also included the template I use with teams to create the professional profile to help you learn about your team members strengths, desires, and interests. Subscribe to my newsletter to get episodes, articles and mini-guides delivered to your inbox. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Just because someone hasn’t done something before, doesn’t mean they’re not interested in or capable of doing it. It’s a manager’s job to understand how their people want to grow and find opportunities to stretch them. Business is in a constant state of change. In order to compete effectively in the marketplace and for talent, organizations must put people at the center. There is an inextricable link between employee flourishing and business success. Employees want meaning - to see how the business is making a contribution to the world beyond stakeholder value. Employees want to be their whole selves - to have the option to leave work early to attend a child’s performance, to share their unique perspective. Viewing your employees as whole people starts during the hiring process and continue throughout their time with you. S

Shannon Adkins is the CEO of Future State, a human-centered, purpose-driven management consulting company. Her firm practices what they preach, and their own journey of transformation is both inspirational and educational.  Shannon is here to share with us what they've learned and how they help others on their journeys of growth, learning and change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon Adkins is a thought leader and CEO of this woman-owned, 100% employee-owned consulting company with a triple bottom line where people get to be themselves. After years of working for startups, tech companies, and in corporate America, getting her MBA, and starting a family, Shannon decided she wanted to work somewhere where she could be fully expressed as a mom, a volunteer, and a badass business woman.  The changes she initiated led to revenue doubling in 24 months, new offerings, new clients in new industries, new teams and leaders.  Shannon challenges herself to always ask “why,” and to make sure business solutions contribute to creating a world that works for everyone. Here is my favorite quote of Shannon’s, “That’s the thing about values. It’s not enough to believe in them, we have to take actions that support them every day.”   For more information about Future State: Company Website Future State on Twitter Future State on LinkedIn   iTunes - Subscribe, Rate and Review Find us on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify and anywhere you listen to podcasts

Shannon Adkins and I have known each other for almost 20 years, and it’s been fun to see her life and career grow to such great heights. She is the CEO of Future State, an organizational transformation consulting firm and has spent 15 years driving internal innovation and external collaboration. Shannon chats with us today about how her career started, challenges that go along with working with Fortune 500 companies, fostering cultures of engagement and belonging, and why it’s important for leaders to model healthy conflict.   Key Takeaways: [5:44] Shannon’s previous roles at Wells Fargo and Intuit provided her with examples of great leadership. It is possible for companies to do both engaging work on a large scale and treat their employees with compassion and transparency. This laid the foundation for how she sought to be as a CEO and leader herself. [12:43] While flexibility and freedom often come with being an entrepreneur, there are times where the stability that comes in working for a large company better suits the situation. It is a personal choice and one that may fluctuate over the span of a career. [16:31] Shannon has been the President of CEO of Future State for five years. They are a different type of consulting firm — one that is practical, connected, and human-centered. This fits her personal mission to express herself as a leader, mother, entrepreneur and let all parts emerge as she brings her whole self to work and helps organizations in the midst of change. [18:48] Humans seek psychological trust and safety at work. The more we feel we have that, the more we can relax into the shared vision and shared purpose bigger than our individuality. [22:12] Shannon and her team discuss their vision and values right from the start in the interview process. They let the candidates know off the bat that they lead with heart and engage with purpose. [30:24] Great leaders show their team examples of healthy communication even when there is dissent of opinion. When we are transparent about our internal process, it helps others understand our perspective. [32:25] Just as leaders can benefit from serving in tactical solutions, frontline team members would benefit to share in conversation at the strategic level. [40:42] When we do the hard work and take the sting out of our own bias and prejudice, we can lead with curiosity and interest. Mandatory diversity training often has the opposite effect and real ownership is what moves the needle. [51:40] Observing privilege and acknowledging hard work does not have to be mutually exclusive. [54:54] We must confront the mindset that when an individual gets more it means less for us.   Resources: Purchase Bring Your Whole Self to Work and gain access to bonus material Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram TED Radio Hour Landmark Worldwide Shannon Adkins LinkedIn Future State Eight Dates

In this episode of The Bombshell Business Podcast, host Amber Hurdle interviews Shannon Adkins,  thought leader and CEO of Future State, on upholding social good and personal priorities in business. Together, they discuss:   *How to hold on to your priorities and values to live the life you envision   *Navigating the shift from corporate to entrepreneur life *Sustainable company culture that takes care of employees as whole people while meeting the bottom line *How a CEO should lead their people *Why you have to know what matters most to you in your business and life to be successful and supported Get ready to take some notes. Shannon’s leadership philosophy will make you want more for your own business and motivate you to make some changes in your company culture. Tune in to get the scoop!    Links and Mentioned Resources   Learn more about B Corporations here. Read what Harvard Business Review has to say: Why Companies are Becoming B Corporations.   Shannon Adkins is a thought leader and CEO at Future State, a woman-owned, employee-owned consulting company with a triple bottom line where people get to be themselves. They bring value to their clients by understanding the journey they are on throughout their transformation. After years of working for startups, tech companies, and in corporate America, getting her MBA, and starting a family, Shannon decided she wanted to work somewhere where she could be fully expressed as a mom, a volunteer, and a badass business woman. So she went back to Future State. The changes she initiated led to revenue doubling in 24 months, new offerings, new clients in new industries, new teams and leaders, and a new name, Future State. In 2015, she became the CEO and made sure to continue to grow and evolve, officially making it a B-Corp. Shannon challenges herself to always ask “why,” and to make sure the answers contribute to creating a world that works for everyone. An eternal optimist, she believes the right team of people can find a radical solution to any problem. Weaving together the opportunity, the business needs and the collected wisdom of its shareholders, these solutions become clear and executable strategies that lead to continual success. Get Social: Website | LinkedIn   Want More of the Good Stuff? *Download the app: The Bombshell Business App in the App Store or Google Play *Subscribe to the podcast: The Bombshell Business Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, or ask Alexa to “play Bombshell Business Podcast with Amber Hurdle” *Read the book: The Bombshell Business Woman: How to Become a Bold, Brave, Female Entrepreneur on Amazon, Books-a-Million, Barnes & Noble & other retailers

“It’s good and healthy to aspire and to drive and to be committed. And it’s also good and healthy to know that you will fall short and you are still of value. You are still of worth. You are still ‘perfect.’” Shannon is the CEO of Future State, however it was a full-circle journey which brought her to this role. During their deep conversation, Kim and Shannon chat about health and wellness, leadership, employee care, and a whole lot more! HIGHLIGHTS 8:00 The “price” of free 14:00 Setting examples as leaders when valuing our own health, wellbeing and success 20:20 What do Shannon and Future State do? 25:58 Shannon explains what a B Corp is 28:45 Impact AND income 40:02 Qualities of a successful CEO Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp540

Bad-Ass business women who continually ask themselves, ‘why’ and who do so for the purpose of being and bringing their best to clients, customers, shareholders every single day… are my kind of Leaders! Living Fearlessly with Lisa McDonald is immensely stoked and super grateful to be showcasing Thought Leader and CEO, Shannon Adkins this Friday on C-Suite Radio / C-Suite Network! Shannon Adkins is a thought leader and CEO at Future State, a woman-owned, employee-owned consulting company with a triple bottom line where people get to be themselves. They bring value to their clients by understanding the journey they are on throughout their transformation. After years of working for startups, tech companies, and in corporate America, getting her MBA, and starting a family, Shannon decided she wanted to work somewhere where she could be fully expressed as a mom, a volunteer, and a badass business woman. So she went back to Future State. The changes she initiated led to revenue doubling in 24 months, new offerings, new clients in new industries, new teams and leaders, and a new name, Future State. In 2015, she became the CEO and made sure to continue to grow and evolve, officially making it a B-Corp. Shannon challenges herself to always ask “why,” and to make sure the answers contribute to creating a world that works for everyone. An eternal optimist, she believes the right team of people can find a radical solution to any problem. Weaving together the opportunity, the business needs and the collected wisdom of its shareholders, these solutions become clear and executable strategies that lead to continual success. Uplifting you to fear less and to live more! #Grateful #Radio #Podcasts #CSuiteRadio #CSuiteNetwork #CTRN #HaltonHonda #Forever #AHAthat #VRRMediaProductions #LivingFearlessly https://livingfearlesslywithlisa.com/event/21st-century-leadership-adaptive-operating-model-leads-to-connected-organizationshannon-adkins/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s an understatement to say that we live in a constantly changing world. And now, more than ever, customers expect companies to practice corporate responsibility. On this episode of Talking Business Now,Shannon Adkins joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss what it takes to build a purpose-led culture in our companies and to build solutions for lasting change. Adkins is the CEO at Future State, an employee-owned strategic consulting firm focused on supporting change management and operational transformation within global Fortune 500 companies. Future State is women-led, and more than 80 percent of its owners are women. The company's giving and employee volunteer program focuses on supporting local nonprofits that work with women and families. Future State was certified as a B-Corp in 2015, and in 2016 it was named a “Best for the World” business for its employer practices. Tune in to find out how purpose-led, triple-bottomline businesses of the 21st century incorporate these four characteristics to build loyal customers—and how your company can too: They MatterThey ConnectThey IntegratedThey Evolve   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the ten years being in industry, Shannon Adkins was a buyer of consulting services and of multimillion dollar contracts of consulting services. Shannon is the president and CEO of Future State Inc., a management consulting firm that brings change management and operational transformation expertise to global enterprises in the life sciences, healthcare and technology industries. Shannon says to win businesses, you have to leverage the relationships and networks you have. She shares that selling $7 million in consulting services back in her first year took a lot of spending time meeting with clients, talking with them about their history, sharing their vision, understanding their concerns, their objectives, their issues, bringing those leads forward, and then passing them onto her team members so that they can collaborate with a client to develop solutions and execute on those programs together. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Consulting Success Community today: consultingsuccess.com

For the ten years being in industry, Shannon Adkins was a buyer of consulting services and of multimillion dollar contracts of consulting services. Shannon is the president and CEO of Future State Inc., a management consulting firm that brings change management and operational transformation expertise to global enterprises in the life sciences, healthcare and technology industries. Shannon says to win businesses, you have to leverage the relationships and networks you have. She shares that selling $7 million in consulting services back in her first year took a lot of spending time meeting with clients, talking with them about their history, sharing their vision, understanding their concerns, their objectives, their issues, bringing those leads forward, and then passing them onto her team members so that they can collaborate with a client to develop solutions and execute on those programs together. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Consulting Success Community today: consultingsuccess.com

For the ten years being in industry, Shannon Adkins was a buyer of consulting services and of multimillion dollar contracts of consulting services. Shannon is the president and CEO of Future State Inc., a management consulting firm that brings change management and operational transformation expertise to global enterprises in the life sciences, healthcare and technology industries. Shannon says to win businesses, you have to leverage the relationships and networks you have. She shares that selling $7 million in consulting services back in her first year took a lot of spending time meeting with clients, talking with them about their history, sharing their vision, understanding their concerns, their objectives, their issues, bringing those leads forward, and then passing them onto her team members so that they can collaborate with a client to develop solutions and execute on those programs together.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Consulting Success Community today:consultingsuccess.com

Shannon Adkins, a cotton farmer in Crosby and Lubbock County, talks about weed control and cover crops on his farming operation and why he loves to farm on the South Plains.“I always enjoyed planting something and watching it grow… try to keep it clean, make it look as good as you can, and make it produce as good as you can. Taking that to harvest and completing it, there’s just a fulfillment in that.” Music: Kody West "Melody" (used with permission)

Shannon Adkins is a mom, a volunteer and a thought leader. All this in addition to her role as CEO of Future State, a woman-owned, employee-owned consulting company she returned to revive after a downturn. Future State works with Fortune 100s and nonprofit orgs treating their clients as the smartest person in the room and […] The post ML74 – A Commitment to Making a Difference with Shannon Adkins appeared first on Jake A Carlson.

Shannon Adkins is the President and CEO of Future State, a consulting firm that works with companies and their leaders to help them realize their “Future State” and remain productive inside a constant state of change. In 1996, she started working for a small company, Tech Prose, where she successfully started the web division. Shannon worked for numerous startups and tech companies before returning to Tech Prose, where she helped to revive the company. The changes led to a doubling in revenue in 24-months, new offerings, new clients, new leaders, and a new name, Future State, where she has served as the CEO since 2015. What you'll learn about in this episode: A take-away lesson that Shannon learned early on in her career Why we need more businesses that recognize that people should be their most strategic asset — not profit The benefits of building your culture with intention How to ensure that your system works cohesively The power of knowing what makes your business unique Why you need to ask for and receive feedback through every interaction that you have How it’s not about what you know — it’s about what you’re willing to learn Creating outrageous visions for yourself Ways to contact Shannon: Website: www.futurestate.com