Episodes

In this Growth Igniters® Quick Take, Scott and I discuss why it’s important to question assumptions when you’re making game-changing decisions in this fast-changing business environment. Getting a clear idea of how well your organization understands your vision and strategy, and what they are doing to bring it off, it can pivotal to accelerating your […] The post Leading at Warp speed? Here’s What You Need to Know appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

We speak with Coco Brown, the founder & CEO of The Athena Alliance, about the unconventional leadership she uses to build virtual relationships at the highest levels in her company and extended alliance network. Coco joins us to discuss Athena Alliance’s goals and how the fully-remote network enables female leaders to advance their careers. She […] The post Part 2-How an Unconventional Leader Fosters High-Level Virtual Relationships — with Coco Brown appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

We speak with Coco Brown, the founder & CEO of The Athena Alliance, about the unconventional leadership she uses to build virtual relationships at the highest levels in her company and extended alliance network. This is part one of our wide-ranging conversation. It was such a wonderful interchange that we just couldn’t cut it short! […] The post Part 1-How an Unconventional Leader Fosters High-Level Virtual Relationships — with Coco Brown appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

We’re celebrating a big milestone! Growth Igniters® Radio has been recognized as a “Top Podcast” in the Business, Marketing and Tech Category in the 2022 PopCon Podcast Awards, and as a “Top 100 Podcast” from Thinkers360 Thought Leaders. This is definitely a milestone for our podcast, and it wouldn’t have been possible if not for […] The post What is the Best Way to Celebrate a Milestone? appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

“What kept Sears from becoming Amazon or Kmart from becoming Walmart?” Listen to episode 212. Scott and I speak with Linda Popky, Founder and President of Leverage2Market Associates, about what distinguishes established companies that evolve and thrive over time from once dominant players that have faded into irrelevance. Linda helps organizations and individuals get heard […] The post Don’t miss the boat: Staying Relevant in a Changing Marketplace – with Linda Popky appeared first on Growth Ig...

“The number one challenge standing between you and your culturally diverse counterpart is common sense” Listen to episode 211. Scott and I speak with Natsuyo Lipschutz, a leading strategist for elevating global leadership and cross-cultural communications, about the leadership it takes to connect across cultures for more effective business outcomes. Born in Japan, Natsuyo is managing […] The post The Secret of Leading to Connect across Cultures – with Natsuyo Lipschutz appeared first on Growth ...

“You can find sparks of innovation by looking beyond your frame of reference” Scott and I speak with Paul Daniels Jr. about how insights from outside your focus can propel innovative thinking. Paul is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, board advisor, and author. He is also the Founder and CEO of Peripheral Thinkers™, a collaborative think-tank […] The post How Peripheral Thinking™ Can Fuel Innovation – with Paul Daniels Jr. appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

“New language can help leaders create high trust cultures that fulfill their purpose and mission” Listen to episode 208. Scott and I speak with Libby Wagner, a poet, speaker, and trusted advisor about how leaders can find new language to connect more powerfully with stakeholders. She works with leaders of organizations large and small, across the globe, to create […] The post Why Leaders Need the Language of Mystery, Ambiguity, and Artistry – with Libby Wagner appeared first on Growth Igniters®...

“It’s time to start a movement that transforms how innovation is managed” At a time when it’s more important than ever to get the greatest possible value from innovation, listen again to our Fan Favorite episode 191. Scott and I speak with Tendayi Viki, an award-winning thought leader, author and corporate innovation expert. We discuss […] The post The CEO’s Key Role in Increasing Innovation ROI — with guest Tendayi Viki appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

In a changing world, what is critical as you respond to stakeholder pushback on your vision? Find out by listening again to our Fan-Favorite Episode 174. If you are re-envisioning your company’s future direction to better respond to changing needs and emerging opportunities triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and economic volatility, this episode will provide […] The post Navigating the Challenges of Visionary Leadership in the Post-Pandemic World appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

Unconventional negotiation approaches can increase success when it really counts Find out how by listening again to episode 192. In this Fan-Favorite conversation, Scott and I speak with Fotini Iconomopoulos, an award-winning negotiation consultant, keynote speaker, and MBA instructor. She is regularly featured in the media, and her book, “Say Less, Get More — Unconventional […] The post The Key to Increasing Negotiation Success in High-Stakes Scenarios — with guest Fotini Iconomopoulos appeare...

More top leaders are prioritizing strategies that address society’s biggest needs Listen to episode 207. Scott and I speak with Andrew Hollo, the director and principal consultant at Workwell Consulting. We discuss the growing trend for businesses of all sizes to collaborate with their diverse stakeholders on strategies that create a lasting positive impact for society and […] The post The Next Big Wave for Business: Multi-Stakeholder Societal Benefit — with Andrew Hollo appeared first on Growt...

How can you maintain what makes your company special when your workforce is dispersed? Find out by listening again to episode 195. This Fan-favorite episode is especially relevant as more companies are changing the structure of their workplaces to include various forms of remote working. Scott and I discuss the keys to preserving what makes […] The post The Secret to Preserving Your Company’s Culture in the Hybrid/Remote Workplace appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

What C-level leaders with a widely dispersed workforce can do to foster company culture Whether your workplace is hybrid or fully remote, listen to episode 206. Scott and I speak with Robbie Samuels – an author, speaker, and business growth strategy coach who is also a virtual event design consultant and executive Zoom Producer. Robbie […] The post How CEOs Can Strengthen Employee Engagement Through Virtual Events — with guest Robbie Samuels appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

How can CEOs lead civil discourse on sensitive social and political issues? As employee stakeholder activism is continuing to rise, and CEOs are under pressure to engage in the conversation, listen to episode 205. Scott and I speak with Amy Showalter, a grassroots and Political Action Committee influence expert. She is also the author of […] The post Navigating Employee Stakeholder Activism Inside and Outside the Workplace — with Amy Showalter appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

Our guest shares insights from her new book, Africa: Open for Business As more CEOs, C-Suites and Corporate Directors are looking for sustainable opportunities for business growth, be sure to download and listen to episode 204. Scott and I speak with Dr. Deanne De Vries: speaker, author, and Africa Advocate, about why she believes Africa […] The post What It Takes To Successfully Do Business In Africa — with guest Dr. Deanne De Vries appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

Our guest shares insights from his CEO journey and highlights from his new leadership book Download and listen to episode 203. Scott and I speak with returning guest Tim Hebert, CEO of Trilix, a business and technology consulting firm. We discuss insights from his transformational leadership journey and what it means to become an “intentional […] The post Becoming an “Intentional Leader” — with guest Tim Hebert appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

Rapidly evolving trends in the business environment means there’s no time to waste Which trends are most impacting your business right now: Digitization? Sustainability? M&A? The ‘Great Reshuffle’? Strategic Partnering? All of the above? Something else? The one thing these trends have in common is that they’re happening all at once, faster than ever before. […] The post Get a Jump Start on Increasing C-Suite Innovation in 2022 appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

What are the top leadership considerations for re-shoring or near-shoring? Download and listen to episode 202. Scott and I speak with Lisa Anderson, founder and president of LMA Consulting Group Inc. about leading the decisions to realign your supply chain to elevate the customer experience. Lisa is the author of 3 books, including Future-Proofing Manufacturing […] The post Leading The Decision To Bring Your Supply Chain Closer To Home — with Lisa Anderson appeared first on Growth Igniters® Rad...

How can you maintain what makes your company special in the hybrid and remote workplace? Find out by listening again to episode 195. In this Fan-favorite episode, Scott and I tackle the tough issue of maintaining your company’s culture as your organization evolves over time – without losing what makes you stand out as you […] The post Should You Preserve Culture as Your Company Evolves? appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

Celebrating the leadership of a relationship builder who helped others to “live their best life” Download and listen to episode 201. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Jack Killion, a highly successful entrepreneur, global business pro, consultant, educator, and author of the book NetWork: All The Time, Everywhere With Everybody. Jack unexpectedly passed […] The post In Memory of Jack Killion, a World-Class Networker appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

A valuation expert shares why the “intangibles” of leadership matter during company appraisal Download and listen to episode 200. Scott and I speak with valuation expert Bharat Kanodia about the contribution of top leadership to a company’s valuation. He is the Founder and Chief Appraiser of Veristrat LLC, a technology development, valuation and analytics outsourcing […] The post How Top Leadership Impacts Your Company’s Value — with guest Bharat Kanodia appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio...

As the global supply chain crisis persists, it’s time to change the game Download and listen to episode 199. Scott and I speak with Patrick Daly, Managing Director of Alba Consulting, and author of the book International Supply Chain Relationships: Creating Competitive Advantage in a Globalized Economy, about the value of re-imagining your global supply chain […] The post Reimagining Your Global Supply Chain as Strategic Partners — with Patrick Daly appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

Transform networking from an activity to an essential strategy for developing business – and your best life Download and listen to episode 198. Scott and I speak with world-class networker Jack Killion, who shares his stories and insights about the impact of continuously fostering business and personal relationships. He is a global entrepreneur and author of […] The post The Future of C-Level and Board Networking appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.