Episodes

Congratulations to our 4 thought-leading guests honored by Thinkers50! Listen to episode 197. Scott and I highlight the four thought leaders we’ve had on Growth Igniters® Radio over the years who are shortlisted for the Thinkers50 2021 Distinguished Achievement Awards. Called “The Oscars of management thinking” by The Financial Times, the shortlists identify eight thinkers […] The post Four GIR Guests Shortlisted for the 2021 Thinkers50 appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

Find out the secret of consistently creating a legacy of good in the world In this ever-changing world, it’s more important than ever for all of us to focus on purpose and be mindful of our impacts on a daily basis. But what is the secret of doing this more consistently when we face so […] The post Live a Life of Meaning – Every Day appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

How can culture remain your company’s competitive edge when you’re growing rapidly? Find out by listening to “fan favorite” Episode 124. Even when there’s no time and you don’t have all the right people in place, there is a way to shape company culture without putting your business on hold. Scott and I share what we’ve […] The post A More Powerful Way To Shape Your Company’s Culture For Growth appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

Why are C-Suites facing increased expectations for innovation leadership? Listen to episode 196. Scott and I discuss what is behind the increasing push for C-suites to lead “business innovation,” and why this emphasis is only going to grow over time. You’ll gain insights on: How business innovation impacts every aspect of your company The paradox […] The post Is Your C-Suite Ready for Business Innovation? appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

How can you maintain what makes your company special in the hybrid and remote workplace? Find out by listening to episode 195. Scott and I are tackling the tough issue of maintaining your company’s culture over time – without losing what makes you stand out as you keep creating new value for customers, employees, partners, […] The post Should You Preserve Culture as Your Company Evolves? appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

How can telling the “unvarnished truth” help your company dominate your market? Find out by listening to episode 194. Scott and I speak with Mark Levy, who shares why ethical influence can set you and your company apart. He is a differentiation expert who has worked with a wide range of corporations, brands, thought leaders, […] The post Leading With the Magic of Ethical Influence – with Mark Levy appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

How can you reclaim your ‘self’ in our complex world? Find out by listening to episode 193. Scott and I speak with Charlene Wheeless, a renowned communications visionary, author, and keynote speaker. She leads her namesake communications and business advisory firm, Charlene Wheeless LLC, and she is the senior advisor for equity and justice at […] The post The Keys to “Being Enough” appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

What is a powerful way to create shared commitment to a vision? Find out by listening to Episode 178. Scott and I speak with Todd Cherches, CEO and Cofounder of BigBlueGumball, a New York City-based consulting firm specializing in leadership development, public speaking, and executive coaching. He is also the author of VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the […] The post Visual Thinking… And Why CEOs Should Care About It — with guest Todd Cherches appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

Unconventional negotiation approaches can increase success in high stakes scenarios Find out more by listening to episode 192. 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 is the author of the new book “Say Less, Get More — Unconventional […] The post Should You Redefine Your Negotiation Strategy? — with guest Fotini Iconomopoulos appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

“It’s time to start a movement that transforms how innovation is managed” Listen to episode 191 and find out why our guest believes this. Scott and I speak with Tendayi Viki, an award-winning thought leader, author and corporate innovation expert. We discuss insights from his third book, “Pirates In The Navy: How Innovators Drive Transformation.” […] The post How CEOs Can Increase the Value of Innovation — with guest Tendayi Viki appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

What are the 3 greatest leadership challenges CEOs face in the years ahead? Congratulations to Adam Bryant and Kevin Sharer on the publication of their new book “THE CEO TEST: Mastering the Challenges that Make or Break All Leaders” (Harvard Business Review Press). To mark this event we’re revisiting our summer 2020 conversation with Adam, […] The post What Will Separate Top CEOs From The Rest in a Post-Pandemic World? — with guest Adam Bryant appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

A thought-leading CEO shares stories of how holistic insight can be transformative for a company Listen to Episode 189. Scott and I speak with Lawrence “Larry” Siff, CEO of Neptune Advisors and the C Level Community. We discuss the key to developing broader and deeper perspectives for boards and management to optimize a company’s growth […] The post Why Top Leadership Needs to Embrace “Holistic Insight” appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

How must board-management relationships evolve to proactively lead into the future? Find out by listening to Episode 188. Scott and I speak with returning guest Peter R. Gleason, CEO of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) about highlights from their Blue Ribbon Commission report “Fit for the Future.” Peter is a recognized expert […] The post Is Your Board Fit for the Future? — with guest Peter Gleason appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

Scott and I were shocked and saddened by the news that a recent guest on Growth Igniters® Radio, Dr. Gail Hayes, unexpectedly passed away after a brief illness. She was a Race Relations Consultant, Speaker, award-winning book author, and media personality. (see bio below). To honor Dr. Gail’s memory, we are revisiting the entire conversation […] The post Remembering Dr. Gail Hayes, Race Relations Advocate appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

How can your company be the disruptor – and not the disrupted? Find out by listening on-the-go to Episode 84. The environment in which we lead our businesses continues to change in so many previously unanticipated ways. Disruptions can come at us not only from competitors but from social and economic changes as well as disasters […] The post Recognize Emerging Opportunities Ahead of Your Competitors appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

Three strategic leadership podcasts for navigating through ambiguity Listen to Episode 184. Even if you’ve heard them before, you’ll gain new value when you revisit the three Growth Igniters® Radio episodes highlighted below. Taken together, they create a compelling series of calls for strategic leadership to create more opportunities in 2021. You’ll find out more […] The post Get a Jump Start on 2021 appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

How can you find opportunities in the turbulence created by our disruptive environment? Find out by listening as we revisit Episode 172. In this Fan Favorite conversation, Scott and I speak with Amy Lee Segami, President and Managing Principal of Segami Studios and Consulting. We explore how understanding the dynamics of turbulence can help you […] The post A Leader’s Guide to Finding the Positive Side of Turbulence – with Amy Lee Segami appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

Find out the secret of consistently creating a legacy of good in the world Although this is not an easy time for anyone, it’s more important than ever to focus on giving thanks for what we do have. Living a life of meaning helps us give thanks by creating even more good in the world. […] The post Live a Life of Meaning – Every Day appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

Why are more boards looking for greater adaptability in CEOs, C-Suite, and Sr. Executives? Find out by listening to Episode 152. In this pivotal fan-favorite podcast, Scott and I speak with Peter R. Gleason, President & CEO of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). Although we recorded this conversation in 2019, before the disruption […] The post The New Keys for Leadership Success in a Disruptive World — with guest Peter Gleason appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

Even in the midst of ambiguity, it is possible to “see around corners” Find out more by listening to fan-favorite Episode 168. Scott and I speak with Professor Rita Gunther McGrath, a world-renowned thought leader and a professor at Columbia Business School, where she directs the popular Leading Strategic Growth and Change program. She is widely […] The post How to Spot Major Changes in Business Before They Happen — with guest Rita Gunther McGrath appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

How does a virtual C-Suite impact key alliances and critical decisions? Find out by listening on-the-go to Episode 183. Scott and I speak with Nancy Halpern, Founder of the firm Political IQ. She is a nationally recognized leadership consultant who diagnoses political dysfunction in organizations. She leverages her thought leadership and intellectual capital from over twenty […] The post C-Suite Politics in the age of Zoom appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

Leadership lessons from the 23rd Secretary of the U.S. Air Force In this Fan Favorite podcast, Scott and I speak with Deborah Lee (“Debbie”) James, who served as the 23rd Secretary of the United States Air Force, with responsibility for 660,000 military and civilian personnel and a budget of nearly $140 billion. Debbie has a […] The post Aim High: Chart Your Course and Find Success as a Leader appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

Beyond ethics, what is the compelling business case for promoting racial equity? Find out by listening on-the-go to Episode 182. Scott and I speak with Dr. Gail Hayes, a Race Relations Consultant, Speaker, award-winning book author and media personality who is internationally recognized as a communicator who ignites the atmosphere with contagious enthusiasm and a […] The post How Top Leadership Can Build Bridges to Promote Racial Equity appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

How do you stay balanced under conditions of constant crises and extreme ambiguity? Find out by listening on-the-go to Episode 181. Scott and I discuss the difference between leading through “ordinary crises” and the avalanche of major crises happening in today’s environment. We also discuss why the ability to beat burnout in the C-Suite has […] The post The Pressure Is Rising — The Keys To Beating C-Suite Burnout appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.