Episodes

Did you know that every January is National Mentoring Month in the U.S.? Who has been an important mentor in your life? In this “Quick Take” episode (which we recorded in January), we share the first in an occasional segment we’re calling “Thanking our Mentors.” The first mentor we’re thanking is Scott’s father, Dr. W. […] The post Thanking Our Mentors – Dr. W. James Harper appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

Are you thinking that 2023 might be the year to expand your US company into Europe, or to expand your European company into the US? If so, you’re in good company, according to our guest, Sophie Boutelegier, Founder and Chief Expansion Officer of Expandify. The question is, what does it take to lead a successful […] The post The Keys to Leading a Successful U.S. – European Business Expansion – with Sophie Boutelegier appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

What makes the difference between leadership fads and transformational leadership that lasts and creates long-term growth? In this “Quick Take” episode, we share our insights on this issue, and how it can challenge even the savviest leadership teams. We discuss how the challenges of transformational leadership for long-term growth can show up together, like a […] The post Leadership Fad or Lasting Transformation? Only Time Will Tell appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

Have you ever wondered how great leaders live a life worth remembering? We first spoke with Dr. Jann Freed about the issue of legacy back in 2020 in our episode “The Secret to Living a Life of Meaning – Every Day.” This went on to become a fan favorite episode. Jann shared elements of a […] The post Breadcrumb Legacy: How You Can Live a Life Worth Remembering – with Dr. Jann Freed appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

As innovative competitors keep emerging, you and your leadership team may be wondering what it will take to be “the disruptor and not the disrupted.” We’ve seen that the most successful CEOs and top leadership teams are not just disruptors in their businesses; they’re disruptors in their own careers as well. They’ve internalized that integrating […] The post A Quick Take on Being “The Disruptor and Not The Disrupted” appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

As we move into the New Year, you may be wondering what it will really take to lead your bold vision and strategy to create a lasting positive impact for society as you also build financial value. We’ve already seen that the leadership teams who foster strategic collaborations between their diverse stakeholders are achieving game-changing […] The post Leading for Multi-Stakeholder Benefit in the New Year – with Andrew Hollo appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

Are you focused on creating stronger, more impactful strategic relationships in the New Year? If so, one of the biggest challenges you may be facing is balancing the tension between cooperation and competition among your many stakeholders. With relationships of coopetition increasing across industries, rethinking our habits and assumptions will become more important than ever. That’s […] The post Balancing the Tension Between Cooperation and Competition appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

Are you leading a global company? Or are you planning on partnering with companies in other countries? If so, what type of leadership will it take to increase connection across cultures for the most effective business outcomes in the New Year? Find out in this Fan-Favorite episode. We speak with Natsuyo Lipschutz, a leading cross-cultural […] The post The Secret of Leading across Cultures – with Natsuyo Lipschutz appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

When you’re leading for game-changing growth, the disadvantages you face can sometimes seem daunting. Perhaps your company has entered a new industry sector and you’re facing unexpected challenges as you compete with market leaders. Maybe you’re facing a tight timeline and there are serious disagreements between employees, partners and other stakeholders about the best strategy […] The post What is the Secret of Transforming Disadvantages Into Advantages? appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radi...

In our increasingly complex business and societal environment, employee stakeholder activism continues to rise. Numerous studies show that CEOs are under increasing pressure to take a public stand and engage in the conversation. Perhaps you’re considering how you are going to address this issue in the New Year and beyond. That’s why we’re featuring this […] The post How Can CEOs Lead Civil Discourse On Sensitive Social and Political Issues? — with Amy Showalter appeared first on Growth Igniters...

What can top leaders gain from the books “Think Like a Freak” and “Predictably Irrational”? If there’s one thing all great business leaders have in common, it’s that they never stop reading books—especially books that can enhance their leadership skills. In this Quick Take episode, we re-introduce our “Book Pairing” show format, sharing our take […] The post Thinking Differently About Complex Leadership Issues appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

As we head toward the New Year, futurist Gail Bower joins us to share a leadership trend about making a lasting impact on social and environmental issues. She is an author, professional adviser, and the founder and President of Bower & Co. Consulting LLC. Her strategy firm works with mission-driven organizations to leverage their social and environmental […] The post Making a Lasting Impact on Social and Environmental Issues – with Gail Bower appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

“Doing well by doing good” is a concept that many CEOs and other top leaders aspire to. However this aspiration can sometimes be a challenge to consistently pull off. Given this, we are excited that Chief Executive has named Marc Benioff, Founder, Chair and co-CEO of Salesforce, as their CEO of the Year for 2022. […] The post Honoring an Innovative and Forward-thinking CEO appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

Tara Rethore is a C-suite advisor and the CEO of Strategy for Real, a strategy development and consulting company that helps organizations drive growth and profitability through a clear strategy and structured framework. She is the author of Charting the Course: CEO Tools to Align Strategy and Operations, which discusses scenario thinking and other tools […] The post How Scenario Thinking Can Help CEOs Chart the Course with Tara Rethore appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

We all deal with ambiguity in so many situations. Consider the sign pictured here, which appeared in our neighborhood a little while ago. What would you do if you were a bus driver — would you turn left or would you drive straight ahead, or would you respond in some other way? Decisions are not […] The post What do you do when the signs are pointing in all directions? appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

Have you ever wondered why it can be so challenging to see meaningful outcomes from very well-intentioned efforts to enhance diversity? Dr. Gena Cox joins us to discuss the essential role of top leadership in fostering a culture of inclusion in their organizations to close this gap. A noted voice on human-centered leadership, Gena shows […] The post Why Leading Inclusion Tops Diversity – with Dr. Gena Cox appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

Big adventures can help us challenge the boundaries of what we think is possible. However, adventures such as climbing a mountain or sailing across the Atlantic can be few and far between. This is especially true for CEOs, C-Suite executives and corporate directors with demanding schedules. That’s why it’s important to embrace the eye-opening adventures […] The post Embrace Your “Everyday Adventures” appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

Scott and I take another turn showing up as podcast guests rather than as hosts. Toby Goodman, host of the podcast Moving Conversations, interviews us on an episode he titled “Creating Value Through “Pod-lationships.” This is great conversation about building relationships that will help you get to know us better. Our conversation includes the story of how […] The post Creating Value Through Pod-lationships – Toby Goodman Interviews Pam & Scott appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

What does it mean to ‘change the game?” Game-changing growth involves leading in a dramatically different direction to create new value – whether it’s creating value in new markets or improving your value in existing markets. The challenge of leading a bold vision in the face of ambiguity is becoming aware of how established patterns […] The post Change the Pattern to Create New Value appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

Usually we’re the ones interviewing guests for our podcast, but here’s a change of pace. Our long-time friend & colleague Gayle Lantz of Workmatters Inc. invited us to be guests on her podcast, “CEO on the Go.” Gayle is a leadership expert, author, speaker and trailblazer in her field. She helps CEOs and executives shape […] The post Igniting Game-Changing Growth – Gayle Lantz interviews Pam & Scott appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

We love jazz, which is one reason why we chose it for our podcast theme music. And it’s not just us! Some of our audience members also share the same taste and fondness for jazz. But, we think jazz is more than just music. We believe jazz is a great metaphor for business leadership, especially […] The post Growth Igniters Leadership – and All That Jazz appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

No matter how savvy and experienced you are in leading your company, it can be quite another thing to lead yourself and others to advocate for your loved one during a medical crisis. Our guest is Saundra Rogers, a speaker, storyteller, and veteran teacher of English Language learners. She joins us to speak about her […] The post Advocating for Your Loved Ones During a Medical Crisis – with guest Saundra Rogers appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

Every industry has its own buzzwords and jargon, and it’s extremely easy to alienate someone if we mindlessly drop them in everyday conversation – whether professional or casual. This makes it seem like using these unique words carries the risk of disrupting relationships or cutting them off even before they start. How do we ensure […] The post Buzzwords and Jargon Don’t Need to be the Enemy of Connection appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.

Kris Kelso is a Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneurial Leadership Coach, and Author of the book Overcoming The Impostor: Silence Your Inner Critic and Lead with Confidence. In his book, Kris writes about how leaders can overcome that persistent voice inside their heads that tells them they’re not good enough. He is a certified leadership coach and […] The post The Surprising Truth About Impostor Syndrome in the C-Suite – with Kris Kelso appeared first on Growth Igniters® Radio.