Growth Igniters Radio | Game-changing Ideas For Visionary Execs On Leadership, Innovation And Growth

It’s that time of year again. Many of us are wishing each other a”Happy Holiday Season.” But why does it need to stop there?  What if you could lead a happy company all year long?  While it can be challenging, we had an enlightening conversation with a CEO who actually lives into this vision –Read More The post Transforming From CEO to CHO: Chief Happiness Officer appeared first on Business Advancement.

With the holiday season upon us,  there are many things to be thankful for. One thing that stands out for us is gratitude for the gift of human connections. We’re especially grateful that over time, we’ve developed valuable relationships with many of our guests and listeners in our Growth Igniters® Community. It all starts withRead More The post Building Deeper Human Connections At the Holidays and Beyond appeared first on Business Advancement.

These days we’re all in uncharted territory. In the midst of the uncertainty and ambiguity, one thing is clear. The needs of employees, customers, partners, investors, shareholders, and other key stakeholders will change in many unpredictable ways.  That’s where leading with humility can propel our companies forward. Staying open to everyone’s different perspectives — andRead More The post How Leading With Humility Can Propel Us Forward appeared first on Business Advancement.

What does it take to lead for successful transformation that goes beyond fads and creates new value for long-term growth?  This is a perpetual challenge we hear about from even the most successful CEOs and C-suite executives. Listen to this “Quick Take” episode and find out what we recommend. Scott and I discuss how boldRead More The post Beyond Fads: Lead for Successful Transformation appeared first on Business Advancement.

A common belief of many high achievers is “Everyone can see my value because of all the good work I do.” You may even believe this about yourself as a CEO or C-Suite executive. But all too often, this isn’t the case.  Others may not be perceiving your unique value, and this can lead toRead More The post Discovering Your “Fair Advantage” as a Leader – With Sylvie di Giusto appeared first on Business Advancement.

We’re noticing that increasing business transparency is on the minds of many CEOs, C-Suite executives, and Corporate Directors. Maybe it’s on your mind, too. At its best, being transparent with employees and other stakeholders can create understanding and clarity for decisions impacting top and bottom-line results. Yet, at the same time, your leadership team needsRead More The post Three Leadership Questions Before Increasing Transparency appeared first on Business Advancement.

What is the role of the CEO in leading business innovation?  It’s to foster the appropriate level of confidence that inspires employees, partners, and others to break their status quo and create new value. But finding the “appropriate level” of confidence can vary depending upon the circumstances, the people, and other factors. We’ve seen thatRead More The post The CEO’s Role in Leading Confident Business Innovation – with Robyn Bolton appeared first on Business Advancement.

As a CEO or C-Suite executive, have you ever felt yourself searching for new language that can fully engage employees, customers, partners, suppliers, and others with your company’s purpose and mission?  If so, be sure to listen to our fan-favorite conversation with Libby Wagner, a poet, speaker, and trusted advisor. She shares how embracing theRead More The post Embracing the Language of Mystery, Ambiguity, and Artistry appeared first on Business Advancement.

As the world keeps changing, it’s more likely than ever that you may be leading to build high-performing cross-cultural relationships. These can include relationships with employees, customers, partners, investors, and many other stakeholders. The challenge is that even leaders who are familiar with national cultural norms can run into barriers from miscommunication and misunderstanding.  ThisRead More The post A New Take on Cross Cultural Leadership – With Natsuyo Lipschutz appeared first on Business Advancement.

Are you among the growing number of CEOs and C-Suite executives who have decided it’s time for employees to return to the office 5-days a week? If so, you may be experiencing a wide range of reactions. While some people may be fine with returning to the office, others with hybrid work arrangements may be resistingRead More The post Returning To The Office 5-days a Week? Create a Win-Win appeared first on Business Advancement.

As business leaders, we’re all facing many unprecedented changes that call on us to develop future-ready leadership in ourselves and others. This will help us rise to both the emerging opportunities and the challenges of the shifting business environment. What will it take for us to develop new leadership capabilities that go beyond our existingRead More The post The Keys To Developing Future-Ready Leadership – With Eddie Turner appeared first on Business Advancement.

Do you feel torn between taking advantage of emerging opportunities while balancing the demands of employees, customers, partners, and other stakeholders? If so, you’re not alone. Even the most successful leaders wrestle with this challenge. What is the key to staying focused and productive as you’re faced with competing business priorities in the rapidly changingRead More The post How a Reset Mindset Can Increase Your Focus & Productivity – with Penny Zenker appeared first on Business Advancement.

In a business environment where AI, new business models, new competitors and other disruptive forces have become the norm, it’s time to look at disruption with fresh eyes in order to move our companies into the future. What if you and your leadership team could discover the “upside of disruption”? This week, we speak withRead More The post Discovering the ‘Upside of Disruption’ – With Terence Mauri appeared first on Business Advancement.

Are you looking for new ways  to change the trajectory of how you and your organization create value for your customers and other stakeholders?  In this Fan-Favorite episode, our guest Paul Daniels Jr, shares how “Peripheral Thinking™ can ignite breakthrough innovation. Paul is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, board advisor, and author. He’s also the  FounderRead More The post How Peripheral Thinking™ Can Ignite Breakthrough Innovation appeared first on Business Advancement.

One of the most significant challenges of leading yourself and others is encountering a major crisis you’ve never faced before. What does it take to not only survive but to use crisis as a springboard for growth? Our guest this week shares a deeply personal story of how he was able to draw upon hisRead More The post Using Crisis As A Springboard For Growth – With Luis Velasquez, MBA/PhD appeared first on Business Advancement.

Did you know that even if you’re shaping a culture based upon respect, others may misinterpret well-intended encounters in the rapidly changing business environment? Finding new ways of helping others feel respected can change the game. This week, we’re revisiting our Fan-Favorite conversation about new ways to look at perceptions of respect with returning guestRead More The post How Helping Others Feel Respected Can Change The Game – with Gena Cox PhD appeared first on Business Advancement.

What does it take to consistently “show up” as a leader who can engage employees, customers, partners and other stakeholders?  And how can this impact innovation? Our guest this week, Dave Wendland, was recently featured in an article as an example of a leader who consistently “shows up” for others. He is an Innovator, KeynoteRead More The post How Can “Showing Up” as a Leader Impact Innovation? appeared first on Business Advancement.

Conflicts are inevitable in the constantly changing business environment. But it’s what you do with conflict that matters. In this “Quick Take” episode, we discuss how leadership choices can enable you to turn conflicts into opportunities. Something you may not know about us is that our exposure to and training in martial arts have influencedRead More The post A Quick Take on Turning Conflicts Into Opportunities appeared first on Business Advancement.

What can it take for your company to be the disruptor and not the disrupted?  In this Fan-Favorite episode, we speak with Silicon Valley legend Feyzi Fatehi, CEO of Corent Technology, Inc., about his award-winning approach to human-centric leadership and what he calls his “leadership operating system.” Feyzi is a technology visionary, inventor, innovator, andRead More The post Leadership Insights from A Silicon Valley Disruptor appeared first on Business Advancement.

Are you like many of the savvy business leaders we speak with who value both in-the-moment decision-making for keeping up in the changing world and advanced planning as well? If so, you and your stakeholders probably recognize the many challenges of making high-quality decisions in the increasingly complex and ambiguous business environment. This applies whetherRead More The post Leading Through Ambiguity When Signs Point In All Directions appeared first on Business Advancement.