Growth Igniters Radio
614 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsJoin internationally known business performance expert and author, Pamela S. (“Pam”) Harper, Founding Partner and CEO of Business Advancement Inc., and her business partner/husband D. Scott (“Scott”) Harper, an internationally known innovation expert, for thought-provoking conversations with visionary leaders who are transforming the face of business. Celebrating 10 years in podcasting and winner of the 2023 PopCon Award for Best Business, Marketing & Tech Podcast, each week, a new show focuses on sparking fresh insights, inspiration, and immediately useful ideas to take you and your organization to new heights of success in this rapidly changing world.
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Leading at Warp speed? Here’s What You Need to Know
August 17, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBIn 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 yourRead More The post Leading at Warp speed? Here’s What You Need to Know appeared first on Business Advancement.
Part 2-How an Unconventional Leader Fosters High-Level Virtual Relationships — with Coco Brown
August 10, 2022 09:05 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBWe 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. SheRead More The post Part 2-How an Unconventional Leader Fosters High-Level Virtual Relationships — with Coco Brown appeared first on Business Advancem...
Part 1-How an Unconventional Leader Fosters High-Level Virtual Relationships — with Coco Brown
August 10, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBWe 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!Read More The post Part 1-How an Unconventional Leader Fosters High-Level Virtual Relationships — with Coco Brown appeared first on Business Advancement.
What is the Best Way to Celebrate a Milestone?
August 03, 2022 09:00 - 6 minutes - 8.86 MBWe’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 forRead More The post What is the Best Way to Celebrate a Milestone? appeared first on Business Advancement.
Don’t miss the boat: Staying Relevant in a Changing Marketplace – with Linda Popky
July 27, 2022 15:41 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB“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 heardRead More The post Don’t miss the boat: Staying Relevant in a Changing Marketplace – with Linda Popky appeared first on ...
The Secret of Leading to Connect across Cultures – with Natsuyo Lipschutz
July 13, 2022 19:21 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB“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 managingRead More The post The Secret of Leading to Connect across Cultures – with Natsuyo Lipschutz appeared first o...
The Secret Of Leading To Connect Across Cultures - ep. 211 - Guest Natsuyo Lipschutz
July 13, 2022 19:14 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBScott 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 principal of her strategy consulting firm, ASPIRE Intelligence. She’s also an executive consultant for Breakthrough Speaking, a global public speaking consultancy. In addition, she serves as the first Asian board director at the Nat...
The Secret Of Leading To Connect Across Cultures - ep. 211 - Guest Natsuyo Lipschutz
July 13, 2022 07:14 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBScott 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 principal of her strategy consulting firm, ASPIRE Intelligence. She’s also an executive consultant for Breakthrough Speaking, a global public speaking consultancy. In addition, she serves as the first Asian board director at the Natio...
How Peripheral Thinking™ Can Fuel Innovation – with Paul Daniels Jr.
June 15, 2022 11:43 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB“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-tankRead More The post How Peripheral Thinking™ Can Fuel Innovation – with Paul Daniels Jr. appeared first on Business Advancement.
How Peripheral Thinking™ Can Fuel Innovation -- Ep. 209 with Paul Daniels Jr.
June 15, 2022 11:32 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB“You can find sparks of innovation by looking beyond your frame of reference”
Why Leaders Need the Language of Mystery, Ambiguity, and Artistry – with Libby Wagner
June 01, 2022 13:16 - 37 minutes - 34 MB“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 createRead More The post Why Leaders Need the Language of Mystery, Ambiguity, and Artistry – with Libby Wagner appeared first on Busines...
Why Leaders Need the Language of Mystery, Ambiguity, and Artistry – with guest Libby Wagner - ep. 208
May 31, 2022 22:51 - 37 minutes - 34 MB“New language can help leaders create high trust cultures that fulfill their purpose and mission”
The CEO’s Key Role in Increasing Innovation ROI — with guest Tendayi Viki
May 18, 2022 20:35 - 42 minutes - 48.2 MB“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 discussRead More The post The CEO’s Key Role in Increasing Innovation ROI — with guest Tendayi Viki appeared first on Business Advancement.
The CEO’s Key Role in Increasing Innovation ROI - ep. 191R
May 18, 2022 20:31 - 42 minutes - 48.2 MB“It’s time to start a movement that transforms how innovation is managed”
Navigating the Challenges of Visionary Leadership in the Post-Pandemic World
May 04, 2022 15:11 - 29 minutes - 34.8 MBIn 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 provideRead More The post Navigating the Challenges of Visionary Leadership in the Post-Pandemic World appeared first on Business Advancement.
The Key to Increasing Negotiation Success in High-Stakes Scenarios - Ep 192R
April 20, 2022 19:49 - 33 minutes - 34.8 MBUnconventional negotiation approaches can increase success when it really counts
The Key to Increasing Negotiation Success in High-Stakes Scenarios — with guest Fotini Iconomopoulos
April 20, 2022 15:59 - 33 minutes - 34.8 MBUnconventional 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 — UnconventionalRead More The post The Key to Increasing Negotiation Success in High-Stakes Scenarios — with guest Fotini Iconomopoulo...
The Next Big Wave for Business: Multi-Stakeholder Societal Benefit — with Andrew Hollo
April 04, 2022 21:13 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBMore 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 andRead More The post The Next Big Wave for Business: Multi-Stakeholder Societal Benefit — with Andrew Hollo appeared first...
The Next Big Wave for Business: Multi-Stakeholder Societal Benefit– Ep 207
April 04, 2022 21:10 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBMore top leaders are prioritizing strategies that address society’s biggest needs
The Secret to Preserving Your Company’s Culture in the Hybrid/Remote Workplace
March 09, 2022 20:09 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBHow 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 makesRead More The post The Secret to Preserving Your Company’s Culture in the Hybrid/Remote Workplace appeared first on Business Advancement.
The Secret to Preserving Your Company's Culture in the Hybrid/Remote Workplace - ep. 195b
March 09, 2022 20:02 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBHow can you maintain what makes your company special when your workforce is dispersed?
How CEOs Can Strengthen Employee Engagement Through Virtual Events — with guest Robbie Samuels
February 21, 2022 15:44 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBWhat 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. RobbieRead More The post How CEOs Can Strengthen Employee Engagement Through Virtual Events — with guest Robbie Samuels appeared first on Business Advancement.
How CEOs Can Strengthen Employee Engagement Through Virtual Events – Ep 206
February 21, 2022 14:28 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBWhat C-level leaders with a widely dispersed workforce can do to foster company culture
Navigating Employee Stakeholder Activism Inside and Outside the Workplace — with Amy Showalter
February 07, 2022 20:12 - 33 minutes - 32.5 MBHow 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 ofRead More The post Navigating Employee Stakeholder Activism Inside and Outside the Workplace — with Amy Showalter appeared first on Business Advancement.
Navigating Employee Stakeholder Activism Inside & Outside the Workplace [EP. 205]
February 07, 2022 20:05 - 33 minutes - 32.5 MBHow can CEOs lead civil discourse on sensitive social and political issues?
What It Takes To Successfully Do Business In Africa — with guest Dr. Deanne De Vries
January 24, 2022 11:34 - 31 minutes - 33.8 MBOur 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 AfricaRead More The post What It Takes To Successfully Do Business In Africa — with guest Dr. Deanne De Vries appeared first on Business Advancement.
What It Takes To Successfully Do Business In Africa
January 24, 2022 03:37 - 31 minutes - 33.8 MBAs 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 is not only desirable but essential to companies looking for growth opportunities. Deanne has spent much of the past thirty years living across Africa and working for startups (including her own), global non-profits, interna...
What It Takes To Successfully Do Business In Africa - Ep. 204
January 24, 2022 03:37 - 31 minutes - 33.8 MBOur guest shares insights from her new book, Africa: Open for Business
Becoming an “Intentional Leader” — with guest Tim Hebert
January 10, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes - 36.5 MBOur 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 “intentionalRead More The post Becoming an “Intentional Leader” — with guest Tim Hebert appeared first on Business Advancement.
Becoming an "Intentional Leader" - Ep. 203
January 10, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes - 36.5 MBOur guest shares insights from his CEO journey and highlights from his new leadership book
Get a Jump Start on Increasing C-Suite Innovation in 2022 - Ep 196R
December 29, 2021 15:02 - 18 minutes - 17.7 MBRapidly evolving trends in the business environment means there’s no time to waste
Get a Jump Start on Increasing C-Suite Innovation in 2022
December 27, 2021 20:50 - 18 minutes - 17.7 MBRapidly 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.Read More The post Get a Jump Start on Increasing C-Suite Innovation in 2022 appeared first on Business Advancement.
Leading The Decision To Bring Your Supply Chain Closer To Home — with Lisa Anderson
December 13, 2021 15:30 - 36 minutes - 33 MBWhat 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 ManufacturingRead More The post Leading The Decision To Bring Your Supply Chain Closer To Home — with Lisa Anderson appeared first on Business A...
Leading The Decision To Bring Your Supply Chain Closer To Home – Ep 202
December 13, 2021 14:39 - 36 minutes - 33 MBWhat are the top leadership considerations for re-shoring or near-shoring your supply chain?
Should You Preserve Culture as Your Company Evolves?
November 30, 2021 01:46 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBHow 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 youRead More The post Should You Preserve Culture as Your Company Evolves? appeared first on Business Advancement.
In Memory of Jack Killion, a World-Class Networker
November 16, 2021 00:29 - 45 minutes - 48.6 MBCelebrating 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 passedRead More The post In Memory of Jack Killion, a World-Class Networker appeared first on Business Advancement.
In Memory of Jack Killion, a World-Class Networker – Ep 201
November 16, 2021 00:25 - 45 minutes - 48.6 MBCelebrating the leadership of a relationship builder who helped others to “live their best life”
How Top Leadership Impacts Your Company’s Value — with guest Bharat Kanodia
November 01, 2021 14:51 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBA 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 outsourcingRead More The post How Top Leadership Impacts Your Company’s Value — with guest Bharat Kanodia appeared first on Business Adva...
How Top Leadership Impacts Your Company’s Value - Ep. 200
November 01, 2021 14:29 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBA valuation expert shares why the “intangibles” of leadership matter during company appraisal
How Top Leadership Impacts Your Company’s Value
November 01, 2021 14:29 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBWe 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 company that helps founders, business owners and VCs by telling them what their companies are worth. Bharat has appraised over 2000 businesses and signed off on over 4500 valuations of assets in real estate, industrial, personal property and financial assets wort...
Reimagining Your Global Supply Chain as Strategic Partners — with Patrick Daly
October 18, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBAs 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 chainRead More The post Reimagining Your Global Supply Chain as Strategic Partners — with Patrick Daly appeared first on Business Advanceme...
Reimagining Your Global Supply Chain as Strategic Partners – Ep 199
October 17, 2021 20:01 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBAs the global supply chain crisis persists, it’s time to change the game
The Future of C-Level and Board Networking
October 04, 2021 14:30 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBTransform 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 ofRead More The post The Future of C-Level and Board Networking appeared first on Business Advancement.
The Future of C-Level and Board Networking – Ep 198
October 04, 2021 14:19 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBTransform networking from an activity to an essential strategy for developing business - and your best life
Four GIR Guests Shortlisted for the 2021 Thinkers50
September 20, 2021 19:00 - 8 minutes - 8.39 MBCongratulations 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 thinkersRead More The post Four GIR Guests Shortlisted for the 2021 Thinkers50 appeared first on Business Advancement.
Four GIR Guests Shortlisted for the 2021 Thinkers 50 – Ep 197
September 20, 2021 18:49 - 8 minutes - 8.39 MBCongratulations to our 4 thought-leading guests honored by Thinkers50!
Live a Life of Meaning – Every Day
September 06, 2021 14:05 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBFind 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 soRead More The post Live a Life of Meaning – Every Day appeared first on Business Advancement.
A More Powerful Way To Shape Your Company’s Culture For Growth
August 23, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBHow 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’veRead More The post A More Powerful Way To Shape Your Company’s Culture For Growth appeared first on Business Advancement.
Is Your C-Suite Ready for Business Innovation?
August 09, 2021 14:54 - 18 minutes - 17.7 MBWhy 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 paradoxRead More The post Is Your C-Suite Ready for Business Innovation? appeared first on Business Advancement.
Is Your C-Suite Ready for Business Innovation? – Ep 196
August 09, 2021 14:31 - 18 minutes - 17.7 MBWhy are C-Suites facing increased expectations for innovation leadership?