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 Your Organization Through Times of Upheaval and Major Change – with Dr. Leslie Austin
May 26, 2020 15:47 - 29 minutes - 27 MBHelp individuals and groups cope with emotions from major reorganizations, layoffs & more One of the biggest leadership issues coming from the COVID-19 pandemic combined with the volatile economy is how to help yourself and others cope with the many emotions triggered by major changes such as large-scale reorganizations, layoffs, pay cuts, and much more. HowRead More The post Leading Your Organization Through Times of Upheaval and Major Change – with Dr. Leslie Austin appeared first on Bus...
Leading Your Organization Through Times of Upheaval and Major Change [Episode 31-R]
May 26, 2020 15:47 - 31 minutes - 33.4 MBHelp individuals and groups cope with emotions from major reorganizations, layoffs & more One of the biggest leadership issues coming from the COVID-19 pandemic combined with the volatile economy is
Navigating the Biggest Challenge of Visionary Leadership in the Post-Pandemic World [Episode 174]
May 22, 2020 14:41 - 28 minutes - 34.6 MBWhat is critical for overcoming stakeholder pushback to your vision? Find out by listening- on-the-go to Episode 174. If you are re-envisioning your company’s future direction to better respond to c
Navigating the Biggest Challenge of Visionary Leadership in the Post-Pandemic World
May 22, 2020 14:41 - 29 minutes - 34.8 MBWhat is critical for overcoming stakeholder pushback to your vision? Find out by listening- on-the-go to 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 falls under the category of “must listen now.” You’ll gainRead More The post Navigating the Biggest Challenge of Visionary Leadership in the Post-Pandemic World appeared first on B...
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Find Silver Linings to Lead Your Company Through the Crisis — and Beyond [Episode 173]
May 06, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBHow has a game-changing CEO discovered new opportunities in the midst of a pandemic? Find out by listening to Episode 173. Scott and I speak with returning guest Shari Spiro, CEO and Founder of AdMagi
Find Silver Linings to Lead Your Company Through the Crisis — and Beyond
May 06, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBHow has a game-changing CEO discovered new opportunities in the midst of a pandemic? Find out by listening to Episode 173. Scott and I speak with returning guest Shari Spiro, CEO and Founder of AdMagic Games and Breaking Games, about how she and her company have found ways to change for the better during theRead More The post Find Silver Linings to Lead Your Company Through the Crisis — and Beyond appeared first on Business Advancement.
A Leader’s Guide to Finding the Positive Side of Turbulence [Episode 172]
April 22, 2020 15:13 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBHow can embracing turbulence help you and your teams innovate during a crisis? Find out by listening to Episode 172. Scott and I speak with Amy Lee Segami, President and Managing Principal of Segami
Leading Your Organization Through Major Change During a Crisis [Episode 31-R]
April 08, 2020 20:35Help individuals and groups cope with emotions from major reorganizations, layoffs & more One of the biggest leadership issues coming from the COVID-19 pandemic combined with the volatile economy is how to help yourself and others cope with the many emotions triggered by major changes such as large-scale reorganizations, layoffs, pay cuts, and much more. HowRead More
How Non-Tech Leaders Can Trust Technology to Create Real Value – During & After the Crisis
March 25, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBCould the technology for responding to the COVID-19 crisis open new opportunities? Find out by listening to Episode 171. Scott and I speak with Graham Binks, CEO of PrimeFusion Inc. He is a global expert in improving business performance with technology and author of the new book Trusting Technology: Mastering Technology for Non-Tech Leaders. (readRead More The post How Non-Tech Leaders Can Trust Technology to Create Real Value – During & After the Crisis appeared first on Business Advance...
How Non-Tech Leaders Can Trust Technology to Create Real Value – During & After the Crisis [Episode 171]
March 25, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBCould the technology for responding to the COVID-19 crisis open new opportunities? Find out by listening to Episode 171. Scott and I speak with Graham Binks, CEO of PrimeFusion Inc. He is a global ex
Need to Pivot? Tap Into Your Organization’s Intelligence [Fan Favorite Episode 93R]
March 11, 2020 15:46 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBHow can your organization’s intelligence pick up early signals of relevant changes in the business environment? Find out by revisiting and listening- on-the-go to Episode 93. In this Fan Favorite podc
Need to Pivot? Tap Into Your Organization’s Intelligence
March 11, 2020 15:46 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBHow can your organization’s intelligence pick up early signals of relevant changes in the business environment? Find out by revisiting and listening- on-the-go to Episode 93. In this Fan Favorite podcast, Scott and I discuss why your organization’s intelligence is one of the most powerful assets for detecting a need to pivot. This is particularlyRead More The post Need to Pivot? Tap Into Your Organization’s Intelligence appeared first on Business Advancement.
Finding the Best Mentors For You in a Profoundly Changing World [Episode 170]
February 26, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBWhat is one of the biggest misconceptions about mentoring in today’s business environment? Find out by downloading and listening-on-the-go to Episode 170. Scott and I have a thought-provoking conversa
Finding the Best Mentors For You in a Profoundly Changing World
February 26, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBWhat is one of the biggest misconceptions about mentoring in today’s business environment? Find out by downloading and listening-on-the-go to Episode 170. Scott and I have a thought-provoking conversation on executive mentoring in a profoundly changing world with our returning guest, futurist Jim Blasingame. Jim is widely acknowledged as one of the world’s foremost expertsRead More The post Finding the Best Mentors For You in a Profoundly Changing World appeared first on Business Advancement.
How Activating Your Brain Can Increase Innovation
February 12, 2020 14:41 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBWhat does it take to lead for maximum innovation despite deep uncertainty? Find out by listening to Episode 169. Scott and I speak with Scott Halford, President of Complete Intelligence, LLC. He is a writer and long-time professional speaker and educator of businesspeople worldwide, and the author of the Wall Street Journal best-selling book, ActivateRead More The post How Activating Your Brain Can Increase Innovation appeared first on Business Advancement.
How Activating Your Brain Can Increase Innovation [Episode 169]
February 12, 2020 14:41 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBWhat does it take to lead for maximum innovation despite deep uncertainty? Find out by listening to Episode 169. Scott and I speak with Scott Halford, President of Complete Intelligence, LLC. He is a
How to Spot Major Changes in Business Before They Happen
January 29, 2020 16:56What does it take to “see around corners” and gain a strategic advantage? Find out by listening on-the-go to Episode 168. Scott and I are speaking with Professor Rita Gunther McGrath. She is a world-renowned thought leader and a professor at Columbia Business School where she directs the popular Leading Strategic Growth and Change program.Read More
How to Spot Major Changes in Business Before They Happen [Episode 168]
January 29, 2020 16:56 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBWhat does it take to “see around corners” and gain a strategic advantage? Find out by listening on-the-go to Episode 168. Scott and I are speaking with Professor Rita Gunther McGrath. She is a world-
How To Gain Real Commitment To Your Vision [Fan Favorite Episode 155R]
January 22, 2020 09:00 - 24.8 MBHow can you navigate the paradox that can make or break visionary success? Find out how by revisiting and listening-on-the-go to Episode 155. In this Fan Favorite podcast, Scott and I share stories about how successful visionary leaders approach a paradox that impacts bringing a bold vision to life. You’ll gain insights on The “visionary’sRead More The post How To Gain Real Commitment To Your Vision [Fan Favorite Episode 155R] appeared first on Business Advancement.
How To Gain Real Commitment To Your Vision
January 22, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBHow can you navigate the paradox that can make or break visionary success? Find out how by revisiting and listening-on-the-go to Episode 155. In this Fan Favorite podcast, Scott and I share stories about how successful visionary leaders approach a paradox that impacts bringing a bold vision to life. You’ll gain insights on The “visionary’sRead More The post How To Gain Real Commitment To Your Vision appeared first on Business Advancement.
The Keys To Finding Hidden Time For New Opportunities [Fan Favorite 158-R]
January 08, 2020 09:00 - 35.6 MBHow can you become less busy and increase productivity? Find out how by downloading and listening- on-the-go to Episode 158. Scott and I highlight the paradox for every successful leadership team: the amount of time that it takes to stay excellent today also makes it challenging to move even faster to create opportunities forRead More The post The Keys To Finding Hidden Time For New Opportunities [Fan Favorite 158-R] appeared first on Business Advancement.
The Keys To Finding Hidden Time For New Opportunities
January 08, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBHow can you become less busy and increase productivity? Find out how by downloading and listening- on-the-go to Episode 158. Scott and I highlight the paradox for every successful leadership team: the amount of time that it takes to stay excellent today also makes it challenging to move even faster to create opportunities forRead More The post The Keys To Finding Hidden Time For New Opportunities appeared first on Business Advancement.
Why Conversational Intelligence is a Game Changer in Business
December 04, 2019 09:00 - 34 minutes - 32.8 MBHow can leaders at every level communicate to increase engagement and commitment? Find out by listening on-the-go to Episode 3. In this fan favorite, Scott and I revisit one of our most popular podcast episodes, a conversation with organizational anthropologist Judith E. Glaser, the late CEO of Benchmark Communications, Inc. and Chairman and Co-Founder ofRead More The post Why Conversational Intelligence is a Game Changer in Business appeared first on Business Advancement.
Why Conversational Intelligence is a Game Changer in Business [Fan Favorite Episode 3R]
December 04, 2019 09:00 - 34 minutes - 32.8 MBHow can leaders at every level communicate to increase engagement and commitment? Find out by listening on-the-go to Episode 3. In this fan favorite, Scott and I revisit one of our most popular podcast episodes, a conversation with organizational anthropologist Judith E. Glaser, the late CEO of Benchmark Communications, Inc. and Chairman and Co-Founder of the Creating WE Institute®. Judith was the author of 7 business books, including her bestseller, Conversational Intelligence®: How Gr...
Human Capital Moneyball: a New Way to Value the Financial Impact of Employees
November 21, 2019 13:24 - 41 minutes - 19.6 MBWhat does top leadership need to know about investing in Human Capital Management? Find out by listening on-the-go to Episode 167. Scott and I are speaking with Dr. Solange Charas, Founder and CEO of HC Moneyball, which provides Human Capital analytics for use in quantifying and optimizing the ROI on human capital investments. HCMoneyball isRead More The post Human Capital Moneyball: a New Way to Value the Financial Impact of Employees appeared first on Business Advancement.
Human Capital Moneyball: a New Way to Value the Financial Impact of Employees (Episode 167)
November 21, 2019 13:24 - 41 minutes - 19.6 MBWhat does top leadership need to know about investing in Human Capital Management? Find out by listening on-the-go to Episode 167. Scott and I are speaking with Dr. Solange Charas, Founder and CEO of HC Moneyball, which provides Human Capital analytics for use in quantifying and optimizing the ROI on human capital investments. HCMoneyball is her brainchild, resulting from 25 years of providing HC analytics to her C-Suite clients to quantify and optimize their ROI on human capital invest...
What It Takes To Create The Best Place To Work
October 31, 2019 16:06 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBFind out about the research behind achieving workplace excellence Download and listen on-the-go to Episode 146. In this popular episode, we revisit our conversation with Ron Friedman, Ph.D., author of the best-selling book The Best Place to Work: The Art and Science of Creating an Extraordinary Workplace. He is a frequent contributor to the HarvardRead More The post What It Takes To Create The Best Place To Work appeared first on Business Advancement.
Fan Favorite: What It Takes To Create The Best Place To Work [Episode 146R]
October 31, 2019 16:06 - 38.2 MBFind out about the research behind achieving workplace excellence Download and listen on-the-go to Episode 146. In this popular episode, we revisit our conversation with Ron Friedman, Ph.D., author of the best-selling book The Best Place to Work: The Art and Science of Creating an Extraordinary Workplace. He is a frequent contributor to the HarvardRead More The post Fan Favorite: What It Takes To Create The Best Place To Work [Episode 146R] appeared first on Business Advancement.
Fan Favorite: “Create New Opportunities Through Your Hidden Network” [Episode 147R]
October 16, 2019 08:00 - 31.7 MBHow can serving your existing network of connections lead to new opportunities? Find out by listening on-the-go to Episode 147. In this popular episode, Scott and I revisit our conversation with returning guest and best-selling author David Burkus. His newest book, Friend of a Friend, offers readers a new perspective on how to grow theirRead More The post Fan Favorite: “Create New Opportunities Through Your Hidden Network” [Episode 147R] appeared first on Business Advancement.
Create New Opportunities Through Your Hidden Network
October 16, 2019 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBHow can serving your existing network of connections lead to new opportunities? Find out by listening on-the-go to Episode 147. In this popular episode, Scott and I revisit our conversation with returning guest and best-selling author David Burkus. His newest book, Friend of a Friend, offers readers a new perspective on how to grow theirRead More The post Create New Opportunities Through Your Hidden Network appeared first on Business Advancement.
The Most Valuable Leadership Lesson I Ever Learned”: Jeffrey J. Kaney Sr., Founder and CEO, Kaney Group, LLC [Episode 166]
October 02, 2019 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30.6 MBHow did Officer Training help this CEO become a game-changing leader? Find out by listening on-the-go to Episode 166. We speak with Jeffrey J. Kaney, Sr, Founder & CEO of the Kaney Group, LLC., a collection of inter-related companies in the aerospace industry. His background includes being a combat military veteran; he served as a USAF pilot for 10 years, including combat in Desert Storm, attaining the rank of Captain. He also served as a pilot for a major international airline. (rea...
The Most Valuable Leadership Lesson I Ever Learned – Jeffrey J. Kaney Sr.
October 02, 2019 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30.6 MBHow did Officer Training help this CEO become a game-changing leader? Find out by listening on-the-go to Episode 166. We speak with Jeffrey J. Kaney, Sr, Founder & CEO of the Kaney Group, LLC., a collection of inter-related companies in the aerospace industry. His background includes being a combat military veteran; he served as aRead More The post The Most Valuable Leadership Lesson I Ever Learned – Jeffrey J. Kaney Sr. appeared first on Business Advancement.
The New Keys to Leadership Success as Stakeholder Needs Change [Episode 165]
September 18, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBHow can CEOs stay responsive to multiple stakeholder needs in a changing world? Find out by listening on-the-go to Episode 165. With the September 2019 Change the World issue of Fortune on our minds, Scott and I discuss the need for a new type of leadership to bring both purpose and profits to life. Based on this, we’re revisiting our earlier conversation about “the new keys to leadership success in a disruptive world” with Peter R. Gleason, President & CEO of the National Association...
The New Keys to Leadership Success as Stakeholder Needs Change — with guest Peter Gleason
September 18, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBHow can CEOs stay responsive to multiple stakeholder needs in a changing world? Find out by listening on-the-go to Episode 165. With the September 2019 Change the World issue of Fortune on our minds, Scott and I discuss the need for a new type of leadership to bring both purpose and profits to life. Based onRead More The post The New Keys to Leadership Success as Stakeholder Needs Change — with guest Peter Gleason appeared first on Business Advancement.
Could the Gig Economy Make Your Office Obsolete?
August 28, 2019 14:31 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBHow can your business make the most of the evolving “Gig Economy”? Download and listen-on-the-go to Episode 164. Scott and I speak with Diane Mulcahy, an expert on the changing work environment and author of The Gig Economy. She created the first course in the country on the Gig Economy and teaches it in theRead More The post Could the Gig Economy Make Your Office Obsolete? appeared first on Business Advancement.
Could the Gig Economy Make Your Office Obsolete? [Episode 164]
August 28, 2019 14:31 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBHow can your business make the most of the evolving “Gig Economy”? Download and listen-on-the-go to Episode 164. Scott and I speak with Diane Mulcahy, an expert on the changing work environment and author of The Gig Economy. She created the first course in the country on the Gig Economy and teaches it in the MBA program at Babson College. The course gained immediate traction and was named by Forbes as one of the Top Ten Most Innovate Business School Courses in the country. (see more abou...
“The Most Valuable Leadership Lesson I Ever Learned”: Tanya Hall
August 14, 2019 10:37 - 32 minutes - 30.6 MBWhat was the key for this CEO to successfully bring her vision to life? Download and listen-on-the-go to Episode 163. Scott and I speak with Tanya Hall, CEO of Greenleaf Book Group, one of the fastest growing publishing and distribution businesses in the industry. Not only does Tanya drive the company’s growth efforts and fosterRead More The post “The Most Valuable Leadership Lesson I Ever Learned”: Tanya Hall appeared first on Business Advancement.
“The Most Valuable Leadership Lesson I Ever Learned”: Tanya Hall, CEO, Greenleaf Book Group [Episode 163]
August 14, 2019 10:37 - 32 minutes - 30.6 MBWhat was the key for this CEO to successfully bring her vision to life? Download and listen-on-the-go to Episode 163. Scott and I speak with Tanya Hall, CEO of Greenleaf Book Group, one of the fastest growing publishing and distribution businesses in the industry. Not only does Tanya drive the company’s growth efforts and foster a culture built around serving authors, she is also the author of the 2018 book, Ideas, Influence, and Income: Write a Book, Build Your Brand, and Lead Your Ind...
Aim High: Chart Your Course and Find Success as a Leader [Episode 162]
August 01, 2019 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBLeadership lessons from the 23rd Secretary of the U.S. Air Force Download and listen-on-the-go to Episode 162. 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 three-decade track record of leading, transforming, and driving lasting results in both the Legislative and Executive branches of Government. She i...
How the Art of M&A Strategy is Changing: What Top Leadership Needs to Know [Episode 161]
July 17, 2019 12:01 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBWhat are the biggest changes impacting M&A strategy? Find out by downloading and listening- on-the-go to Episode 161. Scott and I speak with Alexandra Reed Lajoux, Founding Principal of Capital Expert Services, LLC, a diversity-minded firm connecting law firms and other professional services firms with business specialists. Alex is also the lead author of the Fifth Edition of The Art of M&A: A Merger, Acquisition, and Buyout Guide (to be released in late July). Her articles have appeare...
How the Art of M&A Strategy is Changing: What Top Leadership Needs to Know
July 17, 2019 12:01 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBWhat are the biggest changes impacting M&A strategy? Find out by downloading and listening- on-the-go to Episode 161. Scott and I speak with Alexandra Reed Lajoux, Founding Principal of Capital Expert Services, LLC, a diversity-minded firm connecting law firms and other professional services firms with business specialists. Alex is also the lead author of theRead More The post How the Art of M&A Strategy is Changing: What Top Leadership Needs to Know appeared first on Business Advancement.
3 Emerging Ethical Issues of AI And IoT That Top Leadership Teams Need to Prioritize
June 26, 2019 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31.5 MBFind out the new responsibility of leadership in a digital economy Download and listen on-the-go to Episode 160. Scott and I dig into this important issue with David J. Sorin, CPA, Esq., Partner and Chair of the Venture Capital and Emerging Growth Companies Practice at McCarter & English, LLP. His national practice focuses primarily onRead More The post 3 Emerging Ethical Issues of AI And IoT That Top Leadership Teams Need to Prioritize appeared first on Business Advancement.
3 Emerging Ethical Issues of AI And IoT That Top Leadership Teams Need to Prioritize [Episode 160]
June 26, 2019 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31.5 MBFind out the new responsibility of leadership in a digital economy Download and listen on-the-go to Episode 160. Scott and I dig into this important issue with David J. Sorin, CPA, Esq., Partner and Chair of the Venture Capital and Emerging Growth Companies Practice at McCarter & English, LLP. His national practice focuses primarily on privately- and publicly-owned startup, early stage, emerging growth, and middle market technology, tech-enabled, and life science enterprises, as well a...
How CEOs Can Use LinkedIn To Strengthen Business Relationships
June 12, 2019 12:49 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBWhat is the underused potential of LinkedIn for CEOs? Find out by downloading and listening- on-the-go to Episode 159. Scott and I speak with Sid Vaidya, MBA. He is a commercial banking professional with over 10 years of experience working with middle-market businesses on growth and efficiency strategies. Prior to that he helped run aRead More The post How CEOs Can Use LinkedIn To Strengthen Business Relationships appeared first on Business Advancement.
How CEOs Can Use LinkedIn To Strengthen Business Relationships [Episode 159]
June 12, 2019 12:49 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBWhat is the underused potential of LinkedIn for CEOs? Find out by downloading and listening- on-the-go to Episode 159. Scott and I speak with Sid Vaidya, MBA. He is a commercial banking professional with over 10 years of experience working with middle-market businesses on growth and efficiency strategies. Prior to that he helped run a family food business. Sid is an active networker and dedicates time to the business and social community. This includes running a networking event calle...
The Keys To Finding Hidden Time For New Opportunities [Episode 158]
May 31, 2019 12:48 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBBecome less busy and increase productivity Find out how by downloading and listening- on-the-go to Episode 158. Scott and I highlight the paradox for every successful leadership team: the amount of time that it takes to stay excellent today also makes it challenging to move even faster to create opportunities for tomorrow. To address this issue, we revisit our interview with Charles Duhigg, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter for The New York Times and author of the best-...
How Is The Leader’s Mindset Evolving? [Episode 157]
May 14, 2019 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBFind out how great leadership has been redefined Listen on-the-go to Episode 157. Scott and I discuss how the 2019 Fortune World’s 50 Greatest Leaders List reflects a fundamental change in some key mindset characteristics that redefine great leadership. For more on this issue we revisit our conversation with Terence Mauri, a U.K.-based speaker, mentor, and author of the award-winning book, The Leader’s Mindset: How To Win In The Age of Disruption. (See more about Terence below) Fin...
How Is The Leader’s Mindset Evolving? — with guest Terence Mauri
May 14, 2019 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBdiscuss how the 2019 Fortune World's 50 Greatest Leaders List reflects a fundamental change in some key mindset characteristics that redefine great leadership. The post How Is The Leader’s Mindset Evolving? — with guest Terence Mauri appeared first on Business Advancement.
Is It Realistic to Always Be Happy at Work?
April 24, 2019 17:22 - 29 minutes - 27.9 MBThe expectation to always be “on” has never been higher Listen on-the-go to Episode 156. Scott and I discuss the reality we’ve seen behind wearing the mask of constant happiness in the workplace. We also discuss why this approach to employee engagement backfires. For the antidote, we revisit our conversation with Tina Greenbaum, LCSW. SheRead More The post Is It Realistic to Always Be Happy at Work? appeared first on Business Advancement.