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Growth Igniters Radio

614 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratings

Join 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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Episodes

Busting 3 Myths About Bringing Your Vision to Life [Episode 119]

May 10, 2017 09:00

What does it really take to bring an audacious vision into reality? Find out by listening on-the-go to Episode 119. Scott and I discuss how 3  myths can interfere with bringing a vision to life. We also discuss the role of authenticity in getting past myths of vision, drawing on our conversation with Dr. Karissa Thacker, author ofRead More

Busting 3 Myths About Bringing Your Vision to Life

May 10, 2017 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

What does it really take to bring an audacious vision into reality? Find out by listening on-the-go to Episode 119. Scott and I discuss how 3  myths can interfere with bringing your vision to life. We also discuss the role of authenticity in getting past myths of vision, drawing on our conversation with Dr. Karissa Thacker,Read More The post Busting 3 Myths About Bringing Your Vision to Life appeared first on Business Advancement.

Pam & Scott’s Book Pairing on Leading for Game-Changing Decisions

May 03, 2017 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

What does it take to successfully lead into uncharted territory? Find out by listening- on-the-go to Episode 118. Scott and I discuss two well-researched books that, taken together, can provide new light on this challenge: The Knowledge Illusion: Why We Never Think Alone, by Steven Sloman and Philip Fernbach (2017); and Quiet: The Power ofRead More The post Pam & Scott’s Book Pairing on Leading for Game-Changing Decisions appeared first on Business Advancement.

Pam & Scott’s Book Pairing on Leading for Game-Changing Decisions [Episode 118]

May 03, 2017 09:00

What does it take to successfully lead into uncharted territory? Find out by listening- on-the-go to Episode 118. Scott and I discuss two well-researched books that, taken together, can provide new light on this challenge: The Knowledge Illusion: Why We Never Think Alone, by Steven Sloman and Philip Fernbach (2017); and Quiet: The Power ofRead More

The Keys to Performing Your Best in High-Stakes Situations

April 26, 2017 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

How can the principles of acting increase your impact as a leader?  Find out by listening on-the-go to Episode 117, as we speak with Michael Port. He is the author of six books, including Steal the Show, which according to the former president of Starbucks, “might be the most unique and practical book ever written on the topicRead More The post The Keys to Performing Your Best in High-Stakes Situations appeared first on Business Advancement.

The Keys to Performing Your Best in High-Stakes Situations [Episode 117]

April 26, 2017 09:00

How can the principles of acting increase your impact as a leader?  Find out by listening on-the-go to Episode 117, as we speak with Michael Port. He is the author of six books, including Steal the Show, which according to the former president of Starbucks, “might be the most unique and practical book ever written on the topicRead More

How Corporate Philanthropy Can Grow Your Business [Episode 116]

April 19, 2017 09:00

Find out how to increase top and bottom line results through corporate social responsibility Download and listen-on-the-go to Episode 116, featuring our conversation with returning guest Karen Eber Davis. We discuss insights from her new e-book Can Philanthropy Actually Help Your Bottom Line? Karen is President of Karen Eber Davis Consulting, which helps businesses use philanthropyRead More

How Corporate Philanthropy Can Grow Your Business — with Karen Eber Davis

April 19, 2017 09:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

Find out how to increase top and bottom line results through corporate social responsibility Download and listen-on-the-go to Episode 116, featuring our conversation with returning guest Karen Eber Davis. We discuss insights from her new e-book Can Philanthropy Actually Help Your Bottom Line? Karen is President of Karen Eber Davis Consulting, which helps businesses use strategicRead More The post How Corporate Philanthropy Can Grow Your Business — with Karen Eber Davis appeared first on Bus...

A Surprising Way Leaders Can Increase Trust [Episode 115]

April 12, 2017 09:00

Trust in business and its leaders is eroding globally. What can you do about it in your company? Find out by listening- on-the-go to Episode 115. Scott and I discuss implications of the 2017 Edelman Trust Barometer survey which indicates a dramatic drop in trust of CEOs globally, and its potential impact for every leader. In this episode, you’llRead More

A Surprising Way Leaders Can Increase Trust

April 12, 2017 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

Trust in business and its leaders is eroding globally. What can you do about it in your company? Find out by listening- on-the-go to Episode 115. Scott and I discuss implications of the 2017 Edelman Trust Barometer survey which indicates a dramatic drop in trust of CEOs globally, and its potential impact for every leader. In this episode, you’llRead More The post A Surprising Way Leaders Can Increase Trust appeared first on Business Advancement.

How Can You Change Your Competitive Game? Create Alliance “Constellations” [Episode 114]

April 05, 2017 09:00

 Find out proven ways to increase the strategic power of multiple alliances Download and listen- on-the-go to Episode 114.  Scott and I welcome back Ben Gomes-Casseres for a strategic conversation.  We discuss how you can redefine what’s possible in your industry and create a unique niche through developing teams of companies that form “alliance constellations.” Ben is author of the book Remix Strategy: TheRead More

How Can You Change Your Competitive Game? Create Alliance “Constellations”

April 05, 2017 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

 Find out proven ways to increase the strategic power of multiple alliances Download and listen- on-the-go to Episode 114.  Scott and I welcome back Ben Gomes-Casseres for a strategic conversation.  We discuss how you can redefine what’s possible in your industry and create a unique niche through developing teams of companies that form “alliance constellations.” Ben is author of the book Remix Strategy: TheRead More The post How Can You Change Your Competitive Game? Create Alliance “Constel...

The Need For Speed Has Intensified. What Are You Going To Do About It? [Episode 113]

March 29, 2017 09:00

How can you lead for aggressive growth when everything is important? Find out by listening- on-the-go to Episode 113. As the first quarter of 2017 draws to a close, Scott and I share perspectives on what some of the most successful CEOs do to keep themselves and their organizations nimble so they can quickly respondRead More

The Need For Speed Has Intensified. What Are You Going To Do About It?

March 29, 2017 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

How can you lead for aggressive growth when everything is important? Find out by listening- on-the-go to Episode 113. As the first quarter of 2017 draws to a close, Scott and I share perspectives on what some of the most successful CEOs do to keep themselves and their organizations nimble so they can quickly respondRead More The post The Need For Speed Has Intensified. What Are You Going To Do About It? appeared first on Business Advancement.

Getting a Jump On Your Competitors When Every Advantage Counts

March 22, 2017 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

How can you pick up on early signs of opportunity to create a competitive edge? Find out by downloading and listening- on-the-go to Episode 112.  Scott and I discuss how to tap into your organization’s collective intelligence to detect early opportunities for gaining an competitive edge in this hyper-competitive business environment. In this episode, you’ll findRead More The post Getting a Jump On Your Competitors When Every Advantage Counts appeared first on Business Advancement.

Getting a Jump On Your Competitors When Every Advantage Counts [Episode 112]

March 22, 2017 09:00

How can you pick up on early signs of opportunity to create a competitive edge? Find out by downloading and listening- on-the-go to Episode 112.  Scott and I discuss how to tap into your organization’s collective intelligence to detect early opportunities for gaining an edge in this hyper-competitive business environment. In this episode, you’ll find out:Read More

How to Demonstrate the Value of CEO Vision and Leadership

March 15, 2017 09:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

According to a major poll, CEO vision and leadership matter more than ever Download and listen-on-the-go to Episode 111. Scott and I weigh in on the implications of the recent 2017 Harris Poll on Corporate Reputation. Specifically, we focus on why they found that “CEOs’ reputations are failing.” You’ll gain insights on: What is drivingRead More The post How to Demonstrate the Value of CEO Vision and Leadership appeared first on Business Advancement.

How to Demonstrate the Value of CEO Vision and Leadership [Episode 111]

March 15, 2017 09:00

According to a major poll, CEO vision and leadership matter more than ever Download and listen-on-the-go to Episode 111. Scott and I weigh in on the implications of the recent 2017 Harris Poll on Corporate Reputation. Specifically, we focus on why they found that “CEOs’ reputations are failing.” You’ll gain insights on: What is drivingRead More

Beyond Outsourcing: How Small Businesses And Large Companies Can Work Together To Create New Value

March 08, 2017 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

What do small businesses need from their large company alliance partners? Download and listen on-the-go to Episode 110. We speak with returning guest Jim Blasingame, “The Small Business Advocate”, about how small and large businesses can more effectively collaborate to create maximum customer value. Jim is the author of the best-selling book The Age of the Customer®—Prepare forRead More The post Beyond Outsourcing: How Small Businesses And Large Companies Can Work Together To Create New Val...

Beyond Outsourcing: How Small Businesses And Large Companies Can Work Together To Create New Value [Episode 110]

March 08, 2017 10:00

What do small businesses need from their large company alliance partners? Download and listen on-the-go to Episode 110. We speak with returning guest Jim Blasingame, “The Small Business Advocate”, about how small and large businesses can more effectively collaborate to create maximum customer value. Jim is the author of the best-selling book The Age of the Customer®—Prepare forRead More

Mistakes Happen – How to Use Them to Strengthen Your Organization’s Resilience [Episode 109]

March 01, 2017 10:00

 What does it take to learn the right things from mistakes and bounce back stronger than ever? Find out by downloading and listening- on-the-go to Episode 109. Using the 2017 Oscars Best-Picture mistake as inspiration, we discuss how to use mistakes as a springboard for building resilience in your organization, and the importance of conversation as a pathway forRead More

Mistakes Happen – How to Use Them to Strengthen Your Organization’s Resilience

March 01, 2017 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MB

What does it take to learn the right things from mistakes and bounce back stronger than ever? Find out by downloading and listening- on-the-go to Episode 109. Using the 2017 Oscars Best-Picture mistake as inspiration, we discuss how to use mistakes as a springboard for building resilience in your organization, and the importance of conversation as a pathway forRead More The post Mistakes Happen – How to Use Them to Strengthen Your Organization’s Resilience appeared first on Business Advance...

How to Be More Productive And Less Busy

February 22, 2017 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

What are the secrets of staying truly productive as you accelerate to the next level of success? Find out by downloading and listening- on-the-go to Episode 108, as we discuss the paradoxical challenge of meeting the demands of simultaneously attending to both the present AND the future excellence of your business. With this in mind, we revisitRead More The post How to Be More Productive And Less Busy appeared first on Business Advancement.

How to Be More Productive And Less Busy [Episode 108]

February 22, 2017 10:00

What are the secrets of staying truly productive as you accelerate to the next level of success? Find out by downloading and listening- on-the-go to Episode 108, as we discuss the paradoxical challenge of meeting the demands of simultaneously attending to both the present AND the future excellence of your business. With this in mind, we revisit ourRead More

Three Ways to Create Breakthrough Thinking for More Powerful Decisions

February 15, 2017 10:05 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

How can we free ourselves from the chains of cognitive biases for Breakthrough Thinking and get more of the results we want? Download and listen-on-the-go to Episode 107 to find out.  Inspired by The Undoing Project by Moneyball author Michael Lewis, Scott and I discuss our insights and recommendations on what it takes to outsmart our natural cognitive biases toRead More The post Three Ways to Create Breakthrough Thinking for More Powerful Decisions appeared first on Business Advancement.

Trends In 2017 For Attracting & Retaining Top Talent: How You Can Respond

February 08, 2017 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

Find out the main reason that professionals might look for a new job this year  Download and listen- on-the-go to Episode 106 as Scott and I discuss this and other highlights from a just released global survey by Korn Ferry. Clearly, it’s more important than ever to create an extraordinary workplace to attract and retain top talent. That’s why we’re featuring an encoreRead More The post Trends In 2017 For Attracting & Retaining Top Talent: How You Can Respond appeared first on Business Adv...

Three Keys For Leading On Purpose In a Rapidly Shifting Environment

February 01, 2017 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

How do we stay leading on purpose in the face of conflicting priorities?   Download and listen-on-the-go to Episode 105.  Inspired by a special report we saw in the February 2017 issue of Fast Company, Scott and I are discussing our insights and recommendations on what it means to lead on purpose in a rapidly shifting environment. You’ll gain insightsRead More The post Three Keys For Leading On Purpose In a Rapidly Shifting Environment appeared first on Business Advancement.

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