Innovation Junkies
267 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsEach week, our innovation experts will share strategies and practices that will generate sustained results and long-lasting success in your organization. Our hosts, Jeff Amerine and Jeff Standridge bring over 50 years of combined enterprise and startup innovation expertise across multiple industries. Everything at Innovation Junkie revolves around helping you scale your business and inspire innovative disciplines and practices.
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Dr. Thomas Graham on Mission-Driven Innovation
June 20, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBDr. Thomas Graham, Chief Innovation Officer of Kettering Health, joins the Jeffs to share insights about: • Building a culture of innovation in organizations. • Clinical-driven innovation vs. research-driven innovation. • The future of innovation in the medical industry. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
1.74 Dr. Thomas Graham on Mission-Driven Innovation
June 20, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBDr. Thomas Graham, Chief Innovation Officer of Kettering Health, joins the Jeffs to share insights about: • Building a culture of innovation in organizations. • Clinical-driven innovation vs. research-driven innovation. • The future of innovation in the medical industry. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
1.73 When Your Team Loses Top Talent
June 06, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.19 MBThe Jeffs address how to handle the departure of an "A" player from your team. They discuss: • Prospecting for talent. • How to ensure a smooth transition. • The importance of caring for the person, not their role. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
When Your Team Loses Top Talent
June 06, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.19 MBThe Jeffs address how to handle the departure of an "A" player from your team. They discuss: • Prospecting for talent. • How to ensure a smooth transition. • The importance of caring for the person, not their role. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
Great Leaders Are Great Coaches
May 30, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.07 MBThe Jeffs talk about characteristics of good leaders & coaches. They chat about: • Constructive criticism and feedback. • Training up future leaders. • The importance of individualized coaching. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
1.72 Great Leaders Are Great Coaches
May 30, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.07 MBThe Jeffs talk about characteristics of good leaders & coaches. They chat about: • Constructive criticism and feedback. • Training up future leaders. • The importance of individualized coaching. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
Ben Pryor on Innovation in Hospitality
May 23, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBBen Pryor, of SpotOn joins Jeff Standridge to discuss the democratization of technology in the hospitality industry. They discuss: • How SpotOn helps small & mid-sized companies grow. • Innovating the employee & customer experience. • The future of innovation in hospitality. Connect with Ben on LinkedIn Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
1.71 Ben Pryor on Innovation in Hospitality
May 23, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBBen Pryor, of SpotOn joins Jeff Standridge to discuss the democratization of technology in the hospitality industry. They discuss: • How SpotOn helps small & mid-sized companies grow. • Innovating the employee & customer experience. • The future of innovation in hospitality. Connect with Ben on LinkedIn Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
Lucinda Foss on Innovating the Consumer Experience
May 16, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBLucinda Foss of Narvar joins the Jeffs to discuss streamlining consumers' journey through problem solving & innovation. They discuss: • Meeting consumers' needs. • Staying curious in your problem solving. • Reverse logistics & how to streamline the process. Reach out to Lucinda on LinkedIn Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
1.70 Lucinda Foss on Innovating the Consumer Experience
May 16, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBLucinda Foss of Narvar joins the Jeffs to discuss streamlining consumers' journey through problem solving & innovation. They discuss: • Meeting consumers' needs. • Staying curious in your problem solving. • Reverse logistics & how to streamline the process. Reach out to Lucinda on LinkedIn Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
1.69 Dr. Laborie on Optimization in Critical Industries
May 09, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBDr. Francois Laborie of Cognite shares his expertise on innovating business models to optimize production processes. He and the Jeffs discuss: • Cybersecurity in critical industries. • The role of data in sustainability practices. • Autonomy & the future of heavy industries. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
Dr. Laborie on Optimization in Critical Industries
May 09, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBDr. Francois Laborie of Cognite shares his expertise on innovating business models to optimize production processes. He and the Jeffs discuss: • Cybersecurity in critical industries. • The role of data in sustainability practices. • Autonomy & the future of heavy industries. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
1.68 BONUS: Strategic Planning with Balanced Scorecards
May 05, 2022 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.07 MBThe Jeffs chat about strategic growth planning & using the balanced scorecard to improve your business. They dive into: • The four pillars of the balanced scorecard. • Key performance indicators (KPIs) & how to identify them for your organization. • Measuring growth & efficiency in your business. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
BONUS: Strategic Planning with Balanced Scorecards
May 05, 2022 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.07 MBThe Jeffs chat about strategic growth planning & using the balanced scorecard to improve your business. They dive into: • The four pillars of the balanced scorecard. • Key performance indicators (KPIs) & how to identify them for your organization. • Measuring growth & efficiency in your business. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
HR Sucks But It Doesn't Have To, With Annissa Desphande
May 02, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBAnnissa Deshpande talks about the importance of HR in leading businesses & organizations. She & the Jeffs chat about: • How to find & keep talent in the workplace. • Modernizing HR departments & why you should do it. • The importance of a strong & healthy workplace culture. Learn more about Annissa & her book Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
1.67 HR Sucks But It Doesn't Have To, With Annissa Desphande
May 02, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBAnnissa Deshpande talks about the importance of HR in leading businesses & organizations. She & the Jeffs chat about: • How to find & keep talent in the workplace. • Modernizing HR departments & why you should do it. • The importance of a strong & healthy workplace culture. Learn more about Annissa & her book Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
Matt Waller on Organizational Values
April 25, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBMatt Waller, of the University of Arkansas, joins the Jeffs to talk about relationship, strategy, & culture within organizations. They dive into: • The importance of core values for organizational health. • Developing strategy & its effect on culture. • The enrollment cliff & how to keep students interested & involved in higher-ed. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
1.66 Matt Waller on Organizational Values
April 25, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBMatt Waller, of the University of Arkansas, joins the Jeffs to talk about relationship, strategy, & culture within organizations. They dive into: • The importance of core values for organizational health. • Developing strategy & its effect on culture. • The enrollment cliff & how to keep students interested & involved in higher-ed. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
Chandos Quill on Strategy and Development in a New Organization
April 18, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBChandos Quill of Adstra Data, shares her knowledge of strategy and development. She and the Jeffs dive into: •Acclimating to a new organization. •How to get brutal honesty from members of your organization. •Working relationships in a virtual workforce. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
1.65 Chandos Quill on Strategy and Development in a New Organization
April 18, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBChandos Quill of Adstra Data, shares her knowledge of strategy and development. She and the Jeffs dive into: •Acclimating to a new organization. •How to get brutal honesty from members of your organization. •Working relationships in a virtual workforce. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
1.64 BONUS: The Power of Innovation Junkie
April 14, 2022 05:00 - 18 seconds - 238 KBThe Jeffs reflect on specific ways Innovation Junkie has helped clients. They share: •How to stay in line with more advanced companies. •Why organizations should harvest their intellectual property & commercialize it. •What clients can expect from Innovation Junkie in the future. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
BONUS: The Power of Innovation Junkie
April 14, 2022 05:00 - 18 seconds - 238 KBThe Jeffs reflect on specific ways Innovation Junkie has helped clients. They share: •How to stay in line with more advanced companies. •Why organizations should harvest their intellectual property & commercialize it. •What clients can expect from Innovation Junkie in the future. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
Mike Vermillion on Prioritizing Customer Experience
April 11, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBMike Vermillion of J.D. Power and Associates joins the Jeffs to talk about the importance of customer experience and Net Promoter Score (NPS). They unpack: •What NPS is and how organizations can deploy it •The connection between company culture and customer experience •Innovations that will change the customer journey Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
1.63 Mike Vermillion on Prioritizing Customer Experience
April 11, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBMike Vermillion of J.D. Power and Associates joins the Jeffs to talk about the importance of customer experience and Net Promoter Score (NPS). They unpack: •What NPS is and how organizations can deploy it •The connection between company culture and customer experience •Innovations that will change the customer journey Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
Erika Andersen's Change Arc
April 04, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBErika Andersen, author & founding partner of Proteus International, joins the Jeffs to share her model for helping organizations go through change. You'll hear: • What people experience during change. • How to challenge self-talk and make your organization more adaptable to change. • When and how to change the culture of an organization. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
1.62 Erika Andersen's Change Arc
April 04, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBErika Andersen, author & founding partner of Proteus International, joins the Jeffs to share her model for helping organizations go through change. You'll hear: • What people experience during change. • How to challenge self-talk and make your organization more adaptable to change. • When and how to change the culture of an organization. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
Houston Davis on Transformative Leadership in Higher Education
March 28, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBHouston Davis, President of UCA, joins the Jeffs to discuss the vitality of transformative leadership in higher education. They dive into: •The role universities play in economy and workforce development. •How to get people in your organization on board with change. •Impediments to innovation in an organization. Key insights for Higher Education: Innovation and Leadership are Inseparable Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
1.61 Houston Davis on Transformative Leadership in Higher Education
March 28, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBHouston Davis, President of UCA, joins the Jeffs to discuss the vitality of transformative leadership in higher education. They dive into: •The role universities play in economy and workforce development. •How to get people in your organization on board with change. •Impediments to innovation in an organization. Key insights for Higher Education: Innovation and Leadership are Inseparable Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
1.60 BONUS: Inflation Tactics
March 24, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.39 MBThe Jeffs discuss practical business strategies for dealing with inflation. They dig into: • How businesses should look at inflation. • Why constraints lead to innovation. • How companies should assess their competitive position. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
BONUS: Inflation Tactics
March 24, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.39 MBThe Jeffs discuss practical business strategies for dealing with inflation. They dig into: • How businesses should look at inflation. • Why constraints lead to innovation. • How companies should assess their competitive position. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
Tim Creasey on the Workplace of the Future
March 21, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBThe Jeffs chat with Tim Creasey, Chief Innovation Officer at Prosci. They discuss: •The digital transformation of the workplace. •Finding the right balance between working in-person and virtually. •Forced prioritization and resilience brought on by the pandemic. Questions Leaders Must Ask to Create a Workplace of the Future
1.59 Tim Creasey on the Workplace of the Future
March 21, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBThe Jeffs chat with Tim Creasey, Chief Innovation Officer at Prosci. They discuss: •The digital transformation of the workplace. •Finding the right balance between working in-person and virtually. •Forced prioritization and resilience brought on by the pandemic. Questions Leaders Must Ask to Create a Workplace of the Future
1.58 Stacy Sherman on Customer Experience
March 14, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBStacy Sherman, the founder of DoingCXRight, joins the Jeffs to share her knowledge on customer experience. They explore: •The "moment of truth" in customer experience. •How you can add value to your business through CX. •The differences in CX between B2C and B2B companies. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
Stacy Sherman on Customer Experience
March 14, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBStacy Sherman, the founder of DoingCXRight, joins the Jeffs to share her knowledge on customer experience. They explore: •The "moment of truth" in customer experience. •How you can add value to your business through CX. •The differences in CX between B2C and B2B companies. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
1.57 Paul LeBlanc on How Innovation Leads to Growth in Higher Education
March 07, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBPaul LeBlanc, President of SNHU and author of Students First: Access, Equity, and Opportunity in Higher Education, joins the Jeffs to discuss how innovation led to significant growth at SNHU. Topics Include: • Providing students with social mobility and economic opportunity. • Why Innovation and Leadership are Inseparable for universities. • Changes that traditional academic leaders should consider. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
Paul LeBlanc on How Innovation Leads to Growth in Higher Education
March 07, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBPaul LeBlanc, President of SNHU and author of Students First: Access, Equity, and Opportunity in Higher Education, joins the Jeffs to discuss how innovation led to significant growth at SNHU. Topics Include: • Providing students with social mobility and economic opportunity. • Why Innovation and Leadership are Inseparable for universities. • Changes that traditional academic leaders should consider. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
BONUS: The Russian Effect & Your Business
March 02, 2022 06:00 - 11 minutes - 7.77 MBThe Jeffs talk about preparing your business for geo-political instability based on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. They dig into: • Why events like this are relevant to innovation and strategic planning. • Their predictions on how this event will impact businesses of all sizes. • Actions business owners should prepare to take.
1.56 BONUS: The Russian Effect & Your Business
March 02, 2022 06:00 - 11 minutes - 7.77 MBThe Jeffs talk about preparing your business for geo-political instability based on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. They dig into: • Why events like this are relevant to innovation and strategic planning. • Their predictions on how this event will impact businesses of all sizes. • Actions business owners should prepare to take.
1.55 BONUS: 2022 Business Outlook
February 21, 2022 06:00 - 6 minutes - 4.17 MBThe Jeffs discuss their outlook for innovation in 2022. Topics include: • Pandemic-accelerated trends • Categories for predicted innovations • Behind-the-Scenes Innovations Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
BONUS: 2022 Business Outlook
February 21, 2022 06:00 - 6 minutes - 4.17 MBThe Jeffs discuss their outlook for innovation in 2022. Topics include: • Pandemic-accelerated trends • Categories for predicted innovations • Behind-the-Scenes Innovations Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
Leo Barella on Pharma Innovation
February 14, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBLeo Barella, CTO of Takeda, highlights innovation occurring in the pharma industry. He and the Jeffs dive into: • The connection between technology & pharma innovation • The transition in commercializing academic research • How to get innovation to stick in a large organization Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
1.54 Leo Barella on Pharma Innovation
February 14, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBLeo Barella, CTO of Takeda, highlights innovation occurring in the pharma industry. He and the Jeffs dive into: • The connection between technology & pharma innovation • The transition in commercializing academic research • How to get innovation to stick in a large organization Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
1.53 BONUS: OMG Omicron
February 07, 2022 06:00 - 10 minutes - 7.42 MBThe Jeffs chat about the Omicron Variant. They share: • Their predictions for the future of the pandemic • The impact Omicron may have on businesses • Why antibody tests should be more accessible Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
BONUS: OMG Omicron
February 07, 2022 06:00 - 10 minutes - 7.42 MBThe Jeffs chat about the Omicron Variant. They share: • Their predictions for the future of the pandemic • The impact Omicron may have on businesses • Why antibody tests should be more accessible Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
1.52 Michael Lee on Hidden, Everyday Innovations
January 31, 2022 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBMichael Lee, SVP of Innovation Minds, joins the Jeffs to discuss: • The process of an innovation sprint • Creating a safe environment for innovation • The intersection between innovation and employee engagement Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
Michael Lee on Hidden, Everyday Innovations
January 31, 2022 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBMichael Lee, SVP of Innovation Minds, joins the Jeffs to discuss: • The process of an innovation sprint • Creating a safe environment for innovation • The intersection between innovation and employee engagement Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
1.51 Charlie Oliver on the Power of Technology
January 24, 2022 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBCharlie Oliver, CEO of Tech 2025, joins the Jeffs to talk about how companies can harness the power of technology. They discuss: • Creating a culture of innovation across a company • Post-pandemic innovation • Trends that will come between now and 2025 Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
Charlie Oliver on the Power of Technology
January 24, 2022 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBCharlie Oliver, CEO of Tech 2025, joins the Jeffs to talk about how companies can harness the power of technology. They discuss: • Creating a culture of innovation across a company • Post-pandemic innovation • Trends that will come between now and 2025 Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
1.50 Tim Houlne on Creating the Ultimate Customer Experience
January 17, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBTim Houlne, CEO of Humach, and the Jeffs discuss how embracing AI and automation can help companies grow. They share: • Benefits of AI for businesses in different industries • The Intersection between technology and customer experience • How Implementing AI can increase employee productivity Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com
Tim Houlne on Creating the Ultimate Customer Experience
January 17, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBTim Houlne, CEO of Humach, and the Jeffs discuss how embracing AI and automation can help companies grow. They share: • Benefits of AI for businesses in different industries • The Intersection between technology and customer experience • How Implementing AI can increase employee productivity Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com