We 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 chain as strategic partners. Based in Ireland, Patrick works with clients in manufacturing, distribution, and logistics services in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. He helps them achieve dramatic improvements in their supply chain capabilities and performance. You’ll gain insights on: How supply chain relationships are being reimagined in the changing business environment Vendor or partner? The leadership challenges of elevating supply chain issues to the C-Suite Immediately useful ideas for fostering more valuable supply chain relationships 

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Reimagining Your Global Supply Chain as Strategic Partners – Ep 199

We 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 of the book NetWork: All The Time, Everywhere With Everybody.  Jack earned degrees from Yale and MIT, and has provided strategic consulting to Fortune 500 organizations and a wide range of other businesses while with McKinsey and Company and during 40 entrepreneurial years of starting and selling a variety of companies. His latest enterprise is Street Smart Entrepreneurs, which provides an abundance of resources for founders and corporate leaders in all stages of growth. (read more about Jack Killion below). You'll gain insights on: The biggest changes in C-Level and Board networking over the years Debunking myths around networking at the top leadership level Three immediately useful ideas about building strategic C-level and Board Networking for the future 

The Future of C-Level and Board Networking – Ep 198

We 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 thinkers in each 10 categories who have made an exceptional contribution over the last two years. We review our conversations with: Todd Cherches (Leadership Shortlist) - Episode 178 Dorie Clark (Talent Shortlist) - Episode 133 Tendai Viki (Innovation Shortlist) - Episode 191 Rita Gunther McGrath (Strategy Shortlist) - Episode 168 

Four GIR Guests Shortlisted for the 2021 Thinkers 50 – Ep 197

We discuss what is behind the increasing push for C-suites to lead "business innovation," and why this emphasis is only going to grow as the many forces of complexity and change intensify. You'll gain insights on: Why business innovation impacts every aspect of your company The paradox of "readiness" for business innovation Three immediately useful ideas for leading beyond the blockages and accelerating business innovation 

Is Your C-Suite Ready for Business Innovation? – Ep 196

Scott and  I are tackling the tough issue of maintaining your company's culture over time - without losing what makes you stand out as you keep creating new value for customers, employees, partners, and other stakeholders. You'll gain insights on: The challenge as well as opportunities for preserving your company's culture when everyone isn't in one place Debunking myths about what it takes to maintain your company's unique culture over time Three immediately useful ideas for transforming while preserving the most important aspects of your company's culture 

Should You Preserve Culture as Your Company Evolves – Ep 195

We speak with Mark Levy, a differentiation expert who has worked with a wide range of corporations, brands, thought leaders, political campaigns, entertainment, products, services, books, and speeches. Mark is also a speaker, podcaster, and author who has written for the NY Times and has written or co-written five books, including “Accidental Genius: Using Writing to Generate Your Best Ideas, Insight, and Content.” He has worked with and spoken to leaders, strategists, and teams in large organizations, including Adobe, Amazon, American Express, Bain, BASF, Google, and many more. He’s also worked with leaders and advisors to government bodies, including the White House and the United Nations. Along with his work as a differentiation consultant, Mark is a magician who co-created the highly rated show “Chamber Magic,” which has played in Manhattan for twenty-one years. You’ll gain insights on: The critical role of top leadership in helping their company differentiate through what Mark calls “the magic of ethical influence” Leading people to break free from status-quo thinking and create authentic connections with customers and other stakeholders Three immediately useful ideas for leading and differentiating with ethical influence 

Leading With the Magic of Ethical Influence – Ep 194

Scott and I speak with Charlene Wheeless, a renowned communications visionary, author, and keynote speaker. She leads her namesake communications and business advisory firm, Charlene Wheeless LLC, and she is the senior advisor for equity and justice at APCO Worldwide, a global advisory, and advocacy communications consultancy.  She has been featured in a variety of media including Chief Executive, Business Insider, PR Week, and others. In her new book “You Are Enough! Reclaiming Your Career and Your Life with Purpose, Passion, and Unapologetic Authenticity,” (May 2021) Charlene shares her courageous story of breaking down stereotypes and barriers while navigating her own path forward  (learn more about Charlene Wheeless below). You’ll gain insights on: How feelings of not  “being enough” can happen to high achieving top leaders along with everyone else in an organization Life lessons that can be applied to anyone facing human struggles in a complex world Three immediately useful ideas for thinking differently to lead in a way that enables you and others to be the “best version of yourselves” regardless of the challenges 

The Keys to “Being Enough” [Episode 193]

We speak with Fotini Iconomopoulos, an award-winning negotiation consultant, keynote speaker, and MBA instructor. She is regularly featured in the media and is the author of the new book "Say Less, Get More — Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to Get What You Want.” (Harper Collins) For the last decade, Fotini has been empowering Fortune 500 executives and their teams to achieve their objectives through her expertise in negotiation strategy, communication, and persuasion. She has been recognized for her achievements and philanthropic work with the Network of Executive Women’s national Inclusion award as well as the Greek America Foundation’s Top 40 under 40 award. You'll gain insights on: When a CEO or C-Suite executive might decide to redefine their negotiation strategy The key to negotiating in high stakes scenarios where people have opposing positions Three immediately useful ideas for negotiating with different types of stakeholders 

Should You Redefine Your Negotiation Strategy? -- Ep 192

We speak with Tendayi Viki, an award-winning thought leader, author, and corporate innovation expert. We discuss insights from his third book, “Pirates In The Navy: How Innovators Drive Transformation.” As Associate Partner at Strategyzer, Tendayi works with companies to develop their internal ecosystems so they can innovate for the future while managing their core business. He has been shortlisted for the Thinkers50 Innovation Award and was named on the Thinkers50 2018 Radar List for emerging management thinkers to watch. He is also a regular contributor at Forbes. You’ll gain insights on: Why continuous innovation in an established company (beyond start-up) is so challenging The myths of leading innovation and how they can decrease value Three immediately useful ideas for CEOs and top leadership to create a greater ROI for innovation 

How CEOs Can Increase the Value of Innovation – Ep 191

Why Top Leadership Needs to Embrace “Holistic Insight”– Ep 189

Find out by listening to Episode 188. Scott and I speak with returning guest Peter R. Gleason, CEO of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) about highlights from their Blue Ribbon Commission report "Fit for the Future."   Peter is a recognized expert in board leadership and corporate governance issues. He serves as a member of NACD's national faculty, is regularly quoted in the national media, and is a frequent presenter on the subjects of corporate governance, executive and director compensation, risk, strategic planning, and board/shareowner relations. He has served as a commissioner on every NACD Blue Ribbon Commission report issued over the past 16 years, including the most recent releases on Fit for the Future: An Urgent Imperative for Board Leadership and Adaptive Governance: Board Oversight of Disruptive Risks.  (read more about Peter Gleason below) You'll gain insights on: The most impactful challenge for boards and management teams in the age of rapidly interacting "Megatrends" The “Recalibration" of expectations and roles between boards and management Three immediately useful ideas for shaping “Future Fit” Board – Management teams 

Is Your Board Fit For The Future? (Episode 188)

 Visit the Show notes page for Episode 187 To thank you for listening to our podcast series for the past 6 years, we have put together a 15-minute episode featuring our responses to the top questions some of you have asked us about game-changing business growth. These include: “Why is ‘game-changing business growth’ an increasing priority?”  “What do you mean by ‘Growth Igniters,’ and what is special about them?”  “What is the major reason that momentum sometimes falls off during transformation for business growth” 

It’s our anniversary! Answering your questions [Episode 187]

 View this Episode's Show Notes Scott and I were shocked and saddened by the news that a recent guest on Growth Igniters® Radio, Dr. Gail Hayes, unexpectedly passed away after a brief illness. She was a Race Relations Consultant, Speaker, award-winning book author, and media personality. (see bio below). To honor Dr. Gail’s memory, we are revisiting the entire conversation we had with her in the Fall of 2020. We discussed the compelling business case for building bridges to promote racial equity in the constantly shifting environment, why we need more than good intentions to overcome system racism, and immediately actionable ideas for working together on problem-solving. Resources for This Episode Find out more about Dr. Gail’s online training program, “Eyes Wide Open: Unconscious Bias in the workplace for Managers“ Watch Dr. Gail’s first video in the Series “Five Things You Should Not Say To a Black Person“ Watch more videos on the “Dr. Gail TV” YouTube channel Read the Fast Company article about how Joy Buolamwini’s research helped persuade Amazon, IBM, and Microsoft to put a hold on facial recognition technology Listen to Growth Igniters Radio Episode 175, “It’s Time to Face the Elephant In The Room — Again“ 

Remembering Dr. Gail Hayes, Race Relations Advocate [Episode 186]

 Three strategic leadership podcasts for navigating through ambiguity Listen to Episode 184. Even if you’ve heard them before, you’ll gain new value when you revisit the three Growth Igniters® Radio episodes highlighted below. Taken together, they create a compelling series of calls for strategic leadership to create more opportunities in 2021. You’ll find out more about: The top leadership challenges that CEOs will face in 2021: Best-selling business author Adam Bryant shares insights from his newest soon-to-be-published book The CEO Test (Harvard Business Review Press, 2021) The key to creating more “silver linings”:  Scott and I  interview award-winning CEO Shari Spiro of Ad Magic Games and Breaking Games What mentorship will look like in 2021: Futurist and award-winning business author and radio host Jim Blasingame shares what mentorship looks like in a profoundly changing world * PC download: Right Click, then select “Save file as” * Mac download: Control-Click, then select “Save link as” About Us More About Pam Harper Pamela S. Harper is Founding Partner and CEO of Business Advancement Inc. (BAI), a strategic growth advisory firm based in Glen Rock, NJ. She is a global expert known for helping visionary CEOs, C-Suite executives, and Boards of successful companies cut to the heart of high-stakes strategy and organizational dynamics issues to dramatically accelerate game-changing growth. Pam has been quoted in, featured in, or written articles for prominent business media including Business Week, Investor’s Business Daily, Chiefexecutive.net, CEO.com, and other major media. Her critically acclaimed book, Preventing Strategic Gridlock, has been used as a text in universities worldwide. More About Scott Harper D. Scott Harper, Ph.D. is Sr. Partner with Business Advancement Inc. Throughout his career, Scott has devoted himself to understanding why things work the way they do, and how to apply those insights to create new value. Scott helps clients reframe their innovation challenges so they can recognize new options, take full advantage of unexpected opportunities, create faster and more powerful decisions, and dramatically increase ROI. Scott joined BAI after an award-winning corporate career leading innovation teams for beloved brands such as Listerine® and Purell®. He has been published and quoted in prominent business media outlets including Chief Executive Magazine, CEO.com, CEO World Magazine, and the IndUS Business Journal. Resources for This Episode Listen to our featured Growth Igniters Radio episodes: Guest Adam Bryant: What Will Separate Top CEOs from the Rest in a Post Pandemic World? (Episode 179) Pam Harper & Scott Harper, with Guest Shari Spiro: There’s Always More to the Story (Episode 180) Guest Jim Blasingame: Finding the Best Mentors for You in a Profoundly Changing World (Episode 170) Open a Conversation With Us Contact us with your questions and suggestions for Growth Igniters Radio. © 2020, all rights reserved. Growth Igniters® and Growth Igniters Radio with Pam Harper and Scott Harper® are registered service marks of Business Advancement Inc. The post Get a Jump Start on 2021 [Episode 184] appeared first on Business Advancement.

Get a Jump Start on 2021 [Episode 184]

How can you find opportunities in the turbulence created by our disruptive environment?  Find out by listening as we revisit Episode 172. In this Fan Favorite conversation, Scott and I speak with Amy Lee Segami, President and Managing Principal of Segami Studios and Consulting. We explore how understanding the dynamics of turbulence can help youRead More

A Leader’s Guide to Finding the Positive Side of Turbulence [Fan Favorite]

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. 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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