Evolving Industry

A good leader knows to look outside their industry for insights and inspiration…

And that’s a whole lot easier when the content is fascinating.

Today’s guest Toby Harnden, Author of First Casualty, has a story that goes well beyond fascinating — it’s positively gripping.

Toby joins the show to share insights from the CIA team he profiles in the book, and more from how he got the story.

Join us as we discuss:

• The fascinating post-9/11 CIA mission Toby chronicles in the book

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The Silicon Valley playbook has been thrown endlessly at many of the world’s toughest problems…

And it almost always fails. Why?

It’s because those hurling the book around usually don’t even understand the game they are playing.

So says Evan Burfield, CEO at Helm, who believes that the tools for playing the game are out there — but they’ll only work once the rules are clear. He joins the show to discuss how Helm is making it easier for the players through the idea of Power Maps.

Join us as we discuss:

• Why a good idea isn’t enough by itself

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Never underestimate the power of a strong internal communications function.

When the pandemic hit, some companies found themselves at a severe disadvantage without it.

But even if you already have an internal communications function, are you getting the most out of it?

To make sure you are, Alison Drakeford, Director of Internal Communications at Foundation Medicine, joins the show to share her top tips for optimizing your internal comms.

Join us as we discuss:

• Why internal comms helps shape a company’s culture

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Business leaders need to think like scientists.

They need the courage to adapt their ideas in the face of new evidence.

Because if they don’t…

Well, just ask Blockbuster where that road leads.

Today, I’m joined by the legendary internet pioneer Vint Cerf, VP and Chief Internet Evangelist at Google, whose valuable insights on the intersection between science and business are something every business leader needs to hear.

Join us as we discuss:

• The (deliberate) role flexibility played in the internet’s evolution

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Innovation labs can get a rep as an insular hangout for moonshot goofballs, an expensive office with a whole bunch of wacky furniture off in the corner somewhere — an unfulfilled promise.

That’s why it’s crucial to craft your innovative initiative from the inside out and build a human-centered, embedded lab that will empower your employees and generate a homegrown army of SMEs.

My guests today are revolutionary thinkers, teachers, and iconoclasts:

• Karen Tilstra, Ph.D., the Founder and President of Creativity Effect, a visiting professor at AdventHealth University and Rollins College, and the Executive Fellow for Innovation at the University of Santa Clara.

Join us as we dive into:

• Manifesting highly engaged employees and frontline workers through participation and ownership of innovation

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When you put a group of professionals together in a safe environment, each with a different specialty, you not only get a rich conversation but one that no one can monopolize.

And if some of those professionals are digital natives with a chip on their shoulder, it’s all the more important.

My guest today, Coach Kathy Kemper, CEO and Founder at Institute for Education, discusses creating safe environments to bring digital natives and non-natives together in an effort to facilitate value through the conversations.

Join us as we discuss:

• Creating safe environments so relationships can form

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It’s never too late for digital transformation — even after 1700 years.

Don’t believe me?

Just ask Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick…

Yes, that’s right — today we’re speaking with Santa Claus, Founder and CEO at North Pole, about how he’s revolutionizing his workshop and delivering a bespoke Christmas experience to everyone fortunate enough to make his Nice List.

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Change is constant. Especially in tech.

Especially over the last 18 months.

While transformation is challenging, businesses have to adapt (and fast) if they want to survive.

My guest today, Chris Perrotti, VP of Digital Workplace at LogMeIn, was in the trenches for the mind-bogglingly complicated merger with Citrix, and then became a general in the remote work revolution.

Join us as we discuss:

• Staying focused amidst massive changes

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About: LogMeIn, makers of category-defining products, such as GoToConnect, GoToMeeting, LastPass, Rescue, LogMeIn Central, and more, unlock the potential of the modern workforce by making it possible for millions of people and businesses around the globe to do their best work simply and securely—on any device, from any location and at any time. Founded in 2003, they are a pioneer in remote work technology and a driving force behind today’s work-from-anywhere movement, LogMeIn has become one of the world’s largest SaaS companies with over 3,500 employees, and tens of millions of active users worldwide who use its software as an essential part of their daily lives. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional locations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and thousands of home offices around the globe.

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For most companies, transforming their digital presence is hard.

So, digital growth when you have 400+ brands in your portfolio may seem impossible…

But you can not only pull it off, it can be a resounding success — as long as you master the art of prioritization.

Today’s guest, Jeanine Sipp, is part of a team that did just that. As Director of Digital Experience & Marketing at Sazerac, they were responsible for revitalizing their approach to digital.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why prioritization is the key to any transformation with such a large portfolio of brands

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You keep running out and buying more software to solve your problems… then more software to solve the new problems you’ve created. 

New problems; new software. Sound familiar?

We call it Death by a Thousand Band-aids — and it’s time we put an end to it.

That’s why here at Intevity, we’re excited to announce a new show, C-Suite Blueprint, helping you avoid the pitfalls of digital transformation and make technology work for you.

In this trailer episode, Producer Jay Alford interviews your host, George Jagodzinski Managing Partner at Intevity .

Join George and Jay to learn more about:

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