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Growth Igniters® Radio episodes

  • How to Spot Major Changes in Business Before They Happen [Fan Favorite]

     Even in the midst of ambiguity, it is possible  to “see around corners” 
    Find out more by listening to fan-favorite Episode 168. Scott and I speak with Professor Rita Gunther McGrath, a world-renowned thought leader and a professor at Columbia Business School, where she directs the popular Leading Strategic Growth and Change program. She is widely recognized as a premier expert on leading innovation and growth during times of uncertainty.
    She is also the author of many scholarly articles and best-selling books, the latest of which is Seeing Around Corners: How to Spot Inflection Points in Business Before They Happen. (read more below about Dr. Rita Gunther McGrath).
    You’ll gain insights on:

    * Why 10X shifts in the business landscape (known as inflection points) can seem sudden but are not
    * The key to distinguishing between real signals of a disruptive inflection point and “noise”
    * Three immediately useful ideas your leadership team can use to see around corners and position your organization and yourself for your next level of success



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    About Rita Gunther McGrath
    Dr. Rita Gunther McGrath a world-renowned thought leader and a professor at Columbia Business School where she directs the popular Leading Strategic Growth and Change program. She is widely recognized as a premier expert on leading innovation and growth during times of uncertainty. In her speeches and consulting, Rita works with Fortune 1,000 companies, helping boards, CEOs, and senior executives act strategically in rapidly changing and volatile environments. She has received the #1 achievement award for strategy from the prestigious Thinkers50 and has been consistently named one of the world’s top ten management thinkers in its bi-annual ranking.
    She is the author of many scholarly articles and best-selling books, the latest of which is Seeing Around Corners: How to Spot Inflection Points in Business Before They Happen. Read more about Dr. Rita Gunther McGrath.

    Resources for This Episode

    * Learn more about Rita’s Book, Seeing Around Corners, including a 1-minute trailer video
    * Listen to additional episodes about visionary Leadership

    * Growth Igniters Radio Episode 152: The New Keys for Leadership Success in a Disruptive World
    * Growth Igniters Radio Episode 155: How To Gain Real Commitment To Your Vision
    * Growth Igniters Radio Episode 135:
    32 min
  • C-Suite Politics in the age of Zoom

    How does a virtual C-Suite impact key alliances and critical decisions? Find out by listening on-the-go to Episode 183.  Scott and I speak with Nancy Halpern, Founder of the firm Political IQ. She is a nationally recognized leadership consultant who diagnoses political dysfunction in organizations. She leverages her thought leadership and intellectual capital from over twenty […]

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    34 min
  • Aim High: Chart Your Course and Find Success as a Leader

    Leadership lessons from the 23rd Secretary of the U.S. Air Force  In this Fan Favorite podcast, 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 […]

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    37 min
  • How Top Leadership Can Build Bridges to Promote Racial Equity

    Beyond ethics, what is the compelling business case for promoting racial equity?  Find out by listening on-the-go to Episode 182.  Scott and I speak with Dr. Gail Hayes, a Race Relations Consultant, Speaker, award-winning book author and media personality who is internationally recognized as a communicator who ignites the atmosphere with contagious enthusiasm and a […]

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    33 min
  • The Pressure Is Rising — The Keys To Beating C-Suite Burnout

    How do you stay balanced under conditions of constant crises and extreme ambiguity?   Find out by listening on-the-go to Episode 181.  Scott and I discuss the difference between leading through “ordinary crises” and the avalanche of major crises happening in today’s environment. We also discuss why the ability to beat burnout in the C-Suite has […]

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    31 min
  • There’s Always More to the Story

    In the middle of a crisis, what is most important to keep in mind? Find out by listening- on-the-go to Episode 180. In this episode, Scott and I share our own experience of Tropical Storm Isaias (we’re OK), and the reminder of an essential principle we keep actively in mind when the stakes are high […]

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    19 min
  • What Will Separate Top CEOs From The Rest in a Post-Pandemic World? — with guest Adam Bryant

     What are the 3 greatest leadership challenges CEOs face in the years ahead? Find out by listening to Episode 179. Scott and I speak with Adam Bryant, Managing Director of Merryck & Co. He joined them in 2017 after a 30-year career in journalism, including 18 years at The New York Times. In addition to his […]

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    38 min

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Growth Igniters® Radio is the award-winning executive leadership podcast for CEOs, C-suite teams, and board directors who are reimagining leadership for transformational growth. Since 2015, hosts Pam…