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  • What Could the Transformation of MBA Education Mean for Your Company?

    Listen on-the-go to our conversation with Louis Ruvolo, Director of Graduate Business Programs at Saint Peters University, The Jesuit University of New Jersey. Lou joined St. Peters after a career in corporate leadership, and since 2012, he has been leading the transformation of MBA education at St. Peter’s to meet the changing needs of society […]

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    30 min
  • What Could the Transformation of MBA Education Mean for Your Company? [Episode 34]

    Listen on-the-go to our conversation with Louis Ruvolo, Director of Graduate Business Programs at Saint Peters University, The Jesuit University of New Jersey. Lou joined St. Peters after a career in corporate leadership, and since 2012, he has been leading the transformation of St. Peter’s MBA education to meet the changing needs of society and business, as well as the diverse student population in a smaller university.
    We discuss:

    * Why a growing number of universities of all sizes are transforming their MBA programs
    * How Saint Peters University is transforming their MBA education to increase value for businesses
    * What it takes to foster a business environment that attracts and retains top MBA talent




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    About Louis Ruvolo
    Louis “Lou” Ruvolo is Director of Graduate Business Programs at Saint Peters University, The Jesuit University of New Jersey. Lou joined St. Peters after a career in corporate leadership, and since 2012, he has been leading the transformation of St. Peter’s MBA education to meet the changing needs of society and business, as well as the diverse student population in a smaller university. Read More about Lou Ruvolo

    Resources for This Episode
    Read about St. Peters’ Graduate Business Programs

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    30 min
  • Growth_Igniters_Radio_-_Episode_030_-_What_CEOs_Need_to_Know_About_Becoming_a_Book_Author.mp3
    What should you consider before writing a book?

    Download and listen to our conversation on this issue with Ken Lizotte, Chief Imaginative Officer of Emerson Consulting Group Inc. Ken and his team focus on helping their clients create a distinctive presence through thought leadership, including publishing books.

    Ken is the author of five books, including The Experts Edge: Become the Go-To Authority That People Turn to Every Time. He’s been interviewed by media including The Wall Street Journal, Fortune magazine, Financial Times, Investors Business Daily, and National Public Radio.

    We discuss:

    • How to decide whether or not to write a book
    • Should you go through a commercial publisher or should you self publish?
    • Three critical steps to get started on your publishing journey
    • 30 min
    • Growth_Igniters_Radio_-_Episode_032_-_Keeping_Your_Values_Relevant_During_Transformation.mp3
      How well do your company's stated values match what is actually happening?

      Even though they can be difficult to see, disconnects  between stated values and what really happens on a daily basis inevitably occur as companies transform and grow. Download and listen to Episode 32, as we discuss what you can do to identify and address these gaps as soon as possible.

      We discuss:

      • Detecting signs that the real company values have transformed
      • Deciding whether written values statements need to change
      • Immediately actionable steps you can take to keep values relevant over the long term
      • 28 min
      • Growth_Igniters_Radio_-_Episode_033_-_The_Art_of_Fusing_Technology_and_Business_for_Growth.mp3

        Download and listen to our conversation about using IT as a transformative strategic asset with Tim Hebert, CEO of award-winning Atrion, a “top 1% organization” with a proven track record for helping clients fuse IT with their businesses. Under Tim's leadership over the past 20 years, Atrion has earned numerous industry awards, including:  Best Place to Work, Business Excellence Award Winner, and Inc. 5000 Company.

        Tim is also a published thought leader who regularly blogs for IDG Enterprise, the leading enterprise technology media company composed of CIO, Computerworld, CSO, DEMO, InfoWorld, ITworld and Network World.

        We discuss:

        • How IT can transform business models to creatively respond to emerging market needs
        • What it takes to foster a truly strategic IT organization capable of delivering breakthrough value
        • Three essential questions for maximizing IT expenditures to grow and transform a business
        • 30 min
        • The Art of Fusing Technology and Business for Growth

          Beyond “Uberizing” — could your company use IT in new ways to stay ahead of the competition? Listen on-the-go to our conversation with Tim Hebert, CEO of award-winning Atrion, about using IT as a transformative strategic asset. Atrion is a “top 1% organization” with a proven track record for helping clients fuse IT with their businesses. Under […]

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          30 min
        • The Art of Fusing Technology and Business for Growth [Episode 33]

          Beyond “Uberizing” — could your company use IT in new ways to stay ahead of the competition?
          Listen on-the-go to our conversation with Tim Hebert, CEO of award-winning Atrion, about using IT as a transformative strategic asset. Atrion is a “top 1% organization” with a proven track record for helping clients fuse IT with their businesses. Under Tim’s leadership over the past 20 years, Atrion has earned numerous industry awards, including: Best Place to Work, Business Excellence Award Winner, and Inc. 5000 Company.
          Tim is also a published thought leader who regularly blogs for IDG Enterprise, the leading enterprise technology media company composed of CIO, Computerworld, CSO, DEMO, InfoWorld, ITworld and Network World.
          We discuss:

          * How IT can transform business models to creatively respond to emerging market needs
          * What it takes to foster a truly strategic IT organization capable of delivering breakthrough value
          * Three essential questions for maximizing IT expenditures to grow and transform a business




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          About Tim Hebert
          Oscar “Tim” Hebert is CEO, President, Captain, and Superhero at Atrion, a “top 1% organization” with a proven track record for helping clients fuse IT with their businesses. Tim has driven himself and Atrion over the last twenty years to remain on the cutting edge of the IT services industry, and Atrion has earned numerous industry awards, including:  Best Place to Work, Business Excellence Award Winner, and Inc. 5000 Company
          Tim’s passion for people, leadership, and relationships extends beyond leading just Atrion’s family into success and growth. Tim is also is a visionary national speaker with a personal mission to light a fire in the hearts and minds of those around him. He believes that there is more to business than simply “turning a profit” and that every business should be driven by purpose and core values. Tim is also a published thought leader who regularly blogs for IDG Enterprise, the leading enterprise technology media company composed of CIO, Computerworld, CSO, DEMO, InfoWorld, ITworld and Network World. Read More about Tim Hebert

          Resources for This Episode

          * Read Tim Hebert’s Blog
          * Check out Tim’s “The Road to IT Relevance” series at CIO.com


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          Contact us with your questions and suggestions for Growth Igniters Radio.

          © 2015. Growth Igniters and Growth Igniters Radio are service marks of Business Advancement Inc. All rights reserved. Opinions expressed by our guests are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect those of Business Advancement Inc.
          30 min
        • Keeping Your Values Relevant During Transformation and Growth

          How well do your company’s stated values match what is actually happening? Even though they can be difficult to see, disconnects  between stated values and what really happens on a daily basis inevitably occur as companies transform and grow. Download and listen on-the-go as we discuss what you can do to identify and address these gaps as […]

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          28 min
        • Keeping Your Values Relevant During Transformation and Growth [Episode 32]

          How well do your company’s stated values match what is actually happening?
          Even though they can be difficult to see, disconnects  between stated values and what really happens on a daily basis inevitably occur as companies transform and grow. Download and listen on-the-go as we discuss what you can do to identify and address these gaps as soon as possible.
          We discuss:

          * Detecting signs that the real company values have transformed
          * Deciding whether written values statements need to change
          * Immediately actionable steps you can take to keep values relevant over the long term




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          Pamela S. Harper is founding partner and CEO of Business Advancement Inc. She is an internationally recognized expert on business performance, an acclaimed author, and a professional speaker. She is author of the Critically acclaimed book,  Preventing Strategic Gridlock®: Leading Over, Under & Around Organizational Jams to Achieve High Performance Results
           
          D. Scott Harper, Ph.D.,  is Sr. Partner with Business Advancement Inc. He is an internationally recognized innovation expert with a unique ability to blend technical and business insights. With a commitment to innovation, Scott has helped clients overcome “organizational inertia,” enabling them to become faster and more effective, gaining millions in top and bottom line growth.
           

          Resources for This Episode
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          28 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…