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- Leading People Through Times of Major Change — with guest Dr. Leslie Austin
Even when things are going well, major changes can have an unexpectedly strong emotional impact Listen on-the-go to our conversation with returning guest Dr. Leslie Austin about how you can help bring out the best in your organization during big changes. Leslie is an executive coach, organizational consultant, and psychotherapist with the unique expertise of […]
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- Leading People Through Times of Major Change [Episode 31]Even when things are going well, major changes can have an unexpectedly strong emotional impactListen on-the-go to our conversation with returning guest Dr. Leslie Austin, affectionately known as the “Lion Tamer,” about how you can help bring out the best in your organization during big changes. Leslie is an executive coach, organizational consultant, and psychotherapist with the unique expertise of being able to help companies and individual executives live up to their full potential.Leslie appears frequently in international, national and local radio, television and print media and has an extensive list of media credentials. She is currently a regular guest expert on CNN’s Headline News Network, appearing live most often with Nancy Grace.We discuss:* How to minimize the the spread of rumors and misinformation* When and how a CEO should approach emotionally distressed individuals and groups* Three immediately useful guidelines for leading yourself and others through major change* PC download: Right Click, then select “Save file as”* Mac download: Control-Click, then select “Save link as”Read the Episode 31 TranscriptFor your convenience, we’ve transcribed this conversation, with minor edits for written clarity. Read the transcript.About Dr. Leslie AustinKnown to her clients affectionately as “The Lion Tamer,” Dr. Leslie Austin is an executive coach, organizational consultant and psychotherapist with the unique expertise of being able to help companies and individual executives live up to their full potential, working with individuals and teams to effect long-lasting changes in behavior and effectiveness, and communications styles and strategies. She specializes in helping her clients learn to think and behave strategically and ethically while negotiating the often-challenging corporate politics and personalities which dominate their work lives. Her client list includes individuals, small companies, and Fortune 100 companies. Read More about Dr. Leslie AustinResources for This Episode* Listen to our Episode 4 interview with Leslie Austin: “Leading Difficult Star Performers“Open a Conversation With UsContact 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
- What CEOs Need to Know About Becoming a Book Author
What should you consider before writing a book? Listen on-the-go 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 […]
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30 min - What CEOs Need to Know About Becoming a Book Author [Episode 30]What should you consider before writing a book?Listen on-the-go 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* PC download: Right Click, then select “Save file as”* Mac download: Control-Click, then select “Save link as”Read the Episode 30 TranscriptFor your convenience, we’ve transcribed this conversation, with minor edits for written clarity. Read the transcript.About Ken LizotteKen Lizotte is Chief Imaginative Officer of Emerson Consulting Group Incorporated. Ken and his team focus on helping their clients create a distinctive presence through thought leadership, including publishing books.A thoughtleader in his own right, Ken is the author of five books, including The Exerts Edge: Become the Go-To Authority That People Turn to Every Time. He has been interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, Fortune Magazine, Newsweek, Financial Times, Investors’ Business Daily, National Public Radio, CBS-TV, Writer’s Digest Magazine, The Boston Globe, to name just a few. He has published hundreds of articles including blogs and columns for the American Management Association and Boston Magazine. He’s also a co-founder of the National Writers Union. Read more about Ken LizotteResources for This Episode* Read about Ken’s book, The Exerts Edge: Become the Go-To Authority That People Turn to Every TimeOpen a Conversation With UsContact 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
- Dispelling Myths About Employee Engagement
What does it take for employees to become fully engaged? Listen on-the-go to our conversation with writer and speaker John Guaspari, an expert on employee engagement. John is the author of seven books, including his latest, Otherwise Engaged: How Leaders Can Get a Firmer Grip on Employee Engagement and Other Key Intangibles. Even when employees believe in […]
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30 min - Dispelling Myths About Employee Engagement [Episode 29]What does it take for employees to become fully engaged?Listen on-the-go to our conversation with writer and speaker John Guaspari, an expert on employee engagement. John is the author of seven books, including his latest, Otherwise Engaged: How Leaders Can Get a Firmer Grip on Employee Engagement and Other Key Intangibles.Even when employees believe in a company’s mission and purpose in the world, it takes more for them to become fully engaged and productive.We discuss:* The myths and realities of employee engagement* How to align on the “intangibles” that can make or break employee engagement* Three actionable steps toward increasing employee engagement and business outcomes* PC download: Right Click, then select “Save file as”* Mac download: Control-Click, then select “Save link as”Read the Episode 29 TranscriptFor your convenience, we’ve transcribed this conversation, with minor edits for written clarity. Read the transcript.About John GuaspariJohn Guaspari is an influential speaker and author of seven books on employee engagement, quality, and corporate culture, including his latest, Otherwise Engaged: How Leaders Can Get a Firmer Grip on Employee Engagement and Other Key Intangibles. His writing credits also include seven training videos as well as hundreds of articles and columns for a broad range of business media, including CEO.com, HR Executive, and AMA Playbook.Over the years, John has gained an enviable reputation for his ability to unravel complex subject matter and communicate it in the kind of accessible and engaging way that leads to real learning. Said another way, he knows how to be engaging about engagement. He has consulted with clients in scores of industries and has delivered over a thousand engagement-related presentations, seminars, and workshops for public and client-specific audiences alike.Long before entering the world of consulting, John began his professional career as an aerospace engineer, after which he went on to hold senior management positions in such widely varying functions as marketing, sales support, customer support, quality, organizational effectiveness, and leadership development.Read more about John GuaspariResources for This Episode* Read more about John’s book, Otherwise Engaged.* Read John’s blogOpen a Conversation With UsContact 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
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- Why CEOs Need To Be Engaged In Cybersecurity
What must you do to maximize your company’s cybersecurity? Listen on-the-go as we discuss the CEO’s role in mitigating cyber-attacks with Mahesh Muchhala, Founder and Chair of Datamotion Inc. Since 1999, Datamotion has provided secure data delivery technology (such as email and forms encryption), and has enabled organizations of all sizes to reduce the cost and complexity […]
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29 min - Why CEOs Need To Be Engaged In Cybersecurity [Episode 28]What must you do to maximize your company’s cybersecurity?Listen on-the-go as we discuss the CEO’s role in mitigating cyber-attacks with Mahesh Muchhala, Founder and Chair of Datamotion Inc.Since 1999, Datamotion has provided secure data delivery technology (such as email and forms encryption), and has enabled organizations of all sizes to reduce the cost and complexity of delivering electronic information to employees, customers and partners in a secure and compliant way. an award-winning provider of information security services to millions of users worldwide in companies of every size.We discuss:* Common misconceptions about cybersecurity* The critical role of the CEO, C-Suite, and Board in maximizing cybersecurity* Three critical steps to reduce the risk of hackers, data-thieves and other cyber-threats* PC download: Right Click, then select “Save file as”* Mac download: Control-Click, then select “Save link as”Read the Episode 28 TranscriptFor your convenience, we’ve transcribed this conversation, with minor edits for written clarity. Read the transcript.About Mahesh MucchalaMahesh Muchhala is Founder and Chairman of award winning, Datamotion Inc. Since 1999, Datamotion has provided secure data delivery technology (such as email and forms encryption), and has enabled organizations of all sizes to reduce the cost and complexity of delivering electronic information to employees, customers and partners in a secure and compliant way. Millions of users worldwide rely on DataMotion to improve operational efficiencies and reduce costs, while mitigating security and compliance riskMahesh has been a serial entrepreneur since 1975 and in addition to his role at DataMotion, he is an active angel investor. He is actively involved in professional organizations, including The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) NJ, where we met initially. He’s been a member of the New Jersey Technology Council since its inception, and is a member of a number of angel investor networks.Read more about Mahesh MuchhalaResources for This Episode* NACD Cyber-Risk Oversight Handbook (Complimentary Resource from the National Association of Corporate Directors)* Datamotion Webcast: The Case for Email EncryptionOpen a Conversation With UsContact 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.29 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…
Harper and Scott Harper have explored the ideas, leadership choices, and human dynamics that shape the future of business. Over hundreds of episodes, they have shared their original perspectives and engaged in conversations with innovative CEOs, bestselling authors, and influential thinkers. Growth Igniters® Radio received the 2026 Thinkers360 Podcast of the Year Award. It has also been recognized by the PopCon Podcast Awards and ranks in the top 5% of podcasts worldwide according to Listen Notes. New episodes are released weekly. Full-length video editions are also available on YouTube.