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- Contrarian Leadership for a Culture of Success
How can a CEO turn contrarian convictions into business success? Listen on-the-go to our conversation with Colin Day, Founder and CEO of iCIMS, a leader in the talent-acquisition software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry, who has used Contrarian Leadership – a “path less taken” approach to lead his company into the top tier of his industry. Founded in 1999, iCIMS has been receiving numerous recognitions […]
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30 min - Contrarian Leadership for a Culture of Success [Episode 27]How can a CEO turn contrarian convictions into business success?Listen on-the-go to our conversation with Colin Day, Founder and CEO of iCIMS, a leader in the talent-acquisition software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry, who has used a “path less taken” approach to lead his company into the top tier of his industry.Founded in 1999, iCIMS has been receiving numerous recognitions and top awards for customer service, innovation, and growth from prestigious global organizations. Colin Day himself has been twice rated one of the top-five forward-thinking innovators in Fast Company Magazine’s Fast Fifty Readers’ Challenge, and in 2007 was named Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year in the Information Technology Software category.We discuss:* How well-considered contrarianism shaped iCIMS’ point of distinction in a crowded marketplace* The most important aspect of leading a culture that supports a successful contrarian business approach* Three fundamental keys to gaining commitment to a contrarian strategy and culture for success* PC download: Right Click, then select “Save file as”* Mac download: Control-Click, then select “Save link as”Read the Episode 27 TranscriptFor your convenience, we’ve transcribed this conversation, with minor edits for written clarity. Read the transcript.About Colin DayColin Day is President and CEO of iCIMS, a leading company in talent acquisition software-as-a-service, which helps companies gain a competitive edge in recruiting talent. Colin has twice received Human Capital Magazine’s HR Future Leaders Award and has twice been rated one of the top 5 forward-thinking innovators in Fast Company Magazine’s Fast 50 Readers Challenge. In 2007, Colin was named Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year in the Information Technology Software category. In 2008, Colin was recognized as one of the state’s most dynamic business leaders in NJBIZ’s Forty Under 40 award program. In 2009, he was a finalist in the “Green Executive of the Year” category of the NJBIZ Green Leadership Awards and in 2011, he was named a finalist in the Executive of the Year category of the NJBIZ Business of the Year Awards. Read more about Colin DayResources for This Episode* Download the new iCIMS ebook “The New Era of Talent Acquisition“* View the infographic: “Connect with Your Future Workforce“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 of our guests are theirs alone.30 min
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- Three Keys to Staying Aligned During Transformation and Growth
Could your company be out of alignment without anyone knowing it? Find out by listening on-the-go to Episode 26. We focus on why successful companies going through transformation and growth are especially prone toward “hidden” misalignments. Find out what you can do to minimize pain and accelerate gain. We discuss: How some misalignments can go undetected, and the top and […]
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27 min - Three Keys to Staying Aligned During Transformation and Growth [Episode 26]Listen to Episode 26:Could your company be out of alignment without anyone knowing it?Find out by listening on-the-go to Episode 26. We focus on why successful companies going through transformation and growth are especially prone toward “hidden” misalignments. Find out what you can do to minimize pain and accelerate gain.We discuss:* How some misalignments can go undetected, and the top and bottom line impacts* Unraveling the mysteries behind misalignments* Immediately useful ideas for regaining alignment and accelerating successful transformation* PC download: Right Click, then select “Save file as”* Mac download: Control-Click, then select “Save link as”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 ResultsD. 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* Read CEO.com / DOMO report “A 360° View of the CEO“* About Preventing Strategic Gridlock by Pamela S. HarperOpen a Conversation With UsContact us with your questions and suggestions for Growth Igniters Radio.Read the TranscriptFor your convenience, we’ve transcribed this conversation, with minor edits for written clarity. Read the transcript.© 2015. Growth Igniters and Growth Igniters Radio are service marks of Business Advancement Inc. All rights reserved.27 min
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- New Positions in the C-Suite
What do you need to know about the growing trend of expanding the C-Suite? Stay on top of this issue by listening to our conversation with Jane S. Howze, Managing Director and founder of The Alexander Group, a global leader in high-level executive search. She is quoted frequently in major business publications, serves as a columnist for CultureMap and is the author […]
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30 min - New Positions in the C-Suite [Episode 25]Listen to Episode 25:What do you need to know about the growing trend of expanding the C-Suite?Stay on top of this issue by listening to our conversation with Jane S. Howze, Managing Director and founder of The Alexander Group, a global leader in high-level executive search. She is quoted frequently in major business publications, serves as a columnist for CultureMap and is the author of Best Practices for Executive Search Firms for the Inside the Minds book series.We discuss:* The forces driving expansion of the C-Suite through adding new positions* Strategic considerations CEOs and Boards must balance when creating new C-level executive positions* How to become irresistible to top candidates for new C-Suite positions* PC download: Right Click, then select “Save file as”* Mac download: Control-Click, then select “Save link as”Read the Episode 25 TranscriptFor your convenience, we’ve transcribed this conversation, with minor edits for written clarity. Read the transcript.About Jane HowzeJane S. Howze is Managing Director and founder of The Alexander Group, a globally recognized leader in executive search. She has more than 30 years experience in executive search. She has recruited executives worldwide in banking, energy, manufacturing, legal and professional services. She directs board searches for the firm and is actively involved in the firm’s diversity practice. Jane is quoted frequently in major business publications, serves as a columnist for CultureMap and is the author of Best Practices for Executive Search Firms for the Inside the Minds book series. Read more about Jane HowzeResources for This EpisodeRead “New C-Suite Positions: Changing Corporate Landscape or Trend du Jour?” − Blog post by by Jane S. HowzeOpen 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.30 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.