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If the challenges of 2020 have taught us anything, it has certainly taught us the importance of being adaptable. There are times we experience unexpected unpleasant situations in life. Being adaptable ensures you stay afloat when adversities of life try to sink you down. Today's guest is Jason Feifer, Editor-in-chief at Entrepreneur Magazine and Author of Build for Tomorrow: An Action Plan for Embracing Change, Adapting Fast, and Future-Proofing Your Career. Build for Tomorrow is designed to accelerate that process—to help you lessen your panic, adapt faster, define the new normal, and thrive going forward. And it arrives as we all, in some way, have felt a shift in our lives. In this episode, Jason talks about being adaptable and embracing change. He also talks about how running experiments are part of the process for growth. Disocover how to use the power of change and being adaptable to your advantage.

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Leadership and innovation are a combination of leadership styles that influence employees to produce creative ideas, products, and services. It is also about figuring out how to add value to an organization and, like with most practices, reaching mastery of leadership and innovation starts within the person herself- or himself. It is the ability to inspire productive action in yourself and empower others during times of creation, invention, uncertainty, and risk. Today's guest is Mauro Porcini, Chief design officer at PepsiCo and Author of The Human Side of Innovation: The Power of People in Love with People. He is responsible for leading innovation by design across PepsiCo's food and beverage portfolio, extending from physical to virtual expressions of the brands. PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Their product portfolio includes enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands. In this episode, Mauro talks about leadership and innovation. He also talks about the human side of innovation and making people dream with you. Learn how having a human-centered culture in a workplace makes everything extraordinary.

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Leaders all across the world would agree that leadership is everything. It determines where the organization will go, what will be achieved, how it will be done, and when it will be done. Leadership is everything. Today's guest is Quinton and Terran Lewis, Founders, and CEO at Herb'N Eden. Inc Magazine ranked his company #125 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. Herb'N Eden is a Georgia-based natural soap and body care company that creates products made exclusively from plants. Their mission is to develop holistic bath and body products that help maintain skin health with products made from botanical ingredients and essential oils. They strive to empower others with an alternative to the harsh chemicals found in today's market. In this episode, Quinton and Terran talk about how leadership is everything and how it became a key factor in their growth as a company. They also talk about handling difficult conversations and the challenges they had to overcome throughout this journey. Discover the importance of prioritizing customer communication can benefit your business.

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Companies have found a way to create engaged employees who have a clear view of the company's future goals by transitioning to a results-driven culture that rewards employees' achievements. The foundation of a results-driven culture is built upon effective communication between managers and employees and the aligning of a company's mission and values. Today's guest is Enrique Alvarez, Managing Director at Vector Global Logistics. Inc Magazine ranked his company #1775 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. Vector Global Logistics is a Georgia-based logistics firm providing logistics and shipping services, with expertise in nonprofit organizations and complex regions. In this episode, Enrique talks about creating a results-driven culture and hiring based on values and culture alignment from the beginning. He also talks about leadership and how giving the people the freedom contributed to the success of their company. Take away any one of these 3 simple parts and see if it's something that you may want to align your organization with.

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Passion makes a difference and if you want to have a passionate, inspired workforce, it begins with you: the leader. Leading passionate people also requires passion. Passionate leaders motivate and inspire their people to be the best they can be and put as much of their best self, as they can into achieving their goals. Today's guest is Shawn Lankton, Founder, and CEO at CoreView. Inc Magazine ranked his company #1388 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. CoreView is a software platform helping IT teams manage oversight of their Microsoft 365 environment by providing management solutions. In this episode, Shawn talks about leading passionate people and why it's such a critical factor in the company's growth. He also talks about how as a leader, you have to want to do the actual work and figure out where every employee's passion lies. Motivating team members to act toward achieving a shared goal and leading passionate people to help them realize their highest potential. Discover how sharing stories with team members about the impact you have on the customers and the value of the services you all give can make a difference and serve as an inspiration to others.

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Leadership and innovation are much more than just inventing new creations. It is about figuring out how to add value to an organization and, like with most practices, reaching mastery of leadership and innovation starts within the person herself- or himself. It is the ability to inspire productive action in yourself and empower others during times of creation, invention, uncertainty, and risk. Today's guest is Erik Huberman, Founder, and CEO at Hawke Media. Inc Magazine ranked his company #3503 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. Hawke Media is a digital marketing agency creating custom performance-driven solutions for businesses, helping them to launch, scale, and invigorate their brand. In this episode, Erik talks about the ups and downs of leadership and innovation. He also talks about fault starts, and how it became a part of his journey. Learn how challenging and empowering your employees is an essential condition to keep them engaged, motivated, and interested in your company.

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Company values play a crucial part in how the company is shaped and grows. It is vital to start using your values in the early stages of building your company and consider them in your hiring strategy. When employees find their organizational values aligned with principles and values, this environment helps them connect deeply. Today's guest is Nehal Kaiser, Founder, and CEO of Blue Hammer Roofing. Inc Magazine ranked his company #17 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. Blue Hammer Roofing are expert in hail, wind, tornado, and storm-based roof repairs and replacements with millions of dollars in repairs performed every year. They are dedicated to providing an excellent customer experience while protecting your home with high-quality roofing that lasts for a long time. In this episode, Kaiser talks about using your values to create growth and how to align people around it. He also talks about how values are designed for difficult times. Discover how using your values help people remember what makes the company special, and what the team stands for.

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Creating a culture of integrity is something every leader should strive to build. Integrity matters, and creating a culture of integrity takes a lot of intention, thought, and commitment to doing the right thing. If the organization has a culture of integrity, employees are proactive when they don't understand their responsibilities and are accountable for their results. As a result, the business thrives. Today's guest is Adwait Joshi, Founder, and CEO at DataSeers. Inc Magazine ranked his company #1503 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. DataSeers is a financial technology company helping other fin-tech companies and banks solve operational issues related to onboarding, reconciliation, compliance, fraud, and business. In this episode, Adwait talks about what it takes to create a culture of integrity. He also talks about leading by example and how it always starts with you. Learn how to give employees the balance they need, make a difference, and can contribute to lasting growth.

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Business leaders are aware of how important it is to have an adaptable culture to survive. We all wish our employees were ever-evolving, adaptable, willing to be a little bit flexible, and looking for innovation. To embrace and seek out changes instead of resisting them. If you have all these, you have an adaptable culture. Today's guest is Sam Kolbert-Hyle, Founder, and CEO at Brandlive. Inc Magazine ranked his company #2167 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. Brandlive is shaping the Future of Work through meetings that are more fun, more engaging, more interactive, and, well, more like television. They provide streaming tools and audience platforms designed to make remote work and meetings more fun and engaging. In this episode, Sam talks about creating a space for employees to have an adaptable culture and how to use video to engage people. He also talks about the importance of having a point of view and knowing what you stand for. Discover how he quickly and effectively created an adaptable culture and its impact on leaders and their organizations.

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This comes as no surprise how culture is everything across an organization. It affects all aspects of business, from protocols to decision-making, managing employees, and projects. When workplace culture aligns with your employees, they are more likely to feel more comfortable, supported, and valued. Today's guest is Darrin Jahnel, Founder, and CEO at Jahnel Group. Inc Magazine ranked his company #2701 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. Jahnel Group brings over a decade of web development experience with a great eye for design and an impressive set of technical skills. They offer a suite of client services, from design and ideation through design, development, QA, analytics, and more. They work hard to stay on the cutting edge of the industry and make their customers happy. In this episode, Darrin shares how culture is everything and how it's a fundamental aspect of their growth rate. He also talks about creating extraordinary experiences and creating a place where employees wouldn't want to leave. Learn about why having the right people and leadership makes a big difference in the organizational culture.

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