Innovative Leadership

The podcast is on the road! Ryan and Steph's first stop is in Whippany, NJ, at Preferred Business Systems. They are joined by Chief Technology Officer Ori Segall to discuss building a new team in an existing business, how EOS has helped company culture, and why retention is so important.

Innovative's Human Resources Manager, Samantha Cataldo, joins the podcast to discuss building the company's HR department, acknowledging mental health in the workplace, and common misconceptions about HR.

Innovative President & CEO Jason Rappaport returns to the show to talk about EOS from a CEO's perspective, why demands don't create results, and where he stands on the artificial intelligence conversation.

President & CEO of the Community Foundation of Washington County, MD, Stacey Crawford, sits down with Ryan and Steph to talk about what makes community foundations unique, what makes her job so rewarding, and why we should invest in the younger generations.

Ryan Stickel and Stephanie Hurd return from their holiday hiatus to discuss what 2024 holds for Innovative and the podcast, how EOS has impacted company meetings, and their takeaways from their recent Rocks/planning session.

Julie Gaver, owner of Julie Gaver Discovery, joins the show to discuss what inspired her to start her business, the importance of a fulfilling personal life, and the Soles of Love program.

President and CEO at United Way of Washington County, MD, Heather Guessford, joins the show to discuss her transition from the corporate to the non-profit world, what's happening in Washington County, and how her team works to manage their mental health.

Our apologies as this episode does contain a slight technical issue. No need to adjust your speakers!

Founder and Managing Partner at MaxLife, LLC, Toni Bowie, joins Ryan and Steph to discuss how her upbringing shaped her, the power of honest, uncomfortable conversations, and why leaders should embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Innovative's Vice President of Finance Rose Fetters joins the show to talk about how her previous experience in the corporate world led her to Innovative, bringing an outsider's perspective to a company, and what leaders should look for when hiring. 

President of Hub Labels, Inc. Thomas Dahbura sits down with Ryan and Steph to talk about work/life balance while growing up in the family business, how his company leverages AI and automation, and the advantages of being a risk-taker in his industry.