In this Quick Take episode, we discuss how leadership credibility has evolved over time and share immediately useful ideas to boost your credibility in high-stakes situations. As you lead for bold, transformational growth, your priorities may include (but are not limited to) expanding into new markets, M&A, or partnering with other companies for business innovation. […]

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No matter what we may wish for, the constant storm of uncertainty we’re all living with keeps rising. What can you do to lead for growth in this environment? It all starts with how you look at your situation. The same uncertainty and complexity that challenge us can also contain hidden opportunities for creating new […]

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In this Quick Take, we discuss what CEOs can do to bridge the “Crisis of Trust” that was described in the 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer report. We took special note of one particular finding from the survey: “73% of people think that CEOs are obligated to help bridge divides and facilitate trust building between individuals […]

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In a business environment where the rules keep changing, consider this question. How could changing your frame change your future? The real challenge isn’t just leading through the chaos; it’s shifting how you look at the chaos. Changing your shared frame of reference about a situation can literally change how you think, feel, and act […]

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We’re proud and excited to announce that with this episode (#400), we’re celebrating another milestone. We’ve entered our twelfth year of Growth Igniters® Radio! Listen to this Quick Take to find out what we’ve learned and what’s next. While there are more podcasts than ever, it’s still rare to keep podcasting over the long-term. According […]

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In these turbulent times, many workplaces are more emotionally charged than ever. The common leadership wisdom is to focus people on “the work” of  strategy and execution and hope that everyone ignores the tensions. However, this seldom happens on its own. CEOs and C-Suite leaders can play a critical role in leading people to work […]

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In this Quick Take episode, we dig into one of the biggest challenges of achieving what you really want as you lead your business to build what’s next in the face of uncertainty and complexity. Imagine your leadership team is committing to a bold strategy for transformational growth, but there’s insufficient budget for human resources […]

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In this episode, we speak with guest Tony Martignetti about expanding perspectives without creating chaos. As you’re leading for transformational growth, you know you need a wide range of perspectives to think even bigger. Yet we hear that some leaders are concerned that expanding perspectives could take too much time, and even create chaos. The […]

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In this Quick Take, we discuss the parallels between the unanticipated ripple effects of transformation that can impact a company’s growth and the ripple effects for us that came from Scott’s shoulder surgery Have you ever noticed that major transformations almost always look different in hindsight than they do in foresight? While it’s natural to […]

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Now that New Year celebrations are behind us, it’s time to ask yourself a critical question: “What am I doing to step outside my comfort zone and seize 2026 with even more purpose for my personal and professional growth? After all, it’s a New Year; why not a New You? For inspiration and immediately useful […]

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