Dr. Angela Jackson, CEO of Future Forward Strategies and author of "Win Win Workplace," on the importance of centering employee voices, aligning business success with employee well-being, and building diversity, equity and inclusion into pathways to advancement. The Harvard lecturer who advises organizations on innovation and human capital strategies has been featured in Forbes Wall Street Journal, BBC and the Economist, and argues that companies with strong employee engagement have higher share prices and revenue. Those that invest in talent internally and adapt to new generational workforce expectations, she says, are those with the Win:Win mindset. #business #leadership #innovation
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How to Grow People in Business
Nick Colucci, former chief operating officer of Publicis North America on his 40-year career in healthcare advertising and recent induction into the Hall of Fame. Having built Publicis Health into the industry's largest health focused agency network as CEO and chairman, Nick shares the top three take outs of his extraordinary career: the importance of self-management over time-management; the significance of feedback as a gift; and the impact of being a multiplier rather than a divider in leadership. His approach to mentoring focusses on the value of discipline and feedback on personal and professional growth. When we grow people around us, he argues, we grow their skills, we grow teams, we grow companies and we grow business.#Grow #Business #Upskill
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The new leadership operating frequency
Digital pioneer and innovator Leslie Laredo, president of Laredo Group and the Academy of Digital Media, and Deborah Burns, award-winning author of "Authorize IT!: Think Like a Writer to Win, brand storyteller, and business strategist, share their thoughts on why leadership must be redefined -- and how to it. They discuss their beliefs, stressing that traditional models of leadership need to evolve to emphasize neutrality, belief, and integrity, which are the principles of their Theta Leadership program. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to redefine leadership, expand awareness, and multiply impact in a rapidly shifting landscape.#Leadership #NewBusiness #ThetaLeadership
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How to Leap in the Age of Disruption
Steve Dennis, strategic growth consultant and author on risk taking in leadership strategy. His books "Remarkable Retail" and "Leaders Leap," call for companies to adapt quickly to disruption. They stress the importance of being ‘remarkable’, avoiding mediocrity, and taking bold, transformative actions to stay relevant. Explaining the key principles of leadership he describes in his latest book, he says that leaders must embrace change, foster a culture of experimentation, and pay attention to opposing points of view from a more diverse workforce.#BusinessStrategy #Leadership #Disruption
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ROI+Storytelling: The Sum of Success
Vikram Sharma, Operating Partner at S2G Investments on the massive opportunities of new technology for digitization and legacy industries. The former division president of Information Resources, or IRI, and former CEO of Shop Local says that 80% of US GDP comes from low-digitized industries, presenting significant opportunities for innovation. An extraordinary combination of businessman, strategist and technologist, he argues that technology, while it might be scary, is coming to enable us. He says that in both the real world and the investment world, it’s important to marry math and meaning, and that ROI with storytelling can inspire and drive transformation.#Business #Innovation #Technology
"What Next?" explores the evolving landscape of business, leadership, advertising, and the future of work. Hosted by Rishad Tobaccowala, the podcast dives into how globalization, technology, and demographic shifts reshape how we create, consume, and communicate. Rishad Tobaccowala engages with CEOs, creative leaders, and visionaries to discuss innovative strategies, technology’s impact on media, and leadership challenges in the future of work. Hear unique insights from academics, futurists, and media innovators on navigating today’s business world.
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