Growth Igniters® Radio

Pam Harper & Scott Harper
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Growth Igniters® Radio

Join global keynote speaker, author, and business leadership advisor Pamela S. (“Pam”) Harper, Founding Partner and CEO of Business Advancement Inc., and her business partner/husband D. Scott (“Scott”) Harper, a global innovation advisor, for thought-provoking conversations with visionary leaders who are changing the face of business. Established in 2015, Growth Igniters® Radio has been named a top business podcast in 2022, 2023, and 2024 by the PopCon Podcast Awards and Thinkers 360 Thought Leaders. Each week, a new show focuses on sparking fresh insights, inspiration, and immediately useful ideas to take you and your organization to new heights of innovation, transformation, and game-changing growth in this rapidly changing world.

  1. Juggling Work-Life Balance at the Holidays – with guest Jen Slaw

    3 DAYS AGO

    Juggling Work-Life Balance at the Holidays – with guest Jen Slaw

    During the holidays, so many of us feel the need to create more work-life balance. Year-end meetings and deadlines are often mixed with holiday parties. And this can be mixed with travel for business and vacation.  The fact is that juggling all of this – even when it’s for enjoyment- – can feel like extra pressure for even the most organized leaders. What’s the key to juggling often-competing priorities, especially when the issues are both business and personal? In this “Holiday Classic” episode, we share a timely conversation from 2015 with guest Jen Slaw.  Jen is a former structural engineer and world record holding expert juggler. She won the International Jugglers’ Association’s Award for creativity, and has been called an “expert juggler” by The New York Times. Jen shares her approach to maintaining flexibility and adjusting to the changing demands of our work and personal lives. Not only does she describe her “B.A.L.L” formula for increasing work-life balance in any season; you can actually hear her juggling during our conversation! As a speaker and educator, Jen engages audiences in learning how to be more balanced, productive problem solvers, and agents of positive change. She’s shared her mix of juggling and inspiration on ABC News, Huffington Post Live, The Food Network, The Today Show, and on Off Broadway and TEDx Stages.  She’s also the executive director of Juggling Life Incorporated. Their mission is to engage, inspire, and emotionally heal ill and disadvantaged youth through unique juggling and circus arts programs. I look at work-life balance as a juggling act that’s dynamic and fluid. – Jen Slaw This week on Growth Igniters® Radio: * Recognizing signs that tell us we need to improve the balance in our lives, especially when things get hectic * Jen’s philosophy about how looking for connection between the various parts of our life can help establish a calmer focus * The four elements of Jen’s “B.A.L.L.” formula for increasing work/life balance in any season * Practical tips to create more balance and success in both our personal and work lives Resources Mentioned: * Read more about Jen Slaw and connect with her on LinkedIn * Listen to our full conversation with Jen Slaw in “Four Ways to Create Work-Life Balance During the Holidays“ * Watch Jen Slaw’s interview on how to deal with holiday stress on Good Day Philadelphia * Request complimentary access to Jen Slaw’s 10-video series:‘Top 10 Tips for Mastering the Juggling Act of Life’ * Watch Jen Slaw’s TEDx talk: Juggling Life – Redefining What’s Possible – Jennifer Slaw at TEDxPrincetonlibrary * Find out more about the Nonprofit Organization, Juggling Life Inc. * Find out about Pam’s keynote address, “Break Orbit: Achieving Long-Term Growth in a Short-Term World” at Pam Harper Speaks Accelerate to YOUR Next Level of Success Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Growth Igniters Radio. If you enjoyed this episode,

    32 min
  2. Rethinking Common Wisdoms About Building Relationships

    DEC 4

    Rethinking Common Wisdoms About Building Relationships

    If you’re a regular listener of Growth Igniters® Radio, you know we believe that strong, meaningful relationships matter more than ever. This is what can lead to new possibilities and opportunities for us all in the changing world. Yet, let’s face it: in the face of uncertainty, the protective instinct to keep others at arm’s length can creep in. This can result in interactions that inadvertently become mere transactions. To break the cycle, maybe it’s time to rethink common wisdoms about building relationships. In this “Quick Take” episode, we discuss the common challenge of shifting from treating relationships as transactions to working on building truly collaborative partnerships. To begin the process, we recommend reading the book:  “Plays Well with Others: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Relationships Is (Mostly) Wrong” by best-selling author Eric Barker. His humorous and thought-provoking style makes this a great holiday read.  We also provide three immediately useful ideas for reading the book that can guide you to rethink what it could take to transform transactional connections into deeper, more meaningful relationships. The more we appreciate the complexity of our interactions and what’s behind them, the more rewarding our relationships can be – Pam Harper This week on Growth Igniters Radio: * The challenge of moving from being transactional to creating more meaningful relationships in the changing world * How you can use insights from Eric Barker’s book, “Plays Well with Others,” to rethink common wisdoms about building relationships * Three actionable ideas for transforming interactions into deeper and more meaningful relationships with specific people Resources Mentioned: * Read about Eric Barker’s book, “Plays Well with Others“ * Learn more about Pam’s keynote address at Pam Harper Speaks Accelerate to YOUR Next Level of Success Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Growth Igniters Radio. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Join us on Facebook and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content and information, visit our website

    9 min
  3. Transforming From CEO to CHO: Chief Happiness Officer

    NOV 27

    Transforming From CEO to CHO: Chief Happiness Officer

    It’s that time of year again. Many of us are wishing each other a”Happy Holiday Season.” But why does it need to stop there?  What if you could lead a happy company all year long?  While it can be challenging, we had an enlightening conversation with a CEO who actually lives into this vision – even in uncharted territory. Find out how more.  Listen to our fan-favorite conversation with Edwin Edebiri, MBA, of the globally recognized Happy Neighborhood Project. He shares his story of promoting happiness by transforming from a CEO to a CHO: Chief Happiness Officer, and how he’s changing the narrative on what it means to lead a happy company. Edwin is a TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, and coach who has dedicated much of his career to promoting happiness worldwide. He is the founder and CHO of the Happy Neighborhood Project and the I am Happy Project, which has over 70,000 members across 64 cities in 19 countries. Edwin’s work as CHO has significantly impacted communities worldwide. By prioritizing happiness and well-being, he has helped people lead more fulfilling lives and inspired others to do the same. He has been featured in a PBS documentary about happiness, and in 2014, his work on promoting happiness was recognized by the United Nations. He also serves on the board of various profit and not-for-profit organizations. We discuss Edwin’s expansive view of where “happiness” comes from, how he became a “Chief Happiness Officer,” and why he believes that promoting happiness in a business should expand beyond the traditional focus on employees to embrace a wide range of stakeholders, including top-level executives. When you think about a happy company, don’t just narrow it to making your employees happy. Including all stakeholders is how you build a foundation for a truly happy company. — Edwin Edebiri This week on Growth Igniters® Radio: * Edwin’s views on the nature of happiness and leading a happy company * How Edwin developed the concept of how CEOs can also become “Chief Happiness Officers” * The power of committing to promoting happiness, especially in uncertain times * Three immediately useful ideas for fostering happiness in yourself and your company Resources for This Episode * Read more about The Happy Neighborhood Project * Connect with Edwin Edebiri on LinkedIn * Watch Edwin’s TEDx talk, “Happiness As A Default PositionHappiness as a Default Position“ * Listen to our conversation with Natsuyo Lipschutz, who introduced us to Edwin: “The Secret of Leading to Connect across Cultures“ * Visit PamHarperSpeaks.com to find out more about Pam’s insights on game-changing leadership in her new keynote “How Growth Igniters® Lead for Tomorrow, Starting Today” Accelerate to YOUR Next Level of Success Thanks for listening to Growth Igniters® Radio. If you enjoyed this episode, spread the good word! Just leave a quick review wherever you get your podcasts and share on LinkedIn or Facebook. a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-growth-igniters-radio-43088909/episode/what-is-the-best-way-to-10055032...

    48 min
  4. Building Deeper Human Connections At the Holidays and Beyond

    NOV 20

    Building Deeper Human Connections At the Holidays and Beyond

    With the holiday season upon us,  there are many things to be thankful for. One thing that stands out for us is gratitude for the gift of human connections. We’re especially grateful that over time, we’ve developed valuable relationships with many of our guests and listeners in our Growth Igniters® Community. It all starts with building deeper human connections. That’s why this week, we’re revisiting our “Fan Favorite” conversation with visionary leader and educator Gena Scurry. We discuss what inspired her to create her game “Over Coffee,” how it’s impacted us, and its potential to change the world by enabling people to connect with each other in deeper and more meaningful ways. I developed this card game to encourage you to go out into the world and create deeper human connection” | Gena Scurry This week on Growth Igniters® Radio, we discuss: * What inspired Gena to develop the “Over Coffee” game * The surprising potential of the game for building deeper human connections * Stories about how Gena has seen the impact of the game in both social and business settings * Immediately useful ideas for getting the most benefit from the “Over Coffee” game Resources for This Episode * Read more about Gena Scurry and connect with her on LinkedIn * Find out more and order the “Over Coffee” Game * Visit PamHarperSpeaks.com to find out more about her new keynote “Break Orbit: Leading for Long-Term Growth in a Short-Term World” Accelerate to YOUR Next Level of Success Thanks for listening to Growth Igniters® Radio. If you enjoyed this episode, spread the good word! Just leave a quick review wherever you get your podcasts and share on LinkedIn or Facebook. Join us on Facebook and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content and information, visit our website

    32 min
  5. How Leading With Humility Can Propel Us Forward

    NOV 13

    How Leading With Humility Can Propel Us Forward

    These days we’re all in uncharted territory. In the midst of the uncertainty and ambiguity, one thing is clear. The needs of employees, customers, partners, investors, shareholders, and other key stakeholders will change in many unpredictable ways.  That’s where leading with humility can propel our companies forward. Staying open to everyone’s different perspectives — and what’s behind them — can foster an environment of trust, collaboration, and innovation that can accelerate momentum for transformational growth. Find out more. In this “Fan Favorite” episode, we discuss the opportunities and challenges of leading with humility with Craig Dowden, PhD. He is an award-winning speaker, executive coach, and bestselling author of the books “Do Good to Lead Well” and his latest, “A Time to Lead,” which includes “Masterclasses” with legendary CEO Alan Mulally. Craig has been featured in Forbes, CEOWORLD, Fast Company, Financial Times, Psychology Today and other media. (read more about Craig by clicking the links in “Resources,” below) We discuss how some of the world’s most successful CEOs and other senior executives are also humble leaders who build trust, inspire innovation, and achieve outstanding results.  We also discuss three immediately useful ideas for how you can embrace leading with humility. Acknowledging and accepting our own humility is not going to set us back. In fact, it’s going to propel us forward and put us in the best position to achieve the things that are most important to us. — Craig Dowden, PhD This week on Growth Igniters® Radio: * Craig’s views on the value of humble leadership in the rapidly changing world * Key “Masterclass” lessons with Alan Mulally about authentic leadership and humility * Overcoming the challenge CEOs and other top leaders can face in balancing humility with decisiveness * Three immediately useful ideas for leading with humility Resources for This Episode * Learn more about Craig Dowden and connect with him on LinkedIn * Read about / order Craig’s new book, A Time to Lead: Mastering Your Self . . . So You Can Master Your World * Listen to Craig’s “Do Good to Lead Well Podcast“ * Listen to our conversation with Todd Cherches: Visual Thinking… And Why CEOs Should Care About It * Visit PamHarperSpeaks.com to find out more about her Pam’s keynote “Break Orbit: Leading for Long-Term Growth in a Short-Term World” Accelerate to YOUR Next Level of Success Thanks for listening to Growth Igniters® Radio. If you enjoyed this episode, spread the good word! Just leave a quick review wherever you get your podcasts and share on LinkedIn or Facebook. a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5ibHVicnJ5LmNvbS9mZWVkcy8xNDY2NDQwLnhtbA" target="_bla...

    38 min
  6. Beyond Fads: Lead for Successful Transformation

    NOV 6

    Beyond Fads: Lead for Successful Transformation

    What does it take to lead for successful transformation that goes beyond fads and creates new value for long-term growth?  This is a perpetual challenge we hear about from even the most successful CEOs and C-suite executives. Listen to this “Quick Take” episode and find out what we recommend. Scott and I discuss how bold transformational visions can inadvertently become fads in the face of uncertainty and ambiguity. We discuss what we call “The Three Growth Igniters® Paradoxes;” and how embracing these principles can help you accelerate momentum through the “knotty” leadership issues of transformation.  We also provide tips on what you can do to anticipate these issues so you can begin to untangle any paradoxical knots along your company’s growth journey.  The bolder your vision, the more important it is to embrace paradoxical leadership. – Pam Harper This week on Growth Igniters® Radio: * How even “best practice”  leadership strategies for company transformation can inadvertently become fads * The challenge of leading a bold vision for transformational growth in the face of uncertainty and ambiguity * How anticipating and embracing the “Three Growth Igniters® Paradoxes can accelerate creating new value for long-term growth Resources Mentioned: * Read the CNN posting: “M&M’s new packaging is causing a stir” and the follow up Times article “The M&M’s Aren’t Done With Us Yet“ * Find out about Pam’s keynote address, “Break Orbit: Achieving Long-Term Growth in a Short-Term World” at Pam Harper Speaks * Read about embracing Growth Igniters ®Paradoxes in our article, “How Financial Executives Can Achieve Long-Term Performance in a Short-Term World“   Accelerate to YOUR Next Level of Success Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Growth Igniters Radio. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.       Join us on Facebook and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content and information, visit our website

    11 min
  7. Discovering Your “Fair Advantage” as a Leader – With Sylvie di Giusto

    OCT 30

    Discovering Your “Fair Advantage” as a Leader – With Sylvie di Giusto

    A common belief of many high achievers is “Everyone can see my value because of all the good work I do.” You may even believe this about yourself as a CEO or C-Suite executive. But all too often, this isn’t the case.  Others may not be perceiving your unique value, and this can lead to missed opportunities in a crowded marketplace.  Our guest this week, Sylvie di Giusto, shares how discovering what she calls your “Fair Advantage” can impact how you leverage your career potential and lead your company’s growth. She is an international keynote speaker, author, and expert on modern emotional intelligence. We discuss her insights on how leaders can identify and leverage their unique strengths to enhance their career potential and drive organizational success. An international keynote speaker and expert in modern emotional intelligence, she is trusted by top organizations worldwide. Sylvie empowers leaders and professionals to make impactful decisions that drive growth and success. Her thought-provoking presentations take listeners on a captivating journey, unlocking their potential for professional and organizational excellence. She has received the distinguished Certified Speaking Professional designation and is the author of The Image of Leadership and Discover Your Fair Advantage. In the corporate world, you want to stand out, but for the right reasons. Discovering your “fair advantage” helps you strategically increase your visibility level. – Sylvie di Giusto This week on Growth Igniters Radio: * How discovering your “Fair Advantage” as a leader can enable you to strategically increase your influence * The importance of CEOs and C-Suite Executives discovering their Fair Advantage as top leaders in the rapidly changing world * Sylvie’s personal journey of discovering her own Fair Advantage in a corporate setting and as the CEO of her business * Three immediately useful ideas that can help you discover and leverage your Fair Advantage for work, business, and life Resources for This Episode: * Find out more about Sylvie di Giusto and connect with her on LinkedIn * Read more about Sylvie’s book, Discover Your Fair Advantage: Leverage Your Unique Selling Points and Human Potential for Work, Business and Life * Find out more about Sylvie’s holographic immersive 3-D keynotes * Visit PamHarperSpeaks.com to find out more about Pam’s new keynote “How Growth Igniters® Lead for Tomorrow, Starting Today” Accelerate to YOUR Next Level of Success Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Growth Igniters Radio. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. /a...

    42 min
  8. Three Leadership Questions Before Increasing Transparency

    OCT 23

    Three Leadership Questions Before Increasing Transparency

    We’re noticing that increasing business transparency is on the minds of many CEOs, C-Suite executives, and Corporate Directors. Maybe it’s on your mind, too. At its best, being transparent with employees and other stakeholders can create understanding and clarity for decisions impacting top and bottom-line results. Yet, at the same time, your leadership team needs to consider the many ethical, legal, strategic, and executional implications that can create complexity. That’s why, in this Quick Take episode, we’re discussing three of the most critical leadership questions to discuss before you decide on  the level of transparency that’s right for your company. Find out why we believe that top leadership needs to have this conversation before reaching out to others. We also discuss why top leadership needs to be completely open with each other about the reasons for increasing transparency, including the benefits and the risks. In addition, we discuss the art of deciding the type of sensitive information to share with employees, partners, suppliers, investors and other stakeholders. We also talk about the importance of top leadership modeling transparency and committing to positively reinforcing it. The more candid and aligned your top leadership team is with each other about these questions, the more likely you will be able to set the level of transparency that’s right for your business and industry. While leading for increased transparency can be valuable, it’s an art and not an exact science. What could be a natural fit for transparency for one company’s culture may not be right for another.  – Pam Harper This week on Growth Igniters Radio: * The benefits and risks of increasing business transparency * Why it’s critical for leadership teams and boards to be transparent with each other before making decisions about increasing business transparency * Three of the top leadership questions to ask about transparency before you reach out to others and raise expectations Resources Mentioned: * Learn more about Pam’s keynote address at Pam Harper Speaks Accelerate to YOUR Next Level of Success Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Growth Igniters Radio. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Join us on Facebook and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content and information, visit our website

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Join global keynote speaker, author, and business leadership advisor Pamela S. (“Pam”) Harper, Founding Partner and CEO of Business Advancement Inc., and her business partner/husband D. Scott (“Scott”) Harper, a global innovation advisor, for thought-provoking conversations with visionary leaders who are changing the face of business. Established in 2015, Growth Igniters® Radio has been named a top business podcast in 2022, 2023, and 2024 by the PopCon Podcast Awards and Thinkers 360 Thought Leaders. Each week, a new show focuses on sparking fresh insights, inspiration, and immediately useful ideas to take you and your organization to new heights of innovation, transformation, and game-changing growth in this rapidly changing world.

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    Pam Harper & Scott Harper
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    2015 - 2024
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