Management Blueprint

Steve Preda
Management Blueprint

Entrepreneurs and thought leaders share their journey and a framework they use to grow businesses.

  1. 259: Innovate to Success with Nick Jain

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    259: Innovate to Success with Nick Jain

    Nick Jain, CEO of IdeaScale, is driven by a mission to help organizations innovate to success by democratizing innovation, enabling them to crowdsource and rank ideas from their entire ecosystem.   We learn about Nick’s journey from growing up in India and building a career in private equity to leading IdeaScale, the largest innovation-focused software company globally. He explains the ICE Framework—Innovate, Collaborate, and Execute—a philosophy and process that encourages continuous improvement, teamwork, and actionable results. He highlights how IdeaScale helps organizations like Pfizer and the U.S. federal government overcome constraints and systematically tap into collective intelligence for impactful innovation. He also shares the company’s commitment to adaptability and hard work, providing responsive, high-touch solutions for customers.   (0:44) Nick’s journey to leadership (8:27) The ICE Framework (10:37) How IdeaScale transforms innovation (16:32) Building a team for continuous learning (19:47) Learn more about Nick and IdeaScale   Links and Resources Nick’s LinkedIn  IdeaScale  Krista Crawford’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristacrawfordphd/ Test-drive the Summit OS® Toolkit: https://stevepreda.com/free-business-growth-tools-summit-os-toolkit/ Management Blueprint® Podcast on Youtube https://bit.ly/MBPodcastPlaylistYT  Steve Preda’s books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08XPTF4ST/allbooks  Follow video shorts of current and past episodes on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/stevepreda-com/

    22 min
  2. OCT 29

    256: Drive Project Efficiency with Christian Espinosa

    Christian Espinosa, Founder and CEO of Blue Goat Cyber, is driven by a mission to ensure medical device security while helping his team drive project efficiency through innovative compensation structures.   We learn about Christian’s journey from overcoming a life-threatening health scare to founding Blue Goat Cyber, focusing on medical device cybersecurity. He explains his approach to designing security into medical devices from the start, rather than trying to fix issues later. He shares his Efficiency Driver framework, which incentivizes his team to become more efficient by tying compensation to project outcomes. He also emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence in cybersecurity, detailing his seven-step methodology for fostering self-awareness, communication, and continuous improvement within teams. His insights offer strategies for medical device manufacturers and cybersecurity professionals to ensure both innovation and safety in their products.   (1:30) Chrstian’s personal Why (5:46) The Efficiency Driver Framework (10:17) The Smartest Person in the Room by Christian Espinosa (20:29) Learn more about Christian   Links and Resources Christian’s LinkedIn  Blue Goat Cyber  The Smartest Person in the Room: The Root Cause and New Solution for Cybersecurity by Christian Espinosa https://a.co/d/eYT2oOM Test-drive the Summit OS® Toolkit: https://stevepreda.com/summit-os-toolkit/ Management Blueprint® Podcast on Youtube https://bit.ly/MBPodcastPlaylistYT  Steve Preda’s books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08XPTF4ST/allbooks  Follow video shorts of current and past episodes on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/stevepreda-com/

    21 min
  3. OCT 25

    255: Get Your Head Right First with Janet Metzger

    Janet Metzger, Business Strategist and Network Marketing Expert, is driven by a desire to help others achieve success by focusing on simplicity and consistency, and by always getting your head right first to stay motivated and clear.   We learn about Janet’s journey from corporate executive to expert in network marketing, where she now mentors others in achieving their business goals. She explains her simple and structured success formula, which includes building consistent daily habits, practicing gratitude, and focusing on personal development. She emphasizes the importance of simplifying business processes, staying accountable, and helping others uncover their own "Why" to stay motivated. Her approach offers practical strategies for entrepreneurs and network marketers to create disciplined routines, maintain a clear focus, and grow their businesses while aligning with their personal goals.   (1:14) Janet’s personal Why (2:57) The 4 Step Success Formula (20:16) A question for entrepreneurs (22:58) Connect with Janet   Links and Resources Janet’s Facebook  Network Marketer’s Den  Test-drive the Summit OS® Toolkit: https://stevepreda.com/summit-os-toolkit/ Management Blueprint® Podcast on Youtube https://bit.ly/MBPodcastPlaylistYT  Steve Preda’s books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08XPTF4ST/allbooks  Follow video shorts of current and past episodes on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/stevepreda-com/

    24 min
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