In the tug-of-war between innovation and leadership, agility in adapting skills is quickly emerging as the hidden ace in the quest for market dominance. Do you have what it takes to be a leader in today’s highly competitive marketplace? Do you want to know what it takes? Brand the Change had the unique opportunity to sit down with one of the world’s leading search firms to speak with Partner Greg Welch about the needed superpowers for today’s emerging leaders. Today’s top experts need to...

In this episode, Adam Chen interviews Shane Pahl, a consultant by trade and organizational anthropologist by training. We discuss such heady topics as defining what intraprenuership means and how we see that play out in the organizations we have both worked with. Take a listen to glean insights on how organizations can cultivate people and foster innovation from the viewpoint of a hired gun brought in from the outside. Resources The Innovation Economy...

LinkedIn is increasingly becoming a critical tool for sales and business. Add in AI, and now it's taking it to a whole different level. Companies that promote and support employee engagement and usage, especially thriving sales organizations that leverage social selling strategies, are reaping strong rewards. Where is it headed and how should employees and companies leverage it to build strong brands and uncover new business opportunities? In this latest episode, Brand the Change is thrilled...

When talking about business innovation, a lot of focus is placed on large enterprises, yet according to numbers from the Small Business Administration in January of 2023 99.9% - yes, 99.9% of companies, or roughly 33.2 million businesses are considered small businesses. Today we’re going to talk about the valuable role that small businesses play, as well as how the places that small businesses are located in can help them back. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Tara...

In this episode, co-host Adam Chen talks with Roger Thompson, former executive at FirstService Corporation and current consultant and doctoral candidate. Roger expands on the idea of design and how the structure of a meeting, of a team, and of a company can impact the effectiveness of ideation and brainstorming. Additionally, we discuss the responsibility of leaders and leadership to create a culture in which intrapreneurship can thrive and bias can be combated. RESOURCES The Innovation...

In this episode, Adam Chen interviews two change agents at Workforce.com, a leading workforce management software which manages scheduling, time & attendance, and payroll for organizations large and small. We hear two differing perspectives on what intraprenuership means at Workforce.com and how innovation is fostered and has evolved since the company's inception. Check out this new episode featuring insights from the co-founder as well as an intraprenuer who helps carry the baton forward...

Are you an intrapreneur or a rainmaker? Both are critical to help companies grow and thrive, and in this episode of Brand the Change, GPARENCY CEO, successful entrepreneur, and disruptor Ira Zlotowitz provides a detailed look into how he has built his company on a winning formula of employee attributes. He also outlines the skills you can bring to work that employers value most, and how taking risk and trying new ideas is critical for corporate and professional success. About Ira Zlotowitz ...

On this show, Christine Tran shares her learnings and advice on the exciting path of intrapreneurship and how it is closely related to and in fact supports entrepreneurship. We dive into culture and need to foster healthy dissention among the ranks. Check it out and see if you are ownership material.   RESOURCES Stay Arlington Website https://www.stayarlington.com Arlington Economic Development: https://www.arlingtoneconomicdevelopment.com  The Innovation Economy...

According to data from the U.S. Travel Association, there is a promising forecast for travel in 2023. It is predicted that the number of domestic trips, including both business and leisure, will surpass the levels seen in 2019 for the first time, marking a significant recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today we’re going to talk about the valuable role that destination marketing and building a strong destination to market plays in the overall growth of the business community...

Welcome to a special episode of the The Agile Brand podcast that we call The Agile Brand Guide to Intrapreneurship.  While entrepreneurs are often lauded with creating new businesses and ideas, it is more often the case that change agents working within organizations—intrapreneurs—are responsible for innovation and seeing those new ideas through to completion. The Agile Brand Guide to Intrapreneurship shares stories and insights from leaders within organizations that had the courage to...

In this episode, we dig into the definition of an intrapreneur, the skillsets that make the role critical to companies, and their future in supporting business success with their innovative mindset. About Adam Chen Throughout his career, he has focused on absorbing information from a variety of roles spanning business strategy, business development, technology, and communications in a variety of industries ranging from Government Contracting, Finance, Advertising, Hospitality, and...

In this episode, we discuss the many factors that play into building and nurturing an intrapreneurial culture. Check out this in depth conversation with Elliot Pepper, Founder of Northbrook Financial, as he touches on the importance of accountability, communication, mentorship, and incentive structures in fostering a safe environment where anyone can identify and create new value. About Elliot Pepper Prior to launching Northbrook Financial, Elliot Pepper – a summa cum laude graduate of...

Today we’re going to talk about the role of the arts in a community that serves businesses, employees, residents, and visitors. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Alissa Maru, Associate Curator at Mason Exhibitions Arlington at George Mason University. About Alissa Maru Alissa Maru is a seasoned art administrator, event producer, and curator. Through her years of professional experience, she’s provided logistic management overseeing event site layout, artistic curation,...

Welcome to a special episode of the show brought to you in partnership with Arlington Economic Development, where we discuss issues related to the workforce, the role of place in the future of work, and the role of the creative sector in a larger business context. We call this Return on Creativity. Today we’re going to talk about the partnership between business and their location, and the benefits of partnership. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Michael Stiefvater, Acting...

Welcome to a special episode of the show brought to you in partnership with Arlington Economic Development, where we discuss issues related to the workforce, the role of place in the future of work, and the role of the creative sector in a larger business context. We call this Return on Creativity. Today we’re going to talk about artificial intelligence and machine learning in the enterprise, where it is today and where it’s currently headed, as well as the role of place in building talented...

Welcome to a special episode of the show brought to you in partnership with Arlington Economic Development, where we discuss issues related to the workforce, the role of place in the future of work, and the role of the creative sector in a larger business context. We call this Inspiration + Location Today we’re going to talk about the role of public art in place and its relationship to the people who live and work in a place like Arlington County, Virginia. To help me discuss this topic,...