Innovation Junkies

The Jeffs discuss the importance of prioritizing communication. They talk about:           • Avoiding common failures linked to poor meeting practices.           • Establishing weekly standup meetings to go over projects and needs.           • The importance of celebrating & recognizing wins in an organization. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com Wa...

The Jeffs talk about organizational effectiveness. They dive into:           • Getting the right people in the right seats.           • How to motivate your team to pursue excellence.           • The importance of having clear priorities. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com Want to WATCH the podcast? We’re on YouTube! Check it out now

The Jeffs talk about best practices of organizational structure. They discuss:  • The importance of having a clearly defined reporting hierarchy.  • Not forcing high performers into unqualified or ill-fitting leadership roles.  • What it means to be empowered vs. autonomous. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com Want to WATCH the podcast? We’re on YouTube...

The Jeffs talk about five practices that will keep your business focused. They dive into:  • The importance of discipline & how to avoid the "squirrel" mindset.  • Developing your message to target the right people.  • Creating a clear mission, vision, & set of values. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com Want to WATCH the podcast? We’r...

The Jeffs talk about the necessity of having a healthy workplace culture. They discuss:  • Identifying & understanding your organization's culture.  • What causes cultural shifts within an organization.  • The importance of defining & adhering to core values.   Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com Want to WATCH the podcast? We’re on YouTube!...

The Jeffs talk about expectations & how to drive high performance in your organization. They chat about:  • Individual competency measured against clearly defined & accepted roles.  • Defining performance standards & setting expectations.  • Implementing accountability across an organization. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com Want to WATCH...

The Jeffs talk about what it takes to improve the decision-making process in your organization. They dive into:  • Having a culture of empowerment instead of a culture of autonomy.  • Minimizing unnecessary policies & procedures.  • The Four Cs of decision-making & how to apply them to your business. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com Want to W...

In this episode, the Jeffs talk about organizational targets and goals and how they relate to your mission, vision, and values. They discuss:  • The foundation of sustainable, strategic growth.  • Long-term targets vs. short-term goals and why they matter.  • How to make your goals and targets measurable. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com Want to WATC...

In this episode, the Jeffs talk about what it takes to keep everyone in your organization rowing in the same direction. They discuss:  • The difference between your mission & your vision.  • How to get buy-in from everyone in your organization.  • The importance of defined core values. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com Want to WATCH the podcast? W...

In this episode, the Jeffs talk about four keys to creating a client-focused sales culture. They dive into:  • Establishing a process and a regular cadence to review sales performance.  • Defining and refining the culture of your organization.  • How to address and swiftly correct recurring issues. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com Want to WATCH the p...

In this episode, the Jeffs deep-dive into what it takes to be a successful salesperson. They talk about:  • How to deliver a compelling presentation.  • Conditioning your clients to generate referrals.  • The seven critical practices of a high performance sales team. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com Want to WATCH the podcast? We’re on YouTube! Check...

In this episode, the Jeffs talk about target markets & why they matter. They discuss:  • The importance of knowing your ideal customer.  • Utilizing third-party data to inform your messaging.  • Four things you must do to get the most from your marketing investments. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com 

The Jeffs talk about the client engagement process and how to refine it in your business. They discuss:  • Maximizing lifetime value and enhancing the customer journey.  • The importance of developing a documented engagement process.  • Three steps you can do to improve client engagement with your business. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com 

The Jeffs are back with a new season! In this first episode of season two, they chat about:  • The Unique Value Proposition and why it's important.  • Discovering your target market.  • Four simple things you can do to help your business stand out. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com 

Dr. Thomas Graham, Chief Innovation Officer of Kettering Health , joins the Jeffs to share insights about: • Building a culture of innovation in organizations. • Clinical-driven innovation vs. research-driven innovation. • The future of innovation in the medical industry. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com 

The Jeffs address how to handle the departure of an "A" player from your team. They discuss:  • Prospecting for talent.  • How to ensure a smooth transition.  • The importance of caring for the person, not their role. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com 

The Jeffs talk about characteristics of good leaders & coaches. They chat about:  • Constructive criticism and feedback.  • Training up future leaders.  • The importance of individualized coaching. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com 

Ben Pryor, of SpotOn joins Jeff Standridge to discuss the democratization of technology in the hospitality industry. They discuss: • How SpotOn helps small & mid-sized companies grow. • Innovating the employee & customer experience. • The future of innovation in hospitality. Connect with Ben on LinkedIn Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com 

Lucinda Foss of Narvar joins the Jeffs to discuss streamlining consumers' journey through problem solving & innovation. They discuss: • Meeting consumers' needs. • Staying curious in your problem solving. • Reverse logistics & how to streamline the process. Reach out to Lucinda on LinkedIn Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com 

Dr. Francois Laborie of Cognite shares his expertise on innovating business models to optimize production processes. He and the Jeffs discuss: • Cybersecurity in critical industries. • The role of data in sustainability practices. • Autonomy & the future of heavy industries. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com 

The Jeffs chat about strategic growth planning & using the balanced scorecard to improve your business. They dive into:  • The four pillars of the balanced scorecard.  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) & how to identify them for your organization.  • Measuring growth & efficiency in your business. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com 

Annissa Deshpande talks about the importance of HR in leading businesses & organizations. She & the Jeffs chat about:  • How to find & keep talent in the workplace.  • Modernizing HR departments & why you should do it.  • The importance of a strong & healthy workplace culture. Learn more about Annissa & he r book Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch I...

Matt Waller, of the University of Arkansas, joins the Jeffs to talk about relationship, strategy, & culture within organizations. They dive into:  • The importance of core values for organizational health.  • Developing strategy & its effect on culture.  • The enrollment cliff & how to keep students interested & involved in higher-ed. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter...

Chandos Quill of Adstra Data , shares her knowledge of strategy and development. She and the Jeffs dive into: •Acclimating to a new organization. •How to get brutal honesty from members of your organization. •Working relationships in a virtual workforce. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com 

The Jeffs reflect on specific ways Innovation Junkie has helped clients. They share:  •How to stay in line with more advanced companies.  •Why organizations should harvest their intellectual property & commercialize it.  •What clients can expect from Innovation Junkie in the future. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com