Innovation Junkies

The Jeffs are talking about common pitfalls that businesses encounter when implementing their strategic growth system. They discuss the fear of perceived rigidity, the danger of lacking clear vision, and the importance of accountability.

Jeff Standridge discusses how you can create 100% accountability in your organization through consistent, structured reviews and meetings.

Jeff Amerine discusses how to delegate well by using the Authority, Accountability, and Responsibility triangle.

Jeff Standridge is tying together the six domains in the GrowthDX solution stack. He talks about: The importance of strong leadership in an organization. How to create a culture of excellence. Why you should implement 100% accountability.

Jeff Amerine is giving us insight into what's going on with Silicone Valley Bank. He talks about: • The failure of Silicon Valley Bank & Signature Bank due to bad governance, bad leadership, & other factors. • The potential impact of these failures on technology & innovation firms of all sizes. • The need for businesses to be vigilant about who they bank with & how they manage...

The Jeffs are back for part two of their Digital Readiness discussion. They talk about: • The importance of measuring your business against digital readiness best-practices. • Leveraging technologies to impact the future of your organization. • Incorporating digital technologies into all aspects of your operations.

The Jeffs are discussing Digital Readiness–the final domain of the GrowthDX solution stack. They chat about: • Bridging the gap between where you are & where you want to be. • Only implementing systems that will actually boost efficiency.   • The importance of having up-to-date cybersecurity.

The Jeffs are talking about AI & its impact on innovation & the modern workforce. They discuss: • Chat GPT, Open AI, DALL-E, & other AI platforms. • The untapped potential of AI to increase productivity & efficiency. • Using AI to help your team operate at their top-of-license.  What are the best chatGPT use cases for businesses? Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn Get in...

The Jeffs discuss different resources that they use to deepen their understanding of innovation. They chat about: • Their favorite books and their impact on the Jeffs' views on innovation. • The relevance of these resources to the modern business environment. • Their new book, The Innovator's Field Guide. https://innovationjunkie.com//innovators-field-guide Follow Us on Facebook, Instagr...

In today's episode, the Jeffs talk about how to implement innovative solutions. They chat about: • Creating the right climate for sustained organizational change. • Empowering your team while promoting accountability. • How to create buy-in internally and externally in your organization. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn  Get in touch  InnovationJunkie.com Want to WATCH the podcas...

In today's episode, the Jeffs talk about how to implement innovative solutions. They chat about: • Creating the right climate for sustained organizational change. • Empowering your team while promoting accountability. • How to create buy-in internally and externally in your organization. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or LinkedIn Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com Want to WATCH the podcas...

The Jeffs are talking about the transition from the Challenge Sprint to Design Sprint. They talk about: • Infusing human-centered design or design thinking into your problem solving. • The importance of having a massive value mindset to overcome the status quo. • Developing a minimally viable product before you invest resources into development. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or LinkedIn Get...

The Jeffs are talking about building a foundation of innovation in businesses. They discuss: • The importance of identifying your business's problem statement. • How to quantify the problem your business is trying to solve. • Using the lean canvas process & performing customer discovery. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or LinkedIn Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com Want to WATCH the po...

The Jeffs are talking about how to use innovation as a competitive weapon. They chat about: • Recognizing all innovative efforts, not just the "successful" ones. • Establishing appropriate KPIs and storytelling to build innovation that matters. • Avoiding box-checking and innovation theatre. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or LinkedIn Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com Want to WATCH t...

In their last episode on Leadership Effectiveness, the Jeffs are comparing Innovative vs. Innovation Leadership. They discuss: • Looking for new breakthroughs and disruptive ways to grow an organization. • Creating a culture where people feel they have room to innovate. • Encouraging idea generation and accepting early failures. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch Innovatio...

The Jeffs talk about different leadership styles and how to apply them. They discuss: • Authoritarian, democratic, and laissez-faire styles. • When to implement the different styles. • Communicating with your team to use the most effective leadership method. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com Want to WATCH the podcast? We’re on YouTube! Check it out no...

The Jeffs talk about the importance of having the right leaders in an organization. They chat about: • Performing anonymous team assessments. • Accepting feedback with an attitude of non-attribution and non-retribution. • Being willing to move someone to a different seat in the organization. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com Want to WATCH the podcast?...

The Jeffs discuss leadership vs management and why they both matter. They dive into: • Balancing results & relationships. • The importance of feedback from peers & direct reports. • What it takes to be an effective, sustainable leader. 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

Jeff S. shares an experience that transformed the way he approaches hard conversations. He talks about: • A framework for giving feedback. • The importance of using "I" or "me" messages instead of "you". • Owning your observations. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com Want to WATCH the podcast? We’re on YouTube! Check it out...

In part two of their conversation, Jeff S. & Glenn Crockett talk about teamwork. They discuss: • Why you need core values. • The importance of being outward focused. • Making sure you have the right people in the right seats. 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 https://www.linkedin.com/co...

The Jeffs talk about how to ensure your people are working together to produce the best outcomes for your customers. They discuss:  • Practices & attitudes of world-class team leaders.  • The importance of a common mission.  • How to foster communication, respect, and encouragement. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com Want to WATCH the podcast? We’r...

Jeff S & Glenn Crockett discuss leadership effectiveness. They dive into: • Traits of true leadership. • The importance of accountability. • Staying connected in your business. 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 https://www.linkedin.com/company/davecreekmedia/

The Jeffs talk about how to assess the fuel that powers your economic engine. They discuss:  • Key Performance Indicators and how to use them.  • The importance of focusing on the vital few over the insignificant many.  • Establishing systems and eliminating guesswork in your leadership. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com Want to WATCH the podcast? We’...

The Jeffs talk about core business processes. They dive into:          • Why you need clear documentation of all critical processes.          • The importance of having systems for onboarding new clients or customers.          • Establishing clarity on the limit of authority for team-members. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com Want to WATCH the podcast...

The Jeffs talk about increased turnover rates in customers and employees. They discuss: • How to create systems to get consistent customer & employee feedback. • The importance of action plans following feedback. • Leadership by walking around & regular one-on-ones. Follow Us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com Want to WATCH the podcast? We’re on YouTube!...