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This episode is also available in video format -> For additional Video Episodes, go to the Growth Igniters® Radio Channel on YouTube   Our guest is Sharon Preszler, the first woman to fly the F-16 and the first female Captain for Southwest Airlines. We explore the art of making high-stakes leadership decisions in defining moments, […] The post The Art of High-Stakes Decisions in Def...

No matter what we may wish for, the constant storm of uncertainty we’re all living with keeps rising. What can you do to lead for growth in this environment? It all starts with how you look at your situation. The same uncertainty and complexity that challenge us can also contain hidden opportunities for creating new […] The post In the Face of Uncertainty, Look for Hidden Opportunities appea...

In this Quick Take, we discuss how to maximize the potential of AI while minimizing the challenges of “AI transformation.” We present principles for leading to build the engagement, commitment, and collaboration it takes to make the most appropriate AI decisions, and practical ideas for leading to balance the evolving opportunities and challenges of AI. […] The post Lead to Balan...

How do you react when the ground shifts under your feet? In early August, we had two minor earthquakes here in Northern New Jersey. We experienced them as noisy bumps that felt like a big bookcase had toppled over. However, as we spoke with friends and family afterward, we found that some people felt and […] The post Leading When the Ground Shifts Under Your Feet appeared first on Growth Ign...

If, like us, you’re a fan of the Richard Donner/Steven Spielberg cult classic film The Goonies, you may know that 2025 is the 40th anniversary of the film.  In honor of that milestone, we’re going back into our archives to revisit the conversation we had in 2015 with one of the child stars of the […] The post Make Successful Deals in Tough, High-Stakes Situations appeared first o...

In the face of increased volatility and uncertainty, how are you and your top leadership team approaching strategy? Recently we saw an article about this by one of our previous guests, Tara Rethore, CEO of Strategy for Real. Using a sports team metaphor, she asked.  “Are you playing offense or defense with your company’s growth?” […] The post Are You Playing Offense Or Defe...

We’ve been having conversations with top leaders who tell us that with all of the uncertainty and volatility in the business environment, decision-making can feel like being in a bubble.  You may be aligned with your top leadership team and employees on decisions such as entering new markets, introducing new technology to streamline operations, and […] The post Burst Decision-Making Bu...

Let’s face it – leading a business in the face of uncertainty has always required courage. But the constant torrent of outside forces we face now, with extraordinary tariffs heading the list, requires even more courage. This environment isn’t just uncertain; it’s volatile and complex. And all this can be exhausting when so much is […] The post What’s Next In the Face...

Did you know that according to multiple studies, over 80% of top leaders in established companies rank innovation among their top three areas of focus? Yet, around 60% of innovation efforts fall short of expectations or never launch. The good news is that around 40% of innovation efforts do succeed. What makes the biggest difference […] The post Top Leadership’s Role in Unlocking the Promise...

These days, AI technology is ubiquitous. Since 2023, we’ve seen that conversations about leadership and AI have evolved from “Should we use AI?” to “What is the best way to leverage AI to maximize potential while minimizing risks? While it’s natural to consider this as a technology question, in reality, it’s a leadership question. In […] The post Leadershi...