The Innovation Agility Podcast

Host Adam Chen talks with TJ Carvis of Gresham Smith about the impact of the physical environment on the employee experience. Resources Arlington Economic Development Website:  https://www.arlingtoneconomicdevelopment.com The Innovation Economy Website:  https://www.innovationeconomy.show Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here:  https://agilebrandguide.com/ Get the latest news and updates on...

Today we're going to talk about resiliency in the commercial real estate market and how innovative solutions matched with realistic expectations can mean good things for the industry, and for the businesses utilizing office space. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome Marc McCauley, Director of Real Estate Development, Arlington Economic Development, in Arlington, Virginia. Resources...

In this episode, we are talking one of the most progressive, forward-thinking executive resume and LinkedIn branding experts out there. Sarah Johnston is the Briefcase Coach and she shares the secret sauce to standing out in our digital-firstt world. From messaging to marketing, she approaches the resume through the one proven method that cuts through the clutter. Two words. Story telling. Sarah h...

In this episode, I speak with the co-founders of Propexo (formerly Propify), a company focused on integrations between property technology solutions and the core property management software in use in the industry. The discussion highlights their journeys from working on product at Hubspot to their latest start up venture, the lessons they have learned along the way and what they endeavor to carry...

In this episode, co-host Adam Chen speaks with Joshua Secrest, a global talent thought leader and innovator who helps lead a new vision for HR software and experience through conversational AI. We discuss how to evaluate talent, how to nurture talent, and what environments people actually want to work within. Don't miss hearing the strategic and tactical insights and advice stemming from years of...

In this conversation we dig into how to create a culture where innovation can thrive from a technology executive who also had a hand in giving our host, Adam Chen, the room to innovate within The Amenity Collective. Listen to the episode to glean advice on how to best let go and build trust in your teams to deliver the outcomes you strive for. Resources The Innovation Economy Website:  https://www...

In this episode I speak with Rachel Druckenmiller, founder of Unmuted and keynote speaker/corporate facilitator. Rachel's unique journey is explored as well as how she found her passion in life helping individuals unmute themselves and stop the self-silencing behavior we all experience. Rachel opines on how internal and external obstacles can be overcome in both work and life to realze our full po...

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...

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 brough...

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 bra...

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...

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 cult...

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 featur...

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 ris...

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: ...

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...

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 Intrapreneur...

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 i...

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 Pep...

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 exper...

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 benefit...

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, wher...

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...