Leaders in the Arena is a podcast provided by Bridge Innovate® to share valuable insights and lessons from our clients and network to support your innovation journey. Be inspired by the experiences and stories of creative, impactful, and innovative leaders to help your team navigate tough challenges and enable deeper insights.
In this episode of our podcast, Leaders in the Arena, hear from Carlene Blanding (VP of Human Resources / Integrated Supply Chain at Shaw®) as we discuss Deliberate Calm: How to Learn and Lead in a Volatile World by Jacqueline Brassey, Aaron De Smet, & Michiel Kruyt.
In this episode of our podcast, Leaders in the Arena, Col. Pat Rayner, Secretary of the Air Force Legislative Liaison, Weapons Systems Division Chief, joins Dr. John Plating, PhD, retired Air Force Colonel and member of Bridge Innovate's Executives in Residence, to share key insights on how leadership evolves over time.
In this episode of our podcast, Leaders in the Arena, hear from Brandon Springle, Organizational Strategist and Psychological Safety Coach for Shaw Industries, as he guides you through how to strike the right balance, ensuring your workplace nurtures trust, openness, and accountability without overprotecting or undermining your team.
In this episode of our podcast, Leaders in the Arena, hear from Allie Robertson, Advisory Consultant on Change & Innovation at Bridge Innovate, as she provides a pragmatic look at how to approach organizational change, backed by real-world insights and practical tools.
In this episode of Leaders in the Arena, hear from Jenny Whitener (CEO of Bridge Innovate®) as she discusses Power Moves by Adam Grant. Grant reframes the traditional concept of "power" as power formed by a network of informed citizens. The modern era of "power" is not exclusive; it’s meant to be shared.
In this episode of Leaders in the Arena, hear from Rachel Gammon, a seasoned Nonprofit Executive Director and Bridge Innovate’s Principal of Nonprofit Consulting, and learn how to effectively implement your nonprofit's strategic vision for lasting change.
We recently convened our Executives in Residence—a dynamic think tank comprising experts from diverse fields, including manufacturing, design, investor relations, and military sectors—to explore the future of leadership in the context of Generative AI.
In this episode of Leaders in the Arena, hear from Rachel Gammon, a seasoned Nonprofit Executive Director and Bridge Innovate’s Principal of Nonprofit Consulting, as she shares practical tips and firsthand experiences on strategic planning.
Hear a discussion on discuss the impact of “Exemplary Leaders: A Foundational Leadership Program” for nonprofit organizations.
In this episode of Leaders in the Arena, hear from Jenny Whitener (CEO of Bridge Innovate®) as we discuss Decisive by Chip & Dan Heath.
In this episode of Leaders in the Arena, hear from Torrance Ford (Vice President of Information Technology at Shaw Industries) as he discusses the significance of our work on the Speed & Agility Sprint — and the resulting shifts in the organizational culture.
In this episode of Leaders in the Arena, hear from Bob Culkeen, President & CEO at WTCI PBS, and Shaun Townley, Vice President of Production & Distribution at WTCI PBS, as they discuss how public broadcasting has changed to reflect the modern era.
