The systems begin with you. We all know virtually everything is in an interconnected system: supply chains, food chains, sales funnels, government, even your department’s approval process. It’s easy to forget that, as a leader, you are the heart of your team’s system. Your every word, every action, cascades through it. So how can you […]
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Do you know a tyrant? We tend to think of tyranny on a national scale, but tyrants can arise in any leadership role: a parent, a supervisor at work, a CEO, or a town mayor. We also tend to think of tyrants wielding the power to rise on their own, but they require followers to […]
Memorize this line: “I am not alone anymore.” That is your mantra for this bright new year of 2025. As we learned in this week’s podcast, the leadership paradigm has changed. Effective leaders no longer lead solo; rather, the most effective leadership is now collective, focusing on shared practices within teams instead of fixating on […]
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Here’s a paradox: Your biggest risk is not taking one. Yet it rings vitally true for leaders, as we learned interviewing two senior execs from seemingly polar opposite divisions of Amazon. Ryan Redington is general manager of Amazon Music, and Kara Hurst heads Amazon’s sustainability unit. Both see risk-taking as the key to success. The […]
https://www.innovativeleadershipinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12.25.24-blog-image.png321845Devon Mushalkohttps://www.innovativeleadershipinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ILI-Anniversary-Logo.pngDevon Mushalko2024-12-25 10:00:332024-12-24 16:18:54The Door Decision: How These Amazon Execs Assess Risk
“I can’t talk to people at work.” “I can’t even talk with my family!” We’ve heard those comments from clients and friends alike heading into elections and the holidays this year. Our divisions now draw harsh borders, with yesterday’s friendly debates replaced by belligerence. The most common advice we’ve seen boils down to “Just don’t […]
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You are busy. Probably too busy. Can you change that in the new year? Probably not. But you can change how effective that busyness is. That’s what’s happening at Boston Consulting Group (BCG). According to our podcast guest Alicia Pittman, BCG’s Global People Chair, the firm is constantly looking at how workplaces are changing, and […]
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Do you dread formal negotiations? Many of us do, but a great negotiation is a phenomenal boon. It can be hard work, yet the reward makes the effort worthwhile. And here’s a little secret: The best negotiation rewards ALL the parties at the table. That’s what this week’s podcast guest, Greg Moran, learned from his […]
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2025 is mere weeks away. Are you ready? After dozens of podcast interviews and hundreds of offline conversations, we have a clear picture of the big concerns trending amongst CEOs and other top leaders. These five top the list. Geopolitics. With over 70 nations holding major elections in 2024, expect a large number of policy […]
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You don’t need a DeLorean or TARDIS to travel to the future; the future is coming for you. Ken Moore wants you to be ready for it. Moore is the Chief Innovation Officer at Mastercard. He sees five essentials you’ll need to succeed as the future unfolds. First, lean into tomorrow. This is all about […]
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Sparking innovation can sound complex, but it’s really quite simple: just ask, “What do you need from me?” That’s the core lesson we learned from our interviews with senior execs at Mastercard, including guests Jennifer Marriner (EVP of Global Acceptance Solutions) and Sherri Haymond (Co-President of Global Partnerships). Mastercard needs innovation to pulse from its […]
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You know something we don’t: the winner of the US Presidential election. We’re writing this article well before the polls close. Regardless of who becomes America’s next Chief Executive, they’ll have to lead with a different set of skills than Presidents of the past. The world has changed far too much. In fact, we’re entering […]
https://www.innovativeleadershipinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/11.6.24-blog-image.png321845Devon Mushalkohttps://www.innovativeleadershipinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ILI-Anniversary-Logo.pngDevon Mushalko2024-11-06 10:00:112024-11-06 08:50:11How the Fourth Industrial Revolution Is Changing Your Leadership
We know what makes a great leader. Warren Bennis figured it out. Bennis was a pioneer in modern leadership studies. From authenticity to ceaseless curiosity, he uncovered the key qualities today’s leaders need to be successful. He mentored our podcast guest: author, consultant, and former Presidential advisor Betsy Myers. She discussed his importance in this […]
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The Ripple Effect of Mindful Leaders: Research from Dr. Kathryn Goldman Schuyler
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Devon MushalkoThe systems begin with you. We all know virtually everything is in an interconnected system: supply chains, food chains, sales funnels, government, even your department’s approval process. It’s easy to forget that, as a leader, you are the heart of your team’s system. Your every word, every action, cascades through it. So how can you […]
A Quick Guide to Stopping Toxic Leaders – from Followership Expert Ira Chaleff
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Devon MushalkoDo you know a tyrant? We tend to think of tyranny on a national scale, but tyrants can arise in any leadership role: a parent, a supervisor at work, a CEO, or a town mayor. We also tend to think of tyrants wielding the power to rise on their own, but they require followers to […]
How to Drive Collaboration & Unity on Your Team: Strategies from the Geneva Leadership Alliance
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Devon MushalkoMemorize this line: “I am not alone anymore.” That is your mantra for this bright new year of 2025. As we learned in this week’s podcast, the leadership paradigm has changed. Effective leaders no longer lead solo; rather, the most effective leadership is now collective, focusing on shared practices within teams instead of fixating on […]
The Door Decision: How These Amazon Execs Assess Risk
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Devon MushalkoHere’s a paradox: Your biggest risk is not taking one. Yet it rings vitally true for leaders, as we learned interviewing two senior execs from seemingly polar opposite divisions of Amazon. Ryan Redington is general manager of Amazon Music, and Kara Hurst heads Amazon’s sustainability unit. Both see risk-taking as the key to success. The […]
Using Your Leadership to Heal Divides: Techniques from a Coventry University Peace Researcher
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Devon Mushalko“I can’t talk to people at work.” “I can’t even talk with my family!” We’ve heard those comments from clients and friends alike heading into elections and the holidays this year. Our divisions now draw harsh borders, with yesterday’s friendly debates replaced by belligerence. The most common advice we’ve seen boils down to “Just don’t […]
How to Change with Your Changing Workplace: Wisdom from Boston Consulting Group
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Devon MushalkoYou are busy. Probably too busy. Can you change that in the new year? Probably not. But you can change how effective that busyness is. That’s what’s happening at Boston Consulting Group (BCG). According to our podcast guest Alicia Pittman, BCG’s Global People Chair, the firm is constantly looking at how workplaces are changing, and […]
Negotiate for the Win-Win: Advice from a Fortune 50 Senior Exec
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Devon MushalkoDo you dread formal negotiations? Many of us do, but a great negotiation is a phenomenal boon. It can be hard work, yet the reward makes the effort worthwhile. And here’s a little secret: The best negotiation rewards ALL the parties at the table. That’s what this week’s podcast guest, Greg Moran, learned from his […]
Prepare for 2025: The Five Top Leadership Trends We’re Watching
/0 Comments/in Trends /by Devon Mushalko2025 is mere weeks away. Are you ready? After dozens of podcast interviews and hundreds of offline conversations, we have a clear picture of the big concerns trending amongst CEOs and other top leaders. These five top the list. Geopolitics. With over 70 nations holding major elections in 2024, expect a large number of policy […]
Lean into Tomorrow: Five Essentials for Future Success
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Devon MushalkoYou don’t need a DeLorean or TARDIS to travel to the future; the future is coming for you. Ken Moore wants you to be ready for it. Moore is the Chief Innovation Officer at Mastercard. He sees five essentials you’ll need to succeed as the future unfolds. First, lean into tomorrow. This is all about […]
These Three Pillars of Innovation Keep Mastercard on Top of Fintech
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Devon MushalkoSparking innovation can sound complex, but it’s really quite simple: just ask, “What do you need from me?” That’s the core lesson we learned from our interviews with senior execs at Mastercard, including guests Jennifer Marriner (EVP of Global Acceptance Solutions) and Sherri Haymond (Co-President of Global Partnerships). Mastercard needs innovation to pulse from its […]
How the Fourth Industrial Revolution Is Changing Your Leadership
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Devon MushalkoYou know something we don’t: the winner of the US Presidential election. We’re writing this article well before the polls close. Regardless of who becomes America’s next Chief Executive, they’ll have to lead with a different set of skills than Presidents of the past. The world has changed far too much. In fact, we’re entering […]
Leading with Passion: How Modern Leadership Was Redefined
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Devon MushalkoWe know what makes a great leader. Warren Bennis figured it out. Bennis was a pioneer in modern leadership studies. From authenticity to ceaseless curiosity, he uncovered the key qualities today’s leaders need to be successful. He mentored our podcast guest: author, consultant, and former Presidential advisor Betsy Myers. She discussed his importance in this […]