Raj Kumar on local leadership in global development

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗖-𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁. In this new episode of WordBirds - Hosted by Chris Willis, I talk with Michael Passanante, FACHE Passanante of Capital Rx about building a comms strategy that goes beyond external engagement, 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘴. “It’s created the ability for us to find experts who are super niche... who can answer questions that maybe someone in the C-suite can’t even answer. That creates a real sense of culture and empowerment inside the organization.” 🔥 It’s not just about thought leadership. It’s about trust. Culture. Credibility. Across the buying journey and across the business. And then because it’s WordBirds, we go straight to the top. Mike’s CEO, A. J. Loiacono, joins the episode to share exactly how he sees comms as a force multiplier for growth. 🎧 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝘅’𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 Direct 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ejPfS9Tm Apple podcast: https://lnkd.in/en3m7BUQ What’s your take? How are you activating the experts inside your org?

🌍 On the next episode of The Impact Nexus, we go beyond “innovation labs” and into the real systems that shape organizations and people. Our guest, Asma Shabab, Innovation Strategist and Founder of 21P shares why innovation isn’t about rooms with sticky notes, but about signals, shifts, and systems that help organizations learn, experiment, and grow. But this conversation isn’t just corporate strategy. We also explore the human side of innovation: ✨ The value of taking time off work to reset perspective ✨ Lessons from a gap year in South America ✨ Why saying no is as important as chasing the next big idea It’s a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation about what it really takes to move from “know-it-alls” to “learn-it-alls.” Episode drops this Thursday on all podcast channels. Impact Nexus Obi Omoregie Anara Asylbekova

We are pleased to announce a new episode in the Thought Leadership Podcast Series, The CX Live!, hosted and produced by GACEP member, Darby Mason-Werner, as a service to her fellow members. Visit the Podcasts page here https://lnkd.in/gUxjaZEg for a direct link to the episode as well as past episodes. Episode 88: The EBC-as-a-Service: How Design and Innovation Turn Challenges into Opportunities with John Morley In this latest episode, John Morley, Principal of John Morley Co and CEP Innovation Coach with GoProBriefings.com, shares how EBCs/CEPs are the ultimate innovation engines within organizations, driving new value through fresh insights. From his years managing the EMC EBC Program and work in Design and Innovation, John outlines numerous ways to position and deliver EBC-as-a-Service, seen as a business and the complete value differentiator it is.

Businesses can truly benefit from flexibility. It's key to reimagine work, using flexibility to boost performance, engagement, and innovation. How can flexible work models be high-performing? Listen to the full PODCAST episode here: https://bit.ly/465lHXO Frank Cottle Cali Williams Yost

In this recent Teaching Online Podcast, guests Ray Schroeder and Dr. Melissa Vito unpack decades of practical wisdom on leadership vision in conversation with hosts Tom and Kelvin. This episode is the first in a mini-series of “pillar panels” offering distilled insights from esteemed community members on key, “structural support” topics essential in the future of strategic online/digital education. Access the podcast. https://ow.ly/vb0B50WQrOY

Fragmentation, noise, and communication overload. Getting people to believe in your ideas is critical. On the State of Innovation podcast – Martin Pattera and I discussed how innovation, transformation, and any of the deeper cultural shifts within organisations – require something people can connect to, find meaning with, and understand the bigger picture of play. Spotlight – Narrative – and having stories which stick and translate detail and data into a format which people want to follow. Here I have taken some of the key discussion points we covered, namely: - How storytelling is a strategic pursuit, and not just an afterthought. - The difference between narrative and story - 4 core stories leaders need to build connection with stakeholders. As part of the podcast - I also offered the audience a FREE downlaod of my Change Narrators Guide for Transformation & Change. 👇 Link to this download in the comments sections.

Decarbonization is becoming increasingly important in the face of geopolitical shifts and stricter regulations. By adopting a “dual mission” approach, companies can reduce costs and carbon emissions simultaneously. Learn how to integrate carbon considerations into your core business strategy in our latest episode of McKinsey Talks Operations podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gQzbwx4D Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gzGVc55s

Too many teams jump straight into building, only to realize they built the wrong thing. Skipping discovery and definition often leads to wasted effort. The smarter approach? Discover, define, then develop. Teams that master this rhythm create solutions that actually matter—not just more noise. What’s the hardest part about pausing before building? Learn more in the full episode with Dev Bahl, Director of MAGES Studio & MILE3. Podcast link in the comments below! 

If we put constraints before ideas, we’ll never create. Too often, teams start discussions and problem solving with “how” instead of “what if?” Leaders stick to rules, budgets, and processes before giving themselves, or their teams, room to imagine and innovate. In the latest episode of the Braver Leader's Podcast, we explore why breaking free from limits first can unlock creativity, spark innovation, and lead to solutions no one saw coming! Listen on your favourite podcast platform or watch the interview here: https://lnkd.in/g7z9eU7G

In business, money matters. But as Peter Chrobak, CFO at Duncan-Parnell Inc. reminds us, it’s also about personal priorities, innovation, and long-term vision. In conversation with Karthik Chidambaram, Founder and CEO at DCKAP on Driven by DCKAP Podcast, Peter shares how Duncan-Parnell: ✔️ Keeps expenses in check without slowing growth ✔️ Manages inventory to avoid cash flow crunches ✔️ Embraces technology to stay competitive This one is a blueprint for how companies can stay resilient and forward-thinking. Watch now! link in the comments.