GLEN ROCK, N.J., Feb. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- CEOs at mid-market companies and entrepreneurs can turn to a new podcast, "Growth Igniters RadioSM" to spark new insights, inspiration and immediately useful ideas for transformational growth. The weekly program is hosted by internationally known business performance expert, Pamela S. "Pam" Harper, Founding Partner and CEO of Business Advancement Inc. (BAI), and her business partner and husband, D. Scott "Scott" Harper, Ph.D., an internationally recognized innovation expert.
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"Each Wednesday, starting on February 11, 2015, we'll feature thought-provoking conversations with well-known and emerging thought leaders, along with visionary CEOs and C-Suite executives from business and non-profits who are transforming the face of business," said Pam Harper, author of the critically acclaimed book, "Preventing Strategic Gridlock®: Leading Over, Under & Around Organizational Jams to Achieve High Performance Results."
"The show will focus on trends and issues related to what it takes to innovate and lead companies to achieve transformative growth. In every episode, we'll provide innovative ideas that will enable listeners to take themselves and their companies to unprecedented levels of results and success. Our guests will provide their own experiences, stories and tips for success," said Scott Harper, who joined BAI after a career in Fortune 100 personal products companies.
Programs will be available on iTunes, Stitcher.com and GrowthIgnitersRadio.com via streaming media or MP3 download.
Initial episodes include:
Episode 1: Are You Using the Full Power of Your Business Community?
Pam and Scott discuss how to use the full power of your business communities to lead you and your company to new levels of growth. Find out:
- How business communities are transforming, and why they're more important than ever
- Where Growth Igniters Radio fits into the world of business communities, and what you can gain from the series
- Useful ways you can make the most of your business communities
Episode 2: The Age of the Customer: Are You Prepared for the Moment of Relevance?
Pam and Scott are joined by Jim Blasingame, one of the world's foremost experts on small business and entrepreneurship, and best-selling author of the award-winning book, "The Age of the Customer®—Prepare for the Moment of Relevance." Find out:
- How the Age of the Customer is replacing the Age of the Seller
- Why being competitive is not enough, and how the Age of the Customer is transforming the rules of selling
- How you and others in your company can immediately begin to create more relationships of relevance with customers
Episode 3: Why Conversational Intelligence Is a Game Changer in Business
Pam and Scott have a conversation with Judith Glaser, CEO of "CreatingWE®" and award-winning author of the best-selling book, "Conversational Intelligence, How Great Leaders Build Trust and Get Extraordinary Results." Learn about:
- What "Conversational Intelligence" is, the science behind it, and why it's so important to every aspect of our lives
- How Conversational Intelligence has become a complete game changer for business leaders
- How you and others in your organization can put Conversational Intelligence to work
Future shows will include these categories and issues:
- Leadership trends and development
- Transformational growth strategies
- Breakthrough innovation
- Organizational culture and performance
- Operational excellence
- Work-life balance
For information, go to www.GrowthIgnitersRadio.com.
About Pam Harper
Pamela S. Harper, founding partner and CEO of Business Advancement Inc., is an internationally recognized expert on business performance, an acclaimed author and a professional speaker. Pam's ability to enable business leaders to accelerate their companies' innovation, leadership, business agility, and transformative growth is founded on over 20 years of internal and external consulting to entrepreneurial, Middle-Market and Fortune 500 companies in a wide range of industries, all going through significant transformation.
Pam graduated with honors from Northwestern University, majoring in Organizational Behavior. She's been quoted or featured in prominent business media including Business Week, Investor's Business Daily, Entrepreneur and major global newspapers.
About Scott Harper
D. Scott Harper, Ph.D., Sr. Partner with Business Advancement Inc. since 2010, is an internationally recognized innovation expert with a unique ability to blend technical and business insights, gained while working on well-known products including Listerine® Antiseptic and Purell® Hand Sanitizer. With a commitment to innovation, Scott has helped companies cut product development time up to 50%, saving over $100 million within a 10-year period. He has also helped clients overcome "organizational inertia," enabling them to become faster and more effective, saving millions in top and bottom line growth.
Scott obtained his Ph.D. in microbiology from the University of Michigan. He's been published and quoted in prominent business media outlets including Chief Executive Magazine and CEO.com.
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