by Susan Foley | Jan 5, 2021 | Business Growth, Change, Growth, Intrapreneurs, Intrapreneurship, Taking Action, Value, Vision
Individuals in large organizations often feel that it is difficult for any one person to have an impact. Yet, it only takes one person to change the course of things and move the corporation in a new direction. It doesn’t have to be a big thing but a small strategic...
by Susan Foley | Nov 12, 2020 | Change, Entrepreneurs, Experiences, Intrapreneurs, Leaders, Learning, Power, Talent, Work
Like organizations we each have our own internal operating system (IOS) that is unique to us. Your own personal IOS powers you to operate in a certain way. It is how you are programmed. Much like the operating system (OS) in your computer or phone. Exploring your own...
by Susan Foley | Oct 13, 2020 | CEO, Change Agents, Competencies, Crisis, Independent Thinking, Innovation, Intrapreneur Scorecard, Intrapreneurs, Leaders, Mindset, Self-awareness, Stakeholders, Strategic, Taking Action, Trust, Uncertainty, Value
The impact of the current crisis has put extraordinary pressure on CEOs and executives to react quickly, deal with uncertainty, experiment with new ideas, reallocate resources, accelerate decision making and drive change needed to deal effectively with this new...
by Susan Foley | Aug 11, 2020 | Change, Entrepreneurial, Innovation, Intrapreneurs, Leaders, Social Intrapreneurs, Talent, Work
Intrapreneurs and social intrapreneurs are the new face of leadership. They are willing to step up, speak out and make a difference. They are demonstrating confidence, commitment, and courage in the face of adversity. They are open, transparent, and committed to...
by Susan Foley | Jul 14, 2020 | Business Growth, Change, Engagement, Entrepreneurs, Innovation, Intrapreneurs, Intrapreneurship, Leadership, Mindset, Value
Last week I was reminded that not everyone understands the term Intrapreneur or how it is different from being an entrepreneur. While being interviewed about my book Intrapreneurs I was asked how I would describe an Intrapreneur to someone not familiar with the term....
by Susan Foley | Jun 17, 2020 | Business Growth, Competencies, Growth, Innovation, Intrapreneurs, Intrapreneurship, Mindset, Success, Talent, Value
Intrapreneurs – Who, What, How and Why explores the world of Intrapreneurs. They are individuals inside organizations that are building new businesses, new products, services and processes that create value and generate new revenue growth. Often referred to as...
by Susan Foley | Jun 9, 2020 | Change, Commitment, Competencies, Crisis, Economy, Environment, Growth, Intrapreneurs, Intrapreneurship, Resistance, Skills, Talent
The question on the minds of many Intrapreneurs around the world is whether the new normal will include Intrapreneurship or push it aside. Will there be room for Intrapreneurs to help create a new future or will economic concerns diminish their role. It may depend on...
by Susan Foley | Apr 21, 2020 | Change, Corporate Entrepreneurs, Economy, Environment, Idea, Innovation, Social Change, Social Intrapreneurs
The world as we know it has changed dramatically and things may never be the same again. Yet, during this time we’ve seen a marked improvement in our environment and in humanity. The very things that social intrapreneurs have been fighting for and advocating for...
by Susan Foley | Mar 24, 2020 | Balance, Change, Change Agents, Competencies, Growth, Idea, Intrapreneurs, Leadership, Mindset, Risk, Taking Action, Uncertainty
In a volatile and rapidly changing world we must learn to navigate uncertainty. Those who do will thrive and those that don’t will have to learn how to survive. As harsh as that may seem it is our current reality. That’s why Intrapreneurs are needed more than ever....
by Susan Foley | Feb 18, 2020 | Change, Engagement, Entrepreneurial, Failure, Growth, Innovation, Intrapreneurs, Leaders, Resistance, Talent, Value
As the need for Intrapreneurs grows so do the demands that are being placed on them. Organizations are under pressure to be more innovative, generate new growth, provide social value, improve engagement and retain their best talent. These are the same reasons why...
by Susan Foley | Jan 23, 2020 | Hardwired, Innovative, Intrapreneurial Leaders, Intrapreneurs, Leaders, Skills, Startups, Success
Are you hardwired to be an Intrapreneur? That was a question that came up in a discussion at a luncheon of experienced women intrapreneurs. All these women had successful careers, but they did it their way, on their terms. They didn’t let organizational barriers or...
by Susan Foley | Dec 12, 2019 | Competencies, Engagement, Entrepreneurs, Execution, Independent Thinking, Intrapreneur Scorecard, Intrapreneurs, Leaders, New Ventures, Value
It was while building a new venture for a Fortune 100 company that one of my peers told me that I had the best job in the company. Better than the CEO or anyone else he could think of. His comments stopped me in my track’s, but it made sense. Work was fun, exciting...
