by Susan Foley | Apr 6, 2021 | Accelerating Growth, Business Growth, Change, Innovation, Intrapreneurs, Intrapreneurship, Leaders, Strategic
When we think about April in Boston, we think about Patriots Day and the running of the Boston Marathon. Two separate events, one that honors the past, the battles of Lexington and Concord and the other that celebrates the present – a personal challenge to run 26...
by Susan Foley | Mar 9, 2021 | Competencies, Growth, Innovation, Intrapreneurial Leaders, Intrapreneurs, Intrapreneurship, Leaders, New Ventures, Startups, Talent, Value
In most organizations growth through innovation is a top priority. So is talent. Yet, few organizations adequately look at the link between innovation growth and talent. According to McKinsey, “The number one predictor of innovation success is leadership.” It is a...
by Susan Foley | Feb 16, 2021 | Conscious Leadership, Entrepreneurial, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Innovation, Intrapreneurs, Leadership, Self-awareness, Success, Transformative
Intrapreneurs are destined to change our outlook on leadership and what it means to be true to one’s self and society. To leverage what is right, just, and fair in the face of adversity. They have already made strides in changing our interpretation of what business is...
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....