by Susan Foley | Sep 17, 2019 | Competencies, Corporate Social Responsibility, Innovation, Intrapreneurs, Intrapreneurship, Leaders, Social Intrapreneurs
It was while teaching a class in Social Change at Suffolk University in Boston, MA, that I saw the optimism and commitment of the students to social causes. It was a class of international students many who had come to America to seek a better education. They wanted...
by Susan Foley | Mar 26, 2019 | Balance, Business Growth, CEO, Change, Change Agents, Entrepreneurial, Execution, Innovation, Intrapreneurs, Intrapreneurship, Leaders, Risk, Talent, Value
The last few years have been a stark reminder that business as usual is not working. The need for change is greater than it has ever been before. The pace of change is accelerating, and we must change or be changed. According to Talent Magazine, “For today’s leaders...
by Susan Foley | Jan 15, 2019 | Alignment, collaboration, Competencies, Disruptive, Innovation, Intrapreneurs, Intrapreneurship, Leadership, Self-awareness
Intrapreneurship has been an evolution not a revolution. As it has matured so has our understanding of the nuances, contradictions and conflicts inherent in the role of intrapreneur. Intrapreneurs have been on their own trajectory. Evolving at their own pace, in their...
by Susan Foley | Dec 18, 2018 | Change, Execution, Independent Thinking, Intrapreneurial Leaders, Intrapreneurs, Intrapreneurship, Leadership, Risk, Success, Talent, Uncertainty
We are excited to report that 2018 has been a very good year for Intrapreneurs. We see more and more individuals taking on the role of Intrapreneur and leading the way in their organizations. They know that it isn’t always easy but they are on a mission to...
by Susan Foley | Nov 20, 2018 | Change, Commitment, Entrepreneurial, Growth, Innovative, Intrapreneurs, Intrapreneurship, Leaders, Risk, Strategy, Transformation
A proliferation of articles state that the key to intrapreneurship is building an innovative and entrepreneurial culture. Yet we know that nearly 70% of all change initiatives fail. There is no doubt that intrapreneurship requires a magnitude shift in thinking and...
by Susan Foley | Sep 18, 2018 | Change, Change Agents, Competencies, Intrapreneurs, Intrapreneurship, Power, Resistance, Risk, Uncertainty, Work
The reality for Intrapreneurs is that being different is what makes you do what you do. You are willing to try new things, test your assumptions and explore the unknown. You change your thoughts and actions based on what you see, experience or learn. You are willing...
