Speaking with Michael Leiberman, President of Aeris Protective Packaging Inc. is like attending a master class on innovation. He founded Aeris Protective Packaging at his living room table. It has now grown to service some of the world's most prominent brands, as well as entire industries. You have probably come across their packaging opening up some highly coveted products. Listen to this episode to learn from Michael Leiberman and be inspired by his example.

In this episode of Highs of Innovation, our guest is Gina Gibbs Foster, an experienced VP of Corporate Communications. We explored the pivotal role of effective communication in increasing stakeholder engagement to drive desired business outcomes and culture. Gina shares her insights on how organizations can bridge the gap and build trust with all of their stakeholders through strategic storytelling and holistic engagement strategies.

With 70% of the workforce reportedly disengaged, per Gallup's research, employee engagement is a particularly important topic. Discover how aligning employees with the company’s mission can promote a sense of purpose. Gina also addresses the importance of recognizing contributions, and the necessity of cutting through communication noise in the workplace. Tune in for valuable takeaways that can help transform your workplace culture and drive meaningful engagement!

In this podcast episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Irina Feldman, an experienced global HR executive who serves as Vice President Human Resources at Metal Processing Group, an Affiliate of the Heico Companies. Irina has a deep understanding of what needs to be done to attract, engage, and retain top talent. She focuses on employee engagement, and cultivating high-performance cultures across diverse industries. Her expertise in aligning HR initiatives with business goals has helped numerous organizations navigate change and enhance their workforce capabilities. Outside of her professional endeavors, Irina is passionate about mentoring future leaders and advocating for inclusive workplace practices. Join us as we dive into Irina's insights on the evolving landscape of HR and the impact of strong leadership in today’s workplace.

Robyn M. Bolton is the founder and chief navigator of MileZero, a consultancy dedicated to helping leaders harness innovation to drive consistent revenue growth. In addition to her consultancy work, she serves as an assistant professor at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, teaching courses on innovation and strategy.

With a rich background that includes roles at Innosight, the innovation firm founded by Clayton Christensen, the Boston Consulting Group, and Procter & Gamble (where she contributed to the launch of Swiffer) Robyn brings a wealth of experience to the table. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in marketing from Miami University. She recently published a book titled "Unlocking Innovation: A Leader's Guide for Turning Bold Ideas into Tangible Results."

Her insights and writing have been featured in Fast Company, Harvard Business Review online, the New York Times, and NPR's Marketplace. Listen to Robyn M. Bolton's insights on this podcast!

As President and CEO of Endurance Federal Credit union in Duncan, OK, Chris Bower has become a pillar of the community. He always launches innovative programs that spread good cheer among people.

Chris Bower believes in bringing out the best in his team members, and has pioneered many programs that warm the hearts of the people in the community. Inadvertently, this also helps the bottom line because people are attracted to doing business with a credit union that cares. Under his leadership, Endurance Federal Credit Union has been steadily growing and expanding. Listen to this podcast to learn how Chris Bower drives success for his organization.

Laurent Pellegrin has encyclopedic knowledge of all areas of leadership training. In fact, he has trained the top brass of the French military and the highest echelons of the French government.

Any leadership team that follows his lessons will see immense benefits in innovation and productivity, and that unique team quality that the French call esprit de corps. Listen to see for yourselves.

Hap Klopp has founded and built one of the most iconic global brands - The North Face. Innovation is in his DNA. Everything he did at The North Face was ahead of its time. And Hap Klopp championed sustainability before there was any talk of it. Join us on this inspirational conversation with Hap Klopp!