Light Up The Buffalo Economy
Light Up The Buffalo Economy
Podcast Description
Host and Lighthouse CEO Randy Harris leads the conversation with Western New York business leaders about how they're achieving their potential. Learn how these businesses are empowering teams and growing the local economy through technology adoption, talent attraction and retention, and strategic growth.
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Explores themes of technology adoption, workforce empowerment, and economic growth with episodes like 'Technology Strategy as a Path to Innovation' focusing on operational efficiency and human integration in tech, alongside topics such as talent attraction and strategic growth.
Host and Lighthouse CEO Randy Harris leads the conversation with Western New York business leaders about how they’re achieving their potential. Learn how these businesses are empowering teams and growing the local economy through technology adoption, talent attraction and retention, and strategic growth.
On our second episode, Lighthouse CEO Randy Harris is joined by business owner and EOS Implementer Michael Ulbrich for a wide-ranging discussion on what the future of business leadership in Buffalo looks like.
Throughout the talk, they advocate for identifying root issues, being open to new ways of optimizing, business processes, and creating slack to manage unforeseen challenges.
Randy and Michael’s discussion also highlights the significance of aligning with like-minded individuals and legacy businesses adapting to changing markets. Practical advice on maintaining a balance between structure and organic growth is shared, fostering a sustainable and profitable business environment.
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0:00 – Introduction of business challenges around tech and AI
1:47 – Identifying the problem before the solution
3:57 – Operating within your core focus
7:44 – Navigating a change in business leadership
13:11 – Equipping the next generation of business leaders
17:13 – Keeping up with the pace of change
22:27 – Innovation doesn’t always mean new
26:13 – Leading through change from first principles
33:18 – 10x vs. 2x thinking around economic growth regionally
38:32 – Learning the tools of effective leadership
46:45 – What happens when you have to adapt the plan?
56:19 – Creating slack in work and life
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