Hosted by Innovative Incorporated · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 72 episodes
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Ryan Stickel and Stephanie Hurd sit down with visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators as they discuss their personal stories, challenges, leadership, and secrets to success.
Innovative Incorporated hosts Innovative Leadership, a business show with 72 episodes published.
Stephen Schutte, Marketing Manager at Innovative, joins Ryan and Steph to discuss community-focused relationship-building, earning the right to make a sales pitch, and why follow-through is the foundation of trust and le
Sam Stotler, HR manager at Innovative, and Jake Menard, mortgage banker at CNB Bank, join Ryan and Steph to discuss their Leadership Washington County experiences, personal growth through leadership development, and the
Patrick Simoneau, founder of Leading Through, joins Ryan and Steph to discuss leadership through influence instead of authority, building trust and psychological safety with teams, and how AI may shape the future of coac
Casey Clark, founder and CEO of Amplified Change and C3, joins Ryan and Steph to discuss her leadership journey shaped by resilience, how self-awareness and mindset impact business growth, and her mission to build a ther
Innovative CEO Jason Rappaport joins Ryan and Steph to discuss 25 years of Innovative, lessons learned in leadership decision-making, and why embracing the messy, essential human element matters as technology accelerates
Ryan and Steph discuss the launch of Innovative's AI User Group, key lessons from business use cases like AI note takers and process automation, strategies for leading team adoption and data governance, and the evolving
Jason Cline, Founder of Lockhouse Studios, joins Ryan and Steph to discuss building a creative business in Frederick, evolving from freelance production into studio ownership, and balancing artistry, technical craft, and
Jarad Bowens, Contract Compliance Administrator for The City of Frederick, joins Ryan and Steph to discuss addressing systemic barriers through economic development, building community wealth through SOUL Street and the
Rich Daughtridge, CEO of Warehouse Cinemas, joins the show to discuss how his professional soccer career shaped his work ethic and competitiveness, how EOS has transformed his organization, and the unique ways Warehouse
Ryan and Steph kick off 2026 with Innovative HR Manager Sam Stotler. They discuss their New Year's resolutions (or lack thereof), adjusting to the changes 2025 brought, and building deeper connections with the community
Lauren Paulet-Miller, Sustainability Outreach Coordinator for The City of Frederick, joins Ryan and Steph to share her unexpected journey from Florida to Frederick, how she leads with her values, and the importance of co
Ericka Rohrbaugh, Manager of Opportunity & Transformation for the City of Frederick, sits down with Ryan and Steph to discuss removing barriers for others through value-driven work, owning your personal brand and reputat
Amanda Portner, lead tour guide/event planner/CEO of Maryland Double Deckers, joins the show to discuss her career transition after 30 years, connecting more with the community through bus tours, and her experiences with
On this special edition of Innovative Leadership, hear the small business panel from Innovative's Cybersecurity Summit, where three leaders discussed how they protect their businesses, how they balance cybersecurity with
Lloyd Thoburn, owner of Live at Hub City Vinyl, joins Ryan and Steph to discuss turning his passion into his business, how he creates standout experiences for customers, and his belief in the potential of Downtown Hagers
Tara Bockstanz, Director of Graduate Engagement at Leadership Washington County, returns to the show to discuss how LWC changed her life, the unique camaraderie in leadership programs, and encouraging local civic engagem
Nicole Houser, CEO of Family Healthcare of Hagerstown, joins Ryan and Steph to discuss how her team serves the community through collaboration, the value of client feedback, and understanding where to invest resources.
Tara Sargent, Executive Director of Leadership Washington County, returns to the show to discuss the balancing act between AI and human experience, how economic uncertainty is affecting nonprofits, and community involvem
Ryan, Steph, and Brad officially announce Innovative's upcoming Cybersecurity Summit! Join us for an insightful morning at the beautiful Maryland Theatre as leading business technology and cybersecurity experts share rea
Jodie Ostoich, President & CEO at Interfaith Housing Alliance, joins Ryan and Steph for a candid conversation about why she pursued social work as a career, why nonprofits are prone to financial scrutiny, and navigating
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Jessica Green
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Andrew Blair
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Innovative Leadership is hosted by Innovative Incorporated. The show is categorised under business (management) and has published 72 episodes.
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