Passion, Learning and Riskless Innovation with Bill Nottingham

Today we are joined by yet another incredibly fascinating leader — Bill Nottingham! Bill is the Managing Partner and Vice President of Growth for Nottingham Spirk. He is also a member of numerous boards, professional associations, and is a speaker and a thought leader on all things innovation.   His family’s business, Nottingham Spirk, is an organization that was founded in 1972 and is one of the world’s longest-standing private innovation companies. As a firm, their mission is to improve lives throughout the world through innovative product solutions and even saving lives through breakthrough biomedical devices. This organization is truly a little-known gem that has contributed to the world in some really big ways.   In this episode, Bill shares about all of the cool stuff his organization has developed, the nature of his work, what leadership means to him, how they nurture and promote DEI at NS, how the pandemic has shifted the way that Bill and NS operate, and key lessons he has learned throughout his career.   Key Takeaways: [:51] About today’s episode with Bill Nottingham. [1:52] Welcoming Bill to the Fifth Dimensional Leadership podcast! [2:05] How Bill and I originally met through a mutual friend. [2:21] How and why Bill became a part of his family business, Nottingham Spirk. [5:30] What Nottingham Spirk does. [8:24] Bill’s experience with being a part of the second generation in his family’s business and the experiences that led him to be a part of it. [12:07] How did Bill’s leadership evolve? What was the process like when he first began at Nottingham Spirk? [16:21] Why large companies seek Nottingham Spirk to innovate and disrupt. [17:40] How has the process of innovation changed at Nottingham Spirk since COVID-19? And what has the pandemic taught us from both a leadership lens and a societal lens? [21:20] How being on several boards and a part of various professional associations impacts Bill’s leadership at Nottingham Spirk. [23:54] How Bill cultivates relationships as the VP of Growth at Nottingham Spirk. [24:17] What DEI means to Bill personally as an owner of a business that helps to create innovative products and solutions. [28:55] Bill highlights one of the greatest silver linings that came out of the pandemic. [32:02] How have supply chain issues from the pandemic impacted Bill and his work? [33:55] How Bill’s mindset and philosophies maintain his creative focus and inform how he leads. [36:57] Bill shares some parting words of inspiration  [39:46] Thanking Bill for joining the podcast!   Mentioned in this Episode: Bill Nottingham’s LinkedIn Nottingham Spirk Your Network Is Your Net Worth: Unlock the Hidden Power of Connections for Wealth, Success, and Happiness in the Digital Age, by Porter Gale   About Fifth Dimensional Leadership & Ginny Clarke Fifth-Dimensional Leadership is a podcast about leadership — knowing yourself, speaking your truth, inspiring love, expanding your consciousness and activating your mastery. As an executive recruiter and career expert currently leading executive recruiting at a Fortune 20 tech company, Ginny Clarke is a passionate and authentic thought leader with a unique and deliberate perspective on work and life. She synthesizes aspects of her life as an African-American single mother who has successfully navigated corporate America for over 30 years. She has inspired, uplifted, and changed the lives of thousands and is intentional about bringing conscious awareness to people of all ages and stages.   Every other week, a new edition of Fifth-Dimensional Leadership will include fascinating guests, covering a variety of topics: power, personal branding, self-awareness, networking, fear, and career management.   Stay Connected! To find more episodes or learn more, visit: GinnyClarke.com Connect with her on social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Youtube