Ep 016: Driving Innovation Through Continuous Learning & Change

Regan and Kristen Groh, Senior Partner at Prophet, dive into the importance of behavior change when implementing innovative ideas, and the steps leaders can take to cultivate resilience within their teams. They explore the ways that curiosity and learning new things has fueled Kristen throughout her career, and how customer insights strategically positions Prophet to thrive in the future. Key Takeaways How art is an unexpected catalyst for future-readiness by fostering creative thinking. Why mindset shifts and clear expectations prepare your team for the hard work following an innovative idea.  How Best Buy's pre-pandemic curbside pickup experiments helped it quickly adapt to changing consumer behaviors. The importance of “what if” and “what could be” questions to fuel your curiosity.  Why being future-ready means aligning what’s coming with impactful use cases. Resources Connect with Kristen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristengroh/ Learn about Kristen’s company, Prophet: http://www.prophet.com Listen to The Journal’s podcast about Dr. Pepper: https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/the-journal/it-came-out-of-nowhere-the-rise-of-dr-pepper/58e010b6-344d-4c05-ac5b-936128f3a716 About Our Guest  Kristen Groh is a Senior Partner in Prophet’s Atlanta office, specializing in Growth & Transformation strategies that guide brands toward uncommon growth and exceptional relevance. She thrives while unraveling complex business challenges, distilling the root problem and defining clear solutions. Kristen has built her career on the combination of deep client-centricity and hands-on practical experience, working in digital product, marketing, technology and design.   Previously, Kristen led the consumer products industry vertical for Publicis Sapient North America. Her passion is finding and developing talent and building trusted relationships. She is a member of Chief, a private network built to drive more women into positions of power and keep them there; and a board member for the Atlanta chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. Kristen is a published thought leader on digital transformation strategy for consumer goods and retail sectors, featured in Vogue Business, Reuters and the Wall Street Journal. About Future Fit™ with Regan Robinson  Future Fit™ unravels the secrets of how the world’s most innovative leaders stay future-ready in a fast-paced world. Hosted by futurist and strategist Regan Robinson, each episode explores how trailblazing executives turn uncertainty into their strategic advantage. Gain powerful insights and practical approaches as these visionary minds share the unconventional and imaginative ways they thrive today while leading their teams into tomorrow. If you love what you’re  getting out of our show please subscribe, rate and review. About Regan Robinson Regan Robinson is a holistic futurist and business strategist that empowers visionary companies to turn uncertainty into advantage and effortlessly innovate and strategize for their future. Over the course of 20+ years, she has helped some of the world’s most influential brands and companies strategize and grow. Regan has spearheaded revenue increases of 300%+, led as an executive at 3 start-ups and established business models, new capabilities, infrastructure and roadmaps for companies like VICE Media and Edelman Digital. Website: https://www.reganrobinson.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/reganrobinson Future Fit™ Newsletter: linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7054904910919667713 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@regan_robinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamreganrobinson All contents of this show are rights of Regan Robinson and are not to be used unless authorized by written consent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices