Innovation & Leadership for Aspiring Organizations | Elizabeth Bieniek

Guest:Elizabeth BieniekInnovation Consultant | Author of Cake on Tuesday | Former Fortune 100 ExecutiveHost:Melissa AarskaugExecutive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnectEpisode Overview:Can innovation be a mindset? In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug chats with Elizabeth Bieniek, a Fortune 100 innovator turned author and consultant, about what it really takes to drive change from the inside out. They dive into Elizabeth’s signature philosophy of “good peopling,” the human side of tech, and how leaders can inspire resilience and creativity even in uncertain times. Whether you're leading a startup or scaling a legacy brand, this episode will leave you thinking differently about leadership, connection, and how to find joy in the journey.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction to Elizabeth Bieniek02:44 – The Book: Cake on Tuesday07:43 – Philosophy of Good Peopling10:59 – Leading Through Uncertainty13:33 – Emerging Technology and Human Connection17:51 – Demystifying Innovation20:53 – Finding Joy in the JourneyConnect With Us:Podcast Website: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnectSocial:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-aarskaug/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissa_aarskaugX: https://x.com/melissaaarskaug