The Innovation Whisperer: Break the Status Quo with Elizabeth Bieniek #126

Welcome to the Evolve Leadership Show, where we provide powerhouse success strategies to high-performers who want to create and sustain generational wealth. 🔍 In this Episode: In this episode, Angus Nelson is joined by Elizabeth Bieniek, an innovator and entrepreneur who spent 17 years at Cisco and is now a sought-after speaker, consultant, and author. Elizabeth shares insights from her new book, Cake on Tuesday, which explores leadership, innovation, and the personal transformation required to challenge the status quo. They discuss the critical traits innovative leaders need to cultivate, balancing long-term innovation with short-term demands, and the importance of self-investment. ✨ Highlights: [00:00:43] Introduction of Elizabeth Bieniek and her journey from Cisco to entrepreneurship. [02:09:00] Balancing the pressures of innovation with short-term results. [02:48:00] The story behind her book, Cake on Tuesday, and her journey in innovation. [05:58:00] The importance of celebrating small wins to maintain team momentum. [07:04:00] How “Cake on Tuesday” became a team-building tradition. [12:16:00] The value of dissenting voices in innovation and team success. [16:24:00] The necessity of adaptability and innovation in long-term growth. [18:39:00] Creating a repeatable culture of innovation and ensuring alignment between processes and values. [22:13:00] The significance of self-care, reflection, and avoiding burnout for leaders. 📚 About Our Guest: Elizabeth Bieniek is an innovator and entrepreneur, formerly with Cisco, who is now an author and speaker. Her new book, Cake on Tuesday, is available for presale on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Cake-Tuesday-Lessons-Corporate-Innovation/dp/B0DBCS98H6  For more about Elizabeth and her work, visit …https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethbieniek/https://x.com/CakeOnTuesday https://www.instagram.com/cakeontuesday/  🚀 Ready to Transform YOUR Business? Explore coaching options with Evolve Leadership to transform your mindset and achieve 10x growth. Visit our website for more information: https://www.evolveleadership.org/ 💻 The Entrepreneur Wealth Predictor: Top multi-million dollar entrepreneurs excel in 6 areas: Where do you stand? https://evolveleadership.scoreapp.com/ 🔗 Follow Us:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@angusnelson.coachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angusnelsonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/angusnelson.fanpageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/angusnelson Stay connected with us for more insights and strategies to elevate your leadership and create a truly wealthy life. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform!