Innovate Where You Are
Claim This Podcastby Kristy Venne
Podcast Overview
<p>Welcome to <i>Innovate Where You Are</i>—a podcast about real people creating meaningful change, often without permission, certainty, or a clear roadmap.</p><p></p><p>I’m Kristy Venne, and each episode, I sit down with innovators from all walks of life and industries—leaders, educators, students, and entrepreneurs who are experimenting, learning, and building in real time.</p><p></p><p>We talk about the real journey behind innovation—the doubts, the detours, the failures, and the ideas that made it worth continuing. You’ll hear what our guests are most proud of, what they’re working on next, and what they’ve learned along the way.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 10, 2026
Workplace Well-being with Dr. Christine Fonner
<p>Explore the critical aspects of healthy leadership, organizational culture, and fostering authenticity in workplaces. Dr. Christine Fonner shares insights from her extensive research on toxic leadership, radical care, and the importance of emotional intelligence, emphasizing how these elements can build more resilient, safe, and innovative environments.</p><p></p><p><b>Main Topics Covered:</b></p><ul><li>The prevalence and impact of toxic leadership, especially on women</li><li>The concept of radical care and its role in effective leadership</li><li>How decision-making rooted in love versus fear affects organizational health</li><li>Cultivating psychological safety and trust in teams</li><li>Practical strategies for giving and receiving constructive feedback</li><li>The influence of workplace culture on innovation and performance</li><li>Leadership practices to combat toxicity and promote accountability</li><li>The importance of integrating emotional and holistic approaches to leadership</li><li>Early warning signs of eroding team culture</li><li>One habit organizational leaders should immediately stop</li></ul><p></p><hr /><p><b>In this episode:</b></p><ul><li>Dr. Fonner discusses her research findings that women in leadership face 65% more toxic experiences and how organizations can address this.</li><li>The idea of radical care: caring authentically while holding people accountable for high performance.</li><li>How fear-driven decisions undermine workplace safety and innovation.</li><li>Costco’s example of how employee feedback led to tangible cost savings through small innovations.</li><li>Tools and frameworks for fostering honest, respectful feedback, including the “Think” model.</li><li>The challenges of holding leaders accountable without falling into retaliatory or dismissive behaviors.</li><li>Practical approaches leaders can adopt to nurture their team’s growth while managing inevitable conflicts.</li><li>The significance of leadership style diversity and cultural shifts towards more compassionate, holistic leadership models.</li></ul><p></p><hr /><p><b>Resources & Links:</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/The-Demon-Haunted-World-Cary-Elwes-audiobook/dp/B06XTZ6QMN/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ms2M3LmQ0eJvE1u7gc9Ixo95HZgBQV7eKc2oKmnD5Uhsf9mn0YXeFcxq9oHO1fj9jkbrZjQQlmYOcmxEGKPrGn0oak6IBqcTOwLJ15JcWCXho-ScaRbxJOxEzIuyh2j3_ABjTmUPBMPfogTHctqmaEtmJteee0p6cdYOMB1zbN3G0hhb0D9eY4F6oVpuPoM2BPpKSHqhAHSVDWzoU2wxkhhW-ROSjCoYTlE9SPCZoTw.D8L6HouuYF0ym5Y6X5rMUgKe7xuUg_oRp3u4QtoAWL8&dib_tag=se&keywords=demon+haunted+world&qid=1783437166&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Demon Haunted World</a> by Carl Sagan</li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Last-Child-Woods-Children-Nature-Deficit/dp/1565125223/ref=sr_1_2?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.n72xUy-QkKXOORY9D1uN_vPpCv__DN-nLgUo5Eg9LNFJQBEMYDQKUuonvJ2xg_Fzl66x04ApaQ_P3xHSEyvDCrd0vxZpQtvSspb_y0bE-Gp0VDDSKuXa9Y3cejuF60mKPlvsUWXBoa-_4V8LMIIpM8AoI-JcShjl1M_JMqELrNMTQ1BkgDRQ_tPJWFuGhJQSeQYVEzTM_ulM0KNizcn5uqy3OiMIOUBD_E5_MUXqzWI.q0uW0LegW66NpA7lmL1iZsVvo76f0v9n0L7xAJiyGP8&dib_tag=se&keywords=last+child+in+the+woods&qid=1783437138&sr=8-2" target="_blank">Last Child in the Woods</a> by Richard Louv</li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.evolvingleaderfellowship.com/christinefonner" target="_blank">The Fellowship: Dr. Christine Fonner</a></li></ul><p></p><hr /><p><b>Connect with featured guest, Dr. Christine Fonner, on </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linkedin.com/in/christine-fonner" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p></p><p><b>Connect with host, Kristy Venne, on</b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristyvenne/" target="_blank"><b> LinkedIn</b></a></p><hr /><p></p>
June 24, 2026
Unlocking the Power of Effective Communication with Dr. Jenny Rankin
<p>In this episode of Innovate Where You Are, Dr. Jenny Rankin shares her insights on communication strategies, the importance of listening, data storytelling, and embracing vulnerability to foster trust and innovation. Whether you're an educator, leader, or entrepreneur, the lessons here are invaluable for making a meaningful impact.</p><p></p><p><b>KEY TOPICS</b></p><ul><li>The non-linear journey of personal and professional growth, emphasizing following passions and random experiences.</li><li>The critical role of communication in leadership, including understanding psychology to influence others positively.</li><li>Strategies to improve listening skills, such as asking questions, listening to understand, and using motivational interviewing techniques.</li><li>The significance of data storytelling: simplifying, contextualizing, and embedding empathy when presenting data.</li><li>The impact of ego and implicit bias in workplace innovation and ways to mitigate these barriers through self-awareness and diverse engagement.</li><li>Practical advice on preparing for public speaking, including having a clear bio and managing nerves with organization.</li><li>The importance of flexibility, feedback, and perseverance, especially when facing setbacks or rejection.</li><li>How authenticity, humility, and making concessions enhance credibility and trust in communication.</li><li>Tips for communicating across diverse audiences: customizing messages and using hierarchy-appropriate language.</li><li>The power of intentional social media presence and visual tools like Canva to amplify your message.</li></ul><p></p><p>RESOURCES:</p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.research.ibm.com/artificial-intelligence/project-debater/" target="_blank">Project Debater by IBM</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html" target="_blank">Implicit Association Test (IAT) by Harvard</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.canva.com/" target="_blank">Canva</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Ego-Enemy-Ryan-Holiday/dp/1524744458" target="_blank">Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Mistakes+Were+Made%2C+But+Not+by+Me+by+Carol+Tavris+and+Elliot+Aronson" target="_blank">Mistakes Were Made, But Not by Me by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson</a></li></ul><p></p><p>Connect with Dr. Jenny Rankin - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennygrantrankin/" target="_blank"><i>LinkedIn</i></a></p><p></p><p>If you’d like to support the podcast, you can do that at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://buymeacoffee.com/kristyvenne" target="_blank">buymeacoffee.com/kristyvenne</a></p><p></p><p>Know someone who would be a perfect fit for this show? Nominate them to be a guest here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/m8jxdVBKtMmPstK16" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/m8jxdVBKtMmPstK16</a></p><p></p>
June 9, 2026
Unlocking Creativity with Jason Blair
<p>Discover how creativity can transform education, community, and personal growth through the inspiring insights of educator Jason Blair. From childhood realizations to systemic changes, this episode explores how nurturing creative confidence can lead to more meaningful learning and living.</p><p><br /><b>In this episode:</b></p><ul><li>Jason shares the pivotal moments that shaped his understanding of creativity as a way of being.</li><li>The importance of environment and relationships in fostering creative potential.</li><li>How boredom and distraction hinder creative development—and how to combat them.</li><li>The impact of societal efficiency demands on originality and imagination.</li><li>Practical ways to cultivate creative confidence, including feedback phrases and structured processes like design thinking.</li><li>The vital role of arts—and their marginalization—in a holistic education system.</li><li>Examples from "Agents of Change" and other initiatives promoting student agency.</li><li>The rise of third spaces for social connection and their influence on creativity.</li><li>The relationship between emotional expression and problem-solving.</li><li>Future challenges and opportunities with AI, neurodiversity, and integrated learning.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Resources & Links:</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Creative+Act+by+Rick+Rubin&i=stripbooks&crid=33LY7E2W9X1AF&sprefix=the+creative+act+by+rick+rubin%2Cstripbooks%2C147&ref=nb_sb_noss_1" target="_blank">The Creative Act by Rick Rubin</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Search-Deeper-Learning-Remake-American/dp/0674988396" target="_blank">Deeper Learning in Schools — Joel Mehta & Sarah Fine</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ideou.com/pages/design-thinking" target="_blank">IDEO’s Design Thinking Resources</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sites.google.com/dublinschools.net/agentsofchange/home" target="_blank">Agents of Change </a></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Connect with Jason Blair: </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-blair-99641978/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p></p><p>If you’d like to support the podcast, you can do that at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://buymeacoffee.com/kristyvenne" target="_blank"><b>buymeacoffee.com/kristyvenne</b></a><br /></p><p>Know someone who would be a perfect fit for this show? Nominate them to be a guest here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/m8jxdVBKtMmPstK16" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/m8jxdVBKtMmPstK16</a></p>
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- What is Innovate Where You Are?
<p>Welcome to <i>Innovate Where You Are</i>—a podcast about real people creating meaningful change, often without permission, certainty, or a clear roadmap.</p><p></p><p>I’m Kristy Venne, and each episode, I sit down with innovators from all walks of life and industries—leaders, educators, students, and entrepreneurs who are experimenting, learning, and building in real time.</p><p></p><p>We talk about the real journey behind innovation—the doubts, the detours, the failures, and the ideas that made it worth continuing. You’ll hear what our guests are most proud of, what they’re working on next, and what they’ve learned along the way.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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