9. Leading Innovation with Empathy with Shane Mishler

"Focus on the strengths of your partnerships, of your relationships, and then work to build this up. And while you're doing that, I promise you, you will find ways to be innovative.” - Shane Mishler Navigating chaos, identifying unique opportunities, and igniting innovation: Shane Mishler, Chief Operating Officer of SD Tech, shares insights on transforming challenges into opportunities and creating a positive culture. In this episode, Shane reveals how his journey across diverse industries shaped his approach to leadership, allowing him to manage chaos and diverse personalities effectively. He discusses an innovative approach to identifying and addressing client pain points, exemplifying the power of empathetic listening. Shane also shares how he applies the same philosophy within his organization, fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. He highlights the importance of leveraging relationships for growth and innovation, both in personal and professional contexts. Discover how to turn challenges into strengths, focus on partnerships, and ignite innovation within your sphere of influence Shane Mishler is the Chief Operating Officer for SD Tech. Shane oversees the daily operations of the company. He partners with the owner to design and implement business strategies, plans, and processes. Shane is actively involved in all of the company’s investments, clients, strategic franchise partners, and expansion activities. During his tenure, the company’s revenue has more than tripled, and their active client list includes over 200 companies. What you get from this episode: [00:00 - 12:31] From Chaos to Symphony [12:32 - 28:05] Beyond Words: Innovating by Listening Key Quote: "If we can be open and honest and transparent with the individuals around us and with ourselves, then we can identify what our strengths and our opportunities are significantly quicker." - Shane Mishler Connect with Shane Mishler LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-mishler-23678327 Check out his webpage at: https://www.sd-tech.net/ LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes.   Check Natalie's new book: SET IT ON FIRE: The Art of Innovation available now at setitonfire.co   These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Let's go transform something!