S7-Ep31: Leading in Emerging Industries

Guest: James Brenza By their very nature, emerging industries (such as EVs, private spaceships, and cannabis) present unique leadership challenges – and opportunities – rarely encountered in long-established businesses.  In addition to general entrepreneurism, you’re creating something new for the marketplace…and forging the team to shepherd it.   Emerging industries often lend a new twist on old businesses: they allow the opportunity to relook at established practices, sparking innovation in the business sector. James Brenza joins the show to discuss his venture into an emerging industry -- and how that provided him with new challenges as well as the possibilities of new solutions. Here's what James and Maureen cover: How disruptions in your personal life can spark your drive into new kinds of business; Ways to navigate the uncertainty of cutting-edge industries when legislation isn’t consistent across the country; and Why standards and technology remain vital components in emerging industries.   Other episodes you'll enjoy: Leverage Change: Achieve Faster, Easier, Better Results - with Jake Jacobs Opportunity in Uncertainty – with Dr. Ciela Hartanov Building Trust in Uncertainty – with Dr. Mary Jo Burchard   For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn . We're on Mastodon, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, too!   ----------------------   RESOURCES:   More about James Brenza’s agritech firm is online at https://greenest-grow.com. You can also connect on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenestgrow. Our host, Maureen Metcalf, posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here. She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here: https://amzn.to/3C4eSX0. Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include: The Bassoon King by Rainn Wilson This Here Flesh by Cole Arthur Riley Adventureman by Matt Fraction and Terry & Rachel Dodson -----------------------   OUR PODCAST TEAM:   Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko Emerging Podcast Pioneers: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson CONNECT WITH US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Innovativeleadership YouTube: @InnovatingLeadership Twitter: @IL_Institute Mastodon: @InnoLeader LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ILI-LinkedIn2 Instagram: @innovativeleader Website: InnovativeLeadership.com Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating! -----------------------   About Our Guest:   James Brenza is an information technology and analytics leader with 20 years of diversified experience and success in delivering analytical, functionally rich, complex solutions. He is a hands-on leader who carefully balances strategic planning, business communications and technical delivery. He has extensive experience with motivating mixed-shore teams to deliver high quality, flexible results. James’ academic foundation includes 3 degrees: Information Technology, Finance, and an MBA. He complemented his technical skills with a Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Qualification and PMP certifications. He applies that foundation to solving problems in banking, insurance, retail, distribution, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and public service. He has also been involved in the startup community by serving on advisory boards and as CDO.