
The Jens Heitland Show - Human Innovation
Welcome to The Jens Heitland Show, the podcast for innovative leaders. On this show, corporate innovator and serial entrepreneur Jens Heitland interviews world-class leaders and innovators, and answers questions live in a variety of formats. The goal of this podcast is to inspire more people to innovate businesses in a way that puts humans first. Innovation is not just a process, it's a whole system that requires leadership and support to thrive. To find out more, visit our show notes at https://www.jensheitland.com.
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Latest episodes

Jul 11, 2022 • 46min
EP 181: Personal Brand: People follow People - Matthew Hunt on personal branding, community and building relationships.
Matthew Hunt, founder of Automation Wolf, helps busy CEO’s to scale their business leveraging invisible automated marketing funnels. We talk about personal branding, the power of linkedin and relationship building and he shares how he helps busy CEO’s to build a system for success. Guest Links: Mathew on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewhuntme/Website: https://automationwolf.comLink to the show:Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at https://www.jensheitland.com/Give a review:If you enjoy this podcast would you be so kind as to leave a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview.Connect with Jens Heitland:Sign up for my weekly Newsletter ("Connect the Dots") where I share the innovative articles, books, podcasts etc. I discovered during the week.: https://bit.ly/Connect-the-dots-NEWSLETTER Follow me on social media: https://linktr.ee/jensheitland My businesses Businesses:Heitland innovation: https://www.heitlandinnovation.comReverse Mentorship: https://www.xyzplayground.com/Applied Innovation Transformation: https://ai-fortuna.com/Innovation Lifestyle clothing: https://heitlandclothing.comOnline Courses for innovators: https://heitlandinnovation.teachable.com/Link to the show: Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page Give a review: If you enjoy this podcast would you be so kind as to leave a short review on Apple Podcast. It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview. Connect with me: Sign up for my weekly Newsletter and get the latest human innovation news into your inbox. Follow me on social media: LinkedInFacebookTwitterInstagramYoutubeTikTok My businesses Businesses: Heitland innovation SUCCEED ...

Jul 4, 2022 • 52min
EP 180: The future of city design - Ocean Jangda on urban design technology innovation districts and cycling.
Ocean Jangda Urban Technologist world traveler and passionate about Real Estate and City Development.Ocean shared his personal story living in different spaces and we explored technology development in urban design and the impact of it. We talk about cycling and the innovation district in Barcelona.Guest Links: Ocean on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oceanjangda/Ocean on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/oceanjangdaLink to the show:Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at https://www.jensheitland.com/Give a review:If you enjoy this podcast would you be so kind as to leave a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview.Connect with Jens Heitland:Sign up for my weekly Newsletter ("Connect the Dots") where I share the innovative articles, books, podcasts etc. I discovered during the week.: https://bit.ly/Connect-the-dots-NEWSLETTER Follow me on social media: https://linktr.ee/jensheitland My businesses Businesses:Heitland innovation: https://www.heitlandinnovation.comReverse Mentorship: https://www.xyzplayground.com/Applied Innovation Transformation: https://ai-fortuna.com/Innovation Lifestyle clothing: https://heitlandclothing.comOnline Courses for innovators: https://heitlandinnovation.teachable.com/Link to the show: Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page Give a review: If you enjoy this podcast would you be so kind as to leave a short review on Apple Podcast. It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview. Connect with me: Sign up for my weekly Newsletter and get the latest human innovation news into your inbox. Follow me on social media: LinkedInFacebookTwitterInstagramYoutubeTikTok My businesses Businesses: Heitland innovation SUCCEED ...

Jun 27, 2022 • 58min
EP 179: The Art of Leadership - Jimmy Burroughes on Leadership training, culture and performance
Jimmy Burroughes The Expert for ways of working helps leaders to change and nurture the culture.Jimmy shares his story from his leadership development inside the Army and we explore leadership from different angles. We talk about leadership training, leadership culture and performance.Guest Links: Jimmy on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmyburroughes/Jimmy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmybleadership/Website: https://jimmyburroughes.com/ Link to the show:Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at https://www.jensheitland.com/Give a review:If you enjoy this podcast would you be so kind as to leave a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview.Connect with Jens Heitland:Sign up for my weekly Newsletter ("Connect the Dots") where I share the innovative articles, books, podcasts etc. I discovered during the week.: https://bit.ly/Connect-the-dots-NEWSLETTER If you are interested in joining an INNOVATION COMMUNITY feel free to join the Connecteurs Community Hub on Discord https://discord.gg/ZAZ36WU8Sa Follow me on social media: https://linktr.ee/jensheitland My businesses Businesses:Heitland innovation: https://www.heitlandinnovation.comReverse Mentorship: https://www.xyzplayground.com/Applied Innovation Transformation: https://ai-fortuna.com/Innovation Lifestyle clothing: https://heitlandclothing.comOnline Courses: https://heitlandinnovation.teachable.com/Link to the show: Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page Give a review: If you enjoy this podcast would you be so kind as to leave a short review on Apple Podcast. It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview. Connect with me: Sign up for my weekly Newsletter and get the latest human innovation news into your inbox. Follow me on social media: LinkedInFacebookTwitterInstagramYoutubeTikTok My businesses Businesses: Heitland innovation SUCCEED ...

Jun 20, 2022 • 33min
EP 178: Sales and social media for Startups - Niraj Kapur on selling in the age of social media, linkedin training and the importance of building relationships
Niraj Kapur, LinkedIn top Voice in Sales, Trusted Sales Coach and LinkedIn Trainer joined me to connect the dots of innovation and entrepreneurship. Niraj shares sales advice for startups how they can use LinkedIn and the importance of relationship management.Guest Links: Niracj on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nkapur/Website: https://everybodyworksinsales.com/Link to the show:Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at https://www.jensheitland.com/Give a review:If you enjoy this podcast would you be so kind as to leave a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview.Connect with Jens Heitland:Sign up for my weekly Newsletter ("Connect the Dots") where I share the innovative articles, books, podcasts etc. I discovered during the week.: https://bit.ly/Connect-the-dots-NEWSLETTER Follow me on social media: https://linktr.ee/jensheitland My businesses Businesses:Heitland innovation: https://www.heitlandinnovation.comReverse Mentorship: https://www.xyzplayground.com/Applied Innovation Transformation: https://ai-fortuna.com/Online Courses for innovators: https://heitlandinnovation.teachable.com/Link to the show: Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page Give a review: If you enjoy this podcast would you be so kind as to leave a short review on Apple Podcast. It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview. Connect with me: Sign up for my weekly Newsletter and get the latest human innovation news into your inbox. Follow me on social media: LinkedInFacebookTwitterInstagramYoutubeTikTok My businesses Businesses: Heitland innovation SUCCEED ...

Jun 13, 2022 • 54min
EP 177: Nobody cares about innovation - Lemuel Lasher on corporate innovation and a global innovation marketplace
Lemuel Lasher International Executive, Investor, CEO of Boehme Eckhart LCC and Chairman of the Board of LEO - Leading Edge Only joined me to connect the dots of innovation and entrepreneurship.Lem shared his story being Chief Innovation Officer at CSC, the setup, structure and how he changed the innovation culture in CSC. We talk about how he is helping organizations to innovate and the 4 critical questions he is asking before he agrees to support a company. Furthermore we talked about LEO and the opportunities of a true global innovation marketplace. And last but not least he shares a dirty little secret about innovation.Guest Links: Lemuel on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lemuellasher/Website LEO: https://www.leadingedgeonly.com/ Link to the show:Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at https://www.jensheitland.com/Give a review:If you enjoy this podcast would you be so kind as to leave a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview.Connect with Jens Heitland:Sign up for my weekly Newsletter ("Connect the Dots") where I share the innovative articles, books, podcasts etc. I discovered during the week.: https://bit.ly/Connect-the-dots-NEWSLETTER Follow Jens on social media: https://linktr.ee/jensheitland Jens businesses Businesses:Heitland innovation: https://www.heitlandinnovation.comReverse Mentorship: https://www.xyzplayground.com/Applied Innovation Transformation: https://ai-fortuna.com/Online Courses for innovators: https://heitlandinnovation.teachable.com/Link to the show: Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page Give a review: If you enjoy this podcast would you be so kind as to leave a short review on Apple Podcast. It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview. Connect with me: Sign up for my weekly Newsletter and get the latest human innovation news into your inbox. Follow me on social media: LinkedInFacebookTwitterInstagramYoutubeTikTok My businesses Businesses: Heitland innovation SUCCEED ...

Jun 6, 2022 • 44min
EP 176: Incredible good content - Marina Specht on innovation in Marketing, leadership and mindset
Marina Specht CEO of McCann WorldGroup Spain. She spent the first half of her career as an entrepreneur, building a successful branded content agency. The last 15 years she focused on digital marketing, data strategy and digital business transformation, driving innovation and bottom line growth for Fortune 500 companiesMarina was awarded:#Ad Age Women to Watch 2016#PWC Women to Watch 2017-18#Top 100 Leading Women Spain 2021Marina shared her story and the superpower behind her success, and of course we talked about the innovation and changes in marketing and businesses over the last decades.Guest Links: Marina on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinaspecht/Website: https://www.mccann.es/Link to the show:Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at https://www.jensheitland.com/Give a review:If you enjoy this podcast would you be so kind as to leave a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview.Connect with Jens Heitland:Sign up for my weekly Newsletter ("Connect the Dots") where I share the innovative articles, books, podcasts etc. I discovered during the week.: https://bit.ly/Connect-the-dots-NEWSLETTER Follow Jens on social media: https://linktr.ee/jensheitlandJens businesses:Heitland innovation: https://www.heitlandinnovation.comReverse Mentorship: https://www.xyzplayground.com/Applied Innovation Transformation: https://ai-fortuna.com/Online Courses for innovators: https://heitlandinnovation.teachable.com/Link to the show: Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page Give a review: If you enjoy this podcast would you be so kind as to leave a short review on Apple Podcast. It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview. Connect with me: Sign up for my weekly Newsletter and get the latest human innovation news into your inbox. Follow me on social media: LinkedInFacebookTwitterInstagramYoutubeTikTok My businesses Businesses: Heitland innovation SUCCEED ...

Jun 3, 2022 • 16min
EP 175: How do I manage stakeholders - the human way? - HIQA with Jens Heitland
HIQA - Human Innovation Questions AnsweredThe topic of today’s episode is: How do I manage stakeholders - the human way?Questions I cover in the show:How do I manage stakeholders - the human way?How to map stakeholders - the human way?Why should you build a relationship with your stakeholders to innovate?How to collaborate with stakeholders - the human way?If you have questions to the topic or questions you want me to cover in one of the next live shows, please send them to me via email contact@heitlandinnovation.com Link to the show:Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at https://www.jensheitland.com/Give a review:If you enjoy this podcast would you be so kind as to leave a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview.Connect with Jens Heitland:Sign up for my weekly Newsletter ("Connect the Dots") where I share the innovative articles, books, podcasts etc. I discovered during the week.: https://bit.ly/Connect-the-dots-NEWSLETTER If you are interested in joining an INNOVATION COMMUNITY feel free to join the Connecteurs Community Hub on Discord https://discord.gg/ZAZ36WU8Sa Follow me on social media: https://linktr.ee/jensheitland My businesses Businesses:Heitland innovation: https://www.heitlandinnovation.comReverse Mentorship: https://www.xyzplayground.com/Applied Innovation Transformation: https://ai-fortuna.com/Innovation Lifestyle clothing: https://heitlandclothing.comOnline courses for innovators: https://heitlandinnovation.teachable.com/Link to the show: Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page Give a review: If you enjoy this podcast would you be so kind as to leave a short review on Apple Podcast. It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview. Connect with me: Sign up for my weekly Newsletter and get the latest human innovation news into your inbox. Follow me on social media: LinkedInFacebookTwitterInstagramYoutubeTikTok My businesses Businesses: Heitland innovation SUCCEED ...

May 30, 2022 • 1h 3min
EP 174: How to write a book as entrepreneur - Andrew Dupy on the importance of writing a book as an entrepreneur.
Andrew Dupy Chief Relationship Officer at Leaders Press, Author of the Book Don't buy the watch, joined me to connect the dots of innovation and entrepreneurshipAndrew shared his story, how he wrote his book and we explored the process of writing a book with the Leaders Press and the great potential for entrepreneurs.Guest Links: Andrew on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-dupy-24a378106/Website: https://leaderspress.com/Blog Post: How to Get a Book Published: 20 Ways(#6 Will Shock You) https://leaderspress.com/how-to-get-a-book-published/His Book: https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Andrew-Dupy-ebook/dp/B09X6SLXFJLink to the show:Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at https://www.jensheitland.com/Give a review:If you enjoy this podcast would you be so kind as to leave a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview.Connect with Jens Heitland:Sign up for my weekly Newsletter ("Connect the Dots") where I share the innovative articles, books, podcasts etc. I discovered during the week.: https://bit.ly/Connect-the-dots-NEWSLETTERIf you are interested in joining an INNOVATION COMMUNITY feel free to join the Connecteurs Community Hub on Discord https://discord.gg/ZAZ36WU8SaFollow me on social media: https://linktr.ee/jensheitlandMy businesses Businesses:Heitland innovation: https://www.heitlandinnovation.comReverse Mentorship: https://www.xyzplayground.com/Applied Innovation Transformation: https://ai-fortuna.com/Innovation Lifestyle clothing:Link to the show: Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page Give a review: If you enjoy this podcast would you be so kind as to leave a short review on Apple Podcast. It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview. Connect with me: Sign up for my weekly Newsletter and get the latest human innovation news into your inbox. Follow me on social media: LinkedInFacebookTwitterInstagramYoutubeTikTok My businesses Businesses: Heitland innovation SUCCEED ...

May 27, 2022 • 20min
EP 173: How to transform a business the human way? - HIQA with Jens Heitland
HIQA - Human Innovation Questions AnsweredThe topic of today’s episode is: How to empower people to innovate?Questions I cover in the show:How to transform a business the human way?How to lead a business transformation the human way?How to communicate a transformation the human way?How to involve employees in a business transformation the human way?How to ensure long term success in a business transformation the human way?If you have questions to the topic or questions you want me to cover in one of the next live shows, please send them to me via email contact@heitlandinnovation.com Link to the show:Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at https://www.jensheitland.com/Give a review:If you enjoy this podcast would you be so kind as to leave a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview.Connect with Jens Heitland:Sign up for my weekly Newsletter ("Connect the Dots") where I share the innovative articles, books, podcasts etc. I discovered during the week.: https://bit.ly/Connect-the-dots-NEWSLETTER If you are interested in joining an INNOVATION COMMUNITY feel free to join the Connecteurs Community Hub on Discord https://discord.gg/ZAZ36WU8Sa Follow me on social media: https://linktr.ee/jensheitland My businesses Businesses:Heitland innovation: https://www.heitlandinnovation.comReverse Mentorship: https://www.xyzplayground.com/Applied Innovation Transformation: https://ai-fortuna.com/Innovation Lifestyle clothing: https://heitlandclothing.comOnline courses for innovators: https://heitlandinnovation.teachable.com/Link to the show: Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page Give a review: If you enjoy this podcast would you be so kind as to leave a short review on Apple Podcast. It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview. Connect with me: Sign up for my weekly Newsletter and get the latest human innovation news into your inbox. Follow me on social media: LinkedInFacebookTwitterInstagramYoutubeTikTok My businesses Businesses: Heitland innovation SUCCEED ...

May 23, 2022 • 1h
EP 172: Future Impact Today - Sid Mofya about startups, investing personal development and music.
Executive Director at Draper Venture Network - a global alliance of our member funds, who are present on all continents, former Kauffman Fellow and musician.Sid shared his story growing up in Sambia living in the UK and Tanzania before moving to Silicon Valley. We talk about which problems startups should solve, how startup founders develop, funding of startups and dive a bit into education and music.Guest Links: Sid on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidmofya/Website: https://www.sidmofya.com/Draper Network: https://www.drapernetwork.com/ Link to the show:Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at https://www.jensheitland.com/Give a review:If you enjoy this podcast would you be so kind as to leave a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview.Connect with Jens Heitland:Sign up for my weekly Newsletter ("Connect the Dots") where I share the innovative articles, books, podcasts etc. I discovered during the week.: https://bit.ly/Connect-the-dots-NEWSLETTER If you are interested in joining an INNOVATION COMMUNITY feel free to join the Connecteurs Community Hub on Discord https://discord.gg/ZAZ36WU8Sa Follow me on social media: https://linktr.ee/jensheitland My businesses Businesses:Heitland innovation: https://www.heitlandinnovation.comReverse Mentorship: https://www.xyzplayground.com/Applied Innovation Transformation: https://ai-fortuna.com/Innovation Lifestyle clothing: https://heitlandclothing.comOnline Courses for innovators: https://heitlandinnovation.teachable.com/Link to the show: Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page Give a review: If you enjoy this podcast would you be so kind as to leave a short review on Apple Podcast. It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview. Connect with me: Sign up for my weekly Newsletter and get the latest human innovation news into your inbox. Follow me on social media: LinkedInFacebookTwitterInstagramYoutubeTikTok My businesses Businesses: Heitland innovation SUCCEED ...