Ignite Intrapreneurship with RJ Grimshaw

{"blocks":[{"key":"P0Nw3","text":"Understanding Intrapreneurship","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":30,"style":"BOLD"},{"offset":0,"length":30,"style":"fontSize_20"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"LuiI8","text":"Beginning the show, RJ Grimshaw explains the concept of Intrapreneurship as one where an employee, with an entrepreneurial spirit, works within the confines of another business. He references a book named 'Intrapreneuring: Why You Don't Have to Leave the Corporation to Become and Entrepreneur' which popularized the concept in the early '80s and mentions that the concept is gaining momentum globally. He presents entrepreneurship as a dual-benefit concept--one that benefits the individual in terms of their career, and one that benefits the organization when implemented, regardless of the size of the organization.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f2mYa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"qzaIH","text":"Value of Intrapreneurship","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":25,"style":"BOLD"},{"offset":0,"length":25,"style":"fontSize_20"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bKEUN","text":"iIn this next portion, Grimshaw further expounds on the value of Intrapreneurship and how it brings job satisfaction and boosts career growth. Personally, he credits his success in corporate America to his entrepreneurial traits, which he picked up in a family of entrepreneurs. He describes intrapreneurship as a means of self-improvement and education and demonstrates how it has helped him grow in his career. Ellin Sidell, the show's host, also shares her personal experiences with Intrapreneurship and how it has impacted her 35-year long IT supply chain career.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"xTtZU","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2iRGx","text":"Traits of Intrapreneurs","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":23,"style":"BOLD"},{"offset":0,"length":23,"style":"fontSize_20"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e7Grd","text":"In response to Sidell's question about traits of Intrapreneurs, Grimshaw lists ownership mentality, life-long learning, passion about life, calculated risk taking, and a drive to spark change as defining traits. He also emphasizes the importance of aligning individuals' and companies' values for Intrapreneurship to function effectively. This forms the foundation for discussion on what an Intrapreneurship operating system (iOS) is and how people can identify with these traits.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"sbtga","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"qtjET","text":"Intrapreneurship Operating System (iOS)","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":39,"style":"BOLD"},{"offset":0,"length":39,"style":"fontSize_20"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"kJkvb","text":"The discussion moves into understanding what an iOS is in detail and how it's built on the earlier-mentioned traits. Grimshaw shares that this concept gives individuals more confidence in their capabilities. He also discusses his method of recruiting by including 'intrapreneurship' in job descriptions, consequently raising the caliber of candidates who apply. From an individual's perspective, Grimshaw's aim is to educate and coach individuals by sharing his own experiences and success from his intrapreneurial journey.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"rBeNu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"LCL61","text":"Reaching out to businesses","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":26,"style":"BOLD"},{"offset":0,"length":26,"style":"fontSize_20"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"kP1zB","text":"Though initially not planned, Sidell inquires how small and medium businesses can reach out to Grimshaw and what problem his intrapreneurial practices seek to solve or opportunity they aim to provide. However, the responses to this query aren't available in the provided text.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"oyhA8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"GzdsJ","text":"Lessons from an Intrapreneurial Journey","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":39,"style":"BOLD"},{"offset":0,"length":39,"style":"fontSize_20"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"zpDiw","text":"Grimshaw sums up the important lessons his journey of intrapreneurship has taught him. This includes the importance of continuous learning and the value of having an intrapreneur in every business organization. Intrapreneurs, according to him, are the doers for the dreamers, and they work behind the scenes to realize the dreams of business visionaries.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3EkcJ","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}