EP110: Innovation Inside and Out
Innovation is a buzzword beyond the water industry. We met with our innovation guru, Cristina Ahmadpour, and broke open the buzz to get to the nitty-gritty. We discussed concrete ways organizations can create cultures of innovation that result in increased deployment of innovative practices and technologies. Guess what…communication is a key component. Culture change, gaining…
EP109: The Business Case for Communications in Water
Watch the episode. Kelley and her team at Louisville Water Company are a dynamite case study in branding, public engagement, research for the sector. Get your pen/paper/note-taking app of your choice and get ready to take some notes. As fans of design thinking, Kelley’s team also demonstrates what design thinking practices look like in real…
Bonus Episode: The State of Communication and Water, Tarot Card Edition
You can’t say we’re not down to try new things. This was a fun one. We can’t promise you an eye-opening communication or leadership takeaway but we can promise some legit entertainment. Would you believe we did a tarot card reading for communication’s impact in the water industry? Yes, our dear friend and co-conspirator Duke…
EP108: The Social Impact of Water: The Confluence of Data and Story
“Science informs sound-decision making. Storytelling inspires change. Science, not storytelling, should drive policy and management in the water sector, but we need both to ensure safe & affordable water.” – Manny Teodoro Join the and Manny Teodoro for this conversation about citizen-based brand equity and its power to influence public trust, messaging for rate…
EP107: Creativity’s Power to Unlock your Resiliency
Did you know that creativity plays a vital role in your resiliency? According to a study published in the Journal of Positive Psychology, creativity encourages positive emotions that unlock our inner resources for dealing with stress and uncertainty. Being “creative” regularly helps build your creative resilience; the capacity to generate and act on positive solutions…