Innovation is a manifestation of energy :: Amanda Billiott

What is Innovation?

Amanda Billiot, VP of Human Resources for Military Engines at Pratt & Whitney, shares what is innovation through her years as a positive disruptor in DEI.

More about our guest:

Amanda Billiot is the VP, Human Resources for Military Engines at Pratt & Whitney. After over 16 years in HR, she is a self-proclaimed positive disruptor when it comes to leading innovation and growth courageously. Two of her proudest professional accomplishments include helping to start the award-winning Empower Ability ERG and this incredible WILL Rise program at Pratt. She has also worked for GE, Cooper Industries, the National Labor Relations Board, and in sports radio. Amanda is also a proud fellow of the Aspen Institute’s First Mover Program and an active member of her local community and church.

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Episode guide

0:00 - Intro

2:27 - What is Innovation

3:37 - Energy in industry level work processes

4:24 - Innovation and Patents

5:44 - Innovation Buzzword: Inclusion

8:26 - DEI program: Raytheon

10:30 - DEI for broader innovation

11:54 - Having a heart

14:34 - What isn't Innovation?

19:11 - Resiliency, Celebrations, and Learning

20:58 - Innovation, Health, Well-being, and COVID

22:22 - Performance reviews, Cookie-cutter employees,

25:46 - Interview, expectations, bias, and validation

29:06 - Advice to deal with the imposter syndrome

32:34 - Advice for innovators

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