Leading with Imagination: How to Empower Teams and Embrace Change in 2025 with Sara Frasca

In this episode of AIBiz, host Avik Chakraborty dives into modern leadership with Sara Frasca—entrepreneur, innovation strategist, and former General Mills executive. Sara reveals what it takes to lead effectively in today’s fast-changing world: letting go of control, igniting creativity, and building cultures where people feel seen and valued. She shares powerful stories—from navigating red tape in corporate boardrooms to saving her family restaurant during COVID—that highlight how real leaders foster innovation by empowering others. If you're a business owner, corporate leader, or team manager looking to spark positive disruption, this conversation is for you. Discover why failure is essential, how creativity fuels sustainable growth, and how you can build teams that thrive in uncertainty.

About the Guest:Sara Frasca is a transformation coach, keynote speaker, and business strategist known for helping leaders unlock their team’s creative potential. A former executive at General Mills, she now works with global organizations to drive innovation and build resilient, people-first cultures. She also runs a family restaurant, bringing community and leadership together with purpose.

 

Key Takeaways :

• Leaders in 2025 must embrace “failing forward” and release control to empower real innovation.

• Sara’s experience jumping between corporate leadership and startup agility taught her how to challenge bureaucracy and lead with creativity.

• During COVID, she reinvented her family restaurant’s entire model—proving the power of letting your team lead solutions.

• Creativity isn’t reserved for artists. Sara argues every professional has the potential for creative decision-making if given space and encouragement.

• To foster creativity, step away from the desk. Insight often comes during a walk, a conversation, or even a moment of stillness.

• If you feel stuck as a leader, simplify the problem. Ask: “How would I explain this to an 8-year-old?” and bring in fresh perspectives.

• True leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about creating an energized environment where everyone contributes to forward motion.

 

 

Connect with the GuestWebsite: www.sarafrasca.comExplore her coaching and events including the 7 Figure Summit for transformative leadership.

 

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