Treat Your Life Like A Startup S12 Ep41
Download Treat_Your_Life_Like_A_Startup_S12_Ep41.mp3 Many make the mistake of thinking that their lives are going to work out as planned. It never does. What would happen if you treated your life like a startup? The guest for this weeks show, Dr. Anna Akbari, discusses
The CEO Innovation Dilemma: Creating an Innovation Culture That Works
CEOs across America are facing a critical dilemma: how to keep up in today’s innovation economy. 97% of CEOs agree that innovation has grown increasingly important over the last 10 years, and 73% of those CEOs note that innovation plays an important role in determining the value of a company. The pr
6 High Impact Innovations I'm Most Excited About S12 Ep40
Download 6_High_Impact_Innovations_Im_Most_Excited_About_S12_Ep40.mp3 This time of year, I take a moment and look at innovations that were announced in the last year whose impact will be significant in the next 12 to 24 months. This year's list contains some
How to Implement the Law of Execution
Theodore Levitt, known for creating and popularizing business terms like ‘corporate purpose’ and ‘globalization,’ understood the necessity for balancing an innovation agenda with the operational agenda. He also understood that this balance doesn’t come easy. The challenge is really two-fold. First,
Top 8 Reasons Why Your Ideas Don't Get Backed S12 Ep39
Download Top_8_Reasons_Why_Your_Ideas_Dont_Get_Backed_S12_Ep39.mp3 It can be extremely frustrating when your ideas can't seem to secure support or backing. Why? Is it the idea or is it you? In this weeks show, I share some of my personal lessons
3 Examples of How Poor Business Execution Can Impact Innovation
Many exciting innovative ideas fail. Why? One reason is the poor business execution of the idea. Lee Iacocca has had a few brilliant ideas over the course of his career. He spearheaded the development of some of the most classic Ford cars, like the Pinto and the Mustang, which is just one of the man
3 Pieces of Innovation Advice For Entrepreneurs S12 Ep38
Download 3_Pieces_of_Innovation_Advice_For_Entrepreneurs_S12_Ep38.mp3 Getting innovation advice from actual innovators is invaluable. In this weeks, show, we hear from Tyler Reynolds, the CEO and Co-founder of Trinity Mobile Networks. Tyler and his co-founder, Stephen Hall, are innovators who were inspired to
3 Innovative Companies That Understand How to Execute for Success
Jack Welch was the CEO of General Electric for two decades because he knew how to accomplish what he discussed above. He knew how to balance the execution of operational activities and innovative agendas. Not every business leader can do this, but there are a few who have. And those few have electri
9 Daily Questions That Will Improve Your Career Success Forever S12 Ep37
Download 9_Daily_Questions_That_Will_Improve_Your_Career_Success_Forever_S12_Ep37.mp3 I have a morning routine where I run down a set of daily questions that help me stay on track and focused on the right things. These question have come about over my years of learning
The Final Key to Innovation: Understanding the Law of Execution
Innovation can sometimes seem totally intangible. It’s easy enough to come up with an idea that you believe will change the world, or at least your industry. It is putting that idea into action that becomes another ballgame. Developing an actual product or service that can be sold or put into practi
