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How to Build Innovation Confidence S14 Ep44
Download How_to_Build_Innovation_Confidence_S14_Ep44.mp3 The work of innovation culminates in execution. But getting there is a journey with hurdles to overcome. You need innovation confidence to face corporate antibodies, deal with setbacks, and keep innovating. Today’s show focuses on how to build innovation confidence.
The Best of Killer Innovations 2018: Motivating, Inspiring, Innovating S14 Ep43
Download The_Best_of_Killer_Innovations_2018__Motivating_Inspiring_Innovating_S14_Ep43.mp3 As 2018 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on an amazing year. We’ve listened to innovators from around the world. We’ve found non-obvious innovation in unexpected places. It’s been a year
Constraint Based Innovation
One of the keys I’ve found to successful execution is constraint based innovation. It is exactly what it sounds like. When I’m in the execution phase of the innovation process and assigning teams to various ideas, I’ll ask them, “How long will it take for you to create the product?” Whatever answer
How to Create a Strong Executive Presence - Part Two S14 Ep42
Download How_to_Create_a_Strong_Executive_Presence_Part_Two_S14_Ep42.mp3 Success in innovation requires more than great ideas, that amazing product, the unique service. Innovators need support from others to make their innovations a reality. How does the innovation leader persuade and influence others to support his/
How To Use A Stage Gate Funding Model To Create Your Innovation
My motto throughout my career has been “Ideas without execution are a hobby, and I’m not in the hobby business.” Execution is a risk; it requires commitment, money, and manpower; but there’s no point going through the process of ideation if you’re not going to do anything with the end result. In the
How to Create a Strong Executive Presence - Part One S14 Ep41
Download How_to_Create_a_Strong_Executive_Presence_S14_Ep41.mp3 What makes great leaders great? Those who motivate and inspire others and draw a following embody a strong executive presence. If you want to lead in innovation, strong executive presence is a must. Although it may seem an elusive
Pitch Your Best Idea
The next stage is to consider how these ideas might be implemented by your organization. Step one is to think about how to pitch your best idea. Look at the top ideas and say to yourself as the leader, “These are great ideas—how can we execute them?” The following questions will help you get to […]
4 Ways to Sniff Out a Bogus Innovation S14 Ep40
Download 4_Ways_to_Sniff_Out_a_Bogus_Innovation_S14_Ep40.mp3 We’ve all heard these larger than life claims made about some innovation. If it’s too good to be true, it probably is. Bogus innovations cause serious damage. They hurt consumers, employees, investors, and the innovator community
An Innovator with Impostor Syndrome S14 Ep39
Download An_Innovator_with_Impostor_Syndrome_S14_Ep39.mp3 A good number of us harbor a secret fear about our abilities or qualifications. We’re shadowed by clouds of doubt. Do you feel like a fraud and an impostor when it comes to your career? You’re not alone. I
The Wine Bottle: Ripe for Packaging Innovation S14 Ep38
Download The_Wine_Bottle_Ripe_for_Packaging_Innovation_S14_Ep38.mp3 When delivery fails, it costs in more ways than one. In today’s show, I talk with Santiago Navarro, founder and CEO of Garçon Wines. Santiago shares his unique solution to a constraint that caused major problems for his
