What is Innovation?

Feb 19 2025 133 ep. 32 mins 4
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Conversations with innovation experts and practitioners about what innovation is and how we can all get better at it.

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Innovation is a way of thinking about the world :: Laura Hamill

Feb 19 2025 34 mins  
Innovation: A way of thinking about the world Is your company's culture stifling innovation? Dr. Laura Hamill, organizational psychologist and author of "The Power of Culture," argues that innovation is fundamentally about mindset. "Innovation is a mindset. It's a way of thinking about the world," says Dr. Hamill. She emphasizes the importance of creating a culture where people f

Innovation is the ability to get creative ideas done :: Duncan Wardle

Feb 05 2025 34 mins  
Innovation isn't just about having ideas—it's about getting them done. As Duncan Wardle, former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney, says: "I define creativity as the ability to have an idea. We can all do that. But I genuinely believe everybody is creative, and I define innovation as the ability to get it done." In his new book, "The Imagination Emporium: Creative Recip

Innovation is about evolving yourself, your environment, and the world :: Pam Buchanan

Nov 13 2024 31 mins  
Innovation is evolving - are you? In a recent conversation with Pam Buchanan, founder of Quantum Sense, we explored the deeper dimensions of innovation. Pam challenges us to think beyond products and technologies, emphasizing that true innovation starts at the soul level. "Innovation is about evolving yourself, evolving your environment, and evolving the world," says Buchanan. Sh

Innovation is doing something differently with better outcomes :: David Sinkinson

Nov 06 2024 27 mins  
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, true innovation is more crucial than ever. But what separates genuine innovation from mere change? David Sinkinson, co-founder of AppArmor and author of "Startup Different," offers a thought-provoking perspective: "Innovation is not changes that reinforce the status quo. It's about doing something differently with better outcomes." H

Innovation is adding value :: Rani Al Hajji

Oct 30 2024 30 mins  
Join us in a profound discussion with Rani Al Hajji, a trailblazer in the FMCG sector with over 25 years of experience at leading companies like L'Oréal and Colgate. Rani shares his unique insights on turning complex technologies into consumer-friendly solutions that not only innovate but resonate widely. "Innovation has 4 criteria: it has to be new, it has to bring a positive di

Innovation is creating new benefits :: Purandar Das

Aug 08 2024 26 mins  
Purandar Das, a two-time CTO and the current CEO of a leading data protection company, shares his insights on redefining innovation in the tech world: "Innovation is creating a new process, a new product, or a new approach to doing something better—solving a problem that's not been solved before." - Purandar Das

Innovation is when solving a problem creates value :: Joia Spooner - Fleming

Jul 31 2024 27 mins  
In a world where the term 'innovation' risks becoming a buzzword, understanding its true essence is crucial. Joia Spooner-Fleming, a seasoned innovation executive with a decades-long track record of developing people and products at Procter & Gamble, joins the show to discuss what innovation looks like in practice.

Innovation is challenging the status quo :: Shanil Ebrahim

Jul 24 2024 26 mins  
Join us this week for a conversation with Shanil Ebrahim, Partner and National Life Sciences & Healthcare Consulting Leader at Deloitte Canada! We challenge the common misconception that innovation requires constant efficiency. Shanil shares why some "wasted work" is inevitable, and even essential, for groundbreaking ideas.

Innovation is simplifying :: Collin Graves

Jul 17 2024 37 mins  
This conversation with Collin Graves, CEO of North Labs, revolves around simplifying complex processes, removing technical debt, and streamlining workflows to increase efficiency and productivity. Jared and Collin also discuss the challenges of managing technical debt in complex systems and the importance of a slow and steady approach to AI adoption.

Innovation is value creation toward a goal :: Tatsuya Nakagawa

Jul 10 2024 36 mins  
Host Jared Simmons talks with Tatsuya Nakagawa, Co-Founder and CEO of Castagra Products. Tatsuya offers a unique take: "For me, innovation is value creation towards some sort of goal or aim." This reflection springs from the story of his junior high school decision about whether to alter his name to overcome social barriers, highlighting how innovation is woven into the human exper