Innovation Storytellers
171 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsDid you ever wonder how an innovation got to its finish line? How innovators saw the future, made a product, and created change – in our world and in their companies? I did. Innovation Storytellers invites changemakers to describe how they created their innovation and just as important – THE STORIES – that made us fall in love with them. Come learn how great innovations need great stories to make them move around the world and how to become a better storyteller in the process.
I’m Susan Lindner, the Innovation Storyteller. But I wasn’t always. I’ve been a wannabe revolutionary, an epidemiologist at the CDC and an AIDS educator in the brothels of Thailand helping to turn former sex workers into entrepreneurs. Trained as an anthropologist and the Founder of Emerging Media, I’ve spent the last twenty years working with innovators from 60+ countries. Ranging from cutting edge startups to Fortune 100 companies like GE, Corning, Citi, Olayan, and nine foreign governments, helping their leaders to tell their stories and teaching them how to become incredible advocates for their innovations.
Great innovation stories make change possible. They let us step into a future we can’t see yet. I started this podcast to shine a light on our generation of great innovators, to learn how they brought their innovation to life and the stories they told to bring them to the world.
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162: Book Launch: How PROXIMITY is the new digital strategy all Innovators Need to Know
July 09, 2024 04:00 - 49 minutes - 39.3 MBAre you ready to explore how digital advancements reshape industries and create new business opportunities? In this exciting episode of the Innovation Storytellers Show, I sat down with Robert C. Wolcott, Cofounder of The World Innovation Network (TWIN Global), and Kaihan Krippendorff, Founder of Outthinker Networks, to discuss their groundbreaking new book, "Proximity: How PROXIMITY is the New Digital Strategy All Innovators Need to Know." In our conversation, we delve into the concept of...
161: How Diageo’s Smoke DNAi is Reimagining the Future of Whisky
July 02, 2024 04:00 - 42 minutes - 34.3 MBHave you ever wondered how tradition and modern science blend to create the perfect whisky? In this captivating episode of Innovation Storytellers Show, host Susan Lindner sits down with Aimée Morrison, Diageo's Master Blender, to explore the fascinating intersection of history, innovation, and cutting-edge technology in the Scotch whisky industry. Aimée shares her inspiring journey from falling in love with whisky and analytical science during her university days to becoming a key figure ...
160: How Airbus is Pushing the Envelope on Innovation Marketing
June 25, 2024 04:00 - 33 minutes - 26.5 MBHow do you push the boundaries of innovation marketing in one of the most high-tech industries in the world? In this episode of the Innovation Storytellers Show, we dive into this question with two remarkable guests from Airbus: Mina Bastawros, VP of Creative and Digital Marketing, and Florent Petteni, Head of A220 & A320 Family Product Marketing. Join us as Mina and Florent share their insights on how Airbus is leading the way in innovation marketing. From embracing digital transformation...
159: How Millennial Innovators are Changing the Game
June 18, 2024 04:00 - 38 minutes - 30.8 MBThis week, I'm thrilled to be joined by Maarten van Kroonenburg from the Netherlands. Maarten is the visionary behind BW Ventures, and if you’re not familiar with it yet, you will be soon. As CEO, he's on a mission to revolutionize small businesses by crafting resilient and scalable models. Drawing from his entrepreneurial journey, Maarten leads with a unique blend of strategic insight and practical wisdom. At BW Ventures, he champions structured, customer-centric approaches to innovation...
158: Why Now? How Good Timing Makes Great Products
June 11, 2024 04:00 - 31 minutes - 25.3 MBWhat if the secret ingredient to startup success isn't just what or how, but when? This week on the Innovation Storytellers Show, we're joined by Paul Orlando, a seasoned entrepreneur and the brain behind four international startup accelerators. Paul is not only a professor of entrepreneurship at the University of Southern California but also the author of the thought-provoking book "Why Now: How Good Timing Makes Great Products." In our discussion, Paul dives into the often-neglected aspe...
157: Creating an Innovation Pipeline at Colonial Pipeline
June 04, 2024 04:00 - 33 minutes - 26.7 MBWhat does innovation look like in the oil and gas industry, particularly in the midstream sector? In this episode of Innovation Storytellers Show, Susan Lindner introduces Dr. Mariah Judd, the Director of Innovation at Colonial Pipeline Company, to explore this intriguing question. Dr. Judd delves into the vital role Colonial Pipeline plays as a key national infrastructure, supplying fuel to millions of Americans. She emphasizes the company's commitment to future energy needs through i...
156: How Disruptive Edge Accelerates Innovation Globally
May 28, 2024 04:00 - 31 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this episode of the Innovation Storytellers Show, I am joined by two trailblazers in the field of corporate innovation: June Barrage, Market Leader for the US & Middle East and Jose Ribau, Executive in Residence at Disruptive Edge and . Together, they delve into the strategies and principles that Disruptive Edge employs to foster innovation on a global scale. The conversation begins by asking June what she believes to be the greatest innovation of all time. June, fresh from an illumina...
155: How Innovation Peer Networks Transform Outcomes
May 21, 2024 04:00 - 47 minutes - 38.2 MBHave you ever wondered how innovative peer networks can transform business outcomes? In this episode of Innovation Storytellers Show, I sit down with Roland Deiser, the Founder & Executive Chairman of the Center for the Future of Organization, to explore this fascinating topic. Roland Deiser brings a wealth of knowledge on the subject, with his extensive background in understanding the challenges of transformational change in large organizations. As a professor, advisor, and orchestrator o...
154: How Cubic’s Strong Communications Culture Creates better Outcomes
May 14, 2024 04:00 - 48 minutes - 38.6 MBWhat defines a strong communications culture, and how does it enable better innovation outcomes? In this episode of Innovation Storytellers, I welcome Niosha Kayhani, Director of International Programs and Commercial Products at Cubic. We delve into how his role shifted from individual innovator to empowering others to create and lead within a global organization of 7,000 people. Niosha shares insights on how Cubic built a culture that encourages collaboration across teams, relying on a ne...
153: How Prophet Marries Anthropology + Innovation to Transform Corporate
May 07, 2024 04:00 - 42 minutes - 33.7 MBToday, we've got a special doubleheader episode that dives deep into the world of innovation consulting. But we're not just talking about any consultants; today's guests bring a distinctive approach to the innovation landscape. They hail from a firm that attracts the most creative clients and crafts unique solutions based on their diverse backgrounds and philosophies. Joining me today, on the Innovation Storytellers Show, are Abram Sirignano and Tony Fross, who co-lead the product experien...
152: Lessons Learned at the Museum of Failure
April 30, 2024 04:00 - 44 minutes - 36 MBMy guest on the Innovation Storytellers Show this week is someone who’s turned understanding and exhibiting failures into an art form. Dr. Samuel West is a licensed clinical psychologist keen on the intersection of happiness, work, and cultural perceptions of failure. Dr. West’s journey from treating clinical issues like depression to exploring organizational psychology led him to an intriguing discovery: the crucial role of failure in fostering innovation and creativity. His work, especia...
151: Defining Global Collaboration in the Nuclear Age at EPRI
April 23, 2024 04:00 - 38 minutes - 30.4 MBHow often do we pause to consider the intricate, behind-the-scenes balance of technology and strategy that powers our everyday lives? In this episode of the Innovation Storytellers Show, I have an enlightening conversation with Heather Feldman, Director of Learning & Development at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). Heather shares insights from her unique vantage point on defining global collaboration in the nuclear age. From balancing the operational demands of current nuclear...
150: How Akina is Reinventing Networking for Women of Color
April 16, 2024 04:00 - 22 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this episode of the Innovation Storytellers Show, we journey beyond the executive boardroom to explore the vibrant intersections of social communities, networks, and the transformative power of sharing knowledge. I welcome Leigh Higginbotham Butler, the Founder & CEO of Akina Technologies, to delve into how Akina is revolutionizing networking for women of color. Leigh shares her journey from leading initiatives for liver disease prevention and treatment to founding Akina Technologies, ...
149: How Innov8rs CoLab Bringing Innovation Teams
April 09, 2024 04:00 - 40 minutes - 32.1 MBIn the latest episode of the Innovation Storytellers Show, I chat with Tommy Knoll, the visionary Founder and Primary Leader behind Innov8rs CoLab. We explore the vital role of Innov8rs CoLab in fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for innovation leaders worldwide. Have you ever felt the pangs of isolation in your pursuit of innovation? You're not alone. Susan and Tommy delve into how the path to innovation, though often solitary, can be transformed through community and c...
148: How Empathy Becomes a Game Changer in Innovation
April 02, 2024 04:00 - 39 minutes - 31.6 MBIn today's rapidly evolving world, where innovation and technology are at the forefront of transforming lives and businesses, how do we ensure that our pursuit of progress remains grounded in empathy and understanding? How do we create innovations pushing the boundaries of what's possible and enriching and uplifting the communities they're designed to serve? I sat down with Amy J. Wilson, Founder and Guide at Empathy for Change, to explore the critical intersection of innovation, empathy, ...
147: Innovation Resistance: How Stories Overcome Flight, Fight, and Freeze
March 26, 2024 04:00 - 33 minutes - 26.8 MBIn the fourth and final episode of my series on the Innovation Storytellers Show with Peter Temes, CEO and Founder of the Institute for Innovation at Large Organizations (ILO), we explore the complex world of innovation resistance. This episode, a culmination of insightful discussions on trust, the evolution of innovation rules, and the innovation awareness gap, takes a closer look at innovators' challenges when introducing new ideas within their organizations. The conversation opens by...
146: The Innovation Awareness Gap…And How to Fix it
March 19, 2024 04:00 - 33 minutes - 26.4 MBPeter Temes, the CEO and Founder of the ILO, joins me in tackling a particularly intriguing aspect of innovation that intersects directly with communication. We're dissecting the nuances of when innovation and communication align perfectly and when they, unfortunately, miss the mark. Our discussion revolves around the "innovation awareness gap" – a phenomenon that even the best of us can stumble upon, resulting in a disconnect between the innovation we aim to deliver and the intended audienc...
145: The Old and New Rules of Successful Innovation
March 12, 2024 04:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBWelcome to a thrilling special edition of the Innovation Storyteller Show. Today, we're soaring high on excitement, feeling like we've found the end of the rainbow with a pot of gold, as we dive into an enriching conversation with my innovation guide and intellectual beacon, Peter Temes. In this episode, Peter and I journeyed through the intricacies of turning strategies from mere visions into tangible realities. We dissect the critical elements that transform a company's strategy into a ...
144: Trust: How to create it, keep it, and spread it in Innovation
March 05, 2024 05:00 - 37 minutes - 30 MBToday, I'm thrilled to introduce a very special series that tackles the topics shaping the world of innovation. Joining me is Peter Temes, Founder & President of the ILO Institute, a beacon of wisdom in the innovation community and someone I've had the privilege of calling my intellectual mentor. In this episode, we explore the crucial dilemmas and opportunities within large organizations, touching upon the essence of trust, the ambition behind moon shots, and the intricate roles of chief ...
143: Peter Temes, Founder and President of ILO Institute, and the “Godfather” of innovation.
February 27, 2024 05:00 - 55 minutes - 44.8 MBGetting really good at innovation requires a certain vantage point – both in the trenches doing the work and the ability to soar above it all to see what’s missing and what’s next. It’s why I love having Peter Temes, Founder and CEO of the ILO, the Institute for Innovation at Large Organization. For 25+ years, Peter has rolled up his sleeves and gotten deep into the work. Best of all, he emerges with new ideas to guide all of us to do and be better at change. This week, I’m re-sh...
142: How to Create Intersections of Tech, Design and Sustainability in Innovation
February 20, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes - 31.9 MBIn today’s rapidly evolving world, technology, design, and sustainability are more critical than ever. But how can we navigate these intersections to foster innovation that's not only groundbreaking but also inclusive and sustainable? This episode of the Innovation Storytellers Show, featuring Anthony Di Bitonto, former Senior Director of Physical Experience Design at Johnson & Johnson, explores this question. Is it possible to create technologically advanced, beautifully designed, and envir...
141: How the WHO Innovation Hub is Changing Global Health Outcomes
February 13, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes - 31.5 MBI sat down with Louise Agersnap, the Head of WHO Innovation Hub, part of the Digital Health and Innovation Department, for a thought-provoking discussion on the transformative initiatives happening at the World Health Organization. With over 20 years of experience in global health development and innovation, Louise brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to the table. The conversation kicks off with a reflection on the global health sector's unique challenges and the critical need for in...
140: How Pioneer Square Labs Takes Corporate Venturing to New Heights
February 06, 2024 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBMy guest, T.A. McCann, Managing Director of Pioneer Square Labs, brings an exceptional blend of experience and insight. A serial entrepreneur, T.A. has founded companies like Synosis (acquired by Google), GIST (acquired by BlackBerry), and Rival IQ, a leader in marketing analytics. His journey from leading roles at Microsoft to being an active angel investor and a respected professor at the University of Washington Foster School of Business offers a panoramic view of innovation and entre...
139: How Metalenz Is Using Semiconductor Wisdom to Transform Optics
January 30, 2024 05:00 - 41 minutes - 33.3 MBToday's guest is Rob Devlin, the Co-founder, and CEO of Metalenz. In this episode, we journey through the innovative landscape of optical semiconductor technology. Metalenz, a pioneering company in this field, is not just tweaking the existing technology but is revolutionizing how we perceive and utilize optics in everyday life. From the screens of our smartphones to the depths of scientific exploration, Metalenz is reshaping the foundation of how we interact with light and vision. Rob bri...
138: How HOK is Transforming Spaces for the Future of Work
January 23, 2024 05:00 - 53 minutes - 42.7 MBIn this episode, Kay Sargent, Director of Workplace Thought Leadership at HOK discusses how work environments should evolve to become spaces that meet and invigorate our needs. The conversation takes us through Kay's diverse career, highlighting her adaptability and curiosity, keeping her at the forefront of workplace innovation. We also explore the concept of curiosity as a driving force in business. Kay's perspective on this is enlightening: staying curious is essential for problem-solvi...
137: What Microsoft's Africa Development Centre (ADC) Can Teach US About Innovating With Constraints
January 16, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 25.2 MBToday, we take a journey into the heart of African innovation. Our esteemed guest, Nkem Nweke from Microsoft, brings a fresh and insightful perspective on technological advancements in Africa. Nkem, based in Lagos, Nigeria, is not just an innovator but a storyteller of change. His work in problem framing, design sprints, and disruptive product development reshapes how we think about technology's role in addressing local and global challenges. He offers a deep dive into Microsoft's innovati...
136: How SEPTA is Transforming Philadelphia into a Smart City
January 09, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 25.6 MBAs a New York City native, public transportation has been a central part of my life. It's more than just a means of travel; it's where life happens. This personal connection brings extra excitement to my conversation today with SEPTA's Chief Innovation Officer, Emily Yates. Emily is not just a strategic leader; she's a visionary, redefining how we perceive and interact with urban spaces. In our enlightening discussion, Emily opens up about her approach to innovation. She challenges the...
135: How the US Navy Sources Breakthrough Innovation To Keep Us Safe
January 02, 2024 05:00 - 49 minutes - 39.8 MBIn my latest episode of Innovation Storytellers Show, I welcome Dr. Scott Walper, Science Director for Synthetic Biology at the US Office of Naval Research Global. The conversation took an exciting turn into the world of engineered living materials, a realm where the boundaries between the living and the inanimate blur into a new reality of possibilities. Dr. Walper's enthusiasm was palpable as he spoke about his favorite subject, engineered living materials. He shared how this field trans...
134: Exploring the Six 'I's® of Innovation
December 19, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode of Innovation Storytellers Show, I welcome Natalie Turner, Founder & CEO of The Entheo Network and the brain behind The Six 'I's® of Innovation. Natalie offers a riveting exploration of how innovation can be an everyday practice, accessible to all, not just reserved for specialized teams. She discusses how the Six 'I's® model can serve as a compass, guiding us in integrating innovation into our daily work and strategic projects alike. Natalie emphasizes the importance of 'p...
133: How Corporates can Plug and Play with Startups to Accelerate Innovation
December 12, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 29.1 MBIn the latest episode of Innovation Storytellers Show, I had the pleasure of talking with Wade Bitaraf, the Founder of Energy & Sustainability at Plug and Play. Our conversation is a deep dive into the transformative role of startups in reshaping the energy sector, particularly the oil and gas industry, at a time when the world is grappling with climate change. Wade brings to the table a wealth of experience from Plug and Play, an organization that stands out for its unique approach in hel...
132: How Wish, Cisco, Intuit Quickbooks, & Mozilla Used Social Media to Innovate People, Products and Processes
December 05, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 40.8 MBThis week's episode provides a fascinating look into the art of communication in innovation. It's crucial for reaching audiences, teams, and the broader market. Carmen Collins is a name I've admired and spoken about at international conferences, even before we met for this podcast. Carmen's transformative work at Cisco, particularly in reviving the brand through employee voices and social media post-telecom boom, is inspiring. In this episode, Carmen, with her extensive experience in socia...
131: How Insurance Becomes an Innovator’s Best Friend
November 28, 2023 05:00 - 51 minutes - 41.3 MBI'm thrilled to have Mach Millett, the Chief Innovation Officer and Alternative Investment Practice Leader at Lockton Financial Services, join us on The Innovation Storytellers Show. Mach's impressive background spans over a decade at Marsh and a legal career at Skadden Arps, equipping him with a unique perspective on managing risks in innovation. In this episode, we're not just talking about insurance in the traditional sense. We're delving into how to protect the future - the innovations...
130: How Stanford University Is Becoming a Green City
November 21, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 37.1 MBIn this episode of the Innovation Storytellers Show, I spoke with Lincoln Bleavens, Stanford University's Executive Director of Sustainability & Energy Management. With a rich background in the global energy sector, Lincoln brings a unique blend of academic and practical expertise to his role, overseeing a range of operations from energy and water management to emergency preparedness and waste management. Our discussion centered on Stanford's innovative approach to sustainability, viewing ...
129: Are You Deploying Your Venus Genius at Work?
November 14, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes - 29.9 MBThis week I explore a unique perspective on innovation through the lens of gender dynamics and intuition. Our guest, Fabienne Jacquet, a scientist, corporate innovator, author, and the founder of INNOVEVE®, brings a wealth of experience and a distinctive viewpoint on the subject. Fabienne challenges conventional wisdom by emphasizing the importance of both masculine and feminine energies in the innovation process, transcending the traditional gender roles. She discusses the neuroscience be...
128: How Gen Z at OSU’s Innovation Center are Generating F500 Breakthroughs
November 07, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutes - 32.2 MBIn the latest installment of the Innovation Storytellers Show, I had the pleasure of engaging in a profound conversation with Paul Reeder, the Executive Director of the Center for Innovation Strategies at Ohio State University. Our discussion explored what innovation truly means for businesses today, far beyond the superficial trappings that often masquerade as progress. Paul Reeder is a name that resonates with authority in the realm of innovation. His mission at the Center for Innovation...
127: How to Innovate The Human Experience
October 31, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this compelling episode of Innovation Storytellers, I am joined by Brian Solis, the Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow. If you've ever been fascinated by how technology serves as a catalyst for business transformation, then this episode is a must-listen for you. Brian Solis, who has spent over two decades studying digital Darwinism, discusses the evolving role of Executive Briefing Centers and Innovation Centers in the tech industry. These spaces, once merely showrooms for platform...
126: How to Humanize Innovation Leadership
October 24, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 26.4 MBIn today's fast-paced, ever-evolving business landscape, leadership is under constant scrutiny. The spotlight often shines on the balance—or imbalance—between two critical aspects of decision-making: logic and intuition. While some say good leadership relies on hard facts and analytics, others argue that instinct plays an invaluable role. I sit down with Mary Pat Knight, an authority on humanized leadership, who compellingly addresses this intricate balance between head and heart. Mary Pat...
125: What We Can Learn from Travel’s Massive Pivots
October 17, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 33.5 MBI sit down with Hansini Sharma, Practice Lead at Acquis Consulting Group, to delve into the rapidly changing landscape of the travel industry. The episode is a journey through the nexus of innovation and execution, setting the stage for transformative impacts on both business and leisure travel. Hansini's 15+ years of industry experience shines as she outlines the paradigm shifts driven by sustainability and technological advancements. She elaborates on how cultural awareness and employee en...
124: How HelloFresh Reinvented Dinnertime
October 06, 2023 11:01 - 48 minutes - 38.5 MBThis week, I invite you to feast your senses on a captivating dialogue with Kristin Bryan, Director of Culinary Innovation at HelloFresh. Kristin takes us on a culinary journey that marries taste and technology, enriching our palates and minds. For those intrigued by how the complexity of flavors in your HelloFresh meal kit is conceived, Kristin introduces the riveting concept of "Creative Abrasion." Coined by Linda Hill, this approach isn't about conflicts but about generating a kind of f...
123: How Freelancers are the Innovator’s Greatest Secret Weapon
October 03, 2023 04:00 - 58 minutes - 47.1 MBIn the latest episode of the Innovation Storytellers Show, I sit down with John Winsor, Founder and Chairman of Open Assembly, to examine the intricacies of the future of work. John, who is an authority on open talent and innovative work models, brings decades of experience and wisdom to the conversation. Winsor is not a stranger to groundbreaking ideas. He has served as an executive in residence at Harvard Business School's Laboratory for Innovation Science and is currently writin...
122: How TIAA is Transforming Retirement into Longevity
September 26, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 27.8 MBI sat down with Melora Zaner, the Chief Design Officer at TIAA, to discuss the often-overlooked value of incremental innovation and the transformative power of design in addressing pressing societal challenges like retirement. Our conversation starts with an urgent issue that many are facing—the retirement crisis in America. We discuss the alarming statistics indicating that 40% of Americans are on track to run out of money in their retirement years. Melora offers an intriguing alternativ...
121: How Embedded Experiences Will Change Brands Forever
September 19, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 33.6 MBIn a time where innovation is often boiled down to buzzwords, Adipat Virdi, Global Immersive Strategist and Former Global Creative Product Lead for Immersive, brings us back to the essence of true innovation. With a remarkable history of embedding immersive strategy into global organizations like Meta, Virgin Atlantic, and the BBC, Virdi helps us refocus on what's important. He challenges us to escape 'Plato's Cave' and reassess the often unconscious limitations we put on the idea of innovat...
120: How Citi’s First Global CIO Created an Innovation Culture
September 12, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 34.1 MBGet ready for an illuminating journey into the complexities and nuances of innovation with my guest, Amy Radin, Executive Advisor and founder of Pragmatic Innovation Partners. With a career that spans multiple decades and industries, Amy brings an unparalleled depth of insight into what it truly takes to innovate, especially in the financial services sector. From being Citi's first global Chief Innovation Officer to her executive roles at American Express and Axa, her expertise is as expansi...
121: How Jack Daniels innovates the #1 Whiskey Brand in the World
September 05, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 39 MBIn today's episode of the Innovation Storytellers podcast, we'll delve into the world of one of the most well-known, respected, and beloved brands in the United States and worldwide: Jack Daniels. According to Inner Brands' Best Global Brands 2022 report, Jack Daniels has been a household name for over 155 years. We are excited to have Heather Howell, the Global Director of Trademark and Innovation at Jack Daniels on the show. Heather's leadership in driving innovation has been a crucial f...
120: How Adobe is Creatively Bringing Us All into the Metaverse & Web3
August 29, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this week's edition of the Innovation Storytellers podcast, I invite you to join me in an insightful conversation with Chris Duffy, a strategic futurist and leading figure in digital experiences with Adobe. We explore how AI, creativity, and the metaverse collide as we discuss Adobe's groundbreaking work in generative AI and the transformation of work through AI, and the future of design. In this captivating episode, delve into the intricacies of AI in image generation, the evolving lan...
119: Unleashing Innovation at HBCUs
August 22, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 29.1 MBWhat does innovation mean to you? For many, it’s about the latest tech marvel or the next big thing in the market. But as I sat down with Tyrome ‘Ty’ Smith, Director of Strategic Partnership at Common Mission Project, our conversation gave the term a whole new meaning. Our discussion revolved around the unseen channels of innovative ideas - beyond Silicon Valley and tech giants, deep into governmental organizations, think tanks, and more. We pondered upon a simple yet profound question: wh...
118: From Disney to Entrepreneurship, How Love Drives Innovation Storytelling & the Creative Process
August 15, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 33.9 MBIn the world of innovation, stories often act as the bridge between an idea and its realization. And who better to delve into this fascinating dynamic than David Zaboski, Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer at Laetro. With roots that trace back to the prestigious Art Center College of Design and then onwards to the bustling creative studios of Disney during its 'second golden age of animation’, David's journey is nothing short of magical. Films like Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and Lion Ki...
117: Will AI Out-Innovate The Chief Innovation Officer? CapGemini Has Ideas
August 07, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this eye-opening episode of Innovation Storytellers, we host a lively discussion with Elisa Farri, VP & Co-lead of Capgemini Invent's Management Lab. Join us as we dive into the ever-evolving world of the Chief Innovation Officer (CIO), dispelling the notion that AI is set to dethrone the human touch in the realm of innovation. From the heart of business processes and people management to the broadening scope of innovation beyond academia, Elisa explores the radical shifts in traditiona...
116: What Can LEGO Teach Us about Serious Play In Building Breakthrough
August 02, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this episode of The Innovation Storytellers Show, I am excited to take you on a journey through the world of play with Carol Hill, Global Learning Director at the LEGO Group. As a catalyst for change and a staunch advocate for continuous improvement, Carol leads her team in embedding learning through play across the LEGO system. In this episode, we explore how a tiny LEGO brick can be a catalyst for significant innovation. Carol shares how LEGO facilitates an environment of psychologica...
115: How Innovators Can Win the Autonomous Transformation
July 25, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 27.3 MBToday, I delve deep into a topic close to my heart and vital in the modern business landscape - cultivating an innovation culture amid rapid technological change. Joining us in this intriguing exploration is Brian Evergreen, an authority in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and author of the soon-to-be-released book, 'Autonomous Transformation.' Brian is the founder of The Profitable Good Company, and best known for his work in advising Fortune 500 executives on AI strategy. In thi...