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Leading the Revolution: Gary Hamel Explores Corporate Innovation and Change
In this episode, we’re joined by Gary Hamel, the acclaimed author of ‘Leading the Revolution.’ Gary delves deep into the essence of corporate innovation and the challenges faced by change-makers within organizations. We discuss how to punch above your weight and capture attention for transformative ideas, the necessity of building coalitions, understanding resistance, and the importance of courage in navigating change. Gary shares profound insights from his book, illuminating how individuals can drive radical change in even the most resistant corporate environments. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about innovation, strategy, and leading transformative change in business.
Discover how to:
- Challenge outdated business models
- Overcome organizational resistance
- Build grassroots momentum for innovation
- Lead change even when you don’t have formal authority
This is Part 4 of our deep-dive series on Leading the Revolution, where Hamel outlines the practical playbook for driving radical innovation inside established organizations.
Whether you’re an intrapreneur, innovation leader, or just tired of business-as-usual, this episode will fuel your fire to lead change from within.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:22 Corporate Rebels and Navigating the Corporate Maze
00:46 The Revolutionary Imperative
00:58 Challenges of Pitching New Ideas
01:35 The Path Less Trodden
02:00 Gary Hamel’s Insights on Corporate Innovation
04:04 The Importance of Alignment and Its Pitfalls
07:33 Case Studies of Successful Change Makers
12:31 Building a Point of View and Writing a Manifesto
36:24 Anticipating Resistance and Overcoming Objections
38:47 Navigating Relationship Challenges
39:14 The Four Stages of Denial in Relationships
40:18 Corporate Lessons from Toyota’s Success
42:07 The Importance of Confronting Beliefs
44:26 Leadership and Organizational Renewal
46:01 Challenges in Entrepreneurial Companies
49:07 Building Coalitions for Change
01:12:10 The Role of Courage in Leadership
01:16:41 Final Thoughts and Reflections
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Find Gary here: https://www.garyhamel.com
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