ntergenerational sacrifice in business highlights the trade-off between short-term gains and long-term sustainability. Learn how visionary leadership and strategic decisions shape the future while avoiding the pitfalls of short-sighted planning.
Posted 6 days ago Tagged Business Growth business insights Change Management change-making creating systems elegant strategy failure resilience impactful decisions Innovation Innovation Leadership innovation systems Leadership long-term thinking Seth Godin Strategy success systems systemic change thoughtful leadership transformative strategies
Seth Godin shares his thoughts on strategy, innovation, and systemic change. Learn how to align with systems, embrace failure, and redefine long-term thinking for impactful results.
Posted 1 week ago Tagged crowdsourcing ideas Disruptive Innovation distributed innovation DIY solutions Eric Von Hippel Eric Von Hippel interview free innovation concepts free user innovation innovation and creativity innovation case studies innovation process innovation strategies MIT Sloan open innovation Schumpeterian paradigm technological innovation user-centered design user-driven products user-driven solutions
Explore the fascinating world of free user innovation with Eric Von Hippel as he delves into how users independently create solutions to meet their own needs, transforming industries in the process. Learn the dynamics of this phenomenon and its implications for the future of innovation.
Posted 2 weeks ago Tagged business adaptation Business Strategy Byron Reese Agora Change Management economic cycles hive metaphor Innovation innovation cycles inside view Kondratieff cycles leadership insights long-term growth navigating change Organizational Growth overcoming tunnel vision perspective in business read the label Sony rise and fall strategic foresight superorganism theory
In this week’s Thursday Thought, we delve into the complexities of navigating change from within. Using quotes, research, and insights from the Innovation Show, we explore how our perception of individuality vs. being part of a larger whole affects our ability to adapt. Drawing parallels with superorganisms like beehives, the episode discusses how business and economic cycles, like Kondratiev waves, shape our world. Highlighting examples from companies like Sony, we examine the ‘inside view’ trap and the importance of stepping outside our immediate focus to see the bigger picture. Join us as we read the label from outside the jar and prepare for the future.
Posted 2 weeks ago Tagged Agora theory Byron Reese collective intelligence collective memory collective progress Consciousness DNA evolution emergent properties future of humanity global organism hive mind human species evolution human superorganism interconnected humanity multicellular life origins of life philosophy of life scientific exploration survival of species We Are Agora
In this thought-provoking episode, Byron Reese shares insights from his book We Are Agora, delving into the concept of humanity as a superorganism. From the origins of life and DNA to the nature of collective intelligence, explore how our interconnected existence shapes the future of life and society.
Posted 3 weeks ago Tagged chronic stress corporate resilience corporate stress crisis management decision-making employee wellbeing innovation challenges leadership compensation Leadership Strategies long-term growth organisational health organisational learning proactive planning resource allocation short-termism strategic thinking Stress Management stress-response comparison Sustainability temporal discounting
Stress impacts both human bodies and corporate organizations similarly—prioritizing short-term survival often at the expense of long-term growth. This article draws fascinating parallels and shares insights from experts on balancing immediate crisis management with future-focused strategies. Learn why leaders must prepare during calm times to build resilience and foster innovation.
Posted 1 month ago Tagged adapting to change business reinvention business wisdom career transitions Charles Handy Charles Handy tribute Future Of Work innovation strategies leadership insights leadership philosophy legacy of Charles Handy Life Lessons Organizational Change personal growth reinventing success second curve concept societal change The Second Curve timeless wisdom
In this special episode, we honor the legendary Charles Handy, philosopher and author of The Second Curve. Recorded after his stroke, Handy shares timeless wisdom on life, leadership, change, and the importance of reinventing ourselves before it’s too late.
Posted 1 month ago Tagged actionable metrics candor culture effective leadership Employee Engagement employee incentives Employee Motivation Innovation Strategy leadership tools motivation strategies optimizing rewards organizational efficiency organizational management performance evaluation reward systems Steve Kerr stretch goals team accountability workplace fairness workplace optimization workplace performance
In this episode, Steve Kerr, author of Reward Systems: Does Yours Measure Up?, dives deep into the art of optimizing workplace reward systems. From defining performance in actionable terms to tackling stretch goals and fostering candor, Steve provides invaluable strategies for leaders. Learn how to align metrics with rewards, eliminate inefficiencies, and build a culture where employees feel valued and motivated
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Steve Kerr, the renowned author of “Reward Systems,” delves into the art and science of designing effective reward systems. In this episode, we uncover why most organizational reward structures fail and how leaders can fix them by aligning performance definitions, measurement systems, and incentives. Through engaging anecdotes, including examples from GE, the military, and healthcare, Kerr provides actionable strategies to transform reward systems for better employee engagement and organizational outcomes.
Posted 1 month ago Tagged 3M Chief Science Advocate Collaboration Creativity empathy engineering engineering innovation Innovation Jayshree Seth Leadership Leadership Strategies patents purpose-driven leadership Resilience Science scientific advocacy STEM Storytelling Visionary Leadership women in science
Jayshree Seth, 3M’s first Chief Science Advocate, shares her journey as a trailblazer with 80 patents. She delves into leadership principles, innovation strategies, and the transformative power of empathy and storytelling in science. Jayshree offers practical frameworks for aligning leadership with purpose, emphasizing the importance of creativity and resilience in a rapidly changing world. A must-listen for aspiring leaders and innovators!