141. An Invitation for Innovation: Why C...

"Meaning is about being mindful of the effect you have on other people."What makes a life meaningful? We often think purpose and meaning are the same thing, but according to Stanford professor Brian Lowery, they're fundamentally different. Purpose is what drives us. Meaning comes ... Show More

"When there's a gap between our intention and our impact, we diminish others and our communication."The best leaders don't succeed because they have all the answers—they succeed because they bring out the best thinking in others. Liz Wiseman, executive advisor, CEO of the Wiseman ... Show More

“Managing emotions—yours and your audience's—is hard enough, but it's even harder when you're under pressure to respond."High-pressure communication doesn't have to derail your message. In this Think Fast, Talk Smart Ask Matt Anything episode, Matt Abrahams answers real-world que ... Show More

If you’re leading innovation, you need very specific leadership skills. Harvard Business School professor Linda Hill has studied leadership and innovation for decades and is the coauthor of Collective Genius: The Art and Practice of Leading Innovation. She says that leaders who s ... Show More

<p>A strong innovation culture can transform organizations—seeding a first-mover mindset that empowers teams to discover whole new ways of thinking. Guests discuss strategies to develop mindsets and create spaces where team members feel comfortable to explore, the project managem ... Show More

🔥 What used to work in leadership doesn’t anymore. Learn what kind of leadership communication actually yields innovative results and growth.As a high-performing leader, you’re constantly juggling responsibilities while navigating rapid change. But what if the key to staying ahe ... Show More

For business leaders, the struggle between efficiency and innovation is constant. How do businesses meet their customers’ needs while also developing new and improved products and services? In the article “Why Design Thinking Works” from the September-October 2018 issue of Harvar ... Show More

<p>Innovation is often portrayed as the holy grail of business success—a mystical outcome that many strive for but few achieve.<br/><br/>In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Alexander Wennerberg—Founder of Hives.co—to demystify this concept, arguing that innovation is not t ... Show More

<p>Professors <strong>Hila Lifshitz-Assaf</strong> and <strong>Sarah Lebovitz</strong> discuss their research on accelerating innovation in high-tech teams. Hila is an Associate Professor of Technologyat New York University and Sarah is an Assistant Professor of Information Techn ... Show More

Forget the hammocks and ping-pong tables. Creativity takes work. Managers at Google, Lego and a pair of AI startups share advice on breaking through.To listen to the full series, subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. https://subscribenow.economist.com/podcasts-plusIf you’re already a ... Show More

Welcome to another episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth." In today's episode, our host Diane Helbig discusses the critical role of innovation in organizations with Helene Cahen, an experienced innovation consultant, speaker, and author of "Fire Up Innovation, Sparking and ... Show More

<p>Everyone can be a “designer”. In this episode we discuss how to foster creativity amongst our teams. We explore strategies for creativity and serve a checklist for leaders who want to create a culture where ideas flow. We also talk about failure, and how it can be a breeding g ... Show More

<p>Whatever business or field you're in, standing still is not an option. That's why so many are placing an emphasis on innovation. With that in mind, Tribe Innovation, at the William & Mary School of Business recently hosted Innovation At Work, a panel featuring professionals  w ... Show More