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August 20, 2024 29 mins

Is it possible to balance the demands of daily operations with the need for ongoing innovation? 

 

In this episode, the extraordinary Robyn Bolton explains why innovation is much more than the buzzword most leaders think it is. Robyn is the Founder and Chief Navigator of MileZero, created to help companies innovate confidently, and a leading expert in corporate innovation strategies who honed her skills working for giants like Procter & Gamble and BCG.  

 

Throughout this episode, you'll hear Robyn's thoughts on the importance of innovation in both personal and professional settings. Robyn shares insights on overcoming leadership challenges that stifle innovation, fostering a culture that embraces new ideas, and balancing the demands of daily operations with the need for long-term innovation.  

 

Plus, we explore how fear and reward systems impact innovation efforts, what makes companies fail, treat innovation as a business, and much more. 

 

Tune in to Episode 444 of Becoming Your Best and discover why innovation is a catalyst for success. Learn Robyn's actionable strategies to foster a culture of creativity, overcome common leadership obstacles, and create new revenue streams through innovation.  

 

Some Questions I Ask: 

  • What are the things leaders do that kill innovation, and what can they do to overcome those obstacles? (9:40) 
  • What advice can you give us to make good judgments and "weather the storms"? (24:40) 

 

In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

  • A bit about Robyn's background (4:40) 
  • What is disruptive innovation (7:00) 
  • How can leaders overcome things that destroy innovation (13:10) 
  • Three things innovative leaders do (16:30) 

 

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