Discover the hidden mindset blocks holding leaders back from real innovation—and what it really takes to overcome them.
In this episode of The Leadership Launchpad Project, innovation expert and Spring2 Innovation CEO Nilufer Erdebil joins hosts Susan Hobson and Liane Wansbrough to unpack the critical reasons why most leaders struggle to innovate effectively—and what to do differently in 2025.
You’ll learn:
✅ The outdated habits that kill innovation
✅ Why empathy and alignment are the new power tools for leadership
✅ How to shift from doing more to doing what matters
✅ The simple yet powerful design thinking tips that drive clarity
✅ Real stories of transformation from teams who got it right
This isn’t about theory—it’s about real, actionable change for modern leaders. If you’re a purpose-driven executive, team leader, or entrepreneur feeling stuck in outdated approaches, this conversation will rewire how you lead innovation.
Ready to transform your leadership mindset? Book your free consultation now https://www.elitehighperformance.com/consultation/
Speaker Bio:
Nillier Erdebil is the founder and CEO of Spring2 Innovation, where she leads a dynamic team specializing in Design Thinking and innovation training, coaching, and consulting for both businesses and governments. Her journey began in an innovation lab, where firsthand insights from users during prototyping sparked her passion for customer-centered problem solving. Today, she empowers organizations to unlock creativity, empathy, and clarity—transforming the way they approach complex challenges. Nillier’s work helps teams build user-centered services, improve employee retention, and adapt to changing customer needs—all through the power of Design Thinking.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erdebil/
YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@spring2innovation391
Future Proofing by Design: https://spring2innovation.com/future-proofing-by-design/
Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:
https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/
https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/
https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson
https://www.facebook.com/susanlhobsonpage
Find Liane Wansbrough: High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianewansbrough/
https://www.instagram.com/lianewansbrough?igsh=MTM5cmJhZ3BzZm95cw==
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