The Four Essential Traits of Innovative Leaders
Todd Kashdan, a leading expert on curiosity, identified four key characteristics of highly curious individuals who have the potential to innovate within their organizations.
Todd Kashdan, a leading expert on curiosity, identified four key characteristics of highly curious individuals who have the potential to innovate within their organizations.
Today’s episode is with Robert Irvine, a renowned chef, restaurateur, and television personality. In this episode, we discus self-control and remaining professional, why it’s important to avoid surrounding yourself with “Yes” people, and how to practice empathetic leadership.
Today’s episode is with Dr. James Downing, a well known pediatric oncologist and the President and Chief Executive Officer of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. He is known for his work in pediatric cancer research and his leadership in the Pediatric Cancer Genome Project, which has led to significant advancements in understanding the genetic basis of cancer in children.
You probably have no idea who René Redzepi is. He’s the Danish chef and co-owner of Noma which is based in Copenhagen. His restaurant was voted the best restaurant in the world by Restaurant magazine’s World’s Best Restaurants in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2021, and was awarded its third Michelin star in 2021.
Loran Nordgren is best-selling author of “The Human Element: Overcoming the Resistance That Awaits New Ideas.” For the past few years he has been studying change and why it’s such a struggle inside of organizations, specifically for leaders.
At the root of any innovation is curiosity. It takes creativity and a willingness to explore to find innovative new solutions.
Does your organization operate like a factory or a laboratory?
Loran Nordgren is a professor at the Kellogg School of Management and best-selling author of Human Element: Overcoming the Resistance That Awaits New Ideas.
Navi Radjou grew up in a small town in southern India called Pondicherry. Pondicherry is a former French colony, and that was a blessing in disguise for Mr Radjou.
What makes a successful leader?
Is it skill, luck, or pure determination? Perhaps a combination of all three?