Podcast S6E127: Elvin Turner - Be Less Zombie

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In this episode of the Idea to Value podcast, previously LIVE on Linkedin, we speak with Elvin Turner, author of "Be Less Zombie".

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Topics covered in this episode:

00:02:15 - What it means to be less zombie
00:04:00 - The deliberate choice of creating an environment where new ideas can flourish
00:07:30 - The difference between having a performance space, and a rehearsal space
00:10:45 - The challenge of most companies not having an innovation strategy, and how companies can quickly develop one
00:14:00 - The value of thinking in experiments to find out what needs to be true, and reducing the price of failure
00:19:00 - How to help bring decision-makers on board for innovation, by teaching them the appropriate new skills
00:23:45 - The challenge of knowing how best to be creative at work

Links mentioned in this episode:

Book: Be Less Zombie: How Great Companies Create Dynamic Innovation, Fearless Leadership and Passionate People https://amzn.to/3CJ633x
Elvin's website: https://www.elvinturner.com/
Elvin Turner's Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elvint/

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