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For a CEO, leading a sub-$100M business is not a junior version of leading a $500M one – it’s a completely different animal altogether. The difference isn’t just in the simplicity of smaller companies-fewer product lines, leaner teams, and more straightforward go-to-market strategies – it’s in the kind of leadership that drives success.The biggest shift I’ve observed? Who I’m actually…

Successful small and mid-sized business owners know how to wear a lot of hats and how to quickly switch between gathering information, synthesizing data and making a quick decision. One minute, you’re reviewing numbers with your CFO, the next you’re managing a line change, then deciding on a new hire. However, marketing is different, it’s a nuanced function that works…

Economic downturns present a critical juncture for businesses, forcing a reevaluation of innovation strategies. While knee-jerk reactions often lean towards defensive budget cuts, a more strategic approach is essential to navigate the uncertainty and emerge stronger.

In reaction to an economic shock many companies react defensively, implementing across-the-board budget cuts. They cut R&D budgets, freeze hiring, delay product launches, and…

I recently consulted for a company that had achieved remarkable success through thoughtful incremental innovation. By steadily growing market share, improving profitability, and building a loyal customer base, they established a profitable and growing business. Their approach was simple yet powerful: deliver differentiated products that were highly valued by customers, consistently optimize efficiency, and gradually expand their market presence. This…

In the world of business, cash is king—or so the adage goes. But for many leaders, an influx of capital – whether through loans or equity injections – doesn’t improve or save their company, rather it accelerates their demise. When you’re tired of the time and effort of being scrappy, spending money becomes the easiest, fastest and simplest solution to…

When it comes to innovation, most tools, processes and frameworks are prescriptive. They promise, in essence, if you’d just do it right, you’ll always be successful. Somehow despite this, 75% of companies still report that their innovation efforts are not meeting their expectations, 60% of product launches continue to fail and 50% of innovation projects are abandoned. 

Having studied at…

AI Will Transform Innovation

There is no doubt that AI will transform how innovators work, collaborate, and innovate. It will shape innovation itself both in terms of what is created and how it is practiced. AI is creating transformative opportunities for innovation leaders who must adapt quickly or risk being left behind.

AI’s Impact

Innovation leaders will be impacted by…