Guest Thinkers — January 24, 2011

How Can We Promote Innovation?

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5 proven CEO strategies for riding any wave of innovation

The successful tactics of big-name leaders — including Bob Iger, Mary Barra, and Satya Nadella — reveal key approaches to innovation.

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The Future

The myth of lone genius: How innovation clusters drive progress

Studying why innovation clusters form can shed light on how to better promote research and growth.

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Business

Why “holistic innovation” should be a mainstay of climate tech leadership

Cam Lawrence — CEO of international venture platform Newlab — joins Big Think Business to discuss his strategic vision for climate tech.

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Business

How to use the “spotlight effect” to get promoted and be less stressed

It’s good to be a wallflower. But sometimes, you need to show yourself off a bit.

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Business

“Misfits that fit” and other golden qualities of innovative leaders

To kickstart innovation follow the insider startup knowledge about charisma, “well-rounded square pegs,” and rock-solid teams.

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