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Loon Shots
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Safi Bahcall's "Loon Shots" explores the dynamics of innovation within organizations, examining why groundbreaking ideas often face resistance and how to foster environments where they can thrive.
The book uses real-world examples from various industries to illustrate the challenges and opportunities in nurturing disruptive innovation.
Bahcall introduces concepts like the "barbell structure" to highlight the tension between creative exploration and efficient execution.
He emphasizes the importance of balancing risk-taking with responsible scaling, advocating for a system that supports both "artists" and "soldiers" within an organization.
The book offers practical strategies for leaders to cultivate a culture of innovation and overcome the obstacles that stifle groundbreaking ideas.
The book uses real-world examples from various industries to illustrate the challenges and opportunities in nurturing disruptive innovation.
Bahcall introduces concepts like the "barbell structure" to highlight the tension between creative exploration and efficient execution.
He emphasizes the importance of balancing risk-taking with responsible scaling, advocating for a system that supports both "artists" and "soldiers" within an organization.
The book offers practical strategies for leaders to cultivate a culture of innovation and overcome the obstacles that stifle groundbreaking ideas.
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Mentioned in 9 episodes
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Ali Abdaal for his "FBR" (Fast, Bad, Right) philosophy, which he applied to writing his book.
Ali Abdaal for his "FBR" (Fast, Bad, Right) philosophy, which he applied to writing his book.
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Ali Abdaal: How I Write (Productively)
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Marshall Goldsmith as a book that illustrates the independence of happiness and achievement.
Marshall Goldsmith as a book that illustrates the independence of happiness and achievement.
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The Pillars of Life with Marshall Goldsmith
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Demetri Kofinas , sharing a story about Vannevar Bush and the Office of Scientific Research and Development.
Demetri Kofinas , sharing a story about Vannevar Bush and the Office of Scientific Research and Development.
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The Case for a New U.S. Industrial Policy | Ian Fletcher
Mentioned by Rita McGrath as a critic of Christensen's theory, offering a different perspective on disruptive technologies.
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4 Business Ideas That Changed the World: Disruptive Innovation
Mentioned by Marshall Goldsmith in the context of discussing the independence of happiness and achievement.
Marshall Goldsmith in the context of discussing the independence of happiness and achievement.
327. How to Maximize Your Legacy: Insights from Marshall Goldsmith (Part 2)
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Dave Stachowiak for its discussion on innovation and the distinction between 'soldiers' and 'artists'.
Dave Stachowiak for its discussion on innovation and the distinction between 'soldiers' and 'artists'.
470: How to Build an Invincible Company, with Alex Osterwalder
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David Epstein for leaders, focusing on creating a culture that fosters major breakthroughs.
David Epstein for leaders, focusing on creating a culture that fosters major breakthroughs.
David Epstein on Why Generalists Thrive in a Specialized World
