Mere Christians
Scott Stephenson (CEO of Verisk Analytics)
Dec 2, 2020
Scott Stephenson, CEO of Verisk Analytics, discusses cultivating innovative ideas in business, being ambitious and humane as Christians, and the story that made him mention Jesus whenever possible. The podcast explores the three buckets of product development, qualities of world-class leaders, rewards for work, book recommendations, faith-influenced work, and understanding God's common grace.
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- Innovation in business can take three forms: product enhancement, process improvement, and invention, and each requires different ways of thinking and organizing.
- Creating an environment that inspires creativity and promotes breakthroughs involves seeking diverse experiences, getting out of one's comfort zone, and practicing associative thinking.
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The Power of Innovation in Business
In this podcast episode, Scott Stevenson, CEO of Varysk Analytics, discusses the importance of innovation in business. He highlights how innovation can take three forms: product enhancement, process improvement, and invention. Stevenson emphasizes the need for all three forms of innovation and explains how they require different ways of thinking and organizing. He also discusses the balance between ambition and humanity in business and the story that led him to say the name of Jesus whenever possible in his leadership role.
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