Elevate with Robert Glazer Weekend Conversations: Are You Resisting A Great Idea?
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Jun 7, 2025 The discussion tackles the common resistance leaders face when considering new ideas, especially when overwhelmed. Insights on how to objectively evaluate initiatives without burnout are shared. Listeners learn the significance of flexibility and openness in fostering innovation, alongside the dangers of micromanagement. The importance of enthusiasm in decision-making and how it can spark creativity is highlighted. Finally, self-reflection and collaborative approaches are emphasized as key factors in overcoming barriers to innovation.
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Evaluate Ideas Separately
- Separate evaluation questions for new ideas: is it the right thing, how to do it, and who will do it.
- Don't let implementation uncertainty stop progress; delegate or outsource if needed.
Trust Can Bottleneck Innovation
- Trusted leaders might dismiss ideas due to overwhelm, not disagreement.
- High trust can ironically bottleneck innovation if people feel too busy to explore new ideas.
Never Shut Down Ideas
- Never shut down ideas; encourage discussion and critical thinking.
- Push idea proponents to analyze logic, outcomes, and cost before deciding.