per-se; he was passionate about creating a company that could build tools to help people unleash their passion. Passion is everything. Innovation won’t happen without it.
2. Vision. In 1979 when Steve Jobs saw the graphical user interface demonstrated at the Xerox research facility in Palo Alto, California, he knew immediately that this new technology would make computers appealing to "everyday people." His vision was to put a computer in the hands of everyday people. Xerox scientists didn't realize the potential because their "vision" was limited to making copiers. In other words, two people can see the exactly the same thing, but perceive it differently based on their vision.
3. Leadership. Innovators lead through building honest relationships with employees and colleges and tend to value the input of others. Authentic leaders are men and women who are aware of their strengths, their weaknesses, and their emotions. They are results rather than self-interest driven and create trusting, creative environments. CEO Sam Palmisano, who is often credited with reviving IBM’s fortunes in the 2000s is regarded as a culture focused, authentic leader. In a …show more content…
Collaboration. Nothing happens in a vacuum, least of all innovation. A true innovator is very aware of their weakness so will surround themselves with people who will make up for it. They build and sustain active, vibrant networks of employees, as assets within their organization. Innovators direct from the center of their organizations, empowering and demanding employees to be creative and autonomous. There’s a well-loved joke that circles Google’s offices, that aptly demonstrates CEO Larry Page’s philosophy to aim for the skies. The joke goes something like this: “A brainiac who works in the lab walks into Page’s office one day wielding his latest world-changing invention — a time machine. As the scientist reaches for the power cord to begin a demo, Page fires off the question: ‘Why do you need to plug it
2. Vision. In 1979 when Steve Jobs saw the graphical user interface demonstrated at the Xerox research facility in Palo Alto, California, he knew immediately that this new technology would make computers appealing to "everyday people." His vision was to put a computer in the hands of everyday people. Xerox scientists didn't realize the potential because their "vision" was limited to making copiers. In other words, two people can see the exactly the same thing, but perceive it differently based on their vision.
3. Leadership. Innovators lead through building honest relationships with employees and colleges and tend to value the input of others. Authentic leaders are men and women who are aware of their strengths, their weaknesses, and their emotions. They are results rather than self-interest driven and create trusting, creative environments. CEO Sam Palmisano, who is often credited with reviving IBM’s fortunes in the 2000s is regarded as a culture focused, authentic leader. In a …show more content…
Collaboration. Nothing happens in a vacuum, least of all innovation. A true innovator is very aware of their weakness so will surround themselves with people who will make up for it. They build and sustain active, vibrant networks of employees, as assets within their organization. Innovators direct from the center of their organizations, empowering and demanding employees to be creative and autonomous. There’s a well-loved joke that circles Google’s offices, that aptly demonstrates CEO Larry Page’s philosophy to aim for the skies. The joke goes something like this: “A brainiac who works in the lab walks into Page’s office one day wielding his latest world-changing invention — a time machine. As the scientist reaches for the power cord to begin a demo, Page fires off the question: ‘Why do you need to plug it