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Breakthrough Innovation

JL Heather
Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
Innovation
Entrepreneurship
Google
Mentorship
Subtraction
Sam Berman
Devops
Building and Running Software
Culture
Friction In Organizations
Human Potential
Engageify
Insights To Innovation
MMG Design
Vincent Weberink
Creativity
Law
Scaling

Breakthrough Innovations dives into the stories and strategies of leaders and innovators driving change. Each episode uncovers insights on leadership, overcoming challenges, and creating transformative impact across industries.

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Most leaders are operating with a playbook built for a world that no longer exists. The question isn't whether disruption is coming — it's whether your mindset can keep up with the pace.

In this episode of Breakthrough Innovation, JL Heather and Pre... more

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Most leaders are trying to innovate inside a governance structure that was never designed for it. Change the structure, and you change what's possible.

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Most companies aren't failing because of the wrong people — they're failing because they're running the wrong playbook. If your go-to-market engine was built for an enterprise you're not, you're not behind. You're just fighting the wrong battle.

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Most organizations say they care about culture. But if your last three culture initiatives quietly died, the problem probably isn't your strategy — it's the gap between what leadership believes is happening and what's actually true on the ground.

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Recent Guests

Ben Morrison
Founder of Made Simpler, revenue growth operator
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Episode: What Happens When Small Teams Try Enterprise Playbooks? (Hint: They Lose)
LaChandra Baker
workforce optimization strategist, three-time TEDx speaker, author of Your Own Biggest Cheerleader
LBB Edutainment
Episode: Are You Bonusing Toxicity? The Culture Question Every Leader Needs to Answer
Nell Derick Debevoise
Harvard-trained leadership advisor, subtraction activist
Nell3D; author/coach
Episode: Subtraction as Strategy: How Doing Less Unlocks Better Leadership
Sandra Coker
Founder of Human Power Solutions and author of People Profit
Human Power Solutions
Episode: People Profit: How Broken Internal Processes Are Quietly Killing Your Culture
Danny Brassell
Author, co-founder of WellCrafted Story
WellCrafted Story
Episode: Your Story Is Your Strategy: How Great Leaders Turn Communication Into Competitive Advantage
Jeff Niebuhr
Leadership executive with experience in technology modernization and organizational change
Centered (via guest work)
Episode: One Person's Head Is a Risk: The Hidden Blockers Killing Your Digital Transformation
Coby Skonord
Founder of IdeaWake, innovation management platform
IdeaWake
Episode: The Hidden $Millions Sitting Inside Your Frontline Employees
Paul Schmidt
VP of AI and Innovation at SmartBug Media
SmartBug Media
Episode: Why “Great Ideas” Die the Moment They Hit the Market
Kylee Ingram
CEO and co-founder of WISER, storyteller and technologist
WISER
Episode: Decision-Making Is Broken in Most Companies — Kylee Ingram Knows how to Fix It

Hosts

JL Heather
Host of Breakthrough Innovation
Preston Chandler
Co-host of Breakthrough Innovation

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Great host!

    This was such a fun interview. JL really prepared me for the recording and made it very comfortable. The conversation flowed well and was really interesting. Loved the experience!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Human Power Solutions
    United States3 months ago
  • Each Episode Packs a Punch!

    Offering concise and inspiring looks at the leaders and innovators shaping change across industries, this podcast really packs a punch. Hosted by JL, each 15-minute episode delivers focused insights on leadership, resilience and driving meaningful impact. The conversations are thoughtful, practical and motivating - making it easy to gain valuable perspective in a short amount of time. It’s a great listen for anyone interested in innovation, leadership growth and learning from people creating rea... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Speaking247
    United States3 months ago
  • Fantastic conversations

    An all around great and engaging show. Fantastic practical tips and love the energy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HeyMickeyAnderson
    Canada5 months ago
  • Highly recommend

    JL and Preston create a space that’s both warm and razor-sharp — a great mix of real connection and thought-provoking dialogue.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rachael Edmondson-Clarke
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • The Six Pillars Of Effective Leadership

    JL and Preston were on their game today. Group podcasts are sometimes rocky but this team is polished, highly professional, and well aligned on Leadership. It was an honor to be a guest of their show. If you speak on Leadership or innovating the work place this is the podcast for you. These gentlemen are humble, relaxed, and they've got this down.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jim 218
    United Statesa year ago

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- The host is prepared and creates a comfortable interview space.
- Episodes deliver concise, practical leadership and innovation insights in a tight format.
- Guests and hosts balance warmth with sharp, actionable dialogue.
- Listeners respond well to real-world frameworks and stories from practitioners.
- The show consistently provides thoughtful leadership and innovation conversations.

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“AI Alone Won’t Save You” — Why Innovation Still Needs Humans with Amir Elion
Q: How should teams balance AI assistance with human learning in the innovation process?
Use AI to accelerate preparation and ideation, but ensure humans guide judgments, interpret data, and make final decisions to preserve essential learning and context.
“AI Alone Won’t Save You” — Why Innovation Still Needs Humans with Amir Elion
Q: Can you explain the Working Backwards method from Amazon and what leaders can learn from it?
Start with the customer, define the problem and the most important benefits, then craft a press release and FAQs to force clear thinking, alignment, and readiness for experimentation before scaling.
“AI Alone Won’t Save You” — Why Innovation Still Needs Humans with Amir Elion
Q: What would you recommend for bringing AI into an innovation workshop?
Prepare in advance with tools and structured prompts, use AI to map out different perspectives (e.g., six thinking hats), and run AI in parallel when time is short to deepen analysis without losing human mindset and context.
Jonathan Vehar Called Out the Innovation Theater — And Built Something That Worked Instead
Q: What are some overlooked qualities of leaders who are consistently succeeding in creating a culture of innovation?
The guest highlights humility and integrity as foundational traits, with emphasis on being open to input, acknowledging that you don't have all the ideas, and being clear about what you want and will deliver. He also stresses the importance of purpose and courageous, ongoing dialogue to invite broad participation in the innovation process.
Why Most Adults Never Learn Anything New (And How to Fix It with Chris Major)
Q: Where did the journey begin for you, and what was the aha moment that started to connect performance and leadership?
Chris Major describes a mystical moment in an airport bookstore that set him on a path from rugby and martial arts to coaching, then he found mentorship with George Leonard that shaped his approach to performance, blending athletic discipline with psychological insight.

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Breakthrough Innovation offers compact, insight-forward conversations with leaders and practitioners who are shaping transformation across industries. Episodes emphasize leadership, culture, and practical frameworks for turning strategy into measurable impact, often pairing real-world anecdotes with actionable playbooks for accelerating change, AI adoption, and innovation at scale. The format tends to be concise and outcomes-driven, making it useful for executives, managers, and founders seeking concrete takeaways they can apply in their organizations. Notably, guests come from technology, digital transformation, people strategy, and innovation, providing a balanced mix of operational insight and strategic vision that translates to better e... more

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2. LaChandra Baker
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5. Danny Brassell
6. Jeff Niebuhr
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