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Innovation Storytellers

Susan Lindner
Innovation
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Did you ever wonder how an innovation got to its finish line? How innovators saw the future, made a product, and created change – in our world and in their companies? I did. Innovation Storytellers invites changemakers to describe how they created their innovation and just as important – THE STORIES – that made us fall in love with them. Come learn how great innovations need great stories to make ... more

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What does it really take to close a digital divide in a city as complex, diverse, and dynamic as Long Beach, California?

In this episode of the Innovation Storytellers Show, I sit down with Lea Eriksen, Director of Technology and Innovation and CIO... more

In this episode of the Innovation Storytellers Show, I sit down with John Elbing, Business Storytelling Strategist and founder of Standpoint, for a thoughtful conversation on how organizations can tell stronger innovation stories by shifting perspect... more

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What if the stories you tell about innovation are actually working against you? In this episode of the Innovation Storytellers Show, I do something a little different. I open a new series by inviting other storytellers I deeply admire, people who bri... more

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Are you an innovator who feels caught between disruption and defensibility, wondering whether corporate innovation has lost its way?

In this episode of the Innovation Storytellers Show, I welcome back Greg Larkin, founder of Punks & Pinstripes, for... more

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John Elbing
Business storytelling consultant and creator of the Story Building Method
Episode: 244: What's Your Storybuilding Process?
Park Howell
A 40-year brand storytelling veteran, author, and co-creator of the Story Cycle Genie
The Business of Story
Episode: 243: Three Words to Your Next Story
Stephen Parkins
Innovation strategist and founder of Culture Edge and co-founder of Strategy Quest, helping businesses leverage innovation for growth.
Culture Edge and Strategy Quest
Episode: 241: How to Live in the Innovation Simulation
Rose Hall
Innovation leader at AXA, providing business ecosystems, technology solutions, and enhanced client services
AXA
Episode: 238: How AXA's Risk Management Turns Impossible to NOW Possible
Dr. Paul Schlinkert
Leads Global Innovation at DHL Supply Chain, focusing on robotics and digitalization.
DHL Supply Chain
Episode: 237: Transparency + Tech + Teamwork = The DHL Innovation Formula
Lirone Glikman
Globally recognized expert, keynote speaker, and bestselling author specializing in business relationships and personal branding.
The Human Factor by Lirone Glikman
Episode: 236: Branding the Innovator: How to Build Authentic Relationships in the Age of AI
Portia Lane Child
Visionary leader and innovator at BAE Systems, driving growth and transformation in the electronic systems sector.
BAE Systems
Episode: 234: How BAE Systems is Accelerating Defense Innovation
Susie Braam
Former head of innovation in the UK National Security Agencies, expert in corporate transformation and innovation.
UK National Security Agencies
Episode: 233: What MI5 and MI6 Teach Us About Risk, Secrecy, and Innovation
Robyn Bolton
Founder and Chief Navigator at MileZero, a consultancy that helps leaders of large companies use innovation to grow revenue.
MileZero
Episode: 232: How The Swiffer Story Won Billion $ Boardroom Approval

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Susan Lindner
Host of Innovation Storytellers, trained anthropologist and founder of Emerging Media with extensive experience in helping innovators tell their stories across diverse sectors.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • A rare podcast that treats innovation as a human story

    Innovation Storytellers is a consistently thoughtful and well-curated podcast for anyone working with innovation, strategy, or change.

    What sets it apart is its depth. Instead of chasing hype or surface-level success stories, the podcast takes time to explore how ideas take shape, how they are understood, and why so many good initiatives struggle to land. The conversations are calm, intelligent, and grounded in real experience, with guests who bring reflection rather than slogans.

    If you are i... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    17Meters
    United States7 days ago
  • Finally, the human side of innovation!

    Susan Lindner's "Innovation Storytellers" podcast reveals the creative process behind groundbreaking ideas. Innovators share their journeys, highlighting both technical details and personal experiences that shaped their work. The series blends business insight with human interest, making complex topics accessible. It's not just about end products, but the people and stories behind them. If you're curious about how ideas evolve from concept to reality, or seeking inspiration for your own work, th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robyn Bolton, MileZero
    United Statesa year ago
  • Rob Majteles - Super podcast

    I just listened to your podcast with Rob Majteles and thought it was one of the best podcasts that I have listened to in a long time. Thank you for sharing it…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erik Greenstein
    United Statesa year ago
  • Super interesting!

    Love to hear the different perspectives on enabling innovation

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lizzzzzzzzzzzzzžż
    United States3 years ago
  • Terribly fake interviews

    Podchaser
    2
    Jeremy
    3 years ago

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The guests often share compelling case studies, providing listeners with valuable lessons in innovation and storytelling.
Many find the conversations both informative and inspirational, with particular praise for the host's engaging storytelling style.
Listeners appreciate the blend of business insight and human interest stories revealed through guests' innovative journeys.

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244: What's Your Storybuilding Process?
Q: What is the story that the world needs now?
We're in this together, emphasizing unity against polarization.
244: What's Your Storybuilding Process?
Q: If you could join any innovation team in history, which one would it be?
I would want to work with innovators focusing on how technology touches people rather than just tech.
244: What's Your Storybuilding Process?
Q: What is the greatest innovation of all time?
Language, as it fundamentally changed communication.
243: Three Words to Your Next Story
Q: What is the story that the world needs now?
The story of finding middle ground to combat division in society.
243: Three Words to Your Next Story
Q: If you had the chance to join any innovation team in human history, which team would you have joined?
Steve Jobs' innovation team, to see how they iterated on existing products into new technologies.

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What is Innovation Storytellers about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast features engaging conversations with innovators and leaders from diverse fields, focusing on how they transformed their groundbreaking ideas into successful products and inclusive change. Each episode emphasizes the crucial role storytelling plays in the innovation process, offering listeners insights into the strategies used to capture attention and inspire action. Notably, the host brings a wealth of experience from various sectors and encourages guests to share not only their success stories but also the challenges they've faced along the way. The unique combination of real-world examples and actionable advice makes this podcast a valuable resource for aspiring innovators, marketers, and anyone intrigued by the art of storyt... more

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1. John Elbing
2. Park Howell
3. Stephen Parkins
4. Rose Hall
5. Dr. Paul Schlinkert
6. Lirone Glikman
7. Portia Lane Child
8. Susie Braam

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