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Chuck Swoboda Tells Us the Difference Between Invention and Innovation on Hack the Process Podcast

04/08/20 • 47 min

Hack the Process: Mindful Meaningful Progress on Your Plans

After 17 years as a tech CEO fighting the naysayers to lead a revolution in LED lighting, Chuck Swoboda, author of The Innovator's Spirit, has a lot to say about what innovation means. It’s not just a matter of creating something new. That new thing also has to provide value that a customer will recognize and reward. In this Hack the Process interview, Chuck explains how he learned to leverage failure without making it an objective, what changed for him as his company grew from 30 employees to several thousand, and why the best opportunities often come from being told something is impossible. For all the links check out the show notes: https://www.hacktheprocess.com/chuck-swoboda-tells-us-the-difference-between-invention-and-innovation-on-hack-the-process-podcast/ Enjoy!

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