313. Rethinking Innovation: A Human-Centric Approach with Bruce Vojak

Want more than buzzwords and brainstorms? Mick Spiers sits down with innovation authority Bruce Vojak to explore how real breakthroughs actually happen. His message is clear: innovation is a human act first. It comes from curious people who challenge assumptions and reframe problems. From the evolution of the carrot peeler to a billion-dollar innovation at Procter & Gamble, this conversation shows how deep user understanding drives real change. Bruce also shares a practical playbook for leaders: create internal alignment, keep processes simple, empower your innovators, and focus on learning fast. We also tackle the harder question of unintended consequences and why leaders must ask: What can we make possible, and what have we just made possible? 🌐 Connect with Bruce: • Website: • LinkedIn: 📚 You can purchase Bruce's books on Amazon: • No-Excuses Innovation: • Serial Innovators: Send us Fan Mail Executive Wins Podcast The Executive Wins Podcast features inspiring Executives who share their biggest wins. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show ✅ Follow The Leadership Project on your favourite podcast platform and listen to a new episode every week! 📝 Don’t forget to share your thoughts on the episode in the comments below. 🔔 Join us in our mission at The Leadership Project and learn more about our organisation here: 📕 You can purchase a copy of the Mick Spiers bestselling book "You're a Leader, Now What?" as an eBook or paperback at Amazon: If you would like a signed copy, please reach out to sei@mickspiers.com and we can arrange it for you too. If you're thinking about starting a podcast or upgrading your hosting, Buzzsprout is a great option! This link will give both of us a $20 credit when you upgrade: 👉 Create forms easily with Jotform! Sign up with my link: Get extra Dropbox space—sign up with my link: Dropbox Referral Link Wise Referral link: Strea...

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313. Rethinking Innovation: A Human-Centric Approach with Bruce Vojak is an episode from The Leadership Project by Mick Spiers.

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This episode was published on Mar 10, 2026.

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