Innovation Currency Leigh-Ann Buchanan

We’re back with another Innovator Blueprint episode where we explore one of the four distinct styles that help you discover your hidden innovator potential.
Today, we cover the final innovator style: The Influencer. Tune in as we explore how Influencer innovators wield their power to build inclusive social movements. 
We also talk about the Influencer’s incredible ability to transform personal or public perception, the importance of reallocating power more inclusively, and the important role Influencers play in creating more equitable outcomes within society! Tune in to gain practical insights on how you can harness the potential of the Influencer innovator style to inspire change.

[QUIZ] Discover your hidden innovator type by taking the Innovation Currency Quiz

KEY POINTS:
- Power, its definitions, and how it relates to Influencer Innovator type 
- The Influencer Innovator Style and its ability to motivate people
- The importance of building inclusive social movements
- Secret weapon of Influencers: Platforms
- Common challenges faced by Influencers
- How Influencers reshape power dynamics and create positive change in society
- Influencers in real life: Stand Your Ground Law initiative
- On leveraging Aristotle's triangle of rhetoric (logos, pathos, ethos) 
- How to identify and harness Influencer traits for innovation
- Practical steps for Influencers to create meaningful actions

QUOTES:
"Influencers in the innovation style sense are completely different. They use platforms, which could be a social media platform, but thinking beyond technology. Platforms are simply vehicles to accomplish a particular goal. They often need an infrastructure upon which to accelerate the reach of their influence and ideas." — Leigh-Ann Buchanan 

"When it comes to the influencer innovator style, perception is truly a form of power. Influencers are masters of changing perception." — Leigh-Ann Buchanan 

[QUIZ] Discover your hidden innovator type by taking the Innovation Currency Quiz

[BOOK] Discover your hidden innovator today with "Innovation Currency" – a book to help you uncover your unique innovator type and learn how to use innovation to tackle pressing challenges in your life, workplace, and community. Click here to get your copy. 

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Website | Leigh-Ann Buchanan 
IG | @leighann.buchanan


Innovation Currency is produced by EPYC Media Network

In this segment, we explore the vital role of connectors in innovation by learning how they reimagine social connectivity, remove bias, and build trust across diverse relationships. You will also discover their superpowers, secret weapons, and the importance of networks. We also touch on the growth areas for connectors and how to create environments that will help them thrive. Tune in to uncover how connectors can transform the way we relate, innovate, and build a more inclusive world.

Listen to the full episode here
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/ep3-innovator-blueprint-series-the-connector/id1737010409?i=1000651862758
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5q2eVTeHPKRceTpjzMrri2?si=b0c96ea773a04097
Youtube: https://youtu.be/azUt05f1Ba0?si=xbtSfPfywe07iZof

[QUIZ] Discover your hidden innovator type by taking the Innovation Currency Quiz
[BOOK] Discover your hidden innovator today with "Innovation Currency" – a book to help you uncover your unique innovator type and learn how to use innovation to tackle pressing challenges in your life, workplace, and community. Click here to get your copy. 

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Website | Leigh-Ann Buchanan 
IG | @leighann.buchanan


Innovation Currency is produced by EPYC Media Network

Sherrell Dorsey, data journalist, speaker, and author, and Riyaad Seecharan, CEO of Tesser Health explore how authentic relationships and our individual superpowers drive successful innovation. Our conversation delves into the personal journeys of both startup founders as they highlight the roadblocks, lessons learned and emphasize the importance of building social capital in a fast-paced business world. Together, we unravel the secrets to building deep, meaningful and value driven connections as well as how innovators will inevitably impact societal evolution. 

Join us as we uncover the key elements that drive innovation, the importance of cultivating intimacy in relationships, and the transformative impact of being a servant leader. 

[QUIZ] Discover your hidden innovator type by taking the Innovation Currency Quiz

KEY POINTS:
- Sherrell & Riyaad’s definition of an innovator
- The importance of authenticity in building meaningful relationships
- The pivotal role of trust and shared values in cultivating social capital
- On exploring personal innovation, identity, and superpowers that drive success 
- The need for innovators to challenge societal norms and address pressing global issues
- The impact of risk-taking and autonomy in fostering innovation
- How servant leadership and empathy build authentic relationships
- The power of consistency, honesty, and service in professional connections
- Why does the world need innovators? 

QUOTES:
“The approach - there has to be a level of consistency. Honesty matters a great deal. Whether it's a client or a future client, there's a certain level of commitment there.” – Sherrell Dorsey

“The guy that figured out how to start the fire is the reason we needed innovation…The world has become more complex. We still have those fundamental problems that transcend who we are as a species. We evolve because of people willing to take risks.”  — Riyaad Seecharan

"Innovation is really about how to solve some of the most pressing issues that impact the human condition —- not the black condition, not the white condition, not whatever color, hue, or gender —- but we as human beings, those fundamental problems that affect us all." — Leigh-Ann Buchanan 

GUEST RESOURCES
Sherrell Dorsey 
Website | sherrelldorsey.com 
IG | @sherrell_dorsey 

Riyaad Seecharan
LinkedIn | riyaadseecharan


[QUIZ] Discover your hidden innovator type by taking the Innovation Currency Quiz

[BOOK] Discover your hidden innovator today with "Innovation Currency" – a book to help you uncover your unique innovator type and learn how to use innovation to tackle pressing challenges in your life, workplace, and community. Click here to get your copy. 

Enjoying this podcast? Follow Leigh-Ann for more! 

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Website | Leigh-Ann Buchanan 
IG | @leighann.buchanan


Innovation Currency is produced by EPYC Media Network

In this segment, Howard Herring & Tracey Carter Robertson reflect on their experiences and roles as innovators, uncovering the essence of innovation and the remarkable journey it entails. Tune in as they explore the challenges and rewards of innovating, from navigating vulnerability and fostering change in youth advocacy to tackling environmental sustainability goals. Join their candid conversation as they delve into the intersection of personal commitment, environmental stewardship, and the transformative power of innovation in shaping a sustainable future.

Listen to the full episode here
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/ep2-how-innovation-shapes-the-world-with-tracey/id1737010409?i=1000651131203
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7vywKv0JKIZOce7nrHycBw?si=9738e685d56f46b9
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFqWVuhJiAo

GUEST RESOURCES
Tracey Robertson Carter 
Howard Herring 

RESOURCES
[QUIZ] Discover your hidden innovator type by taking the Innovation Currency Quiz

[BOOK] Discover your hidden innovator today with "Innovation Currency" – a book to help you uncover your unique innovator type and learn how to use innovation to tackle pressing challenges in your life, workplace, and community. Click here to get your copy. 

Enjoying this podcast? Follow Leigh-Ann for more! 
Website | Leigh-Ann Buchanan 
IG | @leighann.buchanan


Innovation Currency is produced by EPYC Media Network

We’re back with another Innovator Blueprint episode where we explore one of the four distinct styles that help you discover your hidden innovator potential.

Today, we focus on the distributor innovator style. We will explore the disruptor style’s ability to reimagine systems and understand the most complex ideas and concepts. Join me as we unpack the critical role disruptors play in reshaping perspectives, removing structural barriers, and accelerating change in the very foundations of society. Drawing from real-life examples and personal reflections, I also reveal how disruptor’s superpowers manifest in challenging the most entrenched social, political, economic and cultural systems. 

From their ability to help us shift how we see and experience the world, to leveraging technology as a secret weapon, disruptors are at the forefront of creating new ways of being and doing. So tune in and learn how to tap into the power of the Disruptor as we explore this Innovator style! 

[QUIZ] Discover your hidden innovator type by taking the Innovation Currency Quiz


KEY POINTS:
- The importance of the Disruptor Innovator Style
- How Disruptors impact systems and innovation
- The Disruptors’ pivotal role in creating sustainable outcomes
- Disruptors’ secret weapon: Technology
- Common challenges Disruptors encounter
- The need for supportive environments to help Disruptors to thrive
- The essence of encouraging Disruptors to imagine the impossible and do the unthinkable

QUOTES: 
“When I think about disruptors, I often think about a toy that I used to have as a kid called a ‘kaleidoscope’. I don't necessarily know if they're around too much these days, but you would look in the viewfinder, and as soon as you would turn the dial, what you saw would change automatically.” — Leigh-Ann Buchanan 

“Disruptor's secret weapon, in my opinion, is technology. Why? Because technology is an exponential force multiplier that inherently operates at scale.” — Leigh-Ann Buchanan 


[QUIZ] Discover your hidden innovator type by taking the Innovation Currency Quiz

[BOOK] Discover your hidden innovator today with "Innovation Currency" – a book to help you uncover your unique innovator type and learn how to use innovation to tackle pressing challenges in your life, workplace, and community. Click here to get your copy. 

Enjoying this podcast? Follow Leigh-Ann for more! 

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Website | Leigh-Ann Buchanan 
IG | @leighann.buchanan

Innovation Currency is produced by EPYC Media Network

Dive into a thought-provoking exploration of innovation, culture, and identity in this segment as your host Leigh-Ann Buchanan unpacks the often-overlooked barriers to innovation, discussing the impact of culture and identity on one's ability to self-identify as an innovator. From exclusive examples in health and transportation to the intrinsic factors shaping our innovation skill sets, this conversation challenges prevailing norms and sheds light on the systemic barriers hindering inclusive innovation. Tune in for a compelling discussion that redefines the landscape of innovation and highlights the urgent need for cultural and identity inclusivity in the field.

Listen to the full episode here:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/ep1-discover-your-hidden-innovator-with-leigh-ann-buchanan/id1737010409?i=1000651142029
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zWCga48ecw1tfYuMYxC0b?si=d1799d1113ba4f1d
Youtube: https://youtu.be/cWGrQpixHpQ

[QUIZ] Discover your hidden innovator type by taking the Innovation Currency Quiz

[BOOK] Discover your hidden innovator today with "Innovation Currency" – a book to help you uncover your unique innovator type and learn how to use innovation to tackle pressing challenges in your life, workplace, and community. Click here to get your copy. 

Enjoying this podcast? Follow Leigh-Ann for more! 

RESOURCES
Website | Leigh-Ann Buchanan 
IG | @leighann.buchanan

Innovation Currency is produced by EPYC Media Network | Visit at https://www.epyc.co/