✅ Is innovation just for the tech geniuses—or can anyone shape the future? ✅ On the latest episode of Next Future Today, host Dan Keldsen dives into democratizing innovation with Larry Gioia, PwC’s Emerging Tech Leader. ✅ Discover how PwC is reinventing itself, empowering 75,000+ employees, and building a culture where new ideas don’t just come from the top. ✅ Takeaway: Real innovation starts with trust, agency, and a little reverse mentorship—because your next big idea might come from the newest voice in the room. Ready to be part of the next future? Listen now! 🚀 Bonus Content: 10 Innovation Maxims Every Leader Needs to Know 1. Trust Over Speed Moving fast is good—but never at the expense of trust. Integrity and reliability are the cornerstones of lasting innovation. 2. Everyone Innovates Innovation isn’t just for experts. Every team member, from new hires to senior leaders, can offer valuable ideas. 3. Reverse Mentorship Rocks Younger voices bring unique insights. Pairing veterans with new talent sparks creative solutions and fresh perspectives. 4. Make Space for Agency Empower people with the autonomy and tools they need. Trust teams to make smart decisions—within the right guardrails. 5. Show, Don’t Tell Don’t just talk about innovation. Build, demo, and share real progress—fast. Move from ideas to action. 6. Collisions Create Magic In-person team time isn’t just nice—it accelerates serendipitous problem-solving and the birth of probable ideas. 7. Organized Chaos Wins Structure is key, but allow for productive chaos. Innovation thrives where art, science, and a little luck meet. 8. Shorter Sprints, Sharper Focus In a fast-moving world, one-week sprints beat two. Ship quickly, iterate often, and adapt as you go. 9. Focus on Probable Everything’s possible with new tech—but filter for what’s probable and impactful. Don’t chase shiny objects; pursue what matters. 10. Build Open Communities Invite everyone in. From internal forums to knowledge sharing, community drives continuous learning and better solutions. Ready to build your next future today? Share this post, tag someone who needs these maxims, and follow for more actionable insights from Next Future Today! 00:00 "Driving Innovation Through Collaboration" 05:59 "Technology, Innovation, and Transformation" 08:31 Autonomy, Mastery, Purpose Drive Engagement 10:05 Empowering People Through Agency 13:06 Embracing Innovation and Collaboration Spectrum 17:01 Driving Enterprise-Wide Innovation 20:27 "Leveraging Innovation for Work-Life Balance" 24:43 "Horizon 2: Concept to Reality" 27:58 "Growing Interest and Community Impact" 31:39 "Driving Innovation at PwC" 33:46 "Upskilling and Cultivating Innovation" 37:00 "Value of In-Person Collaboration"
