Recently I was doing a keynote speech for a large organization. Prior to my introduction, the head of the business addressed the audience. His opening comments were “I come to you as an enthusiast of innovation”. What an amazing comment to come from a leader of an organisation – someone who wanted to create a culture around creativity, innovation and imagination. What more could you want from someone leading a business than to be a leader who was enthusiastic about innovation? Many leaders or senior execs see Innovation as a tick the box mandatory statement - as corporate jargon - a 'something else required' on their to-do list, their culture, their induction process, their reporting requirements. What made this time any different? This leader spoke with commitment and enthusiasm - he was excited about leading a business that was truly serious about innovation – and every person in the room could genuinely feel it. Whenever you meet someone who makes creativity and innovation a priority in their life, they are an enthusiast. They enthusiastically look for the next great idea. They are enthusiastic in every conversation. Their enthusiasm spills over to their reading, listening to a podcast, absorbing a documentary or when walking the streets of a new city, they are enthusiastically taking in the sights, the smells, the sounds and the culture – all key elements to help with drawing out and unlocking the next great idea. What a great notion to spread to any child to encourage them, empower them and involve them in becoming an enthusiast of innovation and creativity.
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