Gary Hamel - Leading The Revolution Part 4

The Innovation Show

Leading the Revolution: Gary Hamel Explores Corporate Innovation and Change In this episode, we're joined by Gary Hamel, the acclaimed author of 'Leading the Revolution.' Gary delves deep into the essence of corporate innovation and the challenges faced by change-makers within organizations. We discuss how to punch above your weight and capture attention for transformative ideas, the necessity of building coalitions, understanding resistance, and the importance of courage in navigating change. Gary shares profound insights from his book, illuminating how individuals can drive radical change in even the most resistant corporate environments. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about innovation, strategy, and leading transformative change in business. Discover how to: Challenge outdated business models Overcome organizational resistance Build grassroots momentum for innovation Lead change even when you don’t have formal authority This is Part 4 of our deep-dive series on Leading the Revolution, where Hamel outlines the practical playbook for driving radical innovation inside established organizations. Whether you're an intrapreneur, innovation leader, or just tired of business-as-usual, this episode will fuel your fire to lead change from within. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:22 Corporate Rebels and Navigating the Corporate Maze 00:46 The Revolutionary Imperative 00:58 Challenges of Pitching New Ideas 01:35 The Path Less Trodden 02:00 Gary Hamel's Insights on Corporate Innovation 04:04 The Importance of Alignment and Its Pitfalls 07:33 Case Studies of Successful Change Makers 12:31 Building a Point of View and Writing a Manifesto 36:24 Anticipating Resistance and Overcoming Objections 38:47 Navigating Relationship Challenges 39:14 The Four Stages of Denial in Relationships 40:18 Corporate Lessons from Toyota's Success 42:07 The Importance of Confronting Beliefs 44:26 Leadership and Organizational Renewal 46:01 Challenges in Entrepreneurial Companies 49:07 Building Coalitions for Change 01:12:10 The Role of Courage in Leadership 01:16:41 Final Thoughts and Reflections Find the book here: Find Gary here: Find Aidan and the Innovation Show: