Ep 015: Harnessing Surprise & Innovation For Future Growth

Regan and Ben James, Chief Innovation Officer at GALE, dive into the role that surprise plays when thinking about the future’s possibilities, and how it acts as a trigger that sparks your imagination. They explore why innovation is a core value and an approach (and not an outcome) at GALE, and how embedding it throughout the company enables the delivery of breakthrough experiences and drives enterprise growth for their clients.  Key Takeaways The importance of pausing, listening and having empathic conversations when considering what’s next.  How spending time with people you love can provide surprising insights. Why innovation is a creative approach that enables you to place clear bets. How harnessing paranoia about the future can unlock potential and lead to great results.  Why investing in your employees and being well is the foundation of working well. Resources Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjameshuman/ Learn about Ben’s company, GALE: http://www.gale.agency About Our Guest  Ben James is Chief Innovation Officer at GALE, a global award-winning agency that brings business insights to brand storytelling and activates across every channel. His focus is on innovative approaches to scaling content in media. Most recently he consulted early stage start-ups and forward thinking media companies. Prior to that he led creative at T Brand for The New York Times. He has been recognized and awarded at Sundance and CES as well as a host of leading creative shows. About Future Fit™ with Regan Robinson  Future Fit™ unravels the secrets of how the world’s most innovative leaders stay future-ready in a fast-paced world. Hosted by futurist and strategist Regan Robinson, each episode explores how trailblazing executives turn uncertainty into their strategic advantage. Gain powerful insights and practical approaches as these visionary minds share the unconventional and imaginative ways they thrive today while leading their teams into tomorrow. If you love what you’re  getting out of our show please subscribe, rate and review. About Regan Robinson Regan Robinson is a holistic futurist and business strategist that empowers visionary companies to turn uncertainty into advantage and effortlessly innovate and strategize for their future. Over the course of 20+ years, she has helped some of the world’s most influential brands and companies strategize and grow. Regan has spearheaded revenue increases of 300%+, led as an executive at 3 start-ups and established business models, new capabilities, infrastructure and roadmaps for companies like VICE Media and Edelman Digital. Website: https://www.reganrobinson.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/reganrobinson Future Fit™ Newsletter: linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7054904910919667713 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@regan_robinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamreganrobinson All contents of this show are rights of Regan Robinson and are not to be used unless authorized by written consent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices