679: How to Become an Everyday Innovator and Unleash Your Creativity with Josh Linkner

Josh Linkner breaks down the habits of great innovators and how you can become a great innovator in your own right. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How you can develop your creativity–no matter your role 2) The habits and mindsets of the greatest innovators 3) How to spark new ideas when you’re in a rut Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep679 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOSH — Josh Linkner is a Creative Troublemaker. He has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million. He’s the author of four books including the New York Times Bestsellers, Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinvention . As the founding partner and former CEO of Detroit Venture Partners, he has been involved in the launch of over 100 startups. Today, Josh serves as Chairman and co-founder of Platypus Labs, an innovation research, training, and consulting firm. He has twice been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is a recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award. Josh is also a passionate Detroiter, the father of four, a professional-level jazz guitarist, and has a slightly odd obsession for greasy pizza. • Book: Big Little Breakthroughs: How Small, Everyday Innovations Drive Oversized Results • Website: BigLittleBreakthroughs.com • Personal Website: JoshLinkner.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth • Book: How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Katy Milkman • Book: Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking by Jon Acuff • Book: The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams and Reaching Your Destiny by Robin Sharma • Book: Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Care.com . Find the perfect caregiver for your child, parents, and home. • RISE. Improve your sleep and energy with the RISE app at risescience.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .