On this episode I speak with Steven L. Blue. Steven is the best-selling author of five critically acclaimed books that target executives, leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking to learn the secrets of success in the corporate world.
Steven’s latest book, Metamorphosis: From Rust-Belt to High-Tech in a 21st Century World, is a detailed blueprint for CEOs and senior leaders to transform their businesses from failing rust-belt companies with small margins into high-tech leaders with superior profits.
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I spoke with Steven about the shift from rust-belt to high-tech products, the patience involved when making a change, and the process of metamorphosis as a whole. There's a lot to unpack in this episode and plenty of lessons that Steven offers that you should heed when undergoing organizational - or even individual - metamorphosis.
Talking Points
What metamorphosis means to Steven - and what Steven wanted to title the book in the first place (2:06)
Steven discusses the idea of "innovational potential" (3:32)
The surprising model that Steven believes you should follow when going through a metamorphosis (4:26)
We talk about disruptive thinking and how important it is to adopt it (6:47)
Would Steven hire a Chief Innovation Officer? (9:06)
This is what Steven had his staff trained in years ago that has helped the company out in incredible ways (10:07)
The impact Steven feels change has on productivity - and how he suggests a company combat any fears that arise from an initial loss in productivity when instituting change (18:41)
We talk about the many forms that innovation can show up in your business and where he has it show up in Steven's company (21:39)
When and how does scale play a role in the metamorphosis of a company? (23:41)
This is one of the toughest aspects of making change... no matter the size of your business (26:26)
How much time does Steven spend in the planning phase? (29:41)
Outsourcing is key - but there's an important piece when you're outsourcing to external contractors that Steven believes is a must (33:45)
This is the biggest piece of advice that Steven says will help you get a decent start when you decide to undergo a metamorphosis (35:41)
Quote
"Innovation should be everybody's job." - Steven L. Blue
Helpful Links
https://amzn.to/321XUDN (Metamorphosis by Steven L. Blue)
https://www.stevenlblue.com/ (Steven's Website)
https://twitter.com/stevenlblue?lang=en (Steven on Twitter)
https://www.getyourselfoptimized.com/ (The Productivityist Podcast Pick of the Week: Get Yourself Optimized)...
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