Learn to innovate

- Virtual reality gaming. … Wearable technology. … Drones that deliver our online purchases. … Amazing innovations for sure. … But what does it mean to be an innovative leader? … Let's talk about the characteristics … of leaders who are intrinsically innovative, … and how to adopt that innovative spirit … as part of your strategic, wide-angle business perspective. … The first thing to know is this: … innovation isn't something you can schedule. … Let's meet in the conference room on Tuesday at three … and be innovative. … That might result in great brainstorming sessions, … but true innovation doesn't work that way. … It's a pervasive mindset … that seeps into all of our thoughts and attitudes. … Innovative leaders are willing to look at everything … through a fresh lens … even if that means unlearning some things, … letting go, and trying something new. … Nothing is off the table. … Next, innovation leaders … feel comfortable thinking in the future tense. … They allow the strategic …