{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/2fec86c4-2f6a-5de0-abd4-1301a5d509fc/64b60e0ed28a60001101224c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Building a Better Mousetrap: The productivity reality","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6176cca5b67d9bb6fcf7eeff/1689652494320-dd4a487478be5d6a7155cf2131196438.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Episode #255 // Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: “<em>Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door!</em>”. This quote, espousing the value of innovation, has been liberally used and abused over the years.</p><p><br></p><p>I came across it again recently in an article from McKinsey: <a href=\"https://www.mckinsey.com/mgi/overview/in-the-news/turning-around-the-productivity-slowdown#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Turning Around the Productivity Slowdown</em></a>… so, what is productivity? And what’s the relationship between productivity and innovation?</p><p><br></p><p>In today’s episode, I look at productivity from a number of different angles. What does it mean in the world of macroeconomics? How does productivity impact our standard of living?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>On a day-to-day level, what does it mean <em>for your type of industry and organization</em>? Can productivity provide a competitive advantage?</p><p><br></p><p>It doesn’t matter what type of organization you’re leading in, improving productivity will reap huge benefits for <em>all</em> your stakeholders… including the people who work for you.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>But, getting your head around <em>why</em> you should have a constant focus on productivity improvement can be a little tricky… hopefully this episode will help.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Source Material:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>No Bullsh!t Leadership </em>Episode<em>:</em></strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.yourceomentor.com/episode115\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Ep.115: Does Innovation Create Value?</em></a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.yourceomentor.com/episode203\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Ep.203: Defending Against Disruptive Innovation</em></a></p><p><strong><em>McKinsey Global Institute </em>Article:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.mckinsey.com/mgi/overview/in-the-news/turning-around-the-productivity-slowdown#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Turning Around the Productivity Slowdown</em></a></p><p><strong><em>Diary of a CEO </em>Episode</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xVz9V5DksIPqrdArBPDcb?flow_ctx=079967d6-d875-4831-9489-208ae42ebed5:1688616309\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Ep.252: Ex-Google Officer Speaks Out On the Dangers of AI</em></a></p><p><br></p><p>————————</p><p><br></p><p>FREE 5 DAY LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE: Want to boost your leadership capability? This challenge will start you down the path of improving your leadership confidence and skills—if you're willing to put in the work!</p><p><br></p><p>Start the free 5 Day Leadership Challenge today: <a href=\"https://yourceomentor.com/challenge\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://yourceomentor.com/challenge</a></p><p><br></p><p>————————</p><p><br></p><p>You can connect with me at:</p><p><br></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://www.yourceomentor.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.yourceomentor.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentor\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentor</a></p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentor\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentor</a></p><p><br></p><p>Linkedin: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourceomentor\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Youtube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor</a></p><p><br></p><p>————————</p><p><br></p><p>Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally.</p>","author_name":"Martin G Moore"}