{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67792674d83630b6e3270e16/689967a3c952cf59782a412e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Imagination: How Bold Companies Thrive in a Fast-Changing World","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67792674d83630b6e3270e16/1754883986784-c68b646b-c76c-452a-98d2-e2f501ecb149.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What if the secret to staying competitive in today’s fast-changing world isn’t just data or efficiency—but imagination?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Martin Reeves reveals why imagination is the ultimate skill for leaders, how it drives innovation and growth, and why most companies lose it as they get bigger. From the surprising story behind Facebook’s Like button to practical ways CEOs can spark creativity in their teams, Martin explains how to turn imagination into a repeatable process that keeps businesses ahead of disruption.</p><p><br></p><p>If you want to know how the best companies create new possibilities—and why imagination could be your biggest strategic advantage – do not miss this episode.</p><p> </p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>00:57 Imagination as the skill leaders can’t ignore</p><p>02:10 What holds companies back from using imagination</p><p>03:31 Difference between imagination, innovation, and creativity</p><p>04:22 Why organizations lose imagination as they grow</p><p>06:53 How leaders can bring vitality and imagination back</p><p>08:39 Imagination as a repeatable process</p><p>10:35 Why companies become too inward‑focused</p><p>13:02 The role of imagination in the age of AI</p><p>16:20 What strategists should focus on</p><p>19:27 The invention of the Facebook Like button</p><p>22:08 Why the Like button became so influential</p><p>26:49 Lessons the Like button teaches about innovation</p><p>30:22 How Martin reinvented his own thinking and career</p><p>33:51 How to build a personal learning system</p><p>38:18 What makes Martin optimistic about the future</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Philip Meissner</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmeissner</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Martin Reeves</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-reeves</p><p><br></p><p>Check out Martin's book: https://a.co/d/jfzu1Bn</p><p><br></p><p>#BusinessImagination #InnovationLeadership #StrategyAndInnovation #FutureOfStrategy #AIandInnovation #CreativeStrategy #OrganizationalVitality #DisruptiveLeadership #InnovationCulture #StrategicThinking #CompetitiveAdvantage #LeadershipDevelopment #InnovationInBusiness #BusinessGrowthStrategy #CuriosityAndCreativity</p>","author_name":"Philip Meissner"}