In this episode of Breakthrough Innovation, we sit down with Adam Kingl — author of Sparking Success, educator at top business schools, and expert in creative leadership.

Adam has helped organizations from Disney to Deloitte to Shell unlock their people’s creative capacity. He breaks down why creativity isn’t chaos — it’s a discipline leaders must master if they want to adapt, lead, and outpace disruption.

💡 Why creativity is the most underused leadership skill in today’s workplace

⚠️ The 3 organizational blockers that kill innovation before it starts

🧠 How structure enables creativity — it doesn’t kill it

🎯 The simple mindset shift every leader can make to get better ideas from their team

🎷 What jazz and improv can teach business leaders about experimentation and adaptability

This is a must-watch for execs, managers, and culture-builders ready to spark real, sustained innovation.

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In this episode of Breakthrough Innovation, we talk with Amy Summers — entrepreneur, communications strategist, and author of Lift: 10 Mentorship Touchpoints to Empower Your Team and Accelerate Your Career.

With more than 20 years leading virtual teams, Amy is on a mission to rehumanize leadership in a disconnected world. Through micro-feedback, intentional presence, and everyday actions, she shows how mentorship is not an event — it's your style of leadership.

📚 Why you’re already mentoring — and how to do it with intention

🧠 The concept of “pebbling” and how tiny moments create lasting impact

💬 How vulnerability and empathy unlock deeper trust (without oversharing)

📉 Why traditional mentoring programs often fail to create real connection

🧭 What healthy exits, parenting, and team culture all have in common

Whether you're a seasoned exec or emerging leader, this conversation will reshape how you show up — and why small moments matter most.

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In this episode of Breakthrough Innovation, we’re joined by Jeff Holman, founder of Intellectual Strategies, an innovation-focused law firm helping startups scale without the legal guesswork.

Jeff blends experience as an engineer, attorney, and entrepreneur — and brings a rare ability to bridge strategy and legal for early-stage founders. His frameworks like the Four Fears of Innovation and Five Factor Strategy Model have helped startups move from hesitation to confident growth.

🚫 The 4 fears that stop innovators from taking action — and what to do about them

⚖️ Why legal shouldn't be a cost center — it should be strategic leverage

🤝 The "Fractional Legal Team" model that puts law in service of innovation

🧠 How second-time founders think differently — and how you can too

📈 Why scaling yourself is just as hard (and important) as scaling your company

Whether you're just launching or preparing to scale, this conversation will reframe how you see legal — and how to make it work for your business.

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