The Innovation Show The Heart of Science Engineering Blueprint with 3M's Jayshree Seth
Dec 7, 2024
Jayshree Seth, 3M's Chief Science Advocate and inventor with 80 patents, shares her wisdom on innovative leadership and storytelling. She introduces the concept of 'leak-proof leadership,' emphasizing the importance of interpersonal skills and active listening. Dive into the 'TNT factor' to understand trends, needs, and threats shaping industries. Jayshree also highlights effective supervisor-supervisee relationships, advocating for empathetic communication and collaboration to foster a creative workplace. Her insights offer a fresh perspective on blending innovation with emotional understanding.
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The Art of Storytelling
- Use storytelling to captivate attention and evoke empathy when presenting ideas.
- Ask three key questions: "Why this?", "Why now?", and "What's in it for me?"
Empathy in Innovation
- A key aspect of innovation is considering others' perspectives.
- The idea alone is never enough, as even good ideas require effort to be accepted.
Dial Up Advocacy
- Dial up advocacy by recognizing diversity as a competitive advantage, innovation as essential, advocacy as passionate.
- Leadership is an earned qualification, not an inherent quality.
