How different would your life be if you had an innovation framework where every problem could be solved and every opportunity could be seized? Josh Linkner is on a mission to unlock dormant creative capacity, helping everyday people become everyday innovators, and he’s our guest on today’s episode. Join Scott and Josh as they explore: * How a jazz background helped Josh launch his tech career.* Thinking of Innovation as "the great equalizer" that can be achieved through small, incremental changes, rather than giant breakthroughs.* Tips for unlocking creativity.* Josh’s latest book, Big Little Breakthroughs: How Small, Everyday Innovations Drive Oversized Results. * Prioritizing the people behind an idea over the idea itself. * Josh’s investment scoring metric, which assesses an entrepreneur’s ability to execute, innovate, communicate, and create a compelling narrative around their idea. * Being the source of disruption in business and personal life, rather than waiting for a competitor to do it.* The need to constantly jump to new opportunities and avoid staying still for too long. * The fear of failure in entrepreneurship.* The Japanese proverb: "fall seven times, stand eight."* Fostering a culture of continuous improvement. * The mental trick to encourage creativity by imagining yourself as Steve Jobs or Elon Musk.Thanks to Josh Linkner for being on Business, Bourbon & Cigars. Josh Linkner personifies creativity, entrepreneurship, and disruptive innovation. He has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, plus he’s a bestselling author of four books. Learn more about Josh: https://joshlinkner.com Connect with Josh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshlinkner BUSINESS, BOURBON & CIGARSBe sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes. * Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3SN2fHn * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74bfJL9J2fjevQEvi17ekU * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MePlusUltraNetwork/podcasts * Business, Bourbon & Cigars is the preeminent resource for ambitious leaders who want a backstage pass to the top. Each episode, we sit down with ultra-successful executives and industry leaders who share their insider strategies for growth and success. And of course, we may even sip on some of the finest bourbon and light up our favorite cigars while we chat.* Each week, we bring you in-depth interviews with high-level executives and industry leaders who have a proven track record and deep understanding of what it takes to grow a business. They’ll share their no-nonsense approach, the challenges they faced on their journey to the top, and the strategies that helped them overcome obstacles and forge their own path to ultra-success.ME PLUS ULTRA * Transform your business and redefine your world with Me Plus Ultra virtual masterminds and leadership retreats: https://MePlusUltra.com * Me Plus Ultra is a place where visionary entrepreneurs come together, not just to network, but to forge lasting connections, inspire one another, and grow their businesses with confidence and purpose. With exclusive access to industry-leading knowledge,...

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