What if the secret to staying competitive in today’s fast-changing world isn’t just data or efficiency—but imagination?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.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. Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:57 Imagination as the skill leaders can’t ignore02:10 What holds companies back from using imagination03:31 Difference between imagination, innovation, and creativity04:22 Why organizations lose imagination as they grow06:53 How leaders can bring vitality and imagination back08:39 Imagination as a repeatable process10:35 Why companies become too inward‑focused13:02 The role of imagination in the age of AI16:20 What strategists should focus on19:27 The invention of the Facebook Like button22:08 Why the Like button became so influential26:49 Lessons the Like button teaches about innovation30:22 How Martin reinvented his own thinking and career33:51 How to build a personal learning system38:18 What makes Martin optimistic about the futureConnect with Philip MeissnerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmeissnerConnect with Martin Reeveshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-reevesCheck out Martin's book: https://a.co/d/jfzu1Bn#BusinessImagination #InnovationLeadership #StrategyAndInnovation #FutureOfStrategy #AIandInnovation #CreativeStrategy #OrganizationalVitality #DisruptiveLeadership #InnovationCulture #StrategicThinking #CompetitiveAdvantage #LeadershipDevelopment #InnovationInBusiness #BusinessGrowthStrategy #CuriosityAndCreativity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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