Everyone has those quirky tendencies, but how do we hone in those attributions and create innovation? Melissa Schilling, Author of "Quirky" and Lydia Dishman, Reporter at Fast Company join This Changes Things to discuss different strategies to becoming a great leader.
Schilling explains some of the top traits she found that could categorize someone as quirky. She says nearly all exhibit very high levels of social detachment that enables them to break with norms and they all have extreme, almost maniacal, faith in their ability to overcome obstacles. She sites Steve Jobs and Elon Musk as some of the best innovators of our time.
However, how can you foster your own quirkiness or the quirkiness of your employees? Dishman explains that in order to foster a great environment for success every leader needs to have a purpose and emotional intelligence. She explains that those "soft skills" are going to be an important job requirement in the future.
Nugget ice is booming across America. Middleby CEO Tim FitzGerald explains the craze, restaurant demand and why the trend could become a major growth engine.
Wearable robotics are moving beyond sci-fi. Dephy CEO Luke Mooney explains how its smart ankle exoskeleton is changing mobility, recovery and everyday movement.
Voice AI is moving into cars, restaurants and customer service. SoundHound CEO Keyvan Mohajer explains the company’s growth and the future of voice-powered AI.
Americans are still spending, but rising anxiety over jobs, AI, housing and tariffs tells a different story. Kearney Consumer Institute’s Katie Thomas explains.
Disney is back in focus after Q3 earnings. Investors are watching streaming profits, theme parks and ESPN as the entertainment giant looks for its next catalyst
