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Leadership that Liberates Creativity and Accelerates Innovation

Lina M. Echeverría
AMACOM, 2013

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7

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Recommendation

Lina M. Echeverría worked in science and technology for decades, doing research and leading teams of scientists. Her experience adds practical substance to her emphasis on humility, humanity and personal growth. Many of her ideas on leading innovation will be familiar, but her focus on science and her advocacy of a holistic understanding of your co-workers and team members are innovative. Echeverría’s examples from her decades at Corning, a leading manufacturer of glass and ceramics, prove useful. getAbstract recommends her singular viewpoint to leaders, innovators and managers who are responsible for spurring innovation.

Take-Aways

  • Successful innovation requires balancing two factors: “creativity and execution.”
  • The right leadership is crucial for innovation, especially in science and technology.
  • Leaders should resolve conflict on innovation teams without avoiding it or stifling people’s passions.

About the Author

Innovation leadership consultant Lina M. Echeverría pursued research and managed scientific researchers at Corning.

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