Breakthrough Innovation

Adam Kingl: Stop Outsourcing Creativity — Make It Everyone’s Job


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In this episode of Breakthrough Innovation, we sit down with Adam Kingl — author of Sparking Success, educator at top business schools, and expert in creative leadership.

Adam has helped organizations from Disney to Deloitte to Shell unlock their people’s creative capacity. He breaks down why creativity isn’t chaos — it’s a discipline leaders must master if they want to adapt, lead, and outpace disruption.


💡 Why creativity is the most underused leadership skill in today’s workplace

⚠️ The 3 organizational blockers that kill innovation before it starts

🧠 How structure enables creativity — it doesn’t kill it

🎯 The simple mindset shift every leader can make to get better ideas from their team

🎷 What jazz and improv can teach business leaders about experimentation and adaptability


This is a must-watch for execs, managers, and culture-builders ready to spark real, sustained innovation.

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Breakthrough InnovationBy JL Heather