Innovation isn’t just about technology, it’s about solving real problems in ways that create lasting value. 

Yet, too many organizations confuse minor improvements with true innovation, missing the deeper mindset shift required to break new ground. Real innovation demands more than just great ideas; it requires adaptability, structured problem-solving, and a willingness to challenge the status quo.  

Global innovation expert Ed Bernacki has spent his career helping organizations move beyond innovation theater into meaningful action. He shares how companies can stop treating innovation as a one-off initiative and start embedding it into their culture. His Innovation Journal is a tool designed to help people turn insights into action, and it illustrates a simple but powerful truth: innovation isn’t about chasing the next big thing; it’s about making the right things happen.  

In this conversation, Ed breaks down the difference between innovation and mere improvement, the role of risk, and the practical steps leaders can take to create environments where ideas flourish. Whether you're in a Fortune 500 boardroom or running a small business, this episode will challenge you to think differently about what innovation really means.