1446: I STOLE THIS FROM GOOGLE! (and you should, too!)

About this episode

Brian shares a strategy for fostering innovation in teams by implementing 'labs' time, inspired by successful companies.

Ever feel like you’re stuck in execution mode—checking boxes, completing tasks—but not actually innovating or creating anything new? In this episode, Brian shares a powerful strategy borrowed from companies like 3M and Google that can completely change how you and your team operate: build your own “labs” time. From Post-it Notes to Gmail, some of the world’s most impactful products came from intentional space to experiment—and Brian is now implementing this exact concept inside his own busine...

People in this episode

Host: Brian Lofrumento

Topics covered

• innovation
• business strategy
• team productivity
• experimentation
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• innovation
• labs time
• 3M
• Google
• entrepreneurship
• business growth
• productivity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 3M, Google

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