E37: Dr. Melissa Morriss-Olson on Innovation Unleashed – Beyond the Expected (Part 3 of 4)

In Part 3 of our 4-part leadership series, I reconnect with the inspiring Dr. Melissa Morriss-Olson—Provost Emerita, Distinguished Professor, and author of IngenioUs Leadership—to explore one of today’s most urgent leadership imperatives: innovation. Dr. Morriss-Olson challenges the myth that innovation only happens in crisis. Instead, she shares how the most effective leaders make reinvention a daily mindset—one grounded in curiosity, adaptability, and bold experimentation. From “curiosity conversations” to small-scale pilots, she offers practical strategies for leaders who want to drive meaningful change without waiting for the perfect moment. 💡 Key insight: “Reinvention isn’t a response to panic—it’s a practice baked into how impactful leaders operate.” This conversation is full of energizing takeaways for anyone looking to lead with agility and purpose, even in systems that reward caution. 🎧 In Part 4, we’ll close the series with a conversation on trust, empathy, and how leaders become architects of lasting impact.