Jonathan Vehar Called Out the Innovation Theater — And Built Something That Worked Instead

In this episode of Breakthrough Innovation, we sit down with Jonathan Vehar — leadership expert, product strategist, and co-author of How to Make Meetings Not Suck.Jonathan has spent over 30 years helping Fortune 100s, military teams, and mid-sized companies innovate with courage, clarity, and integrity. His big message? Innovation isn’t about ideas — it’s about people.💥 The real reason most innovation fails (and it’s not lack of creativity)🧠 Why “humility” might be the most important leadership trait you’re not using📉 The danger of big “Ta-Da” moments — and what to do instead🛠️ How to replace perfectionism with smart, human-centered experimentation🎯 Building a culture where debate is welcome and failure becomes fuelWhether you're leading transformation, launching new products, or just trying to escape innovation theater, this episode will help you reframe how you lead for impact.Thanks for tuning in to Breakthrough Innovation! Want to subscribe to the podcast? Have feedback to share? Connect with us on Spotify or iTunes and leave us a review—we’d love to hear from you!