The 99% Rule: How Great Ideas Are Built on Other Ideas with Alan Gregerman

"Throughout the course of human history, 99% of all new ideas have been based on someone else's thinking or something someone's found in nature." - Alan GregermanWhat if knowing less about something could actually make you more innovative? In this eye-opening conversation, innovation expert Alan Gregerman challenges the conventional wisdom that expertise is the key to breakthrough thinking.Alan shares why hiring people who think differently matters more than hiring for specific skills, how Uber's founders created a transportation revolution without any taxi industry experience, and why your next big idea probably won't come from a boardroom brainstorming session.You'll discover:Why 99% of innovations aren't actually original (and why that's great news)The power of getting out of the office and paying attention to the worldHow being "bored" can fuel creativity in our overstimulated ageWhy talking to strangers and visiting museums beats staring at spreadsheetsWhether you're leading a team or looking for your next breakthrough, this episode will inspire you to embrace fresh perspectives, step outside your routine, and find remarkable ideas hiding in plain sight.About Alan Gregerman: Alan is an internationally renowned authority on business strategy and innovation, bestselling author of "The Wisdom of Ignorance," and founder of the award-winning nonprofit Passion for Learning. After recovering from a remarkable stroke in 2021, he continues traveling the world, sharing insights on unlocking human potential.===You can connect with Alan Gregerman here:www.alangregerman.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-gregerman-a33b236/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJJSXVGVYou can connect with Karl Pontau here:www.thehumanconnectionpodcast.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kpontauhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUbf_bDWwB9KVrFn5Sj3u2w?sub_confirmation=1Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with somebody you care about!