Ep 021: Embracing Vulnerability & Humanity For Innovation

Regan and Abram Sirignano, Senior Partner and Global Lead of the Experience and Innovation Practice at Prophet, dive into how future-readiness is about letting go rather than controlling or predicting it with certainty, and why intuition and imagination training help you interpret signals and discover multiple possibilities. They explore the role that vulnerability plays in an innovation context, and how Abram’s work is inspired by applying venture capital’s risk tolerance and portfolio thinking to corporate strategies.  Key Takeaways The importance of not rushing to convergence when harnessing your intuition. How focusing on what’s next and seeking evidence to challenge ideas increases innovation optionality. Why resilient leaders practice these behaviors and celebrate learning from failure.  How laddering from observations to findings and convictions to actions grounds innovation work. Why embracing your humanity by acknowledging limitations and recognizing that solutions develop over time is key to navigating the future. Resources Connect with Abram on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asirignano/ Learn about Abram’s company, Prophet: http://www.prophet.com About Our Guest  Abram Sirignano is global lead for Prophet’s Product & Experience Innovation practice and a senior partner in the New York office. He has spent 25 years at the intersection of digital and design-led transformation, working within enterprise and for multiple agencies and consultancies.  Prior to Prophet he ran the NYC outpost of Fjord, a design consultancy and part of Accenture Song. Abram’s alter ego, Dad, is busy with two “young intrepids” who teach him something new every day. His favorite superhero is his wife. About Future Fit™ with Regan Robinson  Future Fit™ unravels the secrets of how the world’s most innovative leaders stay future-ready in a fast-paced world. Hosted by futurist and strategist Regan Robinson, each episode explores how trailblazing executives turn uncertainty into their strategic advantage. Gain powerful insights and practical approaches as these visionary minds share the unconventional and imaginative ways they thrive today while leading their teams into tomorrow. If you love what you’re  getting out of our show please subscribe, rate and review. About Regan Robinson Regan Robinson is a holistic futurist and business strategist that empowers visionary companies to turn uncertainty into advantage and effortlessly innovate and strategize for their future. Over the course of 20+ years, she has helped some of the world’s most influential brands and companies strategize and grow. Regan has spearheaded revenue increases of 300%+, led as an executive at 3 start-ups and established business models, new capabilities, infrastructure and roadmaps for companies like VICE Media and Edelman Digital. Website: https://www.reganrobinson.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/reganrobinson Future Fit™ Newsletter: linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7054904910919667713 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@regan_robinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamreganrobinson All contents of this show are rights of Regan Robinson and are not to be used unless authorized by written consent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices