The Leadership Project

March 10, 2026

Host: Mick Spiers

Rethinking Innovation: A Human-Centric Approach with Bruce Vojak

Want more than buzzwords and brainstorms? Mick Spiers sits down with innovation authority Bruce Vojak to explore how real breakthroughs actually happen. His message is clear: innovation is a human act first. It comes from curious people who challenge assumptions and reframe problems. From the evolution of the carrot peeler to a billion-dollar innovation at Procter & Gamble, this conversation shows how deep user understanding drives real change. Bruce also shares a practical playbook for leaders: create internal alignment, keep processes simple, empower your innovators, and focus on learning fast. We also tackle the harder question of unintended consequences and why leaders must ask: What can we make possible, and what have we just made possible?