Last night was special - I watched the best film on innovation I’ve ever seen. It was simple, and loosely based on a true story. It was funny. And it delved into the challenges of innovation. The movie was called Kinky Boots. Here is the product description.
For generations, the Price family has made very sensible, very conservative shoes for men. But to save the business from imminent bankruptcy, young Charlie Price turns to an unlikely new creative consultant: a sassy cross-dressing cabaret singer whose outrageous style and wild designs are a breath of fresh air in the stuffy old factory! Fun and original, it’s a must-have movie that proves the best way to fit in is to stand out!
If you want to challenge your organization, pick up this quirky film - it will make you laugh and provide the backdrop for how to think differently about your business and your future.
I grew up on a farm in Norther Illinois. I was in 4-H and FFA. I also bought calves in the fall, trained them over the winter to be led and showed, and then took them to the local, county and state fairs throughout the summer. Each year, I spent hundreds of hours only to be informed in a matter of minutes whether my project was best of class, or simply okay. And along that journey, I learned many valuable lessons.