The Leader Show with Lou Carter

Seeing Around Corners: Rita McGrath on Balancing Growth, Innovation, and Transformation

Louis Carter

Rita McGrath, renowned business consultant and author, discusses strategies for leaders to balance short-term pressures with long-term growth goals. She introduces the concept of “option value” in business investments and details a three-step approach to innovation: ideation, incubation, and acceleration. Lou and Rita delve into Amazon’s “two pizza teams” concept, the importance of market feedback, and the transition from a startup to an established entity.