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Google's Innovation Secret Revealed in 15 Minutes | Frederik G. Pferdt
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05/14/25
Takeaways
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We have more control over our future than we think, and how we respond to uncertainty is crucial.
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When faced with uncertainty, we can choose to respond with optimism and curiosity.
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I want to provide a framework for building the future you want, share stories of individuals who have created remarkable futures, and offer practical habits for designing your dream future.
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The future is not something that just happens; it's something that you make happen.
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During my 12 years at Google, I focused on shaping a culture of creativity and innovation by training people in curiosity, empathy, and experimentation.
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The Penguin Award at Google encourages risk-taking by rewarding those who try new things.
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Taking risks is essential for innovation; if no one takes a risk, the organization will stagnate.
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A future-ready mind state includes radical optimism, unreserved openness, compulsive curiosity, and a commitment to experimentation, paving the path to the future with rapid learning and adaptation.
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Empathy is crucial, not just for others but also for understanding your future self and needs.
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The six dimensions of a 'Future Ready Mind' include Radical Optimism, Curiosity, Experimentation, Empathy, Expansive Thinking, and your personal superpower, which together help you seize opportunities and shape your future.
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To cultivate innovation, organizations must train individuals in empathy, expansive thinking, and experimentation, while also creating environments that reduce friction from idea to prototype.
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Innovation requires both training individuals in creative thinking and fostering a culture that supports innovation, such as through initiatives like the Penguin Award.
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Anxiety about the future, waiting for it to happen, believing it is owned by others, and denying it are unhelpful mindsets; everyone has the opportunity to shape their own future.
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Imagining your future daily, including who you will be with and how you will feel, is a vital practice for building a future-ready mindset.
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Writing down three things you are grateful for each day can shift your mindset to be more optimistic, as studies show this practice changes how your mind perceives positivity over time.