At EEG, we challenge ourselves to innovate. When our Founder, Bob Kelleher, started to challenge us about innovating, I thought, I am not creative enough to invent the next iPod. It’s easy to say, that’s not my strength.
OK-so I may not be Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg innovative-however, I have been challenging myself to think more innovatively. Oddly enough, my small example of innovation was ignited by my stupidity this morning. I ran out of gas. Luckily, my colleague and friend, John Konselman was there to assist. We ran into a problem where a gas can had a faulty spring, so we were unable to pour the gas from the can into my Kia. We immediately thought, what do we have around the office?
Here is my modest example of innovation! Now it’s not earth shattering, but it’s a start. A year ago, I would have called AAA. That would have been more ideal for John and his time, but I also know I can lean on my company in times of distress. So..the next time you are tempted to fall into routines ( AAA or Dad), think:
How Can I Innovate? It doesn’t have to be the next best thing-it just needs to be an improvement to an exiting process or product.
Steph. Mello, VPE
PS: NEHRA: I owe you a new watering can!
