1103: The Four Universal Patterns of Winning Innovation with JoAnn Garbin

1103: The Four Universal Patterns of Winning Innovation with JoAnn Garbin

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job October 20, 2025 Duration: 41:33
Former Microsoft leader JoAnn Garbin reveals the patterns and principles behind Microsoft’s biggest innovation wins. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) What most people overlook about innovation 2) The secret to getting executives on board 3) The four patterns responsible for Microsoft’s success Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1103 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JOANN —  JOANN GARBIN is a sustainability and technology entrepreneur with a 25-year track record of leading teams “from nothing to something to scale,” creating numerous innovative products and profitable businesses. During her tenure as Director of Innovation in Microsoft’s cloud business, she guided her team in developing billion-dollar opportunities, including the Regenerative Datacenter of the Future. In 2024, she founded Regenerous Labs, a collaboration committed to creating cross-sector transformations.  JoAnn is an active alumnus of Villanova University, where she studied mechanical engineering and philosophy. Her fresh eyes and thought leadership were instrumental in driving novel insights into The Insider’s Guide to Innovation at Microsoft. • Book: The Insider's Guide to Innovation at Microsoft • Book LinkedIn: The Insider's Guide to Innovation at Microsoft • Book Website: InnovationAtMicrosoft.com • LinkedIn: JoAnn Garbin • Website: JoAnnGarbin.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Website: Finding Mastery • LinkedIn: Dean Carignan • Book: Primal Intelligence: You Are Smarter Than You Know by Angus Fletcher • Book: Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson • Past episode: 447: What Innovators Do Differently with Hal Gregersen — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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1101: Navigating the Four Seasons of Leadership with Carolyn Dewar [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:13
Carolyn Dewar shares insights from top CEOs on how to master each season of your leadership career. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to avoid the nearly universal blind spot of leaders 2) How to thrive in any leadership role 3) H…
1097: Turning Conflict into Connection with Charles Duhigg [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:30
Charles Duhigg reviews his communication techniques for finding common ground in any conflict. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three-step looping method for making others feel heard 2) The secret principle for keeping conversati…
1096: How to Find More Humor and Fun at Work with Adam Christing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:11
Adam Christing discusses how anyone can use humor to connect and succeed at work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why humor matters at work 2) How to bring the fun—even if you aren’t funny 3) The five laugh languages Subscribe or vi…
1094: How to Make Any Team Great with Steven Gaffney [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:40
Steven Gaffney shares actionable insights from his latest study on the behaviors, mindsets, and practices of consistently high achieving teams. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The critical question that fosters accountability 2) How…
1093: How to Become Powerfully Likeable with Dr. Kate Mason [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:24
Kate Mason shares how to be both powerful AND well-liked. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The common phrases that undermine your influence 2) How to ask questions while boosting your credibility 3) How to overcome the fear of saying…