Today, playing it safe is the biggest risk. The future belongs to those who dare to try. 

Imagine if Walt Disney had played it safe. There would be no Disneyland. No Pixar. Just a mouse in a sketchbook and a lot of people saying, “Nice idea, Walt, but it’ll never work.” Thankfully, Disney didn’t listen. He bet on a theme park no one asked for, with rides no one could imagine, built in a location nobody wanted. And he changed everything. 

Here’s the real truth about innovation: It’s not about having the best idea—it’s about daring to act on the one you’ve got. The greatest breakthroughs in business didn’t start with certainty; they started with someone brave enough to say, “Let’s try it anyway.” 

So, to explore what sets bold innovators apart, and more importantly, how you can bring that same spark into your own leadership, read the rest of this article or listen to the audio version over on fastcompany.com. 

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