Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this episode of the Innovation Show we delve into the myths and realities of business failures with Greg Satell and Paul Nunes.
Join us as we explore classic case studies of companies like Blockbuster, Kodak, and Xerox, and uncover the untold stories behind their perceived failures.
We discuss the complexities of decision-making, the importance of controlling the narrative, and the crucial lessons business leaders can learn from past mistakes.
00:00 Welcome to the Innovation Show
01:55 The Innovator's Dilemma: A Classic Quote
02:05 Introducing the Guests: Greg Satel and Paul Nula
02:43 The Myth of Learning from Failures
03:07 Greg's Experience with Misaligned Case Studies
05:07 Paul's Perspective on Research and Interviews
05:17 The Complexity of Decision-Making in Organizations
15:30 The Blockbuster vs. Netflix Case Study
21:44 The Role of Leadership and Context in Business Decisions
43:45 Milking the Cash Cow: Challenges and Strategies
45:21 Blockbuster's Rapid DVD by Mail Transition
46:30 Adobe's Cloud Shift and Kodak's Digital Dilemma
48:42 Kodak's Struggle with Digital Photography
54:43 Fuji's Diversification Success
58:29 Intel's Missed Opportunities and Target Fixation
01:06:40 Xerox's Innovation and the Birth of the Laser Printer
01:20:44 Lessons from Xerox and Pixar's Origins
01:24:26 Empowering Emerging Leaders and Final Thoughts
Perfect for business leaders, strategists, and innovation professionals who want to move beyond the clichés and understand what truly drives long-term success—or failure.
Find Greg: gregsatell.com
Find Paul: linkedin.com/in/paul-nunes-5351773
🔗 Listen on your favorite podcast platform or visit: theinnovationshow.io (theinnovationshow.io/)
🧠 Featuring:
•
Greg Satell – Author of Mapping Innovation
•
Paul Nunes – Global Managing Director of Thought Leadership, Accenture Research
•
Host: Aidan McCullen – Author of Undisruptable
In this episode of the Innovation Show we delve into the myths and realities of business failures with Greg Satell and Paul Nunes.
Join us as we explore classic case studies of companies like Blockbuster, Kodak, and Xerox, and uncover the untold stories behind their perceived failures.
We discuss the complexities of decision-making, the importance of controlling the narrative, and the crucial lessons business leaders can learn from past mistakes.
00:00 Welcome to the Innovation Show
01:55 The Innovator's Dilemma: A Classic Quote
02:05 Introducing the Guests: Greg Satel and Paul Nula
02:43 The Myth of Learning from Failures
03:07 Greg's Experience with Misaligned Case Studies
05:07 Paul's Perspective on Research and Interviews
05:17 The Complexity of Decision-Making in Organizations
15:30 The Blockbuster vs. Netflix Case Study
21:44 The Role of Leadership and Context in Business Decisions
43:45 Milking the Cash Cow: Challenges and Strategies
45:21 Blockbuster's Rapid DVD by Mail Transition
46:30 Adobe's Cloud Shift and Kodak's Digital Dilemma
48:42 Kodak's Struggle with Digital Photography
54:43 Fuji's Diversification Success
58:29 Intel's Missed Opportunities and Target Fixation
01:06:40 Xerox's Innovation and the Birth of the Laser Printer
01:20:44 Lessons from Xerox and Pixar's Origins
01:24:26 Empowering Emerging Leaders and Final Thoughts
Perfect for business leaders, strategists, and innovation professionals who want to move beyond the clichés and understand what truly drives long-term success—or failure.
Find Greg: gregsatell.com
Find Paul: linkedin.com/in/paul-nunes-5351773
🔗 Listen on your favorite podcast platform or visit: theinnovationshow.io (theinnovationshow.io/)
🧠 Featuring:
•
Greg Satell – Author of Mapping Innovation
•
Paul Nunes – Global Managing Director of Thought Leadership, Accenture Research
•
Host: Aidan McCullen – Author of Undisruptable
