The Power of Little Ideas by David C. Robertson Summary
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Forget disruptive or incremental innovation - Robertson reveals a powerful third way embraced by LEGO and Apple. His low-risk, high-reward approach creates complementary innovations around core products, praised by "Long Tail" author Chris Anderson as "an inspiration and object lesson" for sustainable business growth.
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The Third Way: A Revolutionary Middle Path to Innovation
Innovation doesn't have to be a choice between small tweaks and bet-the-company disruption. "The Power of Little Ideas" reveals a powerful middle approach that's been hiding in plain sight, powering some of history's most remarkable business transformations. When Steve Jobs returned to Apple in 1997, he didn't immediately create revolutionary products - he revitalized the Mac by surrounding it with complementary innovations like iTunes, iPods, and Apple Stores. This "Third Way" approach has become required reading at companies like Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft because it offers a path to explosive growth without the 70-95% failure rates of disruptive innovation. This approach works by creating a family of complementary innovations around an unchanged core product. These innovations must function as a cohesive system fulfilling a compelling customer promise and require close, central management. Unlike ecosystems of autonomous entities, each innovation must be deliberately selected and actively managed. The approach is particularly valuable when your core product is mature or commoditized, breaking the link between risk and reward by allowing large returns from relatively small ideas.
From Crisis to Comeback: The LEGO and Apple Renaissance Stories
Four Critical Decisions That Drive Third Way Success
How GoPro Outmaneuvered Sony Through Ecosystem Thinking
The Solution Integrator: Leading Complex Innovation Ecosystems
The Disney Magic: Complementary Innovation in Action
Embracing the Middle Path: Your Innovation Call to Action
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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