The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Innovate or Die: Michelle Risinger on Social Impact Strategies
The Chris Voss Show11 Tammi 2025

The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Innovate or Die: Michelle Risinger on Social Impact Strategies

Innovate or Die: Michelle Risinger on Social Impact Strategies
Risingsolutions.co

About the Guest(s):
Michelle Risinger is the principal and founder of Rising Solutions, an internationally recognized innovation strategist, design thinker, facilitator, and public speaker. She has extensive expertise in training thousands of individuals in innovation and design thinking approaches. Michelle has a formidable portfolio of global innovation projects highlighted by notable organizations such as USAID, the U.S. Department of State, and the Gates Foundation. Her work is also featured in the critically acclaimed 2018 book “Lean Impact.”

Episode Summary:
Welcome to another insightful episode of The Chris Voss Show, where today’s discussion revolves around the imperative role of innovation in the social sector. Our esteemed guest, Michelle Risinger, delves into the critical need for research and development in the realm of social impact, emphasizing the alarming 15-20 year lag compared to the private sector. Through her expertise, Michelle champions the integration of innovative strategies to elevate global challenges, ensuring sustainability and relevance in rapid social change.

In this engaging conversation, Michelle demystifies the intricacies of fostering an innovation culture, underscoring the importance of psychological safety and its implications on productivity. Listeners will gain insights into the fascinating world of chronobiology and learn the nuances of crafting a purpose-driven business. By addressing burnout and encouraging agility, Michelle provides a blueprint for organizations to stay ahead in a competitive landscape. Dive into this episode to explore how Rising Solutions is leveraging strategic partnerships to bring social innovations to life.

Key Takeaways:
Innovation is crucial for maintaining relevance and effectively addressing global social challenges.
The social sector lags 15-20 years behind the private sector in innovation and requires concerted efforts to catch up.
Cognitive performance is influenced by chronobiology, and workdays should be structured around peak performance hours.
Psychological safety is foundational to nurturing an innovation-driven culture within organizations.
Being a purpose-driven business means aligning projects and values towards social impact rather than solely focusing on profit.

Notable Quotes:
“In the social sector, we don’t invest in R&D teams…and jokingly, we’re referred to as being 15 to 20 years behind the private sector.”
“Innovation culture is predicated by psychological safety…that actually is the number one indicator of whether or not you have an innovation culture.”
“Chronobiology is…planning your workday around your peak cognitive hours.”
“Your workday should be designed around your peak performance, your peak cognitive performance.”
“We only work with clients who are trying to have a social impact…”

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