Brilliants Jerks and Innovation at Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory
Perhaps no fictional leader better represents the “brilliant jerk” than Willy Wonka—the candy-making genius who invites five children to his factory to find his successor. This episode is your golden ticket to learning:
How “geniuses” and “brilliant jerks” impact the rest of the workforce—especially when they’re in charge (2:21)
What companies can learn from Wonka’s unorthodox methods of product development (7:44)
Why front-line workers like Oompa Loompas are an overlooked source of innovation (12:46)
Better ways to select successors and transition to new leaders (16:05)
Hosted by Paula Cizek, Jane Garza, and Dr. Kim Perkins.
Credits:
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Dir. Mel Stuart. Perf. Gene Wilder, Peter Ostrum. Paramount Pictures. 1971.
“Work of Fiction” Theme Song: Matt Garza
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