"It's not enough to be brilliant. You have to be brilliant at demonstrating your brilliance. And if you are not brilliant at demonstrating your brilliance, you become a best-kept secret. And other people who may talk about their brilliance will overtake you."

In this episode, global leadership and innovation expert Val Wright shares insights from her latest book, Rapid Growth, Done Right: Lead, Influence, and Innovate for Success, including thoughts on the innovation trifecta, understanding your influence, and the importance of a well-hydrated network. Rapid Growth, along with her first book, Thoughtfully Ruthless, are available from Amazon, Amazon UK, Barnes & Noble, Porchlight, Waterstones, BAM! Books a Million, and Vroman's bookstore. To learn more about Val, her work, and her writing, visit her website: www.valwrightconsulting.com