Learn to Lead
Learn to Lead
Abilitie
The Missing Piece Problem
7 minutes Posted May 20, 2026 at 11:00 am.
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Some ideas don’t fail because they’re bad, they fail because something is missing. In this episode, we explore how QR codes, online grocery delivery, and ride sharing all struggled before finally taking off, and why something as simple as a tin can took nearly 50 years to become usable. Each story reveals a powerful leadership insight: great ideas don’t exist in isolation, they depend on timing, technology, and behavior coming together at the right moment.

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Host Matthew Confer:

Book: https://www.theupsideofdownsidethinking.com/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewconfer/

 

Matthew’s TEDx Talk on Decision Making - https://www.ted.com/talks/matthew_confer_before_you_decide_3_steps_to_better_decision_making

 

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