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"We try to hire people...our standards are number one, character.  So that loyalty and integrity are very important.  Number two, work ethic.  And then three is either brains or physical ability.  Depending on the business.  Because if you don't have one and two, it doesn't matter how talented or bright you are."

Bob Kraft - Owner, New England Patriots



Series Highlights

Episode #1 "Innovators & Iconoclasts"
Companies that are successful innovators and which are able to sustain innovation over time are the ones that create a "Culture of Innovation" in which innovation can happen at any level at any time.

Special Segment:  Google - A look at the creative culture at Google and whether it can keep it up or will it go the way of its predecessors.  CNBC's Jim Goldman reports.


Episode #2  "Revolution & Evolution"
This episode takes a look at the two sides of innovation - the "revolutionary" change, which is often hard to come by and the "evolutionary" ones which are easier to find but are often ignored. 

Special Segment:  H&M -CNBC's Margaret Brennan has the story on how clothing retailer H&M stays ahead of the pack in this competitive field.


Episode #3  "New Tricks & Old Dogs"
A look at how companies with successful businesses can convince their customers that change is needed.

Special Segment: Lego & the Toy Industry -- The challenge facing the Danish toymaker "Lego" as company executives try to come up with the latest innovations.  CNBC's Mary Thompson has a report on the toy industry.


Episode #4   "People & Technology"
When most people think of innovation they think of the latest gadget or gizmo.  But, it's not so much the technology, but what you do with it that often makes the biggest difference.

Special Segment:  Bill Gates -- The founder of Microsoft talks about moving into new areas.


Episode #5:  "Loners & Teammates"
We'll examine how the most innovative companies continue to train and maintain their workforce. 

Special Segment:  Older Workers -- With an aging workforce in the U.S., United Technologies looks at ways to keep it's older workers happy.  CNBC's Steve Leisman reports.


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