This podcast episode explores the innovative process of Thomas Edison and how it can be applied to modern-day businesses and personal lives. The guest speaker, Sarah Miller Caldicott, the great-grandniece of Edison, shares her insights from accessing the Edison archives and highlights the five competencies of innovation: solution-centered mindset, kaleidoscopic thinking, full-spectrum engagement, mastermind collaboration, and innovation literacy. The episode emphasizes the importance of collaboration, recognizing intellectual property, and fostering a culture of innovation.