Lately, the term “innovator” conjures up the image of a young entrepreneur disrupting an industry with concepts like ridesharing, e-currency, or meal-kit delivery. But it doesn’t have to. Whether you are 35 or 65, leading a startup or a multigenerational business, you can be an innovator. In fact, you must be if you’re going to keep succeeding. Being an innovator doesn’t just mean introducing a new idea; it also means tirelessly improving processes, finding solutions, and refining techniques.

And to truly lead with an innovative mindset, you must change the way you think—about success, about yourself, and about your team. It won’t be easy. But it can be done. Here are three tips to help.

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