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Innovation in the Federal Government - with Sabra Horne
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- Jul 13, 2025
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Summary
In this episode, we sit down with Sabra Horne, a passionate advocate for innovation and intrapreneurship within the federal government. Drawing from her extensive experience working across both government and industry, Sabra unpacks the complex barriers that hold back innovation inside federal agencies, especially when it comes to empowering the people who make change happen. Sabra reminds us that true transformation isn’t just about new tech. It’s about people. She shares candid insights on why the human side of innovation is so often overlooked, and what shifts must occur in leadership, culture, and workforce development to make real, sustainable change possible. For federal employees who dream of driving change from within, Sabra offers practical advice on how to be an effective intrapreneur in bureaucratic environments that can sometimes feel resistant to fresh ideas. We also explore success stories where government agencies have gotten innovation right, highlighting what happens when leadership and workforce are fully aligned behind a mission. Finally, Sabra shares her vision for reimagining how government hires and grows talent to support innovation, and what steps agencies can take starting tomorrow to build a more agile, empowered, and forward-thinking workforce. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .