Soren Kaplan Blog - Business Innovation Strategy Articles

Stop Drinking the Bath Water The last couple of weeks have been far from restful for me. Two weeks ago…

A Lesson in the Status Quo, Risk-Taking, and the Gray Areas of Life and Business The other day, I received…

Last week I had the good fortune of having my book Leapfrogging published as a “Manifesto” by 800-CEO-READ. Here’s a…

The New Year brings about resolutions to redefine the status quo. It’s usually an individual endeavor focused on fitness, relationships,…

What Types of Questions Push Thinking and Inspire Innovation? Pushing thinking to find breakthroughs and innovate is as much about…

Why do we avoid uncertainty and surprise? Most leaders avoid uncertainty. Most organizations hate surprises. It makes sense. Predictability and…

What are the leadership competencies for disruptive innovation? Disruptive innovation is no longer the exception, it’s the rule. Just look…

Does power hinder or help our ability to innovate? When it comes to innovation, we all know that open-mindedness, deferring…

Magnum uses the Power of Surprise for Breakthroughs So you think ice cream is for kids? Try telling that to…

How does FEAR impact innovation? At many companies, there’s a lot of room for lip service, but little for real…