The Culture of Innovation Canvas – Design Your Innovative Organization
All companies, whether they’re successful with innovation or not, have one thing in common: they have their own “personalities.” These…
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5 Ways to Innovate How We Innovate
Sustained competitive advantage comes from innovating how we innovate. That’s the essence of real innovation. In the past, new products…
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Debunking the Bestseller – Part 2
Stop Drinking the Bath Water The last couple of weeks have been far from restful for me. Two weeks ago…
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Debunking the Bestseller
A Lesson in the Status Quo, Risk-Taking, and the Gray Areas of Life and Business The other day, I received…
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Use Uncertainty & Surprise to Break-Through
Last week I had the good fortune of having my book Leapfrogging published as a “Manifesto” by 800-CEO-READ. Here’s a…
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4 Leapfrogging Strategies for 2013
The New Year brings about resolutions to redefine the status quo. It’s usually an individual endeavor focused on fitness, relationships,…
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What Types of Questions Push Thinking and Inspire Innovation? Pushing thinking to find breakthroughs and innovate is as much about…
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The Power of Surprise
Why do we avoid uncertainty and surprise? Most leaders avoid uncertainty. Most organizations hate surprises. It makes sense. Predictability and…
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5 Leadership Skills for Disruptive Innovation
What are the leadership competencies for disruptive innovation? Disruptive innovation is no longer the exception, it’s the rule. Just look…
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Why Too Much Power Stifles Innovation
Does power hinder or help our ability to innovate? When it comes to innovation, we all know that open-mindedness, deferring…
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