May 2013
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May 18th
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May 16th
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May 15th
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May 10th
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“The real difficulty in changing the course of any enterprise lies not in...”
– John Maynard Keynes
May 10th
April 2013
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“The more you contain your ego, the more realistic you are about your problems. ...”
– From: Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done (Bossidy & Charan, 2002)
Apr 25th
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Apr 17th
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“Mistakes are the portals of discovery.”
– James Joyce
Apr 17th
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Apr 17th
Apr 17th
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Apr 12th
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Apr 12th
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“This world is but a canvas to our imagination.”
– Henry David Thoreau
Apr 12th
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Apr 12th
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Apr 12th
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Apr 12th
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Apr 12th
“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.”
– Bob Marley
Apr 11th
“People must get into some trouble before they do much thinking. As someone put...”
– - John Dewey Good advice for companies facing stagnation or competitive threats.  Of course, you don’t always need an external problem to force you to innovate.  Why not devote more time to thinking about new things and giving some a try?
Apr 8th
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March 2013
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Mar 27th
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Mar 25th
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“The Devil’s Advocate encourages idea-wreckers to assume the most negative...”
– IDEO’s Tom Kelley on those who abuse the role of Devil’s Advocate.
Mar 25th
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Mar 25th
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Mar 25th
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It’s been a while since I’ve been to Austria.  This video makes me want to book a trip right now.
Mar 24th
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An ode to motivation.  A call-to-arms to transform the mental concepts in your head into reality. Starting is the only way I can Finish
Mar 24th
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Mar 21st
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“Belief is a powerful force — especially when you believe in yourself.”
– Tony Vengrove
Mar 21st
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Brilliant ad.  The iPad vs. Paper. By Le Trefle.
Mar 20th
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“Creativity can solve almost any problem. The creative act, the defeat of habit...”
– George Lois
Mar 19th
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Mar 19th
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Creative Pro Tip: “Take Things Away Until You Cry” →
This is the best thing I read all week.  Great advice to apply to design, creativity and innovation. Designer Frank Chimero’s advice via 99u: If you can’t draw as well as someone, or use the software as well, or if you do not have as much money to buy supplies, or if you do not have access to the tools they have, beat them by being more thoughtful. Take things away until you cry. ...
Mar 15th
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Mar 14th
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Having a bad day?  It’s hard not to feel more optimistic after watching this short video. It’s a challenge to be creative when you’re trapped in negative thinking or lack belief in yourself.  I find that when I’m present and can be mindful of my current surroundings I’m much more likely to feel inspired, see new connections and create new ideas. Source:  The Secret
Mar 2nd
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Mar 2nd
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February 2013
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Why Big Companies Can't Innovate: Insight from a... →
I’ve noticed a lot of conversation lately centered on why big companies struggle to innovate.  Scott Anthony, Beth Comstock, Ron Ashkenas and others have written on the topic each with different takes.  I must confess, I don’t completely agree with all the diagnoses nor do I think they’ve addressed all of the critical reasons. My latest blog post for Miles Finch Innovation (title link) provides...
Feb 27th
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Feb 27th
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“Humility will make you approachable. It opens the door to building...”
– Jack Zenger & Joe Folkman, The Handbook for Leaders
Feb 16th
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“Let people know that you will not let their ideas drop. Leaders need to capture...”
– Jack Zenger & Joe Folkman, The Handbook for Leaders
Feb 15th
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Pavegen harnesses electricity from footsteps. Learn more about this cool technology and initiative on their Kickstarter page. Create electricity, just by walking to class.  Pavegen is kickstarting the future of renewable energy education with power from your footsteps.  We’ve developed and proven the technology, and now we need your help to bring it to life in schools around the world. ...
Feb 13th
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“To say yes you have to sweat and roll up your sleeves, and plunge both hands...”
– Jean Anouilh
Feb 12th
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Feb 2nd
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January 2013
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Jan 31st
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Jan 31st
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“Process can’t turn a crappy idea into a golden one. Only a brain can do...”
– Tony Vengrove
Jan 31st
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Jan 29th
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Jan 29th
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Jan 27th
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Jan 27th
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“My freedom will be so much the greater and more meaningful the more narrowly I...”
– ~ Igor Stravinsky Thanks to my friend, Jeff Shuck for sharing this great quote.  I have experienced first-hand the power of constraints.  Sometimes being confined to the “box” is more creatively inspiring than playing “outside of the box.”
Jan 23rd