5 Things Your Suitcase Needs on Your Next Trip
Each is less than $50 but will make any trip much more comfortable… I travel a lot and comfort on the road is important to me. And with the Holiday Season upon us, many of you may be taking to the friendly skies or sleeping on someone else’s bed. In a previous article I shared […]
10 Easy Steps for Writing and Publishing a Book in 2 Weeks
Writing and publishing a book can be easy when you know how… What if you could conceive a book, write the book, and have physical copies in your hand in just two weeks? And what if it cost you nothing (other than the cost of the books)? I did this for my first self-published book […]
5 Reasons Your Brainstorming Sessions are a Waste of Time
The traditional approach to brainstorming is wildly ineffective. Fortunately there is a better way… Brainstorming sessions are often the lifeblood of many corporate innovation efforts. But do they work? Not the way they are typically conducted. Here are five reasons they are typically ineffective, along with some possible solutions: 1. Poorly defined challenge Most brainstorming sessions […]
Don’t Pivot; Divot: Sometimes the Best Strategy is to Go Deep
Instead of always shifting direction, sometimes the best strategy is to go deeper…. Given I have dedicated my business life to innovation, people (rightly) assume I will be innovating my business. The question I am often asked is, “What are you doing to pivot your business?” This question implies that I am changing direction. But […]
Technology Is a Great Enabler to Innovation, Except When It Isn’t
Technology is important to all businesses, but the human element can not be ignored… We all want the latest and greatest technology for our businesses. But there is one important factor that needs to be addressed, as is evidenced by a recent experience of mine. After a long trip, I arrived at a hotel ready […]
Scientists Warn to Beware of Finding Problems When They Don’t Exist
As the prevalence of a problem decreases, we may find problems that don’t exist… Does it sometimes feel that no matter how hard you work on solving your business problems, you never seem to make enough progress? Does it seem like you are on a treadmill going nowhere? If so, you are not alone. In […]
My 6th Book: Invisible Solutions
I am pleased to announce that my next book, INVISIBLE SOLUTIONS, is NOW available on Amazon.com and wherever you buy books. What’s this book about? Solve Any Problem Faster, with Less Risk and Lower Cost Unprecedented access to infinite solutions has led us to realize that having all of the answers is not the answer. From innovation teams to […]
The Brain Rewards You, Even When You Are Wrong. This Is Bad for Innovation (and Life)
The brain loves to be correct, so even when you are wrong, you get a “rush” that can increase innovation failure rates…. In a previous article, I wrote about why “wow this is a great idea” can lead to higher failure rates of your innovation efforts. This results in wasted time, money, and effort that […]
Don’t Build Your Network; Nurture It
Your best source of revenue typically does not involve chasing new customers… Over the years I have tried many methods for growing my business. I’ve hired internet marketing firms to implement outbound marketing programs or improve my Search Engine Optimization (SEO). I’ve worked with public relations (PR) firms who secured me key spots in national […]
To Learn About Innovation, Study the Linguistics
We can learn a lot about innovation by studying linguistics… The other day I found some old VHS tapes (for those a bit younger than I am, this was the predecessor to the DVD). On one was a speech I gave to a couple thousand executives about 20 years ago. I talked about a topic […]