Innovation Insights
by Stephen Shapiro
This morning I was having a conversation with an aspiring speaker. He asked my thoughts on the best ways to further his career. My response was, “Join a mastermind group.” What is a mastermind group?
Back in the 1980’s, executives used to joke that you would never get fired for buying “Big Blue” (IBM) computers. It’s not that IBM was the best, but you knew they would not screw up.
“I worry a lot of people fall into the trap of believing that they need to make big life decisions before they can start doing anything….Your life doesn’t need to go through a predictable story
In a previous blog entry, I describe how games can turn work into play. The key is to choose a game that resonates with you. Here’s a bit from the Simpsons that shows that not
Goal-Free Living was featured as today’s “Cool Book of the Day.” What I like about this website is that it is not your standard book review. Instead, Dan Janal, the site’s creator, posts a bit
I’ve noticed something interesting lately. A lot of adults are playing games. No, I don’t mean Parcheesi or tennis. I mean games specifically designed to enhance one’s experience of another activity. And I am convinced
There are 4 books I want to draw your attention to: 1. This weekend I discovered that Goal-Free Living is featured in O’s Guide to Life: The Best of O, the Oprah Magazine. In fact,
Imagine the following situation. You go to your doctor for a physical examination. You test positive for a spreadable, yet treatable virus-based disease. You discover that the testing is somewhat accurate. If you have
Here’s a useful innovation tip. Designworks, a division of BMW, designs cars and other products such as cell phones, computers, and tractors. Their design process is particularly interesting. Instead of starting with functions and features,
I am speaking in Copenhagen this weekend. On October 5 from 1PM to 4PM I am speaking at an event being organized by Alexander Kjerulf. If you speak Danish, you can learn more and register
Much literature has been written on branding. But what is a brand? Can you define it in just 6 words? No, it is not Nike’s “swoop.” It is not McDonald’s “I’m Lovin’ It” jingle. It
Imagine the following situation. You are single and live in New Jersey just outside of New York City (NYC). Your employer wants you to work in London for a few years. You are excited about
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