Avoid Target Fixation
Today’s Monday Morning Movie… The military knows the dangers of something called “target fixation.” This is where you overly focus on the enemy, and as a result you subconsciously end up crashing right into them. The same thing occurs in business. When we focus on the enemy (the competition) we subconsciously end up replicating what they […]
Stop Being a Know-it-All
Today’s Monday Morning Movie… As an expert, or someone who is highly experienced in a particular field, it can be difficult to get advice from others. We have the bad habit of positioning ourselves as the individual who has seen it and done it all. But this can limit our ability to receive valuable input. […]
The Power of Positive Constraints
Today’s Monday Morning Movie… We often think of constraints as being something bad. But actually they can be quite beneficial. They can help us get more done work more efficiently. And surprisingly, they can help us be more creative. You can read the transcription here….
Monday Morning Movie: The Hot Tub Principle
Yesterday on my blog, I announced 3 new regular features, including the Monday Morning Movie. Today, my video comes to you from a hot tub in Orlando. I discuss how you get new insights by reducing how hard you think. This video was shot with my 2nd generation iPoad nano. Some videos will be shot […]
Podcast: Interview with Author of "The Antidote"
Today I am thrilled to share with you a 45 minute conversation between me and Oliver Burkeman, the author of The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking. I met Oliver several years ago. We got connected through a book review he did back in 2007 for the Guardian newspaper in England. He […]
Two Recent Interviews
If you want to hear my voice talk about innovation, here are two recent interviews for podcasts: I had a blast with Karen Keller when we addressed how women (and men) can be more innovative. This was a no holds barred conversation where I said what was really on my mind: Power Influencer Series (interview not […]
Best Practices Are Stupid on ABC News…and more
My new book, Best Practices Are Stupid, has been all over the news lately. Here’s just a small sample… Interview on ABC News (click video above) Review on Fortune.com – “Why your company (probably) can’t innovate” Best Practices Are Stupid on the USA Today reading list Best Practices Are Stupid on the CIO Magazine reading list Interview […]
Best Practices Are Stupid on BNET's The Live One
Today I was interviewed on BNET’s The Live One. Check out this 20 minute video for some perspectives from my new book, “Best Practices Are Stupid.” This book will be available on September 29, 2011.
15 Minute Speech in Spain
Last week I spoke at the launch of the Navarra Factori, an innovation center near Pamplona, Spain. This government backed initiative is designed to help stimulate creativity and innovation in the region. I was the keynote for the opening. They asked me to speak about how creative ideas don’t necessarily come from within the four walls […]
Innovation & Poker Interview with Chris Taylor
I recently had the great pleasure of welcoming Chris Taylor into my condo. He came with his video camera, an in depth understanding of my work, and an amazing interview style. The result? One of my favorite video interviews…ever. Be sure to check it out and learn more about Chris at Actionable Books.