Left-Brained Innovation
Contrary to popular belief, innovation is not a right-brained creative endeavor. It is a left-brained analytic process. In this 2 minute 36 second video, I provide background on why I believe this to be true. This is discussed further in my upcoming book, Invisible Solutions: 25 Lenses that Reframe and Help Solve Difficult Business Problems. […]
How to Grow Your Company Without Spending Any Money
Sometimes the best strategy is to give someone a slice of your business…. Do you ever feel as though you never have enough time, money, or resources to make your business as successful as you know it could be? As a small-business owner myself, I struggle with this dilemma frequently. Although I could take out […]
Service Businesses Offer 3 Types of Products. The Most Powerful Ones Are Tools–Here’s Why
Sometimes the best way to grow your business is to stop telling customers what to do… No matter what business you’re in, you want leverage. Leverage simply means getting the greatest returns with the least amount of energy. I’ve spent my entire career running service businesses, as either a business consultant or keynote speaker. There […]
The Baggage Claim Story
One of my favorite speech stories is also featured in my next book, Invisible Solutions… If you’ve flown recently, you’ve probably experienced the frustration of dealing with luggage. There’s not enough overhead space for carry-on luggage – and now you pay a premium to have the right bring your bags on. Even worse, if you check […]
Invisible Solutions Available for Pre-Order
I’m very excited to announce that in less than 2 months, my 6th book, Invisible Solutions, will be published. But you don’t need to wait until March 3rd to order you copy. Pre-order now on Amazon. You can learn more about the book and receive a free bonus item now by visiting the Invisible Solutions book page. […]
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 […]