Decoding Silicon Valley Best Practices S12 Ep26
Download Decoding_Silicon_Valley_Best_Practices_S12_Ep26.mp3 There is a mystique about Silicon Valley. Some think its this magical place where the breakthrough innovation is done. Others talk about it in hushed terms reserved for spiritual experiences. In reality, Silicon is much more complex and harder to grasp
Impatient Innovators: 5 Hurried Innovations That Failed
Being told to “have patience” can be a major buzzkill in pursuing potentially innovative ideas. Nobody wants to hear that they’ll need to wait to see their innovations take hold and achieve success. Businesses have a schedule and a budget. They have investors and stakeholders. The pressure to apply
9 Skills You Need To Become A World-Class CTO S12 Ep25
Download 9_Skills_You_Need_To_Become_A_World-Class_CTO_S12_Ep25.mp3 Many have the dream of making it into the CxO (CEO, CFO, CIO, CTO, etc) suite. What skills and abilities does it take to be in position to become a world-class CTO? During the time
Patience in Innovation: Success Stories From the Front Lines
In a world of on-demand everything and overnight shipping, we’ve all but forgotten what it means to be patient. We’re so used to having the world at our fingertips that it’s hard to imagine, or even tolerate, waiting very long for anything. And unfortunately, we don’t check this attitude at the door
How To Use SCAMPER To Greatly Improve Your Product S12 Ep24
Download How_To_Use_SCAMPER_To_Greatly_Improve_Your_Product_S12_Ep24.mp3 There are many tools you can use to generate ideas such as brainstorming. Every innovator runs into walls where they know there are better ideas out there but can't seem to get a grasp on
Understanding the Law of Patience in the Innovation Cycle
As humans, we naturally lack patience. This is even more true with innovation. We picture brilliant innovations in our mind and we launch into those projects brimming with excitement and enthusiasm. But as the project wears on, the sparkle of a new idea fades, and the pressures of deadlines, budgets
15 Ways To Feed Your Creative Mind S12 Ep23
Download 15_Ways_To_Feed_Your_Creative_Mind_S12_Ep23.mp3 Just as we make sure we don't skip many meals, we need to prioritize the feeding of our creative mind. Our creative mind is a critical resource that enables our ability to think creatively. Without it, we
How to Implement the Law of Resources in Your Organization
You know it’s important to set resources aside for innovation, but you may be wondering how exactly to make that happen for your company. How do you ensure that your organization’s resources are going where they’ll truly enhance the creative process? While every company is different, these simple st
Can You Achieve Both Professional Success and Personal Success At The Same Time? S12 Ep22
Download Can_You_Achieve_Both_Professional_Success_and_Personal_Success_At_The_Same_Time_S12_Ep22.mp3 What do you do with a highly successful 35 year career? You pay-it-forward. You take the ups and downs you experienced and share it with others and help them achieve not
The Big Mistake: Failing to Support With Proper innovation Resources
If you want to build a company that is a leader in innovation, creativity, and change within your industry, you need to have the proper innovation resources to power it. Money, people, equipment, and time are all critical parts of the innovation cycle. Without them, you will never learn what your bu
