Innovation in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities
While for centuries, Africa has been seen as the “dark continent,” it is quickly becoming a hotbed of innovation, and smart investors are taking notice. Many challenges remain, but it’s safe to say that the seed of innovation in Africa has been planted. “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ag
Finding and Benefiting From A Coach and Mentor S12 Ep12
Download Finding_and_Benefiting_From_A_Coach_and_Mentor_S12_Ep12.mp3 How do you find and take advantage of an innovation, business and/or career coach/mentor? I was the beneficiary of a great mentor who had a major impact on my career success. As a result, I believe
Developing Leadership Skills for Innovation: The Questions Strong Leaders Ask
Becoming an effective innovation leader is about more than just understanding the principles of leadership. If you’re trying to improve your innovation leadership skills, there are several questions you can ask yourself to see where you stand and how you are impacting your organization. Question #1:
Innovating Healthcare in America S12 Ep11
Download Innovating_Healthcare_in_America_S12_Ep11.mp3 In this weeks show, we dive into an an area that is ripe for innovation - healthcare. With are currently seeing one of the most partisan, divided political cycles. Is there really an opportunity to be disruptive by innovating healthcare in Amercia?
Leadership Failures and the Innovation Lessons Learned
Individuals in a position of leadership have a heavy weight of responsibility on their shoulders, particularly when it comes to the innovation process. Breaking the laws of innovation can cause the entire process to crumble. Learning from the leadership failures of others can offer some insight into
8 Ways To Deal With Innovation Antibodies Who are Blocking You S12 Ep10
Download 8_Ways_To_Deal_With_Innovation_Antibodies_Who_are_Blocking_You_S12_Ep10.mp3 Everywhere you turn, there seems to be someone who is blocking you from making progress on your idea. These innovation antibodies seems to have one more reason as to why your idea won't
Leaders in Innovation: How They’re Creating Cultures of Creativity
June 2, 1868: the Union Army and the Confederates were locked in a brutal struggle for supremacy. One of the most innovative leaders in American military history, Robert E. Lee, was bringing his forces into the North to try to end the war. His right flank advanced further into enemy territory. All t
The Near Future Film – Bring It On
A family's ordinary day with extraordinary technology—autonomous cars, holographic lessons, VR across distance. No one explains it. They just live with it.
What Are Your Most Pressing Questions on Innovation? S12 Ep9
Download What_Are_Your_Most_Pressing_Questions_on_Innovation_S12_Ep9.mp3 This weeks show is what we call an "Ask Phil" episode where we take your questions on innovation via Facebook or via email, and answer them live during the show. The questions answered during the show
The Importance of Leadership in Fostering Organizational Innovation
Any expert on the driving forces behind organizational innovation will tell you that leadership is one of the most important. In fact, I’ve discovered it to be one of the 7 Immutable Laws of Innovation, and a necessity for any institution looking to prioritize leadership. Over the next few weeks, I
