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The Best of Killer Innovations: Escaping a Creative Rut - Generating New Ideas
Diving into our Best of Killer Innovation series, we address a common hindrance to innovation: a drought of new ideas. To fix this problem, I’ve developed a simple list of ways to get the creative flow of thoughts circulating back into your organization. When generating ideas, the default answer
Leadership: Build the Culture You Deserve
Creating a strong company culture is essential for success. Without proactive effort, organizations risk creating an 'accidental culture' of distrust, poor communication, lack of accountability, and low morale. Leaders get the culture they deserve based on their actions.
Improving Your Match Quality: How to Differentiate Yourself and Thrive
Have you ever found yourself in a job you thought you wanted, only to realize it wasn't the right fit for you? Or maybe you've been in a job for years but still feel unsatisfied with your career? The concept of match quality might be the missing piece to your career puzzle.
The Best of Killer Innovations: The Ubiquitous Nature of Innovation
Continuing our Best of Killer Innovations series, we look at one manufacturer's innovative use of resources. This company's story is a testament to how innovation can unexpectedly occur anywhere, with any resource, and at any moment. Innovations' ubiquitous nature is evident in every corner of
There Is No Such Thing As A New Idea, And That's Ok.
It's time to think differently about what is a new original idea. Instead of creating something entirely from scratch, focus on finding fresh connections between existing ideas. By combining pre-existing elements in innovative ways, you can create something unique that has never been seen before!
Changing The Default: The Secret to Innovation Success
We all have defaults in technology, routine, beliefs, or anything else. But what if we could challenge the default and try something new? What would happen then? That is the secret to innovation success.
The Best of Killer Innovations: Essential KPIs
Resuming our Best of Killer Innovation Series, we hone in on six categories of essential KPIs that will help you successfully predict and keep track of crucial details that will allow you to run your organization smoothly. This episode addresses questions from listeners on innovation KPIs. After clocking 12,000
The First Mover Myth: Why Being an Improver is Actually Better
Do you ever wonder why some companies are wildly successful while others quickly fizzle? The answer lies in the power of being an improver—not a first mover. History has repeatedly proven that entering later with a superior offering is often better.
The Best of Killer Innovations: 7 Rules to Live By
Sometimes, life surprises us with moments of reflection. I remember vividly having a captivating conversation with a taxi driver. While stuck in traffic on my way to the airport after hosting a South by Southwest meet-up on neural diversity hiring, he curiously asked about the key to my success. His
The Punctuality Paradox: The Ethics of Time
Time is our most valuable resource, yet it is finite and fleeting. It cannot be saved, paused, or rewound. It is constantly moving forward, regardless of how we use it. Therefore, we must use our time wisely and purposefully to make the most of every moment.
