Leadership
How to Recognize Failure Patterns: How HP Quit and Apple Won
A partner named exactly how HP would lose, four years early. HP quit. Apple didn't. Here are the four failure patterns behind both calls.
HP Needs to Stop Before It Can Grow
A response to Mark Vena's "HP Needs More Than a New CEO," and my second letter to HP's board.
Retirement 3.0
My third retirement is different. On Jan 1, 2027 I retire as CableLabs CEO and hand the reins to Mark Bridges. Why now, and what's next?
The AI Hardware Bet
Model quality is a commodity. Apple, OpenAI, and HP are betting the next AI war will be won on devices, not models.
How I Bankrupted Two Companies
It wasn't bad decisions. It was no decisions. I had technology that could beat Intel and HP. My team waited for direction. I gave them meetings.
I Convinced HP's Board to Buy Palm for $1.2B. Then I Watched Them Kill It in 49 Days.
Why smart executives consistently destroy breakthrough technology. The HP Palm WebOS autopsy reveals predictable thinking patterns behind billion-dollar failures.
Leading Through Uncertainty: Innovation Leadership in Time of Crisis
In today's fast-paced world, change is the only constant. The volatility of the stock market, sudden changes in the workforce due to automation, or shifts in consumer behavior due to evolving technologies have thrown individuals and organizations into an era of uncertainty. It feels like we'
The Best of Killer Innovations: The Art of Innovation Leadership
On this week’s Best of Killer Innovation Series, we analyze qualities that promote strong innovation leadership and will help any organization become a trailblazer in the game. What are the unique skill sets needed for innovation leadership? We all have a list of what good leadership skills are but
Continue Innovating During An Economic Downturn?
The current economic downturn may have you feeling like you need to hunker down and wait it out. Especially in innovating during an economic downturn. This is understandable—no one wants to risk their hard-earned money in uncertain times. But this is actually the optimal time to take innovation lead
Innovation Arms Race: The Invisible Risk
The innovation arms race is the race to be the most innovative company in the world. It’s a competition where the prize is market share, customers, and profits. And the cost of entry is high. This is a competition where there is no finish line. To compete, companies must invest heavily in R&D. But n
