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The Courage to Create Nothing
Standing still in a rushing world isn't weakness—it's strategic wisdom. True visionaries master the art of saying no when innovation becomes an end rather than a means.
Think Like Bill Gates: The 6-Step System That Built Microsoft and is Changing the World
What made Microsoft possible? Binary code, four kilobytes of memory, and 10,000 hours of deliberate practice. But what truly set Bill Gates apart was a distinct system for solving problems—a mental algorithm that turned complexity into clarity and chaos into systems. The real genius of Bill Gates isn&
Using Strategy to Create Innovation Advantage
This week’s guest has been around in the innovation industry for quite some time. We know a lot of the same people as we were at two companies that worked closely together. Brad Chase is an author and a former Senior VP at Microsoft. We will discuss innovation advantage
Forget the obvious solution
One of the first products I created as a software developer was a touch-typing program called Typing Instructor. This was back in 1985, and at that time there was no such thing as a standard PC. Instead you owned a specific brand and had access to the programs that had been written specifically for
Practical AI at CES 2019 S14 Ep48
As the hype settles, practical AI emerges. The use of AI in various forms is gaining traction. Who can benefit from AI and how? Steve Guggenheimer, Microsoft VP of AI and ISV, joins us in the Mobile Studio at CES 2019. He shares his thoughts on CES and how AI
Three Perspectives on the Innovation Standouts from CES 2018 S13 Ep48
Download Three_Perspectives_on_the_Innovation_Standouts_from_CES_2018_S13_Ep48.mp3 Among the emerging technologies, gadgets and hype, what innovation standouts were at CES 2018? What trends have staying power? With almost every startup claiming AI, I’m having flashbacks to the dot com era when every business
5 Innovation Cultures and Lessons Learned from Them
In order to keep up with the rapidly changing landscape of the modern business world, great businesses must develop innovation cultures. Innovation culture is essential to the success of any company. It helps to create a company-wide attitude that encourages your team to take ownership of their idea
Walking Around With Forbes at CES
During the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), I’m busy with meetings and press interviews the first few days of the show so I reserve Saturday to get out and see what others are showing. This year, Brian Caulfield asked if he and a video crew from Forbes could join me for the first hour of my […]