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"The Practice: Shipping Creative Work," by Seth Godin: A Book Review
"The Practice: Shipping Creative Work" by Seth Godin is a powerful guide that demystifies the concept of creativity, presenting it as a discipline that can be cultivated through consistency and bravery.
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome to Create the Next Game-Changing Innovation
I was recently asked to give a talk at TEDx Boulder. The talk was based on a speech I gave in D.C. a few months past. Humans have a superpower. That superpower is the ability to convince ourselves that something is true when it is not. Seventy-five percent of
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 I was
Yes - You Were Born To Innovate Something Great.
Download You_Were_Born_To_Innovate_S11_Ep16.mp3 It’s really astounding how many people I meet who tell me, “I’m not creative” or “I wasn’t born an innovator.” How many times have you told yourself this story? No matter how convinced you may be that you
Here Are The 3 Skills Needed For The Emerging Innovation Economy
Download Education_Innovation_3_Critical_Skills_S11_Ep2.mp3 A few years back, I was invited to participate in a meeting with leaders from the US Department of Education. Others in attendance at the meeting included university presidents, representatives from the teacher unions, and a handful of others. There were
Do you need innovation leadership skills for a successful career?
Download KI_2011_06_Innovation_Leadership_Skills.mp3 It takes innovation leadership skills to win in the highly competitive world these days. While most will try to rest on the traditional management attributes to succeed in their careers as executives, those with innovation leadership skills will achieve career success. So
US vs China Parents – What skills do children need to be innovative?
During a recent meeting I attended with educators and government officials, I shared my frustration with the “output” of the current educational system. In my opinion, we optimized the system to produce graduates with deep technical skills and the ability to take tests. One competency that I see mis
