Before There Were TED Talks, There Were Chautauquas
Before there were TED talks, there were Chautauquas. In the late-nineteenth century, Americans looking for cultural stimulation and intellectual inspiration […]
The Unlikely Source of Your Next Big Breakthrough
The middleman just might be the vanguard of your next innovation strategy. It’s time to reimagine the role of supply
The Wisdom of the Rule of Three
For years I trained consultants in the ambiguous and complex art of innovation at a prestigious consulting firm. I was
What Will You Give Up to Make Room For Innovation?
At the heart of every great innovation is a great compromise: in order to start something new, we have to
How to Win the Innovation Race
Innovation is less like a sprint or a marathon than a relay race: a team event where the hand-offs between
Picture This: Using Visual Aids to Inspire Creativity
Picture it: this is a phrase that so many creative thinkers use when they’re introducing their new project. The best
The 4 Most Creative Kinds of Leaders
In today’s snappy corporate speak, forms of creative leadership are like statement blazers or ultra low-rise jeans: they’re either in
3 Unexpected Ways to Get More Innovative
What if the groundwork of your innovation has already been laid for you? What if there were enormous databases of
From Brand to Brand New: How to Re-Create Your Brand
Back in the day Dodge meant sporty and Chrysler meant sophisticated. Within a decade they both meant little as gas
How to Free Up Your Ability to Think Creatively
The biggest obstacle you face on the path to creativity is yourself. It’s the internal barrier that limits the way