Zeitgeist Inflection
Most strategists will clock and respond to a change in interest rates or cheaper competitors. But what about a change in vibes when the customer’s desires shift? Strategy never sleeps. No matter how brilliant your plan is, small changes can undermine it. Changes come in lots of forms, some obvious, like a cheaper competitor or […]
In Vino Innovato
Inventing an unprecedented technology or strategy demands fearlessness. But if everyone is afraid to look silly, who creates the breakthroughs? Habit and Mimicry As human beings, we observe and follow behavioral codes. According to sociologist Gabriel Tarde, almost all our behavior is due to either habit or mimicry. Mimicry gives us license to do the […]
Favorite Things-Podcast Edition Summer 2021
Now, for a special summer delight: It’s been years since I did a favorite things post. But, as we slowly ebb into “normal” life, here are some of the podcasts I’ve been listening to. I listen while I… I admit it, I’m a bit of a podcast glutton.Here is a sampling of those I’ve been […]
Emotional Safety for Innovation Success
Having the emotional safety to fail is fundamental to fostering creativity and innovation.
Humble Pie for Leaders. Delicious!
Stop Being So Cocky. Leaders Need Humility! We are all familiar with image of the decisive, bossy and “cocky” leader. It’s an iconic idea that’s so ingrained, that admitting to being wrong or uncertain is a bit taboo. Even sports teams seem to rely on “star power” to make the baskets, hit goals and win […]
Making Working from Home REALLY WORK!
The notion of working from home seems so awesome. No need to dress up. Work with the cat on your lap. Never search for a parking spot. No commute and therefore no sitting in traffic. Plus, no annoying colleagues to stop by and interrupt you. Yet, for most people who transition from an office to […]
Put on Your Thinking Cap
Most people arrive at their desks and the only thing scheduled in their calendars are meetings; that is, places to put their bodies. If you are slightly more evolved in the management of your time and productivity, then along with meetings, you also have scheduled actions like writing, going places, research and making phone calls. But […]