A business theme is like a rallying cry. It helps to align your team and keep them focused on the most important things. I’ve used themes to help teams remember and execute on plans for ...
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In studying the ideation methods at Adobe and Silicon Valley companies I’ve found seven simple steps that any company can use to innovate. Ideas are my passion and, according to Gallup’s Strengthsfinder test, my #1 ...
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Kickbox is a cool new innovation program that Adobe developed for its own use and then open-sourced so everyone can use it. It’s combines a process for individuals, with a system for deploying that process across an organization at scale. It’s ...
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Innovation and leadership can be a rough road. The path is bumpy and there are many challenges along the way. If you aren’t clear about your motivation, your why, you simply won’t survey the journey ...
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A great team needs a powerful planning session, a good huddle, and a big kickoff, to deliver a great game. Your team needs the same things to create breakthrough results. I get paid to plan ...
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In ancient Rome, there was a poem about a dog who found two bones. He picked at one, he licked the other. He went in circles, and he dropped dead.  -Devo, 1980 I’ve been stuck on some ...
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First posted on LinkedIn Here are four simple things that work to develop leadership in anyone. I've successfully used these four things with thousands of people, over many years, and you can use them with your ...
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Have you ever celebrated a win just a little too soon? Have you ever counted a sale before you got the signature? Spent the money before you cashed the check? Hired people before the contract was ...
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I’ve seen some of the most worthwhile companies and projects languish with no media attention while others have exploded with global coverage and buzz. What’s different? Is it luck? An insider conspiracy? Nope. The people ...
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Our theme this year is Simple, Fun, and Profitable, and it's really starting to impact everything we do and our whole work environment. It's become a focus point and mantra for all our actions in the ...
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In 2002, I stepped in as CEO for the jewelry company my wife had founded 11 years earlier. I was totally inspired by the opportunity and what I thought I could do.  But two years ...
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Luck is the point where preparation meets opportunity. This inspirational quote is first found in the 1912 Youth's Companion magazine, and likely inspired by Demetrius & Seneca. Quoted widely starting in the 1920's, then shortened and attributed ...
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