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How small is your world? Why thinking BIG could save you in the 21st century economy!
We are in the era of big thinking, yet a lot of people have a small outlook. Consider what leading edge innovation organizations are doing today; they're prepared to: make big…
Trending: 10 Major Trends to Start Thinking About Now!
What are the major trends that will shape our world in the future? Here's what you need to be thinking about now! How SMALL is your world? Are you thinking BIG enough in terms of…
The Masters in Business Imagination Degree!
With a lot of university graduations and commencements, it might be a good moment and pause to think about a degree that colleges and universities should be offering their…
Business velocity and "things from the olden days"
Way back from about 1999 to 2005, I would often talk on stage about "things from the olden days." It was a story that reflected how my young sons, from the ages of 3 & 5, saw…
"Whoah, dude, what happened?"
Are you surrounded by people who simply don't "get it?" Who are oblivious, blind, completely unaware of just how much business model change is occurring out there? Here's the…
Coping with Ketchup: Innovating in a Fast World!
Today, I'm speaking at a leadership meeting for HJ Heinz in Pittsburgh. I wrote this article in 2003, and thought it appropriate to make it available once again! Coping with…
What's your tin can?
Have you been to your local grocery store as of late? Have you seen the StarKist Tuna plastic re-sealable pouch? That little package – a new product innovation if there ever was…
10 surefire ways to destroy innovative thinking
With all the upcoming leadership events and keynotes that I have on my schedule, I'm on a pretty constant stream of planning conference calls. As I dig into the culture and…
Cardboard people, plasma people: Generational change and innovation!
How do you master innovation? Through the powerful story in this video clip, I point out the challenges that organizations face with the different generations in the workplace --…
Location intelligence, financial industries and business model change!
I had quite a few financial oriented keynotes through the last year, for banks, mortgage groups, credit unions and others. If there was a key theme as to the insight my clients…
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