I try to spend a couple of weeks in San Francisco each year. It is like a “study abroad” program to learn the latest in innovation just being there. I have many friends who are out there now leading startup … Continue reading
Category Archives: Personal Development
It’s a valuable thing to work with who you want, on what you want, how you want, where you want, when you want, and to own what you work on. It’s meaningful to have a quick but thoughtful answer to … Continue reading
Take a look at all of the things you are involved in, doing in your work, or at your organization. Which do you need to hit the Escape button on? About what do you tell yourself, “Times have changed…this doesn’t … Continue reading
Lately I have been most passionate about helping people to innovate their own lives, solve their own problems, respond to change, and transform themselves at a higher level. This begins with identifying a challenge. A common challenge I see many … Continue reading
When I listen to music I love the repeat button. I especially love the “repeat 1” button. I love to hear the same song over and over again. It drives most people crazy. After a while, admittedly about 5 times, … Continue reading
This sixth grader, Thomas Suarez, gave a TED Talk. For me that alone stands out. How many 6th graders do you see doing TED Talks? He develops IPhone apps. His most popular one is called “Bustin Jieber.” He created it … Continue reading
Here is a new workshop zeroing in on what is important to managers, leaders, and change agents: Saving time, being clear & memorable, gaining buy-in, and reducing chance of failure by communicating for innovation. How to Communicate to Innovate: Networking … Continue reading
The past month I’ve been catching up on reading while traveling. Flights make for a great time to catch up on reading and long drives allow the chance to listen to audio books. I try … Continue reading
This is inspiring and engaging. I’m impressed with what technology can do to make a classic speech sound new, different, and current. The autotune videos from The Gregory Brothers accumulate millions of views (The Bedroom Intruder song has over 66 … Continue reading
Neil Pasricha started the 1000 Awesome Things blog. It is a great visual blog that helps us to have the right perspective–a perspective that lets us see that there are many awesome things in our world–and we can focus on … Continue reading