People talk about the “best time” to innovate is when the company is just getting started and has fresh ideas or when they are excited about a new product/service launch or when a new leader comes to the table or some other energizing event. While I would agree these are great times to capitalize on… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Steve Jobs had it right – Simple IS better
Steve Jobs of Apple was unquestionably one of the greatest innovators of our time and changed more paradigms, people, and companies than perhaps anyone in history. No new news there but important to remember some key aspects of what got him to this great state. Sure, he was a brilliant man and saw things very… Continue Reading
Four key “ingredients” to being Innovative
Over the years I have seen a lot of great innovative people and leaders in a variety of organizations – many of them being customers, employees, and other CEOs. I learned some very basic and key points over the years when dealing with people and thought it would be helpful to share these with you.… Continue Reading
“Linchpins” – what type do you have?
I was visiting with Blaine Millet of WOM10 the other day and we were talking about key people in organizations. The topic turned to the type of employee “you can’t live without” and how that impacts an organization. So what does this have to do with innovation? Stay tuned… He asked me if, “Are there… Continue Reading