An Epic Tech Fail While Facilitating Virtually
When I work with clients to teach them how to deliver engaging virtual trainings I send them a survey to learn more about their experience and what they […]
Stop Caging Your Ideas
A few years ago I was at a networking event and met an entrepreneur who was working in the food industry. As is typical, I asked him what […]
Dismantling Racism Within
Today, I want to talk about race.
Last week, like any other week, I was on many Zoom and phone calls with clients, colleagues, and […]
How to Maximize Productivity and Creativity While Working from Home
I’ve been working from home since 2009. Over the years I’ve heard many people say they would love to work from home and just as many say they […]
How to Set Up Your Home Office Space to Maximize Productivity and Creativity
I’ve been working from home for over 10 years. I love it, but it took a while to figure out how to do it well. Millions of people […]
Building my Creative Office Space
2017 was a rough year for my business. I had just moved across the country which meant the loss of some local clients. My wife started working from […]
How Sears Went From Innovative Powerhouse to a Bankrupt Embarrassment
At the turn of the 20th Century the United States was in the midst of the industrial revolution and cities had become bustling hubs of commerce. However, millions […]
Innovation Saves Lives
Recently, I had the privilege to teach Deliberate Creativity for a group of leaders at the Mayo Clinic, recognized as the best hospital in the world.
Since I was […]
Why Innovation Matters in Health Care
I recently led a full day innovation program for leaders at the Mayo Clinic. I had a significant moment on the flight from Atlanta, GA to Rochester, MN […]
What is Your Team’s Brainstorm Span?
Recently, I was talking with a future client who works for a global company based out of Switzerland. I asked her about the problems that prevents creativity in her […]
The Mess of Collaborative Creativity
Creativity is messy. It’s hard to understand this when you look at polished, finished results. You see a brilliant new product, an engaging performance, or an eye-catching book […]
How to Solve Problems by Taking Naps and Hitting Snooze
Over the last few years I have honed my skills in a particular creativity technique – to use my subconscious to generate ideas and solve problems.
How? By taking naps […]