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 […]
Episode 103: How to Design Your Creative Space with Donald Rattner
Space matters. In this episode, Architect Donald Rattner shares the research on how to design your space to enhance your creativity. Donald shares several simple changes you […]
Episode 102: Emergent Innovation with Johnathan Cromwell
Deliberate creativity encourages gaining clarity about the problem at the beginning of the innovation process. However, that’s not how we always work. It’s common to create something […]
Episode 101: Polymathy with Dr. Angela Cotellessa
Polymaths are essentially a modern-day Renaissance person. They have expertise in a range of fields and their diverse experiences help them be more creative. Dr. Angela Cotellessa […]
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 […]