You might remember the old adage, “the cobblers children have no shoes”. I have always been fascinated by this. Why do we ignore applying what we do so well to ourselves? Somehow, we build an expertise and then forget we have it when we need it most. That...
Innovation is change by its very nature and so it brings out energy, both positive and negative. The positive energy is from all the people who get excited about the possibilities. But, there may be as many people who harbor negative energy…your detractors....
Everyone wants a silver bullet. An easy way to find the answer, to win, to outmaneuver the competition. I have to admit, a silver bullet would make life easier in business, but a lot less interesting. I find I am more interested in well worn and outfitted tool belts,...
As I sit watching Princeton’s Elite Basketball Camp and my son play, I am reminded of Duke’s Coach K saying that “most people fail because they fail to prepare.” Preparation is a simple concept but so difficult for athletes and business people,...
Have you heard of Jobs Theory? It is a growing approach to innovation that is capturing business people’s imagination. At the heart of a product or service is the progress desired by the person, the job. Jobs differ by circumstance and can be driven by...
Its a brand new year and with that comes a fresh start, a new chance, a new mountain to climb. I always look forward to January as a time to reflect on the prior year and imagine the future year I want to craft. In my reflections on the past year, I reviewed my blog...
